{"id":2418,"date":"2008-07-21T08:00:29","date_gmt":"2008-07-21T12:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thesandtrap.com\/?p=2418"},"modified":"2008-07-23T01:31:57","modified_gmt":"2008-07-23T05:31:57","slug":"volume_one_hundred_fifty_three","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesandtrap.com\/b\/hittin_the_links\/volume_one_hundred_fifty_three","title":{"rendered":"Volume One Hundred Fifty Three"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Hittin'Good Day, and welcome to another edition of your beloved weekly Sand Trap<\/em> column, Hittin the Links<\/em>. I have again assembled only the best articles from around the web for you viewing pleasure. No boring news here, get ready to get caught up on everything thats golf from around the world, both serious and silly.<\/p>\n

In this edition we take a long look at the British Open Championship, find out why Jack thinks the younger crowd is too soft, listen to Sandy Lyle’s apology, and investigate why British golf fans are better than the Americans. Also, we like totally see like what happened to like Michelle Wie, examine why Fred Funk is still on the regular tour, take a peek at the U.S. Bank Championship, and gain some appreciation for golf superintendants. Read On!
\nHole 1: Hey You, Jack Thinks You’re a Wimp<\/strong>
\nWith the younger crowd struggling at the Open Championship, Jack Nicklaus wonders if they have gotten soft. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 2: Sandy’s Sorry<\/strong>
\nFormer British Open Champion, Sandy Lyle, had to make amends with the R&A after his mid-round meltdown and subsequent withdrawal from this year’s Championship. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 3: Now That’s a Crowd<\/strong>
\nThe golf fans at the Open differ greatly from their American counterparts – they actually go to watch golf. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 4: Padraig Times Two!<\/strong>
\nIrishman Padraig Harrington defends his title at the often brutal British Open Championship. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 5: Don’t Forget!<\/strong>
\nOvershadowed completely by the British Open, the U.S. Bank Championship still trudged on. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 6: Hey Michelle, Are You Forgetting Anything?<\/strong>
\nMichelle Wie got disqualified from this weeks LPGA event for forgetting to sign her scorecard. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 7: Fred’s Not Giving Up Quite Yet<\/strong>
\nAlthough he’s been eligible for the Champions Tour for a few years now, Fred Funk still likes to tee it up with the big boys. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 8: A Superintendent’s Job is Never Done<\/strong>
\nThey are behind the scenes and rarely seen but their job is second to none when it comes to the golf course. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 9: U.S. Publinks<\/strong>
\nMichigan State’s Greg Newman takes home the U.S. Public Links Championship title. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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