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It might be too cold to think about golf. Or is it? I think this is a great time of year to remind yourself that Spring is just around the corner. In only a few more weeks courses will be opening, tees will be able to penetrate the frozen earth, and golf balls will be flying.

And it's certainly also time to think about your Golf clubs. You wouldn't use a flimsy shovel to clear out your driveway, so why would you use an inferior driver to try to hit a fairway? You want the best tires possible to help get your car out of a snow bank, and you want the best golf wedges to help get your ball out of a sand trap. Not using the best available equipment is like handicapping yourself.

Check out Cleveland Golf and their extensive range of golf equipment. The air might be cold and the ground might be white, but it's never too early to think about getting to the green.

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Use the right tool to get the job done right. Golf clubs aren't just equipment, they're tools. And to get the job done right, you have to select the right clubs.

There's an old proverb: "If the axe is not sharp, it doesn't matter how hard the wood is." And in golf, if the club isn't right, it doesn't matter how good the player is, how difficult the course is, how nice the weather is, or anything else. The job won't get done right. With the wrong clubs, even Tiger Woods would have trouble.

Speaking of woods, Cleveland golf offers a wide selection of golf drivers. And once you get to the green, they have a number of golf putters available.

You wouldn't use a screwdriver to drive a nail into a wall. You wouldn't use a wrench to check your tire pressure. So why would you use the wrong tools when you golf?

Beckett Turns Fenway Into a Driving Range

Fenway Park became a driving range last night. The Indians teed off on Beckett. It was really a subpar performance. The next time Beckett's resting some sore muscles, he should go down to Connecticut and play some slots. Because last night he recorded 7 outs, allowed 7 hits, and gave up 7 runs.

He was booed very loudly once Valentine took him out. It was the one part of the game I enjoyed.

I was hoping he'd feel the need to take the mound and shut everyone up. I was hoping he'd be throwing fire. I was extremely disappointed. The golf thing aside, he's been inconsistent this season. As he's been his entire career. This is the second time he's failed to go 5 innings. He's also had 4 Quality Starts, 2 of which were good, 2 were really good. You just don't know which Josh Beckett will show up.

In his postgame press conference, Beckett resembled and sounded like a child. Fervently shaking his head and repeating "no" when asked about the golfing thing and whether it affected him. And even if he's right and the golf incident wasn't a physical problem or wasn't a distraction, just how childish he looks and sounds annoys me. I'd rather see him get pissed and counter-attack.

He's a toddler. A spoiled baby.

One bright spot in all this is that the Sox bullpen hasn't been half bad lately. Maybe it's all the extra practice they've been getting. Then again, Aceves is supposed to be the best healthy reliever on the team, and he allowed another run last night.

Beckett's golfing buddy Buchholz takes the mound tonight. He faces Ubaldo Jimenez, who's coming off a brilliant 7 inning, 2 hit, 0 run outing against Texas. This could be loss #20. The Sox lost their 20th game on May 11 last year too.

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"Resting" Beckett Still Able to Golf

Last Wednesday, Josh Beckett was scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday so he could rest a sore shoulder and lat muscle. According to 98.5, he was golfing with Clay Buchholz on Thursday. So why is the supposedly resting Beckett out swinging golf clubs with his teammate?

Because he's Josh Beckett. And these are the Red Sox. And no matter who the Manager is, this is Josh Beckett's clubhouse.

The whole series of events seems odd. Beckett claims that before his start last Sunday, he felt "a little thing going on" in his back and shoulder. Then Bobby Valentine kept Beckett on the mound for 126 pitches. Which seemingly aggravated that "little thing going on," so Valentine shut him down for Saturday's start. Beckett claims he was surprised to be shut down.

But what's Valentine thinking? He goes from throwing caution to the wind on Sunday and letting Beckett throw 126 pitches, to being extremely cautious and scratching him from a start.

And what about Beckett? He complains about soreness and stiffness, but still manages to golf on Thursday? Golf isn't an exhausting pursuit, but it does involve the back and shoulder, and does so in a very weird, start-and-stop kind of way.

If it were another pitcher, it wouldn't be a story. But Beckett has a reputation for soft injuries, and a reputation for having a careless attitude, doing what he wants, and not taking care of himself.

He doesn't care.

Aaron Cook cares. Aaron Cook pitched with his legs half-amputated. Beckett cried about his shoulder, then still made his tee-time with Buchholz.

I'm tired of this type of crap. Maybe I'm overreacting because it's Beckett, but Beckett's track record merits a reaction. This is a guy who has been inconsistent on the mound, and has been a major headache off it. And he's not good enough on the mound to make these character flaws worth it. He's not reliable. He's won some big games in the past, and lost some big ones. He's only occasionally there when his team needs him.

If things for this team don't turn around, it might be time to consider trading Beckett. For anything. Like Nomar in 2004 only worse. I know he's a 10-5 guy and would have to agree to being traded, but just find a team that allows beer in the clubhouse and he might consent.

Golf Balls

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Golf is the only sport that the participant has their own personal golf ball. Think about it. Imagine if baseball allowed pitchers to bring their own ball to the park, or football allowed quarterbacks to bring their own pigskin. Think about how much an advantage it could be to bring a certain kind of ball. A fastball pitcher could bring a sleek, aerodynamic ball that sliced through the air. A finesse pitcher would bring an oddly shaped ball that darted around on its way to the plate.

Baseball doesn't allow you to bring your own type of ball. But golf does allow you to do that. So it makes sense to be selective about the type of ball you use. Why not take advantage of your ability to decide what to bring?

Let's say the strongest aspect of your game is driving. Then get yourself some distance golf balls that will soar through the air and get you to the green in a stroke. Or if driving is your weakness, acquiring distance golf balls can help cover your faults.

Golf is a unique game and there are unique ways to gain crucial advantages. It's a smart game that requires good decisions. And those decisions start before you get to the course, when your'e deciding what equipment to bring with you.

A baseball pitcher would kill for the ability to bring their own style of ball with them. A golfer should take advantage of their ability to bring premium balls that suit their game.

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Golf is an unusual sport. You can be playing by yourself and still feel like you're winning or losing. The object of the game is to beat the game. It's a contest between The Player and The Game. The Game seems to have all of the advantages. It's relentless. It never tires. It presents you with changing conditions plus countless obstacles and hazards. And it never ever gets frustrated or loses focus or makes mistakes.

The Player's advantage lies is their choice of equipment. Quite simply, The Game can't make decisions. The Player can. The Player chooses which golf clubs to use in which situations. Should you use the golf wedges or stick with the irons? Choice is The Player's advantage.

Cleveland Golf provides The Player with a full choice of excellent equipment. When facing The Game, it's vital for The Player to utilize every advantage that's available. And Cleveland Golf can provide you with the choices to beat The Game.