FAR HILLS, N.J. — Lancaster Country Club has been selected to host the 2015 U.S. Women’s Open. The United States Golf Association announced the selection of the William Flynn-designed layout Saturday. Club president Jerry Hostetter calls the course a hidden gem that will show well nationally and internationally. Flynn’s Old Course at Lancaster Country Club [...]
Monthly Archives: February 2009
Arthroscopic surgery sidelines Mediate
February 10, 2009 – 3:40 am
A minor arthroscopic surgery performed Monday has knocked Rocco Mediate out of this week’s Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines, site of his U.S. Open playoff loss to Tiger Woods last June. Mediate, 46, who gained a legion of fans in going head to head with Woods at the San Diego venue, did not disclose the [...]
Teen McIlroy gets first Euro Tour win in Dubai
February 6, 2009 – 7:13 am
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Teenager Rory McIlroy shot a 2-under 70 Sunday for his first European Tour victory, a one-shot win over Justin Rose at the Dubai Desert Classic. McIlroy, a 19-year-old from Northern Ireland, finished at 19-under 269 to become the sixth youngest winner on the European Tour. “This is my first win, [...]
PGA Tour sues Ginn Resorts
February 6, 2009 – 7:01 am
BUNNELL, Fla. — The PGA Tour sued Ginn Development on Friday, citing breach of contract after the resort company dropped sponsorship of the Champions Tour Ginn Championship. Ginn, which has seen its financial well-being take a serious hit in the worldwide economic downturn, announced on Wednesday it was ending all golf sponsorships immediately, including the [...]
A Modern Look Into Golf Ball Compression That Improves Your Game
February 6, 2009 – 6:48 am
Since the beginning of golf, golf ball compression have been widely debated and discussed among golfers. As technology have advanced into the modern age, golf balls have become better than before. Just through technology alone, the evolution of golf ball has wiped out most of the hard core and old Balata wound golf ball out [...]
