Category: Hittin’ the Links

Hello and welcome to another edition of Hittin’ the Links. I hope everyone enjoyed watching the British Open as much as I did. There is something about watching golf at St. Andrews, its like no other golf course on earth.

In this newest volume of HTL we begin by looking again at Ricky Fowler’s wardrobe choice, the peruse the real top 10, and look at some celebrity golf. Also we check out Tiger’s putter of choice, find out what Monty thinks of his possible Ryder Cup team, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events.

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Good day to you golf fans, and welcome to yet again another volume of Hittin’ the Links. It’s British Open Week, the week where all Americans have to wake up at the crack of dawn in order to watch the action live. I know I have my alarm set for 6:30am.

In this edition of HTL we begin with a peek at Tiger’s first round pairing, find out what showed up at St. Andrews, and investigate Matt Every’s brush with the law. Also on tap we look at Watson’s bid for a repeat performance, see what distance is doing to the British Open rotation, and do a recap of the week’s events. Read on!

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G’Day Sand Trappers and welcome to another edition of Hittin’ the Links. HTL is coming to you a little late this week due to our nation’s birthday, but better late than never I always say.

In this volume we start with a look at who is injured, find out who is listening to their biological clock, and check out the British Champions Challenge. Also on tap, we find out who made the field at St. Andrews, look into what Tiger shot in a recent pro-am, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!

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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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