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Minimizing mistakes key for early leaders at NCAAs

PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIF.--Corey Conners is your typical Kent State golfer.Talented. Soft-spoken.Oh, and under the radar. The sophomore from Listowel, Ontario, Canada (right) has quietly had an impressive season, posting a 71.8 stroke average (almost four...

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Is golf a sport? And the answer is...it depends

Is golf a sport? Who among us has not had that debate with those who don't play and often present points that are difficult to refute, notably successful tour players known as the Walrus, Lumpy, Porky and Fat Jack. A website called ProCon.org, which describes itself as "a nonpartisan research organization devoted to critical thinking on controversial issues," is asking that question. It would be a stretch to call this a controversial issue, but whether golf is a sport is an age-old debate that ProCon.org, temporarily veering from more weighty subject matter (fossil fuels vs. alternative energy) tackles in its typical comprehensive fashion. In this case, it presents 12 arguments on each side of the issue. Among the 12 is both sides arguing about the dictionary definition of a sport vs. a game. Pro: "Merriam-Webster defines sport as 'physical activity engaged in for pleasure: a particular activity (as an athletic game).'" Con: "Golf better matches the defintion of a game than a sport. Merriam-Webster defines a game as an 'activity engaged in for diversion or amusement.'" To counter the argument that "the golf swing uses at least 17 muscle groups in the coordinated movement of the hands, wrists, arms, abdomen, and legs according to a study in the British Medical Journal," the Con side cites John Daly. Well, not specifically, but it does say that "if it can be done while drinking and smoking, then it is not a sport." The website does feature a photograph of an overweight Daly hitting a shot with a cigarette in his mouth. There is more, including the Con side arguing that it isn't a sport if it can be played by a golfer with a broken leg (Tiger Woods in he 2008 U.S. Open), while the Pro side notes the number of injuries incurred by golfers, citing a European Journal of Sports Science study that claims approximately 88 percent of professional golfers suffer injuries each year. ProCon.org, itself, does not arrive at conclusions, so one is left to decide for himself. However, it did cite this: "Popular Science asked the question, Is Tiger Woods proof that golf is a sport, or is John Daly confirmation to the contrary?' and determined that the answer 'probably depends on whether you've got a set of clubs in the garage.'" -- John Strege

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Photography: Aerial of Olympic Club available

Premier Aerials International, which calls itself "home of the world's finest golf course aerial photograph, has introduced a 16 inch-by-20 inch aerial-view print of the Olympic Club, site of U.S. Open. It comes framed...

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The Skinny on Streamsong

Flying in the face of a fragile economy and a shrinking golf industry, the idea of a new Florida golf resort seems silly. But after a recent tour of Streamsong, and hearing the business strategy,...

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Golf Style For Dummies

Our style guide will help even the most clueless man look like he knows what he's doing

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PGA Tour: Fantasy Fix: The Memorial

We discuss Zach's (and our) big week, Jack's contributions, Phil's possible career change, and of course, this week's PGA Tour stop.

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The Memorial Will Serve As A Test For Four In Particular

For four golfers in particular, this week's Memorial could be a precursor of what's to come next.

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NCAA preview: Rough is ready at Riviera

kikuyu (ki'-ku-yu)-- n, -yus, -yu1. tropical grass species native to East Africa that's a popular lawn surface in Australia, South African and Southern California2. most likely excuse you'll hear from coaches when asked why their...

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Report: Mickelson part of group interested in buying Padres

San Diego native and resident Phil Mickelson is interested in purchasing a piece of the San Diego Padres, the San Diego Union-Tribune is reporting. "I've had the opportunity to invest in other sports franchises, and I've turned it down in the past," Mickelson told the newspaper Monday morning. "This was a unique opportunity with families that had done this before and know how to do it right and want to get involved in the community." Mickelson, who ranked second in the most recent Golf Digest 50 of the game's top earners with $42 million in income in 2011, declined an opportunity to buy into the Padres in 2009. "I was approached by the new ownership group several times," Mickelson told the Union-Tribune then. "I took a look at it and thought it could be a great deal for someone. But at this point I'm just not interested in being a part of any sports franchise." Mickelson has joined a group headed by four grandchildren of former Dodgers' owner Walter O'Malley that is interested in purchasing the team from majority owner John Moores, the newspaper is reporting. -- John Strege

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Mickelson part of group interested in buying Padres

San Diego native and resident Phil Mickelson is interested in purchasing a piece of the San Diego Padres, the San Diego Union-Tribune is reporting. "I've had the opportunity to invest in other sports franchises, and I've turned it down in the past," Mickelson told the newspaper Monday morning. "This was a unique opportunity with families that had done this before and know how to do it right and want to get involved in the community." Mickelson, who ranked second in the most recent Golf Digest 50 of the game's top earners with $42 million in income in 2011, declined an opportunity to buy into the Padres in 2009. "I was approached by the new ownership group several times," Mickelson told the Union-Tribune then. "I took a look at it and thought it could be a great deal for someone. But at this point I'm just not interested in being a part of any sports franchise." Mickelson has joined a group headed by four grandsons of former Dodgers' owner Walter O'Malley that is interested in purchasing the team from majority owner John Moores, the newspaper is reporting. They include Kevin and Brian O'Malley, whose father was Dodgers co-owner Peter O'Malley, and their cousins Peter and Tom Seidler, whose mother is O'Malley's sister Terry Seidler. Peter O'Malley is orchestrating the effort, though reportedly is not interested in playing an active role should the group succeed in its bid. "When we met with Phil we were inspired by his commitment to San Diego and his passion for the Padres," Kevin O'Malley said through a family spokesman. "He is a world-class person, athlete and businessman with a strong history of charitable leadership and he will be an ideal partner for many years in San Diego." -- John Strege