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Palm Springs and Bob Hope Classic once again a perfect fit

One thing can be said about Palm Springs: Folks there know how to throw a party. [Jan. 24] And what a party it was at the Bob Hope Classic in La Quinta. A thrilling 90-hole tournament that required two extra … Continue reading

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Youngster Jamie Lovemark poised to make grand entrance on golf’s biggest stage

When the 2011 PGA Tour season gets underway in just a couple of weeks, there is one name that will be on Tour that you may recognize, but would be well advised to watch out for: Jamie Lovemark. The 22-year-old … Continue reading

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PGA star Dustin Johnson poised for huge year in 2011

The PGA went through a year of changes in 2010, especially considering someone who was not named Tiger Woods finished at the top of the PGA money list. However other changes also occurred. Several younger players took advantage of the … Continue reading

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Young guns of the PGA look to make their mark in 2011

So much has been written this past year about the demise of Tiger Woods, both professionally and personally. It seemed like every week, there was a different story that captured whatever move Tiger was making at the time. However, there … Continue reading

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Shark Shootout and PGA star Greg Norman tee it up for childrens cancer

The Shark Shootout gets underway on Dec. 8, and while it’s a fun and relaxing time for PGA players invited to play in the first event after the qualified tournaments have been completed, it’s even memorable for children afflicted with … Continue reading

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PGA veteran Billy Mayfair fights to regain Tour card at Q School

Nerves will be frayed on Monday morning, Dec. 6, as players jockey for position to make a last-ditch attempt to earn a PGA Tour card for 2011. The two players at the top of the list are from opposite ends … Continue reading

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Jim Furyk caps off great year on PGA Tour with Player of the Year honors

There may be no greater accomplishment than being voted by your peers as the best, and that is exactly what Jim Furyk accomplished on Saturday, Dec. 4. On Saturday afternoon, Jim Furyk was voted as the PGA Player of the … Continue reading

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Tiger saves best for end of year with first round 65 at Chevron World Challenge

PGA star and world celebrity Tiger Woods wasn’t seeing his name on the leaderboard very much this past year. Thursday, he was back in familiar territory. Tiger Woods birdied five of his first ten holes at Sherwood Country Club, and … Continue reading

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Bob Hope Classic will feature PGA Tour money leader Matt Kuchar in 2011

In recent years, the Bob Hope Classic in Rancho Mirage, California has seen a considerable drop-off in the number of top 50 players from the PGA Tour. However in 2011, they can boast that they scored the Tour’s leading money … Continue reading

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John Mallinger overcomes tough conditions to maintain lead at Pebble Beach Invitational

Up the coast in California, rain was expected on Saturday, November 20. The rain never came, but the wind picked up considerably, leading to higher scoring and struggles just to maintain par. Second round leader John Mallinger overcame the tough … Continue reading

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