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Another tour is about to wrap up its season, and everyone else seems to be in Mexico suddenly. That’s probably not a bad idea with the cold wave that hit the U.S. this week. There’s more strange news involving the PGA TOUR’s self-imposed exile Dustin Johnson. Ian Poulter’s putter failed him big time. And there’s a golf cart that will let you break 100 mph, if you need to do that.<\/p>\n
But the big news this week is that the man who was instrumental in desegregating professional golf in the U.S. got some well deserved recognition for his courage and contributions to the game. Let’s hit the links. Hole #2: Charlie Sifford receives Presidential Medal of Freedom<\/strong><\/p>\n Charlie Sifford, who opened pro golf to blacks, to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom: http:\/\/t.co\/hBml7faERb<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rOC09ERuV8<\/a><\/p>\n — Golfweek Magazine (@GolfweekMag) November 11, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Hole #3: Remember Christina Kim?<\/strong> Hole #4: Hoffman wins in Mexico<\/strong> Hole #5: Taylor Swift goes all Elin in video<\/strong><\/p>\n Taylor Swift performs "The Elin" in latest music video : http:\/\/t.co\/hzcIxpeIPU<\/a><\/p>\n — Stephanie Wei (@StephanieWei) November 10, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Hole #6: Dustin Johnson sues former adviser over loan<\/strong> Hole #7: Probably has a bunch more in his trunk<\/strong><\/p>\n Baby elephant steals @JasonDufner<\/a>'s hat in Thailand (yes, you read that right). VIDEO: http:\/\/t.co\/tgiepEddvT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rxm2hHuhyN<\/a><\/p>\n — Golfweek Magazine (@GolfweekMag) November 14, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Hole #8: Here’s how to fix slow play<\/strong><\/p>\n VIDEO: The world\u2019s fastest golf cart is here, and it goes 118 MPH http:\/\/t.co\/zyQv1X7Nlf<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kgQeEmud5E<\/a><\/p>\n — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 3, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Hole #9: Timberlake sells his golf course<\/strong>
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\nHole #1: Poulter misses putt, Koepka wins<\/strong>
\nAmerican Brooks Koepka won the Turkish Airlines Open in Belek, Turkey, when Ian Poulter missed a seven-foot putt on the final hole that would have sent the event to a playoff. It was Koepka’s first win. The Euro Tour heads to Dubai next week for the season-ending tourney, though Rory McIlroy has already secured the Race to Dubai title despite not playing for weeks. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n
\nChristina Kim got a very popular win at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational this weekend, and it was about time. It was her first win on the LPGA tour in nine years. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n
\nCharley Hoffman got his third PGA TOUR win at the OHL Classic at Mayakoba on Sunday. By the way, he went to college at UNLV. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n
\nPossible racketeering, wire fraud and negligence… not exactly the kind of news you expect to be swirling around a PGA TOUR pro. Then again, it’s been a weird year for Dustin Johnson. Now he is suing a former adviser for repayment of a $3 million loan. [Link<\/a>] <\/p>\n\n
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\nJustin Timberlake and his family apparently lost over $15 million when they sold Mirimichi Golf Course last week for $500,0000. Timberlake had make the course an eco-friendly showcase, but apparently that wasn’t enough to make it a success. At least he still has his other career to fall back on. [Link<\/a>] <\/p>\n