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The game of golf, as we know it,

was developed in Scotland in the

early 1700's. Since its humble

beginnings, the game has exploded

in popularity around the world.

From its legendary stars like

Slammin' Sammy Snead to the current

crop of rising young stars on the

PGA and LPGA tours, the game has

been played many ways.

And then, there is Tiger Woods's way !

Tiger and Jimmy,

often tee it up on their favorite

golf course, AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB. When

this happens, the only thing safe

from their golf shots is the middle

of the fairway. Worms, trees, ducks,

fish and birds are in mortal danger!

Rumors to the contrary, Tiger is

no cheapskate. The truth is,

Tiger may be a bit frugal when it

comes to less important issues like

retirement planning, dental work and

back - taxes - but not when it comes

to golf equipment.

Tiger learned long ago that golf

is a game you play to win. After

all, there's usually a wager or two

at stake.

Over the years, Tiger has learned

to hold his breath on his backswing,

play the ball where it lies, and

never worry about a little water.

Golf is not the most important thing

in Tiger's life. He knows how to

set priorities and put things into

perspective. It is not true that

Tiger once played an entire round

of golf in a tornado.

He played 17 holes - his golf clubs

blew away!

Every golfer dreams about a perfect

round of golf. This is a game where

every drive is down the middle of the

fairway, every green is hit in

regulation, and every putt is knocked

into the center of the cup.

Some golfers even aspire to the

ultimate accomplishment - shooting

one's age. Tiger has no trouble

shooting 35. The problem is, he does

it on the first few holes.

Most "good" golfers have a collection of

shots for every occasion. These include a

fade, a draw, a bank shot, and a bunker

shot.

Tiger also has a collection of golf shots

including the worm burner, the skull, and

the pop-fly. His best shot is called,

"Ooops, that's a mulligan," so named by

Jimmy.

Years ago, a golf handicap system was

invented. This system was designed to

let golfers of different skills and

abilities play against one another on

an equal basis. The idea is to take

the best 10 rounds of a golfer's last

20 rounds and use these to determine

one's handicap.

The system has one major flaw for

Tiger: he has never played 10 rounds

of golf worth counting.

One of the reasons Tiger plays golf

is for the exercise it provides. Other

activities were just not right for

Tiger. He tried swimming, but kept

sinking to the bottom. He tried

tennis, but the net kept getting in the

way. Jumping to conclusions was fine,

but tired him out.

Golf provides exactly the right amount

of exercise for a finely tuned athletic

body like Tiger's.

After most rounds of golf,

Tiger usually joins Jimmy for

a visit to the 19th hole. This

provides them with a chance to rehash

the shots of the day, settle the

wagers, and plan their next outing.

The scene is usually the same.

Tiger delays in the pro shop until

the drinks are bought. Then he

rehashes all of his unlucky bounces,

pays off his debts, and leaves just

before it is his round at the bar.

Despite his apparent lack of skill,

Tiger still manages to hit the

occasional good golf shot. There is

still talk about the birdie Tiger

got last year when he miraculously

hit his shot out of a deep bunker

right into the hole.

Tiger Woods and his partners

play golf for the love of the game.

For them it's an outing, a chance to

get close to nature, and a way to

relieve tension. Tiger once

said, "Every time I hit the

golfball, my stress level goes

down."

Otherwise, why would he hit so many

shots?

Tiger has always dreamed about

writing his own golf book. Some of

the titles he has considered include:

Tiger's Tips on Lining Up Your 4th

Putt

Golf and Divorce: Do It Tiger's

Way

The 19th Hole: How Tiger Never

Buys

Despite suffering through years and

years of frustration playing golf his

way, Tiger has always remained a

good sport. His demeanor is beyond

reproach, he never loses control, and

his voice is never loud enough for

anyone over a mile away to hear.

This, together with the fact that

Tiger always pays off his losing

bets, makes him the perfect partner.

The game of golf is certainly a

challenge to Tiger Woods. Many

friends, including Jimmy,

ask why he even plays the

game. The reason is simple.

Tiger enjoys watching miraculous

events such as a long putt dropping

in or an iron shot finding its way

into the hole.

Tiger would enjoy it even more if

he were the person hitting these

shots.

Dear Tiger:

Enjoy the game as you play it. Don't

let your scores ruin your day. Think

of golf the same way you think about

bowling: the higher the score, the

better.

After months of planning and

anticipation, the special day

had finally arrived. Sizuka

and Takuya were about to be

married. The wonderful

relationship they had

established had grown and they

had decided to become husband

and wife

The guests assembled at

Prince Hotel to

witness the happy event.

Family and friends were

ushered to their seats.

Having friends and family with

them on their wedding day was

very important to Shizuka and

Takuya.

The bride appeared at the

entrance. Proceeding in,

Shizuka smiled, recognizing

relatives and special friends.

The proud groom awaited his

bride. Taking her place beside

him, Shizuka turned to face

Takuya. A look of love and

understanding passed between

them.

The officiator opened with

specially chosen words on the

significance of marriage. The

couple exchanged their solemn

vows, promising to love and

honor each other for the rest

of their lives. The ring

ceremony was especially moving,

for it symbolized their

lifelong commitment. After the

ceremony, the officiator

introduced the radiant couple

as husband and wife.

Following the ceremony,

everyone gathered to

congratulate the happy couple

and to wish them well in the

future. The newlyweds realized

that this was the beginning of

their new life together.

Takuya and Shizuka returned to

settle into their first home at

Tokyo. From this moment

forward, they would share in

all life had to offer. They

were confident that their

mutual respect would guide them

through any trying times they

may encounter.

Shizuka and Takuya were

grateful to Chiho and Mika for the

support they received at this

very special time.

There was a feeling of

excitement in the air. For

yuko and ichiro of Tokyo,

a miracle had occurred.

Kentaro Suzuki was the infant

son of yuko and ichiro who

were elated with their new

arrival.

Mommy and Daddy were glad that

Kentaro had finally decided to

be born. They had been eagerly

anticipating this day for many

months.

Mommy and Daddy were helped at

Central Hospital by the doctor.

Everyone wanted to hold

Kentaro because he was so

adorable.

Mommy and Daddy had wanted to

have a baby boy just like

Kentaro. This was one of the

happiest days of their lives.

Mommy laughed and cried at the

same time when she was told she

had a bouncing baby boy.

Many other people had been

joyously awaiting the birth of

Kentaro Suzuki. They had

tried to guess who he would

look like and when he would

arrive in Tokyo.

grandfather and grandmather came to see Kentaro

and share in the excitement.

Everyone thought everything

Kentaro did was absolutely

amazing.

grandfather and grandmather smiled and laughed

when Kentaro made little

cooing and gurgling noises or

even just moved his little arms

and legs.

yuko was delighted to take care

of her little miracle. Kentaro

was so much fun! Feeding time

was one of their special times

together.

Mommy liked to touch Kentaro

because his skin was so soft.

She talked to him in a tender,

loving voice and sang sweet,

little songs as she rocked and

cuddled him.

It was obvious that his father

was fascinated by Kentaro.

Daddy was looking forward to

reading bedtime stories to

Kentaro. He was also excited

about their play times together.

A very special room had been

prepared for Kentaro Suzuki

at home. In this room were his

crib, his soft and cuddly teddy

bear, and many other toys that

were colorful and made funny

sounds.

Along with Mommy and Daddy,

many other people were looking

forward to their lives with

Kentaro. They had exciting

places to visit, interesting

things to do and many plans to

make!