Welcome again golf fans to yet another edition of Hittin’ the Links. It’s been quite a month for Masters Champion Bubba Watson. First, he and his wife adopt a new baby boy, then he wins the Masters, goes on a media tour, tweets about 100,000 times, and he even finds some time to get home and change a few diapers. It’s no wonder he showed up in New Orleans this week with bags under his eyes. He didn’t play too bad either, aside from a wayward shot or two that found their way into his eagerly awaiting gallery of fans.
In this edition of HtL we begin with a look at PGA Tour Rookie John Huh, then turn our attention to a golf scientist of sorts, and then check out how Bubba “connects” with his fans. Also on tap, we see how some Tour players went old school, find out what the R&A has in store for this year’s Open, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!
Hole 1: Hard Work
Rising PGA Tour star John Huh got there with old fashioned hard work. [Link]
Hole 2: We Should All Be So Lucky
Dan McLaughlin quit his job in a scientific attempt to master golf. [Link]
Hole 3: I Have a Question
Tiger Woods will be taking questions from his fans at Quail Hollow. [Link]
Hole 4: Can You Sign My Bruise!?
Bubba Watson’s errant drive on Friday caught one of his fans in the head.[Link]
Hole 5: Old School
In honor of Zurich’s 100 year anniversary some Tour stars had their own throwback game. [Link]
Hole 6: Longer and Long Distance
This year’s British Open venue has been lengthened slightly and the R&A has decided to allow cell phones. [Link]
Hole 7: Ballesteros
Seve’s son, Javier Ballesteros, will make his professional tournament debut as an amateur in Spain. [Link]
Hole 8: LPGA Mobile Bay Classic
Staci Lewis holds off Lexi Thompson to win the Mobile Bay Classic. [Link]
Hole 9: Zurich Open
Jason Dufner finally breaks through with a victory in the Big Easy. [Link]