Ken Jowdy Golf: July 2012

Monday, July 30, 2012

This Week in Golf -- August 2 through August 5

The Ken Jowdy Review brings you upcoming events for this week. This week begins a hugely significant stretch on the PGA Tour. After this week, the PGA Championship is on tap, followed by a tour stop, the four events of The Playoffs in a five-week span, then the Ryder Cup.

Scott Piercy takes 'boring golf' to another level, wins Canadian Open for second PGA Tour title

The Ken Jowdy File brings you this Canadian Open Update. The "boring golf" that Scott Piercy had to play in the Canadian Open left him so excited when he won that he couldn't describe his feelings.

Inbee wins at Evian

The Ken Jowdy File brings you this news. Korean golfer Inbee Park has returned to the winner’s circle in Evian, France.

The Golf Channel Amateur Tour makes its own thunder at Winterstone Golf Course

Ken Jowdy Golf brings you this news. In heat of over 100 degrees, Winterstone Golf Course in Independence, Mo. played host to the Golf Channel Amateur Tour on Sunday.

URL: http://www.examiner.com/article/the-golf-channel-amateur-tour-makes-its-own-thunder-at-winterstone-golf-course

McLean's golf school doing well at Red Ledges

Ken Jowdy Golf found this article interesting. McLean turned to teaching golf and became an expert at it. Over the past few decades he has become one of the premier golf instructors in the country, if not the world.

URL: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765593269/McLeans-golf-school-doing-well-at-Red-Ledges.html?pg=all

Friday, July 27, 2012

Stacy Lewis of US holds 1-shot lead at Evian Masters

Ken Jowdy Golf brings you this update on the Evian Masters. Stacy Lewis of the United States shot a 3-under 69 to keep the lead after the second round of the Evian Masters on Friday, one stroke ahead of South Korea’s Ilhee Lee.

Hamilton Golf and Country the real thing

Ken Jowdy Golf found this article interesting. The golf course will likely be the star of the show when the RBC Canadian Open tees off on Thursday at Hamilton Golf and Country Club in Ancaster, Ont.

RBC Canadian Open 2012: Scott Piercy In Front After First Round

Ken Jowdy Golf brings you this update on the Canadian Open. Scott Piercy's surprise 8-under 62 in his opening round at the 2012 RBC Canadian Open has put him out in front as the tournament enters its second day on Friday. But he's far from alone in red numbers.

PGA America announce Justin Timberlake as Ambassador for U.S. Team at Ryder Cup

Ken Jowdy Golf brings you this news. The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of America has named Justin Timberlake as their first-ever Team Ambassador for the Ryder Cup. The historic Medinah at the Country Club in Illinois will play host to the 39^thinstallment of the Ryder Cup. This is the first time Ryder Cup has come to Illinois.

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Trio of LSU golfers set for U.S. Amateur Championship

Ken Jowdy Golf brings you this news. Although school won’t quite be in session by mid-August, it’ll still be a busy time for several LSU golfers. Rising junior Andrew Presley, sophomore Stewart Jolly and incoming freshman Zach Wright have qualified for the U.S. Amateur Championship at Cherry Hills Country Club in Cherry Hills Village, Colo., on Aug. 13-19.

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12 Gorgeous Hotel Golf Courses With Ocean Views

The Huffington Post recently reported on 12 gorgeous hotel golf courses that have ocean views.

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