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\"Hittin'Hello again and welcome to Hittin’ the Links<\/em>. If you missed it, they gave out the Tartan Jacket this weekend. I have never understood why they give out a jacket to the winner of a tournament a week ofter the the Masters. Congrats to Brian Gay on adding to his attire. A win in Hilton Head means you can definitely hit it straight!<\/p>\n

In this latest edition of HTL<\/em> we investigate Bill Murray’s plunking of an innocent bystander, see what California has done to the LPGA, and check in on Angel Cabrera after his Masters win. Also on tap, we look into Colin Montgomerie’s latest outburst, find out why Rory turned down the PGA Tour, and do a wrap-up of the week’s winners. Read on!
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\nHole 1: FORE!!!<\/strong>
\nComedian Bill Murray’s errant shot at the Champions Tour Outback Pro-Am sent a woman to the hospital. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 2: Leave It to California<\/strong>
\nThe California State Senate has voted to outlaw the LPGA’s English-only policy. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 3: Cabrera Fame<\/strong>
\nAngel Cabrera is drawing some larger crowds now that he owns a green jacket. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 4: Alert the Media, Monty’s Irritated!<\/strong>
\nOft-angry Colin Montgomerie had it out with some of the local media at the China Open. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 5: Thanks, but No Thanks<\/strong>
\nIrish phenom Rory McIlroy has decided to turn down the PGA Tour’s offer of “special temporary” membership. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 6: A little Baseball for Lefty?<\/strong>
\nPhil Mickelson has turned down an offer to buy an ownership share of the San Diego Padres. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 7: Volvo China Open<\/strong>
\nAustralian Scott Strange holds on to win the Volvo China Open on the European Tour. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 8: The Price is Right<\/strong>
\nNick Price breaks an 0-for-38 streak and takes home his first Champions Tour title. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hole 9: A Gay Day in Hilton Head<\/strong>
\nBrian Gay breaks the tournament record en route to claiming the Tartan Jacket at Hilton Head. [Link<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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