Radio Recap

As always, Jasen and I didn't get to all of our subjects during our weekly talk on WAKR 1590 (normally on at 1:30 PM).  So for all of my big fans (mom, dad, and the other 3 of you) I'll start posting the "off-air" items we didn't get to.

1. Tiger Woods is no longer Tiger Woods and we all need to be ok with that.  He opened with a 77 and will more then likely bounce back tonight (I'm guessing a 71), but he is just a normal golfer now.  Heck, his world ranking is...get ready for this...666th.  I mean, there are worse numb....no there isn't.  I don't expect him to dominate (or even make every cut) ever again.  But he will have a good week or two for a the next 10 years and tack a couple more "W's".

2. We didn't get to the golf tip of the week....but it was a short and sweet one.  Coming out of the winter I urge everyone to cut 20-30% off the FEEL of your size of swing.  Trust me.  You can send me Starbucks gift cards as a thank you for the added distance and accuracy.  John Rahm hit a drive 350 yards today in Phoenix and he didn't take the club anywhere near parallel. I know he is younger then you, stronger then you, but he is proof positive that you don't need a long swing to hit the ball long.  

3. PGA Show Hot List.  I talked to several of my fellow PGA Professionals who attended the annual merchandise show in Orlando and they had talked about these products.

• Power Tee - Automatically tees up your ball for you at the range.  Pro: might allow someone with a bad back to practice a bit more.  Con: goodbye to your wedge game.
• Cobra F7 Single-Length Irons - Irons that are all one length like Bryson DeChambeau plays. I like the concept and look forward to trying them, but I think closing the gap in iron length (maybe 1/4 inch instead of 1/2 inch) would have more traction.
• Birdie Ball Putting Greens- nothing new here, but they are gaining some traction in the market place.  We've all had the inexpensive putting green in our basement....it's time to spoil yourself with a Birdie Ball Putting Green.

4. Akron area Tour Star Ryan Armour finished T-39 at the Farmers Insurance Open.  Tiger, DJ, J-Day, and Jimmy Walker missed the cut....so that is pretty cool

JL