Hello Golf Fans and thank you again for joining me for Hittin’ the Links. Golf was slightly overlooked in the sports world this weekend with the Super Bowl going on in Big D. No reason to fret though there was still enough golf news to easily fill the pages of HTL.
In this newest edition we begin with a U.S. Serviceman’s dream come true, and then investigate a cancellation on the LPGA Tour, and check out how golf is doing in the ratings. Also, we look into Arnold’s final flight, find out what a rookie said about Tiger, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. read on!
Hole 1: Playing With Tiger
A U.S. Army officer has won a spot in Tiger Wood’s foursome at the Dubai Desert Classic Pro-Am. [Link]
Hole 2: Another One Bites the Dust
An already light LPGA Tour schedule got a little lighter after a recent cancellation. [Link]
Hole 3: Television
The PGA Tour was happy to report that TV ratings were up for the first month of the 2011 season. [Link]
Hole 4: Last Flight
Arnold Palmer taken his last flight as a pilot. [Link]
Hole 5: U.S. Open
The USGA has tweaked its process to determine who is exempt from qualifying for the 2011 U.S. Open. [Link]
Hole 6: Tiger Jam
Tiger Jam, Tiger Wood’s concert event to benefit the TW Foundation has returned after a one year absence. [Link]
Hole 7: Easy There Rookie!
PGA Tour rookie Brendan Steele has had to backpedal a bit on his comments about Tiger. [Link]
Hole 8: Qatar Masters
Thomas Bjorn cruises to a 4 shot win at the Qatar Masters. [Link]
Hole 9: Phoenix Open
Mark Wilson gets victory #2 early on in the season. [Link]