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/

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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.

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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.

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