Six Inducted Into Golf Hall of Fame
One of golf's most noted historians, Ben Crenshaw has spent years reading about some of the game's greatest players, from Francis Ouimet to Bobby Jones, from Walter Hagen to Jack Nicklaus.
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DOUG FERGUSON,
Associated Press,
11/16/2002 11:24 AM EST)
Jesse Jackson Plans Augusta Protest
The Rev. Jesse Jackson plans to organize a protest at Augusta National Golf Club if it doesn't admit a female member before The Masters in April.
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Associated Press,
11/16/2002 01:31 AM EST)
Golf Radio Show Host Moschetti Dies
Dan Moschetti, host of a syndicated radio show about golf, has died of a heart attack. He was 53.
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Associated Press,
11/15/2002 10:57 PM EST)
LPGA Returns to Las Vegas
The LPGA'S Takefugi Classic is leaving Hawaii for Las Vegas next year and raising its purse to $1.1 million.
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Associated Press,
11/15/2002 09:13 PM EST)
PGA Tour Returns to Boston
The PGA Tour is returning to the Boston area for the first time in five years with a $5 million event that will end on Labor Day and feature Tiger Woods, whose foundation will get the charitable proceeds.
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DOUG FERGUSON,
Associated Press,
11/14/2002 06:09 PM EST)
Crenshaw, Coach Go to Hall of Fame
Ben Crenshaw has been linked with trusty teacher Harvey Penick for as long as he has played golf. His induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame will be no different.
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DOUG FERGUSON,
Associated Press,
11/14/2002 01:27 PM EST)
Hootie's Poll an Effort to Con Public
Hootie Johnson probably wouldn't kick a ball out of the rough or mark down a par after making a bogey.
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STEVE WILSTEIN,
Associated Press,
11/14/2002 04:13 AM EST)
Experts Ponder Augusta Media Blitz
The last public words from Hootie Johnson came seven months ago when he helped Tiger Woods slip into the green jacket after winning the Masters for a second straight year. The Augusta National chairman is silent no more.
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DOUG FERGUSON,
Associated Press,
11/14/2002 01:42 AM EST)
Vancouver Loses PGA Tour Stop
The PGA Tour will not visit Vancouver in 2003 after the Air Canada Championship was unable to find a new title sponsor.
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Associated Press,
11/13/2002 11:58 PM EST)
Experts Ponder Augusta Media Blitz
The last public words from Hootie Johnson came seven months ago when he helped Tiger Woods slip into the green jacket after winning the Masters for a second straight year.
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DOUG FERGUSON,
Associated Press,
11/13/2002 06:46 PM EST)
Greater Hartford Open Gets 2003 OK
After months of uncertainty, the Greater Hartford Open has raised enough corporate money to run the tournament next year.
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MASHA HERBST,
Associated Press,
11/13/2002 04:01 PM EST)
Hootie Johnson can't say 'checkmate'
Martha Burk knows even less about chess than she does about golf. Comforting thought. Especially if you play chess.
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JIM LITKE,
Associated Press,
11/13/2002 03:50 AM EST)
Golf Hall of Fame to Honor Langer
Bernhard Langer will end this year without a victory he can call his own, yet it might be one of the most satisfying seasons of his career.
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DOUG FERGUSON,
Associated Press,
11/12/2002 04:57 PM EST)
Clijsters Weakens Williams' Grip
By beating Serena Williams to win the WTA Championships, Kim Clijsters slightly loosened the stranglehold Serena and older sister Venus have on women's tennis.
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BETH HARRIS,
Associated Press,
11/12/2002 04:19 PM EST)
Palmer Tries to Keep Record Intact
Arnold Palmer puts an amazing record on the line this week when golf's silly season gets under way at the UBS Warburg Cup.
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DOUG FERGUSON,
Associated Press,
11/12/2002 04:00 PM EST)
Governor Says 2003 GHO Will Be Held
Organizers of the Greater Hartford Open have raised enough money to hold the golf tournament in 2003, Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland said.
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Associated Press,
11/12/2002 01:57 PM EST)
Female member unlikely before Masters
A navy blue cap in the Augusta National pro shop has "Masters 2003" stitched in white - merchandise with a message.
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DOUG FERGUSON,
Associated Press,
11/12/2002 08:17 AM EST)
Q&A; with Augusta's Hootie Johnson
In his four years as chairman of Augusta National, Hootie Johnson has revamped the qualifications for the Masters, eliminated the lifetime exemption for past champions and orchestrated massive redesigns of the golf course.
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DOUG FERGUSON,
Associated Press,
11/11/2002 07:35 PM EST)
Greg Norman to Rejoin PGA Tour
Greg Norman will rejoin the PGA Tour next year, allowing him to play in as many tournaments as he wants.
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Associated Press,
11/11/2002 02:25 PM EST)
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