Volume One Hundred Seventy Eight
Posted February 17th, 2009 by Danny Ottmann
The Masters is growing the game, Wie is denied, and has anyone see Mickelson's golf game?
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!!!
Hole 1: Honesty Does Pay
We check in on how things are going with J.P. Hayes, the tour veteran who disqualified himself from this years Q-school. [Link]
Hole 2: Asian Amateur and The Masters
The Masters has expanded their amateur invitations to include the winner of the Asian Amateur. [Link]
Hole 3: Mickelson
Phil Mickelson, who is known for being tough in the Spring, has faltered so far this season. [Link]
Hole 4: Tiger Update
Here is our weekley update into Tiger's life. [Link]
Hole 5: Wie Denied
Michelle Wie looked to be well on her way to her first LPGA title until Angela Stanford had second thoughts. [Link]
Hole 6: Overtime at Pebble Beach
The AT&T was first delayed until Monday, then Dustin Johnson was declared the winner. [Link]
Hole 7: Retirement Plan
Mike Goodes, who became a professional Golfer two years ago, wins the Allianz Championship. [Link]
Hole 8: Laura Davies
Just when we think we might have heard the last from an aging Laura Davies, she wins a golf tournament. [Link]
Hole 9: The LPGA and the Golf Channel
The LPGA has announced that, starting in 2010, The Golf Channel will be its exclusive cable home. [Link]
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