Dope Testing Tracks Down Players For Suspected Performance Enhancing Agents
05/07/08

BETHESDA, Md. (July 4): In the 237 times that Charles Howell III has teed it up on the PGA Tour, a round never ended the way yesterday's did in the AT&T National at Congressional. After signing for an even-par 70, he was handed a pink slip. Howell was among the first players chosen for testing under the tour's anti-doping program that went into effect this week. Howell left the scoring area about 5:45 p.m. and returned to the putting green 40 minutes later. He was given a pink piece of paper showing that his sample was valid.

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World's First - A Computerised Golf Glove That Regulates Grip Pressure!
04/07/08

Singapore (July 3): A new computerised golf glove is set to transform the way golfers learn to regulate their grip pressure - one of the key factors for a smooth, powerful swing. The SensoGlove looks and feels like a regular golf glove but includes highly responsive and strategically-placed sensors which measure grip pressure 80 times per second. The sensors then feed the data into a small computer attached to the back of the glove.

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The Dawning Of A New Identity And A New Era For The European Tour
03/07/08

London (July 2):The 2009 European Tour International Schedule will herald an exciting new era in the game with the introduction of The Race To Dubai and, in recognition of this significant development, The European Tour today unveil the restyled branding which will reflect that evolution. Through discussions with the players and with Leisurecorp, with whom we are partners in The Race to Dubai and The Dubai World Championship, we confirmed the importance of linking the past with the future. With golf this is especially valid because of the tradition of the game and its continuing global growth with which The European Tour is delighted to be associated.

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Tiger's Lay-Off To Cost Corporations Millions!
27/06/08

Singapore (June 26):It's a scary proposition for many multi-national corporations who have tied their fortunes to the success of Tiger Woods. The economic impact on these corporations because of Tiger's bum knee is going to be massive - costing tens of millions of dollars. Consider Nike, who pays Woods millions of dollars annually to promote its brand (the 32-year-old makes more than $100 million in endorsements a year, more than any athlete).

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Just Fancy That - Tiger's Caddy Has Banked More Than US$16 Million!
22/06/08

Singapore (June 21): With golf maestro Tiger Woods surpassing $US100 million in on-course winnings after putting for gold at the US Open last week, Williams is understood to also be laughing all the way to the bank, having earned more than $16 million during his lucrative partnership with the golfer. Industry insiders say Williams is the top-paid caddy in the industry. He is believed to be earning up to five times more than his bag-carrying colleagues.

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Haney Describes Tiger's Win As His Best Victory Ever!
17/06/08

US Open - post event reviews.

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