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16 hrs ago | Golf World

Funk has right knee replaced

Fred Funk knew he was going to require a total right-knee replacement. It was just a matter of when.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, MO

Golfer inducted into Waterfowler's Hall of Fame

Acclaimed PGA Tour golfer Tom Watson has another accolade to add to his legacy and it has nothing to do with his signature sport.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

The Seattle Times

Golf: U.S. magistrate denies restraining order to Doug Barron

Doug Barron, a 40-year-old professional from Memphis, Tenn., was the first to be banned for violating the PGA Tour policy that went into effect in July 2008.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Doug Barron, Golfers, Sports, Brian Keselowski, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Jack Roush, Racing, Greg Norman, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Andy Belmont

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

5-time champ Watson gets British Open exemption

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -- Tom Watson's place in the next five British Opens is safe after the Royal & Ancient's decision to change one of its exemption rules.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, British Open, Golfers, Greg Norman, Tiger Woods

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Guardian Unlimited

R&A reward Watson with Open reprieve

Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Action Images Tom Watson will be able to go on playing in the Open beyond next year's championship at St Andrews.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, Golfers, PGA Golf, Greg Norman

Sat Nov 14, 2009

Guardian Unlimited

Lifetime achievement: Tom Watson

Had he won the Open at the age of 59, it would have been one of sport's all-time great stories.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, Golfers, Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus

The Age

World's greatest a pantsed by the old guy with the dodgy hips

M EN in long pants playing sport in the sun. Hmmm, don't tell anyone this, but I don't really get summer sports.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Tiger Woods, Golfers

Thu Nov 12, 2009

Buffalo News

Tiger opens with a 66 in Australia

Tiger Woods lived up to eight months of hype Thursday by running off three straight birdies late in his round for a 6-under 66 that gave him a share of the lead in the Australian Masters.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Tiger Woods, Golfers, James Nitties, Mathew Goggin

Tue Nov 10, 2009

The Baltimore Sun

Senior Players Championship goes to Potomac for 2010

The PGA Tour 's decision to move next year's Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship from Baltimore Country Club in Timonium to the TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm did not surprise BCC general manager Michael Stott, but he has mixed feelings about it leaving.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Golfers, Jay Haas, Tiger Woods

Sun Nov 08, 2009

ESPN

Sobel: Golf, by its nature, lacks certain rivalries

Anthony Kim added fuel to the fire on Saturday at the World Match Play Championship by not conceeding any putts to opponent Robert Allenby.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, Anthony Kim, Golfers, PGA Golf, Robert Allenby, Jack Nicklaus

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Waggle Room

Tom Watson & Charlie King

We start the show by discussing the HSBC Champions and LPGA Mizuno Classic. Then we talk with top 100 teacher Charlie King about how he plans to change golf instruction.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

Detroit Free Press

South Florida upsets No. 20 West Virginia

B.J. Daniels threw for 232 yards and three touchdowns, and host South Florida rebounded from two subpar defensive performances to frustrate No.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, John Cook, Golfers, Phil Blackmar

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Arkansas Online

Off the wire

GOLF Cook shoots 62, leads John Cook shot a tournament-record 10-under-par 62 Friday to take a three-stroke lead over Tom Watson and Phil Blackmar after the second round of the Champions Toura s season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship in Sonoma, Calif.

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Sat Oct 31, 2009

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press

Charley Walters: Brett Favre's performance at 40 even outshines Tom...

Last July, at age 59, Tom Watson lost the British Open in a playoff in Turnberry, Scotland.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

Buffalo News

Cook shoots 62 to take lead in senior finale

John Cook shot a tournament-record 10-under 62 on Friday to take a three-stroke lead over Tom Watson and Phil Blackmar after the second round of the Champions Tour's season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, John Cook, Golfers, Phil Blackmar, Jeff Sluman, Brad Bryant

Waggle Room

My Interview With Tom Watson: Grooves, The Road Hole, and - Yes - Turnberry

Tom Watson has had an amazing 2009. He nearly won the Open Championship at Turnberry.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

PGA News

Defending Champion Kirk Hanefeld Ready to Defend Title

Kirk Hanefeld is pretty seasoned when it comes to rugged competition on the golf course.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

Waggle Room

Pro Golf's Halloween Costumes

While not one of my personal favorite holidays, Halloween is coming up fast this weekend and many people are beginning to make their final costume choices.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Stewart Cink, Golfers, Charley Hoffman, Rickie Fowler, Adam Scott

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Daily Herald

The Age of Ageless Athletes

Tom Watson of the US reacts after holing a putt on the 10th green during the final round of the British Open Golf championship, at the Turnberry golf course, Scotland, Sunday, July 19, 2009.

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Fri Oct 23, 2009

Telegraph.co.uk

Diary of a private investor: 'The bears have taken the wrong course'

Right now, the same pundits who were wrong six months ago are continuing to offer bearish opinions.

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