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England’s Brian Davis topped the qualifiers for the Open Championship after a six under par round of 64 at the Gleneagles Club in Plano, Texas as Sergio Garcia was forced out with an infected fingernail.

Davis finished one shot ahead of American Chad Campbell as heavy rain forced the qualifier to be reduced from 36 holes to 18.

Garcia is no longer exempt after falling out of the world’s top 50, he was  level par when he quit after four holes.

Garcia then explained on his Twitter site: “Unfortunately had to wd from qualifier this morning because of an infected fingernail in my left hand. Couldn’t hold the club comfortably.”

Runner-up to Padraig Harrington at Carnoustie four years ago after bogeying the final hole and then losing a play-off, the 31-year-old Spaniard could still make it to the Championship at Sandwich in July , through upcoming events.

But now 73rd in the world – he was second behind Tiger Woods just over two years ago – he has also entered a qualifying event in Memphis on June 6 for the US Open the following week.

Joining Davis and Campbell in July will be Australia’s Nathan Green who shot a 66, a score matched by Americans Davis Love III, Spencer Levin, Chris Tidland and Bob Estes.

The final spot on offer went to a play-off between Americans Justin Hicks and Jerry Kelly who both shot 67s.

Kelly later won the play-off to take the final spot.

Having had my Protrolley for a year, I had the misfortune to have it go into a pond at our local golf course. My tolley went back for repair and right on time came back as good as new at very resasonable cost.

What can be better than a good game of golf on a bright, sunny morning? Well, as most golf-lovers would agree on this–there’s nothing more exhilarating than teeing off with one good shot after the other! But often, you do find yourself wishing that you could have outdone your partner if only your arms, wrists, shoulders and back hadn’t been screaming out with pain and exhaustion. Golf can be a very tiring game and there’s always a fair chance of being strained and overworked, as it demands a lot of strenuous physical activity, so much that you really wish there was someone to carry you or at least your golf clubs back home!

Well, pull golf trolleys which have become a much needed accessory for golfers for quite some time now, do seem to ease your pain a bit. Going easy on the pocket as well, they are certainly able to carry golf clubs, bags and all giving you a breather from carrying them on your tired back, giving you more scope to use your energy in hitting more shots. But then again, you do need to pull it all by yourself, manually that is. All that energy you retained at the end of the day will go wasted in maneuvering the golf trolley, where you could have hit those shots further! Your lower back and spinal chord will also not thank you for the strain and pain that they are subjected to at the end of the day!

Well, all is not lost! Remote Controlled Golf Trolley is the ultimate solution to all these problems, the greatest invention since golf clubs you might say! This is certainly the next generation of golf trolley that runs on battery and by remote control and requires no manual labour or intervention. A remote controlled golf trolley is very compact so that it saves you the anxiety and trouble of having to deal with huge and heavy golf trolleys. Most of these remote controlled golf trolley are designed in such a way that they can be folded, bent and dumped anywhere you want, using very little space and effort as well. It has a very powerful engine that could make it go on for more than 12 miles and well over 18 holes. Thereby, being compact, comfortable yet powerful, a remote controlled golf trolleyis just the thing that a golfer would need on a bright sunny morning as he prepares himself for a good game of golf.

And if you have been racking your poor brains worrying about all the complexities and detailed intricacies you might have to deal with to operate this remote controlled golf trolley, you are in for a surprise. Remote controlled golf trolleys are very easy to use and have all the features of a pull or push trolley and actually even more than that. It’s easy to handle, easy to operate, easy to carry around, easy on the space and weight, and lasts for a good many years without you having to spend a fortune on repairs and faults.

A remote controlled golf trolley is the ultimate among all the other manual golf trolleys and how! From carrying golf bags weighing over 20 kgs to moving almost anywhere around the golf course with much ease and comfort, it can do it all, lending a breather for your frayed nerves. A remote controlled golf trolley is thus the perfect companion for every golf-lover, helping them to get in shape and in tune to get that perfect swing and to hit the perfect shot, adding up to the many moments that one cherishes in a good game of golf on a bright, sunny morning.

The most common of these injuries is the lower-back or spinal injury, closely followed by the left wrist and shoulder. At least three out of every five golfers experience back injuries at some point of time or another. The primary causes of such injuries are due to poor swing mechanics, poor physical fitness and sporadic play.

However, Golf accessories also play an intrinsic role in the most common injuries. A fully loaded Golf bag can weigh up to nearly 20 Kilograms, thus putting a massive strain on the back, neck, shoulder and arms of a player. Even for a pull trolley, commonly used for carrying the clubs, it is necessary to walk around in a bent forward and twisted position, thus causing a potential risk of back and shoulder pain.

The injuries caused by poor physical fitness and sporadic play could be prevented by strengthening and flexing the Golf muscles through regular exercise. But what could possibly replace a Golf bag or a pull trolley and has been around for some time? Of course, I am talking about the electric Golf trolley… What are these accessories all about? Do they actually reduce the risk of back injury or are they simply a fashion accessory used by the upper classes purely for added comfort?

An electric Golf trolley, as the name suggests, is a battery operated automatic Golf trolley that could be either manual or remote control. It provides easy transportation of clubs from tee to green and allows a normal upright posture while walking. This reduces the risk of strains and injuries. This also provides added comfort and helps the golfer to concentrate on his swing.

Golf is a game of relaxation. Hence a high comfort level should always be maintained to enjoy it to the fullest. Comfort being an important factor should never be overlooked. On the other hand, the strain and pain being an inherent characteristic of the game, also makes it extremely necessary to adopt every bit of prevention and exercise to reduce the risk of injuries. Electric Golf trolleys, with all its advantages, provide both, thus making it an essential accessory for a relaxing game.

Last year’s European number one Lee Westwood has changed to a new set of golf clubs with the hope that he will soon return him to winning ways.

Ping shipped Westwood another set of clubs after he complained to them at the end of the last tournament, and he quickly found them to his liking, shooting a 63 at a charity event in Dubai on Monday.

“Missing the cut in Abu Dhabi did not look good for me,” the world number four told reporters on the eve of the Qatar Masters. “But there were valid reasons.

“After the decision (by golf’s lawmakers) to change the regulations about the grooves (this year) I had to find a new set of clubs and the timing was not good for me because I was playing some of the best golf of my life at the end of 2009.

“Unfortunately the snow back home and a family holiday did not allow me to bed in a new set … and when I got out here in the desert I did not feel comfortable. Now I am hoping to get back into the old routine.”

Westwood, who topped the European money-list last season after victory at the Dubai World Championship in November, has a club specialist in attendance this week in case he needs him.

“I have got a back-up plan here as Ping has flown out a club technician so that if I need any further minor adjustments they can be made after each round,” he said.