Harrington’s Open victory also a win for Wilson (USA Today)

July 31st, 2007

Wilson began to fall onto hard times in the USA, the biggest segment in the $6 billion worldwide golf equipment business, about 10 years ago. But after Padraig Harrington’s win using the clubs in the British Open, consumers are taking notice stateside.

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Scottish bank joins PGA’s growing list of foreign sponsors (USA Today)

July 31st, 2007

The Royal Bank of Scotland has become the official bank of the PGA of America, another indication that American golf organizations will join partnerships with any company in the world. “We see golf as a global industry,” says Joe Steranka, the CEO of the PGA of America.

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Jupiter Courier golf briefs: Aug. 1 - Sebastian Sun (subscription)

July 31st, 2007

Jupiter Courier golf briefs: Aug. 1
Sebastian Sun (subscription), FL -10 minutes ago
Proceeds from the even to the Danny Van Etten Memorial Scholarship, which goes to a South Florida student attending West Virginia University.

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Harrington’s Open victory also a win for manufacturer Wilson (USA Today)

July 31st, 2007

Wilson began to fall onto hard times in the USA, the biggest segment in the $6 billion worldwide golf equipment business, about 10 years ago. But after Padraig Harrington’s win using the clubs in the British Open, consumers are taking notice stateside.

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Florida vacation was unbelievably fun - Smoky Mountain Sentinel

July 31st, 2007

Florida vacation was unbelievably fun
Smoky Mountain Sentinel, NC -59 minutes ago
Aunt Vickie, Uncle Scott, and cousin Tucker. They enjoyed the beach, go-carts, putt-putt golf, Gulf World and Ripley's Believe it or Not.

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Cadillac Invitational charity event for Shands Transplant Center - WorldGolf.com

July 31st, 2007

Cadillac Invitational charity event for Shands Transplant Center
WorldGolf.com, AZ -9 minutes ago
The Cadillac Invitational Golf Tournament benefiting Shands Transplant Center at the University of Florida is scheduled for Monday, September 24,

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INTERVIEW-Asia close to major breakthrough, says Singh (Reuters.co.uk)

July 31st, 2007

AKRON, Ohio, July 31 (Reuters) - India’s Jeev Milkha Singh believes Asian golf is desperately close to producing its first major winner in the men’s ranks.

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Georgia State Golf Association Announces Georgia Women’s Team - BunkerShot.com

July 31st, 2007

Georgia State Golf Association Announces Georgia Women’s Team
BunkerShot.com, TX -9 minutes ago
The Georgia State Golf Association announced the women’s team that will participate in the 27th Georgia-Florida Women’s Team Matches, August 16-17.

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Local golf: ACE Group Classic accepting volunteers for 2008 - Naples Daily News

July 31st, 2007

Local golf: ACE Group Classic accepting volunteers for 2008
Naples Daily News, FL -26 minutes ago
Seven youngsters from Southwest Florida are playing in this week’s US Kids Golf World Championship in Pinehurst, NC, from Thursday through Saturday.

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Scotland’s oldest university has been ranked top of the league for student satisfaction across the whole of the UK. (The Herald)

July 31st, 2007

A baggage handler who attracted worldwide fame after tackling one of the suspected Glasgow Airport terrorists returned to work yesterday for the first time since the incident.

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