Articles filed under Golf

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  Indy 500 always well worth watching May 24, 2012 12:00 AM
  
  

   
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  Medinah ready for the Ryder spotlightMay 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  After three-plus intense years of preparation by Curtis Tyrrell and his staff, including surviving everything Mother Nature could possibly throw his way, the Director of Golf Course Operations, now in his fifth year on the job, is ready for Medinah to assume the spotlight as host for one of golf's biggest international events.
  

   
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  The man with the plan says all is wellMay 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  After three-plus intense years of preparation by Curtis Tyrrell and his staff, including surviving everything Mother Nature could possibly throw his way, the Director of Golf Course Operations, now in his fifth year on the job, is ready for Medinah to assume the spotlight as host for one of golf's biggest international events.
  

   
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  Former Medinah pro ready for Senior PGA Championship May 22, 2012 12:00 AM
  In his weekly golf column, Len Ziehm reports on the Chicago connections with the the 73rd Senior PGA Championship, one of the majors on the Champions Tour. It begins a 72-hole run on Thursday at the new Harbor Shores resort course in Benton Harbor, Mich. Mike Harrigan, a former Medinah pro, is in the starting field.
  

   

• Wheeling fundraisers benefit youth May 20, 2012 12:00 AM
  Help Poverty Youth in the Northwest Suburbs: The Greater Wheeling Area Youth Outreach is having two events on Monday, June 4, at Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling to raise funds for their work, which takes poverty youth to college.
  

   
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  Ryan Palmer leads at Byron Nelson with opening 64 May 17, 2012 12:00 AM
  
  

   
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  Malm captures IPGA Match Play title May 17, 2012 12:00 AM
  As if five matches in three days weren't enough golf for Curtis Malm, he needed all 18 holes in the tournament's final match to beat Rich Dukelow and become the 61st Illinois PGA Match Play champion. The 34-year-old Malm, a PGA assistant golf professional at St. Charles Country Club, lives in Aurora and is a graduate of Naperville Central.
  

   

• Illinois PGA match play title down to four May 16, 2012 12:00 AM
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• Ryder Cup watch May 15, 2012 12:00 AM
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  ND golfer wins Open qualifier at Schaumburg May 15, 2012 12:00 AM
  In his weekly golf column, Len Ziehm checks in on the Illinois PGA match play tournament and defending champion Jim Sobb, the results from the local U.S. Open qualifying event at Schaumburg Golf Club, the reopening of the Woodside course at Cantigny, and much more on the local golf scene.
  

   
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  Manchester City’s win ranks among top comebacks May 15, 2012 12:00 AM
  
  

   
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  Matt Kuchar has plenty to smile about May 13, 2012 12:00 AM
  The only complaint about Matt Kuchar was not winning enough. He picked up a big victory Sunday at The Players Championship. Kuchar avoided the big mistakes that slowed so many other contenders starting with Kevin Na and kept it out of the water on the TPC Sawgrass to eliminate the kind of drama he didnt need. He closed with a 2-under 70 for a 2-shot victory.
  

   
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  Na takes a 1-shot lead at Players Championship May 12, 2012 12:00 AM
  
  

   
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  Johnson takes The Players lead, McIlroy heads home May 11, 2012 12:00 AM
  
  

   
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  Poulter, Laird tied at Players ChampionshipMay 10, 2012 12:00 AM
  Ian Poulter is enjoying his new digs — his newly built home and his spot atop the leaderboard Thursday in The Players Championship.
  

   
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  Mork to lead Stevenson girls golf program May 9, 2012 12:00 AM
  Brent Mork, who has been an assistant boys basketball coach at Stevenson since 2008, has been named the schools new girls golf head coach. He replaces Andrew Conneen, who is stepping down after 11 seasons that included five conference championships, two regional titles, two state finals appearances and one individual state champion.
  

   
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  Quenneville staying put, defends dismissing HavilandMay 8, 2012 12:00 AM
  Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville wanted to clear the air about rumors that he may be headed to Montreal to join good buddy Marc Bergevin, who was just named GM of the Canadiens. There was some speculation on other things that were going on here in Chicago about me being somewhere else, but first and foremost, Im excited about being here in Chicago, said Quenneville, who has two years remaining on his contract. I love the opportunity, I love the organization, I love where were heading in the future and thats something I wanted to put to bed right from the outset.
  

   
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  Local qualifying under way for U.S. Open May 1, 2012 12:00 AM
  Daily Herald golf columnist Len Ziehm has the latest news on the local qualifiers for the U.S. Open, and all the dates for the next rounds. Plus he looks at several events and some changes at suburban courses, and other news in golf.
  

   
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  With renovation, Eagle Ridge puts disaster in its past May 1, 2012 12:00 AM
  In this week's golf column, Len Ziehm takes a closer look at the renotations at Eagle Ridge Golf Resort, the opening and changes at the South Course at Arrowhead in Wheaton, the Big Ten golf tournament winners, and the latest points figures for contenders for the 2012 Ryder Cup teams. Plus lots of helpful online links and more.
  

   
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  Bubba Watson hits spectator with hooked drive Apr 27, 2012 12:00 AM
  Masters champion Bubba Watson struck one of his fans in the head with a hooked drive during Fridays second round of the Zurich Classic. Watsons tee shot on the second hole at the TPC Louisiana drew blood from the back of Radd Leonards head.