Hello fans of golf, and welcome to this week’s Hittin’ the Links. It was an exciting one in the world of golf, as one of the PGA Tour’s premier events came down to a playoff. Brandt Snedeker won his first PGA Tour even since 2007, edging out hopeful number one Luke Donald.
This week on HTL, we take a look at Poulter the scaredy cat, a Woods finally winning a golf event, and John Daly’s advice to an NFL rookie. We also take a look into Dustin Johnson’s world, check in on Phil, and reinforce the fact that Donald Trump never misses an opportunity for self-promotion.
Hole 1: Westwood’s Back At the Top
After winning the Asian Tour’s Indonesia Masters, Lee Westwood regains his spot as number one in the world. [Link]
Hole 2: Snedeker Beats Out Donald
Brandt Snedeker beat Luke Donald in a playoff at the Heritage to deny Luke Donald the world’s number one ranking. [Link]
Hole 3: Poulter Finds Ghosts Scarier Than His Hair
Ian Poulter claims that the house he stayed at this week is haunted after a few mysterious occurrences in the night. Were the ghosts to blame for his poor finish? You decide. [Link]
Hole 4: DJ Breaks Up With Caddy
Dustin Johnson decides that after two major championship melts downs last year, he and his caddy need to take a break. [Link]
Hole 5: Woods Wins a Tournament
Tiger’s niece, Cheyenne Woods wins the ACC Women’s Golf Championship for Wake Forest after shooting 3-under par on the last day. [Link]
Hole 6: Perry Still Can’t Find the ’08 Magic
The team of Kenny Perry and Scott Hoch lose the better-ball Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf to David Eger Mark McNulty after Perry misses a 14-inch putt to extend the playoff. [Link]
Hole 7: Phil’s Committed, To Quail Hollow That Is
Phil Mickelson has committed to play in Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club. Tiger Woods is expected to do the same, but has not yet done so. [Link]
Hole 8: Daly Gives Some Advice
John Daly sits down with Ryan Mallet and John Gruden to discuss how to get the most out of one’s talent. [Link]
Hole 9: Trump the Golfer
Donald Trump claims that if he is elected President, he would be the best golfing President ever. [Link]
Jamo,
Interesting note on Trump. Looking ahead, let’s say the 2012 Presidential Election ends up without a majority in electoral votes due to third-party candidates. Any chance Obama and Trump would decide the election with 36 holes match play – at Congressional C.C. of course – rather than send it to the House of Representatives?
Just wondering… We could even put together a Sand Trap broadcast team to cover the event.