Archive for October, 2008

Experts’ picks: Who will win the Ginn sur Mer Classic?

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

With just two official PGA Tour events left in the 2008 season, our experts share their predictions for the Ginn sur Mer Classic.

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Smiley: Time for a golfing sniff test

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Using the newly announced Annika perfume as his muse, Bob Smiley, ESPN.com’s resident olfactory expert, conjured up 11 other sweet (or in some cases, not-so-sweet) fragrances that might find their way behind the counter at a department store near you.

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Compton gets invitation to last full event of season

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Erik Compton has accepted a sponsor exemption to next week’s Children’s Miracle Network Classic at the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando.

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Sadlowski sets record to claim long-drive crown

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Jamie Sadlowski, who had won consecutive junior long drive titles in 2005 and 2006, proved that he belonged with the big boys. The 20-year-old Canadian reared back and launched a record 418-yard drive to claim the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship.

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Peck, Tanco earn top American junior golf honors

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Cameron Peck and Victoria Tanco joined some elite company when the pair was named the Rolex Junior Players of the Year by the American Junior Golf Association on Tuesday.

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Diaz: Woods’ course design career is in high gear

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Great golfers don’t always make the best course architects. So what kind of designer will Tiger Woods become? His latest foray into Mexico gives us a glimpse, writes GolfWorld’s Jamie Diaz.

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Mahan wins $1.5 million Kiwi Challenge in playoff

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Hunter Mahan beat American Ryder Cup teammate Anthony Kim on the second playoff hole Tuesday to win the Kiwi Challenge.

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Snedeker ties course record, leads Kiwi Challenge

Monday, October 27th, 2008

American Brandt Snedeker tied a course record with a 6-under 66 to take a four-shot lead after the first round of the Kiwi Challenge on Monday.

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Sobel: Once in a lifetime opportunity with Tiger

Monday, October 27th, 2008

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Beckman pars second playoff hole, wins Frys.com

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

Cameron Beckman tapped in a par putt on the second playoff hole Sunday to complete a big comeback and beat Kevin Sutherland in the Frys.com Open.

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