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Can anyone give me some details about the life and career of golfing great Bobby Jones?

29th June 2009

Can anyone give me some details about the life and career of golfing great Bobby Jones?

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I know he was a Georgian and won the Grand Slam.

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28th June 2009

How come some people drive regular VW Golf where they could purchase VW Golf TDI instead and save tons on gas?

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TDI is diesel engine that is much much more fuel efficient. THANKS.

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26th June 2009

Rejuvenate Your Soul With Bahamas Golf Vacation

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In today’s fast changing world and extremely busy schedule of an individual’s life, the joy of living seems to have taken a back seat. We have such a tiring routine, that sometimes the only escape one can think of is shunning everything and dodging the usual course of things. One feels like going at some peaceful place, where isolation can bring about some natural healing to the troubled and exhausted mind. But we know very well that this kind of an attitude is not at all a positive one. Escaping or shirking responsibilities is no solution to this problem. The good alternative here is to indulge in doing what we have a passion for. People across the world are different in their culture, lifestyles, likes, dislikes and hobbies. Dancing, playing, exercising, swimming etc are fantastic stress busters. And going on a vacation is a fantastic break from a monotonous routine. So, going on the Bahamas golf vacation is a good idea.

Bahamas is a pleasurable land for those people who take pleasure in sports activities. The city holds several beautiful and challenging golf courses to entice the golf freaks. The existence of both nine holes and eighteen holes golf courses offer a variety of choices. In fact, if you are among the avid golf enthusiasts, you can also inquire about the numerous offers and plans presented by your travel agents for an unforgettable experience of Bahamas golf vacation. These packages are conveniently planned to offer an amazing deal of comfort and luxury throughout your trip to Bahamas. Indeed, all the Bahamas golf vacation packages offer the amazing opportunity of three nights stay in a lavish hotels and resorts with complementary drinks and food at times. It also has the provision for round trips, so that you can have look on the entire city in systematic manner. However, this feature is optional for the tourists as many would want to explore the city according to their timings and preferences. Bahamas is a popular tourist location among every age group.

bahamas golf vacation is probably the best tourist destination for people, where they can spend some quality time with their family and loved ones. Moreover, the amazing facilities of intriguing water sports and golf games make the place more desirable. It is quite a possibility with Bahamas that you may want to visit the place again and again, as it is an ecstatic blend of nature beauties and avid sports options.

The very idea of going out on vacation is very thrilling and interesting. However, selecting your location could be a little confusing, but if you have an option of Bahamas then nothing can compete with this ultimate destination of pleasure. The land has great number of mesmerizing locations as it made up of 700 exotic small and big islands. One can witness the fascinating creativity of nature in this land, which they can never have in the boisterous environment of city. In fact, this is one place on earth that is synonymous to relaxation and rejuvenation in all senses. So, do not wait more and plan your Bahamas golf vacation now.

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26th June 2009

How does golf course managers make the grass so green?

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What kind of seeds do they use? How do they make the designs on the green? Can I do this at home?

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25th June 2009

Your Perfect Golf Vacation - Step 3, the Conclusion

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Your perfect golf vacation with your friends starts and stops with you. Toss the vacation package brochures in a heap and design your own ideal golf getaway. This is the final of four articles to assist you in providing an outing for yourself and your friends that will make you want to do it every year (as we have for 19 years running).
From the last article, you are now at the minus one month point. So far you have rallied the troops, picked the dates, selected the lodging and golf courses and are in the final preparation stage. You will soon see your friends smiling faces at the airport baggage claim. The final preps and smoothly running the whole show are child’s play. The tough part was getting your bunch of friends to buy the tickets to enjoy the event. Here are a few things you will want to do before the scream of the aircraft’s tires on the tarmac.
Transportation. The limiting factor is arrival and departure from the airport due to clubs AND suitcases. If you can just barely stuff everyone in the vehicles at this point, the rest of the week is gravy. From your experience, you know that when you pack up four guys to go golfing locally, you will entirely fill the trunk of a full sized car. With that in mind, you should plan on a full sized car for every three people. We use one minivan/SUV augmented with cars for our adventures. Just make sure you allow for the limiting case. You need to arrange these rental vehicles ahead of time, but you can only drive one yourself. Here is the minus one-month mandatory. When you figure out your vehicle requirements, contact the group to arrange among them and you who will contact and rent the remaining vehicles. There will probably be some in your group that have existing discounts and can score a great rate. Hash this one out via email.
Entertainment. Unless you are going to the deserts in Arizona or get exceedingly lucky, you will have a rain day or two. You will also have a bunch of time at night after golf (after you have all told your lies). We suck that time up pretty effectively watching the golf channel, ESPN, playing cards, or watching videos. The latter is what you can address ahead of time. We have a guy that is pretty good at selecting movies to watch and we task him to bring them with him. Movies like “Gladiator”, “Miracle”, etc. are big. More risque’ titles are optional. On severe rain days, we also have gone bowling (a real hoot), done the local movie theater, and toured the area.
Checklists. After about ten years of being asked twenty times per day where we were playing the next day, or when we had to leave, or what was for supper, or who stole my teddy bear, I finally started typing out these things. I make a copy of each and post sporadically throughout the house. I make individual laminated cards and hand to each golfer. Know what? It reduced the questions to half and now when asked, I say that I can’t remember, let me walk over to the frig and read it for you. Here are the things I prepare ahead of time:
Listing of course, tee times, course contact number, and departure time. I base departure time on MapBlast directions and factor in a stop for ice for the coolers and if we will need to hit range balls.
Listing of the menu for the evening meals. If this is your first time, keep the menu simple and make sure you have the recipes in hand. With any size group, you are going to have a chef or two and this won’t be a big deal.
Multiple copies of the “order sheet” for sandwiches. For most of our noon meals between rounds, we dine on our self-prepared, gourmet sandwiches prepared the night before. As you saw from the previous articles, I solicit what the group wants and have that on the shopping list. What winds up being the least confusing way is to have some sheet for people to circle or fill in to specify what sandwiches they want for the next day. You rotate the preparers (two is best) every night and with that sheet, they manufacture the gourmet feast. (Don’t discount this! The sandwiches you make will be superior to anything short of the full meal at the course AND you will not have to wait on it if you are pressed for time between your rounds.)
Biggy! We did not keep a record of our scores for our first few years. Big mistake. What great history we tossed out. Keep a record! I prepare a hard copy sheet to fill in as we go. It allows us to follow who is the overall stroke leader and gives us all ammo to use in negotiating the next day’s bets. I take this home and plant it permanently on our golf website.
Expenses. I pay for everything with minor exceptions and collect everyone’s share the final evening. That keeps it simple. I currently use a spreadsheet to administer this. It works great. I would provide this for you, but this article format doesn’t allow. Before that, I simply used pen and paper and got it to within a penny. My point is that from the minute you start your adventure, keep a tally of what you have spent! Streamline course check in by paying for everyone, buy all the food and drink, buy all the gas, etc. If someone pays for anything, log it in immediately. If you are religious in this, you will have no complaints, only praise.
Things nobody else will bring but you:
Several decks of cards, poker chips
Cribbage boards
Screw driver and pliers (you never know)
Pens, pencils and permanent markers (you will need all)
Over the counter pain killers
Band-Aids
Game
Arrival. So here you have a rambunctious group of friends descending on the Mecca of golf. You have motored to the house your staying in and it is the mad dash to the best room to be found. NOT. To avoid any hard feelings between the lodger that got the queen bed and the lodger that got the twin bed, simply set up a quick draw out of the hat. For subsequent years, do the same, but use the seniority system. Once a person misses, he goes to the end of the list.
Once you have dumped your bags in the drawn rooms, it is time to go shopping. With the template I gave you in the last article, and with your modifications based on menu and orders, grab one or two volunteers and get what you need.
This is the conclusion of my recommendations on how you can have the best golf outing or outings you have ever had. Since I have folks coming to enjoy my preparations for 19 years should be testimony to you. At least give it a shot once. It won’t be perfect, but my guess is that it will be superior and more remembered than anything you can buy as a package. Go for it!

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25th June 2009

What does a sideways coil warning light mean on a mk4 golf?

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I have a GT TDi mk4 golf. Was driving it this morning and a sideways coil light started flashing at me. Can someone please tell me what this warning is and the problem and if its expensive to fix?

Thanks in advance

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24th June 2009

Is gulfport, ms ready for golfing trips?

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I am planning a winter golfing trip and was wondering if Gulfport/Buloxi is ready for visitors? What percentage of courses are open?

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23rd June 2009

Spa Resorts In St. Thomas - You Do Have Options

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Have you ever wondered what exactly is up with Spa Resorts in St. Thomas? This informative report can give you an insight into everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Spa Resorts in St. Thomas.

Those of you not familiar with the latest on Spa Resorts in St. Thomas now have at least a basic understanding. But there’s more to come.

Each year, millions of individuals, couples, and families make the decision to vacation in St. Thomas. If you are thinking about scheduling your next vacation in St. Thomas, you have an unlimited number of hotels, resorts, and other accommodations to choose from.

With a wide variety of choices, many individuals have a difficult time narrowing down their resort choices to just one. When selecting a St. Thomas resort to vacation at, there is one important factor that you should consider. That factor is what you want to do while vacationing in St. Thomas.

While in St. Thomas, you may enjoy relaxing by the beach, participating in underwater activities, golfing, or spending the day at the spa. By considering what you need and want to do while on vacation, you should be able to select the perfect resort. If you are interested in spending the day at a spa, you may want to consider vacationing at a spa resort. Below is a summary of three top rated spa resorts in St. Thomas.

(1) The Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort and Spa is one of St. Thomas’s most well-known resorts. In addition to being classified as a spa resort, the Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort and Spa is also an all-inclusive resort.

Whether you are interested in enjoying a romantic getaway with your spouse or a vacation with the kids, you are sure to enjoy your stay that the Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort and Spa. Adults will enjoy the numerous onsite restaurants, bars, and the gaming room. Children, of all ages, are sure to enjoy the many onsite activities. The Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort and Spa is known for its kid’s club. This club will offer fun and exciting activities for children of all ages.

In addition to the above mentioned activities, the Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort and Spa is located right along the coast. The resorts location makes it ideal for a number of popular beach activities. These beach activities may include, but should not be limited to, swimming, boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, and sunbathing.

(2) The Frenchman’s Ref and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort can be found along the shores of St. Thomas. No matter where you reside, you have likely heard of Marriott before. Marriott is an international hotel chain that aims to please individuals and families of all ages.

Perhaps, the Frenchman’s Ref and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort is most known for its onsite spa, the Reef Health Club. Aside from the spa, adults will enjoy playing golf, tennis, and volleyball. Rooms at the Frenchman’s Ref and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort are absolutely beautiful. In addition to the rooms, fine dining restaurants and trendy bars can be found at the resort.

As the Frenchman’s Ref and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort is located on the beach, they offer a number of beach related activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, sunbathing, swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, and sailing.

(3) The Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas is located on the eastern side of the island. It is considered one of St. Thomas’s most beautiful resorts. The Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas caters to individuals of all ages, including children.

The Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas is home to the Boutique Spa. The Boutique Spas is where visitors will receive first class treatment. In addition to the spa, most adults will make use of the fitness center, salon, and onsite golf course. The Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas also offers fun and exciting activities for children. The Ritz-Carlton Kids Club is a favorite among children and parents will love onsite childcare.

As with most spa resorts in St. Thomas, the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas is also considered a beach resort. Located on the beach, the Ritz-Carlton is home to a large number of fun and exciting beach adventures. These adventures may include, but are not limited to, swimming, boating, scuba diving, snorkeling, sunbathing, beach sports, and sailing.

The above mentioned spa resorts are just a few of the many you can find in St. Thomas. If you are looking for additional resorts, you can easily find them online or with the assistance of a travel agent. Whichever St. Thomas spa resort you decide to stay at, you will be spending your vacation in luxury.

I hope that reading the above information was both enjoyable and educational for you. Your learning process should be ongoing–the more you understand about any subject, the more you will be able to share with others.

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22nd June 2009

How do I go about changing the computer chip in my 1999 VW Golf?

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Im looking into changinbg the computer in my car so it can look bone stock and be able to have better rev per min and be able to give it more horsepower.

Has anyone ever changed the computer and how do i change mine?

About how long does it take?

I already know where to purchase the new chip, I just need to know what are the procedures.

Ten points to first response with all the answers.

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21st June 2009

I’m a female that just started golfing. I am looking to find a set of clubs and need some help?

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I finally gave in and decided to learn how to golf(just today). I want to get my own set of cheaper clubs instead of renting the gross clubs from the course. I have searched all kinds of websites and went to a few golf store and all I find is PINK, BLUE, OR PURPLE clubs! I am looking for a cheap set (under $250) that is black or red. Any ideas? What is the big difference between mens and womens clubs?? Could I get by using mens clubs? Some are even cheaper too! PLEASE Help!!!

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