Archive for February, 2009


Anthony makes a name for himself in Malaysia

His name is Anthony, he is American and of Korean heritage. He has also won a tournament. And no, he is not Anthony Kim. He is Anthony Kang, an Asian Tour veteran who has gotten the better of his namesake, and everyone else at the Malaysian Open this weekend. Kim, the American Ryder Cup star, […]

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Rookie Wie prepares for Tour pro debut

Michelle Wie has been around for a while but she is making a debut of sorts at this week’s SBS Open in Kahuku, Hawaii. That’s because it is her first LPGA Tour event as a full member of the Tour. The 19-year-old, already an endorsement millionaire from when she burst on to the scene five […]

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How To Shake Off the Winter Rust

It’s the 2nd week of February, and depending on where you live you have already endured a long winter. If you live in a cold weather climate, you likely haven’t hit the links since the end of October. Since we already deal with a shortened golf season, there is nothing worse than starting slow and […]

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HomeofGolf.TV Goes Live – Watch The First Episode

From: Andy Brown Currently enjoying a shot of Lagavulin after a sunny day filming in the Home of Golf St Andrews, Fife Wednesday, 18:21 p.m. Hi there, I have finally launched http://www.HomeofGolf.TV On 24th January I announced my idea in this blog post and on the strength of the 150 favourable comments I have produced […]

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Uncle knows best for triumphant Watney

As Nick Watney teed up for the final round of the Buick Invitational, he remembered his college days when his own uncle Mike, coach of Fresno State, refused to pick him. He was never given a free lunch and he knew that, five strokes off the lead after three rounds, victory would have to be […]

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Oman eyes golf tourist dollar

The Middle East state of Oman has one golf course. Even this is a sandy nine-hole facility in badly in need of maintenance. However, in a few more years time, Oman will have at least 10 luxury golf courses, all with the aim of luring the tourist dollar. The recent three-tournament Gulf Swing in the […]

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Bundy, 43, stirred by son to seek PGA Tour spot

Inspired by Charlie, his five-year-old son, Phil Bundy is ready to launch his quest to play on the PGA Tour – at the age of 43. Bundy has a long association with golf, performing all kinds of tasks related to the golfing industry, from course manager to tournament director to marketer. The only thing he […]

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Tiger waits for new cub

There is another factor for Tiger Woods to consider when he ponders his comeback to the professional circuit. And it has nothing to do with his ball-striking, mental strength or the knee injury that has sidelined him since June last year. Woods’ concern is the impending arrival of his second child with wife Elin. Writing […]

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Losing Your Golf Ball In Casual Water

Here is a golf rules question I received earlier in the week relating to casual water. RULES OF GOLF QUESTION: “A case last week, not sure of the ruling. There was a quantity of water – which would be classed as casual – to one side of our 12th. A misplaced shot appeared to have […]

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Teenager McIlroy comes of age in Dubai

The coming of Rory McIlroy is complete. The teenager has been talked about as the next big thing in European golf and the 19-year-old has duly delivered. The Northern Irish star won his first professional title when he lifted the Dubai Desert Classic crown, beating England’s Justin Rose by one stroke. His victory brings the […]

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