19 August 2005

golfers

Golfers offered £10,000 windfall http://www.theherald.co.uk/45301.shtml
FOR almost 100 years, the members of Craigie Hill Golf Club have enjoyed spectacular views of Perth and the River Tay as they tackle their challenging course.
Seattle Classic: Par-3 holes could test golfers' limits http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2002443909_champpar3s18.html?syndication=rss&source=sports.xml&items=24
Snoqualmie Ridge's four par-3s are longer than usual for a Champions Tour course, promising to make life difficult.
Summit High School golfers struggle at Mullen Invite http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20050818/SPORTS/108180050
DENVER - The Summit High School golf team couldn't find the zone Thursday in Denver at the Mullin Invite tournament at Raccoon Creek Golf Course. Sean Miller was the low scorer for the day with an 80, placing him 23rd overall.
manassas Area hosts international tournament http://www.manassasjm.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=MJM/MGArticle/WPN_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031784528321&path=
By BENNIE SCARTON Jr. Each year, the world's best golfers descend on Augusta, Ga., to vie for the coveted Masters Championship. Golfers everywhere dream of the opportunity to be included in the tournament.
Stars face post-Major blues http://thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2005/8/19/sports/11814221&sec=sports
AKRON (Ohio): A post-major let-down will be a hurdle facing US PGA champion Phil Mickelson and the rest of the world's top golfers when they clash for the second time in two weeks at the WGC-NEC Invitational starting on Thursday.

Spotlight on hole No. 14: Grip it and rip it, or play it safe? http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2002443900_champ14hole18.html?syndication=rss&source=sports.xml&items=24
Snoqualmie Ridge's signature 14th hole | It has a beautiful view, but it also can be dangerous with Bear's Canyon making it a dicey test for even the world's best golfers.
Wisconsin tornado kills one http://www.cnn.com/rssclick/2005/WEATHER/08/19/wisconsin.tornado/index.html?section=cnn_latest
A tornado killed one person and damaged dozens of homes as it roared through this southern Wisconsin city late Thursday.

Pain at the pump can be lessened http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/general/2005-08-18-mym-gas_x.htm
The $50 fill-up? That's about what owners of pickups, SUVs and larger cars are having to shell out each time they pull into a gasoline station.
Watson reaches out for underprivileged kids http://www.usatoday.com/sports/golf/champions/2005-08-18-watson-youth_x.htm
Golf has always been a game played by the affluent, and Tom Watson is trying to take advantage of that to take the sport to those less fortunate. Watson, a Hall of Fame golfer and Champions Tour player, appeared Wednesday in New York to promote the World MasterCard, designed for affluent people, and The First Tee, a program that introduces young people of all backgrounds to golf.