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SE Louisiana leads First Tee Collegiate
Southeastern Louisiana fired the best round of the 36-hole day – even-par 288 in the afternoon – to grab a five-stroke lead Monday in the 19th annual University of Arkansas-Little Rock First Tee Collegiate Classic at Chenal Country Club’s Bear Den course.
Tiger completes a crazy Florida Swing on top
From the 62 to the Achilles injury to the victory at Bay Hill, Tiger Woods batted for the cycle this year in the Florida Swing. Ryan Lavner was there for the entire ride.
Architects' society to award First Links grants
says the 'First Links' initiative holds the promise of pairing architects and golf courses to build beginner-friendly venues.
Florida resort owner wants an LPGA event
Sheila Johnson, head of Salamander Hotels & Resorts, wants to host an LPGA event at a Salamander property in Florida. Salamander's Innisbrook Golf Resort is the site of the PGA Tour’s Transitions Championship.
MasterCard extends sponsorship of API
MasterCard announced it will extend its role as presenting sponsor of the Arnold Palmer Invitational for an additional four years, through 2016.
Maginnes: Players diss Arnie by not playing his tourney
Maginnes on Tap: Players should understand that the Arnold Palmer Invitational is about more than a tournament. It is a testament to a man who helped create what the Tour is today.
Palmer released after brief hospital stay
Arnold Palmer was released from an Orlando hospital on Monday after he was treated for high blood pressure relating to a new medicine that he had been prescribed.
Tiger back to being bookies' favorite for Masters
Tiger Woods is back to winning, and back to being the British bookies' favorite to win the Masters. Tiger is listed as the 4-1 favorite to win his fifth Masters title, with Rory McIlroy close behind at 5-1.
Player of the week: Brittany Marchand, N.C. State
The Wolfpack sophomore shot 4-under 68 on March 20 in the final round of the Pinehurst Spring Challenge to capture her second title in the past three events and also lead N.C. State to a team victory at the Pinehurst Spring Challenge.
Team of the week: Texas State
The Bobcats, ranked No. 45 in the Golfweek/Sagarin College Rankings, defeated No. 14 Oklahoma State by eight shots March 20 to win the BYU at Entrada Classic in St. George, Utah, their school-record third victory of the season.
Player of the week: Cory Whitsett, Alabama
All the Crimson Tide sophomore did was shoot an 8-under 64 on March 25 in the final round of the Linger Longer Invitational in Greensboro, Ga., then go 5 under in four playoff holes to earn the individual victory over Georgia's Nick Reach.
Team of the week: Wichita State
The Shockers picked up two victories in as many starts last week – on both sides of the country.
