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\"Hittin'Happy Rev. Martin Luther King Day Sand Trap<\/em>pers and welcome to another edition of Hittin’ the Links<\/em>. Anyone else wish they were in Hawaii this week? Shorts and short sleeves were the dress code for spectators of the Sony Open. It must be nice.<\/p>\n

In this newest volume of HTL<\/em> we begin with a look at the relationship denials coming from DJ’s camp, then turn our attention to the plight of young Alexis Thompson, and investigate the sale of some Masters Memorabilia. Also, we check out the North Korean Golf Tour, see what happens when aviation and golf mix, and do a wrap-up of the Sony Open. Read on!
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\nHole 1: Denial?<\/strong>
\nDustin Johnson is denying his relationship with Natalie Gulbis. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 2: The Answer Is No!<\/strong>
\nThe LPGA Tour has denied 15 year-old Alexis Thompson’s request for more sponsors exemptions. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 3: What About a Green Jacket<\/strong>
\nYou too can own a replica Masters Tournament trophy, for around $140,000. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 4: Bad Business<\/strong>
\nTiger Woods tops the list of worst celebrity endorsers. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 5: North Korean Golf Tour<\/strong>
\nNorth Korea is hosting its first ever golf tournament. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 6: Hooters Tour<\/strong>
\nBrittany Lincicome missed the cut at a recent Hooters Tour event. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 7: Can I Play Through?<\/strong>
\nNothing like an airplane landing on the 7th hole while your putting on the 8th. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 8: Swing Version 3.0<\/strong>
\nPadraig Harrington is completely revamping his swing, again. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 9: Sony Open<\/strong>
\nMark Wilson survives the 36-hole marathon Sunday to win the Sony Open in Hawaii. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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