Hello golf fans, welcome again to Hittin’ the Links. Well, there has actually been quite a bit going on in the world of golf this week. With out wasting any more time let’s take a look.
In this volume of HTL we first send out a get well soon to Joey Sindelar, then turn our attention to the rain soaked and canceled Viking Classic, and investigate the Eisenhower-golf connection. Also, we look at the LPGA’s new commissioner, see who’s playing golf in Afghanistan, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!
Hole 1: Joey Sindelar
Joey Sindelar had to be taken to the hospital mid-round during the Charles Schwab Cup Championships. [Link]
Hole 2: Nada Viking
This week’s Tour stop,The Viking Classic, was canceled due to weather. [Link]
Hole 3: Eisenhower Golf
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower was more than a golf enthusiast. [Link]
Hole 4: New Commissioner
Michael Whan is set to take over the reins of the LPGA Tour, but is that a good thing? [Link]
Hole 5: Afghan Golf
Golf equipment is being shipped to our troops over seas in the middle east. [Link]
Hole 6: Asian Amateur Championship
South Korean Han Chang-won wins the Asian Amateur Championships and a trip to the Masters. [Link]
Hole 7: Singapore Open
Ian Poulter wins the Singapore Open by one stroke. [Link]
Hole 8: Charles Schwab Cup Championships
John Cook takes home the first place check while Loren Roberts takes home the Cup. [Link]
Hole 9: World Match Play
Ross Fisher beats Anthony Kim to win the World Match Play Championships. [Link]