LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Most players used to come to Disney to play golf and enjoy the theme parks. As the final tournament of the PGA Tour season, the Children’s Miracle Network Classic has a much more serious tone this year.

Most guys here are simply trying to save their jobs.

No one feels it quite like Ted Purdy, who has plunged from No. 110 on the money list at the start of the Fall Series to No. 125, giving him a $4,118 (all figures US) lead over J.B. Holmes.

If he misses the cut and Holmes makes it to the weekend, Purdy will lose his full exemption for 2008.

“Never was I worried about keeping my card until the last couple of weeks,” Purdy said. “I’ve played my way into this situation.”

He’s not alone.

Since the Fall Series began, nine players have fallen outside of the top 125 in what has proven to be an unpredictable set of circumstances. Tour officials figured something around $700,000 would be enough to finish in the top 125, but that number has been moving north every week.

One reason is because the top stars have taken the year off, leaving more players out of the top 100 on the money list into fields and raising the chances of them either winning (George McNeill) or doing well enough to secure their cards (Mark Hensby, Michael Allen).

I wish I could be in Florida right now! Warm breezes, palm trees, sandy beaches.

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It’s the Abbey for 2009
Several sources have confirmed that the RCGA will announce Glen Abbey as the site of the 2009 Canadian Open. That’s a logical selection considering the short time line and the comfortable operational setup the Abbey provides.
The only other serious contenders for the tournament were London Hunt and Country Club, Kitchener’s Westmount and St. George’s in Toronto both. While all great layouts, an event at any of them with such a short window would be a big challenge. The logistics of putting it together probably dashed any hopes for 2009.
The choice of the Abbey, then, is perhaps understandable but extremely disappointing. For the past year or so, the RCGA has been trumpeting how it wants to move the course around to classic old courses, the ones on which players seem to love to play. It has talked about this being one cog in a machine that will re-establish the Open as a pre-eminent event. Hamilton and Shaughnessy were examples of such layouts. Players loved them.
As well, this will mark yet another championship in the Greater Toronto Area.
There’s nothing really wrong with Glen Abbey. There have been many great finishes there such as Tiger Woods’ six-iron out of the bunker on the 72nd hole, the Vijay-Weir playoff and the wild Billy Andrade-Bob Friend finish. But it’s not exactly the classic course the RCGA has been searching for or promising.
To be fair, finding a course to host a tournament is not an easy task. While there are a few that are outwardly seeking the Open, it’s not easy to make it all work. These clubs aren’t about to give up their course for free and often times the contract is what breaks the deal. Remember the RCGA isn’t exactly flush at the moment, lacking a title sponsor. So while it’s all good to say let’s go to St. George’s or The National because they have great courses, sometimes that’s the least of the problem. I’m sure Clublink, which owns the Abbey, isn’t giving it away (this hosting comes after the completion of its commitment involved in the sale of the course), it’s probably a little easier to work with than a private club.
With Glen Abbey for 2009, I hope work begins later today on finding a 2010 site that more reflects what the RCGA – and Canadian golfers – want.

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Making exercise a priority is a challenge for everyone. And for parents it can be especially difficult to find time to workout because of the full plates that they often juggle. When summer arrives the juggling act becomes even more tricky with kids home from school and involved in extracurricular activities.
But, finding time for regular physical activity is so important that it should be a priority placed on your calendar, just like your kids’ softball game. A parent needs to exercise not only for themselves, but also for their kids benefit. It’s important to set a good example. If your children never see you engage in fitness or if they hear you complain about working out, then they are going to have a negative image of exercise. Let them know that you workout to stay healthy, to be strong and to have more energy and stamina (so you can keep up with them)!
The big question is how to make it a priority that fits in your schedule. Well, it’s actually easier than you may think. With a little planning you can find ways to incorporate workouts into the time you spend with your children. Regardless of what age your children are, there’s a way to find time to workout (often even with your kids)! Take them golfing!! There are many kid friendly golf courses. Driving ranges are fun too! You can make it a competition to see who can hit the ball the farthest. Walking is a very good way to exercise. Dancing is a fun activity! There are so many ways to stay fit and include your children!! Try one today!!
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