Author: Danny Ottmann

Good day golf fanatics and welcome again to the little column we like to call Hittin’ the Links. Anyone else out there as happy to see Bubba Watson finally win on Tour as I am? I really get a kick out of watching him play. Good for him and congratulations on his first Tour victory.

In this newest edition of HTL we begin by investigating why Ryan Moore hates golf, then find out what’s up with Seve Ballesteros, and see whats new with Torrey Pines. Also on tap we check out the club pro championship, look at the Monty-Faldo spat, and do a wrap-up up of the week’s events. Read on!

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Good day Sand Trap readers and welcome to another edition of Hittin’ the Links. Its back to back wins on Tour for the English. Congratulations to Lee Westwood for his second Tour win. It was 12 years ago when he last won on the PGA Tour, I didn’t even realize he was that old, man time flies!

In this newest volume of HTL we begin with a peek at who plays with Tiger for the first two days of the U.S. Open, find out what John Daly is up to now, and peruse the field for the 2010 U.S. Open. Also on tap, we see where Annika and Lorena are teeing it up, investigate what Jack and Annika are teaming up to do, and do a wrap-up of a couple of the week’s events. Read on!

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Hello again golf fans and welcome to Hittin’ the Links. What is really up with Ricky Fowler’s wardrobe? Does he get paid extra to show up on the golf course looking like an orange construction barrel? Does Puma actually sell that ensemble in pro shops around the country? To each their own, but you would think they could at least find him a hat that fits, the one he wore all week looked like he had borrowed it from his older and obviously larger brother.

Anyway, in this newest edition of HTL we begin with a look at Tiger’s victims, find out what Tom Lehman learned from John Wooden, and investigate Lefty’s 15th hole on Sunday. Also, we check out the USGA’s change of heart, take a peek at a heck of a graduation trip, and do a wrap-up of the weeks events. Read on!

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Happy Memorial Day Sand Trappers, and welcome again to Hittin’ the Links. We have to start this week’s column off with a big thank you to all our men and women in the Armed Forces, we really appreciate everything you do for our great country.

In this edition of HTL we begin by finding out what Jack thinks about Tiger’s major chances, then take a look at the mile high effect, and find out 12 reasons why golf is the greatest. Also, we see who is retiring at the Memorial, investigate two Kiwis playing a lot of golf, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!

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Good morning golf fans and welcome again to Hittin’ the Links. What happened to the Byron Nelson? Poor Byron, he is probably spinning in his grave. Once an event where golf’s best came to pay homage to Lord Byron, has now turned into the Tour stop of the no-names. Is Texas really that bad?

In this newest edition of HTL we begin with a look at a talented 16 year-old, find out what Freddy is up to now, and investigate some Els’ course architecture. Also, we look into Tony Romo’s bid for a spot in the U.S. Open, check out what Elin Woods wants in the divorce, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!

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Greetings golf fans and welcome to Hittin’ the Links. It was a sad week in the golf world with the passing of LPGA golfer Erica Blasberg. Hopefully everyone can take a moment of silence and reflect on the tragedy of someone taken too soon.

In this somber HTL we begin with a look at David Howell, then do some investigating into the Haney-Woods split, and find out what made Jerry Rice see the light. Also, we see who will be at the Memorial, delve into the world of lost golf balls, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!

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Hello again golf fans and welcome to another edition of Hittin’ the Links. The Players Championship certainly didn’t disappoint this weekend. The TPC Sawgrass is one of the very best tournament courses to watch on television. While it isn’t a major, The Players is just a little more than a regular Tour stop.

In this latest edition of HTL, we begin by taking a look at Tiger’s future, then turn our attention to John Daly’s tournament schedule, and see what kept Lee Westwood out of the winners circle. Also, we investigate an unruly fan, find out who talked trash to Tiger, and do a wrap-up of Tim Clark’s win in Florida. Read on!

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Greetings Sand Trappers, and welcome again to Hittin’ the Links. It was a pretty big couple of weeks in golf headlines with Lorena Ochoa’s retirement and Tiger’s 79. The poor LPGA, when it rains it pours.

In this newest volume of HTL we begin by looking at Lorena Ochoa’s retirement, then investigate what’s wrong with Steve Stricker, and welcome back Ken Green. Also, we look into what makes Watson and Couples great, peruse golf in Cuba, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!

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Good Day golf fans and welcome to another volume of Hittin’ the Links. Another great weekend of golf, Harbour Town Golf Links seldom disappoints. Its just a type of golf you don’t see that often anymore. Hopefully everyone got a chance to watch.

In this editions of HTL we start with a look at Joey Sindelar, then check out Christina Kim’s new book, and find out more about Jerry Rice’s pro golf debut. Also on tap we see why Tiger is ready to face the public, investigate rumors of his divorce, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!

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