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Michelle Wie, the 19-year-old golf media darling who has yet to live up to her potential, is making her debut as a full LPGA tour member with a strong start. After the first day, she is just one stroke behind leader Angela Stanford at the SBS Open on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, Wie’s home state.
This is the first professional start for Wie since she was disqualified in July at the State Farm Classic. Wie earned her LPGA tour card in December by finishing seventh in qualifying school. Previously, she had played LPGA events on sponsors exemptions.
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One of the 13 founding members of the LPGA, Betty Jameson passed away on Saturday, February 8 in Boynton Beach, Florida. She was 89. Jameson won 14 amateur titles before turning pro in 1945. She went on to win the US Women’s Open in 1947, the Women’s Western Open in 1954, and 13 other LPGA events.
Said LPGA Commissioner, Carolyn Bivens of her death, “As a result of Betty’s elegant ambition, generations of women have benefited from her dedication, vision and sacrifice. We are very sorry to lose her. At the same time, we celebrate her life and her …read more

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Tiger Woods and his wife, Elin announced the arrival of their second child on Sunday, a baby boy named Charlie Axel Woods. Both mother and baby are doing well. In the statement released on Monday, Woods said,
“Elin and I are thrilled to announce the birth of our son, Charlie Axel Woods. Both Charlie and Elin are doing great and we want to thank everyone for their sincere best wishes and kind thoughts. Sam is very excited to be a big sister and we feel truly blessed to have such a wonderful family.”
This is the couple’s second child. They …read more

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Footjoys, maker of a variety of golf products, is running another sweepstakes, this one ideal for early season golfers. Each Monday from now until March 1 (2009), the company is awarding a grand prize consisting of a rain suit, raingrip gloves, and a DryJoys bucket hat.
To enter, simply visit the Footjoys site and complete the form. You must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the 50 US states or District of Columbia to enter. You can enter once a week. The approximate retail value of each grand prize is $455.

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Tiger Woods and Barack Obama on the links together? In his latest newsletter, Tiger says they are “going to make it happen.” Woods met the new president during the inauguration events when Woods was invited to speak at the ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial on January 18 (pictured above). When he asked Obama whether he’d like to play golf, the leader of the free world said he’d love to; presumably, he’s just another Tiger fan.
Says Woods about Obama, “I think the thing that impressed me the most about him was the way he carries himself. He has great …read more

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Ryder Cup team member, Anthony Kim is the latest PGA player to commit to playing on the European Tour in 2009. Kim, 23, won two PGA tournaments in 2008 and is currently ranked #8 in the world. Camilo Villegas and Geoff Ogilvy have previously announced that they will compete on both tours. Phil Mickelson is expected to join them.
European members must play 12 times, including six tournaments in America–three majors and three World Golf Championships.
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Footjoy has launched a new sweepstakes with prizes including a pair of SYNR-G golf shoes and a top-of-the-line SkyCaddie SG5 Range Finder. To enter, simply visit the Footjoy Web site. The contest is open to residents of the 50 United States age 18 and older. You may enter once each week until November 18 (2008).

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Golf season is starting to wind down, but there are still a few events to watch. Televised events include the following:(all times are EDT).
Saturday, November 19am – noon – European Tour – Volvo Masters in Cadiz, Spain – Golf Channel130pm – 430pm – PGA Tour – Ginn Sur Mer Classic in Port St. Lucie, Florida – Golf Channel430pm – 7pm- Champions Tour – Charles Schwab Cup Championship in Sonoma, California – Golf Channel
Sunday, November 28am – 11am – European Tour – Volvo Masters in Cadiz, Spain – Golf Channel130pm – 430pm – PGA Tour – Ginn Sur Mer Classic …read more

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In the video below, golf pro Fred Spinelli of Utah’s Remuda Golf Club talks about golf basics, including posture, grip, and striking the ball.

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LPGA “hottie,” Natalie Gulbis is busy taping episodes of the next season of Donald Trump’s reality show, “Celebrity Apprentice.” The 25-year-old crowd favorite is joining Dennis Rodman, reality show veteran Khloe Kardashian, and comedian Joan Rivers and her daughter Melissa. The show is scheduled to air in January 2009.
Gulbis is no stranger to reality TV. She is featured in the Golf Channel’s “Natalie Gulbis Show.”
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