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By PHIL HICKS Sports Editor This week some 156 golfers will by vying to have their name listed with such greats as Lee Trevino, Ben Crenshaw and Homero Blancos.

Some of the Acadiana area's top success stories in professional golf had that success early in their careers.

This week: The Players Championship, today through Sunday on the PGA Tour at TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. via Tacoma News Tribune

“When I chip in there (on his 10th hole) I was thinking of taking it real deep. I'm thinking 10 under now. I just didn't make any putts for the next five or six holes. I had chances to make birdies but didn't take advantage of them.”

Tommy Gainey and Matt Weibring aren't complaining after shooting 6-under-par 64s Thursday in the opening round of the Fort Smith Classic. via PGA.com

“I kept getting birdies when I needed them. That kept me going”

For Mike Heinen and Greg Sonnier, Friday's second round of the $525,000 Chitimacha Louisiana Open was a lot like the NCAA Basketball Tournament. via The Daily Advertiser

By Mulligan Stu Posted on Tue Nov 27, 2007 at 03:48:16 PM EDT The Q-School finals begin on Wednesday. via Waggle Room

Many area golfers have extra opportunities to play this week due to the start of the holiday season, and this week offers a good opportunity for players to catch up with the city's municipal golf programs. via The Daily Advertiser

SMU's Colt Knost shot a 69 in the final round Saturday to finish second at the PGA Tour second-stage qualifying tournament. via Dallas Morning News