Decorative Ryder Cup Golf Ball Stolen

Lining North Michigan Ave in Chicago, IL, are rows of 30 lb decorated golf balls. Despire what was considered good security, this past weekend, one of these pieces was stolen from its case.

Read more at http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-talk-ryder-golf-ball-stolen-0925-20120925,0,6650084.story

Hall of Fame Induction Raises an Eyebrow

Golfer Fred Couples has been added to the list of 2013 Gofl Hall fo Fame inductees and it has made many people question the terms on which they decide who gets the cut. Although there is no doubt that Couples' is a very accomplished golfer, his resume seems light in comparison to others who were not on the list.

Read more at www.sbnation.com/golf/2012/9/21/3366426/fred-couples-world-golf-hall-of-fame

Golf Fundraiser in Michigan to Help with Local's Medical Bills

In Saginaw Township, Michigan, the ex-wife of Jason Young has organized a golf tournament to raise money to cover the medical bills of his sarcoidosis treatment. Young was diagnosed at the age of only 43 and is looking to undergo a lung transplant.

Read more at http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2012/09/golf_fundraiser_to_help_sagina.html

The Golf Channel is A New Number

TWC recently switched from analog to digital meaning it made a few changes to its line up. One of those changes was The Gofl Channel, formerly channel 35, and now channel 73. The only downside is if you're still using cable to receive television, you'll no longer receive the channel.

 

Read more at http://www.mydesert.com/article/20120918/SPORTS0501/309180023/1031/sports04/Golf+Channel+change+a+divot+for+golf+fans

McIlroy Singled Out

Because McIlroy ranks the top spot going into the FedEx Cup next week, he has become the target to beat by all other golfers.

Read more at http://sports.yahoo.com/news/furyk-says-mcilroy-marked-man-163317973--golf.html

Palmer Receives Award

Famous golfer Arnold Palmer received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his promotion of great sportmanship. Over half a century ago, Palmer helped make the sport of golf big with his charasmatic antics.

Read more at http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/09/12/golf-palmer-idINL1E8KCD4O20120912

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Deland Country Club Closes

Deland Country Club, a golf course and country club located in Deland, FL has shut its doors for the final time. Deland, along with many other golf courses, was hit hard by the recession and the demand for this type of leisure is dwindling.

Read more at http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20120913/OPINION/309129946?Title=De...

McDowell Fights with a Leaf

Graeme McDowell gave himself a two stroke penalty at this previous BMW Championship when his putter touched a leaf while he was going for his ball. In gofl, mistakes are expected to be caught by the golfers themselves and reported as such.

Read more at http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/sports/golf/in-golf-rules-are-rules-even-the-stupid-rules.html

McIlroy is On the Fence

As golf will be featured in the 2016 Rio Olympics, Rory McIlroy, being from Northern Ireland, will have the option to play for Ireland or England. As he is a shoe in for a medal, both countried are vying for him.

Read more at http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/golf-devil-ball-golf/rory-mcilroy-addresses-issue-national-allegiance-olympics-absolutely-182228408--golf.html

Shin is Worry Free

Despite being delayed two hours due to weather conditions and lack of light, Jiyai Shin was still able to take the win at the LPGA Kingsmill Championship. Shin had been leading before the delay and left off with a tough chip shot. In the end, she had nothing to worry about.

Read more at http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/8346740/jiyai-shin-sets-early-pace-suspend...

Van Pelt on Home Turf

Bo Van Pelt will get the rare chance to play in his home state of Indiana this coming BMW Championship. Although he's been in tournaments for 15 years, the golfer has never once played on home turf.

 

Read more at http://sports.yahoo.com/news/indiana-golfers-eager-shot-home-095057299--golf.html;_ylt=Auks0Na2h92ls1LgDpRJtWAogsUF;_ylu=X3oDMTRuY2JqYm9kBG1pdANMSVNUUyBNaXhlZCBMaXN0IEdPTEYgSGVhZGxpbmVzBHBrZwM5OTk0N2E1OC1hODE2LTNmNTEtYTc3MS1lMmY0ZDIwNzg1YzAEcG9zAzIEc2VjA01lZGlhQkxpc3RNaXhlZExQQ0FUZW1wBHZlcgNmYWExOTA4MC1mODJiLTExZTEtOGZlZS1lMzBjNzA0YjAwOWQ-;_ylg=X3oDMTFpZjcwa3Y4BGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANnb2xmBHB0A3NlY3Rpb25z;_ylv=3

Colsaerts Will Not Give Up

Nicolas Colsaerts was one of two wild cards picked for the Ryder Cup. He is now trying all he can to show Olazabal (one of the captains), what he is made of at this upcoming Dutch Open.

Read more at http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/golf/view/20120905rookie_nicolas_colsaerts_in_dutch_open_ahead_of_ryder_cup/srvc=home&position=recent 

Hunter Gets Outplayed

Thought to be a shoe in for the Ryder Cup, Hunter Mahan was simply out played these last few weeks and was therefore looked over when it came to picking captains for the upcoming tournament. This all occurred despire Mahan being ranked higher than some of those actually picked.

 

Read more at http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/golf-devil-ball-golf/hunter-mahan-leads-list-ryder-cup-snubs-021801995--golf.html;_ylt=Ak2L9t5AYGdsAHRZ9Fe4wMAogsUF;_ylu=X3oDMTQycnBkNmViBG1pdANGRUFUVVJFRCBNZWdhdHJvbiBHT0xGIEZQBHBrZwNlMDIwMTRhNi1kZmE0LTNhNjMtOWJmYy1hMzBlNDE5YmIzMDcEcG9zAzEEc2VjA21lZ2F0cm9uBHZlcgNkMWExODYzMC1mNzAwLTExZTEtYmJlOS1mNWRiZmIyYjRmZjE-;_ylg=X3oDMTFpZjcwa3Y4BGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANnb2xmBHB0A3NlY3Rpb25z;_ylv=3

Boy Wonder Stuggles at Deutsche Bank Championship

Although still winning by two strokes at the Deutsche Bank Championship, it was not an easy win for 23 year old Rory McIlroy. However, the win puts him at the top of the FedEx Cup Rankings, marking him as a hopeful for a spot in the Ryder Cup.

 

Read more at http://www.mercurynews.com/golf/ci_21461801/golf-rory-mcilroy-rallies-win-deutsche-bank-championship