Golfer Defies the Odds

Golfer Bart Bryant underwent rotator cuff surgery in 1992 that led to his bones having to be fused back together. Despite these complications, Bryant has persevered in the golf world and, after turning 50 this past year, he is off to the Champions Tour.


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Amateur Golfer Designs Golf Swing Shirt

Ray Rapcavage has designed the Golf Swing Shirt. The Golf Swing Shirt uses the concept of connectivity to improve a players swing.

Read more at http://golfweek.com/news/2012/dec/27/golf-swing-shirt-helps-swing-connectivity/

Mickelson and Watson Join Phoenix Open

Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson have signed on to participate in the 2013 Phoenix Open on Jan 31- Feb 3.

Read more at http://www.golf.com/ap-news/phil-mickelson-bubba-watson-set-phoenix-open

Mickelson and Watson Are Go for the Phoenix Open

Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson have joined the likes of Kyle Stanley and Hunter Mahan in the upcoming Phoenix Open on Jan 31 - Feb 3.

Read more at http://www.golf.com/ap-news/phil-mickelson-bubba-watson-set-phoenix-open

Stars Come Out For a Day of Golf

 The World Celebrity Pro-Am golf tournament took place this fast weekend and came through with some star power. Among the golfers for the day were gold medalist Michael Phelps, former NBA player Yao Ming, and actor Adrien Brody.

Read more at http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-207_162-57537476/andy-garcia-returning-from-china-with-golf-trophy/

Golf Become True International Sport

Although golf is played all over the world, only recently has it become big in countries such as Turkey.

 

Read more at http://www.montereyherald.com/sports/ci_21747263/golf-becoming-truly-global-sport

McIlroy is Late on Course

Due to a mix up in time zones, Rory McIlroy barely made it to tee off at this past weekends Ryder Cup. He made it with not even ten minutes to spare.

Read more at http://www.golf.com/ap-news/mixed-mcilroy-makes-late-arrival-ryder-cup

Ryder Cup - A Retelling

Started by Samuel Rdyer, an English seed merchant, the Ryder Cup saw its roots beginning in the early 1900's. However fuddled the beginnings, the Cup has always been a tournament between the best in Great Britain and the best in the States.

Read more at http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/25/sports/golf/roots-of-ryder-cup-golf-tournament-involve-seed-company.html

Hall of Fame Induction Raises an Eyebrow

Golfer Fred Couples has been added to the list of 2013 Gofl Hall fo Fame inductees and it has made many people question the terms on which they decide who gets the cut. Although there is no doubt that Couples' is a very accomplished golfer, his resume seems light in comparison to others who were not on the list.

Read more at www.sbnation.com/golf/2012/9/21/3366426/fred-couples-world-golf-hall-of-fame

Golf Fundraiser in Michigan to Help with Local's Medical Bills

In Saginaw Township, Michigan, the ex-wife of Jason Young has organized a golf tournament to raise money to cover the medical bills of his sarcoidosis treatment. Young was diagnosed at the age of only 43 and is looking to undergo a lung transplant.

Read more at http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2012/09/golf_fundraiser_to_help_sagina.html

The Golf Channel is A New Number

TWC recently switched from analog to digital meaning it made a few changes to its line up. One of those changes was The Gofl Channel, formerly channel 35, and now channel 73. The only downside is if you're still using cable to receive television, you'll no longer receive the channel.

 

Read more at http://www.mydesert.com/article/20120918/SPORTS0501/309180023/1031/sports04/Golf+Channel+change+a+divot+for+golf+fans

McIlroy Singled Out

Because McIlroy ranks the top spot going into the FedEx Cup next week, he has become the target to beat by all other golfers.

Read more at http://sports.yahoo.com/news/furyk-says-mcilroy-marked-man-163317973--golf.html

A New Star on the Golf Scene

15 year old Lydia Ko has attracted a lot of attention as being the youngest golfer to win a LPGA event. The native New Zealander is not letting her popularity get to her head and she remains focused on the game.


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Palmer Receives Award

Famous golfer Arnold Palmer received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his promotion of great sportmanship. Over half a century ago, Palmer helped make the sport of golf big with his charasmatic antics.

Read more at http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/12/golf-palmer-idINL1E8KCD4O20120912

Deland Country Club Closes

Deland Country Club, a golf course and country club located in Deland, FL has shut its doors for the final time. Deland, along with many other golf courses, was hit hard by the recession and the demand for this type of leisure is dwindling.

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McDowell Fights with a Leaf

Graeme McDowell gave himself a two stroke penalty at this previous BMW Championship when his putter touched a leaf while he was going for his ball. In gofl, mistakes are expected to be caught by the golfers themselves and reported as such.

Read more at http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/sports/golf/in-golf-rules-are-rules-even-the-stupid-rules.html

McIlroy is On the Fence

As golf will be featured in the 2016 Rio Olympics, Rory McIlroy, being from Northern Ireland, will have the option to play for Ireland or England. As he is a shoe in for a medal, both countried are vying for him.

Read more at http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/golf-devil-ball-golf/rory-mcilroy-addresses-issue-national-allegiance-olympics-absolutely-182228408--golf.html

McIlroy Takes Deutsche Bank

Rory McIlroy took first at this past Deutsche Bank Champsionship. The boy wonder is now top in the FedEx Cup standings.

Read more at http://www.mercurynews.com/golf/ci_21461801/golf-rory-mcilroy-rallies-win-deutsche-bank-championship

Hunter Gets Outplayed

Thought to be a shoe in for the Ryder Cup, Hunter Mahan was simply out played these last few weeks and was therefore looked over when it came to picking captains for the upcoming tournament. This all occurred despire Mahan being ranked higher than some of those actually picked.

 

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Younger Women on Golf Scene

Unseen ever before, the age of women golfers has been decreasing over the years. Lydia Ko made history when she became the youngest girl to ever win the a LPGA tour - a record only set a couple months prior.

Read more at http://sports.yahoo.com/news/womens-game-keeps-getting-younger-214059547--golf.html