Archive for May, 2008

Kim Makes PGA Tour Breakthrough

Monday, May 5th, 2008

Anthony Kim became one of the youngest players to win a PGA Tour event when he triumphed at the Wachovia Championships in Charlotte, North Carolina.
At 22 years and 10 months, Kim closed with 69 for a four-day total of 16-under 277 and a five-stroke victory over former British Open winner Ben Curtis.
Sean O’Hair won the [...]

Think Before You Hit

Sunday, May 4th, 2008

To Dumfries and Galloway on Scotland’s south west coast for the first golfing trip of the year. Another area of Scotland where golf courses abound, our choice for the one day of proper “competition” was an emotional one.
I’ve been playing Colvend Golf Club for as long as I can remember. Back in the day, brother [...]

R&A Scraps Doping Tests at Royal Birkdale

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

The issue of doping in golf was raised again when the Royal & Ancient, one of the two most influential global bodies, decided to delay drug testing at this year’s British Open at Royal Birkdale.
The reason is that many golfers had already qualified for the tournament from tours that do not apply anti-doping measures.
Surprisingly, [...]