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Golf Club
Golf Club Background A golf club is used to strike the ball in the game of golf. It has a long shaft with a grip on one end and a weighted head on the other end. The head is affixed sideways at a sharp angle to the shaft, and the striking face of the head is inclined to give... Read more |
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Family Golf Centers Inc
Family Golf Centers, Inc. 538 Broadhollow RoadMelville, New York 11747U.S.A.(516) 694-1666Fax: (516) 694-0918Web site: http://www.familygolf.com Public CompanyIncorporated: 1994Employees: 3,719Sales: $122.2 million (1998)Stock Exchanges: NASDAQTicker Symbol: FGCINAIC: 71391 Golf Courses &... Read more |
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Golf Cart
Golf Cart Background A golf cart is an electric or gas-powered vehicle used to transport golfers and their equipment around the course during play. Designed to meet golfers' needs, the carts offer a number of specialized safety and comfort features. For example, the fact... Read more |
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golf
golf game of hitting a small hard ball with specially made clubs over an outdoor course sometimes (particularly if it is near the coast) called a links. The object is to deposit the ball in a specified number of cups, or holes, using as few strokes as possible. Although golf's place of origin is... Read more |
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Golf Ball
Golf Ball Background Golf, a game of Scottish origin, is one of the most popular sports in the world. In the United States alone more than 24 million people play golf, including over 8,000 professional players. Golf tournaments around the world are popular with spectators,... Read more |
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Callaway Golf Company
Callaway Golf Company 2180 Rutherford RoadCarlsbad, California 92008U.S.A.Telephone: (760) 931-1771Fax: (760) 930-5015Web site: http://www.callawaygolf.com Public CompanyIncorporated: 1982Employees: 2,600Sales: $837.6 million (2000)Stock Exchanges: New YorkTicker Symbol: ELYNAIC: 33992... Read more |
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Patty Berg
BERG, PATRICIA "PATTY" 1918- G OLFER Young Athlete One of the leading woman golfers from the 1940s through the 1960s, Patty Berg developed professional women's golfín the United States. Berg grew up in Minneapolis and was athletic as a young girl, playing sandlot... Read more |
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Greg Norman
Greg Norman 1955- Australian golfer Greg Norman is professional golf's all-time leading money winner. He was the first golfer to reach $10 million in earnings and from 1986 through 1990, was ranked number one four times. He won the British Open in 1986 and 1993. Norman, nicknamed the "Great... Read more |
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Leven
Leven , town (1991 pop. 8,591), Fife, E Scotland, at the mouth of the Leven River on the Firth of Forth. It is a summer resort, famous for its golf links and beaches.... Read more |
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Prestwick
Prestwick town (1991 pop. 13,355), South Ayrshire, SW Scotland, on the Firth of Clyde. Prestwick is a seaside and golfing resort with an international airport. Light aircraft are manufactured in Prestwick.... Read more |
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Open hope alive for Montgomerie Veteran Scot still seeks first major title GOLF
...tournament. It must give you an advantage.''Whenever Montgomerie plays in Britain...one-stroke lead through 36 holes...the roars for Montgomerie dwarfed those...last year, Montgomerie spoke of the...looking for on the golf course. The... |
 "Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)")
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Golf: Ryder Cup 2004: FIELD MARSHAL MONTGOMERIE; He's not captain but the big...
...of abuse,the Scot will feed off...contribution.He leads by example, as...do with it.' Montgomerie might not have...as raucous as golf fans get. Monty...played unbelievable golf and a lot of us...Langer is to give all the Europeans...But whether Montgomerie is out in the... |
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I couldn't go on as a golf widow. Now Colin knows his family comes first;...
...business. Wherever Scots golf ace Colin Montgomerie went, his glamorous...partnerships in golf, they enjoyed...t available to give me any. Even when...the professional golf circuit. It is...his career would lead. But pounds 40... |
 "Birmingham Evening Mail (England)")
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Golf: Oldcorn's Ryding high with birdies ; GOLF: Scot's six of the best gives...
...the first round lead with young Australian...trouble like Colin Montgomerie - the 41-year-old Scot returned to his...that also saw Montgomerie manage just 76...tension out of my golf game (winning...it started.' Montgomerie had pulled out... |
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Oldcorn's Ryding high with birdies; GOLF: Scot's six of the best gives him...
...the first round lead with young Australian...trouble like Colin Montgomerie - the 41-year-old Scot returned to his...that also saw Montgomerie manage just 76...tension out of my golf game (winning...it started.' Montgomerie had pulled out... |
 "The Independent (London, England)")
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Golf: Montgomerie plans to fight all the way
...year in Europe. Montgomerie set out in search...Angel Cabrera - lead on six under par. Montgomerie shares fifth place with his fellow Scot Gary Orr, Italy...level-par 72. Montgomerie, who has finished...and I will only give in when it's... |
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Spaniard tips Scot for Ryder greatness; Legend backs Montgomerie to lead...
...insisted that the Scot, with whom...means much to Montgomerie, who is already...explained Montgomerie. "I have...singles," added Montgomerie, who rested...hoping to give a winning lead in the opening...to dominate golf for a number... |
 "Daily Post (Liverpool, England)")
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Golf: Montgomerie buoyed by messages of support.(Sport)
...been onto the Scot's website and...to me," said Montgomerie before starting...big boost." Montgomerie was tied for the lead with Phil Mickelson...to his name and Montgomerie still has none...that a par would give him the title... |
 "The Birmingham Post (England)")
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GOLF: Hensby piles misery on Montgomerie.(Sport)
...favourite Colin Montgomerie fell at the first...hand just why Montgomerie is a hell of a player. The Scot finished eagle...greatly aided by Montgomerie's dismal restart...preserved his lead. Birdies at...didn't want to give him a break...his determined golf. Hensby, ... |
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Golf: Montgomerie gives Paulson his best shot
...decision to stop," Montgomerie said. "I didn't...dangerous opponent for the Scot on a sodden course playing...to its full yardage. Montgomerie lost to another local...the third. It was a lead he held until Paulson...of 147 yards awaited Montgomerie when he resumed at the... |
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