Lorena Ochoa born on 15th of November 1981 in Jalisco, Mexico is the best women golfer of the year 2007. She is also the second Mexican golfer to become the leading member of the women’s golf tour. And she is even the first Mexican women golfer to be ranked as the number one women golfer in the world. Lorena Ochoa was a golfing genius since her childhood in her native place Mexico. She turned out to be the greatest collegiate golfer ever and this led her way to become a professional women golfer. She started playing golf at the age of five and at the age of six she had won her first state championship. She even won the national championship at the age of seven.

Her professional golfing career began in the year 2002. On her debut year Ochoa won three of the ten events she played. Next year she was awarded with the Rookie of the year honor. In the year 204 she won her first LPGA title at the Franklin American Heritage. In the same year she was ranked third on the money list and stood fourth the concluding year. Year 2006 changed her professional career as she won several major championships. She gained the top spot for the first time after wining six tournaments during that year. On 14th October 2007 Lorena won the Samsung World Championship title and clinched her eight title of the year. By doing so she earned 1,50,000 dollars by wining the championship. Now she leads as the top women earner of the year as well as the number one women golfer of the year.

The 18-hole golf course at the Sherwood Country Club is said to be one of the most exquisite golf course in South California. This golf course is spread on 7,025 yards of land from the longest tee and comprise of around 600 year old oak trees on the course. One of the most favorite holes on the course is the 13th hole where there are a series of waterfalls. Even the 15th hole requires a tee shot in order to make the ball pass through the waterfall to the greens. Designed by Jack Nicklaus this course is an exclusive and private club in south California. This golf course was initially opened in the year 2006 and The General Manager Alexandria Cuilty manages this entire club.

Sherwood Country golf course offers an exceptional playing experience for all level of golfers. Its imaginative use of valleys, running streams, waterfalls, unique rock formations and land elevations echo the aesthetically rich natural environment of the Sherwood valley. The Target World Challenge, an off-season golf tournament is being held at this golf course every year in December. Hosted by Tiger Woods this Tournament comprises of sixteen top players in which it includes top eleven players from the World Golf rankings and four invitees chosen by Woods. In the 2007 edition of Target World Challenge which started on 12th of December this year was the ninth year of this tournament. Tiger Woods the defending champion is leading with three championship titles while Luke Donald and Padraig Harrington settle with one title each.

The Southern Hills Country Club is one of the most impressive private golf courses in the US state of Oklahoma. This golf club was initially established in the year 1936 and was donated by Waite Phillips - a well known multi-millionaire. Designed by Perry Maxwell this 18-hole golf club offers one of the best golfing experiences in the world. This golf club hosts several golf tournaments and among them includes the PGA Championship, US Open and four other major championships. Recently on August 2007, Southern Hills Country Club became the first golf club to host four PGA Championships that were conducted in 1970, 1982, 1994 and 2007.

This country club has also hosted three US Open Championships in the year 1958, 1977 and 2001. It has also hosted five major championships which include the 1946 & 1987 US Women’s Mid Amateur, 1965 US Amateur Championship, 1961 USGA senior Amateur Championship and 1953 US Junior Amateur. This golf club is recognized as the nation’s one of the most respected locations for major golf championships. Its previous three PGA Championships did generate few of the most remarkable moments in the golf history.

At the 2007 PGA Championships held at the Southern Hills Country Club Tiger Woods emerged as the title winner. It was Woods first victory on that course where he defeated Woody Austin by a three shot lead. With that victory Woods registered his 59 PGA Tour victories. It was also his fourth PGA Championship title, winning it in 1999, 2000, 2006 and 2007. Southern Hills Country Club has often continued with its great long tradition of showcasing several major golf championships. Indeed, this is one of the best golf courses in US that offer great facilities and even the best experience for all the golfers.

  Mike Richard Weir, a Canadian golfer was born on 12^th of May 1970 in Sarnia, Ontario. He is one of the best left handed golfers in comparison with Phil Mickelson and Bob Charles. So far he has won eight PGA Tour titles which include the recent Fry’s Electronic Open held at Grayhawk Golf Club in Arizona. It was the inaugural event of the Fry’s Electronic Open which was won by Mike Weir. Mike Weir defeated Australian Mark Hensby by one stroke victory to secure the top spot.  This was Mike Weir’s first victory ever since the 2004 Nissan Open victory over Japans Shigeki Maruyama. On Sunday, Weir fired a 2 under par 68 in order to register a splendid victory over Hensby. It was not easy for him on the course as he had a tough clash on the final two holes. In the end he finished at 14 under 266, one stroke ahead of Hensby. On the 15^th hole Weir had opened with one shot lead with a birdie as he reached par 4. Billy Mayfair was third while Sean O’Hair and Carl Peterrson stood fourth jointly at this championship.   Mike Weir learned to play golf at a very young age at the Huron Oaks Golf Course. His first major victory came in at the age of 29 when he won the Air Canada Championships in Surrey. This victory led him to become the first Canadian to win the PGA even in Canada. Mike Weir a right hander but plays golf left handed and his peculiarity matches with his fellow PGA professional Phil Mickelson.    

Tiburon golf course is situated between Ft Myers and Naples in the Southwest countryside of Florida. This 18-hole golf course is designed by a well renowned designer Greg Norman. Distinct by the use of coquina sand, stacked sod wall bunkers and without roughs, this golf course provides golfers with all talents, a peaceful setting and a memorable experience. This golf course is scattered over 800 acres of land and is one of the favorite golf courses both for professional and amateur golfers.

The designer Norman mended an extra-ordinary blend of modern and traditional elements at the Tiburon Golf Course in order to create a course of beauty and elegance. The meticulously maintained turf and the absence of rough right through the course presents the golfer’s with a wide variety of challenging shots. Tiburon, licensed as the Audubon Co-operative Sanctuary reveals a strong dedication to protect and enhance the natural resources of the wildlife areas through research, stewardships and education.

Merrill Lynch Shootout is an annual golf tour hosted by Greg Norman and played at the Tiburon Golf Course. On its 19th anniversary this championship was held from the 5th to 9th of December 2007. Jerry Kelly and Rod Pampling defeated Scott Verplank and Justin Leonard on sudden death play-off hole to win the title in 2006. For the 2007 championship there are12 teams that consist of PGA players selected on few aspects like ten players from the career money list, three players from the current money list, nine players as special exceptions and the defending champions.

When a beginner wants to select golf driver’s there are certain aspects which he has to consider, such as the new club head design – moveable weights and multi-material heads. Less alluring aspects like the shaft flex, right loft and the grip are even more important in matching the driver to the standard of the game, making it possible to achieve extra yard off the tee. One of the best recommendations when selecting a perfect golf driver would be to try a variety of styles and see whether that works well in accordance with your preference. The significance of the shaft on the golf driver is often under-estimated; however it can have a huge effect on the game. The basic selection is between the graphite shaft and the steel shaft. However, titanium shafts are also available although they are not as popular as steel and graphite shafts.  Graphite and steel shafts have specific advantages and characteristics. Steel’s molecular structure is uniform all through the shaft and they are relatively heavier and cheaper as compared to the graphite shafts. Graphite shafts are less reliable than the steel shafts due to its difficult manufacturing method. Graphite shafts are significantly lighter than the steel shafts as they weigh about 55 to 60 grams while the steel shafts weigh around 125 to 128 grams. Graphite is well-liked for its vibration dampening. Although a few recent developments in steel shafts like the true temper’s sensicore, ping’s cushion and sim’s shock relief have reduced the gap between graphite and steel. However, the lighter weight of the graphite shafts provides swing speed which is meant to be for more power. Most of the professional golfers still prefer steel shafts while graphite shafts are generally popular among the women, senior players and the beginners. Graphite shafts are gaining more popularity at present because of its light weight and it can also be used for long distance shots. It is even more flexible and can be very easy for the golfer to control his shot.

Phil Mickelson, a well known professional golfer is a person who is a favorite of several golf enthusiasts. In several years of his golf career, Phil Mickelson has accomplished 31 PGA tour victories and has reached a career high of 2nd place in the world of golf rankings. Phil was born on 16th of June 1970 in San Diego, California. From the younger age itself he was very devoted towards the game of golf. Once he had tried to run away from his house because his parents did not allow him to join his father on the course of the golf game. At the age of four Phil played his first round of golf and as he approached the 18th hole he began to cry knowing the game would soon be over.

Phil Mickelson graduated from the University of San Diego School; with the scholarship of golf Michelson went to attend the Arizona State. Playing at Arizona State, Mickelson became a familiar amateur golfer by wining three NCAA championships and even the US Amateur title. He was the first left hand golfer to achieve this feat. He also went on to win the first PGA tournament in the year 1991 when he was still an amateur. In the year 2004, Mickelson finally won his first major championships at the Masters. Mickelson again won the Masters cup for the second time in the year 2006. All through his memorable career of victories, Mickelson did his best to uphold the rich customs of the game of golf.

Mark Calcavecchia and Woody Austin successfully beat out tournament host Greg Norman and teammate Bubba Watson by one stroke in the Merrill Lynch Shootout today to win the $3.2 million dollar prize. Calcavecchia and Austin had shot a stunning 12 under par 60 on Saturday leaving them with a two stroke lead over Norman and Watson.

The tournament, which took place at the Tiburon Golf Course designed by Norman, was played as a modified alternate shot format for the first round, a better ball format for the second round, and a scramble format in the final round, Calcavecchia and Austin shot a 9 under par 63 to give them a total 29 under par at 187 for the tournament. They have each won once on the U.S. tour during 2007.

Five teams shared in a third place victory including defending Australian champions Jerry Kelly and Rod Pampling. This is Mark Calcavecchia’s second win at the Merrill Lynch Shootout, his first being with Steve Elkington in 1995. Norman has played in the tournament every year since it began as the Shark Shootout in 1989, but has only won it once in 1998.

Last month TaylorMade released its new r7 CGB Max driver and is available through TaylorMade’s SelectFit custom fitting system of interchangeable heads and shafts allowing for numerous combinations. It features the Movable Weight Technology (MWT) that promotes changes in trajectory of up to 35 yards. The r7 CGB comes with three weight ports whereas previous models offered two to four ports. The club is 460cc and has a high moment of inertia with Inverted Cone Technology, which means more forgiveness on those off center shots. The r7 CGB Max driver combines the best of TaylorMade’s metalwood technology to offer ease, adjustability, and maximum distance. Left handed men’s available in 9.5 and 10.5 degree lofts only.

The TaylorMade r7 CGB Max driver is available in men’s and women’s with an MSRP of $499.99

Club: The r7 CGB Max is available in 9.5, 10.5, and 12 degree lofts. The triangular shape of the club head shifts the club’s center of gravity further back which results in better stability.

Shaft: The r7 CGB Max comes standard with a 45 inch, 45 gram Mitsubishi Reax graphite shaft.

Weights: The r7 CGB Max comes with one 16 gram and two one gram weights. Placing the 16 gram weight in the center produces a mild draw while placing it in the toe produces a slight fade and in the heel producing an extreme draw.

Born on the 22nd of February 1963 in Lautoka, Fiji, Vijay Singh is a legendary golfer who has won 3 major championships and several honors and awards as a golfer. Born and brought up in Fiji, Vijay Singh was inspired by his father who was an airplane technician. Having keen interest in the game of golf Vijay started taking lessons from a golf teacher. In the year 1982 he turned to become a professional golfer and two years later won his first title at the Malaysian Open in the year 1984. Next year he was alleged to have cheated during the Asian tour and immediately was suspended from the tour. In the year 1988, Vijay joined the European PGA Tour and kept on playing for over five years. In the year 1993 after joining the US PGA tour he was honored with the Rookie of the Year award.

Seven years later, in 2000 Vijay added another title to his name by winning the Masters title. Since 2003, Vijay’s career taking off and continued till the entire season of 2004. In the year 2004, Vijay was among the Top 12 in the world for the 10th time in a row. Until then he had won 9 PGA titles which made him the only player to do so. He eventually became the first golfer to have earned $10 million in only a single season. In the same year 2004, Vijay was ranked as the worlds No-1 golfer. Ultimately, he lost the position the next year however he still continued his run. In 2006 he once again won the 1st position and in the year 2007, he started with a victory at the Mercedes Benz Championship.