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\"Hittin'Hello and good day to you from Hittin’ the Links<\/em>. Do you feel it? Spring has officially sprung now that it’s Masters Week. I don’t know about you, but for me it’s time to find something for the wife and kids to do this Sunday, so the final round can be watched in peace and quiet.<\/p>\n

With it being Masters week, HTL<\/em> is sporting several links about the tournament. In addition, we look at what Azinger said about his opponent, see why teaching pros do what they do, and check on what Monty is mad about now. Also in this addition, we investigate golf vacations, see where Davis Love III will be spending this weekend, and peruse the winners of this week’s tour events. Read on!
\n
\nHole 1: Masters Week<\/strong>
\nAugusta Georgia is hopping, it is again time for The Masters. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 2: “I’d Like to Book a Flight to Augusta”<\/strong>
\nJohnson Wagner wins the Shell Houston Open and gets a spot at The Masters. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 3: Azinger Said What?<\/strong>
\nU.S. Ryder Cup Captain Paul Azinger is backpeddling a touch after some recent comments concerning Nick Faldo. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 4: No Love in Augusta<\/strong>
\nDavis Love III will not be at The Masters, breaking a streak of 70 straight major championships. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 5: Ochoa Good for Her Second Major in a Row<\/strong>
\nLorena Ochoa Wins the Kraft Nabisco Championship by five shots. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 6: What golf Pros Do<\/strong>
\nAfter a recent question<\/a> in the forum here is an article explaining why golf professionals do what they do. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 7: No Invite for Monty<\/strong>
\nColin Montgomeryhas been outspoken in his criticism of Augusta National and their invitation policy.[Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 8: Top Golf Destinations<\/strong>
\nA guide to 75 of golf’s best vacation destinations. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 9: Wiebe Wins in the Dominican Republic<\/strong>
\nMark Wiebe takes care of business on the Champions Tour at Cap Cana. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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