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New Maine course debuts on the Fourth of July	7/3/2008 8:56 AM
A couple of columns ago I wrote about several newly finished, rebuilt and renovated courses throughout New England of note, but I missed the most important one. Old Marsh Country Club in Wells, Maine is the only truly brand new...
July is Family Golf Month	7/2/2008 5:02 AM
Golf participation has been slipping, but maybe Tiger’s dramatic U.S. Open victory will remind parents how important it is to start playing early. In Tiger’s case, it has been $82 million important, and that is just tournament winnings (he makes...
Luxury for less in Minnesota	6/30/2008 4:57 AM
Minnesota claims to have more golfers per capita than any other state. It certainly seems like it has more golf courses per resident, and a number of hidden gems. I recently waxed eloquent about the Classic at Madden’s in the...
An awesome itinerary in Ireland	6/26/2008 4:46 AM
Longtime readers will not be surprised to find I have a love affair with Ireland and Irish golf. In my opinion there is no type of golf course better than the original style, links golf, and no collections of links...
Best U.S. public courses, No. 13: Kapalua	6/24/2008 4:37 AM
The year-long countdown of the best two dozen public courses I have played in America continues towards a stunning climax in December. For more information on the countdown and criteria, see my first January post. I have not featured too...
Pinehurst presents the ultimate buddy trip	6/20/2008 5:04 AM
The Pinehurst Resort is the St. Andrews of America, the place most steeped in golf atmosphere and tradition, just a wonderful place to visit. They have a pretty good golf course too, Pinehurst Number Two, the only course to have...
Tiger tracks: You can play where Woods has won Majors	6/18/2008 9:21 AM
I don’t watch a lot of tournament golf on TV, and I certainly cannot claim to have witnessed every tournament, but with the possible exception of Francis Ouimet beating Harry Vardon in a playoff at the 1913 U.S. Open, a...
Tullymore adds to Michigan's illustrious slate of courses	6/16/2008 4:41 PM
I am in the midst of planning a summer golf trip to Michigan, which I know has some fabulous courses. I plan to play Alister MacKenzie’s classic Crystal Downs, ranked in the world’s top 25, and Arcadia Bluffs, the “new...
Best U.S. public courses, No. 14: Primm Valley	6/12/2008 8:44 AM
The year-long countdown of the best two dozen public courses I have played in America continues towards a stunning climax in December. For more information on the countdown and criteria, see my first January post. As my countdown gets closer...
Play more golf, live longer	6/10/2008 4:32 AM
Amidst rising oil prices, home foreclosures and pandering politicians, the news is depressing. But not this story, my favorite recent breaking news piece. Bloomberg just reported the findings of a study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science...

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Golf Roundup: A Promising Pro Has to Go Back to School	7/5/2008 12:28 PM
In an L.P.G.A. Tour policy toward nonmembers that does not seem necessary anymore, Stacy Lewis will not get credit for her tie for third in last week’s United States Women’s Open.
Golf Roundup: Accurate Approach Shots Land Pernice a One-Shot Lead	7/5/2008 11:33 PM
On a wild day for everyone around him, Tom Pernice Jr. kept it steady and simple Saturday and shot a one-under-par 69 at the AT&T National in Bethesda, Md.
Golf Roundup: Leaders Ahead by 3 at AT&T	7/4/2008 11:26 PM
Jeff Overton continued his one-week turnaround Friday with a five-under 65, giving him a share of the lead with Tom Pernice Jr.
Golf Roundup: Familiarity Leads to Success at AT&T	7/4/2008 12:36 AM
Steve Marino birdied three of his opening four holes, never had a par putt longer than 5 feet and finished his round with an 8-foot birdie to lead a round for only the second time in his career.
Woods Won’t Host Event; He’ll Rest Knee Instead	6/30/2008 11:30 PM
Tiger Woods will not be able to host his AT&T National event this week due to major reconstructive surgery on his left knee.
On Par: New Course Is a Marriage of Ingenuity and Nature	6/29/2008 11:35 PM
The Pound Ridge Golf Club, the first course in New York State designed by Pete and Alice Dye, is high-end, public and of championship caliber.
A Veteran Takes a Bow as a Youngster Takes the Title	6/29/2008 11:32 PM
Exit Annika Sorenstam, enter Inbee Park, the teenager from South Korea who withstood withering pressure to win the United States Open on Sunday.
Wie Tries to Rebuild Her Game and Her Fame	6/28/2008 10:53 PM
Michelle Wie has battled a wrist injury and drama in her professional relationships. She has also gone through more caddies than most pros have drivers.
Beating the Odds in Life, and at the U.S. Open	6/28/2008 10:47 PM
Stacy Lewis, a professional golfer for just 19 days, is neither surprised nor particularly nervous about leading the United States Women’s Open after three rounds.
Golf Notebook: Winner of ’41 Masters to Join Hall of Fame	6/28/2008 1:07 PM
Forty years after he died, Craig Wood has been elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame by earning the minimum 65 percent of the vote.

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Sobel: Expect Tiger to bounce back better than ever	6/30/2008 8:38 PM
After surgery to repair his knee, will Tiger Woods be a shadow of his former self? No one can know for sure, but even if he is only partially healed, a semi-healthy Tiger would still rule over the PGA Tour, writes ESPN.com's Jason Sobel.
Woods discusses knee surgery, not sure of return	7/1/2008 10:56 AM
Tiger Woods set no timetable for his return from surgery and to competitive golf.
Fisher runs away from field to win European Open	7/6/2008 11:46 AM
Britain's Ross Fisher, who contemplated pulling out of the European Open at the start of the week, banished any thoughts of fatigue to gallop to a seven-shot victory in Sunday's final round.
Sorenstam still the queen, beats Ochoa in skins	7/5/2008 3:50 PM
Annika Sorenstam won 11 skins and $165,000 to beat Lorena Ochoa on Saturday in an exhibition event, the Swedish star's third straight victory over the top-ranked Mexican in the competition.
Steady Romero takes control on Champions Tour	7/5/2008 3:50 PM
Eduardo Romero thought this could be his week. He might be right.
Angela Park shoots 62 to move within one of lead	7/6/2008 9:09 AM
Angela Park's final putt was as impressive as her round -- an uphill birdie attempt from about 25 feet that capped a 10-under 62.
Ochoa vs. men of PGA Tour? 'Not going to say no'	7/5/2008 3:52 PM
Top-ranked women's golfer Lorena Ochoa on Friday said she would consider following Annika Sorenstam and take on a male player.
Love, Howell among first Tour golfers drug-tested	7/4/2008 1:01 PM
Charles Howell III and Davis Love III were among the first players chosen for testing under the tour's Anti-Doping Program that went into effect this week.
Woods discusses knee surgery, not sure of return	7/1/2008 10:56 AM
Tiger Woods set no timetable for his return from surgery and to competitive golf.
Love, Beem among British qualifiers; Elkington out	6/30/2008 7:01 PM
Former PGA Championship winners Davis Love III and Rich Beem qualified for the British Open on Monday, but Steve Elkington bogeyed his final two holes and fell short.
Indian Open doubles prize money to $1 million	7/3/2008 6:39 AM
Organizers have doubled the prize fund at the Indian Open, making it a million-dollar tournament for the first time in its 45-year history.
ESPY nominees announced in 37 categories	7/1/2008 11:32 AM
Tiger Woods, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant and Alex Rodriguez are the contenders for best male athlete as the ESPY nominees have been announced.
After missing cut at Open, Wie may need Q-school	6/28/2008 12:01 PM
One week after her best finish on the LPGA Tour in two years, Michelle Wie has another weekend off -- and the possibility of needing to qualify to play on the LPGA Tour next year.
Former golfer Norman weds tennis legend Evert	6/28/2008 10:31 PM
Ex-golfer Greg Norman and tennis legend Chris Evert were married on Saturday in a seaside ceremony held under a veil of tight security on Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
Inbee Park is youngest winner of Women's Open	6/30/2008 5:25 AM
Two weeks away from her 20th birthday, Inbee Park became the youngest winner of the U.S. Women's Open on Sunday by closing with a 2-under 71 as everyone else around her faded away at Interlachen.

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