Wiley Creek To Join The Wii Movement Aug 30, 2008
It allows people that no longer can go out and bowl, play tennis or golf, to enjoy these games again, said Sarah Redfern, RN, at Samaritan Wiley Creek Community in Sweet Home. The retirement center is planning to buy a Wii system with a grant from the Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Seniors: Being active is key to longevity Aug 30, 2008
The retirement community recently received money to purchase a Nintendo Wii video game system, which has motion-sensitive hand controls that imitate activities such as bowling and golf. Both Gray and Redfern believe it s important for people to stay active as they age. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Paddlers' paradise Aug 30, 2008
"Essential gearHelmet: A good helmet is an absolute requirement for whitewater kayaking. Your head is especially vulnerable in fast water because of rocks and other debris. Helmets are optional for recreational types.Personal Flotation Device: A PFD designed for kayakers has extra-large armholes and is cut high in the back to allow for a comfortable seated position. Good PFDs start at about 40. Cheaper ones might fit basic safety requirements, but may chafe at the arms. This is not the place to... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Fit to your core Aug 30, 2008
The start of golf season once the rain stops is a good example. Some of the worst back injuries occur because people aren t conditioned to the movements. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Ask the Expert: Mitch Smith Aug 30, 2008
Mitch Smith " *Member ID: *Password: Remember login?( You must be loggedin to comment.It's free and quick! Disc Golf: September 4 Shooting: September 11 All Lebanon-express articles run in the print edition in the week after the dates listed above. If you have content you would like to provide or would like to be a resource on any of these topics, send us an email by August 28th, 2008 Test your knowledge of flying and famous aviators.. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Pick Clarke and Casey - then make the hard phone calls Aug 30, 2008
What the potential omission of Poulter, or for that matter Justin Rose (who's never played Ryder Cup before), ultimately reflects is what great shape European golf is in at the moment ... Golf: Pick Clarke and Casey for the Ryder Cup squad - then make the hard phone calls, writes Bernard Gallacher. (guardian.co.uk)
Yellowstone Club Divorcee Entangled in Terrorist Software Suits Using FBI Aug 30, 2008
The house, complete with servants, is surrounded by a private golf course ... After a 19-month long fight, she also got control of one big source of their wealth: a private Montana ski- and golf resort called the , where the likes of Microsoft Corp. founder , News Corp. President and hotelier have erected supersized chalets on lots that until the real estate crash sold for $2 million and more ... Yellowstone members -- most of whom remain anonymous -- play golf and fish in the Gallatin, a river... (Bloomberg)
Shelby Terlingua Racing Team to Celebrate Rebirth With 'Bullrun' Blowout in Its Texas Birthplace Aug 30, 2008
Other activities will include a car show, hole-in-one golf competition, Texas "shootout", chili cook off and autograph sessions with Mr. Shelby. "This will be an exceptional automotive event deep in the heart of Texas," added Amy Boylan, president of Shelby Automobiles. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Catch PAC-MAN Fever With Mobile Tournament at Penny Arcade Expo Aug 30, 2008
Contestants in the PAC-MAN Fever Mobile Tournament at PAX will compete on AT&T phones and battle for the best score in PAC-MAN. The top four daily scores earn a spot in the daily final challenge where they will compete for a prize pack that includes a new phone from AT&T. PAX attendees can also demo many other mobile games at Namco Networks booth including classics like PAC-MAN and Galaga or some of Namco Networks latest games including PAC-MAN Arcade Golf ... PAC-MAN 1980, 2007... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Maggie And Tiger Tee It Up Aug 29, 2008
Play Against One Another In Latest Version Of Golfing Great's Video Game ... (CBS) Tiger Woods has been rehabbing from major knee surgery he had after winning the U.S. Open in June, but the world's top golfer found time to play the latest edition of his video game with Early Show co-anc 00004000 hor Maggie Rodriguez ... Woods quickly taught Maggie how to hit put club-to-ball in , which is set on the famous St. Andrews course in Scotland, which Woods called "the greatest place in the whole world.... (CBS News)
US Open: Bhupathi-Knowles enter Rd 2 Aug 29, 2008
Bhupathi-Knowles advance, Bopanna-Qureshi crash out - News - Tennis - The Times of India Sports. Bhupathi-Knowles advance, Bopanna-Qureshi crash out29 Aug 2008, 1045 hrs IST , PTI. (India Times, India)
Ivanovic knocked out in Rd 2 Aug 29, 2008
Top seed Ivanovic ousted by qualifier Coin - News - Tennis - The Times of India Sports. Top seed Ivanovic ousted by qualifier Coin29 Aug 2008, 0815 hrs IST , REUTERS. (India Times, India)
Williamson playing for home field Aug 29, 2008
"I use the pool more than the golf course," he said, laughing ... "I'm ready to play a little more golf." Because of a leg injury, Quigley has been limited to 18 tournaments - but only once has he played four rounds since making the cut at the US Open in mid-June ... The third annual John D. Mineck Deutsche Bank Championship Junior Cup will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Boston Golf Club in Hingham. (Boston Globe)
PPR Press Release - 2008 Half Year Results Aug 29, 2008
To explore the universe of PPR brands go to : Fnac, Redcats Group (La Redoute, Vertbaudet, Somewhere, Cyrillus, Daxon, Ellos, The Sportsman's Guide, The Golf Warehouse and brands of the plus-size division), Conforama, CFAO, Puma and the Luxury brands of Gucci Group (Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Boucheron, Sergio Rossi, Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney). PPR CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS AT JUNE 30, 2008 Summary Consolidated income statement Consolidated... (PR Newswire)
Internet maps 'demolish British history' Aug 29, 2008
The only feature visible is the Tewkesbury Park Hotel Golf and Country Club. "There is just a hole where the Abbey is," Ms Spence said. (Independent)
Girls golf hits the greens Aug 29, 2008
Lady Kougar Golfer BreAnne Chevrette tees off at Sandy Pines Golf Club. Photo by Tom Sparks (Wheatfield) The Kankakee Valley Girls' Golf team is off and hitting the greens ... Kimmy seems to improve with every match she plays, said Sterrett, and BreAnne's game has improved greatly with only one year of maturation on the course and she is even splitting her time between the golf and cross-country teams. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
UK's Plaza to develop Israel co Elbit's realty projects in India Aug 29, 2008
1 million sq m, the project will comprise luxury residential units (villas and multi-level), office complexes, a major retail facility, hotel complex, hospital, golf course, club houses and ancillary amenity facilities. In Chennai, the Israeli firm owns a mixed-use development, 80% is owned by the JV and 20% by a local developer, who is developing a high-quality residential units, a local retail facility and an office complex with a total built area of 1. (India Times)
Stars scared Aug 29, 2008
" Pressure Model Jodie Kidd is also keen to point out she has "absolutely zero" dancing ability. "I race cars and play golf and polo," she says. "I nod a lot and tap my foot at parties - I had no idea how technical this would be. " One contestant who is familiar with dancing is Rachel Stevens, who became famous as part of the pop group S Club 7. Rachel Stevens will be partnered by Vincent Simone But the singer - last seen in a contact lens advert - does not think her stage background gives her... (BBC News -- UK)
Former Atherton cop owes $800 for golf club theft Aug 29, 2008
A former Atherton police officer who pleaded no contest to charges that he stole expensive golf clubs and then sold them to a golf store last year was ordered today in San Mateo County Superior Court to pay the owner of the clubs nearly $800 in restitution, a chief deputy district attorney said ... An Atherton resident who had left specialized golf clubs in the back of his car reported on Nov. 19 that the clubs were stolen while his car was parked in his driveway, Mr. Wagstaffe said ... The... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
SPORTS CALENDAR Aug 29, 2008
Champions Tour Wal-Mart First Tee Open, first round, Pebble Beach onte golf courses ... Champions Tour Wal-Mart First Tee Open, second round, Pebble Beach onte golf courses ... Pebble Beach Golf Links. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Morgan looks to repeat win at First Tee Open Aug 29, 2008
The 54-hole tournament, played at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Del Monte Golf Course, features 78 pros competing for the $315,000 winner's share of a $2. 1 million purse. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Cascio, Foltz share medalist honors Aug 29, 2008
SOMERSET Michael Cascio and Joe Foltz scored a pair of 82 s to share medalist honors while pacing Somerset s varsity golf team victory over visiting Penn Cambria and Richland on Thursday ... INDIAN LAKE Mike Abramowich shot a low round 44 to pace Shanksville s 244-254 season-opening victory over Rockwood in a scholastic golf match Wednesday at Northwinds Golf Course ... SOMERSET Portage defeated Berlin, 265-327, Thursday in varsity golf. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Political Grapevine Aug 29, 2008
But the Washington Times Online reports that most of the golf carts being used to ferry volunteers and delegates around the convention site are not electric but gasoline powered ... And one convention vendor added "they were the only golf carts available. They ran out of the green ones.". (Fox News)
Beat the crowds with a quick escape to Maui Aug 29, 2008
You can take advantage of the outdoor swimming pool (in the shape of Maui), tennis courts, and children's programs; a golf course is close by, and there's access to two private beach coves. The hotel is located on a 28-acre coconut groveMaui's oldestin Kihei, on the island's western side. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Go girls! Alpha female adventures 08 Aug 29, 2008
Men routinely hunt, play poker, and golf with their pals. Women get caught up in taking care of their families and everybody else but themselves. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Mickelson trying to get his game on track Aug 29, 2008
Someone asked Mickelson if he wondered what golf would be like if Woods wasnt around ... He spent the next several minutes chipping from various points around a practice green, feeling as though that element of his game even Woods believes he has the best short game in golf has been hurting him ... Add Golf headlines to your news reader. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Saints reflect on Katrina, prepare for Gustav Aug 29, 2008
A first-round draft choice in 2005, Brown bought his first house in an upscale golf course development in eastern New Orleans only months before Katrina hit. Last time, (team officials) called me up and said, Were going out to Oakland for a week. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nadal overpowers qualifier in second round Aug 29, 2008
"I played golf on Tuesday. "Now I'm in the third round. I'm happy. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Montgomerie, Clarke trail at Johnnie Walker Aug 29, 2008
Add Golf headlines to your news reader. Top NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mickelson, Mediate join Ames, Choi in Skins Game Aug 29, 2008
ESPN - Mickelson returns; Ames defends Skins Game title - Golf ... Mickelson returns; Ames defends Skins Game title - Golf ... The foursome will play nine holes each day on the Celebrity Course at the Indian Wells Golf Resort. (ESPN -- Golf)
PGA players assail LPGA English-only rule Aug 29, 2008
ESPN - LPGA's English-only policy draws criticism from PGA members - Golf ... LPGA's English-only policy draws criticism from PGA members - Golf ... "You don't have to speak English to play golf," Cabrera said Thursday in Spanish, joining a chorus of male players perplexed by the LPGA Tour's decision to be punish women golfers for not speaking English in pro-ams, trophy presentations and media interviews. (ESPN -- Golf)
Montgomerie struggles, clings to Ryder Cup hopes Aug 29, 2008
ESPN - Six strokes back, Monty's hopes hinge on wild-card spot - Golf ... Six strokes back, Monty's hopes hinge on wild-card spot - Golf. (ESPN -- Golf)
Gurnee Illinois for Family Getaway ... Aug 29, 2008
Hawthorne Suites Golf Resort is in Wadsworth, which neighbors Gurnee. Amenities include indoor swimming pool, hot tub exercise room, tennis courts, driving range, 18 hole golf course, restaurant, hot breakfast buffet, high speed Internet and cable with HBO. 4601 York House Road, Wadsworth, IL 1-847-596-8936. (Suite101.com)
Woods' Golf Limited to Video Game Aug 29, 2008
The only golfing Tiger Woods is doing these days is in video games ... The world's top-ranked golfer has been sidelined since winning the U.S. Open in June, recovering from surgery on his left knee to repair a torn ligament ... He expects to be out swinging real golf clubs in January, but said it's too soon to know when he'll be able to compete again. (ABC News -- Wire)
Eugene's golf courses beckon football fans Aug 29, 2008
Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is just over two hours from Eugene ... Brandon Tucker / WorldGolf ... Each week this season TravelGolf. (MSNBC -- Travel)
It's his knee, so it's also his decision Aug 29, 2008
This isn't Tiger Woods playing golf. I can't tell Merriman what to do. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Week in review: San Diego's TV ratings Aug 29, 2008
Golf (PGA The Barclays) ... Golf (PGA The Barclays). (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Raptor center gives a hoot, educates public Aug 29, 2008
For their parents, it's a chance to break the mold of the typical South Carolina tourist trip that revolves around golf courses and beaches. Here at The Center for Birds of Prey, you can see owls, hawks, kestrels and other raptors in flight demonstrations. (CNN -- Travel)
Glendale golfing brothers hit national scene Aug 29, 2008
Glendale golfing brothers Sal and Michael Guardiola are teenage pioneers who have reached the big time. Sal, 17, and Michael, 14, were two of 70 youth golfers from First Tee chapters across the country invited to participate invited to play in the Wal-Mart First Tee Open, which began Aug. 25 through Sunday, in Pebble Beach, Calif ... The brothers along with golfers 13 to 18 from the First Tee program will be paired with professional golfers from the PGA Champions Tour. (Glendale Star, AZ)
08/26 girls golf Aug 29, 2008
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BACK ON TRACK Aug 29, 2008
Women's tennis and golf also will be returning to Tulane this fall, as will outdoor men's track and field in the spring. UNO is instituting a men's swimming program, with the first event a dual meet against national powerhouse Stanford on Sept. 8 at LSU. UNO also resumes play in men's and women's tennis next month. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Green Valley golf tips: ‘Pilates Fore Golf’ attracting attention Aug 29, 2008
Green Valley golf tips: Pilates Fore Golf attracting attention ... Published: Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:25 PM MDT Other than the occasional club thrown in anger or a rattler in the rough, most golfers don t think of their pastime as a dangerous game ... Nevertheless, there are about 30 local golfers guarding their shoulders, knees, and backs in regular exercise sessions with Mind to Motion (M2M) C.E.O. E.D. Thumper Thornton who might disagree with that. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Richmond briefs Aug 29, 2008
SPCC offers golf class. South Piedmont Community College will offer Golf for Beginners, a course taught by Mitch Moretz, the head golf professional at Twin Valley Country Club in Wadesboro ... Moretz has 20 years of experience instructing golf students of all abilities. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Hawaii may ask PGA to return golf money Aug 29, 2008
State may ask PGA to return golf money - Pacific Business News (Honolulu) ... State may ask PGA to return golf money ... Chad Blair, PBN The Mercedes-Benz Championship has been held at Kapalua;s Plantation Course on Maui since 1999 but there are fears it could be moved back to California to attract more of golf;s superstars for the opening event of the PGA Tour season. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Stephan Gross Wins European Amateur Aug 29, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Men's Golf ... Arizona State University golfer won the European Amateur Championship Saturday, shooting 1-under 70 in the final round to capture one of the top tournaments in amateur golf and earn an exemption into the 2009 British Open ... Gross, a sophomore from Leimen, Germany, shot 73-68-69-70 to finish at 4-under 280 at the Esbjerg Golf Club in Denmark. (Thesundevils.com)
Women's Golf Ranked Fourth in Golf World/NGCA Division I Preseason Coaches' Poll Aug 29, 2008
Arizona State University Official Athletic Site :: Women's Golf ... Sun Devils lead the nation with three golfers ranked in the Top 10 Players to Watch List ... NEW YORK - The Arizona State women's golf team will again enter their season as a preseason top five team. (Thesundevils.com)
Sparky's Academic Points of Pride Aug 29, 2008
(Women's Golf) was the recipient of this year's Edith Cummings Munson Award ... 61 team GPA with Women's Golf, Softball, and Women's Tennis all over 3 ... This year marks the tenth straight year that at least one Sun Devil Men's Golfer has earned PAC-10 All-Academic 1st Team Honors. (Thesundevils.com)
Women's Golf Aug 29, 2008
Who was the first female golfer to be inducted into ASU's Hall of Fame ... (Caves Valley Golf Club) ... (Caves Valley Golf Club). (Thesundevils.com)
Seeds of peace Aug 29, 2008
Outside camp director Leslie Lewin speeds across the waterlogged grass in a golf cart on her way to inspect a rope course. Constant rain has been the latest challenge at the camp. (BBC News -- Africa)
Golfers debate LPGA's policy Aug 29, 2008
Angel Cabrera says speaking English shouldn't affect what a golfer does on the course ... "You don't have to speak English to play golf," Cabrera said Thursday in Spanish, joining a chorus of male players perplexed by the LPGA Tour's decision to be punish women golfers for not speaking English in pro-ams, trophy presentations and media interviews ... Golfweek magazine first reported the LPGA Tour's new English-only policy Monday, leaving the tour scrambling to explain and defend itself over the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fit to your core Aug 29, 2008
The start of golf season once the rain stops is a good example. Some of the worst back injuries occur because people aren t conditioned to the movements. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Seniors: Being active is key to longevity Aug 29, 2008
The retirement community recently received money to purchase a Nintendo Wii video game system, which has motion-sensitive hand controls that imitate activities such as bowling and golf. Both Gray and Redfern believe it s important for people to stay active as they age. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Ask the Expert: Mitch Smith Aug 29, 2008
Mitch Smith " *Member ID: *Password: Remember login?( You must be loggedin to comment.It's free and quick! Disc Golf: September 4 Shooting: September 11 All Lebanon-express articles run in the print edition in the week after the dates listed above. If you have content you would like to provide or would like to be a resource on any of these topics, send us an email by August 28th, 2008 Test your knowledge of flying and famous aviators.. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Wiley Creek To Join The Wii Movement Aug 29, 2008
It allows people that no longer can go out and bowl, play tennis or golf, to enjoy these games again, said Sarah Redfern, RN, at Samaritan Wiley Creek Community in Sweet Home. The retirement center is planning to buy a Wii system with a grant from the Lebanon Community Hospital Foundation. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
On your summer holiday Aug 29, 2008
Really, it wasn t my idea to try to teach you golf ... When I said we are generally a happy people, I meant everywhere but the golf course. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Phelps Promotes Swimming for Kids in NYC Aug 29, 2008
In his first 24 hours back on American soil, he appeared in New York with Tiger Woods at a golf promotional event and ate a hot dog and a pretzel from a street vendor. He also was filming a cameo for the HBO series "Entourage.". (New York Post)
Area Results Aug 29, 2008
Preferred Liers Golf League. Championship Match. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Woods' golf limited to video game Aug 29, 2008
The only golfing Tiger Woods is doing these days is in video games ... The world's top-ranked golfer has been sidelined since winning the U.S. Open in June, recovering from surgery on his left knee to repair a torn ligament ... He expects to be out swinging real golf clubs in January, but said it's too soon to know when he'll be able to compete again. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Less golfing equals fewer bad traits learned Aug 29, 2008
I might be whining a little bit, but I m not playing as much golf as I would like. It s been one of the stranger years for me and my golf game ... I ve played the least amount of rounds in the least seven years, but I m playing my best golf. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
SDSU Announces 2008 Men's Golf Schedule Aug 29, 2008
SAN DIEGO - San Diego State men's golf coach announced the Aztecs' 2008 schedule Thursday afternoon. SDSU will compete in four tournaments this fall and eight tournaments in the spring, including the Mountain West Conference Championships Tucson, Ariz. (Goaztecs.com)
Gang forces teen from home at knifepoint Aug 29, 2008
"Four of the group ... then confronted the 16-year-old male inside the house and forced him into a car,'' police said. The abducted youth was driven to a bushland near the Tweed Coolangatta Golf Course and assaulted. The group then drove off. The injured teenager, who suffered facial cuts, was picked up by a passer-by and driven to Tweed Heads Hospital. In an unrelated case, Tweed Heads police are searching for the authors of a threatening MySpace page which called for a local teenager to be... (The Australian)
Nature conferences Aug 29, 2008
Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, Durham, North Carolina, USA. Organizers. (Nature News Service)
CRASH THE PARTY: Spurrier, USC hope to crack SEC's elite Aug 29, 2008
After a visitor notes that the yardage chart on the enshrined scorecard from this past spring marks the distance of hole No. 7 distance at 115, Spurrier's famous photographic memory -- for golf shots and ball plays, at least -- engages. "One-fifteen? It played longer than that," he says. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Vikings ranked No.10 in preseason GolfWorld/Nike Preseason Coaches' Poll Aug 29, 2008
Men's Golf - Western Washington University Vikings ... - Western Washington University, which will host the 2009 NCAA Division II National Men's Golf Championship, is ranked No.10 in the Golf World/Nike Preseason Coaches Poll ... Western, which placed second at the 2008 West Regional and won the GNAC title, opens its season on Sept. 26-27, playing host to the 37th annual Viking Invitational at the Bellingham Golf and Country Club. (Wwuvikings.com)
Bucs, fans hit the links for charity Aug 29, 2008
PITTSBURGH -- Pirates players, celebrities and fans traveled from all corners of the country to participate in the third annual Pirates Charities Golf Classic on Thursday afternoon at Fox Chapel Golf Club ... "Obviously you can never argue with spending a day on the golf course," Rob Brooks said. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
