{"id":2337,"date":"2008-05-19T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2008-05-19T13:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thesandtrap.com\/?p=2337"},"modified":"2008-05-19T10:13:53","modified_gmt":"2008-05-19T14:13:53","slug":"volume_one_hundred_forty_five","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesandtrap.com\/b\/hittin_the_links\/volume_one_hundred_forty_five","title":{"rendered":"Volume One Hundred Forty Five"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Hittin'So how’s it going out there? Well, I hope. Hittin’ the Links<\/em> is here to ease your tired clicking finger, we have taken the guess work out of which golf stories are worth reading. So turn your monitors so the boss can’t see what you’re doing and join me in a tour of what’s going on in golf across the web.<\/p>\n

In this volume of HTL<\/em> we look into Annika’s retirement, investigate the rough at Torry Pines, check in on Tiger’s recovery, and see why some people are up-in-arms about the playoff at the Players. Also, we listen to what Peter Kostis has to say, see who made the most overated list, and check in on the winners of some of the week’s tournaments.
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\nHole 1: Annika to Retire<\/strong>
\nAnnika Sorenstam has announced that she plans to retire from competitive golf at the end of the 2008 LPGA season. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 2: The Rough Isn’t So Rough<\/strong>
\nThe USGA has decided to err on the side of easy when it comes to the rough at this year’s U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 3: So How’s the Knee Tiger?<\/strong>
\nTiger Woods knee rehabilitation is going well and he hopes to return before the U.S. Open. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 4: So Where Do You Start a Playoff?<\/strong>
\nStarting the playoff at The Players Championship on the famed 17th hole has raised some eyebrows.[Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 5: Kostis on Golf<\/strong>
\nPeter Kostis sounds off on Tiger, Lefty, and the rules. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 6: Really, You’re Not that Good<\/strong>
\nHere it is, the list of the most overrated players on tour. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 7: For the Golfer With $200,000 Laying Around <\/strong>
\nThe World Series of Golf will be held in Las Vegas next year, the entry fee….$200 grand. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 8: Ochoa Back on Top<\/strong>
\nOchoa returns to the winner’s circle for the sixth time this year. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 9: Where Did They Begin this Week’s Playoff?<\/strong>
\nRyuji Imada wins the AT&T Classic in a playoff. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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