Volume Two Hundred Seventy Seven

Celebrating and remembering the life of the legendary Seve Ballesteros

Hittin The LinksIt’s been a week of ups and downs in the world of golf as we witness the passing of a titan in the great Severiano Ballesteros. Yes, he was a five time major winner, but to the golf world, he was so much more.

On the lighter side, though Danny might be out for the week, another week on Tour passes and for the third straight Sunday we’re treated to an exciting playoff. From there, we touch upon yet ANOTHER rules controversy, Lucas Glover’s win at Quail Hollow, The Champions Tour’s first major, Tiger drops further down the OWGR, and more. So let’s get to it!

Hole 1: A Legend Passes
The golf world mourns the passing of one of the most creative, beloved players to ever play the game, Seve Ballesteros. [Link]

Hole 2: G-Lover’s Wins at Quail Hollow
For the first time since the 2009 US Open, the Tour’s version of Brett Keisel pulls out a win after a playoff with Jonathan Byrd. [Link]

Hole 3: Harrington Experiences Controversy After Completion of His Sunday Round
Another week on tour, another rules controversy. This time, a fan in attendance calls Paddy Harrington on teeing it up in front of the markers [Link]

Hole 4: Henley Wins on Nationwide Tour
University of Georgia Senior Russ Henley takes the top spot at the Stadion Classic. [Link]

Hole 5: Tiger Commits to The Players
Tiger Woods commits to The Players Championship – his first event since his minor injury at The Masters. [Link]

Hole 6: Lehman Wins Champions Tour’s First Major
With his third win in 7 events, Tom Lehman clinches the first Major of the year on the Champions Tour in a playoff with Peter Senior. [Link]

Hole 7: Victory Pink? Not Exactly
Is there a correlation between wearing pink on a Sunday and losing in a playoff? Sure looks that way! [Link]

Hole 8: New World Golf HOF Inductees
Six new inductees make up the newest class to join the World Golf Hall of Fame. [Link]

Hole 9: Tiger Drops to 8th in OWGR
While the battle continues for his previous ranking, Tiger drops down to number 8 in the Official World Golf Rankings. [Link]

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