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In case you weren’t watching, Kim Welch beat out French golfer, Sophie Sandolo to win the Golf Channel’s “Big Break Kaanapali” reality golf competition. The prize package isn’t too shabby, possibly worth putting up with all of the cattiness this season.
Welsh wins entry into the 2008 Navistar LPGA Classic, which is being held in Prattville, Alabama September 25-28. She also gets a 2009 Futures Tour Card with all of the entry fees waived, a 2008 BMW Z4 coupe, and an Adams Golf endorsement that includes $10,000 in cash.
If you didn’t see the show, here is Welch’s pre-show …read more

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The ninth installment of the popular Golf Channel reality series, “Big Break,” begins tonight at 10pm ET. This time the cast is women, some with experience on the Futures and European tours. The twelve golfers will be competing for an exemption for an LGPA Tour event as well as cash, a car, and other prizes. The action all takes place in Maui.
For a sneak peek at the series highlights, visit the Golf Channel’s Web site.

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Yes, golf season is approaching and golf show season is winding down, but there are still a few interesting shows in April, on both sides of the Atlantic. Here’s what’s going on:

New York International Golf Show, April 4-6, 2008. This three-day show at the Jacob Javits Center features golf clubs, golf balls, golf apparel, golf shoes, and golf training aids for sale to the general public. The show will also have golf courses and golf travel exhibits for patrons to explore and two, huge driving ranges, four golf simulators, and two putting challenges for prizes. Admission is $15 for …read more

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Golfers in Southeast Michigan can pretend like it’s golf season as well as learn about all the latest golf resorts and golf gear at the Michigan Golf Show, in Novi (outside of Detroit) March 7-9 and in Lansing March 14 -16. The show is one of the largest consumer golf shows in the United States and will feature scores of exhibitors, over 100 feet of hitting nets, a manufacturer’s demo area, free junior golf instruction, and even a free pancake breakfast for Sunday morning visitors in Novi.
The Novi show will be at the Rock Financial Showplace. Hours are …read more

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The North Coast Golf Show, which calls itself “America’s Favorite Golf Show,” begins its tour of the Northeast and Midwest shortly after New Year’s Day. The weekend show features a large marketplace of new and discounted golf merchandise, information on golf travel, a long-drive competition, golf celebrities, and a manufacturer’s demo range, where you can test the latest clubs.
Admission ranges from $8 to $10 per adult, depending on the city and includes a subscription to Golf Magazine. The following cities are scheduled:

Columbus Ohio – January 11 – 13 – Veteran’s Memorial
Philadelphia – January 23 – 25 – Venue TBA
Washington DC …read more

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