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Tennis legend, Chris Evert and former British Open champion, Greg Norman, were married Saturday alongside the beach on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, according to “People” magazine. The ceremony was attended by 140 of the couple’s friends and family, including broadcaster, Matt Lauer and musician, Corey Hart. Evert’s three sons were present as were Norman’s son and daughter. Evert’s son, Colton (12) was the ring bearer and her sons, Nicky (14) and Alex (16) walked her down the aisle. Norman’s son Greg Jr. was his father’s best man.

Evert and Norman, both 53, were engaged on December 9 of last year. It is the third marriage for Evert and the second for Norman.

We wish them much happiness.

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Pros from around the world will be competing in Michigan and in England today (June 30, 2008) for the remaining 24 spots in the Open Championship field, scheduled to begin July 17 at Royal Birkdale in Northwest England.

Two hundred forty golfers will tee up at England’s Sunningdale Old and New courses and in Michigan, at TPC Michigan and the Dearborn Country Club. The contest will be a 36-hole stroke play competition, with 12 spots in England and 12 spots in the United States on the line.

The competition in England will include two-time Masters Champion, Jose Maria Olazabal and Thomas Levet, who lost in a play-off for the 2002 Open title. The Michigan field includes Steve Elkington, Arron Oberholser, and Daniel Chopra (picture above), who led the weekend’s Buick Open at the end of the third round.

The US Women’s Open is going head-to-head with coverage of the PGA’s Buick Open this weekend and the Nationwide Tour is in Canada for Wayne Gretsky’s first event. Below is full schedule (all times are ET).

Saturday, June 28
8am – 11am – European Tour – Open de France ALSTOM in Paris – Golf Channel
1pm – 4pm – Champions Tour – Commerce Bank Championship in East Meadow, NY – Golf Channel
3pm – 6pm – PGA Tour – Buick Open in Grand Blanc, MI – CBS
3pm – 6pm – LPGA – US Women’s Open in Edina, MN – NBC
630pm -930pm – Nationwide Tour – Wayne Gretsky Classic in Clarksburg, Ontario – Golf Channel

Sunday, June 29
8am – 11am – European Tour – Open de France ALSTOM in Paris – Golf Channel
1pm – 4pm – Champions Tour – Commerce Bank Championship in East Meadow, NY – Golf Channel
3pm – 6pm – PGA Tour – Buick Open in Grand Blanc, MI – CBS
3pm – 6pm – LPGA – US Women’s Open in Edina, MN – NBC
630pm -930pm – Nationwide Tour – Wayne Gretsky Classic in Clarksburg, Ontario – Golf Channel

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I confess. I can’t quite get into this show. The premise is good. (12 women golfers compete for prizes that include an exemption to a 2009 LPGA tournament, a vehicle, cash, and other prizes.) However, I’ve found the reality this season to be a little whiny and seem to always end up asleep between the end of the hour.

It’s now Week Ten and the competition is down to just three players: Lori Atsedes, 44, from Orlando; Sophie Sandolo, 31, from Nice, France; and Kim Welch, 25, from Sacramento.

Eliminated this past week was Canadian golfer, Christina Lecuyer. Below another competitor, Tina Miller (who was eliminated earlier in the series) discusses the drama, the golf, and the lack of etiquette.

I came across this video about Tiger Woods while looking for something else on YouTube this morning. I’d seen clips of his golf skills as a child, but never all together like this. This video shows his development from age 2 to 20. It’s amazing that his golf swing at around age 4 looks very very similar to his swing today. Yes, the concentration is there, but it’s also good to see that he was just a kid, too. Take a look:

This week’s theme at the b5media Sports Channel is “Feelin’ Good.” Today we highlight the feel good stories, charity work and other positive aspects from the world of sports. Oftentimes, we hear more about the negative news and don’t accentuate the positive impact of athletes and sports.

Let’s look at our rundown about what has us feelin’ good about sports today.

• Allison at BCS Frenzy talks about Fighting Illini coach Ron Zook and Coaches vs. Cancer.
• Blake at All Poker Addicts tells us about what makes him feel good in poker.
• Michael at Jab and Grapple discusses the WWE and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
• Here at Green Posse, we tell you about warming up before golf to make sure that you feel good.
• Jeanne at Light the Torch was feeling good about her interview with gymnast Paul Hamm.
• Cherie at Dejuiced lets us know about Greg Oden and his charity work.
• David at Every Morning Quarterback talks about the NFL rookies and their visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
• Tony at Inside the Ballpark discusses Astros first baseman Lance Berkman and his charity work with kids.
• Tim at Do You NASCAR talks about Marcos Ambrose and the Wood Brothers return to prosperity.
• Don at Getting Reel tells us about Elton Luce Jr. and his support of The Armed Forces Foundation.
• Jyle at The Footie discusses the many charities of David Beckham.
• Ryan at College Fastbreak talks about former Tennessee guard Chris Lofton and his quiet victory over cancer.
• Stephen at Hoops Fantasy lets us know about David Robinson and his Carver Academy.
• Stephen tells us more at Knuckle Curve concerning Josh Hamilton’s battle back from injuries and drug use.
• Joe at Ladies Court discusses how the Phoenix Mercury are giving back.
• Lyndsey at Girls Dig Sports talks about “Lil’ Bit” Shannon Bobbitt and her road to the WNBA.
• Jodie at Gossip on Sports tells us how a sports bra saved an alpine hiker.
• Erica at Rackets and Balls lets us know that John McEnroe is selling a Warhol portrait to benefit Habitat for Humanity.
• Jeanne at Hockey Beat tells us about the NHL’s “Hockey Fights Cancer” campaign.
• Kori at The Fantasy Kickoff discusses George Martin’s cross country journey to support Heroes of Ground Zero.

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Last week we wrote about Footjoy’s daily sweepstakes for a pair of USA MyJoys golf shoes. This week Footjoy has announced a sweepstakes for a patriotic “My USA” golf glove.

To enter, simply complete the sweepstakes form on their Web site between now and June 29. You must be at least 18 years old and a US resident to enter.

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Now that we’ve all recovered from the Men’s US Open and Tiger’s withdrawal from the season following the tournament, it’s time to look at the US Women’s Open, being held this week at Interlachen Country Club in Edina, Minnesota (just outside of Minneapolis).

Twelve-year tour veteran, Cristie Kerr will attempt to defend her 2007 title, something that no one has been able to do in the 42-year history of the tournament. She’ll be part of a 156-woman field that includes Lorena Ochoa, Morgan Pressel, Paula Creamer, 2003 winner Hilary Lunke (pictured above), Natalie Gublis, and Annika Sorenstam.

Interlachen is a par 73, 6789-yard course. The tournament will be broadcast on ESPN2 on Wednesday, ESPN on Thursday and Friday, and on NBC on Saturday and Sunday.

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This week the b5media Sports Channel is talking about “feeling good.” To me, that could be anything about playing golf this time of year, when the air is cool and dry (at least in Ohio) and the courses are lush and green. However, warming up before you play golf is a great way to make sure that you “feel good” through all 18 holes. Below are a few tips to getting your body ready to play golf:

Stewart Cink, who has been playing good, but not winning golf of late, captured the Travelers Championship win this past weekend by one stroke over Tommy Armour III and Hunter Mahan. Cink came in second to Tiger Woods in this year’s WGC Match Play competition, but his last win was in 2004 at the WGC-NEC Tournament in Akron.

The 35-year-old Cink, a native of Alabama, has been a pro golfer since 1995. The Travelers is his 12th professional win. Cink also made our “Eight Hottest Guys on the PGA Tour” list earlier this year.

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