Sunday, November 08, 2009
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Metro Detroit public golf courses
Looking to hit the links? Find a course in Metro Detroit using The Detroit News golf guide. You can choose by county, number of holes, even par. You can find out how long a course is and how much it costs, too.
Special Report
18 holes of misery
What if you played a course where there were no easy holes? Detroit News staffers Craig Yuhas, Tim Twentyman and Tony Paul did during a two-day venture in search of the toughest 18 holes on public courses in Metro Detroit.
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- Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old - 04:41 AM
- Joe Jackson seeks stipend from Michael's estate - 08:18 PM
- Matthew Broderick focuses on 'Wonderful World' - 03:53 PM
- R&B singer Usher's divorce from his wife is final - 03:26 PM
- A&E: Reality show about Jacksons premieres Dec. 13 - 02:29 PM
Roundup
Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods set for final-round duel in Shanghai
Sunday's final round in the HSBC Champions will be mark the first time the world's top two players have been in the final group since their Duel at Doral in 2005, when Woods rallied from a two-shot deficit in the final round to win by one. - 11/07/2009
Roundup
Five birdies in 10 holes gives Tiger Woods share of lead
Losing patience with each missed putt, Woods finally knocked in a 10-foot birdie on the ninth hole and was on his way. The result was a 5-under 67 and a tie for the lead at the HSBC Champions. - 11/06/2009
Nick Watney leads HSBC Champions, Tiger Woods 3 back
The first World Golf Championship in Asia opened Thursday to a leaderboard filled with Stars and Stripes, led by Nick Watney and his 8-under 64. - 11/05/2009
It's a different world for PGA Tour players in Shanghai
Tiger Woods is no stranger to overseas golf, having played at least one international tournament every year since his pro debut in 1996. But there is no denying that the HSBC Champions in Shanghai has a different feel. - 11/04/2009
PGA Tour should give Americans reason to be world players
The field for a World Golf Championship event is never as strong when Americans require a passport. The HSBC Champions is no exception. - 11/03/2009
FedEx Cup point system won't change in 2010
The PGA Tour is leaving the FedEx Cup just as it is with the playoff schedule and points system. It is the first time since the competition began in 2006 that the points system was left alone. - 11/03/2009
Doug Barron is first punished under PGA Tour drug policy
Doug Barron, who lost his tour card three years ago, became the first player to be suspended by the PGA Tour for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. - 11/03/2009
Roundup
Ross Fisher beats Anthony Kim to win World Match Play final
Fisher eagled the 22nd hole and birdied the next to take a 3-up lead at the Finca Cortesin golf course. Kim won the next hole before missing short putts at the next two, then squandering several chances to win holes down the stretch. - 11/02/2009
Roundup
Anthony Kim advances to Match Play final
Ross Fisher beat Masters champion Angel Cabrera on the third playoff hole Saturday to set up a World Match Play Championship final against Anthony Kim. - 10/31/2009
Roundup
John Cook shoots 62 to lead Champions finale
Cook, the Administaff Small Business Classic winner two weeks ago in Texas, had 10 birdies and needed just 23 putts to match his career-best round. - 10/31/2009
Roundup
Phil Blackmar, Jeff Sluman share lead in Sonoma
A week ago Phil Blackmar wasn't sure he wanted to keep playing competitive golf. Now he's trying to win for the second straight week. - 10/30/2009
Magic number is 125 for dozens at Viking Classic
Just five years after winning the British Open, Todd Hamilton is fighting for his PGA Tour card at the Viking Classic. He isn't alone. - 10/29/2009
First round of PGA Tour's Viking Classic postponed by rain
The first round of the waterlogged Viking Classic has been postponed until Friday after steady overnight rain and the chance for more kept golfers indoors. - 10/29/2009
A trip to China reminds Brian Gay how far he's come
Gay was in a faraway land, knowing only where he wanted to go without any assurances he would get there. It was approaching midnight in India. - 10/28/2009
Marketing executive named LPGA commissioner
The LPGA Tour has picked Michael Whan to be its new commissioner, turning to a marketing executive in golf and hockey equipment to help rebuild relationships with sponsors. - 10/28/2009
