One of the great things about the game of golf is the opportunity to meet and compete against great people. Play a round of golf with someone and you can learn a lot about them, both good and bad. Play a round of competitive golf with someone and you're likely to get a glimpse inside their soul.

Taylor Swift and Angelina Jolie have Woods surrounded in Forbes List of the Top 100 Celebrities which was released on Wednesday. Woods came in 12th and Phil Mickelson, the only other golfer in the list, came in at 48. Woods was the top ranked athlete on the list.

It's hard to believe we're approaching what will be the 17th playing of the Metropolitan Match Play Championship. Originally contested at Boone Valley Golf Club, the annual event moved to Old Warson Country Club in 2003 and features the top amateurs from the previous years points standings in a match play competition.

On tomorrow's Back Nine Radio Show we're going to discuss the dos and don'ts of keeping your golf statistics. I'll admit, I'm a numbers guy and after each round I'll reflect back on my round and record certain statistics I feel will help me understand where I need to improve. I'll use this information as a way to focus my practice sessions and ultimately to determine a game plan for my next round of golf. Golf is a game of misses, so knowing where you are missing and where you're vulnerable will go a long way towards improving your course management skills.

To win at Augusta National requires a complete package of shot making, great putting and mental discipline. It seems like 80% of the field each year is fighting an uphill battle as a result of lacking the course knowledge to play such a venerable layout such as Augusta National. The subtle slopes and nuances of the golf course make it almost impossible for a first time visitor to claim the Green Jacket. That's why when it calendar turns to early April, we look at the players who have won at Augusta, who have the experience in varied conditions to do well at the season's first major championship.