Has it been a week already? I guess it has, so it’s time again for Hittin’ the Links. Let’s get ready for an electonic tour of all that is golf on the World Wide Web.
In this edition, we take an early peek at what’s new for this year’s U.S. Open, take an even earlier look at the goings on at the British Open, and investigate what is going on between Butch Harmon and Big John. Also of interest, we see how our economy is affecting the PGA Tour, get sentimental about golf tournament winners, check out Western Ireland, and check in on the winner of the Wachovia Championship. Read on!
Hole 1: “Shortish” Open
British Open site Royal Birkdale has been lengthened, but still remains short by major championship standards. [Link]
Hole 2: U.S. Open Going Primetime!
With the 2008 U.S. Open being played on the West Coast, those in the east will get their golf fix in primetime. [Link]
Hole 3: So If You are Taking Drugs This Better Be the Last Year!
The R & A has announced that it will not drug test for this year’s British Open but plans to implement testing in 2009. [Link]
Hole 4: The Long and Short at the U.S. Open
At 7,643 yards Torrey Pines is officially the longest course in Major Championship history, it seems only fitting that its toughest par three might be the shortest in eight years. [Link]
Hole 5: Harmon Apologizes to Daly? Maybe Not.
Big John Daly reported that former swing coach, Butch Harmon, had apologized for cutting ties and not getting his facts straight concerning John’s alleged drinking. Butch has another story altogether. [Link]
Hole 6: Get Out the Kleenex
Here is the list of the top-five tearjerking wins in professional golf. [Link]
Hole 7: Destination of the Week: Western Ireland
Western Ireland has much to offer the wandering golfer. [Link]
Hole 8: Recession Putting the Crunch on Tour Sponsors?
The current economy is having its effects on everyone including the companies keeping the PGA Tour alive. [Link]
Hole 9: Wachovia Championship
Anthony Kim laps the field at the Wachovia Championship to take home his first PGA Tour win. [Link]