You will need a some great clubs for this hole!

Golf on the surface of things is an exceedingly strange sport.  Basically to the uninitiated they believe you spend 3 to 4 hours of your time (can be much more depending on your skill level), walking round a large park, hitting a small white ball with a stick so that it goes down a whole.  But to millions this sport is the ultimate and has been since it’s invention in Scotland way back in the 15th Century.

With this obsession of golf comes the need to have the right clubs to ensure you are hitting that little white ball with the most control and accuracy possible.   Now we are not recommending you follow some of golfing’s self indulgent douche bag’s like Tiger Woods and buy the most expensive and custom made clubs available in the market. No. We are being a little more practical and giving you a top ten selection of the best golf brands that will hopefully improve your game without blowing your savings.

The selection process for these top brands has been based on the following: price, quality, durability and technology. Whilst we are not guaranteeing they will make you one of Golfing’s all time greats, we are giving you that extra edge in selecting the right clubs to take down your mates!

Callaway – Top golfers using Callaway include; Phil Mickelson and Alvaro Quiros.  We recommend starting with the Callaway Golf Solaire 14-Piece Complete Club Set.

Wilson – Top golfers using Wilson include; Padraig Harrington and Ricky Barnes. We recommend improving your fairway play with the Wilson Staff Di11 Irons, Set of 8.

Taylormade – Top golfers using Taylormade include; Jason Day and Jim Furyk. If you are looking for a well priced but brilliant driver then take a look at the Taylormade R11 Driver

Cleveland – Top golfers using Cleveland include; Jeff Overton and Michael Putnam. If you are getting into trouble then we recommend the Cleveland Mashie Hybrid 4i.

Titleist – Top golfers using Titleist include; Rory Mcllroy and Lee Westwood.  We recommend improving your fairway accuracy with Titleist Mens AP2 Forged Irons

Nike – Top golfers using Nike include; Anthony Kim and Paul Casey.  If you believe in the saying “drive for show, putt for doe” then we recommend the Nike Golf Everclear Putter 22.

Mizuno – Top golfers using Mizuno include; Luke Donald and Charles Howell III. We recommend trying out the all round suitability of the Mizuno MX-100 Hybrid Iron Set.

Adams – Top golfers using Adams include; Aaron Baddeley and Chad Campbell.  To get that extra bit of distance and leverage the latest hybrid technology we recommend the Adams Golf Idea Tech V3 Forged Hybrid Irons.

Cobra – Top golfers using Cobra include; Ian Poulter and Johan Edfors. If you are looking to “let the big dog eat” then look no further then our recommendation of the Cobra 2011 S3 Max OS Driver.

Ping – Top golfers using Ping include; Bubba Wilson and Hunter Mahan.  Ping offer world class irons so to help get your game in shape we recommend the Ping Rapture Irons.

Born free!

Lets face it, the older we get the more we need to find interesting ways of keeping fit and healthy. Spending an inordinate amount of time in the gym becomes about as pleasant as going seeing the doctor for a  colonic; it’s uncomfortable and you feel like your being watched.

Therefore when you find a sport or hobbie like mountain biking you start to forget about the fitness aspect and actually enjoy yourself.  This is key for keeping your interest and you health improving not too mention your heart pumping and insurance cover increasing but a fine way to spend an afternoon never the less.

But the without a trust worthy, robust and technically sound mountain bike you might not enjoy it half as much.  You need to make sure you can handle the corners and make it safely over the jumps because let’s face it, they are the main reasons why you find it so enjoyable.

So what is the best brand to hit the mountains with? Much like our trusted digital camera and laptop brands these bikes have been tested and recommended especially for the Quick Ten based on attributes like; durability, price, aesthetics and material’s used.

GT – Check out a range of GT’s here

Kona – Check out a range of Kona’s here

Specialised - Check the Specialised website here

Rocky Mountain – Check out a range of Rocky Mountain’s here.

Trek – Check out Trek’s website here

Gary Fisher – Check out Gary Fisher’s website here

Cannondale – Check out a range of Cannondale’s here

Giant – Check out Giant’s website here

Mongoose – Check out a range of Mongoose bikes here

Diamond Back – Check out a range of Diamond Back’s here

The drone!

Some people have said the modern day Vuvuzela’s have been the best thing to happen to the atmosphere of sports events since Moises Garcia invented the Mexican Wave at the bullfighting arena Plaza de Toros de Santander back in the 1930′s.

Clearly those people are idiots and they do not understand the implications Vuvuzela’s have on the game such as;

• Killing the atmosphere which responds to the eb and flow of a game
• The singing and chanting banter is nullified
• Ability to effectively direct abuse at the referee
• A deafening drone
• People are being thrown into violent flashbacks to The Swarm circa 1978…..well maybe not that but I’m sure Micheal Caine of Swarm fame may have wet his pants a couple of times watching the world cup.

Anyway, we have been pondering some other uses for the Vuvuzela during the world cup:

1. She-Wee: If you are unsure of this and have the imagination of a rock then check it out here -

SHEWEE TOILET WITH EXTENSION

2. Leg Stump For One-Legged Pirates: Poor pirates will never have to go without ever again.
3. Fog Horn: Now this something that could really become the one-legged Pirates equivalent of a swiss army knife.  Just wip it off in Fog and away you go.
4. Snorkel: Preferably not after being used for a She-wee.
5. Road Cones: With road cones costing so much these days, why not utilise the undoubtedly inordinate amount of abandoned Vuvu’s.
6. Petrol Funnel: Simple but efficient, never spill a drop again.
7. Party Hat: Just get some string and punch two holes in wide end of the Vuvuzela and then away you go.  Party time you crazy cool cat or commonly known as a cock.
8. Hearing Device: Hard of hearing after too much football World Cup action? Well make the Vuvuzela pay back the hearing it took from you. Just don’t use in tight spaces or crowds.
9. Stilts for Dwarfs: Never again shall dwarfs walk around at knee height, No! Strap these onto your shoes and you will be knocking on 5 feet in no time!
10. Beer Bong: Obvious, but we thought we had better get it in this list somewhere.

The Man, The Mustache

1. Merv Hughes
2. Rollie Fingers
3. John Newcombe
4. Daley Thompson
5. David Boon
6. Mark Spitz
7. Graeme Souness
8. Nigel Mansell
9. David Seaman
10. Murray Mexted

Unbelievable Views

New Zealand is well known for its beautiful scenery, hobbit population and of course its extreme tourist activities.  I mean where else in the world can you get such a diverse amount of extreme activities all jam packed into this stunning little country?  However if you are heading to New Zealand and are looking to sample some of these adrenaline fueled activities which ones are the best of the best?

1. Skydiving – Queenstown
2. Bungy Jumping  - The Nevis Bungy Jump in Queenstown
3. White Water Rafting – Rangitikei River
4. Fly By Wire – Queenstown
5. Black Water Rafting – Waitomo
6. Jet Boat – Kawarau River
7. Canyon Swing – Shot Over River
8. Mountain Biking with Helicopter – Queenstown
9. Rally Car Driving – Hamilton
10. Paragliding – Te Mata Peak, Hawkes Bay

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Flying Ginger!

People of the Ginger persuasion have been known to posses a certain amount of pace and skill when it comes to sports…..well kind of.  Possibly this is due to that fire in their belly/on their head, that has allowed them to excel at certain sports.  But who is the greatest Ginger sports person?  Who has dominated there chosen sport and set the bar high for all gingers to aspire to?  Its not the whose who of sport but dam it, they deserve some recognition!

1. Boris Becker – Tennis
2. Wayne Rooney – Football
3. Jenny Thompson – Olympic Swimming
4. Bjorn Daehlie – Olympic Cross Country
5. Carson Palmer – American Football
6. Paul Scholes – Football
7. Chris Hoy – Cycling
8. Brett Dallas – Rugby League
9. Ricky Hatton – Boxing
10. Mark Mcgwire – Baseball (but minus the steroids)

Tiger

Regardless of their infidelity, drinking habits or lack of personality they have been/still are some of the greatest golfers of all time. But which golf players are going to enter into The Quick Ten hall of fame and who are going to be excluded?

1. Tiger Woods
2. Jack Nicklaus
3. Arnold Palmer
4. Bobby Jones
5. Ben Hogan
6. Sam Snead
7. Gary Player
8. Walter Hagen
9. Gene Sarazen
10. Tom Watson

Colin Meads aka Pine Tree

The All Blacks are arguably the greatest and most revered sporting team in the world who have produced a virtual plethora of talented individuals since there humble beginnings against Cumberland County in 1884.

They have roamed the world taking on much larger nations and winning at a remarkably rate of 75%.  Yes we are looking at individuals today but the reason why the All Blacks have been able to remain successful is because of how these individuals have worked in with an amazingly talented team. 

But who are the Top Ten All Blacks of all time? Who changed the face of a game with their share presence?  This is a list that will surely create more questions than answers but here we go.

All Black Old Style Rugby Jersey

 
Colin Meads

Dan Carter

Jonah Lomu

Sean Fitzpatrick

George Nepia

Richie McCaw

Tana Umaga

Buck Shelford

Brian Lahore

Michael Jones

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Power Up!

1. Ben Johnson
2. Lance Armstrong
3. Marion Jones
4. Barry Bonds
5. Florence Griffith-Joyner
6. Michelle Smith
7. All the Chinese Swim Team of the 90′s
8. A-Rod
9. Floyd Landis
10. Ekaterini Thanou

The Mighty All Blacks

Regardless of the sport there are some teams in this world that stand out as the best of the best.  The envoke true pride in a nation and put fear in the heart of its opponents.  Sure maybe there is a little bias in this list but I think a fair proportion of people will agree that they are truly great in many measures.

1. All Blacks Rugby Team
2. Brazilian Football Team
3. New York Yankees
4. Australian Cricket Team
5. Chicago Bulls
6. Manchester United
7. Real Madrid
8. Green Bay Packers
9. Australian Olympic team’s
10. Ferrari Formula 1 team