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New Golf Rule Will Ban Anchored Putting Stroke

BJ Ragone — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:41:06 +0000

For years many have argued that long putters provide a distinct advantage in the game, and improves your short game. That argument has finally been heard, and they will be banned - at least the stroke anyway.

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What Was the Most Exciting Sports Moment of the Weekend? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:11:56 +0000

Over the weekend, sports fans had quite the variety in programming to choose from, but which provided the most exciting moment?

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Tiger Woods Wins 2013 Players Championship

BJ Ragone — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:10:15 +0000

It came down to the wire at the 2013 Players Championship, but Tiger Woods was able to outlast Sergio Garcia to pull off a big win.

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2013 Masters Recap — Adam Scott Wins the Masters in Sudden-Death Playoff

Joe Student — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:58:03 +0000

Adam Scott birdied the second playoff hole to beat Angel Cabrera and win the 2013 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on Sunday. In winning his first-ever major, Scott became the first Australian ever to win the Masters

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Purchase The 2013 VIP Golf Pass

BJ Ragone — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:00:36 +0000

We bring you the 2013 VIP Clubhouse Card! This is your opportunity to play six of the area's best golf courses. The Clubhouse Card includes green fees and cart for one person at each course.

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Golfer Removes Pants Before Hitting His Shot (Video)

Pete Braley — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:23:36 +0000

Danish golfer Andreas Harto had a difficult shot. Not only was the ball on the edge of the water, stuck in the mud, but he didn't want to get his pants dirty. Sooooo, he took his pants off. It's especially fun to watch him waddle over the mark his ball.

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Watch Sergio Garcia Hit the Ball out of a Tree With One Hand

BJ Ragone — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:57:30 +0000

In the game of golf, you have to play the ball wherever it lands. It the case for Sergio Garcia, that place was a tree. Not the easiest of shots, but he handles it pretty well. Check out the video, and see one of the most amazing shots you'll ever witness.

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Rory McIlroy Walks Off Honda Classic Course, Withdraws From Tourney

Phil Richardson — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:15:36 +0000

Rory McIlroy took his balls, literally, and went home.

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Watch Nine Putts Get Sunk in a Row [VIDEO]

Pete Braley — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:58:42 +0000

It's one thing to sink a putt when you need to, but what about when you need a teammate to sink one. How about 8 other teammates? I saw this video this weekend. It's from Campbell University, the PGA Golf management program.

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Wareham Student Gets A Hole-In-One!

Pete Braley — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:13:04 +0000

Here's a plug for @sc_varsity on Twitter. They follow high school sports and get all the scores from the coaches, parents and players.

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