2011 PGA Tour Hodgepodge: KJ Choi, the War on Slowplay, Battle for No. 1 & More!

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Published: May 19, 2011

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First, congratulations to K.J. Choi, winner of the 2011 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.

I have always been a fan of his, but there's something eerie about spelling "boys" with an "i." I took my son to see a practice round at Sawgrass and bumped into K.J. Choi as he walked to the ninth tee box. He was the very first golfer I spotted. The moment inspired me to post a tweet: "I'm not the type to get star struck, but I was four feet from K.J. Choi hitting driver on No. 9 @  2011 PLAYERS and it was freakin' awesome!!!"

With that said, I wonder if you are ready for the war in golf brewing on the horizon? It seems the golf world can't argue enough about slow play. There are people that believe high handicappers should be restricted to the driving range. Others feel that players should take proficiency tests before being allowed on the course. Great! Reports show that both the number of people learning to play golf and the number of rounds played yearly is decreasing. In fact, golf courses are closing in this economy at a record pace and a great tournament like the Heritage in South Carolina is having problems finding a title sponsor. Instead of tailgating new players, teach them the etiquette of moving over so faster players can pass.

I would suggest that the golf world forget about battling slow play and new golfers except on tour. I would love to see a "ready golf" tournament. Golfers must remember that new players stimulate the golf economy by purchasing every new training aid that hits the market. New players buy golf books, magazines, videos, clubs, golf balls and lessons from PGA professionals during their mission to improve. New players are the people at the gym from January to March that chat on their cell phone while sitting on equipment. They may be a pain, but their money keeps the gym open.

I remember my first time on a course I shot 75. Unfortunately, the course had nine holes with a par of 36...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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