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• The rare feat American Kurt Kitayama is playing for this week on the European Tour

  20-11-2019 14:16 via Golf Digest
  
  With a strong showing at the DP World Tour Championship, the former UNLV All-American can become only the third U.S. player to earn this season-long honor
  
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• European Tour postpones next week's Hong Kong Open

  20-11-2019 12:41 via Golf Digest
  
  Citing safety concerns for fans, volunteers and players, tournament officials announced the postponement of the event with the hope to reschedule it for 2020
  
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• Six weeks of doing nothing has Jon Rahm anxious to do something in the Euro Tour's season finale

  20-11-2019 11:59 via Golf Digest
  
  For the first time as a pro, Jon Rahm took an extended break from the game to hang out with family and friends. Now he's ready to wrap up his 2019 season
  
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• Hong Kong Open off with European Tour unable to guarantee safety

  20-11-2019 11:12 via Golf | The Guardian
  
  • European Tour decides event cannot go ahead amid protests
  • ‘Safety of players, staff and everyone involved is top priority’The European Tour has taken the highly unusual move of cancelling next week’s Hong Kong Open, the opening event in its 2019-20 season, amid safety concerns as relating to civil unrest. Hong Kong has been in the grip of protests and riots since early June, with golf officials not comfortable they can guarantee the wellbeing of players.Tommy Flee
  
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• Hong Kong Open golf tournament postponed due to ongoing civil unrest

  20-11-2019 11:12 via Golf | The Guardian
  
  • European Tour decides event cannot go ahead amid protests
  • ‘Safety of players, staff and everyone involved is top priority’The European Tour has postponed next week’s Hong Kong Open due to the ongoing civil unrest in the city.The protests began in early June over a now-shelved extradition bill to mainland China that many saw as Beijing’s creeping interference on legal and other rights guaranteed to Hong Kong when the former British colony returned under Chine
  
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• Jin Young Ko, No. 1 in the world, will be playing hurt at the CME Group Tour Championship

  19-11-2019 23:29 via Golf Digest
  
  While playing in Taiwan, Jin Young Ko hurt her ankle. The pain is bad enough that she considered not playing the CME Group Tour Championship.
  
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• 2019 RSM Classic tee times, viewer's guide

  19-11-2019 22:54 via Golf Digest
  
  Tee times and viewer's guide for the RSM Classic at the Sea Island Golf Club in St. Simons Island, Ga.
  
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• The 2019 CME Group Tour Championship features the biggest winner's check in women's golf. Ever.

  19-11-2019 21:57 via Golf Digest
  
  The LPGA's CME Group Tour Championship, features a $1.5 million winner's check, the highest in the history of women's golf.
  
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• Frank Gore's hands are registered as lethal weapons

  19-11-2019 21:54 via Golf Digest
  
  Mike Tyson, Bruce Lee, Frank Gore. The secret to the Buffalo Bills running back's ageless success isn't legs, but his hands.
  
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• Denis Pugh on the art of instruction

  19-11-2019 21:40 via Golf Digest
  
  Golf Digest senior editor of instruction, Ron Kaspriske talks with Denis Pugh for details on his teaching approach.
  
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• BBC to show no live golf in 2020 after losing Masters coverage

  19-11-2019 20:31 via Golf | The Guardian
  
  • BBC has had two days’ coverage of each Masters since 2011
  • No majors in 2020 to be shown live on terrestrial televisionThe BBC will not show any live golf next year for the first time since 1955 after the broadcaster lost the rights to live coverage of the Masters. Sky Sports will be the sole broadcasters of the tournament from Augusta.The BBC lost the rights to the Open in 2016, ending a 60-year run with Britain’s flagship tournament, while their live Masters coverage w
  
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• Brendon Todd’s odd trend, Tiger Woods’ possible hint about his future, and an MLB All-Star’s driving-range bomb

  19-11-2019 18:53 via Golf Digest
  
  The Grind: Brendon Todd’s odd trend, Tiger Woods’ possible hint about his future, and an MLB All-Star’s driving-range bomb.
  
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• This gloriously disrespectful Auburn three-pointer is gonna be a hit with the no-fun crowd

  19-11-2019 18:16 via Golf Digest
  
  Watch Auburn's basketball's Samir Doughty dish out some all-time disrespect to Colgate on Monday night.
  
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• Rory McIlroy can't win his fourth Race to Dubai, but he is more than content with what he has achieved in 2019

  19-11-2019 17:04 via Golf Digest
  
  Rory McIlroy has won four times in 2019 and hopes to add a fifth win, in the DP World Tour Championship, so he is OK that he cannot win his fourth Race to Dubai
  
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• A very hungry Jim Harbaugh delivers the most Big Ten quote in the history of Big Ten football

  19-11-2019 16:53 via Golf Digest
  
  From the sound of things, Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh already has Thanksgiving dinner on the mind.
  
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• Breaking down Tiger Woods' options if Brooks Koepka can't play in the Presidents Cup

  19-11-2019 16:05 via Golf Digest
  
  If Brooks Koepka's knee keeps him from playing in Australia, here are six candidates that could potentially replace him
  
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• Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway spits on opponent, which is something you simply cannot do

  19-11-2019 15:51 via Golf Digest
  
  During a heated scrum between the Washington Capitals and the Anaheim Ducks, a Caps player pulled one of the all-time bush league moves.
  
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• "Cobra Golf King SPEEDZONE Driver Giveaway" OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULES

  19-11-2019 15:19 via Golf Digest
  
  "Cobra Golf King SPEEDZONE Driver Giveaway" OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULES
  
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• Cobra King Speedzone woods all about the little details to bring on bigger distance

  19-11-2019 15:00 via Golf Digest
  
  King Speedzone family includes two driver models, three fairway versions and two hybrids, including a single-length version
  
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• Cobra Golf seeks to address golfer's desire for distance, feel, good looks with new Speedzone irons

  19-11-2019 15:00 via Golf Digest
  
  Cobra Golf's new Speedzone irons borrow a page from car design to provide speed and stability with a pleasing appearance.
  
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• PGA Tour Monday qualifier's required car headlights to finish in the dark

  19-11-2019 14:35 via Golf Digest
  
  Monday's PGA Tour qualifier into the RSM Classic finished in the pitch dark.
  
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• Rory McIlroy happy to let rivals contest Race to Dubai battle

  19-11-2019 12:42 via Golf | The Guardian
  
  Northern Irishman at World Tour ChampionshipsShane Lowry among five who can top order of meritRory McIlroy cannot end his week as the Race to Dubai winner for a fourth time but the man himself is perfectly at ease with the scenario even if it is one that may disappoint the European Tour.McIlroy begins this week’s season-ending DP World Tour Championship sixth in the order of merit but too far adrift of Bernd Wiesberger to overhaul the Austrian. Wiesberger, Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm, Shane
  
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• Davis Love III on joining CBS, playing more on the senior tour, and being Tiger Woods' first PGA Tour victim

  19-11-2019 00:42 via Golf Digest
  
  Golf Digest Podcast: Davis Love III on joining CBS, playing more on the senior tour, and being Tiger Woods' first PGA Tour victim.
  
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• 'Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time' might be the greatest competitive event of all time

  18-11-2019 20:54 via Golf Digest
  
  Rejoice know-it-alls of earth, 'Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time' gives us the Ken Jennings-James Holzhauer showdown we've all been waiting for.
  
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• Ultimate Canadian Football Guy has worn shorts for 18 straight years after bet that Winnipeg would win the Grey Cup

  18-11-2019 18:48 via Golf Digest
  
  Meet Chris Matthews, a Winnipeg Blue Bombers fan who could see his incredible 18-year run of only wearing shorts come to an end at the Grey Cup this weekend.
  
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• Nike's latest Air Jordan golf-shoe drop makes its trademark model available in a highly popular color

  18-11-2019 18:10 via Golf Digest
  
  Nike Air Jordan XI Low Golf shoes will be available before Thanksgiving, in the company's popular 'cool grey' colorway.
  
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• Brendon Todd and the art of the painful comeback

  18-11-2019 18:10 via Golf Digest
  
  Brendon Todd has twice returned from golf's abyss to become a PGA Tour champion. Both journeys involved stress, self-doubt and, ultimately, perseverance
  
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• The PHOTOGRAPHER from the Georgia-Auburn game is our college football star of the week

  18-11-2019 17:15 via Golf Digest
  
  Chamberlain Smith, the University of Georgia intern who was knocked unconscious on the sideline at Jordan-Hare Stadium, tweeted that she was OK on Sunday.
  
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• Brandon Matthews lost a playoff and potentially a British Open start when a fan yelled, but his response was a winning one

  18-11-2019 16:45 via Golf Digest
  
  When a fan yelled, Brandon Matthews missed a short putt to extend a playoff in the Argentine Open, costing him a chance at a British Open start, but how he dealt with it was the mark of a champion
  
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• A man's guide to surviving Hallmark's "Countdown to Christmas" marathon

  18-11-2019 16:16 via Golf Digest
  
  Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas marathon has begun. Here's your survival guide to get to the other side.
  
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• Brandon Todd seals back-to-back PGA Tour wins with Mayakoba Classic victory

  18-11-2019 16:13 via BBC Sport - Golf
  
  Brendon Todd wins the delayed Mayakoba Classic by one shot for back-to-back PGA Tour victories.
  
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• The Houston Astros are giving the Patriots a real challenge for Most Loathsome Franchise

  18-11-2019 16:05 via Golf Digest
  
  To emerge as this rotten in a short three-year span is a true accomplishment.
  
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• Brendon Todd adds a second straight win to his remarkable comeback story

  18-11-2019 15:14 via Golf Digest
  
  A prolonged slump threatened his caareer, but Brendon Todd fought his way back and on Monday won the Mayakoba Golf Classic, his second straight PGA Tour victory
  
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• Brendon Todd adds a second straight PGA Tour win to his remarkable comeback story

  18-11-2019 15:14 via Golf Digest
  
  A prolonged slump threatened his career, but Brendon Todd fought his way back and on Monday won the Mayakoba Golf Classic, his second straight PGA Tour victory
  
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• How'd Your Team Do, Twitter Edition: Sunday was a rough day to be named Nelson Agholor

  18-11-2019 14:36 via Golf Digest
  
  The Philadelphia Eagles wideout continues to be the fanbase's favorite punching bag.
  
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• Winner's Bag: Brendon Todd's equipment at the Mayakoba Golf Classic

  18-11-2019 14:31 via Golf Digest
  
  Brendon Todd won the Mayakoba Golf Classic using solid ball striking for his second win of the season on the PGA Tour.
  
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• Winner's Bag: Brendon Todd's equipment at the Makakoba Golf Classic

  18-11-2019 14:31 via Golf Digest
  
  Brendon Todd won the Mayakoba Golf Classic using solid ball striking for his second win of the season on the PGA Tour.
  
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• Tight leader board leaves potential for dramatic Monday finish at the Mayakoba Golf Classic

  18-11-2019 02:14 via Golf Digest
  
  Vaughn Taylor and Brendon Todd are tied with four holes to go as they try to win the PGA Tour's Mayakoba Golf Classic in a Monday finish
  
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• Titleist Vokey SM8 wedges set to debut on tour at the RSM Classic

  18-11-2019 01:44 via Golf Digest
  
  Titleist Vokey wedges have been the most played wedges on the PGA Tour since 2004. The new Vokey SM8 debuts this week.
  
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• Exciting Monday finish awaits at Mayakoba Golf Classic with two players tied at the top, Mexico's Carlos Ortiz one back

  18-11-2019 00:42 via Golf Digest
  
  Up-to-the-minute leader board and other scoring information for the 2019 Mayakoba Golf Classic, Nov. 14-17, El Camaleon GC, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
  
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• Brendon Todd wins Mayakoba Golf Classic in Monday finish

  18-11-2019 00:42 via Golf Digest
  
  Up-to-the-minute leader board and other scoring information for the 2019 Mayakoba Golf Classic, Nov. 14-17, El Camaleon GC, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
  
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• For the second time in three days, tour pros make holes-in-one in a matter of minutes

  17-11-2019 21:51 via Golf Digest
  
  Through the first nine PGA Tour events of 2019-'20, tour pros made five holes-in-one. At the Mayakoba Golf Classic, they nearly doubled the season total
  
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• Fleetwood second in Race to Dubai after Sun City play-off victory

  17-11-2019 16:14 via BBC Sport - Golf
  
  England's Tommy Fleetwood beat Swede Marcus Kinhult at the first play-off hole to win the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa.
  
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• Sharp play, lucky breaks help Tommy Fleetwood wins first European Tour title in 22 months

  17-11-2019 16:05 via Golf Digest
  
  Tommy Fleetwood started six shots back, but won the Nedbank Golf Challenge (and a record $2.5 million winner's check) in a playoff after a closing 65
  
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• Sharp play, lucky breaks help Tommy Fleetwood win first European Tour title in 22 months

  17-11-2019 16:05 via Golf Digest
  
  Tommy Fleetwood started six shots back, but won the Nedbank Golf Challenge (and a record $2.5 million winner's check) in a playoff after a closing 65
  
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• Tommy Fleetwood fights back tears after pocketing largest ever cheque on the European Tour

  17-11-2019 14:38
  
  Tommy Fleetwood had to fight back the tears after ending his drought at the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
  
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• Here's the prize money payout for each golfer at the 2019 Mayakoba Golf Classic

  17-11-2019 14:13 via Golf Digest
  
  The overall purse at the El Cameleon course is $7.2 million with the winner taking home $1.296 for his victory
  
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• Former Mayakoba winner Harris English shoots second-round 64, leads by one in Mexico

  17-11-2019 00:19 via Golf Digest
  
  Up-to-the-minute leader board and other scoring information for the 2019 Mayakoba Golf Classic, Nov. 14-17, El Camaleon GC, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
  
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• Russell Henley penalized eight (!!) strokes for violating One Ball Rule, will miss cut at Mayakoba Golf Classic

  16-11-2019 22:12 via Golf Digest
  
  The three-time tour winner went from being into contention to missing the cut after being hit with eight penalty strokes following his second round.
  
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• Behold the greatest shank in the history of the European Tour (and all of golf for that matter)

  16-11-2019 20:15 via Golf Digest
  
  European Tour pro Joachim Hansen hit a terrible bunker shot, but got a fantastic result at the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
  
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