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Posts about Golf Tips Golf Instruction and Golf News issue #85

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July 6th, 2011
07/06/2011
On an oceanfront terrace in the Portuguese sardine-fishing hamlet Meia Praia, Sergio Vidal Balaguer is betting $1 billion that a “new luxury” will emerge from global economic calamity. more…
07/06/2011
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — One is a 13-year-old, getting ready for eighth grade, spending the start of her U.S. Open week wondering if she should be asking these players for autographs or playin more…
07/06/2011
Yani Tseng of Taiwan said on Wednesday she turned to former world number one Annika Sorenstam for advice as she seeks to complete a career grand slam at this week’s U.S. Women’s Open. more…
Golf: Jack's wisdom to Tigersportal.com.au
07/06/2011
Jack Nicklaus has urged Tiger Woods to focus on getting back to top fitness before attempting to break his record haul of 18 majors. more…
07/06/2011
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07/06/2011
LPGA commissioner Mike Whan says Lexi Thompson is a unique player, and he doesn’t see his granting her a waiver to attend LPGA Q-School as a 16-year-old this summer creating a new junior pipeline to more…
07/06/2011
Read what Jason Sobel had to say on the eve of the U.S. Women’s Open. more…
07/06/2011
Paula Creamer looks to defend while Yani Tseng tries to complete the grand slam. Randall Mell writes that the mission is possible for only one. more…
07/06/2011
Americans from Gary Woodland to Phil Mickelson are prepping for the British Open in the Scottish Open at Castle Stuart. more…
07/06/2011
INVERNESS, Scotland, July 6 (Reuters) – Colin Montgomerie heads to this week’s Scottish Open for his last throw of the dice as he bids to qualify for a 22nd consecutive British Open. more…

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July 6th, 2011
07/07/2011
Raising the pin: Dodd takes second in USGA tourneyStar Community NewspapersThat was about par for the course from the Old MacDonald Golf Course at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Ore., this past w more…
Golf items tampabay.com
07/07/2011
StarNewsOnline.com (blog)Golf itemsTampabay.comTampabay.com/golf has you covered. The site has all public regulation and executive courses in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Hernando counties. Each more…
07/06/2011
USA TodayCronin on golf: Chicago needs a summer classicSouthtownStarAP file photo Here's a concept that could be a big hit among Chicago-area golf fans: an annual big-time tournament played on the more…
07/06/2011
Playing in the sand on a beach, golf getaway on Kiawah Island, SCChicago Sun-TimesSTAYING THERE: Kiawah Island Golf Resort includes the Sanctuary hotel as well as 600 villas and homes that can be rent more…
07/06/2011
Aronimink feels more like US Open than US Open didSan Jose Mercury NewsJoe Ogilvie prepares to putt on the 18th green in during the first round of the AT&T National golf tournament at Aronimink Go more…
07/06/2011
USA TodaySorenstam a spectator at site of 1st win in majorUSA TodaySorenstam didn't even pack her golf bag for her trip to the US Women's Open this week at the Broadmoor, the course where in 1 more…
07/06/2011
Callaway interim CEO seeks to regain market shareSan Jose Mercury NewsAP NEW YORK—Callaway Golf's new interim president and CEO, Anthony Thornley, said Thursday that the golf equipment maker wil more…
07/06/2011
Eurosport.com ASIABetsy King enjoying Women's Open 'nightmare'Orlando SentinelBetsy King is having golf nightmares again, like the one in which a tree is hindering her backswing – on the more…
07/06/2011
USA TodayExperts' Picks: John Deere ClassicESPN (blog)Drop ESPN.com golf writer Bob Harig a line, and every Thursday, he'll respond to some of the best questions. Ask Harig a question Winner: more…
07/06/2011
The GuardianWho's trending up, down midway through the PGA seasonTampabay.comLike it or not, golf is better with Tiger Woods healthy: The hard core fans are going to watch golf no matter who is pl more…

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July 6th, 2011
07/05/2011
Site: Colorado Springs, Colo. more…
Golf course sale puts island to the forethescotsman.scotsman.com
07/05/2011
A HIGH-PROFILE couple have bought a world-renowned island golf course and hotel, and pledged to make it one of Scotland’s top attractions. more…
07/05/2011
Those minor injuries to his left leg will keep Tiger Woods from playing in a second straight major, next week’s British Open.In an announcement on his website on Tuesday that came as no surprise, Wo more…
07/05/2011
Halfway through the season, part of Geoff Ogilvy feels as though he’s just getting started. more…
07/05/2011
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07/05/2011
The Golfweek research team detailed the nine equipment category leaders from Congressional. Acushnet brands won every count except three. more…
07/05/2011
ShotVision introduces a cutting edge iPhone application that will revolutionize the way golf and other sports are mastered. With its high-quality video footage, combined with high-end motion graphics more…
07/05/2011
Moe Croak has been a golf professional for only about a third of his life, but he and his favorite sport have been inseparable for a lot longer than that. more…
07/05/2011
Tiger Woods announced that he is skipping the British Open, but Jason Sobel writes the billion-dollar question remains: when will he return? more…
07/05/2011
* Woods to miss British Open because of leg problems more…

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July 6th, 2011
07/06/2011
USA TodayAnalysis: Injuries derailing Geoff OgilvyUSA TodayOgilvy, a former US Open champion and three-time World Golf Championship winner, is No. 79 in the FedEx Cup standings with the playoffs loomi more…
07/06/2011
Sydney Morning HeraldFIGUEROA: Americans have a 'major' problemNorth County TimesHis victory over the Fourth of July weekend just may have saved American golf. With the demise of Tiger Woods b more…
07/05/2011
At a glance: This week in golfUSA TodayTelevision: Golf Channel (Thursday-Friday, 3-6 pm, 9:30 pm-12:30 am) and CBS (Saturday-Sunday, 3-6 pm). Last year: Steve Stricker successfully defended his title more…
07/05/2011
Begley, O'Dell share lead at W.Va. AmateurUSA TodayBegley didn't start competitive golf until his sophomore year, earning a top 10 individual finish at last fall's high school state tourna more…
07/05/2011
Mumbai MirrorBubba shows what not to do in another countryUSA TodayHe was there long enough to take photos of that big tower (Eiffel). He rode around in a circle at some archway (Arc de Triomphe). He more…
07/05/2011
Golf Notes: Singh, Ogilvy added to strong Canadian Open fieldVancouver SunGeoff Ogilvy hits his approach shot to the 8th green during the second round at the 75th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club more…
07/05/2011
Military Family Golf Day shares game with more than 800 attendeesPGA.comWASHINGTON, DC — More than 800 golf fans in Washington, DC honored our American heroes and helped kick off Family Golf Month at more…
07/05/2011
USA TodayWhat's hot in golf: TaylorMade's R11 is white hotUSA TodayEach week USA TODAY will roll out a new product from the world of golf. This week's product is TaylorMade's R11 drive more…
07/05/2011
CBC.caNo British Open for TigerFOXSports.comAfter more than 20 years of covering everything from election campaigns to Olympic Games, Robert Lusetich turned his focus to writing about his first love more…
07/05/2011
CBC.caGary Player to Join Palmer, Nicklaus as Masters' Golf Honorary StartersBloombergGary Player will join Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer as an honorary starter for the 2012 Masters Tournament, more…

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July 6th, 2011
07/04/2011
A burn-off at the Otago Golf Club on Balmacewen Rd is being investigated by the Otago Regional Council after smoke was seen across the city yesterday. read more more…
07/04/2011
A few weeks ago, one of Golf Digest’s Top 50 Teachers in America visited Old Works Golf Club in Anaconda for two days, giving clinics to area junior golfers as well as adults. more…
07/04/2011
Miura Golf’s latest forged iron set allows the average golfer a chance to play with elite-looking and elite-performing clubs. more…
07/04/2011
Adams Golf allows consumers to mix and match hybrids and irons to form a perfect, individual set of clubs. more…
07/04/2011
July 4 (Reuters) – Leading money winners on the 2011 European Tour Race to Dubai on Monday (British unless stated): more…
Golf-PGA Tour money listnews.yahoo.com
07/04/2011
July 4 (Reuters) – Leading money winners on the 2010 PGA Tour on Monday (U.S. unless stated): more…
07/04/2011
July 4 (Reuters) – PGA Tour 2011 FedExCup points table on Monday (U.S. unless stated): more…
07/04/2011
Nick Watney, Rickie Fowler and Bubba Watson just don’t stir the emotions that the missing Tiger Woods does. more…
07/04/2011
For Chris Logan, a golf ball to the head led to a life-saving diagnosis. more…
07/04/2011
“Air Deere,” as the chartered 767 is called by tournament officials, has become more than just a perk for United Kingdom-bound players, for many PGA Tour types it’s become a reason to come to TP more…

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July 6th, 2011
07/05/2011
Wired NewsTee Off With Tech: 9 Wired Golf EssentialsWired NewsRead the individual reviews: TaylorMade R11 driver. Mizuno JPX-800 irons. Edel custom putter. Bushnell Pinseeker Hybrid Garmin Approach S1 more…
07/04/2011
Telegraph.co.ukPoulter urges injury-hit Woods to miss The OpenMirror.co.ukIAN POULTER has urged Tiger Woods to skip The Open and only return to golf when he is fully fit. And the European Ryder Cup st more…
07/04/2011
Driving 'golf entertainment' into the futureToronto StarThe brothers, inventors by trade, developed a microchip to place inside a golf ball, without affecting its weight or trajectory, which c more…
07/04/2011
This Week in Golf — July 7th through July 10thLos Angeles TimesGolf Channel has the first two rounds, while CBS picks up the coverage for the final two days. Next week is the 140th Open Championship more…
07/04/2011
This Week in Golf — July 7th through July 10thMiamiHerald.comGolf Channel has the first two rounds, while CBS picks up the coverage for the final two days. Next week is the 140th Open Championship in more…
07/04/2011
Pat Carter looks to shine again at W.Va. AmateurUSA TodayThe insurance firm manager doesn't play as much competitive golf and doesn't practice much. And 11-year-old Hogan Carter is in Little L more…
07/04/2011
Daily MailGolf Ball to the Head Leads to Life-Saving Cancer DiagnosisKGO-AMChris Logan never saw it coming — that is, the golf ball that nearly knocked him unconscious or the cancer diagnosis that fo more…
07/04/2011
Peace, love and golf in La Paz, MexicoWorldGolf.com (blog)I was there last fall when they opened the new Gary Player-designed course at the Costa Baja Golf Club and Resort. And except for a slightly h more…
07/04/2011
JoongAng DailyPar 3: The ups and downs from Independence Day weekend in golfProGolfTalkNick Watney: Watney is playing the best golf of his career right now – as in 2011. Despite disappointments at t more…
07/04/2011
BBC SportGood Stuff, Scary Stuff In Pro GolfSouthern Pines PilotThere's a lot of good stuff happening in professional golf these days. But there's also some stuff going on that's just a li more…

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July 6th, 2011
07/03/2011
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07/03/2011
While Rory McIlroy was destroying the field at the U.S. Open a few weeks ago, four American politicians were having their own little golf tournament. more…
07/03/2011
Clamoring for a breakout star, America may have found it on Fourth of July weekend as Nick Watney won for the second time this year. more…
07/03/2011
From Bubba Watson’s French mis-adventure to Robert Garrigus’ revelations of marijuana use on Tour, this week has been anything but dull. more…
Longtime golf guru retiringmycentraljersey.com
07/03/2011
BEDMINSTER — David McGhee, the general manager of Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club, has been playing golf — or at least doing something golf-related — for nearly his entire life. more…
07/03/2011
Homestead Golf Course near Tipp City will host the 57th annual Ohio Left-Handers Golf Championship July 16-17.The tournament is open to people of all ages, all ability levels, both male and female, wh more…

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July 6th, 2011
07/04/2011
CBC.caAronimink needed more star powerAmerican Chronicle_ Aronimink Golf Club's two-year audition in the professional golf spotlight took a final bow Sunday, well ahead of the forecast thunderstor more…
LOCAL GOLF – Washington Postwashingtonpost.com
07/04/2011
LOCAL GOLFWashington PostIn the MGA red, white and blue tournament, Brandon Watkins won gross. Bryan Cullins won net. In the senior two man tournament, Tom Winegardner and Bill Shenas won low gross. B more…
07/03/2011
CBC.caSpittle sets course record at Montreal ChampionshipVancouver SunCanadian native Rod Spittle hits his drive on the ninth hole during the second round of the Montreal Championship presented by Des more…
07/03/2011
Kansas City StarTired of lockouts? Here's a few sports could useSeattle Post IntelligencerBubba Watson of the US tees off at the 4th hole, on the first day of the French Golf Open at the Golf Nati more…
07/03/2011
TSNJohn Cook gets third win with record-setting effort at Montreal OpenAHN | All Headline NewsJohn Cook started his week cranking out birdies at the Club de Golf Fontainebleau and that's how he en more…
07/03/2011
BBC SportNick Watney Wins Golf's AT&T National for 2nd PGA Tour Title of 2011BloombergNick Watney shot a final-round 4- under-par 66 to win the AT&T National, his second title on golf' more…
07/03/2011
BBC SportWatney flawless to win by 2 shots at AroniminkAlbany Times UnionNick Watney tees off on the third hole in the final round of the AT&T National golf tournament at Aronimink Golf Club, Sund more…
07/03/2011
Moore man killed in golf cart incident near Lake TexomaNewsOK.comMichael Everett Macey, 41, of Moore died early Sunday in a golf cart accident southeast of Kingston in Marshall County, the Oklahoma Hi more…
07/03/2011
TSNThomas Levet 'living out his dream' to finally claim French Open crownThe GuardianFrench golfer Thomas Levet holds the trophy after winning the French Open at Le Golf National near Paris. P more…
07/03/2011
PoliticoBill Clinton teases Joe Biden on golf summitPoliticoBill Clinton says he called Vice President Joe Biden after last month's “golf summit” and said he must have thrown the game to lose more…

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July 6th, 2011
07/02/2011
Rickie Fowler and Nick Watney took advantage of low scoring in Rd. 3 at the AT&T, co-leading after a 64 and course-record 62, respectively. more…
07/02/2011
Connoisseurs of amateur golf should rejoice in the U.S. Amateur and Women’s Amateur Public Links championships more…
07/02/2011
Dear Dr. Donohue: I’m sure golf is one of the most injury-free sports imaginable. Do you know the common injuries from golf? I don’t mean things like slipping and falling or getting hit with a golf ba more…
07/02/2011
Golf cart owners increasingly seem to be taking measures to ensure the safety of the lives of their children and pets while on the road. more…
Golf can lead to injuriesstltoday.com
07/01/2011
Dear Dr. Donohue • I’m sure golf is one of the most injury-free sports imaginable. Do you know the common injuries from golf? I don’t mean things like slipping and falling or getting hit with a gol more…
07/01/2011
A master-planned community best known for golf-cart commuting could become the next hotbed testing ground for the connected car. more…

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July 6th, 2011
Longtime golf guru retiring dailyrecord.com
07/03/2011
Longtime golf guru retiringDailyrecord.comBEDMINSTER — David McGhee, the general manager of Fiddler's Elbow Country Club, has been playing golf — or at least doing something golf-related — f more…
07/02/2011
CBC.caLu Takes over Lead in Montreal ChampionshipCybergolf NationalThe $1.8 million Champions Tour event is being played at Club de Golf Fontainebleau in Quebec Lu, a native of Taiwan, carded four bir more…
07/02/2011
The GuardianGolf / French Open / Kaymer back in the swing in FranceHa’aretz"I thought, 'You're one of the best players in the world and you're not able to hit the right golf shots at more…
07/02/2011
Local golf: Story Shaw looks to repeat at Jack Nicklaus eventPalm Beach PostShaw is one of 84 junior golfers expected to compete in the event, which is sponsored by Jack and Barbara Nicklaus and condu more…
07/02/2011
USA TodayGolf's run at Aronimink ends; a major on the way?Comcast SportsNet PhiladelphiaTrue, Merion in Ardmore will host the 2013 US Open for the fifth time and for the first time since 1981, and more…
07/02/2011
Myrtle Beach Sun NewsHead injuries common in golf cart accidentsThe Augusta ChronicleChris Rhea at Jones Creek Golf Club in Evans. In April 2007, at Westlake Golf Club, Rhea fell off the back of a gol more…
07/02/2011
Golf Course Review – Pacific Dunes Golf CourseMiamiHerald.comKnown as a minimalist architect, Doak began his design career in 1989 with his first solo design, High Pointe Golf Club in Michigan. Slowly more…
07/02/2011
2011 Saginaw News Boys Golf Dream TeamMLive.comPhil McCain, a junior at Frankenmuth High School tees off from the second hole during the golf regional at The Fortress Golf Club in Frankenmuth. – (Brit more…
07/02/2011
BBC SportKaymer back in the swing in FranceReuters UKGermany's Martin Kaymer prepares to tee off from the first hole during the French Open golf tournament at the Golf National course in Saint-Que more…
07/02/2011
TSNMorrison falls into a tie with Foster in FranceToronto SunJames Morrison of England hits a ball out off the bunker from the third hole during the French Open golf tournament at the Golf National co more…

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