Volume Three Hundred Twelve

Dufner breaks through, Bubba connects with his fans, and Tiger takes some questions.

Hittin' the LinksWelcome 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]

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