October 3, 2008

LETTER: Lincoln girls’ golf team appreciated recent support – Daily Tribune

LETTER: Lincoln girls’ golf team appreciated recent support – Daily Tribune
The Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School (LHS) Girls’ Golf Team would like to thank all the area businesses, family and friends, along with the golfers who supported our golf scramble fundraiser held at the Ridges Golf Course on Sunday, Sept. 7. We

October 3, 2008

Golf Capsules – International Herald Tribune

Golf Capsules – International Herald Tribune
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. : Ji-Yai Shin became a household name back home in South Korea and even somewhat in Japan after she won the Women’s British Open in August. Now, the 20-year-old Shin is interested in raising her profile in the United States

October 2, 2008

New round of attack ads in La.’s US Senate race – Baton Rouge Advocate

New round of attack ads in La.’s US Senate race – Baton Rouge Advocate
The televised war of words in the U.S. Senate race between Democrat Mary Landrieu and Republican John Kennedy has moved to accusations of corruption and mismanagement. An ad by the National Republican Senatorial Committee seeks to capitalize on a

October 2, 2008

Tiger Woods returns to Congressional in 2012 – Washington Business Journal

Tiger Woods returns to Congressional in 2012 – Washington Business Journal
XM starts golf coverage with Booz Allen Classic PGA Tour teams with Tiger Woods Foundation for new Washington tourney AT&T agrees to title sponsor Tiger Woods PGA Tour event Web site reveals local Obama supporters AT&T is title sponsor for local PGA

October 2, 2008

Sharing the wealth of talent around the globe is good for the game – ESPN.com

Sharing the wealth of talent around the globe is good for the game – ESPN.com
The Race to Dubai, the new season-ending program on the 2009 European Tour schedule that will pay out even more money to the top pros, may tempt some of the best players on the PGA Tour to skip some U.S.-based events and spend a few extra weeks

October 1, 2008

Flesch to defend Turning Stone title – International Herald Tribune

Flesch to defend Turning Stone title – International Herald Tribune
VERONA, N.Y. : Steve Flesch is back to defend his title at the Turning Stone Resort Championship with a simple goal. “I just hope I shoot 18 under again,” said Flesch, who won the inaugural Turning Stone Championship a year ago at 18-under 270

October 1, 2008

UM golf course to reopen – Biloxi Sun Herald

UM golf course to reopen – Biloxi Sun Herald
OXFORD, Miss. — The University of Mississippi is ready to unveil its renovated golf course. The dedication ceremony is Wednesday. The course has been closed for nearly a year, and the $2.6 million renovation has included rebuilt fairways, relocated

September 30, 2008

Tiger hopes to return at 85 percent; full recovery two years – CBS Sportsline

Tiger hopes to return at 85 percent; full recovery two years – CBS Sportsline
ATLANTA — Tiger Woods says football players who have the kind of knee surgery that ended his season usually are not at their best for two years. “Luckily, I don’t play football,” Woods said on Monday. Woods said his knee will probably be no more

September 30, 2008

Tiger Woods’ recovery could take two years – Daily Telegraph

Tiger Woods’ recovery could take two years – Daily Telegraph
Dr Lanny L Johnson, a pioneering orthopaedic specialist who invented the tools used in Woods knee operation in June, has warned the 32-year-old American not to rush back, or risk suffering long-term damage. Other forces will try and hurry Tiger

September 29, 2008

Blackburn would start tiebreaker – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Blackburn would start tiebreaker – Minneapolis Star Tribune
If the Twins have the tie breaker, they should just do like the Indians and Royals did. Just play the game the way its meant to be played, read more don’t give up so you can go home, and don’t try to be hot dogs. Play relaxed and fundamentally

September 29, 2008

Stats LLC adds PGA Tour to list of league deals – Sports Business Journal

Stats LLC adds PGA Tour to list of league deals – Sports Business Journal
Stats LLC has continued its aggressive run of dealmaking in 2008, striking a multiyear pact with the PGA Tour to become an official provider of in-progress, hole-by-hole results. The nonexclusive deal covers the PGA, Champions and Nationwide tours

September 28, 2008

Plunking spectators disconcerting — and growing — part of the game – CBS Sportsline

Plunking spectators disconcerting — and growing — part of the game – CBS Sportsline
“You get a bad feeling in your stomach,” Garcia said. “You try to forget it, but it always takes you maybe 10 or 15 minutes to kind of forget about it. “I think it’s worse when you see the guy down and you can see that he’s down. If at least you can

September 26, 2008

Even without Tiger, Americans snap losing streak to Europe and reclaim – Newsday

Even without Tiger, Americans snap losing streak to Europe and reclaim – Newsday
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) _ Boo Weekley reprised his Happy Gilmore routine on the putting green. Barely-old-enough-to-drink Anthony Kim sprayed the raucous gallery with champagne. Phil Mickelson strolled around with an American flag draped across his

September 26, 2008

First Tiger Woods, then Vijay Singh take all the drama out of PGA Tour – Newsday

First Tiger Woods, then Vijay Singh take all the drama out of PGA Tour – Newsday
ATLANTA (AP) _ If the FedEx Cup is supposed to be the Super Bowl of golf, then the PGA Tour should take heart. The first two Super Bowls were just as dull. It’s hard to blame Tiger Woods (last year) and Vijay Singh (this year) for playing great golf

September 25, 2008

Sports: Golf – Tri-City Herald

Sports: Golf – Tri-City Herald
Will MacKenzie captured the Viking Classic in a playoff on Sunday and moved up 148 spots to No. 185 in this week’s Official World Golf Rankings. Woods closed with a six-under 66, his worst score of the week, to pick up an eight-shot win over Mark

September 24, 2008

PGA Tour FedExCup Leaders – ESPN.com

PGA Tour FedExCup Leaders – ESPN.com
British press, fans blast Faldo after Ryder Cup loss MacKenzie recovers, wins Viking Classic in playoff Bettencourt’s 19-under sets Oregon Classic record Simson earns medalist honor at USGA Senior Am Creekmore tops in Senior Women’s Am qualifying

September 22, 2008

Sergio Garcia – Newsday

Sergio Garcia – Newsday
Nicknamed El Nino, this Spain native is one of the most prominent professional golfers without a major championship. Despite 16 combined wins between the PGA Tour and international play, Sergio Garcia, 27, hasn’t been able to capitalize on his 13 top

September 22, 2008

Azinger found the winning formula for the US team in Valhalla – BBC Sport

Azinger found the winning formula for the US team in Valhalla – BBC Sport
“It was a great day – I’m proud of my players, they really ground it out,” Azinger told BBC Radio 5 Live. “The crowd energised our players for the whole week – the 13th man really made the difference.” But Azinger’s verdict on the home fans was not

September 21, 2008

Vecellio leaves SCRCC for sales – Port Huron Times-Herald

Vecellio leaves SCRCC for sales – Port Huron Times-Herald
With many of his golfing goals complete, Chesterfield Township’s Steve Vecellio is leaving the St. Clair River Country Club. After seven seasons as the club professional, Vecellio, 38, now is a sales representative for a golf car manufacturer. “It

September 21, 2008

Ryder Cup: U.S. still up after tense day – St. Petersburg Times

Ryder Cup: U.S. still up after tense day – St. Petersburg Times
Story Tools 12:03 p.m. Anthony Kim (USA) vs. Sergio Garcia (Europe) 12:14 p.m. Hunter Mahan (USA) vs. Paul Casey (Europe) 12:25 p.m. Justin Leonard (USA) vs. Robert Karlsson (Europe) 12:36 p.m. Phil Mickelson (USA) vs. Justin Rose (Europe) 12:47 p.m

September 20, 2008

New Interactive XI at 11: Footballers with a golfing theme – Setantasports.com

New Interactive XI at 11: Footballers with a golfing theme – Setantasports.com
There is only one topic we could choose for our latest XI at 11 and it is a simple one – golf. Our newly-managed feature means that we select the first one to get us started and then you send in your suggestions to help us fill the list by the end of

September 19, 2008

No Tiger, no worries for Ryder Cup – MSNBC

No Tiger, no worries for Ryder Cup – MSNBC
Last month, Padraig Harrington captured the 90th PGA championship at Oakland Hills Country Club and America yawned. During the final round, CBS’ viewership dropped more than 50 percent from 2007, when Tiger Woods snagged the title. Once Saturday

September 19, 2008

Europe and US even in Ryder Cup foursomes – CBS Sportsline

Europe and US even in Ryder Cup foursomes – CBS Sportsline
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) -The Europeans and Americans were even in Friday’s foursomes on the opening morning session of the Ryder Cup. As the first group made the turn in the alternate-shot competition at Valhalla Golf Club, each team was ahead in

September 19, 2008

Turnesa grabs lead at Viking Classic with late birdies – Guardian Unlimited

Turnesa grabs lead at Viking Classic with late birdies – Guardian Unlimited
NEW YORK, Sept 18 (Reuters) – American Marc Turnesa closed with three consecutive birdies to grab a one-shot lead over compatriot Brian Gay after the Viking Classic first round in Madison, Mississippi on Thursday. Turnesa, without a top-20 finish

September 18, 2008

Miller doesn’t like captain’s picks by Azinger – Detroit News

Miller doesn’t like captain’s picks by Azinger – Detroit News
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Johnny Miller still thinks the United States will snap its losing streak to the Europeans in the Ryder Cup, but the outspoken former PGA Tour star isn’t a fan of Paul Azinger’s captain’s picks. Miller called Azinger’s selections of

September 17, 2008

Brooks Bulletin – Brooks Bulletin

Brooks Bulletin – Brooks Bulletin
Samuel Nygaard thought it was just going to be a round of golf like any other, but it was far from it! The seven year old Rolling Hills resident scored an ace recently at Medicine Hat s Ross Creek executive par three golf course. It

September 16, 2008

Shanahan no-show for the Rangers – Newsday

Shanahan no-show for the Rangers – Newsday
Brendan Shanahan wasn’t at the Rangers’ annual golf outing yesterday, and barring any 11th-hour change, the free-agent right wing won’t appear at today’s formal opening of training camp. Shanahan, 39, who has skated in informal workouts with the

September 15, 2008

This Week in Golf – September 18th through September 21st – Raleigh News & Observer

This Week in Golf – September 18th through September 21st – Raleigh News & Observer
Story Tools But Azinger’s team will have a lot to handle against a better-equipped and more experienced European side captained by all-time Ryder Cup great Nick Faldo. Tiger Woods’ injury left the U.S. side without the world’s top player — even if

September 15, 2008

Tom Jones’2 Cents – St. Petersburg Times

Tom Jones’2 Cents – St. Petersburg Times
Tiger Woods and Derrick Brooks share a laugh on the sideline during the second quarter. Fox pregame analyst Terry Bradshaw had Jon Gruden ’s back before the game, agreeing with his decision to yank Jeff Garcia and bring Brian Griese in from the

September 14, 2008

Golf Tidbits: Another boring finish for FedEx Cup – Seattle Post Intelligencer

Golf Tidbits: Another boring finish for FedEx Cup – Seattle Post Intelligencer
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) – The PGA Tour tweaked the points system for the FedEx Cup playoffs after year one, and is going to have to do some more adjusting after year two. What the tour did not account for was a player getting hot and

September 14, 2008

Couples planning to wed on Miami Beach’s shores may have to pay fee – Miami Herald

Couples planning to wed on Miami Beach’s shores may have to pay fee – Miami Herald
The city of Miami Beach is looking into charging brand-new fees for marriage ceremonies on the shoreline of Miami Beach. The Jacksonville couple, Tanya Baker, 39, and Rayon Nelson, 34, held their marriage ceremony on 34th Street and the beach among

September 14, 2008

The 37th Ryder Cup is full of questions so let’s have some answers – ESPN.com

The 37th Ryder Cup is full of questions so let’s have some answers – ESPN.com
“On paper, Europe’s team is superior to the United States entering this year’s Ryder Cup.” Phil Mickelson is a veteran of six Ryder Cups and was part of the last American team to win the biennial matches back in 1999 at The Country Club in Brookline

September 13, 2008

Four tied for lead at Mayor’s Golf Classic – Leaf Chronicle

Four tied for lead at Mayor’s Golf Classic – Leaf Chronicle
Four golfers are tied for the lead after the opening round of the Mayor’s Golf Classic played on Saturday at Swan Lake Charlie Keene, Fred Swope, Jim Duttweiler and Don Parsons each shot a 2-over-par 73 on a windy day that added to the challenge of

September 13, 2008

Small plane makes emergency landing – News1130.com

Small plane makes emergency landing – News1130.com
PITT MEADOWS (NEWS1130) – Some good news following what must have been a frightening incident high above the Swan-E-Set golf course in Pitt Meadows late this afternoon. The two people aboard the Piper Cherokee managed to walk out of the single engine

September 12, 2008

When Might Tiger Pass Jack? – Golf For Women

When Might Tiger Pass Jack? – Golf For Women
Tiger Woods has 13 major-championship victories as a professional, five short of tying Jack Nicklaus’ record. The first chart shows years and locations for Tiger’s major victories as a pro; the second shows future major sites with Tiger’s best

September 11, 2008

PGA Tour Statistics – International Herald Tribune

PGA Tour Statistics – International Herald Tribune
1, Phil Mickelson, 69.52. 2, Sergio Garcia, 69.53. 3 (tie), Vijay Singh and Anthony Kim, 69.62. 5, Padraig Harrington, 69.67. 6, Kenny Perry, 69.75. 7, Camilo Villegas, 69.87. 8, Robert Allenby, 69.88. 9, Jim Furyk, 69.94. 10, Briny Baird, 69.95

September 9, 2008

Labrador that rattled had 13 golf balls inside stomach – News.com.au

Labrador that rattled had 13 golf balls inside stomach – News.com.au
Oscar, a black labrador, also began having a strange sound coming from his stomach. Owner Chris Morrison used to walk Oscar through his local golf course in Fife, Scotland, course that forced his owner, master,. A rattling dog had to have 13 golf

September 8, 2008

Game Reviews: ‘Tiger Woods’ tops season’s golf games – Pantagraph

Game Reviews: ‘Tiger Woods’ tops season’s golf games – Pantagraph
If you re like most sports fans, you haven t watched that much golf since June, when Tiger Woods won the U.S. Open and then announced he was getting knee surgery and was done playing for the rest of 2008. Since then, the PGA Tour has suffered

September 6, 2008

Heavy rain pushes opening round to Friday – ESPN.com

Heavy rain pushes opening round to Friday – ESPN.com
The PGA Tour returns to St. Louis this week for the first time since 2001, and it’s nearly impossible for them to forget the last time they were in the Gateway City, writes ESPN.com’s Bob Harig. Bob Harig The opening round will be Friday, with 36

September 4, 2008

Lady Titans take third in Orchard Hills golf match – McDowell News

Lady Titans take third in Orchard Hills golf match – McDowell News
The McDowell Lady Titans placed a solid third in the opening match of the golf season Tuesday at Orchard Hills (South Caldwell). The Lady Titans carded a 156 to finish behind Watauga (143) and A.C. Reynolds (148). Freedom (158), South Caldwell (166

September 4, 2008

Former PGA Tour winner Tommy Bolt dead at 92 – NBC 15

Former PGA Tour winner Tommy Bolt dead at 92 – NBC 15
World Golf Hall of Fame member Tommy Bolt died last week at the age of 92. Bolt, who began his PGA Tour career at age 28 after serving in World War II and working for a decade in the construction industry, played in 392 official events, winning 15

September 4, 2008

Utah Championship: Golfers keep eye on money list – Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Championship: Golfers keep eye on money list – Salt Lake Tribune
Much of the field competing in this week’s Nationwide Tour event at Willow Creek Country Club is concerned with money lists and PGA Tour qualifying, such as Utah resident Daniel Summerhays, who is outside the top 25. Then there are those using the

September 3, 2008

Rookie golfer defies Bird act – News.com.au

Rookie golfer defies Bird act – News.com.au
But Brent Watson swung back at the Greg Bird scandal yesterday – producing two winning rounds at Golf Australia’s prestigious 2008 state titles. The 23-year-old from Branxton was an unknown until last week, when police prosecuting Bird’s case alleged

September 2, 2008

Orbitz Tees Off New Golf Offerings and Picks Fall’s Best Getaways for – MSN MoneyCentral

Orbitz Tees Off New Golf Offerings and Picks Fall’s Best Getaways for – MSN MoneyCentral
travel, today announced the expansion of its golf site in time for travelers to embrace the fall golf season. With new tee time access, exclusive vacation offers, insider golf tips and tickets to the sport’s top events, Orbitz travelers can now book

September 1, 2008

Tiger Woods 09 All-Play – Chud.com

Tiger Woods 09 All-Play – Chud.com
Anybody here pick this up? It’s getting some pretty great reviews with the control taking a lot of the praise. I might grab a copy today. “Strangling that girl was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. Number one, it was her first movie. Two, she

August 31, 2008

Three in custody after stabbing – Haringey Independent

Three in custody after stabbing – Haringey Independent
Three men are in police custody after a street attack in which the father of a new baby was stabbed to death and his brother was seriously injured. Residents spoke of their shock at the attack in Elland, Halifax, West Yorkshire. A friend of the

August 31, 2008

Todd inquest to ignore private life – Haringey Independent

Todd inquest to ignore private life – Haringey Independent
The inquest into the death of Greater Manchester Chief Constable Michael Todd will not delve into his private life and reported affairs, the coroner for the hearing has confirmed. North West Wales Coroner Dewi Pritchard Jones said about 12 witnesses

August 30, 2008

Prep Score board: Golf – Billings Gazette

Prep Score board: Golf – Billings Gazette
MILES CITY – Billings Central’s boys and Miles City’s girls claimed team titles Friday in the season-opening Miles City Invitational golf tournament. Central took the boys team title with a 312 total, 23 strokes ahead of runner-up Miles City. Miles

August 30, 2008

PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem & Deutsche Bank Americas CEO Seth – MSN MoneyCentral

PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem & Deutsche Bank Americas CEO Seth – MSN MoneyCentral
PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem and Deutsche Bank Americas CEO Seth Waugh rang The Opening Bell SM at the New York Stock Exchange DB is a leading global investment bank with a strong and profitable private clients franchise. A leader in Germany and

August 29, 2008

Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort Offers Special Safe Haven Program – Yahoo Finance

Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort Offers Special Safe Haven Program – Yahoo Finance
Accommodations and Special Rates for Regional Residents Evacuating from Expected Path of Gustav DESTIN, FL, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ – In response to interest from residents in the expected path of Gustav, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is offering a