Articles filed under PGA
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Rozner: Tiger Woods already surpassing expectationsMay 29, 2018 1:00 am - When it comes to forecasting Tiger Woods in 2018, there is precious little perspective. It seems that those who dislike him will find every imaginable reason to downplay...
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Golf tip: How to handle windy conditionsMay 29, 2018 1:00 am - We finally saw warm temperatures this past weekend - perhaps a bit too warm for some - and on Memorial Day we experienced some windy conditions as well. The wind was a c...
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Family event keeps Langer out of Senior PGA Championship in MichiganMay 22, 2018 1:01 am - PGA Tour Champions, the pro circuit for the men who have reached their 50th birthdays, have two of their five major tournaments in easy reach of Chicago this year. The f...
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Golf tip: Mastering the art of the layup shotMay 22, 2018 1:00 am - While we don't pay top dollar to attend a Tour event or park ourselves in front of the TV on a Sunday afternoon to watch our favorite PGA and LPGA Tour stars layup, it i...
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Gutty effort puts Northwestern women in NCAA golf spotlight againMay 15, 2018 1:01 am - Last year the Northwestern women's team, with only one senior, marched all the way to the NCAA championship match at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove. A year later, co...
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Golf tip: Why it happens and how to fix the dreaded sliceMay 15, 2018 1:00 am - It's one of the most common challenges amateur golfers face - why am I slicing the ball and how do I fix it? Let's start with physics first. The golf ball receives its...
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Why Highwood's Flavin wants to delay his pro golf dreamMay 08, 2018 1:01 am - The best golfer in Illinois last season has made his decision. Patrick Flavin won't turn pro - at least for a while. Last year Flavin became the first player in 37 years...
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Golf tip: How understanding smash factor can help your short gameMay 08, 2018 1:00 am - It has been a late start to spring and while we may have gone to a dome to take a few swings, the most neglected part of our game during the winter is our short game. W...
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Ziehm: Busy Billiter looks to defend IPGA Match Play title at Kemper LakesMay 01, 2018 1:01 am - Now things get serious. The 67th playing of the Illinois PGA Match Play Championship begins a busy five months of tournament play for the Chicago area's best golfers. Th...
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Golf pro tip: For longer drives, tee it high and focus on a smoother swingMay 01, 2018 1:00 am - There's nothing like the feeling of hitting a long drive down the middle of the fairway to start your round. However, not every golfer can swing over 110 mph to generate...