Sago Gula Melaka, if you happen to pass by Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club do not miss this delicious coconut based local dessert, it will give you full energy to play the magnificent KLGC course. Energy is what you will need under Malaysia Tropical weather. They say Malaysia truly Asia and yes it is.  Kuala Lumpur is one kind of Asian city of mixture. Not to forget the impressive Petronas Twin Tower that I was lucky to picture under full Moon. The Towers not only hosting all shops needed but as well a philharmonic theater where I got to listen a night of Mozart. 

That week was also my welcome back on the European tour to CaddiePlayer Emiliona Grillo and further introduce those findings to more caddies, players and coaches. That week was the week of Caddie Billy Foster and former World Number one Player Lee Westwood who both participated in my putting research back in 2011.

Congratulations to both for victory at the Maybank Malaysian Open!  Stéphane, CaddiePlayer Founder

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CaddiePlayer "Science into Golf" solution announce its first register Pairing!

Rick Kropf as the Caddie and Fiona Puyo as the Player. They both register, fill the StatsCards and leave comments to interact with researcher Stephane Barras.  This achievement is a Key Millstone since CaddiePlayer was launch in June 2013.

Since its launch CaddiePlayer already account several well known Caddies, Players and Coaches as register. The vision of its Founder, PGA and researcher Stéphane Barras when launching CaddiePlayer was to build a tool/platform to improve Players Performances using the latest research available. Thanks to the Internet golf around the world is now close to a click and with CaddiePlayer every Player and team member can follow, guide and suggest each other from their desk.

Fiona Puyo a promising 27 years old tour Pro from France is currently competing on the LET and Symetra TOUR with the aim to qualify for the LPGA tour and in Mind to compete in the 2016 Olympic. Fiona’s caddie experience Rick Kropf is on her bag to make sure everything fine and more importantly to give Fiona the extra needed key decisions.

Comments from Fiona: “I like to work with Rick because he has a lot of experience and helps me with making the best decision on the course. His confidence on the course enhances my confidence. Finally his positive attitude and calmness definitely helps a nervous player like me ! 

 CaddiePlayer helps me to keep track of my game in a very precise and easy way. We try to sit down with Rick after the round and enter the data on CaddiePlayer WebCard. It is a way for us to discuss the round and see what went well and what has to be improve.  I also really like that we can interact on the round as we all don't experience and see the same things on the course. The input of the player and caddie after each round is for me very important as it helps to take perspective.  Also researcher Stephane analysis helps me to find patterns and way to improve my game in an efficient way.”

 Comments from Rick: “I met Fiona at a Symetra event at Innisbrook Resort near Tampa, FL. My friend "Bully" was caddying for Fiona because his boss had forgotten to commit to the event. Bully mentioned that Fiona was a good player and she did well at Innisbrook. On Sunday I saw her walking to her car with a heavy load and took her bag and introduced myself. Bully let me know she was looking for a caddie a few weeks later. Fiona and I worked together at Reunion Resort and twice at LPGA International outside Daytona Beach, FL.

I like the fact that Fiona is strong and hits the ball very well. She can hit controlled shots when needed. Mainly I like it that she smiles a lot and continues to look forward to the future. I like the feedback from CaddiePlayer because it gives Fiona and I specific things to work on. It confirms what we need to do to score better.”

Note: Since register with CaddiePlayer Fiona has already achieve “Chase68” Real Score. According to Stephane research, 68 is the score a tour Pro should aim for, Stephane Barras research has been able to identify a clear way/path/route to lead to 68 so called the “WinningScore”.

By Shane O'Donoghue

Patrick Reed’s victory at the WGC Cadillac Championship was validation for sure. Validation in his golfing talent, proof of his own inner-belief mechanism and justification of the long and endless amount of work required to succeed at the highest levels of the game. The 23-year-old delivered the goods under an enormous spotlight in Florida on Sunday and he wasn’t shy about projecting his ambitions in public.

The Texan's post-round comments about seeing himself as a world top-five player can be misconstrued as arrogance, but they are also an indication of the strength in depth that is emerging among the Tiger generation and their bulletproof certainty about where they see themselves going in the game. The only difficulty with embracing Patrick Reed is that he comes across a little too cocky. This is a pity, because in this politically correct world, we are bombarded with false modesty. We have a problem with an athlete sounding too cocky. Tiger Woods, even in his heyday, never came across as irritatingly smug. He had burst onto the scene in spectacular fashion and won the Masters, by a record margin, within seven months of turning professional.

Reed is a different proposition, but we should take note of his achievements. He is the youngest person to ever win a World Golf Championship tournament. He’s notched three wins on the PGA Tour in the last 14 events, lifting him to 20th in the world rankings. At the Humana Challenge in January, he began with three rounds of 63 to blitz the field. He had Tiger Woods breathing down his neck with a round to go and he held tough for a wire-to-wire win against the strongest field in golf this year. We’re not used to such outward displays of self-confidence, but he’s great for the game. A proper talent who is delivering the goods - and he has yet to play in a major!

Confidence. It is the X-factor that separates the champions from the also-rans. Confidence to play the game at the highest level and confidence in your ability to make it happen are an absolute must in the professional golfer's DNA in this day and age. There is another confidence, which can often be misunderstood, and that is outward self-confidence. It can often be interpreted as boastful and superior. In some instances, it can come across as disrespectful. Regardless, if you don’t have inner belief, the world of professional sport can be an unforgiving place. Reed was a standout amateur for Augusta State University, and they won two NCAA championships. He makes his debut at Augusta in April, and one suspects that he will talk openly of his intention to make an impression. He already has. Source CNN

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