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The Art and Soul of Miura Golf

 By Michael Williams   (This is the first in a series of articles leading up to the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show.  I'll be bringing you the most exciting new products that are sure to make a splash...

Corey Pavin Selected To Captain United States Ryder Cup Team In 2010 At The Celtic Manor In Wales

Corey Pavin Selected To Captain United States Ryder Cup Team In 2010 At The Celtic Manor In Wales   Corey Pavin, a member of three United States Ryder Cup Teams and the winner of the 1995 U.S. Open,...

Lake Las Vegas' Natalie Gulbis Helps Annika

Lake Las Vegas' Natalie Gulbis Helps Annika Las Vegas Golfer Celebrates with President Bush Boulder Creek Golf Club Hosts Big Las Vegas Golf Events The week in Las Vegas Golf Courses ... Now: December...

FlightScope to Enlarge its Presence at 2009 PGA Merchandise Show

FlightScope, a premier portable indoor-outdoor ball-flight and launch monitor and the world’s first-ever 3D Doppler tracking radar for golf, will enlarge its presence at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show,...

Gifts for Kids Charity Golf Tournament Entry Deadline Approaching

Looking to get some more golf in before the end of the year?  How about a one-stop shop for your travel needs?  Well here's your chance to do both, and help out a worth cause at the same time.   ...

Barbara Douglas Appointed Chairman Of USGA Women's Committee

Rocco Mediate To Sponsor Small World Big Life

Golf Digest U.S. Open Challenge Moves To Bethpage Black

Harrington Eyes Victory At Barclays Singapore Open

Fujikura #1 Driver Shaft Brand At PGA & Nationwide Events

Ashworth Golf – 2009 Spring/Summer Fashions

Meet Natalie Gulbis at Vegas' Aliante Golf Club

A Daughter's View of Her Fathers Success

Stenson Takes Early Lead At HSBC Champions

PGA Show and Iron Archie

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Product Reviews by Ed Travis

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Nickent's Fifth Hybrid Iteration

Nickent's Fifth Hybrid Iteration

John Hoeflich, one of the best known club designers, joined Nickent Golf a few years and has recently taken on the additional responsibility of chief operating officer. Among the first new club designs...

Yardage Pro by Bushnell

Yardage Pro by Bushnell

Bushnell Outdoor Products knows the business of distance measurement on the golf course. After all, for years they have made the most popular models of laser range finders.   But as GPS technology-based...

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Golf News Wire

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Hiers recognized for excellence in government relations by national golf association

        Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Certified Golf Course Superintendent Tim Hiers has been selected to receive the 2009 GCSAA Excellence...

Wide variety of products available at Golf Industry Show Silent Auction

The 2009 Golf Industry Show Silent Auction is open online at auction.golfindustryshow.com. Proceeds from the auction support environmental stewardship, research and education; player development; as...

SMT Golf's New Trade

1/5/2009-SMT Golf Announces Changes to Popular Golf Club Trade In Program The SMT Golf Trade In Program has been VERY popular. We have brought in roughly 45,000 clubs and clubheads and spent...

Destination Cellars Sponsors PGA Tour Pro in 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Destination Cellars Sponsors PGA Tour Pro in 2009   Parker McLachlin Recharges Before 2009 PGA Tour with Tuscan Wine Vacation   Dulles, VA, January 5, 2009 – Destination...

Two New John Fought-Designed Golf Courses Earn Accolades

TWO NEW JOHN FOUGHT-DESIGNED GOLF COURSES EARN ACCOLADES Southern Utah, Central California layouts attract attention of publications SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 22, 2008 ... Two new golf courses created...

Quali-Pro attains GCSAA Silver Partner status

Highway bypass enhances Circling Raven setting, experience

FlightScope Featured at Illinois Junior Golf Association Demo Day

Alma Mater at Reynolds Plantation Airs Christmas Day

Holiday Bounty For Golf Architects RTJ II

GCSAA will help build homes in New Orleans

Candidates set for GCSAA Board of Directors

Vellano Country Club Opens Highly Anticipated Clubhouse

Dinelli earns national environmental award

Stone Mountain's Williams to host Green Links

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PGA News

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Tennessee PGA Members lead Play Golf America visit to NHL venue

Led by 14 PGA Professionals of the Tennessee PGA Section, a Play Golf America event was held for the first time in an arena of the National Hockey League, Dec. 6, in Nashville, Tenn.

PGA announces latest Master Professional program graduates

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- The PGA of America is pleased to announce that four PGA Professionals have graduated from the Master Professional Program.

PGA Foundation provides 20 universities with grants totaling $60,000

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- The PGA Foundation has provided 20 accredited PGA Golf Management Universities with grants totaling $60,000.

South Korean citizen among 53 graduates in latest PGA PGM class

Fifty-three graduates, representing 20 states and the first from South Korea, comprised the latest class to advance through The PGA Professional Golf Management Program. The graduates were honored in ceremonies...

Florida's Perry captures Srixon PGA Tournament Series event

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Left-hander Rod Perry of Port Orange, Fla., made up six strokes the final round with the day's low score, a 5-under-par 67, to win a Srixon PGA Tournament Series event Dec. 12,...

Nicklaus/PGA Teaching Grants awarded to nine First Tee chapters

PGA Merchandise Show to feature Indoor and Outdoor Demo Days

All-inclusive 2010 Ryder Cup dream travel packages now available

Three-term president and PGA Hall of Fame member Elbin dies at 88

Transcript from Corey Pavin press conference

Get Golf Ready initiative introduced to attendees at PGA Summit

PGA Teaching & Coaching Summit leads instruction growth into future

PGA announces latest Certified Professional Program graduates

TPC River's Bend to host second consecutive Junior PGA Championship

2009 PGA Junior Series opens its 14th season with five new sites

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LPGA News

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Aree's New Charity

Aree Song officially announced today that she will be joining forces with a new charity this year - The Captain Planet Foundation. Aree is proud to be associated with this wonderful organization that raises...

An interview with Allison Fouch

As one of the five top money winners on the 2007 Duramed FUTURES Tour, Allison Fouch moved on to the 2008 LPGA Tour. The native of Grand Rapids, Mich., posted three top-10 finishes in her first full season...

LPGA, Brasil 1 team up for international golf exhibition

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and Brasil 1 today announce that the inaugural HSBC LPGA Brasil Cup 2009 will be played at Itanhanga Golf Club from Jan. 24-25, 2009, in Rio de Janeiro,...

Wedding bells for Mi Hyun Kim

Athens Olympic judo gold medallist Won Hee Lee and LGPA star Mi Hyun Kim have tied the knot.

2009 Rookies - Question One

The rookies of the 2009 LPGA Tour are beginning to make a name for themselves. Get to know the rookies as they share their thoughts on a few topics.

Annika's Letter to the Fans

IGF names Global Ambassadors

Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Donates $350,000 to Charity

2009 Ladies European Tour schedule announced

Morgan and Friends Fight Cancer charity event set for January

Safeway Classic Presented by Pepsi raises $1 million for charity

Sorenstam to speak at University of Arizona's commencement ceremony

Michelle Ellis: From Developmental Tour To LPGA President

News and Notes for the Week of December 15, 2008

Ochoa, Sorenstam, Rolex First-Time Winners

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Nationwide

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With final-hole birdie, Bettencourt wins season finale and money title

McKINNEY, Texas -- Matt Bettencourt was speechless and emotional after winning the Nationwide Tour Championship, and collecting the money title, in front of friends and family Sunday at TPC Craig Ranch....

Bettencourt and Molder share 54-hole lead in Nationwide Tour finale

McKINNEY, Texas -- Matt Bettencourt is apparently saving his best for last. Bettencourt, 33, blitzed the TPC Craig Ranch course with an 8-under 63 Saturday and grabbed a share of the 54-hole lead at the...

Stiles and Osborn share halfway lead in Nationwide Tour Championship

McKINNEY, Texas -- Darron Stiles was inches away from a double eagle on the final hole at TPC Craig Ranch on Friday, but the tap-in for eagle kept him in the lead after two rounds of the Nationwide Tour...

Stiles grabs one-shot lead on Day 1 at Nationwide Tour Championship

McKINNEY, Texas -- Darron Stiles cruised through a stress-free day Thursday and grabbed the first-round lead at the Nationwide Tour Championship with a 7-under-par 64. Stiles was nearly perfect in the...

Points wins in sudden death at Nationwide Miccosukee Championship

MIAMI, Fla. -- In one of the most exciting finishes on the Nationwide Tour, D.A. Points slam-dunked a wedge from 125 yards for eagle at the 72nd hole of the Miccosukee Championship Sunday, then waited...

Bettencourt and Points tied after 54 holes in Miccosukee Championship

Barnes and Leishman tied at Nationwide Miccosukee Championship

Nallen and Quinn share lead at Nationwide Miccosukee Championship

Atwal tops Simpson in sudden death at Nationwide Chattanooga Classic

Atwal vaults ahead of Simpson by 3 at Nationwide Chattanooga Classic

Simpson ties all-time 36-hole score at Nationwide Chattanooga Classic

Red-hot Simpson leads by two as darkness falls in Chattanooga

At Nationwide WNB Classic, Leishman earns first win in very big way

Leishman extends lead to five after 54 holes at Nationwide WNB Classic

Leishman leads by three at halfway in Nationwide WNB Golf Classic

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Champions

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Champions and Nationwide tours unveil their nominees for 2008 honors

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- The Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour have released the names of the nominees for their respective season-ending awards.

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EPGA

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European Tour Notebook: Seve-designed course to host Madeira Open

The 2009 edition of the Madeira Islands Open will have a new home at the breathtaking Seve Ballesteros-designed Porto Santo Golfe.

Karlsson's belated success shows value of persistence and consistency

SOTOGRANDE, Spain (PA) -- When Robert Karlsson went more than eight months in 2007 with only one top-10 finish to his name, nobody was talking of him as a possible European Tour No. 1.

Sterne captures South African Open for second victory in a row

PAARL, South Africa (PA) -- Richard Sterne claimed his second title in seven days on Sunday by edging out Northern Ireland's Gareth Maybin on the first playoff hole in the South African Open.

Westwood takes command in South African Open as Els slides away

PAARL, South Africa (PA) -- Lee Westwood will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the South African Open on Sunday after he carded a 4-under-par 68 Saturday to follow his opening 66 and 68 on...

Home for holidays, Ballesteros begins round of chemotherapy

MADRID, Spain -- Seve Ballesteros has returned to his home in northern Spain to begin chemotherapy treatment following recent surgery on a brain tumor.

Lorenzo-Vera leads South African Open, with Els and Westwood near

Unheralded Zanotti leads, but big names close at South African Open

After many near-misses, Westwood looks for a win to cap off his year

Els eager to see a home-grown star prevail at South African Open

Sterne overcomes final-hole trouble to win Alfred Dunhill Championship

Course-record 61 gives Aiken lead over Mattiace in Alfred Dunhill

Mattiace is among three to share lead at halfway in Alfred Dunhill

Mattiace shares lead with Jonzon at Alfred Dunhill in South Africa

Sabbatini wants to focus on his own game at Alfred Dunhill event

Ballesteros thanks doctors, vows to make most of 'mulligan of my life'

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Golf Week

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‘09 Preview: Guess who?

Tiger Woods may be on the shelf, but he’s still Golfweek.com’s unanimous selection as the No. 1 player of 2009. See where Phil Mickelson, Anthony Kim and others fell as we reveal our top 10 players...

Fantasy Aces: Mercedes-Benz

It’s almost time for the first PGA Tour event of the year, and Golfweek.com is here to help with the new-and-improved Fantasy Aces. Keep reading if you want to get your fantasy season off to the right...

Six questions for the PGA Tour in ‘09

Ernie Els looked as though he had not shaved since the last time he was at Kapalua for the season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship, even though the stubble was more like four days than four years.

FSU’s Quinney named Coastal coach

Florida State women’s assistant coach Katie Quinney, who has been a part of five NCAA Tournament teams in her five seasons as a Florida State player and coach, has been named Coastal Carolina University’s...

Fantasy Aces: Mercedes-Benz

‘09 Preview: Pointing the way

Tiger not at Kapalua, still cashes check

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Schepperle wins Dixie Amateur

Monday Scramble: Singin’ the blues

Gettin’ y’all ready for 2009

Getting y’all ready for ’09

For senior ams, a happy new year

Texas Tech to host Isleworth Invitational

Pavin picks best par 3s on Tour

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Digg Golf

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Golfers' Hearing At Risk From 'Sonic Boom' Of New Clubs

Golfers face going deaf from the "sonic boom" created when their clubs strike the ball, doctors have warned.

Obama's Golf Game Not Much Better Than His Bowling Prowess

When it comes to the decidedly presidential sport of golf, well, to put it diplomatically — Obama’s only a little smoother on the links than he is in a bowling alley. It wasn’t until Obama teed off...

Cute 2yr old Tiger Woods looks like a prodigy even back then

Happy 33rd Birthday Tiger! Today Tiger Woods is the best golfer in the world, carries his clubs nowhere, misses few drives. When he was two, he was still on national television but doubled as his own...

Tiger Woods might lose No. 1 ranking in 2009

Long established as the world's No.1 player, Tiger Woods now runs the risk of being deposed at the top of the rankings in the first quarter of 2009.

Golfer shot by stray bullet while waiting to tee off

An Indonesian man was hit by a stray bullet from a nearby army shooting range while playing golf, media reported on Tuesday.

Ladies tees? Long-drive champ used to be man

10 Best Golf Highlights of 2008

Invention: Low-error golf balls

Gyroscopic Golf Club: Slicer's Savior or Swinger's Snakeoil?

Woods Disappointed With Steve Williams Outburst

Bad Golf Day: Daly loses temper, smashes spectator's camera

Ballesteros returns home after op

The Secret of Golf Balls Revealed: Dimple Dynamics

Danny Lee Tipped To Be Golf's Next Big Thing

Golf: The Science Behind the Swing

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ESPN

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Sobel: Educated guessing game for Tiger's return

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Easler: The golf numbers that matter

Visit ESPN.com for the complete story. Read Full Article

Mair: It's the little guys that are feeling economic pinch

As the economy continues to slide, the big names in golf are still finding sponsors and making the big bucks. As for the little guys -- like Gary Wolstenholme -- their plight in search of funding isn't...

Sirak: Golf Digest's top 50 earners in golf

There's no shock that Tiger Woods -- at more than $117 million in 2008 -- tops Golf Digest's list of top 50 earners in golf. But a couple of the names in the top 5 haven't won a PGA Tour event in more...

Harig: Mickelson looking to correct flatstick foibles

By most standards, Phil Mickelson had an impressive 2008 season. But since he didn't seriously contend in any of the majors, something was missing. And Lefty thinks he knows just what he has to fix for...

Sobel: Daly proves yet again that he's wasting his talent

Daly levied 6-month suspension from PGA Tour

Harig: Perry focused on the future

Paradise lost: Big names to skip PGA Tour opener

Johnny Miller: Maxims of hitting great irons

Mair: The Full Monty

Strege: Goydos doesn't pay lip service

Wojciechowski: Scholar caddies

Wojciechowski: Anatomy of Tiger's amazing tale

Women's long drive champion used to be man

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Golf Channel

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Top 5 Questions for 2009

The GolfChannel.com team answers the Top 5 questions heading into the 2009 golf season. Read Full Article

The Economic Swing

Studying some of the most common swing faults, we have discovered their causes and we offer a few tips on how to fix them. This week we look at hip motion. Read Full Article

European Tour starts 2009 in South Africa

The 2009 golf season started two months ago when the European Tour kicked off its new campaign in China at the HSBC Champions Tournament. Read Full Article

Shag Bag blog: Golf is baaack

The GolfChannel.com team will regularly file their thoughts and opinions in this running blog. Read Full Article

PGA Tour in Maui for 2009 lid-lifter

The PGA Tour season begins, as it always does, with a tournament for the previous year's winners. Read Full Article

Season Begins Off-Kilter

The Daly Domino Effect

Golfers warned they could go deaf from 'sonic boom' from modern clubs.

Mercedes field showcases young, old and new

Gaining Control

Quotes of the Year - Part III

Daly says PGA Tour has suspended him for six months

Garcia comes clean on why Europe lost Ryder Cup

Notes: Wie not plaing Sony Open in 2009

Changes to No. 16 at TPC Scottsdale to make hole rowdier

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Yahoo Golf

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Golf-Scott sets higher goals for game's biggest events (Reuters)

Almost five years have slipped away since Adam Scott won the biggest title of his career at the Players Championship and he is eager to regain the winning habit in golf's premier events. Read Full Article...

Golf-Villegas and Kim eager for their share of the spotlight (Reuters)

The hotly anticipated return of Tiger Woods to competitive golf is likely to be the year's biggest storyline, but young guns Anthony Kim and Camilo Villegas are certain to command some of the limelight....

PREVIEW-Golf-Competing in Maui a double advantage for Scott (Reuters)

Being in Maui for the PGA Tour's season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship is almost a double bonus for every player in the field, according to Adam Scott. Read Full Article

6 questions for golf tour in 2009 (AP)

Ernie Els looked as though he had not shaved since the last time he was at Kapalua for the season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship, even though the stubble was more like four days than four years. Standing...

The Fantasy Insider: A new kind of excitement (PGATOUR.com)

The Fantasy Insider: A new kind of excitement Read Full Article

PGA slate begins with Mercedes-Benz Championship (PA SportsTicker)

Golf-Olazabal eyes win but warns against complacency (Reuters)

Inside the field: Mercedes-Benz Championship (PGATOUR.com)

Fantasy Insider: The 2009 PGA TOUR season (PGATOUR.com)

PGA suspends Daly six months (PA SportsTicker)

Daly says he's serving 6-month suspension (AP)

Tales from the tour in 2008 (AP)

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Golf-Tiger's number one status could become vulnerable in 2009 (Reuters)

2008 an appetizer with 2009 the main course (PA SportsTicker)