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Shark Shootout Notebook: Poulter has been well-traveled this month
Poulter, like many Europeans, isn't one to shy away from crossing continents to play professional golf.
Shark Shootout: ESPN's Berman making sixth straight appearance; Faxon to meet with juniors
Chris Berman is coming back to the Shark Shootout for the sixth straight year. The ESPN anchor who owns a residence on Sanibel Island will play in the pro-am contestant on Wednesday and Thursday at Tiburon Golf Club and The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort.
Breaking The "Rules" of Putting
Much is made these days about the concept of putter fitting, in which the length, loft, lie and weight of a putter are carefully matched to your personal physique and mechanics.
PGA Tour Notebook: Faxon and Pavin using exemptions to play in 2010
As many as seven players could be taking an exemption from the career money list to keep their PGA Tour cards.
It's a golf success story, but it all began like most tales of inspiration far from any fairways.
Jim Roy and the Pure Joy of a Champions Tour Card
It is always a joy in life when good things happen to good people. As we prepare to give thanks on this wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, let me share with you the incredible feel-good story of Jim Roy , a man with a passion for golf who overcame the odds and has earned a full exemption to compete on the 2010 Champions Tour.
Golf: Fort Myers' McNeill, Rickie Fowler among final additions to Shark Shootout field
Three-time champion Brad Faxon, Fort Myers' George McNeill, and budding star Rickie Fowler have been added to the field for the Dec.
Fort Myers resident McNeill joins Shark Shootout field
Fort Myers resident George McNeill, highly touted young professional Rickie Fowler and three-time former winner Brad Faxon were named as injury replacements for the Dec.
Doug Barron: The Face Of Performancing Enhancing Drugs in Golf
Mark McGuire, Sammy Sosa, Shawne Merriman, and Barry Bonds are names commonly associated with steroids in professional sports.
How is Tiger Woods Not Comeback Player of the Year?
Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard notes that there will not be a Comeback Player of the Year awarded for '09 on the PGA Tour.
McLachlin's in-round tweet violates Tour rule
Golfer Parker McLachlin posted a comment to Twitter during the final round of the Frys.com Open on Sunday, unknowingly breaking a PGA Tour rule prohibiting the use of electronic devices during competition.
New Titleist AP1 and AP2 Irons provide enhanced performance and feel
Building upon the high technology design and resounding success of the original AP irons, Titleist introduces two new high performance iron products for avid golfers -- the new Titleist AP1 and AP2, both of which are multi-material, dual cavity irons.
Martin Dempster: Dunhill snub costs frustrated Doak dear
SOME golfers get one chance at making the grade in the big time. They work hard, wait patiently for an opportunity and, when it comes along, hope to get the odd break here and there.
John Huggan: Why Faxon's so close-knit with Scotland
FOR SOME, the most fun is battling the elements. Others enjoy the variety of shot-making that is such a part of the game by the seaside.
Huldahl sets early pace at Dunhill Links Championship
DANISH star Jeppe Huldahl has joined US pair Brad Faxon and Brett Quigley in setting the early pace at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland today.
As a practical joker, Harrington takes the prize
East Lake Golf Club holds special meaning to Stewart Cink . Years ago, the club offered the former Georgia Tech star membership, so he wanted to show his appreciation.
Jim Donaldson: Why R.I. comes up dry in producing quarterback talent
We have an Olympic swimmer in Elizabeth Beisel of North Kingstown High and one of the best schoolboy milers in the country in Andrew Springer, who graduated from Westerly High in June and now is a freshman at Georgetown.
Notebook: Quigley and Faxon heading off to 'Pebble Beach of Europe'
Brett Quigley missed by one spot advancing in the FedExCup playoffs. His next stop is Europe, although not because he has nowhere else to play.
Els 3-year plan is running out
After Ernie Els returned from rupturing the ACL in his left knee in 2005, the easy-going South African gave himself three years to get healthy and overtake Tiger Woods as the world's No.
Jack at the Masters, but only for 1 hole
In this April 4, 2007, file photo, Jack Nicklaus, left, and Arnold Palmer stand at the first tee during the Par 3 contest for the 2007 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.
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