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| The world championships of America (AP) |
| Tue March 9, 2010 5:14 pm |
| On his way to the practice range Tuesday at Doral, Padraig Harrington stopped to sign autographs for three fans. One was from Puerto Rico, another from Colombia, the third from Peru. So at least it sounds like a World Golf Championship. And there is little doubt that events like the CA Championship look like a World Golf Championship, with 19 countries represented in a field of 68 players...Continue |
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| Golf-Be patient and the wins will come, Nicklaus tells McIlroy (Reuters) |
| Tue March 9, 2010 4:46 pm |
| Jack Nicklaus has told Britain's
Rory McIlroy that he needs to add patience to his armoury if he
is to continue his climb up golf's world rankings.
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| 91st PGA Championship Proves to be Big Boon for Business |
| Tue March 9, 2010 2:47 pm |
| BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- The Bloomington Convention and Visitor Bureau announced that the number of attendees at the 91st PGA Championship yielded over $50 million in business to the area...Continue |
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| 2010 Ryder Cup Points Team Standings |
| Tue March 9, 2010 2:45 pm |
| The eight U.S. Team members will be determined following the PGA Championship, Aug. 15, at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wis. U.S. Ryder Cup Team Captain Corey Pavin will make his four selections on Sept. 7...Continue |
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| Pinehurst No. 2 to undergo restoration project |
| Tue March 9, 2010 2:45 pm |
 Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw have been hired for a restoration project at Pinehurst No. 2 that has nothing to do with the U.S. Open returning in 2014...Continue |
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| Padraig Harrington to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at White House |
| Tue March 9, 2010 2:44 pm |
 adraig Harrington can't think of a better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day -- at the White House for a party hosted by President Barack Obama...Continue |
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| Golf-Great Europeans are behind England's golden run, says Casey (Reuters) |
| Tue March 9, 2010 2:21 pm |
| English golf is enjoying a spell
of rare global prominence with three players in the top-10
rankings and number six Paul Casey believes the credit lies with
a great generation of Europeans led by Seve Ballesteros.
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| BRIEF-Golf-Portuguese and Austrian opens in dates reshuffle (Reuters) |
| Tue March 9, 2010 12:29 pm |
| Next month's Portuguese Open has
been pushed back until June, the European Tour said in a news
release on Tuesday.
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| Ray: Doral an open and close case |
| Tue March 9, 2010 11:27 am |
 Although the famed 18th hole at Doral can be one of the most intimidating finishes on the PGA Tour, it's the Blue Monster's opening hole that might prove just as important, writes ESPN.com's Justin Ray...Continue |
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| Golf-Tournament clash to make Malaysia a 'laughing stock' (Reuters) |
| Tue March 9, 2010 12:05 am |
| Malaysian golf chiefs are
threatening to withdraw their endorsement of the U.S. PGA's
first event in Southeast Asia over a clash of dates with an
existing Asian Tour event in the country.
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| Four British Open spots up for grabs as field set for Asian qualifier |
| Mon March 8, 2010 7:09 pm |
| KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- A total of 72 players from 18 nations will tee off Wednesday at Saujana Golf and Country Club in the Asian edition of the Royal & Ancient's International Final Qualifying (IFQ) tournament. The two-day 36-hole qualifier that will reward the top four finishers with automatic spots in the 2010 British Open at St. Andrews this July...Continue |
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| European Notebook: Poulter named Golfer of the Month for February |
| Mon March 8, 2010 7:03 pm |
| VIRGINIA WATER, England -- England's Ian Poulter has been named the European Tour's Golfer of the Month for February after claiming his first World Golf Championship title in the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship...Continue |
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| Golf-Grooves problem resolved after Ping waives legal rights (Reuters) |
| Mon March 8, 2010 5:39 pm |
| The PGA Tour's dilemma with
the controversial grooves rule, highlighted by Phil Mickelson in
January, was resolved on Monday when club manufacturer Ping
opted to waive its rights as of March 29.
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| Up & Down: Universe aligning for magical Masters; double down Daly |
| Mon March 8, 2010 5:14 pm |
Tiger looks like he's ready to return. Recent absentees like Villegas, Singh, Kim, Rose and Choi seem like they're already back. Steve Elling is thinking what a Masters we could be in for in Up & Down.
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| Inside the course: Trump International Golf Club (PGATOUR.com) |
| Mon March 8, 2010 5:10 pm |
| Inside the course: Trump International Golf Club..Continue |
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| Jason Sobel: Matt Kuchar not just a pretty face anymore |
| Mon March 8, 2010 4:54 pm |
 Matt Kuchar knows fans won't forget his run at the 1998 Masters. But a strong showing at Augusta a month from now could help change the perception, writes ESPN.com's Jason Sobel...Continue |
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| PGA Tour bans square-groove wedges after reaching agreement with Ping |
| Mon March 8, 2010 2:58 pm |
| Read full story for latest details...Continue |
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| Wedges with square grooves disallowed as Ping, PGA Tour reach settlement |
| Mon March 8, 2010 2:47 pm |
| The PGA Tour and Ping announced an agreement Monday that will allow the tour to finally ban square-grooved Ping Eye 2 clubs, effective at the end of the month...Continue |
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| Treat Mom to a special Mother's Day with THE PLAYERS (PGATOUR.com) |
| Mon March 8, 2010 2:33 pm |
| Treat Mom to a special Mother's Day with THE PLAYERS..Continue |
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| Couples closes strong, wins Toshiba Classic by four |
| Mon March 8, 2010 2:29 pm |
| Fred Couples won his second straight Champions Tour title, shooting
a 6-under 65 for a four-stroke victory Sunday in the Toshiba
Classic.
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