Mickelson and Watson Join Phoenix Open

Phil Mickelson and Bubba Phoenix have officially joined the lineup for the Jan 31-Feb 3 Phoenix Open.

Read more at http://www.golf.com/ap-news/phil-mickelson-bubba-watson-set-phoenix-open

Fab Foursome for PGA's Grand Slam of Golf Finalized

The team to compete in the 30th PGA Grand Slam of Golf has been decided. The team will feature Masters Champion Bubba Watson, U.S. Open Champion Webb Simpson, Open Champion Ernie Els, and defending Champion Keegan Bradley.

Read more at http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fab-foursome-finalized-143523246--golf.html

Venturi Admitted to Hall of Fame

Ken Venturi, 14 time winner of the PGA Tour, has been added to the 2013 list of names being added to the Golf Hall of Fame. Venturi has long been a staple in the sport and the recognition is well deserved.

http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/8480493/ken-venturi-selected-world-golf-hall-fame

McIlory Cuts it Close

Rory McIlory almost missed his own singles match at this past Ryder Cup when he confused what time zones he was in. Luckily for him, the police were able to escort him onto the course with ten minutes to spare.



Read more at http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/9960360.McIlroy_s_race_to_the_tee_pays_off/

How The Ryder Cup Began

Samuel Ryder was an avid English golfer as well as being a seed merchant. Upon hearing that the Americans were becoming contenders in the sport, Ryder reached out and asked the top American players to join the top English players in a tournament. Thus, the beginning of the Ryder Cup.

Read more at http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/25/sports/golf/roots-of-ryder-cup-golf-tournament-involve-seed-company.html

Golf Channel Has a New Location

For TWC users, the Golf Channel, former Channel 35, is now Channel 73. TWC has made the switch from analog to digital meaning if you still have the cable hookup to receieve your television, you no longer get the Golf Channel.

Read more at http://www.mydesert.com/article/20120918/SPORTS0501/309180023/1031/sports04/Golf+Channel+change+a+divot+for+golf+fans

Colsaerts Must Prove Himself

Nicolas Colsaerts is showing all he's got to captain Olazabal at this upcoming Dutch Open. He was one of two wild cards chosen in the Ryder Cup and must now show that he is worthy of the team.h ttp://kenjowdy.brandyourself.com/

Read more at http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/golf/view/20120905rookie_nicolas_colsaerts_in_dutch_open_ahead_of_ryder_cup/srvc=home&position=recent

Americans Need to Step it Up!

As usual, the American's are lacking enthusiasm when it comes to the upcoming Ryder Cup. In the European world, the Ryder Cup is a BIG deal, while the American's seem less than excited.

Read more at http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-tours-news/2012-08/golf-ryder-cup-sirak-0814
 

Ko Rocks Canadian Open

Lydia Ko took first place at this past Canadian Women's Open. Her win marked the first time a woman from New Zealand won the title.

Read more at http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/26/golf-lpga-zealand-idINL3E8JQ0AZ20120826

Lynn Shocks All

David Lynn was considered an underdog going into the PGA Championship, but he was able to shock everyone and come in at second place. From here, he could potentially get at spot at Europe's Ryder Cup.

Read more at http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/08/21/golf-european-idINL4E8JK4D320120821

Women Make Debut at Augusta National Golf Club

For the first time ever, women are able to become member of the Augusta National Golf Club. Darla Moore and Condoleeza Rice will be the first ever female members.

Read more at http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/post/augusta-national-it-was-about-time-to-admit-women-members/2012/08/20/59579bd2-eadb-11e1-a80b-9f898562d010_blog.html

New Convention Center in Miami Means Higher Taxes

The building of a new convention center located in Miami Beach is the cause for a referendum that will allow for an increase in beach resort tax. There has been an overwhelming support by residents for this new addition to the community.

Read more at http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/08/15/2953439/beach-resort-tax-referendum-passes.html

A breakthrough for players and sun at PGA

Five years ago, a leading golf publication chose Kiawah Island as the toughest golf course in America. Some of the best players in the world made it feel like a walk on the beach Thursday in the PGA Championship.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/par-3-could-prove-pivotal-073109926--golf.html

Ariya Jutanugarn advances in US Women's Amateur

Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn won two matches Thursday in the U.S. Women's Amateur to advance to the quarterfinals at The Country Club.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ariya-jutanugarn-advances-us-womens-003115545--golf.html

Top 100 Courses You Can Play: Pacific Dunes edges Pebble Beach for No. 1, while Pinehurst narrows the gap

Ali vs. Frazier. Magic vs. Bird. Pacific vs. Pebble. For course connoisseurs, the biennial slugfest between the two best public courses in the land is as compelling as any great sports rivalry.

In 2012, Pacific Dunes once again tops Pebble Beach —barely — as decided by our esteemed panelists. Nipping at Pacific and Pebble’s heels is Pinehurst No. 2, which surged four spots, to third place, thanks to Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw’s inspired restoration.

Read more: http://www.golf.com/courses-and-travel/pacific-dunes-edges-pebble-beach-best-public-golf-courses-you-can-play#ixzz235BD339y

The revolution in natural-motion shoes, laid bare

If we could play golf barefoot, many of us would. There is something about the tactile softness of cut grass vs. the confines of traditional golf shoes that inspires rebellion, the desire to feel free, to spread one’s toes in the earth -- to perhaps grip it and rip it, from the ground up.

Read more: http://www.golf.com/equipment/natural-motion-golf-shoes-adidas-nike-ecco-true-linkswear#ixzz235Ax0aLn

PGA champion Bradley aims for another late season surge

There is something about the latter half of the golf season that suits in-form Keegan Bradley to a tee and he plans to use that to his advantage for his PGA Championship title defense this week.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pga-champion-bradley-aims-another-season-surge-212608678--golf.html

Tour Report: Shots of the Week

Check out the top five shots of the week from the PGA TOUR, Web.com Tour and Champions Tour with highlights from Keegan Bradley, J.J. Henry, Ben Kohles, Louis Oosthuizen and Arnold Palmer.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/tour-report-shots-week-212849184--golf.html

Langer rallies to win 3M Championship

Bernhard Langer was right on target in the 3M Championship.

Entering the final round Sunday, Langer thought he would have to shoot a 10-under 62 to win the event for the second time in four years.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/langer-rallies-win-3m-championship-220610789--golf.html

Henry wins Reno-Tahoe Open for 2nd PGA Tour title

J.J. Henry figured he'd fight altitude with attitude at the Reno-Tahoe Open on the edge of the Sierra Nevada. It worked.

Thanks to some help from his veteran caddie calculating yardages at the higher elevation, Henry claimed his second PGA Tour victory by holding on Sunday to beat Alexandre Rocha by a point in the modified Stableford scoring format.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/henry-wins-reno-tahoe-open-084953384--golf.html

Furyk scrambles to 4-under 66, stays in lead

Furyk had another good day with the putter, making a few birdies early and saving par from the bunker four times on the back nine at Firestone for a 4-under 66 and a two-shot lead over Rafa Cabrera-Bello of Spain.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/furyk-scrambles-4-under-66-191829136--golf.html

Notes: Shorter 2013 season means larger fields

A shorter season on the PGA Tour in 2013 will mean slightly larger fields for as many as nine tournaments.

It's a move designed to help players who earn their cards through Q-school or the Web.com Tour. They are at the bottom of the priority rankings for getting into tournaments, and spots can be rare in the early part of the season with smaller fields due to limited daylight. If they didn't qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs, they at least had four Fall Series tournaments to make up ground to get into the top 125 and keep their cards.

http://www.golf.com/ap-news/shorter-13-season-means-larger-fields#ixzz22mcKQVaT

BlackHorse reopens after floods

The Diamante Cabo Report brings you this update.  The recent flooding in Cypress caused BlackHorse Golf Club to close its 36-hole course for more than two weeks. The North and South courses are now open with little or no visible evidence they were once under water.

Read more: http://www.chron.com/sports/article/Local-golf-notebook-BlackHorse-reopens-after-3751949.php

Greg Norman encourages Adam Scott after his stunning defeat at the British Open

The Diamante Cabo Report brings you this update. Aussie golf legend Greg Norman has told compatriot Adam Scott to "embrace adversity" and move on from his stunning defeat at this year's British Open.

Read more: http://www.foxsports.com.au/golf/greg-norman-gives-encouragement-to-adam-scott-after-his-stunning-defeat-at-the-british-open/story-e6frf3oc-1226440502390

Scott Piercy takes 'boring golf' to another level, wins Canadian Open for second PGA Tour title

The Diamante Cabo Report brings you this news. The "boring golf" that Scott Piercy had to play in the Canadian Open left him so excited when he won that he couldn't describe his feelings.

URL: http://www.mercurynews.com/golf/ci_21188207/golf-scott-piercy-takes-boring-golf-another-level

Golf courses feeling the hot, dry summer

The Diamante Cabo Report brings you this news. Ask a farmer, and this brutally hot, dry summer gets a big thumbs-down. But a golfer may give a different answer. The weather has hurt some area golf courses but slightly helped others — and it’s causing stratospheric utility costs for all of them.

Read more: http://www.journaltimes.com/news/local/golf-courses-feeling-the-hot-dry-summer/article_d41ee352-da37-11e1-9210-0019bb2963f4.html?comment_form=true

PGA America announce Justin Timberlake as Ambassador for U.S. Team at Ryder Cup

The Diamante Cabo Report brings you this news. The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of America has named Justin Timberlake as their first-ever Team Ambassador for the Ryder Cup. The historic Medinah at the Country Club in Illinois will play host to the 39^thinstallment of the Ryder Cup. This is the first time Ryder Cup has come to Illinois. 

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Trio of LSU golfers set for U.S. Amateur Championship

The Diamante Cabo Report brings you this news. Although school won’t quite be in session by mid-August, it’ll still be a busy time for several LSU golfers.Rising junior Andrew Presley, sophomore Stewart Jolly and incoming freshman Zach Wright have qualified for the U.S. Amateur Championship at Cherry Hills Country Club in Cherry Hills Village, Colo., on Aug. 13-19.

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12 Gorgeous Hotel Golf Courses With Ocean Views

The Huffington Post recently reported on 12 gorgeous hotel golf courses that have ocean views. 

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Trump's Mar-a-Lago Resort Reduces Fee

Diamante Cabo Report brings you this news from Palm Beach, FL.  Donal Trump's exclusive club Mar-a-Lago club is slashing the initiation by half.   The $200,000 fee has been cut to a mere $100,000.  The managing director at the 62,000 square-foot club told the New York Post that the fee was halved two years ago because of the struggling economy.  However, Trump disagrees saying the fee was never dropped.

For more read here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2082755/Initiation-fees-Trumps-exclusive-Mar-A-Lago-club-drop-200-000-JUST-100-000.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Jamaican Sandals Resort Completes Renovations

Diamante Cabo Report brings you this golf resort news.  The Sandals Resorts announced that they have completed renovations at Sandals Grande Riviera Beach & Villa Golf Resort. The Jamaican resort completed more than $60 million in renovations, including lounge-like amenities at both the beach and pool areas, new culinary experiences; and a refurbished Red Lane Spa.  For more read here: 

http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sandals-completes-renovations-at-grande-riviera-beach-villa-golf-resort/