Good day fellow golf nuts, and welcome again to Hittin’ the Links. The golf world is starting to heat up. What a finish to the Buick Invitational! Even without Tiger, Torrey Pines puts on a great show.
In this edition of HTL, we look at the life of LPGA founding member Betty Jameson, review some Tiger news, and find out what the President of the USGA has to say. Also on tap, we explore the whereabouts of Philly Mick, see whats wrong with the AT&T Pro-Am, and investigate the effects of the economy on golf courses. Read on!
Hole 1: Betty Jameson
LPGA Founding Member Betty Jameson has died at the age of 89. [Link]
Hole 2: Full-Bore!
Tiger is healthy and practicing “full-bore” to get into competition shape. [Link]
Hole 3: USGA President on Golf
USGA President Jim Vernon talks about the the pressures facing golf in the present economy. [Link]
Hole 4: AT&T Pro-Am Ailing?
In recent years, the Tour’s most prestigious pro-am event has found itself both falling in ratings and ranked golfers. [Link]
Hole 5: Ummm, Watch Out for Those Yardage Markers!
A Manchester N.H. man is suing a golf course over the loss of his eye. He apparently had his ball ricochet off a yardage marker that the course had not warned him about! [Link]
Hole 6: Well, At Least He Made the Cut This Time
Is it too early for Lefty lovers to start worrying? Mr. West Coast Swing himself has broken par just once in six tries. [Link]
Hole 7: More on Golf and the Economy
With the current financial crisis many golf courses are having to offer deep discounts to keep their doors open. [Link]
Hole 8: Nationwide Season Opener
Vance Veazy takes the season opening Panama Championship in a two hole play-off. [Link]
Hole 9: Buick Invitational
Nick Watney comes from 5 strokes down to win at Torrey Pines. [Link]