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OJ SIMPSON USGA GOLF HANDICAP CARD FROM 1994 ARREST DAY

OJ SIMPSON USGA GOLF HANDICAP CARD FROM 1994 ARREST DAY

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Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, Lake Tahoe, CA

The Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course is located in Lake Tahoe, CA
Phone: 888.881.8659
Website: http://www.edgewood-tahoe.com/
Course History:
This is a stunning course that first opened its doors in 1968, and has since gone on to receive numerous accolades and an ardent fan base. It was designed by George Fazio and contains a great mix of hazards and terrain that [...]

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Golf participation dropping nationwide

Mike Dudurich of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review provides these startling statistics from the National Golf Foundation:• Participation in golf fell from 30 million in 2000 to 26 million in 2005. • Three million golfers quit playing every year.• Several hundred of…

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“That man will take home $9 million, with $1 million deferred. Yawn.”

I’ll admit it, I’ve been paying more attention to the U.S. Amateur than the opening event of the FedEx Cup playoffs, the Barclays. I’m sure now that the likes of Jamie Lovemark and Philip Francis have been eliminated I won’t…

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Playing in the Mud

Since my “Waterlogged” posting, I have received some advice on playing in wet conditions from Vince Polich of Kissimmee, Florida. He suggests that the lift, clean and place (or drop) rules would probably apply.The USGA rule 25-1 is as follows:b. Relief…

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Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, Lake Tahoe, CA

The Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course is located in Lake Tahoe, CA
Phone: 888.881.8659
Website: http://www.edgewood-tahoe.com/
Course History:
This is a stunning course that first opened its doors in 1968, and has since gone on to receive numerous accolades and an ardent fan base. It was designed by George Fazio and contains a great mix of hazards and terrain that [...]

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Multi-Million Dollar Expansion Of USGA Museum Now Open

Many individuals whose life revolves around the world of golf have probably already started their vacation and traveling plans. They are expected to want to be first in line to view the extreme changes that have increased the size of the USGA Museum to double it’s original size.
What about individuals whose life is not [...]

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Inbee Park Wins 2008 U.S. Women’s Open - Leaves Field in the Dust.

19 year old Inbee Park, who began golfing two days after watching Se Ri Pak win the 1998 U.S. Women’s Open, got one of her own ten years later. Her cool, smooth, -2, 71 was more than enough to fend off what started the day as a tightly bunched field. Helen Alfredsson finished in solo second, four…

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Tight at the Top at ‘08 U.S. Women’s Open.

It’s gettin’ a little cozy atop the leader board at the 2008 U.S. Women’s Open. Angela Park’s superb six under round early today gave her the lead. Nothing like five birdies and an eagle to jump start your tournament. The pack at -5 includes Minea Blomqvist, Inbee Park, and three players that…

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“It’s an archaic format that needs to be changed.”

Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate’s 18-hole playoff was about as thrilling as it could get. In my office, several colleagues huddled around a single computer trying to catch the live stream. This became a common sight all over the country….

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Woods Gambles His Future For Open Trophy. Worth It?

Do you think Tim Finchem is saying quietly to himself, “He played with what?”. Yup, the franchise played 91 holes at full speed and walked 21 miles with a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a double stress fracture of the tibia. Is that considered brave? Nope, it means he has a high tolerance for…

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Tiger Nips Rocco in 19 Hole Marathon Playoff at ‘08 U.S. Open

91 holes, David vs Goliath, and a single stroke separated them after 91 holes. They were deadlocked after the 18 hole playoff, so it took a 19th playoff hole to decide what has to have been one of the most compelling major tournaments in quite some time. Tiger Woods parred the 7th hole, the 1st…

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Still Open for Business - Woods/Mediate Playoff for ‘08 U.S. Open Title

At high noon tomorrow, Eastern Standard time, the unlikeliest of duos will play 18 holes of golf for the 2008 U.S. Open championship. Rocco Mediate, 156th in the world rankings will tee it up mano y mano against Tiger Woods, world #1. Rocco’s 71 made up the two stroke deficit he started the day…

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2008 U.S. Open - Who Can Win?

Sounds like a dumb question. Perhaps it is. Regardless, they still play all 72 holes. Who would have picked Angel Cabrera last year? I didn’t, and if you say you did, and you’re not from Argentina, you’re lying. Angel’s mother didn’t pick him. Let’s search for an Angel this year or wimp out and…

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2008 U.S. Open Preview - What You NEED To Know.

Year in and year out, the most difficult test in golf is upon us. Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA is the host for the 2008 U.S. Open. Make no mistake though, this isn’t even close to being the golf course that hosted the Buick Invitational in January. Longer, harder, faster are the keywords. Today…

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Arnold Palmer Center Opens at USGA Headquarters

(Photo: Taylor PR)TUESDAY WAS THE GRAND OPENING of the USGA’s new Arnold Palmer Center for Golf History.“I’ve received a lot of honors, but this may top them all,” Palmer told attendees. The centerpiece of the new center is the Hall of Champions,…

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2008 U.S. Open - No Clear Favorite.

Hogwash you say? Who’s the favorite then? Tiger? Home course advantage I’ll give you. Two month layoff won’t help. Sure, he’s Tiger Woods. Still, two weeks before a major he’s still not playing 18 holes on his backyard course that looks nothing like Torrey Pines in mid-summer. Four days of walking…

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Davis changing the U.S. Open for the better

With the appointment of Mike Davis as senior director of Rules and Competitions for the USGA two years ago, a new trend was set for much more forgiving layouts, particularly at this year’s U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. Though the…

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Study shows that more Americans are giving up golf

Paul Vitello of the New York Times writes that fewer Americans are playing golf, according to a recent study by the National Golf Foundation and the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. The total number of people that play golf in a…

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Armchair Golf Year in Review

I didn’t have a jumpsuit like these pro caddies when I looped for Orville Moody this year. (Glasson/Flickr)Not too bad a year for this golf blogger. I made many new golf connections, including other golf bloggers and writers and several Tour pros — me…

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