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The Ultimate Golf Blog is dedicated to all things golf like: tips for improving your game, golf course and equipment reviews, PGA and FedEx Cup tour news, golf videos, golfer interviews, profiles and more.
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Shell Houston Open - Preview
2008-04-03 03:05:27
The last PGA Tour stop before the Masters will have an Augusta-like feel to it this week at the Shell Houston Open.First off is the quality of the field: Houston boasts four of the top 10 players in the world rankings, and six of the top 12: Phil Mickelson, Steve Stricker, Adam Scott, K.J. Choi, Geoff Ogilvy and Padraig Harrington.World No. 1 Tiger Woods is not playing this week, as he rarely does in the few weeks before a major, and No. 3 Ernie Els pulled out due to a virus.In addition, the folks at Redstone Golf Club are tailoring their course as best they can to look and feel like Augusta next week. The greens are prepared to run at very fast speeds and there are areas around the greens where there is little rough in an attempt to recreate Augusta-like conditions.This week’s winner qualifies is the final qualifier for the Masters - if he hasn’t already done so.However, since 1934, only five players have won the week before they earned a green jacket.Mickelson, in ...
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IP
2008-04-03 03:00:20
Your IP address follows you wherever you go on the Internet and is an important part of all networking setups. There are some situations where you may need to know your IP address, change your IP address or want to hide it from prying eyes. Some of the best IP address tools can be found at the website whatismyipaddress.com.My IPThis tool does what it says it does and tells you what your current IP address is. This is useful to know if you are playing games online or to allow remote access to your computer.IP LookupThis great tool allows you to search an IP address and find information about that IP address including; geographical location, country, state and city, postal code, area code, Latitude and Longitude and a visible map of the location.Trace EmailThis tool allows you to trace the IP address of an email that you have received based on the header information.Blacklist CheckThis tool checks to see if your IP address is listed with any anti spam databases which will show you if yo ...
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Credit crunch
2008-04-03 02:15:52
Bad credit is a hard thing to have hanging over your head and in the current financial climate is no shame. However, anyone struggling with bad credit still needs some help to find a lender willing to give them a second chance. Fortunately there are great websites like BadCreditOffers out there to help you find products like bad credit loans and bad credit credit cards. If you are looking for bad credit products then it would be well worth paying a visit to their website.
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This week in golf
2008-04-02 04:33:23
PGA TOUR SHELL HOUSTON OPEN,Redstone Golf Club Tournament Course, Humble, TexasLast Years Winner: Adam ScottEUROPEAN TOUR ESTORIL OPEN DE PORTUGAL,Oitavos Dunes, Estoril, Portugal -Last Years Winner: Pablo Martin
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Nascar
2008-04-02 04:28:36
Golf is obviously my number 1 sport, but I really get into a few others including motor sports, especially Nascar. The speed of the races got me hooked with some of the record speeds achieved being completely mind boggling. When I get into something I become a bit of a sucker for merchandise and just have to have the latest and greatest new piece.If you are like me then you may be interested in the sports nut shop Nascar Merchandise section. It contains all of the Nascar Apparel you could possibly want including hats, shirts, clocks, cups, seats and heaps more all branded to your favorite team and driver. My favorite driver is Dale Earnhardt Jr. and they have heaps of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Merchandise available as well as all the other great drivers.If you are into Nascar it is well worth checking out their website which is a pleasure to use. I was really amazed by the amount of merchandise and products that they offer and I would doubt you would find a better collection online anywhere ...
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The biggest stories of the masters
2008-04-02 03:15:02
1. Tiger Woods Even with his high standards, Woods caused a stir when he said in January that the calendar Grand Slam was "easily within reason." Then he won his first four starts of the year, including a back-nine charge at Dubai on the European Tour. Along the way, he surpassed Arnold Palmer and caught Ben Hogan on the PGA Tour's career victories list. 2. Drug Testing Golf does not begin drug testing until July, but mandatory meetings to outline the process was such an eye-opener that some players have begun asking about the need to form a union. Augusta National is part of the World Golf Foundation, meaning drug testing likely will take place at the Masters next year.3. Slow Play The PGA Tour has twice changed its cut policy to limit the size of fields on the weekend, particularly the final round, which has led to outrage among players who feel as though playing opportunities are being taken away. But it has renewed focus on the real problem - slow play - and more players are being ...
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Break the vault
2008-04-02 03:11:16
I am often found on the Internet playing the odd flash game when I have nothing else to do at work or am waiting for a conference call or a client to arrive. It can be a really good distraction and the little games can be quite addictive.Recently I have discovered break the vault which not only allows you to participate in games and contests, but if you solve the game you win cash prizes! They launch a new contest each week with varying difficulty levels and each registered member can have unlimited amount of guesses to solve the puzzle. There are many games available and if you win you can expect a paypal payment or check with your winnings. Check their terms and conditions for the complete details. The site is really easy to use and signing up and playing the contests is a breeze. If you are interested in online contests and also be eligible to win a bit of money then I would recommend paying a visit to break the vault!
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Ochoa wins Safeway International
2008-04-01 02:35:27
Lorena Ochoa retained her Safeway International crown in dominant fashion on Sunday, posting a seven-stroke victory in the 1.5 million-dollar LPGA event.The world number one from Mexico, who led by one at the start of the round, fired a six-under-par 66 for a 22-under total of 266 - four strokes better than her winning total last year.South Korean Jee Young Lee, who birdied 18 for a 72, finished second at 15-under 273 with Finland's Minea Blomqvist third at 14-under 274 after a 67.Ochoa, 26, notched her 19th LPGA title and her second of 2008. She opened her season with a victory in the HSBC Women's Champions in Singapore earlier this month.Former world number one Annika Sorenstam (70) finished in a tie for ninth at 11-under in a group that also included British veteran Laura Davies.Ochoa never lost her lead on the final day.After two birdies and two bogeys in her first six holes, Ochoa sank back-to-back birdies of 15 feet at eight and nine.At 13 she knocked a pitching wedge to 12 feet ...
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Boat Angel
2008-04-01 02:32:05
I don't think there is anything more noble than helping your fellow man when things are tough. There are many great charities and organizations out there that do a great job and are worth supporting. One of these great charities is boatangel. Boatangel is a little bit different than the usual charity, they take boat donations and then sell these boats with the proceeds going to charity. This Boat Donation Charity is a fantastic idea and supports children's animations with a strong message and anti-drug documentaries. Boatangel also supports teen boys rehabilitation homes and provides uplifting books for the prisons. There are also plans to build another outreach center which will impact more lives for good.It is great to see a innovative idea like this be put to such good use. Boat donations can be made all around the US so if you have a boat you no longer need and want to support a great charity take some time to visit their website.
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Romero Wins Zurich Classic
2008-03-31 01:43:09
Argentina's Andres Romero won the Zurich Classic in his 12th career start on the PGA Tour, closing with a 4-under 68 on Sunday for a one-stroke victory over Australia's Peter Lonard.Romero, a shot behind John Merrick on Sunday morning after the completion of the third round, had a 13-under 275 total on the TPC Louisiana and earned $1,116,000.Lonard had a chance to force a playoff, but missed a long birdie putt on 18.Lonard opened with a pair birdies, bogeyed Nos. 3 and 10, then birdied Nos. 8, 11, 14 and 16 to tie Romero at 13 under. The Australian's putt for par on 17 stopped 4 inches shy of the cup, and he then failed to birdie 18.Romero, who started with a 73 on Thursday, whittled away at the lead with a 69, then a 65 in the rain-delayed third round. In the final round, Romero offset a bogey on the sixth hole with five birdies.The consolation for Lonard is that the runner-up finish should get him into the Masters by moving him from No. 72 to No. 50 in the world. The Zurich Classic w ...
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The law is the law
2008-03-31 01:41:39
The law is a confusing thing for most people and if you happen to find yourself in trouble this confusion can quickly spiral out of control. In this situation you need to find a good lawyer to deal with the issue calmly and ease your stress. Los Angeles Criminal Attorneys | California DUI Felony Misdemeanor Lawyers are a top 5% US Law firm and specialize in aggressive criminal defense in southern California.
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Andalucian Open - Round 1 Wrap
2008-03-28 04:53:07
Lee Westwood made a brilliant start to the defence of his Andalucian Open at the Aloha Golf Club with a first round seven-under-par 65 to lead the tournament.The Englishman fired seven birdies and no bogeys to go one shot clear of 20-year-old amateur star Danny Willett, who shot a round of 66.Veteran star Jose Maria Olazabal carded a decent round of 71 on his return from a seven month injury lay-off, while Darren Clarke could only manage to finish on one-over after suffering from blisters on both feet.Leader Westwood said: "I'm playing with a lot of freedom at the moment and a 65 shows I've got a lot of confidence."I used a similar game-plan to last year but my game's always a work in progress. I've got a few things I'm working on with one eye on the Masters."But the day really belonged to youngster Willett who was making his European Tour debut after he was invited to the tournament as a result of winning the Spanish Amateur Championships.Willett got off to the best possible start as ...
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Detox for weight loss
2008-03-28 04:51:42
I have touched on the subject before, but I am a firm believer that golfers who keep themselves fit and in top condition play their best golf. One of the best ways to keep in great condition is to detox. Detox is a bit of a buzz word, but it basically means eating very healthily, drinking lots and taking a good detoxing supplement like orovo detox. These detoxing supplements contain the commonly called "superfoods" including many antioxidants, which help fight free radical damage (sun, stress, pollution, bad food, alcohol etc.) and cleanse your body. This can result in a decent energy boost, will even help you lose a few pounds along the way and you might even look younger! Orovo is 100% natural and is easy to order through the website. Orovo detox has plenty of supporters and there are hundreds of success stories doing the rounds and it would certainly be worth trying if you are looking for a detoxing product.
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Asian qualifying for the British open
2008-03-27 06:10:18
Malaysia's Danny Chia will make his second appearance at the British Open this July after carding a three-under-par 69 for the second successive round at Asia's International Final Qualifying tournament on Wednesday. The 35-year-old sank crucial birdie putts on the 16th and 17th at the Sentosa Golf Club to lead all qualifiers on six-under-par 138, securing a second trip to the sport's oldest major after playing in the 2005 Open at St. Andrews. Chia, who won the Taiwan Open in 2002, will be teeing off at Royal Birkdale on July 17 along with Australia's Adam Blyth, Singapore's Lam Chih Bing and Angelo Que of the Philippines as the four qualifiers from the 64-player field. "I didn't putt well today but I played good," Chia told reporters. "I played within myself and made two birdies coming back when I needed them the most. "It's going to be very exciting to go back to the Open. I was there in 2005 and hopefully I've learned from that and will use it in Royal Birkdale." Blyth, wh ...
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Mortgages make golf harder
2008-03-27 06:07:00
It seems that these days the news reports are dominated by the stories of the recent credit crisis, or credit crunch as some commentators are call it. Unfortunately, in my country, interest rates have also been on the rise for quite some time (12 rate rises in a row) which is putting families further into debt. A quarter of a percent increase can mean hundreds of dollars of difference each month and families with larger mortgages are really feeling the added pressure, especially when the budget is already stretched. In some parts of the world the interest rate is almost in free fall and it makes the interest rate rises slightly harder to take.Whatever the market is doing it pays to do your research and shop around for the best deal on your Mortgage. Don't settle for what your regular financial institution is offering, find the best deal and use it to negotiate with your preferred lender. Use the Internet to make inquiries and read as much information as possible. There are even some se ...
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Asian qualifying for the open
2008-03-26 07:53:13
Malaysian golfer Danny Chia, Angelo Que of the Philippines and England's Yasin Ali shared a three-way tie for the lead after day one of Asia's International Qualifying for the 2008 Open. Chia, an Asian Tour regular, sank six birdies against three bogeys at Singapore's Sentosa Golf Club on his way to a three-under-par 69 on Tuesday while Que enjoyed five birdies. Ali had been clear of the field as he stood on the 18th tee at five-under but found water with a drive which led to a double bogey. Just behind them, Filipino Antonio Lascuna, Ben Leong of Malaysia, who scored a hole-in-one, and Japanese duo Tomohiro Kondo and Keiichiro Fukabori shot 70s to stay in the hunt for the four tickets at stake to The Open at Royal Birkdale, England in July at the two-day qualifier. Ali chose to look to the positive, despite his disappointing finish. "I played pretty solid except for a few loose shots. The shots I dropped today were water balls. If I can keep out of t ...
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Football and golf
2008-03-26 07:50:42
These days it seems as though you can bet on almost all forms of sport including football, soccer, basketball, hockey, cricket and of course golf. It doesn't really get me excited, but many of my friends like to make the game more exciting by putting a dollar or two on their favorite team. They tell me it makes the watching that much better, but I just love sport and have never felt the need. However, the phenomenon doesn't look like stopping anytime soon.If you are into having a punt now and then betfair have a very good online betting site that is used by millions worldwide (check your local regulations). Their site is really easy to use and they usually have an incentive type deal to encourage you to sign up. Through the website you can bet on many sports including soccer, cricket, horse racing and many more including football betting. They have a good forum to talk with others about sports and betting and each sub forum has heaps of discussion going on. The golf forum was an intere ...
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Ogilvy wins World Golf Championship
2008-03-25 02:06:29
With Tiger Woods all but out of the picture for the first time in nine months, an all-star cast of golf's other big names had a rare opportunity Monday to grab the hardware that the game's No. 1 player has been loath to share. Woods has so dominated the golf headlines of late that it was difficult to determine the next wave of contenders, but there were Geoff Ogilvy, Retief Goosen, Vijay Singh and Jim Furyk -- major championship winners all -- battling for a World Golf Championship title. They didn't exactly distinguish themselves with fine play down the stretch at the Doral Golf Resort in the weather-delayed CA Championship, pointing out again the difficulty of closing out tournaments, and winning at the rate Woods does. Ogilvy prevailed by a stroke over Goosen, Furyk and Singh, failing to birdie any of the nine holes he played Monday morning and getting the kind of good fortune that Woods believes is paramount to winning. The eventual winner chipped in for an improbab ...
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Entrepreneurs and investors
2008-03-25 02:02:45
Through my work I meet lots of Internet entrepreneurs and while many are successful some find it very hard to secure the funding they need for their projects. They may have some really good ideas, but just can't find the investors willing to take a risk on them.Go4funding is a fantastic website that provides a place for entrepreneurs to find investors for their projects. Investors will also love this site as they can view hundreds of different ideas to invest in. This site is a fantastic idea (one I wish that I had) and should be very successful as well as being very helpful to investors and entrepreneurs. Currently the site has many projects listed in various categories ranging from arts and entertainment to travel. They also have sections for business ideas and finding an expert. A brand new forum has just launched, which should provide some very useful discussion for entrepreneurs and investors alike. If you are looking for Investment opportunities or are an entrepreneur looking for ...
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Kraft wins Puerto Rico Open
2008-03-24 07:01:31
American Greg Kraft won his first PGA Tour title at the Puerto Rico Open on Sunday when he won by one shot from compatriots Jerry Kelly and Bo Van Pelt. The 43-year-old finished on a 14-under-par total of 274 after a final round 70 at the Trump International course that featured three birdies and a solitary bogey at the 18th. Van Pelt had led after each of the previous rounds but could only manage an even-par 72 on the final day despite an eagle on the fifth. The 32-year-old bogeyed the eighth and ninth and then on the back nine he cancelled out his two birdies with a pair of bogeys. In contrast, Kraft produced a solid and consistent round with three birdies and despite his last-hole slip he was safely home for victory. Kelly matched Kraft's 70 to finish in a tie for second as Kevin Stadler and Briny Baird finished a further shot back to share fourth . For Kraft, who has come back from serious illness to rebuild his career, it was a hugely sati ...
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Guide to hosting
2008-03-24 06:59:23
I think I have posted before about my choice of running a free blog (like this one) or paying for dedicated hosting and domain name. For what it is worth I run both a number of free blogs and blogs that cost me money to run and the paid hosting services are generally much more reliable. When I am choosing hosting for my site it comes down to price, reliability, customer service and a whole host (pardon the pun) of other smaller considerations. I like to read a little bit about other people experiences and find a host that has very strong recommendations from people in the know.Kaushal Sheth is a great site for wordpress and blogger templates and themes, but also has some great advice on the best web hosting currently available. The site has a really great design and is really easy to use. If you run a blog or are looking for a great web hosting service that is reliable and cheap then it is worth visiting the website.
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Puerto Rico Open - Round 1 Wrap
2008-03-21 06:56:19
American Bo van Pelt fired a sparkling eight-under-par 64 to take the opening round lead at the Puerto Rico Open in Rio Grande on Thursday. Van Pelt led by two shots from compatriots Ted Purdy and Kyle Thompson. "I have no idea what a good score will be, you have never played here, just try to -- really try to take one shot at a time because you never know what a good score is," Van Pelt said. The 32-year-old from Richmond, Indiana, has yet to win on the PGA Tour. Purdy was pleased with his bogey-free six under. "That was my best round of the year, best round in a while so I am excited about it," he said. "It was windy, and I was determined to play well in the wind because we have had some windy days on tour here in the last few weeks, and I haven't fared so well, but I am excited about that." Brendan Pappas of South Africa was one of five players who were tied three strokes off the lead after the first round.
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World Golf Championship - Round 1 Wrap
2008-03-21 01:25:20
Rain started to fall just as Tiger Woods reached the 18th green Thursday, and it soaked him pretty good on the way to the clubhouse. But it didn't cool him off much. Woods was still steaming after three-putting the final green on the Doral Resort's Blue Monster course, leaving him with a bad bogey that has been uncharacteristic of him during his torrid stretch of late. "Yeah, I'm pissed,'' Woods said. "You three-putt 18, you're not going to be real happy.'' It says something about the expectation level Woods is bringing to the course these days, because it was certainly no shame to shoot 5-under-par 67 during the opening round of the CA Championship at Doral. Woods has won five straight PGA Tour events and all four of the tournaments he has played this year. Going back to last year, Woods has won six straight official starts around the world and eight of his last nine. But as he has said all along, Woods started over Thursday, when he had seven birdies and two bogeys, ...
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Long distance - No I'm not talking about your golf swing
2008-03-21 01:20:23
When I spent some time in the US I was always looking for the cheapest ways to call Australia and I usually found prepaid calling cards the most convenient and cost effective way. Mrlongdistance is a great website that has a great range of cheap prepaid calling cards to many countries including long distance United Kingdom and calling India cards. If you are looking for a prepaid long distance phone cards then I would recommend a visit to their website!
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New Zealand launches Sir Bob Charles Tour
2008-03-19 07:55:09
New Zealand Golf and the PGA of New Zealand will manage a new series of 72 hole strokeplay tournaments for professionals and elite amateurs.Sir Bob Charles, who attended the launch in Auckland today, has agreed to lend his name to the series which will be known as the Charles Tour. The Charles Tour will be staged in partnership with the respective host clubs, including three existing independent events – the Carrus Tauranga Open, Youthtown Wairakei Open and Bayleys Taranaki Open. These will be joined by an additional event, the Shirley Open in Christchurch, which was confirmed today. Two further tournaments will be added next year with Waikato Golf and Titirangi Golf Club indicating that they are keen to come on board. The Charles Tour will carry an order of merit which will provide important playing opportunities for professionals. The leading amateur from the tour will be granted an exemption to the New Zealand Open, with a number of other exemption opportunities to be ...
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The Golf Rap
2008-03-19 07:52:31
People who know me know that I love my music and it doesn't really matter which style. I have even been known to keep up with the latest charts and trends for my favorite musical styles. Rap artists is a fantastic website for rap and hip hop, which includes the latest charts, best rap artists and a great forum. If you are into rap and hip hop then pay their site a visit!
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Private number plates
2008-03-19 00:38:54
Private number plates are very popular are a really good way to express yourself. My kids love playing the "guess what that number plate means" game whenever a numberplate like gfl4eva, cul8tr goes past us. The Northumbria numbers website has a great range of private number plates available and while searching my name (Tom) I found it is still available in a few forms! If you are interested in private number plates you really should try their search engine it is very good. The website is really well designed and easy to use and it is well worth a visit.
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Preview - WCG-CA Championship
2008-03-19 00:19:40
Fresh from his ninth win in ten tournaments Tiger Woods takes on the rest of the golfing world again at the WCG-CA Championship starting on Thursday. Woods's dramatic victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando on Sunday - he won with a 24-foot putt for a birdie on the 72nd hole - extended his winning streak in all tournaments worldwide to seven. He has five consecutive wins on the PGA Tour and he has not lost an event since he tied for second place at the Deutsche Bank Championship in Massachusetts in September. Such incredible statistics raise the question of whether anyone can stop Woods this season, but the American himself is well aware that there are plenty of players out there who are capable of beating him. Asked after Sunday's victory who, if anyone, could stop him from continuing his winning streak, Woods replied: "All the players in the event". Given that in Orlando it was Bart Bryant, a 45-year-old who went into the Palmer event ranked 137th in the world, ...
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Weight Loss
2008-03-19 00:12:29
Although there have been some very successful larger golfers (Australia's own Craig Parry and crowd favorite and larrakin John Daly come to mind) most golfers try to keep themselves in pristine physical condition. However, at times, excess weight can become a problem and can even hinder your ability to play the game you love. In this situation there are a few options worth considering including lap band surgery.Lap band is an adjustable band that is used on the upper part of the stomach to make you feel full quicker and eat less, which will help in losing weight. It may sound drastic, but obesity puts you at risk of heart disease, diabetes and hypertension, which means the rewards can outweigh the risks. According to the research lap band surgery it is much safer and less intrusive than gastric bypass surgery. It also has the added benefit of being completely removable. There are many lap band facilities available like the lap-band los angeles facility with qualified medical doctors an ...
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David Feherty struck by a truck
2008-03-17 02:36:07
Golf analyst David Feherty broke three ribs and punctured his lung when he was hit by a truck while riding his bicycle near his home in Dallas. He expects to be fully recovered in time for the Masters.Feherty said Friday he was returning from his morning bicycle ride a day earlier when a truck hauling irrigation equipment pinched him into the curb and he was struck by the side mirror."He didn't want to hit the car on the left, so he ran over the cyclist on the right," Feherty said. "I don't remember a whole lot about it. There was a lady on the scene quickly, keeping me conscious. The next thing I know, I'm at Baylor Medical Center, the only hospital in the United States that doesn't have The Golf Channel."He then asked who was leading the Arnold Palmer Invitational.Feherty is regarded as golf's most comical TV analyst, a former European tour winner and Ryder Cup player from Northern Ireland who has been working for CBS Sports since 1997.He has taken up cycling recently, and said last ...
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