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6 commentsScottish Vets Lose a Good Friend
It is with much sadness that West Vets and indeed Scottish Vets, report that Liz Miskimmin, a former Scottish Veteran Captain and President, died on Saturday 5th February after a long illness.
Liz was well known as a very competitive golfer and was a Past President of the S.V.L.G.A and also Honorary President of the Midland Division.
She will be greatly missed by her very many friends.
The Funeral will be on Friday 18th February at 2.00 p.m. at Perth Crematorium
Liz was well known as a very competitive golfer and was a Past President of the S.V.L.G.A and also Honorary President of the Midland Division.
She will be greatly missed by her very many friends.
The Funeral will be on Friday 18th February at 2.00 p.m. at Perth Crematorium
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1 commentTiger Woods: One of us! One of us!
When I first heard of Tiger Woods car accident today, my first thoughts were for his health. Then, after learning he's fine and already home, I started thinking what fantastic news this is for all of us.
You see, for years, Tiger Woods has thwarted ou…
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Add new commentMichelle Wie, Tiger Woods win on same day - nation's golf media placed on Code Red
Not since man first came up with the idea to hit a ball with a stick until it's in a hole has the golf world had a bigger, more important day than yesterday. Yes, on one epic Sunday, both Tiger Woods and Michelle Wie won professional golf tournaments.…
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1 commentBarack Obama must give Nobel Prize money to Tiger Woods
Since President Barack Obama was announced as the Nobel Peace Prize winner, I - unlike every other human on the planet - did not form an immediate opinion. There must be something to this that we're missing, thought I. And then it came to me - Tiger Wood…
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Add new commentA Kissing Bandit can spice up Steve Stricker, FedEx Cup
Now listen, I understand that much of the audience for this blog will scream blasphemy and that it's been a brilliant year for the PGA Tour. And I'm with you on that, but this is about entrenched golf fans. This is about the middle-of-the-road sports fan…
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Add new commentHey, look! It's the Solheim Cup
The world of golf has spent the past month or so talking about Yang. And Tiger. It's also spent the past several weeks not talking much about Stewart Cink winning the British Open.
But if there's one golf subject out there not getting enough media pla…
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Add new commentY.E. Yang's victory over Tiger Woods means one thing - Time to ban South Koreans
For the past decade or so, South Korean golfers have been a dominant presence on the LPGA Tour. With roughly three dozen South Korean women in the LPGA, tournaments can often become a battle solely between S. Korean ladies.
Carolyn Bivens believed tha…
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Add new commentTiger Woods has this PGA Championship in the bag
Folks, I'm well aware I've spent the year predicting the collapse of Tiger Woods' amazing career. There are two main reasons for this. First, I am an admittedly horrible prognosticator. And second, I feel confident Tiger never reads my blog.
With that…
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Add new commentAs Tiger Woods goes, so goes Lebron James
A short while back, Lebron James found himself in a mini-controversy when it was learned that he had asked Nike to disappear a video tape of James being dunked on. While the incident certainly isn't world-shaking by any means, it was a chance to see insi…
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2 commentsZach Johnson Play Golf America Award Donation at Drake
U.S. Ryder Cup Team Check Presentation – Zach Johnson Presents Play Golf America Award Donation to Drake University on Tuesday, January 24th, 2011.
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Add new commentMike McNamara- February 2011 PROfile
College/University: A.A. Associate of Arts Degree De Anza College: Cupertino, CA, 1995; College/University: A.A.B. Golf Complex Operations and Management: San Diego Golf Academy, 1999 Year Turned Pro: 1999, PGA membership in 2008 Facility and Job Title: West Liberty Golf & Country Club, Head Golf Professional What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional? Growing [...]
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Add new comment2011 PGA Winter Championships
Chad Proehl, PGA Teaching Professional at Sugar Creek GC in Waukee, IA 2011 Winter Championships January 22-25, 2011 PGA Golf Club Port St. Lucie, Florida Congratulations to Chad Proehl on his 2nd place finish at the PGA Stroke Place Championship. Chad shot 72-68-72-72–284 and finished 5 strokes out of the title. Several other PGA Professionals [...]
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Add new commentU.S. Ryder Cup Team Check Presentation for Play Golf America University
From left to right: Dave Schneider, Iowa PGA Secretary and General Manager at Wakonda Club, Zach Johnson, Lisa Murphy, Drake Assistant Director of Recreational Services, Mike Cigelman, Drake Associate Director of Athletics and SandyHatfield Clubb, Drake Athletic Director U.S. Ryder Cup Team Check Presentation for Play Golf America University Zach Johnson donates $50,000 to Drake [...]
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Add new commentMatt Sherlock- January 2011 PROfile
College/University: Kirkwood Community College Year Turned Pro: 2010 Facility and Job Title: Harvest Point Golf Course, PGA Assistant Golf Professional What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional? I have wanted to be around golf ever since I started playing the game at the age of 12. I enjoy teaching and operating a business. [...]
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Add new commentDrive, Chip & Putt Champions UNI Basketball Game
The 2010 Iowa PGA Drive, Chip & Putt Champions were honored at the UNI vs Southern Illinois Basketball Game Sunday, December 19. Over 1,000 juniors participated across Iowa and Western Illinois with 10 Champions in 10 divisions crowned victorious at the finals in August 2010. Champions were then invited to attend this UNI basketball game [...]
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Add new commentPGA Best Practices Women & Golf
Thursday, December 2, 2010 Lisa Miller, a PGA Master Professional, is the PGA director of golf and golf operations manager for the four public courses of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Fitting Days Provide Special Attention Lisa Miller on the importance of fitting days: There is a barrier for women when it comes to purchasing golf equipment. [...]
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Add new commentGary Babcock December 2010 PROfile
Name: Gary Babcock College/University: Colorado Christian University Year Turned Pro: 2001 Facility and Job Title: Lake Panorama National Golf Course, Head Professional What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional? I emulated the PGA Profession since childhood being raised on a golf course. It was always my dream to follow in the footsteps of [...]
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Add new commentThe Principal Charity Classic is the #1
The Principal Charity Classic is the #1 Stop on Champions Tour, Players Say Tournament receives Players Award, as voted by Champions Tour professionals (West Des Moines, Iowa) – The Champions Tour has announced the best tournaments of the 2010 Champions Tour season. The Principal Charity Classic presented by Wells Fargo received the “Players Award” for [...]
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Add new comment2010 Iowa PGA All Star Pro Golf Awards Luncheon Ceremony Video
The 2010 Iowa PGA All Star Pro Golf Awards Luncheon was held on Tuesday, October 26th, 2010. To view pictures and press releases, please click HERE.
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Add new commentPre-order the Official 2010 Ryder Cup DVD today
Many congratulations to Lee Westwood, who has just been crowned World No.1 Golfer. He is of course, coached by Europe's No.1 Golf Coach, Pete Cowen, whose videos you'll find here on Save a Million Shots.
We're very pleased to bring you a special offer to purchase the official Ryder Cup DVDs, which are due for release on 22 November. As an additional offer from us, if you place an order for either the Ryder Cup DVD or the Ryder Cup Diary DVD, we'll give you five Pocketshots (worth £20!) on us. These make excellent stocking fillers for Christmas!
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