Author: Danny Ottmann

Happy Monday, duffers, and welcome again to Hittin’ the Links. The Nationwide Tour season is over and 25 of its members have earned their PGA Tour card for next year. The rest of the Nationwide Tour will now ready themselves for Q-school. Stay tuned.

In this volume of HTL we start off talking to Michael Jordan, then check out the 2009 Nationwide Tour graduating class, and find out why you should not think too much. Also on tap we listen to Sergio complain about his poor year, look back at Payne Stewart, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!

Continue reading “Volume Two Hundred Eleven”

Hello and good day everyone, and welcome again to Hittin’ the Links. Golf stories are beginning to become more and more scarce as many people have begun to put away the clubs for the season. But have no fear duffers, I will continue to peruse and deliver throughout the off-season.

For this volume, we start off with a look at the famous Road Hole, find out which are the best courses for business, and check in on what is in store for the Fall Finish. Also on tap we discover Annika’s busy retirement schedule, investigate a golf fight, and do a recap of the week’s events. Read on!

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Good Day folks and welcome back to Hittin’ the Links. It was a good win for the Americans this weekend, and Tiger Woods showed up to play, that’s for sure. But I am afraid now there is officially nothing golf-related to look forward to (unless you’re #130 or so on the money list) until next spring [sigh]. But I have all winter to feel sorry for myself; let’s see what’s going on in the world of golf!

In this volume of HTL we first look at why Michael Jordan probably won’t be moving to California anytime soon, investigate a real water hazard, and check out golf’s Olympic bid. Also, we find out who might be the next John Daly, learn how to get a free round of golf from The Donald, and do a recap of the Presidents Cup. Read on!

Continue reading “Volume Two Hundred Nine”

Hello golf fans, and Welcome again to Hittin’ the Links. What’s happening out there in golf land? I tell you the chill is in the air, the leaves are turning colors, and like it or not the 2009 golf season is drawing to a close. That is unless you live in a southern state like I do – we are just getting started!

In this issue of HTL we say hello to the first billion dollar athlete, then take a look at golf’s first showman, and investigate the Shark’s breakup with Chris Evert. Also in this volume we find out why some golf balls shouldn’t be retrieved, take a peek at the Presidents Cup, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!

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Welcome golf fans to another issue of Hittin’ the Links. Well there you have it, what better way to end the FedExCup playoffs than to have golf’s biggest names go one-two? It’s like Tim Finchem wrote the script himself.

In this volume of HTL we start off by looking at the future of the PGA Tour, then listen to the advice Phil got, and check out the shot hit by one talented 13 year-old. Also on tap, we see why golf is a game for life, see why Steve Stricker needed some mud tires, and then do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!

Continue reading “Volume Two Hundred Seven”

Hello golf fans, and welcome to Hittin’ the Links. The PGA Tour took a little time off this week, but I am still on the job trying to find whatever tidbits of golf news remain. So without further delay…

In this edition of HTL we start off looking at the PGA Cup, then turn our attention to the next “Haney Project” victim, and then take a look at our newest golf millionaire. Also we ponder a very bored golfer, take a peek at the newest technological Tour bags, and then do a wrap-up of the weeks winners. Read on!

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Buenos dias Sand Trappers and welcome again to Hittin’ the Links. Well the PGA Tour season is starting to wind down, there is a slight chill beginning to show up in the morning air, and soon Tiger Woods will go in hibernation. Yes, fall is here. Not that that’s a bad thing, mind you. Around here this is the best time of year to play golf.

In this issue of HTL, we first look at J.D. and his plans for the rest of the year, then turn our attention to the guy who thinks Sergio will never win a major, and check out who made two holes-in-one in the same round. Also in this edition we look at Lorena taking heat, investigate what is happening with PGA Tour purses, and do a wrap-up of this week’s tournaments. Read on.

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Hello golf fans, and welcome again to Hittin’ the Links. Well the PGA Tour has a Monday finish this week and there is a lot of golf news out there. I mean really and truly its news all by itself when on Sunday it takes Tiger 13 holes to make a birdie.

In this edition of HTL we first say congratulations to Annika on the birth of her child, then find out what made Paul Casey miss the Deutsche Bank Championship, and see who will be the starters at the 2010 Masters. Also, we investigate who has a plan to be #1 in the world, see what LPGA tournament decided to stick around another year, and do a wrap-up of the week’s tournaments. Read on!

Continue reading “Volume Two Hundred Four”

Greetings golf fans and welcome to another volume of Hittin’ the Links. It was a busy week of golf around the world. There was a tournament just about everywhere you looked. PGA Tour, Champions Tour, Nationwide Tour, LPGA, European Tour, U.S. Amateur – it was a golf spectators dream. With all that golf there is lots to cover, so without further ado, on with the show.

In this volume of HTL we first investigate what Tiger considers the “ladies tees,” Check out Pakistan’s first ever bid into the World Golf Championships, and find out what problems face the International Presidents Cup team. Also, we look at golf haters, check in on Ken Green’s recovery, and do a wrap-up on some of the week’s events. Read on!

Continue reading “Volume Two Hundred Three”