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\"HittingMike Weir has played some good golf of late and that continues as he wins for the first time since 2004 at the Fry’s Electronics Open. And I tip my hat to the participants in the Kabul Desert Classic. Playing there take some serious guts.<\/p>\n

This week, we have several links from the Fry’s Electronics Open, The First Tee celebrates a birthday, and sometimes missing a cut can be a life saver.
\n
\nHole 1: Weir Wins<\/strong>
\nMike Weir wins for the first time since 2004 at the Fry’s Electronics Open. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 2: Danger Zone<\/strong>
\nThe Kabul Desert Classic might be the most difficult tournament to play in the world. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 3: Hot vs Not<\/strong>
\nAlan Shipnuck explores what is hot and what is not. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 4: More Bling for Card<\/strong>
\nThe price to keep one’s PGA Tour card keeps going up. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 5: Cup Tweaks<\/strong>
\nThe FedExCup might be getting a few tweaks for 2008. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 6: Second Chance<\/strong>
\nNationwide Tour player Erik Compton missed the cut at the Albertsons Boise Open. No big deal except that in doing so, may have saved his life. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 7: Bye, Bye John?<\/strong>
\nHas John Daly’s work habits and nighttime habits finally caught up to him? At least one person thinks so. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 8: Happy Birthday<\/strong>
\nThe First Tee celebrates its first ten years. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 9: Better Days?<\/strong>
\nMichelle Wie thinks better days are in her future. Enjoying Stanford and telling her parents to take a hike would be a good start. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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