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\"Hittin'Hello golf fans and welcome to another installment of Hittin’ the Links<\/em>. I have to say I was very happy to read our #1 story this week. The fact that Tim Finchem came out in support of fans reporting rules infractions does my heart good. Maybe we can now put our long running forum debate<\/a> to rest.<\/p>\n

In this newest HTL<\/em> we begin with a look at Finchem’s opinion on fans calling in rules violations, check out John Daly’s wardrobe, and look into the World Golf Rankings. Also on tap, we find out who will be at the Match Play Championship, see who’s getting into the World Golf Hall of Fame, and do a wrap-up of the events around the world. Read on!
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\nHole 1: Keep the Calls Coming!!<\/strong>
\nPGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem wants fans to keep calling in rules infractions. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 2: Wardrobe Malfunction<\/strong>
\nJohn Daly has set a whole new standard for ugly golf pants. Check out the slideshow. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 3: World Rankings<\/strong>
\nWith golf a a global stage the World Golf Rankings are becoming more important than ever. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 4: The Big Four<\/strong>
\nPhil Mickelson confirmed he would be at the Match Play Championship along Lee Westwood, Martin Kaymer, and some guy named Tiger. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 5: World Golf Hall of Fame<\/strong>
\nGolf Producer Frank Chirkinian gets into the World Golf Hall of Fame. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 6: New Number One<\/strong>
\nYani Tseng takes over the worlds #1 spot with a win at the Australian Ladies Masters. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 7: Tired!<\/strong>
\nA tired Tom Lehman wins the Allianz Championship on the Old Guy Tour. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 8: <\/strong>
\nAlvaro Quiros takes home the title at the Dubai Desert Classic. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 9: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am <\/strong>
\nD.A. Points gets his first PGA Tour win alongside tournament favorite Bill Murray. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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