{"id":19980,"date":"2014-09-23T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2014-09-23T16:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thesandtrap.com\/b\/?p=19980"},"modified":"2014-09-23T18:13:51","modified_gmt":"2014-09-23T22:13:51","slug":"volume_four_hundred_four","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesandtrap.com\/b\/hittin_the_links\/volume_four_hundred_four","title":{"rendered":"Volume Four Hundred Four"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Hittin'What a week Billy Horschel had! Just days after winning the TOUR Championship and FedExCup, he sent this tweet:<\/p>\n

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Hanging out with my princess! @britt_horschel<\/a> and I get to take her home today. Can't wait! #daddysgirl<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9TrG30rVy1<\/a><\/p>\n

— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) September 18, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I’m thinking not very many people have ever had a better week.<\/p>\n

The PGA Tour had the weekend off, but there was still plenty of golf news. Not to mention, it’s Ryder Cup Week! The U.S.A. and Euro teams don’t tee off until Friday, but until then, let’s hit the links.
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\nHole #1: It’s Ryder Cup Week!<\/strong>
\nTeam U.S.A. faces an uphill climb, but maybe that’s a good thing? [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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On the plane to Scotland. A great challenge awaits us, but we're all up to the task!! pic.twitter.com\/NRlGhY0pQT<\/a><\/p>\n

— Hunter Mahan (@HunterMahan) September 22, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hole #2: R&A Votes to Admit Women<\/strong>
\nThe Royal and Ancient Golf Club voted this week to allow female members. Welcome to the 20th century, boys. (Yes, we meant 20th<\/em>.) [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole #3: But D.A., You Don’t Need the Points<\/strong><\/p>\n

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There was controversy surrounding D.A. Points' WD at the @WebDotComTour<\/a> Championship: http:\/\/t.co\/Psw4yGcTHk<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/oA2jo0haYw<\/a><\/p>\n

— Morning Drive (@GCMorningDrive) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hole #4: Coming to the PGA Tour Next Year (or in October)<\/strong>
\nDerek Fathauer won the Web Dot Com Tour Championship this weekend at the TPC Sawgrass Valley Course. In addition, the last 25 PGA Tour cards were won and the priorities for the 50 cards awarded during the regular season and the playoffs were set. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole #5: Goydos Gets First Champions Tour Win<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Congratulations dad on your first champions tour win \u2764#championstour<\/a> #yaypaul<\/a> #eventhroughthetrees<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/gbbTgrGfkV<\/a><\/p>\n

— Courtney Goydos (@courtneygoydos) September 22, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hole #6: Hur Second Win<\/strong>
\nMi Jung Hur won her second career LPGA title at the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic in Prattville, Alabama. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole #7: Golf Pictures<\/strong>
\nMaybe Pinterest isn’t quite as dedicated to recipes and ways to recycle your egg cartons as artwork. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole #8: Don’t Take It Out on the Course, Dude<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Eating donuts after a breakup is OK. Performing donuts on the golf course after a breakup is NOT: http:\/\/t.co\/YQPEKViGqg<\/a><\/p>\n

— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) September 16, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Bonus: Or Your Clubs…<\/strong>
\n“I just got this towel from Sam’s. I’m keeping it.” [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole #9: U.S. Seeks Redemption<\/strong>
\nThe American squad hasn’t won the Ryder Cup since 2008. They haven’t won on Euro soil since 1993. Time to break a couple streaks? [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n