Articles filed under Golf
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Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to play Masters, dies at age 87Nov 29, 2021 12:00 am - Lee Elder, who broke down racial barriers as the first Black golfer to play in the Masters and paved the way for Tiger Woods and others to follow, has died at the age of...
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Ziehm: BMW Championship returning to Olympia Fields in 2023Nov 22, 2021 12:00 am - The PGA Tour's 2021 season concluded Sunday, but the circuit - along with the Western Golf Association - made an announcement Monday that will have a huge effect on the ...
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Jin Young Ko's epic win caps off a big week for the LPGANov 21, 2021 12:00 am - NAPLES, Fla. - The PGA and LPGA tours concluded their 2021 seasons on Sunday, and the women went out with a bigger bang than the men. The PGA Tour reached its high point...
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Szokol in richest ever women's tourney - CME Group Tour ChampionshipNov 16, 2021 12:00 am - The golf season has a series of climax events these days. The PGA Tour had its season climax in either September, when the FedEx Cup Playoffs concluded, or October, when...
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Up your golf game: New indoor training and practice center opens in St. CharlesNov 12, 2021 5:00 am - At 23 years old, Mike Foy of South Elgin can say he's spent a lifetime playing golf and learning how to teach it and manage a golf business. Ultimately, area golfers may...
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'It's just beautiful': Improvements by new owners transform Willow Hill golf courseNov 04, 2021 8:30 am - Willow Hill Golf Course is noticeably greener these days, thanks to the hard work its new owners have put into the property since acquiring it in December 2019. Situated...
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Ziehm: Highwood's Flavin hangs tough and is rewarded in BermudaNov 02, 2021 1:00 am - Monday qualifiers are a way of life for Patrick Flavin, the budding golf touring pro from Highwood. One of only two players to win both the Illinois State Amateur and Il...
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Small, Biancalana earn spots in next year's Senior PGA ChampionshipOct 26, 2021 1:00 am - Mike Small considers himself a golf coach first and a player second, but he proved again how good a player he can be in qualifying for another major championship last we...
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Elgin Golferettes celebrate 70 years of golf, laughter and friendshipOct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Although the world-renowned Elgin National Watch Company ended production over a half century ago, one aspect of this iconic company remains as strong as ever. The Elgi...
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State champs Glenbrook North, Gordon, ace the course at state golf finalOct 13, 2021 1:00 am - After the first round of the Illinois High School Association Class 3A boys golf state final tournament in Bloomington, the boys from Glenbrook North got a phone call. N...