Hello Sand Trapers and welcome to another volume of Hittin’ the Links. Well everyone is all in a tizzy due to Tiger’s return this week at Firestone. I am sure the press tent in Akron will be buzzing with reporters ready to ask endless amounts of irritating questions.
In this edition of HtL we begin with Tiger’s return, then turn our attention to Rory’s twitter spat, and investigate the perfect golf swing. Also, we check in on Tiger’s new caddy, look in on Lexi Thompson’s bid for an LPGA Tour card, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!
Hole 1: He’s Back!
In case you live under a rock and haven’t heard, Tiger is back! [Link]
Hole 2: Don’t Tweet Angry
Rory McIlroy fired off some rather angry tweets at a golf commentator this weekend. [Link]
Hole 3: The Perfect Golf Swing
Researchers at Stanford have found the perfect golf swing. [Link]
Hole 4: Caddy
Tiger’s new caddy will have his hands full. [Link]
Hole 5: Rehab and Relaxation
Some veterans have turned to golf to help their return. [Link]
Hole 6: No Problem!
Lexi Thompson cruises through the first stage of LPGA Q-School. [Link]
Hole 7: Women’s British Open
Yani Tseng breaks some records with her come-from-behind win at the Women’s British Open. [Link]
Hole 8: U.S. Senior Open
Olin Browne wins the U.S. Senior Open. [Link]
Hole 9: Greenbrier Classic
PGA Tour rookie Scott Stallings makes good in West Virginia. [Link]