Golf News

• In a week that rained golf balls and upsets, only Georgia appears immune to 2021 chaos
  
  In the aftermath of yet another wild week in college football, there's an obvious question: Who could possibly stop Georgia now?
  ESPN.  Sunday, 17 Oct 2021.
• Controversial statue torn down in 2017 re-emerges at golf course in Texas
  
  A statue of Confederate general Robert E Lee that was removed from a park in Dallas is now on display in a golf course in West Texas.
  Sky News.  Sunday, 17 Oct 2021.
• Ex-PGA Tour pro Martin has right leg amputated
  
  Casey Martin, the Oregon golf coach who successfully sued the PGA Tour for the right to use a cart because of a rare circulatory disease, had his right leg amputated in what he told Golf Digest was always going to be "my destiny."
  ESPN.  Sunday, 17 Oct 2021.
• Ex-PGA Tour pro Casey Martin has right leg amputated: report
  
  Former PGA Tour golfer Casey Martin reportedly had his right leg amputated amid a battle with a rare circulatory disease that forced him to use a cart during events.
  Fox News.  Sunday, 17 Oct 2021.
• Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin pelted with golf ball as sour Tennessee fans litter field with debris
  
  Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin was greeted with a chorus of boos when he stepped onto Neyland Stadium before his Rebels took on Tennessee in an SEC matchup Saturday night.
  Fox News.  Sunday, 17 Oct 2021.
• Renton Laidlaw: Former BBC golf correspondent dies, aged 82
  
  Tributes are paid to respected golf broadcaster and journalist Renton Laidlaw, who has died, aged 82.
  BBC News.  Wednesday, 13 Oct 2021.
• 'What happens in communist countries': Trump rips de Blasio for 'confiscating' Bronx golf course
  
  A heated public hearing in NYC on Tuesday saw local residents and employees of Trump's Bronx course lambast de Blasio over trying to upend the benefits the course brings to the local community.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 12 Oct 2021.
• Ex-NBA star-turned college freshman JR Smith struggles in NCAA golf debut for North Carolina A&T
  
  Ex-NBA star-turned-college freshman JR Smith made his NCAA golf debut, but struggled on the back nine for North Carolina A&T and finished just six spots out of last place for the day.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 11 Oct 2021.
• Heavy storms, several reported tornadoes rock central U.S.
  
  Nearly 24 million Americans are under threat of severe weather today as a massive and intense storm system makes its way through the Midwest, with golf ball-size hail in Texas and Oklahoma, and more than a dozen tornadoes reported. ...
  CBS News.  Monday, 11 Oct 2021.
• 4 Top Picks From the Booming Leisure & Recreation Products Industry
  
  The Leisure & Recreation Products industry continues to benefit from strong demand for recreational products and golf business. Stocks like ASO, VSTO, GOLF and YETI are well-poised to capitalize on the trend.
  Zacks.  Friday, 8 Oct 2021.
• Consumer Spending, Personal Income Rise: 5 Solid Picks
  
  The rise in August's consumer spending and personal income proves that people are showing faith in the economy, making this an ideal time to invest in consumer discretionary stocks like YETI, MCFT, PRTY, LCUT and GOLF.
  Zacks.  Monday, 4 Oct 2021.
• Seeing Red At This Cool Golf Destination
  
  This is a fantastic sleeper golf destination.
  Forbes.  Sunday, 3 Oct 2021.
• Americans win Ryder Cup 2021 in a rout, send Europe a message at Whistling Straits golf course
  
  More than just winning back the Ryder Cup on Sunday, the youngest U.S. team in history handed Europe its worst loss and delivered a strong message about how serious it is about changing the tone of these matches.
  ABC News.  Monday, 27 Sep 2021.
• Golf's growth in popularity is much bigger than a pandemic story
  
  Golf has soared in popularity amid the pandemic, and it appears that trend will continue as golf equipment and golf course rounds played has continued to spike.
  CNBC.  Sunday, 26 Sep 2021.
• U.S. Ryder Cup Team Seizes Big Lead on a Wild Opening Day
  
  The action included some harrowing moments for a couple of golfers, and the gallery included Michael Jordan.
  New York Times.  Sunday, 26 Sep 2021.

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