Tiger roared for Melbourne, but Sydney gets a quiet American Nov 17, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Richard HindsNovember 17, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Americans love long greens: Woods Nov 13, 2009
American golf tended to make its greens too soft and it was "infatuated" with long courses, Tiger Woods said. The 14-time major winner praised the Kingston Heath links course being used for this week's Australian Masters as forcing him to think about his game rather than the manicured layouts he plays on the US PGA Tour. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ball bounces into Toy Hall of Fame Nov 6, 2009
In the words of American golf great Tiger Woods, It will always be the ball and me. A selection of 25 balls of all sizes and materials were put on display, from table tennis, golf, basketball, billiard, football, and bowling balls to hyper-bouncing rubber balls, wind-steered beach balls, foamlike Nerfs, and an old-style leather soccer ball. (Boston Globe)
Report: LPGA event coming to La Costa Nov 5, 2009
The Carlsbad tournament will be managed by the LPGA Tour in conjunction with Chicago-based Global Golf Management, which stages events on the three major American golf tours, including the World Golf Championships tournaments on the PGA Tour and the Solheim Cup on the LPGA.. April Shute, the general manager of La Costa, did not return a phone call seeking comment. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Thanksgiving at Pinehurst a buffet of fun Oct 17, 2009
Widely known as the cradle of American golf, Pinehurst has hosted more golf championships than any other site in America, including the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Ryder Cup Matches, PGA Tour Championship and many others. It will be the host of back-to-back U.S. Open and U.S. Women s Open Championships in 2014. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Legendary writer retires Oct 13, 2009
Be it the Masters: Was it the biggest thing in American golf since Ben Hogan s Pro Slam in 1953. he penned after Jack Nicklaus epic victory in 1986. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Incentive OK'd for Industry Oct 7, 2009
"They would be putting new taxable dollars in Moore County, and that's appropriate because this is the home of American golf," said Ray Ogden, director of Partners in Progress, the community's economic development agency. advertisement. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Richard Abalos in serious condition after horse accident Oct 6, 2009
He is or has been active in numerous community organizations including the Odessa College board of trustees, Pan American Golf Association, LULAC, Tejano Democrats and Hispanic Heritage. Former Gov. Mark White appointed Abalos to the Texas Youth Commission. (Odessa American, TX)
Board Agrees to Incentive for Eaton Oct 6, 2009
"They're putting new taxable dollars in Moore County, which is appropriate because this is the home of American golf," said Ray Ogden, director of Partners in Progress, the economic development agency serving the community. Ogden said Eaton is considering relocating to unoccupied buildings on Murray Hill Road and Turner Street in Southern PInes. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Woods turns his talents to design: Golf superstar to create course in N.C. Oct 4, 2009
SWANNANOA, N.C. -- Standing in what will eventually be the 18 {+t}{+h} fairway of his first American golf course design the Cliffs at High Carolina Tiger Woods looked up the hill Saturday morning toward a white stake designating where the 18 {+t}{+h} green will be built. Woods stood on bulldozed dirt, still thick with sticks and stumps, under a blue October sky. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Teenager Thompson grabs the spotlight at Navistar Classic Oct 2, 2009
(AP) The future of American golf was on display Thursday in the first round of the Navistar Classic. 14, opened with a sizzling 7-under 65 to take the clubhouse lead. (USA Today -- Sports)
No. 40 Bulldogs Prepare to Host Yale Women’s Intercollegiate Sep 26, 2009
The course is recognized as one of the finest examples of early American golf course design with large deeply bunkered greens and narrow rolling fairways. The course has been the site of every significant state championship, two USGA Junior National events, the 1991, 2004, and 2010 NCAA Eastern Regional championships and both the men's and women's ECAC Championships. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Time running out for pair to climb back into top tier Sep 20, 2009
The links course, on the Tasmanian coast and a two-hour drive from Launceston, has been ranked 43rd in the top 100 courses in the world by the American Golf Magazine. Other Australian courses in the rankings include Royal Melbourne West (14), Kingston Heath (27), NSW (38), Royal Adelaide (72) and Royal Melbourne East (87). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
RECOGNITION: Palmer's name, persona well known Sep 2, 2009
Icon of American golf meet icon of American TV. In an episode of The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show (from 1971) the spinoff from , the first animated series made for prime time the golfing great makes an appearance in Bedrock in front of Fred Flintstone. (USA Today -- Sports)
The Country Club to host US Amateur in ’13 Aug 29, 2009
It remains arguably the most important victory in American golf, coming at a time when the game was still establishing roots here. It was the first of three US Opens held at The Country Club; the USGA awarded the 1963 Open to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Ouimet s win, and returned in 1988 for the 75th anniversary. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Solheim Cup showed market there for women's golf Aug 25, 2009
"A few years ago, it looked like American golf was very old, and we had quite an old team on the Solheim Cup," Pressel said. "Now it's younger than ever.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
W.Va. links, birthplace of American golf, for sale Aug 16, 2009
links, birthplace of American golf, for sale - Golf- nbcsports ... links, birthplace of American golf, for sale ... (AP) -West Virginia's Oakhurst Links is up for sale - the birthplace of American golf, where sheep roam the fairways and modern technology takes a back seat to hickory-shafted clubs. (MSNBC -- Sports)
West Virginia course, America's oldest, for sale Aug 16, 2009
-- West Virginia's Oakhurst Links is up for sale -- the birthplace of American golf, where sheep roam the fairways and modern technology takes a back seat to hickory-shafted clubs. Owner Lewis Keller said that after 50 years, it's time for someone else to oversee the White Sulphur Springs course that held its first competition in 1884. (ESPN -- Golf)
Need A Golf Course? A Landmark Goes On Sale Aug 16, 2009
A Landmark Goes On Sale If youre in the market for a golf course, the birthplace of American golf is on the market ... (August 15, 2009)If youre in the market for a golf course, the birthplace of American golf is up for sale. (KWTX.com, TX)
RSAs Bronner named GolfDigest All-Star Aug 8, 2009
He joins a list of All-Stars that includes Tiger Woods, LeeTrevino, Tom Bendelow (nicknamedThe Johnny Appleseed of American Golf after designing more than 600 golf courses from roughly 1898-1930s), Joe Jemsek (the Patriarch of Public Golf who was said to have brought a private golf feel to the public masses), AlfredTup Holmes(golf course designer), Nancy Lopez (winner of 48 LPGA events), Calvin Peete (the most successful black professional golfer with 12 wins, prior to Woods... (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
On the fairway, lessons in water management Aug 7, 2009
The average American golf course drinks up some 50 million gallons of water a year comparable to the yearly usage of 1,400 people ... The average American golf course drinks up some 50 million gallons of water a year comparable to the yearly usage of 1,400 people. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Golf roundup: Fugal claims Hidden Valley club championship Jul 31, 2009
Fugal shot rounds of 77-76 for a 36-hole total of 153 to beat out championship flight runner-up John Nichols (80-75-155) (Somerset Daily American, PA)
License Plate Would Tout Golf Jul 22, 2009
Harris Blake will be first in line to buy a proposed license plate promoting Pinehurst as the "Home of American Golf," provided the legislature approves the specialty tag ... At the top are the words "Home of American Golf," and at the bottom in large black letters are the words "North Carolina." License numbers will go in the sky above the spectators ... Stroll said the library leadership sought the special plate for three reasons: to raise public awareness of Given Memorial Library and Tufts... (The Pilot Newspaper)
Golf Association Eyes Move to Pine Needles Jul 22, 2009
"It's important to keep the facility in the cradle of American golf. We're supportive of what they're doing. They're committed to amateur golf and golf in general in the Carolinas.". In addition to containing the CGA's offices, the building is also expected to house a golf artifacts museum. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Family celebrates victory Jul 20, 2009
While some golfers arrived a week early to play the course and get used to the conditions, Cink took Lisa and sons Connor and Reagan for a golf vacation, where he taught his boys the difference between links golf and American golf, while also relaxing and seeing the sights. Cink, an avid user of Twitter, sent a running diary about the trip, complete with pictures. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
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- Esteemed American golfer visits New York City's Hudson Terrace to show off her swing and share some pro-golfer tips before competing in the world's largest women's golf tournament. Press Release. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
On the tee: The Open is golf the way it was meant to be played Jul 15, 2009
The best way to describe the difference in American golf and Open Championship golf is that golf in America is one-dimensional and Open Championship golf is multi-dimensional. Unlike American golf, which is played in the air to very lush green surfaces, links-style golf and the Open championship is played on the ground with firm grass surfaces, uneven ground, and quirky bounces, which relies heavily on imagination. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
History, weather part of scene at British Open host Turnberry Jul 14, 2009
"In American golf, yes, you play the wind, but usually the ball stops a lot quicker than it does in links golf, and that's the distinguishing characteristic between the two," he said. "The crosswinds and the velocity of the winds; you have to not only measure the movement of the ball with the crosswind, but also the movement of the ball on the ground. "Boy, when you play in a crosswind such as we played last year at Royal Birkdale, it's tough. (USA Today -- Sports)
U.S. Women's Open: Kerr kicks herself, bag for failing to finish Jul 13, 2009
" Indeed, Kerr's demise started at No. 13 when she missed the green from 178 yards in the fairway and made bogey -- the first time in four days she was over par for the tournament. But the end effectively came at the par-4 16th when she three-putted from 12 feet for bogey, missing a 4-footer to save par that would have kept her in a three-way tie. It didn't even matter that Ji already had given Kerr something of a reprieve when she missed a 4-foot birdie at the same hole. "It bothered me that I... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mexico native leads field Jul 9, 2009
His goal today is to capture a special edition Scotty Cameron putter cover, the prize the American Golf Association doles out to the low score in the final round of its tournaments. After a second consecutive 70 moved him to 4-under 140, Ruiz has a one-shot lead at the Charles Howell III Junior Championship at West Lake Country Club. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Nine holes with David Durbala: Round Grove Jun 28, 2009
One of the premier players in the history of American golf, Sam Snead, was invited to an exhibition against two of the top players in Iowa, Jack Hall and Jack Jones. The scorecard from that day, now framed, adorns a wall in the clubhouse. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
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Former 49ers Ace Murphy Will Tee it Up at US Open Jun 16, 2009
The U.S. Open is the national championship of American golf and, consequently, many golfers grow up aspiring to play in the event. That is not the case for former Charlotte 49ers golfer Trevor Murphy, who will play next week in the prestigious tournament at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y.. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Business People Jun 16, 2009
Entertainment Extras. HotJobs Local Search. (North County Times)
Dyker Beach Golf Course Hosts Ribbon Cutting Event to Celebrate Renovation of its Historic Clubhouse and Event Venue Jun 5, 2009
American Golf Corporation announces the grand reopening of the historic clubhouse at Brooklyn's Dyker Beach Golf Course, where an extensive renovation has made the course and its venue a premier destination for golfers and event planners ... "Dyker Beach first opened its links in the 1890s and, more than a century later, the course remains a vital part of the city's golfing and event venue landscape. I am grateful to American Golf Corporation for its efforts in Dyker Beach's transformation,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Carmike Cinemas Appoints Current Chairman, S. David Passman III, President and Chief Executive Officer Jun 5, 2009
Mr.Smith was President and CEO of American Golf Corporation and National Golf Properties, an owner and operator of golf courses, from February 2003 to November 2005. He also served as President and CEO of AMF Bowling Worldwide, Inc., an owner and operator of bowling centers, from April 1999 until January 2003. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sarnoff Second at Pasasena City Championships May 20, 2009
Sarnoff was one of four Lions to play in the amateur event sponsored by the City of Pasadena and American Golf. Sarnoff shot a four-round 280 to finish six-under par. (Lmulions.com)
Women's Golf Earns Spot At NCAA Central Regional Apr 29, 2009
Home to Ohio State University's men's and women's varsity golf teams, the Scarlet Course ranks 81st among all American golf courses and has been hailed as one of the top university courses in the nation. Originally architected by Dr. Alister MacKenzie, famous for his designs of Augusta National, Cyprus Point, and Pasatiempo G.C., the Scarlet Course was redesigned between 2005 and 2006 by Ohio State alum and golf legend Jack Nicklaus. (Gostanford.com)
Lady Mocs rise through the ranks led by de Groot Apr 16, 2009
Murray, a native of Dumfries, Scotland, had blindly chosen Jacksonville State as her American golf home and had stayed there a year after graduation to work as an assistant coach. She was hired by UTC in 2006 to restart a program that had been dormant for 20 years. (The University Echo, TN)
A race to the bottom? Apr 12, 2009
The PGA, the American golf tour, has lost three sponsors this year including Wachovia, a bank that was taken over by Wells Fargo to stave off insolvency. Citigroup must rue the $400m it stumped up for a 20-year naming-rights deal for the Citi Field stadium of the New York Mets. (The Economist)
The Business of Golf Apr 10, 2009
5% of American golf courses are public. Golf is a $60 billion industry, with 30,730 courses and 57 miillion golfers worldwide. (FastCompany)
McPherson part of Florida trio atop Kraft Nabisco leaderboard Apr 5, 2009
So much for the theory that American golf is on the wane. "There is such strong competition out there from so many different countries," said McPherson, who shot a steady if not spectacular 2-under 70 on a hot, calm Saturday to take sole possession of the lead at 8-under 208. (USA Today -- Sports)
No more Augusta anguish, Norman's out to have fun Apr 5, 2009
The American golf writers hailed Norman, predicting he'd win a cupboard-full of green jackets before he was done. "Just being here is the greatest thrill of my life," Norman said of that first Masters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
McPherson all alone in lead of LPGA's first major Apr 5, 2009
So much for the theory that American golf is on the wane. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Woods may be No. 1 but golf is still dominated by whites Apr 2, 2009
Yet in the dozen years since Woods slipped on a green jacket at Augusta National and paid tribute to the black pioneers who broke down American golf s racial barriers, no other African-American has earned US PGA Tour membership ... I think it s become harder to play out here, Woods said when asked to explain the decline of African-American golfers on tour ... All the calls that come in here are about the expense, said Debert Cook, publisher of African American Golfer s Digest. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
PGA's world is wider than ever this year Mar 16, 2009
- The tears of Y.E. Yang carried a powerful message about the strength of American golf ... - The tears of Y.E. Yang carried a powerful message about the strength of American golf. (San Francisco Chronicle)
PGA Tour still toughest Mar 11, 2009
- The tears of Y.E. Yang carried a powerful message about the strength of American golf. Golf was just a game until the final hour of the final round, when the son of South Korean vegetable farmers moved closer to his first PGA Tour victory. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Golfer looks to gauge himself on First Nation's Tour Mar 5, 2009
Troy Lunderman is hoping a stint on a Native American golf tour can lead to bigger and better things. Lunderman, a 2000 graduate of Todd County High School, will make his pro debut today during the First Nations Golf Association s Salt River Pima Championship in Scottsdale, Ariz. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
What kept you? Feb 26, 2009
Jones can't keep up as American golf idol gets back on course - CBS News ... Jones can't keep up as American golf idol gets back on course. (CBS News)
US PGA Tour loses another sponsor Feb 25, 2009
MARANA (Arizona): Not even the biggest gallery in American golf could keep the U.S. PGA Tour from losing another title sponsor. Tour commissioner Tim Finchem announced on Tuesday that FBR decided not to renew its contract after 2010 for the popular tournament outside Phoenix. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses Feb 7, 2009
For our biennial survey of the best in American golf course architecture, it's a radical departure from the past. The shift is not quite from top to bottom. (ESPN -- Golf)
