Golf: Pettersen seizes lead after third round of LPGA ADT Championship
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida : Suzann Pettersen topped the leaderboard heading into the final round of the season-ending USLPGA's ADT Championship. "I still think the best golf for me this week is ahead of me," Pettersen said.

Economic downturn impacts golf course care
The unofficial No. 1 topic at this week?s Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association (CGCSA) convention in Myrtle Beach was the sagging economy and its impact on the most expensive part of golf, course maintenance. With play flat or down nationally and increased costs to keep courses running, superintendents shared ideas for coping. One upbeat note: At least the financial downturn was not ...

Golf club action may be appealed
SOUTH HADLEY - Although the state Architectural Access Board has granted the town variances to remedy violations of the handicapped access code at the municipal Ledges Golf Club clubhouse, the town may appeal the action, interim Town Administrator Barry L. Del Castilho said Friday.

Golf carts may be a viable alternative
The city of Magnolia may begin serious discussions about allowing golf carts on it streets. Councilwoman Patsy Williams and Planning Commission Director Jo Ann Schermerhorn are active proponents of the idea. Both ladies say it would be a good alternative to allow residents to reduce energy use and costs in the city limits. The City Council may consider the item as early as next month when it ...

Golf. Pettersen seizes lead
Suzann Pettersen topped the leaderboard after yesterday's third round of the USLPGA ADT Championship in West Palm Beach, Florida. "I still think the best golf for me this week is ahead of me," Pettersen said. Pettersen led the way as eight players qualified for today's final round of the event that features a first prize of $1 million. Scores will be reset and today will be a mad dash for the ...

Edina golf clinic set
Edina High School boys golf coach Phil Finanger is offering a swing-technique clinic beginning the first week of December at the Braemar Golf Dome. The clinic is open to boys and girls, ages 9-15.

Golf: Armour takes 5-stroke lead at Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. ? Defending champion Tommy Armour III birdied the final two holes, holing a 30-footer on the 18th, to take a five-stroke lead over Rich Beem today in the Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational.

Golf books demystify course design
For many golfers, a golf course designer is a name on a score card or perhaps the target of an expletive when the golfer hits trouble during a round. Two new books, however, not only humanize some well-known, and some not-so-famous, golf architects, but also show how insight into design can help golfers play better and have more fun.

Local golf: Costello wins flighted game
The Chattahoochee Men?s Golf Association played its monthly Individual Flighted Strokes competition on Wednesday at Chattahoochee Golf Course. Jack Costello won the White Tee flight.

Tuan, Floro rule Mabuhay Miles golf
GENERAL TRIAS, Cavite: Tuan Nguyen scorched the front nine and then hung on down the stretch to edge Valeriano Floro and win overall net honors at the 2008 Mabuhay Miles Elite Invitational Golf Tournament at the Eagle Ridge Golf & Country Club here over the weekend.

Golf: Hawaii State Open washed out today
Rain washed out today's second round of the Prince Resorts Hawai'i/Taylormade Hawai'i State Open at Hawai'i Prince Golf Club.

Teed up: the long-haul golf ball
It has long been known that the secret of how far a golf ball flies lies in its dimples. Now scientists believe they understand the forces at work, as air flows over the ball?s surface.

Fleetwood Shines in Junior Golf Championship
ABU DHABI - Opening day leader, Tommy Fleetwood, held off 2007 boys? champion, Stiggy Hodgson, to stay in command ahead of Sunday?s final round of the Daily Telegraph Junior Golf Championship - in association with The Royal Bank of Scotland and Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), a Press release said.

Council approves $108,000 golf subsidy
The Wahpeton City Council approved five to two a subsidy to help the Bois de Sioux Golf Course with expenses Monday evening. The Wahpeton Economic Development Commission (EDC) made the recommendation, which totals $108,000 ? $96,000 will be a subsidy and $12,000 a zero interest short term loan.

Sweet start for Sweetgrass Golf Course
Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 4:56 p.m. HARRIS -- The newly opened Sweetgrass Golf Course behind the Island Resort and Casino in Harris had a good opening season.

Powell decries water rights transfers for golf courses
Unhappy to see more water right transfers proposed to irrigate a golf course, Lincoln County Commissioner Jackie Powell Tuesday repeated her fears about future water shortages.

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A celebration of 100 years of golf
Lithgow Lady Golfers held their Centenary Luncheon at the Lithgow Golf Club with president Joan Doonan, welcoming current and past members.

Golf course deal stuck in the rough again
The Clear Lake City Water Authority?s bid to buy the Clear Lake Golf Course is in limbo again after a mixed reaction from a jury last Friday.

Second Annual Golf and Give Weekend
Legends of the Game and LakeRidge Golf Course will again team up for the Second Annual Golf and Give Weekend, which will directly benefit the Evelyn Mount Community Outreach Program.