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\"Hittin'Hello out there golf fans, and welcome to yet another volume of Hittin’ the Links<\/em>. There was a lot going on in the golf world this week. I have to say though my favorite moment was when David Toms returned to his winning ways at the Colonial. It’s nice to see him finally get back on track.<\/p>\n

In this edition of HtL<\/em> we begin with a look at Tigers new place in the World Rankings, then check out the Titleist sale, and investigate the Horned Frog at the Colonial. Also on tap, we see who qualified for the U.S. Open this week, find out what Bubba has in store for music fans, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!
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\nHole 1: Free Falling<\/strong>
\nTiger slips to #12 in the World Golf Rankings. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 2: How Do You Say Titleist in Korean?<\/strong>
\nA Korean Company is in the process of purchasing Titleist and FootJoy. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 3: Is that a Horned Frog?<\/strong>
\nA wager resulted in Jerry Kelly teeing off at the Colonial Pro-Am dressed as the TCU Mascot. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 4: Homes for Heroes<\/strong>
\nA wounded American soldier received a new home during a presentation at the Colonial. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 5: U.S. Open<\/strong>
\nThere are a few more players out there who can skip U.S. Open qualifying after this weekend. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 6: Oh Please No!<\/strong>
\nBubba Watson is threatening to start the first all golfer boy band! [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 7: Sybase Match Play Championship<\/strong>
\nSuzann Pettersen wins the Sybase Match Play Championship on the LPGA Tour. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 8: World Match Play<\/strong>
\nIan Poulter puts an end to Luke Donald’s match play streak beating him in the World Match Play. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 9: Back In the Winner’s Circle<\/strong>
\nDavid Toms returns to his winning ways with a victory at the Colonial. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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