Women's Amateur Public Links Qualifying Results Women's Amateur Public Links Qualifying Results 2012-05-24

USGA Announces 24 Additional Exemptions For U.S. Open Two-Time U.S. Open Champion Ernie Els Among Exempt Players 2012-05-23 USGA Far Hills, N.J. (May 23) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced that 24 additional golfers, including two-time champion Ernie Els, have earned full

Unnatural Expectations Proper establishment and maintenance of naturalized areas can increase acceptance by golfers 2012-05-23 By Darin S. Bevard N aturalized areas are part of virtually every new golf course construction project, and older golf courses are naturalizing out-of play areas to elimin

Shortly after taking off yesterday afternoon from the Opa-Locka Executive Airport, a passenger plane's door became detached in mid-air and crashed down on a fairway at the Westin Diplomat Hotel and Spa golf course. Luckily, no one was on the course at the time as it was closed for maintenance -- one of only two days each year it is not open to golfers.

While details of the incident are still unclear, WSVN-TV of Miami/Ft. Lauderdale reports that the plane door blew off and, according to witnesses, fell in between two condominium high-rises and crashed through some trees before hitting the ground, skidding 15 feet and coming to a stop.

The jet landed safely at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport shortly after losing the door. None of the passengers on board were injured.

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FRANKLIN, TENN.--What a difference a year makes. At the 2011 NCAA Women's Championship, Alabama arrived as a favorite to claim the team title only to be out of the hunt after just 36 holes, the...

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. - What course architect Jack Nicklaus calls "a little spice in the greens" at Harbor Shores is a flavor that isn't tasting very good to some competitors at the 73rd Senior PGA Championship.

During one period in his long design career, Nicklaus (left) was known for building greens with drastic undulations. At Harbor Shores, which has only been open for a couple of years, he has done it again. They are confounding, "buried elephant" putting surfaces of the highest order, the sharp teeth in a creative and scenic layout that is otherwise drawing architectural praise.
 
"In terms of the golf course, I think it's a phenomenal golf course from tee to green," Bernhard Langer said Wednesday. "One of the world's best, I would say. But [they] could be the most severe or worst green complexes I've ever seen in my life."

Nicklaus himself acknowledged the dastardly edge to his work this week. "So many players are walking up to me and saying, 'Jack, what a phenomenal golf course. What a beautiful place,' " said Nicklaus. "[I said], 'Well, have you putted the greens yet?' "
 
In the prelude to the year's first Champions Tour major, the players have putted them -- and tried to figure out how to hit approach shots (from generous fairways) that finish where they want them to finish. It won't be easy.  
 

MYRTLE BEACH - Telephone and cable television cooperative's annual program has now recognized more than 500 Horry County students who have overcome obstacles of all kids in schools across the county.

MIAMI (AP) - Federal forecasters predict there will be about nine to 15 storms during this year's Atlantic hurricane season. 

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Veterans of the American Armed Forces and active-duty military are invited to be the guests of honor at the first annual Myrtle Beach Memorial Day Tribute, which is scheduled for 3 p.m., Monday, May 28 at Grand 14 Cinemas at Market Common in Myrtle Beach.