You could also try the Central London Golf Centre, where there’s a thoroughly decent shop, nice course and a driving range. You can even try clubs on the driving range before buying.
But if you’re after the very best, a day trip to Surrey might be in order. Visit Silvermere, home to one of the best golf shops in the country. There’s an embarrassment of riches here, from top brands such as Callaway, TaylorMade, Ping and Titleist. Most importantly, it’s where the best golfers go, and is often spoken about with a knowing tap to the side of the nose.
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
London Olympics: 54 days to go - Daily News and Analysis
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Olympic-bound Indian discus thrower Krishna Poonia came up with a below-par effort of 62.11m to miss out on a medal and settle for the fourth spot in the Perfontaine Classic Diamond League at Eugene in Oregon, United States. Krishna’s effort was markedly ...Source: www.dnaindia.com
London through to Ring Cup final - Irish Examiner
London through to Ring Cup final
After 180 minutes of action, London eventually booked their place in next weekend's Christy Ring Cup Final thanks to a 2-16 to 2-13 extra-time win over Down in Ruislip.
Last Saturday, the sides finished level at 1-21 apiece after extra-time with Michael Turley firing a late score for Down to set up today's semi-final replay.
London looked likely winners at half-time of normal time with a Martin Finn goal helping the Exiles to a 1-7 to 0-5 interval lead.
The hosts also had a missed penalty goal opportunity from Cork native Finn after a fine block by Sean Ennis.
Down had the assistance of a strong wind on the restart, but London remained on course for victory in normal time.
They were 1-10 to 1-6 ahead after 55 minutes despite Michael Ennis netting a goal for Down.
However, Down found their best form late on with Conor Woods again scoring a late goal. His 69th-minute penalty strike forced extra-time on a 2-9 to 1-12 scoreline.
London were first to impress in extra-time, with Luke Hand claiming a goal late in the first period to ensure a 2-14 to 2-12 interval lead.
Scores were at a premium on the restart, with London outscoring their opponents by two points to one in the closing 10 minutes.
London will now face Wicklow in next Saturday's final, which is part of a triple header of hurling deciders at Croke Park with the Lory Meagher and Nicky Rackard titles also up for grabs.
Source: www.irishexaminer.com
London to be Bolt-ed - The Daily Star
Usain Bolt has promised to "wow" the world with his performances at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
The Jamaica sprinter is the reigning Olympic 100 metres and 200 metres champion after some dazzling displays in Beijing four years ago, where he also helped the Caribbean island in the 4x100m relay gold medal.
World record holder in both individual sprint disciplines, Bolt endured a relatively modest start to the European track season but was back into top form when winning the Rome Diamond League 100m in 9.76 seconds on Thursday.
"I know I can go faster because this is the start of the season. I have a long way to go," Bolt said in London on Friday, where he was launching Jamaica's Bob Marley-inspired kit.
"I'm really looking forward to competing here. I haven't competed in London for a while so I'm really looking forward to it."
Bolt said he would seek inspiration from London's Jamaican community, adding: "I know all the Jamaicans living here are looking forward to it also so I'm just preparing to put on a great show.
"At the end of the day I just want to wow people after this Olympics so I'm looking forward to it."
Asked whether he will need to improve on 9.76secs to win gold, and whether he can go faster, Bolt said: "That's what I do.
"The season is still early. Everybody is running 9.8 so that's good competition. 9.7 is also good for me.
"I'm happy with the way it is and just want to continue working hard and run faster so I'm looking forward to it. I'm ready to go."
Bolt 'only' managed a 10.04sec run in winning the 100m in Ostrava last week, but he said: "I never doubt my ability, never. People forget, and I keep explaining to people, that athletes have bad days.
"Every athlete can -- cricket, football, any sport -- you have bad days and that was just one of mine and I got past it and now I'm just moving forward."
Bolt's triple Olympic triumph in Beijing was powered on a diet of chicken nuggets -- but there will be no repeat of that in London.
"The good thing about the fact we are in London is there will be a lot of Jamaican food -- the only thing I have to worry about is putting on weight," he said.
"There will be no chicken nuggets this year."
The Jamaican kit was designed by Cedella Marley, who drew inspiration from her father and his music.
"We took the fit of what my dad would wear and updated it to 2012," Marley said.
"You have the Iron Lion military jacket, the Buffalo Soldier shirt. I tried to incorporate the Bob Marley fit in as many pieces as possible where we were able to accommodate that.
"You did see dad on the jacket, right? So that's a little piece of him that's going to be in London."
Source: www.thedailystar.net
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