Hello golf fans and welcome to the first Hittin’ the Links of 2011! We took a little R&R over the holidays but are back with all that is going on in the world of golf. How about this Camilo Villegas debacle, I cannot believe that Tour players are getting on the guy who turned him in. I really thought golf was a gentleman’s game, this new turn of events saddens me.
In this first edition of the year we begin with a search for Stuart Appleby’s missing putter, then investigate Camilo’s rules gaffe, and then do a workout with Natalie Gulbis. Also on tap, we learn how to hit driver off the deck, check out the 2011 LPGA Tour schedule, and do a wrap-up of the Tournament of Champions. Read on!
Hole 1: Dude, Where’s My Putter?
Stuart Appleby’s missing putter mystery was solved by the Golf Channel. [Link]
Hole 2: Rules are Rules
Camilo Villegas gets disqualified from the first tournament of the year. [Link]
Hole 3: Seriously?!
The gentleman who drew attention to Camilo Villegas’ rules violation is drawing some heat, from other tour players. [Link]
Hole 4: Workout!
Natalie Gulbis lets us follow her around the gym as she shows us her workout routine. [Link]
Hole 5: Tough Shot
Here is a lesson on hitting the driver off the deck. [Link]
Hole 6: Mr. Kapalua
Gary Planos, the face of Kapalua, ends his run at the Tournament of Champions. [Link]
Hole 7: Get Outta Town!
Only 13 of the 25 LPGA Tour events in 2011 will be played in the United States. [Link]
Hole 8: Natalie and Dustin
Natalie Gulbis and Dustin Johnson are currently playing as a twosome, if you know what I mean. [Link]
Hole 9: One for One
Jonathan Byrd wins the season opening Tournament of Champions. [Link]