armchairgolfblog.blogspot.com - 10/10/2009
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IN AN ARMCHAIR GOLF EXCLUSIVE, Golf talked about being reinstated to the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games after today’s announcement by the IOC from Copenhagen. Golf was approved by a vote of 63-27, with two abstentions. We spoke by phone. Q: Thanks for taking the time. GOLF: No problem. Q: So ...
Your Thoughts on Golf in the Olympics
progolfnow.com 10/10/2009 — On a day where the U.S. maintained their lead at the Presidents Cup , something else pretty big was taking place in the world of golf.
That’s right, the game of golf was officially voted into the 2016 Olympics today. This is certainly a pretty big achievement for the game, and ...
An Endorsement for Golf from IOC President, Golf Stars
waggleroom.com 10/6/2009 — On Friday, golf will need 53 votes in favor of its inclusion into the 2016 Olympics from the 106 member Congress in Copenhagen. The votes will be cast by the same body that rejected golf cities like Chicago and Madrid in favor of Rio de Janeiro, a city in a developing nation.
As ...
IOC Votes In Rugby, Golf To 2016 Olympics
yougabsports.com 10/9/2009 —
Associated Press
COPENHAGEN -- After more than a century on the sidelines, golf will return to the Olympics at the Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. Rugby, last played in 1924, is coming back as well.
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Kyle Terada/US Presswire Tiger Woods pledged to take ...
A Caution Against Unabashed Olympic Greed
waggleroom.com 10/9/2009 — Now that golf is officially in the 2016 Olympics, the true motivation for many behind the push is finally coming to the limelight.
In an interview with Golf Channel, PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem said that "countries are going to spend a lot of energy to grow the game."
It ...
A look to PGA 2010 season: Woods, Mickelson rivalry
teeoffpost.com 10/8/2009 — The PGA TOUR finished the season on a high note with its two biggest names raising trophy’s in the final event. Phil Mickelson shot 65 in the final round to win THE TOUR Championship by three shots over Tiger Woods. But, not to be outdone by his rival, Woods’ second place finish at ...
Golf, rugby approved as 2016 Olympic sports
sports.espn.go.com 10/9/2009 — COPENHAGEN -- After more than a century on the sidelines, golf will return to the Olympics at the Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. Rugby, last played in 1924, is coming back as well. Both were reinstated for the 2016 and 2020 Games after a vote Friday ...
Golf and Rugby Back in the Olympics
angrytrey.blogspot.com 10/9/2009 —
I don’t really know what to write about today. The Mavs have their second preseason game of the year, but it is preseason so it doesn’t excite me that much. I will be tuned in though. The Cowboys have a game on Sunday against the Chiefs. That is also not that exciting, but it will be ...
GOLF: Tiger Clarifies “The List”
jschil.wordpress.com 11/11/2009 — Remember how we all grew up thinking that Tiger Woods had posted all of Jack Nicklaus’ records on his bedroom wall and that’s what he was trying to beat all of these years? Every single record? Not so fast…
MEDIA: Tiger, we read from a young age that you pinned all of Jack ...
IOC adds golf to 2016 Rio Olympics
msn.foxsports.com 10/12/2009 — After more than a century-long hiatus, the sport of golf will return to the Olympics beginning with the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Freddy Has to Pair Up Phil and Tiger
waggleroom.com 10/7/2009 — There are two great reasons why Fred Couples MUST pair Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson this week in the Presidents Cup. Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.
Between the years 1963 to 1971, Jack and Arnie paired up to win seven major two-man team titles. They won the Canada Cup in '63, '64 and ...
Golf has a tee time for 2016 Olympics —
Examiner Sports 10/10/2009
Golf has a tee time for 2016, and Tiger Woods can hardly wait. The sport returns to the Olympics for the first time since 1904 amid the spectacular backdrop of Rio de Janeiro's sand and sea, giving Woods the chance to do something even the great Jack ...
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