Christmas Golf Gift Suggestions
A article suggesing where one can go to find unusual golf gifts for that golfer in your family. Checking on line brings up a good supply of ideas.

Phoenix on a budget: New rail line, hikes, golf
PHOENIX ? In Phoenix, there's nothing a trip to the golf course can't fix. It's a warm winter escape for those who can afford a second home, and it basks in the spa-facial glow of being a place where people will pay a lot for five-star fun.

Brunei Delegates Take Part In Asia Pacific Golf Development Summit
Bandar Seri Begawan - Four delegates from selected Brunei golf clubs yesterday left Brunei Darussalam for Asia Pacific Golf Development Summit 2008 in Missions Hills, China.

Scientists Take Swing at Golf Ball?s Dimples
It turns out that the design of those little indentations on golf balls is more important, and more complex, than the average golfer may imagine.

Tiny dimples on golf balls are a big topic for scientists
It is safe to say that most golfers have not thought twice about the little dimples on their golf balls. Fortunately, engineers at Arizona State University and the University of Maryland have been doing some thinking for them by creating a computer simulation of the way air flow affects a ball's speed and trajectory. It turns out that the design of those little indentations is more important, ...

Golf with the Boss
Best Courses In U.S. Which courses are on the must-play list? Here are the best America has to offer.

Dimples breakthrough!
Choose your golf ball to correct a slice or a hook - that could be the next golf technology revolution according University computer engineers in the US.

Mind Games, Part 6 | Confidence
Sixth in a series. INTRODUCTION Sports psychology has made impressive advances in the past 10 years in helping athletes play better and enjoy their game more. These athletes have discovered that the mind is just as important a piece of sports equipment as anything else. If your body's movements match your mind's intention, your game improves. The key to winning, it turns out, is in your head. It ...

ROLLING ALONG: Ailing economy hasn't hurt local golf courses
Golf is taking a hit in other parts of the country because of the ailing economy, but not in Central Louisiana, according to local golf club pros.

Sports Briefs
Baywood to host Last Hurrah golf tourney Baywood Country Club, which will close its doors forever at the end of the year, will host a Last Hurrah Golf Tournament and party on Friday, Dec. 19.

Around the Lompoc Valley
Lompoc YFL Fundraiser The Lompoc youth football league is holding a raffle to give away a 2008 Honda Civic LX Coupe in order to replace several pieces of valuable equipment that were damaged at the beginning of the season. The equipment is required in order for the group to remain part of the Central Coast Football Association.

Hardball high street hits earnings at Greaves
Greaves Sports, the Glasgow-based sports equipment retailer, has declared lower pre-tax profits for the year ended on January 31, 2008, amid tough trading conditions on the high street.

Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation December 2008 Events
214 parks, 10 community centers, 5 golf courses, 4 museums and much more, you'll find there is always something to do with Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation.

Vandals once again target local golf course
PLATTSBURGH ? For the third time this year, vandals targeted the Barracks Golf Course, this time causing as much as $45,000 in damage. Earlier this week, a concerned dog-walker called authorities after spotting an array of destruction on the popular greens.

Give grandkids the unique gift of memories
It's that time. You know, the scratch-your-head, try-to-figure-it-out, love-'em-but-what-do-you-get-'em holiday gift-buying time for the grandchildren.

Water utility seeks to increase rates
The average rate increase for households over the Aqua North Carolina's statewide service territory would be 38.9 percent.

City looks to save on energy costs
Salina city commissioners agreed Monday to spend $1.3 million to save about $1.6 million. The $1.3 million will be used to make energy-saving improvements to nine city-owned properties.

Community Sports Calendar - November 26
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Baywood schedules one last tournament
Jan. 1 each year marks new beginnings. But this Jan. 1 will close the book on the history of Pasadena?s Baywood Country Club.

Career Moves
John Elmo is the new CEO of Doe & Ingalls of North Carolina, a Durham-based company that helps biotechnology and microelectronics companies buy the chemicals they need to make their products.