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20 hrs ago | Naplesnews.com Stories

Shark Shootout Notebook: Poulter has been well-traveled this month

Poulter, like many Europeans, isn't one to shy away from crossing continents to play professional golf.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, Ian Poulter, Golfers, PGA Golf, Greg Norman

Fri Dec 04, 2009

Naplesnews.com Stories

Shark Shootout: ESPN's Berman making sixth straight appearance; Faxon to meet with juniors

Chris Berman is coming back to the Shark Shootout for the sixth straight year. The ESPN anchor who owns a residence on Sanibel Island will play in the pro-am contestant on Wednesday and Thursday at Tiburon Golf Club and The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort.

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Related Topix: Golfers, Golf

Thu Dec 03, 2009

The Putter Zone

Breaking The "Rules" of Putting

Much is made these days about the concept of putter fitting, in which the length, loft, lie and weight of a putter are carefully matched to your personal physique and mechanics.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Greg Norman, Golfers, Zach Johnson, Tiger Woods

Sat Nov 28, 2009

PGA News

PGA Tour Notebook: Faxon and Pavin using exemptions to play in 2010

As many as seven players could be taking an exemption from the career money list to keep their PGA Tour cards.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Golfers, Corey Pavin, Tom Lehman, Chris DiMarco, Stuart Appleby

Fri Nov 27, 2009

GolfChannel

Blueprint for Success

It's a golf success story, but it all began like most tales of inspiration far from any fairways.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Golfers, Billy Andrade

Wed Nov 25, 2009

Bleacher Report

Jim Roy and the Pure Joy of a Champions Tour Card

It is always a joy in life when good things happen to good people. As we prepare to give thanks on this wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, let me share with you the incredible feel-good story of Jim Roy , a man with a passion for golf who overcame the odds and has earned a full exemption to compete on the 2010 Champions Tour.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, High School Basketball, PGA Golf, Jeff Sluman, Joey Sindelar, Golfers

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Naples Daily News Online

Golf: Fort Myers' McNeill, Rickie Fowler among final additions to Shark Shootout field

Three-time champion Brad Faxon, Fort Myers' George McNeill, and budding star Rickie Fowler have been added to the field for the Dec.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, Golfers, Rickie Fowler, PGA Golf, George McNeill, Greg Norman, Fred Funk

Wed Nov 18, 2009

News Press

Fort Myers resident McNeill joins Shark Shootout field

Fort Myers resident George McNeill, highly touted young professional Rickie Fowler and three-time former winner Brad Faxon were named as injury replacements for the Dec.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, George McNeill, Golfers, Rickie Fowler, Greg Norman, Scott Hoch

Mon Nov 16, 2009

BleacherReport

Doug Barron: The Face Of Performancing Enhancing Drugs in Golf

Mark McGuire, Sammy Sosa, Shawne Merriman, and Barry Bonds are names commonly associated with steroids in professional sports.

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Related Topix: Golf, Doug Barron, Golfers

Thu Nov 12, 2009

Waggle Room

How is Tiger Woods Not Comeback Player of the Year?

Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard notes that there will not be a Comeback Player of the Year awarded for '09 on the PGA Tour.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Tiger Woods, Golfers, Heath Slocum

Mon Oct 26, 2009

ABC30.com

McLachlin's in-round tweet violates Tour rule

Golfer Parker McLachlin posted a comment to Twitter during the final round of the Frys.com Open on Sunday, unknowingly breaking a PGA Tour rule prohibiting the use of electronic devices during competition.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, Parker McLachlin, Golfers, PGA Golf, Glen Day

Tue Oct 13, 2009

PGA News

New Titleist AP1 and AP2 Irons provide enhanced performance and feel

Building upon the high technology design and resounding success of the original AP irons, Titleist introduces two new high performance iron products for avid golfers -- the new Titleist AP1 and AP2, both of which are multi-material, dual cavity irons.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Ben Curtis, Nick Watney

Mon Oct 05, 2009

Scotsman.com Sport - Golf

Martin Dempster: Dunhill snub costs frustrated Doak dear

SOME golfers get one chance at making the grade in the big time. They work hard, wait patiently for an opportunity and, when it comes along, hope to get the odd break here and there.

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Related Topix: Golf, Bryce Molder, Golfers, Jean Van de Velde, Andrew Coltart, Colin Montgomerie, Sam Torrance

Sat Oct 03, 2009

Scotland on Sunday

John Huggan: Why Faxon's so close-knit with Scotland

FOR SOME, the most fun is battling the elements. Others enjoy the variety of shot-making that is such a part of the game by the seaside.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, Golfers, Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf, Opinion

Thu Oct 01, 2009

Daily Record

Huldahl sets early pace at Dunhill Links Championship

DANISH star Jeppe Huldahl has joined US pair Brad Faxon and Brett Quigley in setting the early pace at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland today.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Brett Quigley, Golfers, Richie Ramsay, Soren Hansen, Oliver Wilson

Thu Sep 24, 2009

Boston Globe

As a practical joker, Harrington takes the prize

East Lake Golf Club holds special meaning to Stewart Cink . Years ago, the club offered the former Georgia Tech star membership, so he wanted to show his appreciation.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Stewart Cink, Golfers, Padraig Harrington, Kenny Perry, Tiger Woods

Thu Sep 10, 2009

Providence Journal

Jim Donaldson: Why R.I. comes up dry in producing quarterback talent

We have an Olympic swimmer in Elizabeth Beisel of North Kingstown High and one of the best schoolboy milers in the country in Andrew Springer, who graduated from Westerly High in June and now is a freshman at Georgetown.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Elizabeth Beisel, Sports, Swimming, More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Brett Quigley, Golfers, Billy Andrade

Tue Sep 08, 2009

PGA.com

Notebook: Quigley and Faxon heading off to 'Pebble Beach of Europe'

Brett Quigley missed by one spot advancing in the FedExCup playoffs. His next stop is Europe, although not because he has nowhere else to play.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Brett Quigley, Golfers, Hunter Mahan, Anthony Kim, Camilo Villegas

Mon Sep 07, 2009

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Els 3-year plan is running out

After Ernie Els returned from rupturing the ACL in his left knee in 2005, the easy-going South African gave himself three years to get healthy and overtake Tiger Woods as the world's No.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Ernie Els, Golfers, Tiger Woods

Sat Sep 05, 2009

ETaiwanNews.com

Jack at the Masters, but only for 1 hole

In this April 4, 2007, file photo, Jack Nicklaus, left, and Arnold Palmer stand at the first tee during the Par 3 contest for the 2007 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Arnold Palmer, Golf, Golfers, Jack Nicklaus, PGA Golf, Gary Player

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