As Golf Season Winds Down...

Hello fellow golfers and enthusiasts of the game,

It's that time of year again. Time to lock your clubs away somewhere down in your cold, dark basement and not see them again till the snow has melted and the trees begin to grow again. For many, including myself, this can be a depressing time. Winters in Canada can be extremely cold and long, and usually golf is the furthest thing from one's mind. However, my blog will put an end to this injustice! I will regularly post interesting news from the world of golf and I will also post helpful drills and tips to improve your game. Just because you can't play doesn't mean you can't practice.

With the PGA Tour's McGladrey Classic coming to an end to day in Sea Island, Georgia, and Webb Simpson only two shots off the lead, perhaps now is as good a time as any to consider player of the year candidates. Obviously, Simpson has had a coming-out of sorts this year, winning the Wyndham Championship in August and following that up with a win three weeks later at the Deutsche Bank Championship. He also had an incredible run at the FedEx Cup and the $10-million prize. Of course, the eventual winner of the FedEx Cup Bill Haas also had an amazing year.

One should not overlook the play of Luke Donald however, who, coming into this week, was #1 on the money list, has the most top-10s with 13 and has the lowest scoring average of anyone on tour. Just as incredible, he also leads the money list on the European Tour. No player has ever led the money list on both tours at the end of the season. Despite the fact Donald didn't win a major this year, I consider him to be the player of the year.

Tiger Woods had a decent return to competition last week at the Frys.com open, placing 30th and ten shots off the lead. Tiger has a new caddie, Joe LaCava, and has been working hard with his swing coach Sean Foley. Watch Tiger next year. I have a feeling we may see performances reminiscent of the old Tiger.

With the President's Cup just a couple weeks away, there is still some quality golf to be seen this year. Hopefully Tiger can regain some of his old magic and build some confidence going into the short off-season.

I'll be back soon with some helpful tips and drills for players of all levels to try out. Feel free to comment if you agree/disagree with any of what I've said.

Peace and good golfing,
Hendo