Old Saybrook to reconsider golf-cart ordinance
Old Saybrook - First Selectman Michael Pace still thinks the law the town passed last year restricting the use of golf carts on town

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 ...

Rain impacts state open golf event
Rain washed out yesterday's second round of the Prince Resorts Hawai'i/Taylormade Hawai'i State Open at Hawai'i Prince Golf Club.

John Daly silences critics with golf wonder round
John Daly of the US hits a shot during the third round of the Hong Kong Open golf tournament, on November 22. Troubled US star shook off years of poor play and off-course trauma with a sparkling 62 at the event on Sunday, raising hopes he could rescue his flagging career.

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.

Taiwan's Lin wins Hong Kong Open golf
Lin Wen-tang of Taiwan acknowledges the crowd after sinking a putt during the third round of the Hong Kong Open golf tournament at the Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling, Hong Kong, November 22. Lin won on the second play-off hole on Sunday, becoming the first Asian champion here in 10 years.

Irish Creek Golf Course make top 10 list in Golfweek
By Emily Ford eford@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS?The Club at Irish Creek has been named one of the 10 best new golf courses in the country. The former ...

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.

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.

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.

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.