Yankees great Yogi Berra dies, leaves golf legacy that includes love for game

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I once heard a golf-related Yogism that was straight from Yogi Berra’s mouth: “You have no idea how hard it is to swing easy,” he said. Baseball great Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra died Sept. 22 of natural causes. He was 90. Ten years ago, I spent time with the former New York Yankees catcher, who […]

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Golf for Schools Programme Reaches 4,000 Kids in First Year

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More than 4,000 primary school children have experienced Short Golf as part of the HSBC Golf For Schools programme since its launch 12 months ago. The Hong Kong Golf Association (HKGA) has been hosting regular ShortGolf demonstrations at primary schools across Hong Kong which, in turn, have attracted 17 schools to sign up for HSBC […]

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Golf needs to tweak rules to speed up play

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Tick. Tick. Tick. The search is on for a small, round white object with dimpled skin. All that is missing is a search and rescue helicopter and a team of sniffing dogs. Tick. Tick. Tick. “Enough already,” said The Quarry’s head pro, Taylor Scinski. “The ball is lost. Drop another ball and move on.” But no. […]

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Jim Meehan: Golfers with anchored putters must take new stance soon

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Billy Bomar has putted sidesaddle nearly his entire golf career. It’s an unconventional approach, but those who play with or against Bomar quickly learn that the PGA pro and co-owner of Prairie Falls Golf Club can flat roll the ball. One accomplished area collegiate player called Bomar the best putter he’s seen. Bomar taught his kids, a […]

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Waikanae Golf Club member Alan Power wins gold medal at World Transplant Games

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Twelve years ago Alan Power had a heart transplant. Now, he is a gold medal winner in golf for New Zealand. The Waikanae Golf Club member snared gold at the World Transplant Games in Mar Del Plata, Argentina last month. Power held off 11 others to win the 60-69 year-old age bracket. It was Power’s […]

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Rio Olympic golf course will get first test in March

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A top official of the International Golf Federation said Wednesday that the new course for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will get its first test in March with a one-day exhibition event featuring three or four of the top male and female players. Players have not yet been selected. ”We’re in conversations with […]

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The R&A helps refine development program in RI

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Indonesian golf has gained support from world golf governing body The R&A for its development program in the hopes of bearing more strong golfers in the future. The Indonesian Golf Association (PGI), under the chairmanship of Murdaya Widyawimarta, known as Po, has brought in professionals from The R&A to assist in refining and developing the […]

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Olympic Golf Hopefuls Visit IOC Headquarters

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Lausanne, Switzerland: From the shores of Lake Geneva to the fairways of Rio de Janeiro, the world’s top women golfers had a taste of what to expect in 2016 when they paid a visit to the Olympic Museum and IOC Headquarters ahead of the Evian Championship. Seven golfers from five continents, all with aspirations of […]

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Rickie Fowler has been named an Ambassador for PGA Junior League Golf

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Coming off a victory at the Deutsche Bank Championship, Rickie Fowler has been named an Ambassador for PGA Junior League Golf, which introduces boys and girls ages 13 and under to the game in a recreational team setting. Fowler, who has five Professional victories, including three this year—The Players Championship, Scottish Open and the Deutsche […]

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Fiji Rugby and Golf join forces for upcoming Fiji International

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Fiji 7s team Captain, Ratu Osea Ramodi Kolinisau and Fly Half, Emosi Mulevoro will swap their rugby boots for golf bags and golf clubs as they kick off their Ambassador roles for the 2015 Fiji International. The Fiji Rugby Union and Fiji International have joined forces to promote both sports in the country and increase […]

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