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