Author: Danny Ottmann

Hello out there golf fans and welcome to another edition of Hittin’ the Links. The weather might have been the winner this weekend at The Players. That was one first class rain storm on Saturday. Congratulations has to go out to K.J. Choi. He has been right there several times this year, its good to see him finally break through.

In this newest edition of HTL we begin with an accusation against Tim Finchem, then test our Players trivia, and find out how one of the older guys passed the time during the rain delay. Also, we investigate the bouncing driver accident, find out why Ian Poulter did the 300 yard dash, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!

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Hello again golf fans and welcome to everyone’s favorite little column, Hittin’ the Links. After a week’s hiatus, call it Easter vacation, I am back with all that is going on in the golf world. And what a week it has been! Bubba wins, a sixteen year-old leads through 54 holes on the LPGA Tour, and a Monday qualifier wins on the Nationwide Tour.

In this weeks column we begin with some Tiger Twitter, investigate the latest rules gaffe, and find out what Notah Begay is up to. Also, we look into the U.S. Open Qualifying, find out what’s happening to Brazilian golf, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!

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Hello out there golf fans and welcome to another fact filled edition of Hittin’ the Links. How about the number that Kevin Na put up on the ninth hole at the Texas Open. Wow, I guess he should have listened to his caddy’s advice and hit his third from the tee box. Live and learn… though I bet we don’t see him hacking from the underbrush again anytime soon.

In this newest edition we look at Tiger’s new video game, check out what’s happening in the college ranks, and see what Jim Thorpe is doing with his new found freedom. Also on tap, we find out what has Phil upset, investigate Rocco’s exemption for life, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!

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Hello golf fans and welcome to another Hittin’ the Links. A big thank you goes out to Alan Olson for taking care of HtL while I was on vacation, I fabulous job he did indeed.

In this newest edition of HtL we begin with a look at why we love Bubba, find out what is coming out on redneck paperback, and see what Arnie thinks about Tiger’s swing. Also, we check out the Tiger Woods swing app, investigate what’s ailing Bernhard Langer, and do a wrap-up of the weeks events. Read on!

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Good Day golf fans and welcome to yet another edition of Hittin’ the Links. So Rory Sabbatini has decided to turn over a new leaf. The king of bad attitude says he has put that in the past. Either way, he definitely showed he can still win on the PGA Tour.

In this edition of HTL we begin with a look at Jack’s thoughts on Tiger, find out what happened to the Baddeley family home, and investigate some seniors doing well on the PGA Tour. Also on tap, we check out some new reality TV, see who is the new head of the USGA and do a wrap-up of this weeks Tour event. Read on!

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Hello again golf fans and thank you for joining me for another Hittin’ the Links. It was another full weekend of golf action on TV. I don’t know how you feel about it but to me there is nothing like watching match play. I wish there were more match play events on Tour.

In this week’s edition of HTL we begin with a look at Alexis Thompson’s minitour win, see who has dropped the their LPGA sponsorship now, and check out the unfortunate death of Erica Blasberg. Also, we investigate the funniest professional golfers, find out who talks too much, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!

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Happy Presidents Day golf fans and welcome to another edition of Hittin’ the Links. It was another interesting week of professional golf. I personally was rooting for Freddy Couples to finally pull off his bid to win at 50+. Congratulations to Aaron Baddeley though for breaking his four-year drought.

In this edition of HTL we begin by investigating Jim Gray’s removal from Riviera, then turn our attention to the Accenture Match Play Championship, and check out Vijay Singh’s new putter grip. Also on tap, we take a look at college golf, peruse Tiger’s latest gaffe, and do a wrap-up of the weeks events. Read on!

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Hello golf fans and welcome to another installment of Hittin’ the Links. I have to say I was very happy to read our #1 story this week. The fact that Tim Finchem came out in support of fans reporting rules infractions does my heart good. Maybe we can now put our long running forum debate to rest.

In this newest HTL we begin with a look at Finchem’s opinion on fans calling in rules violations, check out John Daly’s wardrobe, and look into the World Golf Rankings. Also on tap, we find out who will be at the Match Play Championship, see who’s getting into the World Golf Hall of Fame, and do a wrap-up of the events around the world. Read on!

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