Rick talks about golf simulators for the home, one is affordable and one is at a higher price point. Rick also introduces a new training aid call Rope It that is a real golf ball on a bungee cord. Tie it to a weight and hit the ball in your backyard.

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- Rick Limpert, PGA Tour Radio

Stenson Leading PGA Tour Championship After First Round

This weekend, the PGA holds its Tour Championship at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. GA. This season's final tournament features thirty professional golfers playing for the 2013 Championship and a $10 million bonus. Among these golfers are familiar names like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Sergio Garcia, and fierce competitors like Henrik Stenson, Adam Scott, and Zach Johnson, as well as the return of last year's champion, Webb Simpson. The first round of this tournament teed off on Thursday morning, and the day ended with Stenson grabbing an early lead with a par of -6, and Scott in second place at -5. Woods, playing for his third career playoff win, finds himself in 29th place with a par of +3.

It is no surprise that Stenson commanded this early lead after he tore up the PGA this past summer, and replaced Woods as the top ranked golfer. Stenson, playing with tendinitis in his left wrist, scored a remarkable five birdies in six holes for the highlight of the day. The Swedish golfer displayed dominance over the other golfers in the first of round play, and appears to be set in winning the tournament on Sunday.

Other highlights included Dustin Johnson and his six birdies, combined with four bogeys, for a par of -2. Johnson believes he can take the tournament if he continues to play the way he did in the first round. Billy Horschel, playing for the first time at the East Lake Golf Club, finds himself tied for third place and admits it will take a lot to beat out Stenson, Scott or Woods, but he is prepared for this uphill battle. Veteran Sergio Garcia hit four birdies and two bogeys and confessed there is still room for him to improve his game at this tournament. Garcia, who finished this tournament in second place in 2008, still finds himself in the tournament chase in an eight way tie for sixth place at a par of -2.

After only one round of play, it is still uncertain which golfer will run away with the tournament, $10 million, and this season's championship, although Stenson's outstanding play is making a strong argument for himself. However, there is that chance that Scott, Woods, Horschel, or anyone else can turn up the heat over the next three rounds to challenge Stenson. Especially if Stenson's tendinitis begins to act up. Tee off time for the second round is Friday morning at 11:40 AM.

2013 PGA Tour FEDEX Cup Championship Begins

As the race for the FedEx Cup comes to a close with the Tour Championship, there are a few key players making great strides to ensure their spots at the top of the bracket. Many golf greats are taking the course with shear determination to be the one that takes home the coveted $10 million prize. As the FedEx Cup finishes out it's last leg, golf fans are sure to see some amazing golf.

Contenders

All eyes are on Tiger Woods as top contenders vying for the FedEx Cup prize this season try to steal his cup. The field in contention include Henrik Stenson, Adam Scott, Zach Johnson, and Matt Kuchar. There was no doubt to who would be sitting at the top during this final stretch, but there are sure to be some interesting battles. Leading by 123 points, Tiger is no stranger to the top seat at this event. He has previously won the FedEx Cup twice and is in good standing to do it again. There is no doubt that the golf pro is looking to close this weekend, and relying on his previous experience here, he is definitely capable. 1,022 point behind Tiger, all eyes are on Matt Kuchar to make a dashing move to the top. Kuchar is one contender that could definitely overthrow Tiger in this event. Playing the best season of his career, Kuchar is a huge threat in this competition, having won multiple PGA events this year. He has played with tremendous determination, and everyone will be watching to see if it is enough to catch Tiger. But before Kuchar can move closer to the top, he has to pass Adam Scott and Zach Johnson, who are 230 and 509 points respectively behind Tiger. 

Pivotal Points and Incredible Shots

Birdies have been the talk of the season as player after player has racked them up. These incredible shots have transitioned players back and forth, but the most shocking news was how bad veteran Rory McIlroy played this year. golf fans were shocked to see him, usually in the top contenders, slip way below his normal standard.

The back and forth race between Henrik and Tiger is making major buzz, and Matt Kuchar is anxiously waiting for something to open up for him. As this tournament continues, there is sure to be a lot more controversy, great shots, and all around amazing golf. For golf fans, this is definitely one that they will want to stick out watching until the very end. 

Even Your Grandma Can Learn Golf With Rope It!

Have you ever dreamed of hitting a perfect shot down the fairway, impressing your co-workers, loved ones or even some new friends you made at the course? Well, as many seasoned golfers would tell you these shots come from hours of practice and dedication.

Many new golfers avoid practicing enough due to expensive country club or driving range fees costing thousands of dollars per year. However, the Rope It has a solution for you! We diminish these costly fees, while adding convenience to your practice schedule and minimizing the embarrassment of hitting unruly shots at the range in front of others.

All we need from you is a one-time, affordable payment of $19.95 and 20 yards of space and we guarantee that you will shoot with confidence your next round. The Rope It allows you to practice with a real golf ball, attached to a 20ft bungee and nylon cord, in the convenience of your own home as a warm-up or in between lessons. With a quick set up and measurable results, the Rope It is ideal for beginners testing out new clubs or perfecting those tricky iron shots. Whatever your reason, the Rope It is here to help pave the way to an improved golf swing and a sharper game this season!

And if you thought this technology only applied to people in a certain age group, think again! This tool was designed to improve the swing of people of all ages and skill levels. Watch this video proving that even the elderly can benefit from this product! 

If this has not convinced you enough about the advantages of the Rope It, visit our website to read testimonials from current users at TheRopeIt.com. And remember, "Don't embarrass yourself at the driving range" instead try Rope it this season.

The 2012 Players Championship

Here we are about a week away from The Players Championship and the competition is already starting to heat up. In a surprising turn, Masters winner, Bubba Watson announced that he’s going to take some more time off to spend with his family.

Bubba’s right though, The Players is still going to have a great field without him. Here are some of the major “players” (... get it?) expected to compete in this year’s tournament:

-       Tiger Woods will be there, looking to bounce back after a

disappointing Masters

-       Masters runner-up Charl Schwartzel

-       Lefty, Phil Mickelson

-       Rory McIlroy

-       World #1 Luke Donald

            For a full list check out the PGA tour website

K.J. Choi will be there looking to repeat as Players Champion. If you remember last year, he won after beating David Toms in a playoff late on Sunday. We should be in for an exciting 4 days of golf this weekend at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Stay tuned…

Golf Practice - There’s An App for That

The Rope It – the ultimate backyard golf practice tool just got a little bit better. There is now a Rope It Golf app available for your Apple iPhone. Get it for FREE here.

The brand new Shot Counter Backyard Golf Practice Range app helps track the golf shots you take during practice. Using a simple 1-5 scale you can keep track of your shots and see your results. Simply take a shot then rate that shot using the app. After you’re done practice for the day, you can graph your results and e-mail them to whomever you wish - You can even share them on Facebook so your friends can see your progress!

*For you Android users out there, the Android version is still in the works, but you can expect it VERY soon

 There are lots of golf apps out there, but this one is at the top of the leader board. It’s very simple to use and lets you easily see your results and progress. It’s also a great addition to the Rope It Backyard Practice Range, if that is your training aid of choice. There’s no reason not to go download this app and get to practicing!

The Masters Is Over… Now What?

Golf’s greatest tournament, The Masters, is over and there are still over 5 months of pro-golf left this year, so we were wondering what there is to look forward to in the coming weeks/months. Here’s a quick breakdown of some of the highlights:

Check out the ESPN golf schedule for the full list of this year’s golf tournaments.

As you can see, there is still a lot of golf to be played. In May we have The Players, the U.S. Open and Tiger’s Tournament (AT&T National) will follow in June. In July, The Open Championship will be played in England. The season will come to and end in August and September with the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup, respectively, with other tournaments scattered in between and after.

Will Bubba pick up his second major win? Will Tiger get back on track and play like the Tiger of old? How will Lefty and Rory finish up their seasons? Will we see any newcomers join the list of elite in today’s game? Only time will tell…