Articles filed under Golf
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Willow Hill pro: Adjustments for golf during the pandemicJun 19, 2020 1:00 am - An earlier version of this article misidentified Willow Hill Golf Course. Golf is a challenging, frustrating and ultimately rewarding sport that can be played for ...
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Rozner: 20 years ago, Tiger Woods obliterated U.S. Open fieldJun 19, 2020 1:00 am - Before he arrived at Pebble Beach for the 2000 U.S. Open, Tiger Woods was already having a pretty decent year. For anyone else, that few months would have been a great c...
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Here's an option for golfers struggling with delicate wedge shotsJun 18, 2020 1:00 am - The goal for any golfer is pretty simple: Put the ball into the hole in as few strokes as possible. It shouldn't matter how the result is achieved, which is why I've alw...
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IPGA schedule still includes top tournamentsJun 16, 2020 1:00 am - The Illinois PGA had planned to open its tournament season in March, but it still has yet to hold a competitive event. Twelve have been canceled and another nine postpon...
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Your better half can make golf more enjoyableJun 16, 2020 1:00 am - Playing golf is a great getaway. Like me, if you have limited time with your significant other, getting out for a 4½-hour round may be difficult. The next time you tee i...
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Summer 2020: What suburban attractions have reopened - or will soonJun 13, 2020 7:30 am - Confused about what's reopening this summer and what's not? You're not alone. In fact, you need a scorecard to keep track of which local attractions are now welcoming vi...
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Beyond the Bench Award: Naperville Central's Barry BaldwinJun 11, 2020 1:00 am - Barry Baldwin's father gave him sage advice as a child. "He told me whatever I do, make it so they can't afford to lose you," he said. Try to imagine Naperville Central...
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Rozner: PGA Tour golf returns Thursday…finallyJun 09, 2020 1:00 am - How desperate are PGA Tour pros to get back on the course and compete? Well, let's say just as desperate as you are to watch some live sports. The field for Thursday's C...
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Spirit of Sportsmanship Award: Stevenson golf coach makes right callJun 09, 2020 1:00 am - Incorrect score. Correct decision. To John Rueth, a middle school teacher and high school coach, it was as simple as simple gets. He made the only choice he could make. ...
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Golf tip: Tips to wallop longer tee shotsJun 09, 2020 1:00 am - Do you feel you're not getting everything out of your driver? Here are my top tips on how to hit the driver as far as possible. In order to hit a ball high and far you n...