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Arjun Atwal: First Indian Ever to Win On PGA Tour, Makes History

Arjun Atwal: First Indian Ever to Win On PGA Tour, Makes History

Arjun

Arjun

Arjun Atwal, bounced back impressively after losing his card 4 weeks before. He achieved a history making victory by winning in the initial weeks of the Wyndham Championships, a victory which many wouldn’t have considered him capable of.

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Tiger Woods’ poor performance at PGA diminishes his Ryder Cup chances

Tiger Woods’ poor performance at PGA diminishes his Ryder Cup chances
Tiger Wood

Tiger Wood

Golfer Tiger Woods’ poor display at the USPGA has left with him with no option but to depend on a wild card entry at the discretion of captain Corey Pavin for a place in the upcoming Ryder Cup squad. “I’d love to make the US team, but I won’t do it on points now. I’ll have to rely on Corey making me one of his picks”, confessed Woods after the tournament. Had Woods finished among the top fifteen at the PGA, he would have earned a place in the team automatically. However, he ended up with a disappointing performance putting his appearance at the Ryder Cup in doubt.

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Women’s U.S. Open Heating Up At Oakmont; Play Starts Thursday

Women’s U.S. Open Heating Up At Oakmont; Play Starts Thursday

Oakmont, PA, United States (AHN) – Oakmont Country Club is one of the USGA’s favorite championship venues.

It is the site of the 2010 women’s U.S. Open that begins Thursday with soaring temperatures added to the difficult course conditions at the storied layout.

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John Deere Classic Sentimental For Bubba Watson

John Deere Classic Sentimental For Bubba Watson

Silvis, IL, United States (AHN) – Bubba Watson couldn’t be happier coming into this week’s John Deere Classic which begins Thursday at the TPC Deere Run.

His mother grew up on a farm outside Tupelo, Mississippi and Watson knows about life on a farm.

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Pavin, Couples Return To Action In Montreal

Pavin, Couples Return To Action In Montreal

Montreal, Quebec, Canada – Corey Pavin came close to winning the Travelers Championship on the PGA Tour last Sunday.

He has had a great season so far playing against the young guys but now as he described, “I’m going back to play with the adults my own age.”

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Report: Tiger Woods Getting Clubbed With $750 Million Divorce Bill?

Report: Tiger Woods Getting Clubbed With $750 Million Divorce Bill?

Philadelphia, PA, United States (AHN) – Keep in mind, it is a British tabloid, but the London Sun is reporting that Elin Nordegren aka Mrs. Tiger Woods, is about to receive a blockbuster settlement in the couple’s divorce.

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Sutherland Feeling Stress-Free, In Contention At Travelers

Sutherland Feeling Stress-Free, In Contention At Travelers
Kevin Sutherland

Kevin Sutherland

Cromwell, CT, United States (AHN) – Kevin Sutherland has enjoyed a couple of stress-free rounds at the Travelers Championship.

That will likely change over the weekend, but only because he is playing so well.

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Harrington, Perry Among Top Golfers To Compete At Travelers Championship

Harrington, Perry Among Top Golfers To Compete At Travelers Championship

Cromwell, MA, United States (AHN) – The Travelers Championship will be a chance for some players to “recover” from the U.S. Open and for the younger set, a chance to make a name for themselves.

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Anna Nordqvist Is ‘Major’ Presence As LPGA Championship Begins

Anna Nordqvist Is ‘Major’ Presence As LPGA Championship Begins

Pittsford, NY, United States (AHN) – It’s hard to miss Anna Nordqvist. The talented young Swedish golfer stands well over six-feet tall.

She was head and shoulders above the field in the 2009 LPGA Championship and returns to defend her title beginning Thursday at the Locust Hill Country Club.

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Phil Mickelson Heads Great Cast For U.S. Open Battle

Phil Mickelson Heads Great Cast For U.S. Open Battle

Pebble Beach, CA, United States (AHN) – The stage is set and the backdrop is fabulous.

Pebble Beach is ready for the final 36 holes of the U.S. Open and the title is within reach for a lot of contenders.

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