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Robinson Owiti – Reveal

February 10th, 2012 at 02:02 am
In the mid 1990’s Robinson Owiti was an influential member of the Eldoret KCC team, which was one of the dreaded teams in the Kenyan team, but two decades forward, the once...

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EA’s Newest Golf Game Features a Two-Year-Old Tiger Woods

February 10th, 2012 at 01:02 am
A Quick one , if a golf genie gave you the chance to channel a pro for day, would you choose… The Luke Donald of 2011? Or Tiger Woods circa 1997? EA Sports is betting that...

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Kill your slice

January 13th, 2012 at 03:01 am
SOLID STANCE Many amateurs unwittingly prepare themselves to hit a slice. If your stance is narrow and unstable the chances are you will sway during your backswing and fail...
  • SMOOTHING THE FULL SWING YIPS
    The full swing yips are a relatively rare form of this performance affliction. They take on some very specific...
    by on October 24th, 2011 at 07:10 am
  • chipping lesson
    A chip shot can be defined as a shot around the green that requires the ball to fly about 1/3 in the air and 2/3...
    by on October 24th, 2011 at 07:10 am
  • 5 strategies for lower scores
    Tucked pins are bogey magnets. Smart golf mandates only going for the pin when the short, your ability and your...
    by on September 21st, 2011 at 05:09 am

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Karen Golf & Country Club

January 13th, 2012 at 02:01 am
Karen Golf and country Club is located close to Karen Blixen’s house, which is now a museum dedicated to the late Danish author whose memoir, “Out of Africa” was her...
  • Blue Canyon Country Club-Phuket
    One of the premier courses in the region, Blue Canyon is set in a secluded valley, overlooked by Phuket’s famous...
    by on January 13th, 2012 at 02:01 am
  • Kenya Railways Golf Club
    Virtually situated within the City Centre, the Kenya Railways Golf Club offers golfers in Kenya and visitors as...
    by on September 21st, 2011 at 04:09 am

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Robinson Owiti – Reveal

In the mid 1990’s Robinson Owiti was an influential member of the Eldoret KCC team, which was one of the dreaded teams in the Kenyan team, but two decades forward, the once dependable midfielder has turned into a top amateur golfer and does not regret swapping the disciplines. Owiti played for the now defunct Eldoret [...]

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A Quick one , if a golf genie gave you the chance to channel a pro for day, would you choose… The Luke Donald of 2011? Or Tiger Woods circa 1997? EA Sports is betting that choice is a no-brainer. That’s why the company’s latest version of its PGA Tour 13 video game adds a [...]

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