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\"HittingHunter Mahan and Jay Williamson provided some great entertainment as well as some bonus coverage on Sunday as they battled down the stretch at the Travelers Championship.<\/p>\n

This week we have a recap of the Travelers Championship, the Wegmans LPGA, and a reversal by Mr. Finchem of the sudden need for drug testing on the PGA Tour.
\n
\nHole 1: Mahan Wins<\/strong>
\nHunter Mahan defeated Jay Williamson in the first playoff hole at the Travelers Championship for his first PGA Tour victory. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 2: Travelers Photos<\/strong>
\nJust a few pictures of the Travelers Championship for you to peruse (warning: may resize your browser window). [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 3: One Step Closer<\/strong>
\nLorena Ochoa came from three shots back to win the Wegmans LPGA for her first playoff victory in five tries. Next stop: a major. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 4: Fasth Wins<\/strong>
\nNiclas Fasth held off a hard-charging Berhard Langer at the BMW International Open held in Munich, Germany. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 5: Hot Shot<\/strong>
\nJust one more thing to think about when you’re in the rough. Will I start a fire? [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 6: Mid-Season Report<\/strong>
\nRex Hoggard takes a look at the first half of the PGA Tour season. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 7: Hokie Pride<\/strong>
\nVirginia Tech’s Drew Weaver became the first American to win the British Amateur since 1979. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 8: Last Man Standing<\/strong>
\nAll of a sudden, Tim Finchem now thinks drug testing would be a good thing for the PGA Tour. A bit late to the party, buddy. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 9: Broken Windows<\/strong>
\nBetter golf equipment technology is to blame for more houses getting hit by golf balls. It wouldn’t have anything to do with building more houses practically right on top of golf courses could it? [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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