Golf

Bifurcation not the way to go ESPN Early in my career covering the golf industry, I wrote stories mostly about trends and new equipment. I interviewed club and ball scientists, marketing executives and brand managers. From these relations, I learned about the pyramid of influence model. See all stories on this topic »

McIlroy wins British golf writers' award Yahoo! Sports LONDON (AP) -- Rory McIlroy has won the Golf Writers Trophy for winning five times around the world and finishing the season as the undisputed No. 1 player in golf. The award from the British-based Association of Golf Writers was closer than some of ... See all stories on this topic »

Evidence suggests urban golf courses do transform neighborhoods Dallas Morning News (blog) A couple of weeks ago, Mayor Mike Rawlings urged Dallas Morning News reporter Rudy Bush and me to study the example of the East LakeGolf Club in Atlanta to envision the transformative effect such a club can have on a downtrodden community. See all stories on this topic » Dallas Morning News (blog)

Asian children getting a headstart on careers in golf CBSSports.com KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Under sweltering heat, Butsakom Moonfong gripped her golf club firmly and practiced her swing before focusing on the ball. Adjusting her position, the 10-year-old hit the ball close to the hole, getting a thumbs-up from her ... See all stories on this topic » CBSSports.com

This Week in Golf -- Dec. 13 through Dec. 16 Fox News Philadelphia, PA – EUROPEAN TOUR - ALFRED DUNHILL CHAMPIONSHIP, Leopard Creek Country Club, Malelane, South Africa - The Alfred Dunhill Championship returns after a year off the schedule. Garth Mulroy won the title when the event was last ... See all stories on this topic »

Don Felder on golf, Eagles drama, new CD ESPN (blog) The guys, who were as competitive on the golf course as they were in the studio, would play a few holes and then head back to the studio to finish up their latest album. Thirty years later, Felder is still playing the game to relieve stress. "The ... See all stories on this topic »

Johnny Manziel is also good at golf CBSSports.com (blog) Not too shabby. Fowler didn't fill us in on what Johnny Football shot on the golf course but our educated guess is that he isn't a hack considering how good of an athlete he is and that both of his parents are golf nuts. For more golf news, rumors and ... See all stories on this topic » CBSSports.com (blog)

Metro's Glendoveer Golf Course signs first new management team in 34 years OregonLive.com In addition to two 18-hole golf courses, Glendoveer includes a driving range, indoor tennis facility, a restaurant managed by RingSide Steakhouse and a fitness trail used by as many as 5,000 people weekly. Metro, which has owned Glendoveer since ... See all stories on this topic » OregonLive.com

Real estate investor plays key role in southern Dallas golf course deal Dallas Morning News A prominent Dallas real estate investor, the former president of Ross Perot Jr.'s Hillwood Capital, has played an important but quiet role in a deal to build a championship golf course in southern Dallas. City officials, including Mayor Mike Rawlings ... See all stories on this topic »

Rory McIlroy wins golf award ESPN LONDON -- Rory McIlroy has won the Golf Writers Trophy for winning five times around the world and finishing the season as the undisputed No. 1 player in golf. The award from the British-based Association of Golf Writers was closer than some of his ... See all stories on this topic »

Navel-Gazing: Why Golf Should Embrace Belly Putters : NPR In pro golf, oversized clubs and space-age balls have changed the game and altered venerable golf courses. But the honchos who run the sport are more ... www.npr.org/.../navel-gazing-why-golf-should-embrace-belly...

Wardrobe change: Dress casual (finally?) comes to golf Michael Jordan was banned from a high-end Miami golf course because he refused to change his cargo shorts. Other course administrators feel “the message ... golfweek.com/.../wardrobe-change-dress-casual-comes-golf/

Video Teenage Tiger Woods speaks on future in golf | Golf Channel At age 14, Tiger Woods discussed what separates his game as well as the impact of race on his future in golf. www.golfchannel.com/.../video-teenage-woods-speaks-on-fut...

Google Hangout: Golf World editors look ahead to 2013: Local ... By Sam WeinmanAs part of a discussion about the 2012 Newsmakers of the Year issue, Golf World editors Jaime Diaz, Ryan Herrington, Tim Rosaforte, Ron ... www.golfdigest.com/.../google-hangout-golf-world-editors-lo...

Rory McIlroy wins British golf writers' award - ESPN Rory McIlroy has won the Golf Writers Trophy for winning five times around the world and finishing the season as the undisputed No. 1 player in golf. espn.go.com/.../rory-mcilroy-wins-british-golf-writers-award