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\"Hittin'It was a little steamy in Connecticut this week when play began at the Travelers Championship. High nineties with humidity over 50% wore out several players including Bubba Watson who admitted he was a tad tired<\/a> during his second-round 71. Hot beats cold though as far as I am concerned; I hate playing golf in a parka.<\/p>\n

In this edition of Hittin’ the Links<\/em> we begin by looking at why 87 players made the cut at the Travelers Championship, then find out what made Hunter Mahan’s Sunday so special, and investigate what love’s got to do with it. Also, check out the caddy banned from the European Tour, see why Webb Simpson will be absent from the British Open, and do a wrap-up of the events from around the world. Read on!Hole 1: Thank You Card?<\/strong>
\n18 Players picking up a paycheck this week owe their good fortune to Brian Gay. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 2: Mahan<\/strong>
\nHunter Mahan’s Sunday 61 had a heartwarming conclusion. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 3: Love’s Got Nothing to Do With It<\/strong>
\nRory McIlroy’s sweetie, Caroline Wozniacki, says their relationship has nothing to do with both of them falling from their #1 rankings. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 4: Banned<\/strong>
\nJose Manuel Lara’s caddy has been banned indefinitely for trying to hide a 15th club. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 5: Baby Beats British<\/strong>
\nU.S. Open Champion Webb Simpson will skip the British Open to be home for the birth of his child. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 6: Car vs. Golf Ball<\/strong>
\nHave you ever seen a car catch a golf ball in the air? Now you have! [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 7: Women’s Pub links <\/strong>
\nKyung Kim wins the U.S. Women’s Pub Links Championship. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 8: BMW International Open<\/strong>
\nDanny Willett wins in Germany in a playoff. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 9: Manulife Financial LPGA Classic <\/strong>
\nBrittany Lang gets win number one in Canada. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 10: Retirement Tour<\/strong>
\nMark Calcavecchia takes home a little Canadian cash at the Montreal Championship. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 11: Travelers Championship<\/strong>
\nAustralian Marc Leishman wins the Travelers Championship with a fantastic final round. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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