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Archive for April 2008

April 30th, 2008

Drug Testing Postponed for British Open

Peter Dawson, the Royal & Ancient chief executive, announced Tuesday that the British Open didn’t have the programs in place to start drug testing for this year’s tournament, which begins at Royal Birkdale July 17. Said Dawson:
“We have decided that drug testing will not take place at this year’s Open, but we very much plan […]

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April 30th, 2008

May is PGA Free Lesson Month

PGA pros all over the country are offering free 10-minute golf lessons during the month of May. Last year, more than 6600 pros gave more than 115,000 lessons.
To find a participating course near you, visit the PGA’s “Free Golf Lesson” Web site.
Admittedly, there’s a limit to how much you can learn in 10 minutes, but […]

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April 27th, 2008

Tiger Off Crutches, but “Stir Crazy” Following Surgery

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Tiger Woods posted on his blog this week that he’s feeling better and off of the crutches (but still using a brace), following his knee surgery on April 15. He also put to rest rumors that his knee problem caused him not to win the Master’s […]

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April 26th, 2008

Golf on TV this Weekend - April 26/27

A full schedule of golf events are planned for this weekend, including coverage of the Nationwide Tour. Below is the television coverage (all times are ET).
Saturday, April 26930am - 1230pm - European Tour - BMW Asian Open in Shanghai, China - Golf Channel1pm - 4pm - Nationwide Tour - Henrico County Open in Richmond, […]

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April 25th, 2008

Who Was Bryon Nelson?

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The PGA golfers are in Irving, Texas this weekend competing in the EDS Byron Nelson Championship, a part of the PGA circuit since 1944. But who is Byron Nelson, for whom the tournament is named? Simply, the best golfer of his era.
Bryon Nelson […]

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April 24th, 2008

Win a Chance to Meet Tiger

Win a chance for you and your dad (or a friend) to meet and possibly even play golf with Tiger Woods. Gillette is sponsoring a “Play with a Champion” contest where the top prize is a trip for two to a US destination and a meeting with Tiger (or tennis star, Roger Federer or soccer […]

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April 22nd, 2008

Lorena Ochoa Wins Fourth Straight Tournament

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While many in the golf world had their eyes on the Masters Tournament, Tiger’s knee surgery, and Trevor Immelman’s surprising win at Augusta, the best woman golfer in the world was quietly winning…and winning…and winning again. On Sunday, she handily won the Ginn Open, her fourth win in […]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 0 comments

April 21st, 2008

Golf Instruction: Managing your Emotions

Playing a good round of golf isn’t all physical. It also requires a steady emotional game. Dr. Morris Picken, a sports psychologist in Sea Island, Georgia gives some advice on managing your emotions on the golf course. Take a look:

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By Sandy Mitchell -- 1 comment

April 19th, 2008

Golf on TV this Weekend - 4/19-20

A full schedule of golf events are planned for this weekend. Below is the television coverage (all times are ET).
Saturday, April 19l1pm - 3pm - LPGA - Ginn Open in Reunion, Florida - CBS3pm - 6pm - PGA - Verizon Heritage Classic in Hilton Head, SC - CBS4pm - 6pm - Champions Tour - […]

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April 18th, 2008

Golf in the Olympics?

Golf hasn’t been a part of the Olympic games since 1904, but the idea is being discussed again…and it has some strong support. PGA Tour Commissioner, Tim Finchem has spoken out in favor of the move. So have Masters Tournament Chairman, Bill Payne and 2007’s #2-ranked golfer, Phil Mickelson.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will vote […]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 4 comments

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