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Former No. 1 Duval likely losing PGA Tour card

David Duval walked off the course on Friday, his trademark shades glaring, his smile still resonating after a year that showed much promise only to end in such disappointment.

US Magistrate denies restraining order to Barron

A U.S. magistrate has denied a temporary restraining order sought by a golfer trying to block a one-year doping ban by the PGA Tour long enough to let him play at a qualifying tournament in Houston.

Stephen Ames wins in playoff at Disney

Stephen Ames was munching on sliders and drinking a few beers at his coach's house Saturday night when he realized that he needed all the help he could get to make his final round of the year a special one.

Tiger wins for first time in Australia

Tiger Woods gave the record crowds at the Australian Masters everything they could have wanted with his victory Sunday, except a definitive answer when he would return.

No change in FedEx Cup point system

The PGA Tour is leaving the FedEx Cup just as it is with the playoff schedule and points system.

Doug Barron is 1st to violate PGA Tour drug policy

Doug Barron, a 40-year-old journeyman who lost his tour card three years ago, became the first player to be suspended by the PGA Tour for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

PGA Tour officials cancel Viking Classic

PGA Tour officials canceled the weather-stricken Viking Classic on Saturday because of unplayable course conditions.

Every win Nationwide Tour finale

Matt Every won the season-ending Nationwide Tour Championship on Sunday to earn a 2010 PGA Tour card with a 10th-place finish on the money list, closing with a 5-under 67 for a three-stroke victory over Michael Sim.

Troy Matteson wins Frys.com Open in playoff

Tied for 106th after the first round in the Frys.com Open, Troy Matteson thought it might be a short tournament.

Kuchar wins Turning Stone in playoff

It had been so long since Matt Kuchar had won on the PGA Tour that a huge case of nerves was a given, especially when faced with a sudden-death playoff.

Palmer returns Bay Hill to par 72 for more birdies

As the proud owner at Bay Hill, Arnold Palmer doesn't want to see PGA Tour players light up the scoreboard. As one of the game's great entertainers, Palmer also appreciates that the fans like to see birdies.

O'Neill: Even without majors, Tiger had great year

O'Neill: It is probably safe to say no other player on the PGA Tour will have a “disappointing” season like it, ever. In the big picture, it might just be Tiger Woods' most remarkable season.

O'Hair stays busy during a week off

Sean O'Hair had played five of six weeks through the BMW Championship, grinding his way to a pair of top 10s in the last two events to climb up to the No. 7 seed going into the Tour Championship.

Finchem says PGA Tour may lose events

Even as the economy shows signs of recovering, PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said Wednesday that shrinking marketing budgets of major companies could lead to the loss of title sponsors, and possibly some tournaments.

Ryder Cup throws a wrench in playoff schedule

Tiger Woods played so much golf during the FedEx Cup playoffs that he is laying off cardio work this week with hopes of putting on some weight he lost over the last month.

Arnold Palmer, The King, to celebrate his 80th

Tiger Woods passed Arnold Palmer on the PGA Tour's career victory list last year, and some found it surprising how the King chose to congratulate him. "We've had a couple of text messages back and forth," Palmer said.

Playoff leader Stricker becoming 'Mr. September'

Steve Stricker laughed off the suggestion that he is golf's Mr. September — the player who's flourished the most in the PGA Tour playoffs.

Heath Slocum becomes surprise winner at Barclays

The little guy from the sticks beat Tiger Woods and a cast of big stars in perhaps the most urban setting in PGA Tour history.

Sim moves up to PGA Tour with third win

Michael Sim has played his way onto the PGA Tour.

Moore gets a lesson in patience at Wyndham

For Ryan Moore, the Wyndham Championship was a lesson in patience.

O'Neill: Streaking Tiger takes Hazeltine by storm

O'Neill: A determined Tiger Woods, trying to win the season's final major,  is letting it all hang out at the PGA Championship.

Woods says he was not fined for comment

Tiger Woods has said he was not fined by the PGA Tour for his critical remarks about a rules official putting the last group on the clock at Firestone.

Woods to be fined for criticism of rules official

Tiger Woods will be fined by the PGA Tour for his public criticism of a rules official after winning the Bridgestone Invitational, a tour official said Monday.

Bridgestone to host PGA Tour stop through 2014

Bridgestone became the fourth title sponsor this year to renew its contract with the PGA Tour.

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Great end to FedEx Cup, PGA TOUR Playoffs

Tiger Woods was outstanding in the PGA TOUR Playoffs and deservedly took home the FedEx Cup and $10 million prize, his second in the playoffs three year history.

Caddie Confidential: Sometimes Caddies Do Give A Shart

I was caddying for Mark Rhode at the Greater Milwaukee Open back in the early 1980's, and we had a very, very early tee time. The "luxury" hotel that I was staying in for about $18 a night did not have an alarm clock. I had no car and no ride to the golf course in the morning.

Tiger Woods's Wallet Will Be Lighter After Criticizing Rules Official
Source: USA Today

"Tiger Woods is expected to be fined by the PGA Tour for criticizing a rules official after the Bridgestone Invitational. Woods and playing partner Padraig Harrington were put on the clock by John Paramor at the par-5 16th hole after they fell behind the pace.

Would you walk away from $1.2 million?

Can you imagine a scenario where you would get the chance to win $1.2 Million but would willingly walk away? Keep in mind that I'm not asking you to do anything illegal for that $1.2 million. Confused? Remember the name Ross Fisher.

Irons/Wedges Groove Scheduled Rollback Could Be Placed On Hold
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The latest indications from PGA Tour players is that the groove rollback slated for 2010 could be delayed

Are There Any Records Tiger Will Never Break?

Tiger Woods' return to the PGA Tour has prompted numerous TV programmes and written articles, speculating about his fitness and whether he will come back better than ever, or struggle to regain the dominance he has enjoyed in recent years on the World Golf scene. As the Master …

Editorial: Shriners Hustle Justin Timberlake, the PGA Tour and NASCAR's David Ragan?

Note: Updated with links 9/30/08. Celebrities who support charities have been in the news lately. Passionate philanthropist Paul Newman passed on last Saturday. MSNBC ran a story last Friday about celebrities and their charities. It explains:

President Invites Candidates to Meeting - NYTimes.com
Source: The New York Times

WASHINGTON — President Bush appealed to the nation Wednesday night to support a $700 billion plan to avert a widespread financial meltdown, and signaled that he is willing to accept tougher controls over how the money is spent.

Tiger Woods will become world's first billionaire athlete by 2010
Source: Yahoo! Sports

...The 14-time major championship winner earned 115 million dollars in 2007 alone, said the American magazine which annually ranks the world's richest people with its Forbes' Celebrity 100 list. English footballer David Beckham was the No.

Masters Day 1 Haiku Slam

Gonna try to sum up my thought after watching Day 1 of the Masters in a couple haikus. Yah I know I left out Trevor Immelman but his polysyllabic name made haiku generation mucho tough Hey Poulter Nice Shot 16th in the cup rapture T6 Looking Sharp

First Baseball, Now Golf - Tiger Woods Talks About Upcoming Drug Testing of PGA Tour Members
Source: eurweb.com

"It's unbelievable how thick this thing is," Woods said after his pro-am round at the Target World Challenge, the final tournament of the year. "It's a lot to get through. I haven't gotten to the drug list yet."

Can John Daly put Corning, California on the golf map with Sevillano Links?
Source: Golf Publisher Syndications

PGA Tour star John Daly's newest signature golf course, Sevillano Links at Rolling Hills Casino, is the newest addition to California golf

Led by Stoneybrook, BobcatTrail and Waterlefe, Sarasota, Florida sizzles with great golf courses
Source: Golf Publisher Syndications

In Florida golf, Sarasota golf courses takes a back seat to those in Orlando and Miami.But Stoneybrook and Waterlefe Golf and River Club are just two golf courses that make Sarasota worth your time on a Florida golf vacation

TPC Louisiana, others make for a great trip on the Audobon Golf Trail
Source: Golf Publisher Syndications

Food, music and good times have always dominated Louisiana. But there's also the Audobon Golf Trail, 12 highly-sought golf courses like the TPC Louisiana and Olde Oaks that are perfect for a Louisiana golf vacation. Our correspondent details several.

This Thanksgiving, our man gives thanks for Lorena Ochoa, Paul Azinger and Nick Faldo
Source: Golf Publisher Syndications

This is for all you loyal readers out there who say it's not really the holiday season until you've read my annual Thanksgiving column. So here it is: giving "thanks" and "no-thanks" to all who deserve it in the world of golf.

The Sizemore XB-1 putter: Performance eye-candy for golf course greens
Source: Golf Publisher Syndication

Would you pay $350 for a fine piece of sculpture? How about sculpture you can putt with? Bruce Sizemore, Jr.'s putters may be on the spendy side, but they are certainly appealing to both traditional and modern tastes. WorldGolf.com reviews the Sizemore XB-1.

Golf tip: PGA instructor Kellie Stenzel helps a reader overcome fear on chip shots
Source: Golf Publisher Syndication

A great short game requires mastering several specific shots for a variety of situations: The wedge approach, the bump-and-run, the release or spin, the bunker shot and the simple chip. That last one is vexing WorldGolf.com reader Patsy Fournier, who wrote to me recently.

Copperhead Golf Course the dominant play at Innisbrook resort near Tampa, Florida
Source: Golf Publisher Syndication

The Copperhead Golf Course at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club near Tampa, Fla., is one of the finest golf resort courses in the country, with no homes to mar the views and a natural routing that unfolds gracefully through terrain that might make you think of Carolina golf.

Stephen Ames closes PGA Tour season with victory in Children's Miracle Network Classic
Source: Golf Publisher Syndication

Stephen Ames saved par from a bunker on the 18th hole to close out the 2007 PGA Tour season with a one-shot victory Sunday in the Children's Miracle Network Classic.

For PGA Tour players like Ted Purdy, Children's Miracle Network Classic at Lake Buena Vista is a make-or-break event
Source: Golf Publisher Syndication

While many of the top golfers on the PGA Tour have been enjoying some down time during the Fall Series schedule, Ted Purdy is the poster child for a group of players who have spent the last several weeks grinding like there's no tomorrow.

J.P. Hayes takes one-stroke lead in Children's Miracle Network Classic in Lake Buena Vista
Source: Golf Publisher Syndication

Searching for his first victory since 2002 and aiming to keep his tour card by staying in the top 125 on the money list, J.P. Hayes shot a 7-under-par 65 on Disney's Magnolia Course in the Children's Miracle Network Classic at Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Daniel Chopra gets first PGA Tour win in Ginn sur Mer Classic at Tesoro Club in Port St. Lucie
Source: Golf Publisher Syndication

The delayed finish of the inaugural Ginn sur Mer Classic was well worth the wait for Daniel Chopra. Starting the day in the final group with three holes to play, Chopra broke a three-way tie with Shigeki Maruyama and Fredrik Jacobson with a birdie at No.

Justin Leonard hopes to continue turnaround in Ginn sur Mer Classic at Tesoro Club
Source: Golf Publisher Syndication

The Fall Series has been the stage for Justin Leonard to turn his 2007 season around on the PGA Tour, and the 1997 British Open champion aims to continue his comeback at this week's Ginn sur Mer Classic.

Golf tip: Fight your way through a golf slump
Source: Golf Publisher Syndication

Steve Stricker's return to the top tier in PGA Tour golf reminds us that we have to work through slumps in golf.

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