Hello and welcome to the President's Day edition of Hittin' the Links. With any luck this column finds at least a few people out there with a day off and weather good enough to get in 18 holes. To those in the cold places, - spring's coming, so hang in there.

In this holiday edition we look at Mr. Honesty, see how the Masters is growing golf, and investigate what has happened to Mickelson. Also, we do a weekly Tiger update, see what went wrong for Michelle Wie, and do a recount of this week's Tour events. Read on!!!

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Good day fellow golf nuts, and welcome again to Hittin' the Links. The golf world is starting to heat up. What a finish to the Buick Invitational! Even without Tiger, Torrey Pines puts on a great show.

In this edition of HTL, we look at the life of LPGA founding member Betty Jameson, review some Tiger news, and find out what the President of the USGA has to say. Also on tap, we explore the whereabouts of Philly Mick, see whats wrong with the AT&T Pro-Am, and investigate the effects of the economy on golf courses. Read on!

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Welcome golf fanatics to yet another volume of everybody's favorite column, Hittin' the Links. Although most people have turned their attention to the Super Bowl this past week, there still have been some goings on in the golf world.

In this volume of HTL we first do a preview of the AT&T, then see what happened to Lefty in Phoenix, and find out about a very good teenager winning in Dubai. Also, we investigate the beginning of corporations balking on their PGA sponsorship deals, check out Obama's golf game, and take a peak at Ryan Moore's rather unusual wardrobe. All that and an FBR wrap-up, read on!

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Hello golf fans and welcome to another edition of Hittin' the Links. I am coming to you a day late this week but still full of all the best stories one might hope to find perusing the golf Internet.

In this newest volume of HTL, we first take a look at Pat Perez's long-awaited first victory, check in on a guy who has shot his age 100 times, and investigate a very pregnant winner of the LPGA event in Brazil. Also we see what's brewing at the Hall of Fame, take note of the World Golf Rankings, and listen up to what Bob Vokey has to say. Read on!

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Hello and welcome to the MLK Day edition of Hittin'the Links. With any luck some of you, like me, will get to tee it up on this extended weekend. If not, well, I'll hit a drive for you. Lots of things going on this week. The inauguration is causing a big buzz, even in the golf world, with none other than Tiger Woods speaking.

In this volume of HTL we look at Derrick Fujikawa, investigate seamless golf clothing, and find out why its looking like Captain Monty. Also, we examine the Charles Barkley-Hank Haney connection, look at golf destination New Mexico, and check in on all the tournaments going on this weekend. Read on!

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Hello again and Happy New Year from The Sand Trap and Hittin the Links. We are back again bringing bringing you the best in golf in 2009. Well, golf fans, the 2009 PGA Tour season has officially started. Mind you most of us amateurs are still shoveling snow and practicing our putting on the living room carpet, but at least we now have something to watch.

In this newest edition of HTL we first explore what's new in the John Daly soap opera, or at least why we Americans won't have to deal with him for awhile, check out the college ranks, and then see what's next for Vijay. Also we see when Seve plans to return, look at Davis Love III's new world with a lifetime exemption, and find out what went down at the Mercedes Championship. Read on!

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The snow is falling and that does not lend itself to thoughts of golf, but still Hittin' the Links stays vigilant scouring the net for golf stories happening in places more weather friendly. The sun is shining somewhere.

In this frigid edition of HTL, we look at Annika's most recent farewell, check into Corey Pavin's appointment as Ryder Cup captain, and see what Steve Williams thinks about Phil. Also for your viewing pleasure we investigate the latest Daly faux pas, check out the top 100 players to watch, and do a complete wrap-up of this weeks tournament winners. Read on!

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During a time when many people's thoughts are turning to sports like hockey and basketball, Hittin' the Links is still on the job churning out links for the die hard golf fan.

In this cold weather edition of HTL we take a look at Harrison Frazar's 59 at Q-school, investigate the rumors of an Azinger repeat in 2010, and find out what's wrong with The Skins Game. Also, we catch some waves with Adam Scott, see why Mark Brooks doesn't like new ball technology, and do a full wrap-up of how Q-school is going. Read on!

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The weather in many places is turning inhospitable, the PGA Tour season is officially over, and many people are beginning to turn their attention to the upcoming College bowl season, but never-the-less Hittin' the Links is still on the job finding what remains out there for the true golf fan. So read on golf nuts, there's still actually quite a bit going on in the world of golf.

In this volume of HTL we first look at Annika's farewell which came a couple of days too early, find out why they still drug tested her, and check out the phenom 14 year-old. Also, we check in on Daly in China, see how Seve is doing, and investigate yet another story that demonstrates why golf is such a honorable sport.

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