March 2011
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Wedgewood Country Club (NJ) Groupon Deal →
Today Groupon is offering a great deal at Wedgewood CC in Turnersville, NJ: For $65, you get a full 18-hole round of golf for two, including a golf cart (up to a $123 value). Customers who redeem this Groupon Monday–Friday will also receive a free lunch for two. Groupon can be used on weekends and holidays after 11.
Mar 23rd
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“Axel Foley. I loved Beverly Hills Cop.”
– Hank Haney, via Twitter, when asked by a reader whom he’d rather take a lesson from – Sean Foley, Axel Foley or Mick Foley.
Mar 10th
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USGA's 2010 Book Award Has Philly Ties
In recognition of its high standard of achievement in golf literature, “Miracle At Merion: The Inspiring Story of Ben Hogan’s Amazing Comeback and Victory in the 1950 U.S. Open,” written by David Barrett, has been named the recipient of the USGA’s 2010 Herbert Warren Wind Book Award. Barrett’s connection with Merion Golf Club, in Ardmore, Pa., started during his days as a collegiate golfer at...
Mar 10th
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Tiger's Big Move Likely To Wait
Asked on Wednesday after his practice round at the WGC-Cadillac Championship when he plans to move from Orlando to his new south Florida digs, Tiger Woods said, “no time line, not yet.” Indications are Woods’ new 9,700-square-foot home on Jupiter Island is “move in” ready but he likely won’t make the jump from Isleworth before the Masters. As to where Woods will...
Mar 10th
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Mar 10th
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“Because I have a family. I’m divorced. If you’ve been divorced with kids, then...”
–  Tiger Woods responding to reporters questions about why he is not playing more tournaments.
Mar 10th
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“He’s got such a great work ethic. He’s so determined to what he...”
–  Jack Nicklaus commenting on Tiger Woods quest to break his record of 18 major championships.
Mar 10th
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Island Green CC Has Closed
Rumored to be in trouble for the better part of the last year, Island Green CC is officially closing for business. Island Green was built in 2001, the first course built in the city limits since John F. Byrne in 1966. It is rumored that the course was sold to Teva Pharmaceuticals USA to build a new distribution facility but that has yet to be confirmed. In 2010 Island Green was ranked as the...
Mar 10th
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