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\"Hittin' What a week in the golf world, and Hittin’ the Links<\/em> is here to try and keep you informed. In addition, I have included a couple of links to some of the new equipment out this year so all you equipment people out there can start your spring shopping lists.<\/p>\n

In this volume we take a hard look at what is left of John Daly after his week from Hell, see why Ernie Els is tired, and what the heck is Ian Poulter talking about? Also, we investigate my pick for the coolest new golf gadget, peruse a buyers guide for junior golf clubs, look at some golf vacation spots, and see if Tiger can win again. Read on!
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\nHole 1: Harmon Dumps Daly<\/strong>
\nSwing Guru Butch Harmon has had enough with his troubled student and has parted ways. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 2: Just Tiger and Me<\/strong>
\nIan Poulter opened mouth and inserted foot during an interview by Golfweek UK. Seems he sees himself as the only real challenge to Tiger. Lefty must have missed that memo as have the 22 other players ahead of Ian in the World Golf Rankings. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 3: If You’re In the Market for a New Driver<\/strong>
\nFive new driver offerings from the games biggest manufacturers. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 4: Maybe New Irons This Year?<\/strong>
\nA good overview of what’s new in the iron kingdom this year. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 5: Els Withdraws from Bay Hill<\/strong>
\nCiting fatigue, Ernie Els withdrew from this week’s Bay Hill Invitational. Tired? Try having a real job Ernie! [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 6: My Winner for the Coolest New Golf Gadget<\/strong>
\nKorean company KTF has unveiled a new golf phone equipped with a GPS system. It’s a SkyCaddie in a phone! [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 7: Junior Golf Club Buyers Guide<\/strong>
\nFor all the parents out there thinking of getting those kids started in golf, here is a good guide to buying them clubs. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 8: Golf Vacation Anyone?<\/strong>
\nSome good golf destinations on three different budgets. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 9: Tiger, Tiger, Tiger!<\/strong>
\nTiger Woods pulls out his third victory of 2008 in dramatic style. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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