PGA.COM :: Latest HeadlinesThe PGA of America is the largest working sports organization in the world, comprised of more than 28,000 dedicated men and women promoting the game of golf to everyone, everywhere.http://www.pga.com?eref=/latesten-usCopyright 2008, PGA.comTue, 19 Aug 2008 23:58:23 EDT30/.element/img/1.0/logo.jpgPGA Logohttp://www.pga.com/38070Beem hopes to make the most of his second chance in PGA Tour PlayoffsRead full story for latest details.http://www.pga.com/2008/news/pgatour/08/19/beem081908.ap/index.htmlhttp://www.pga.com/2008/news/pgatour/08/19/beem081908.ap/index.htmllatestTue, 19 Aug 2008 23:53:29 EDTAfter watching Olympics, Els believes golf ought to be included againPARAMUS, N.J. (PA) -- Ernie Els has added his voice to the growing band of players supporting golf's bid to become part of the Olympics.http://www.pga.com/2008/news/other/08/19/els081908/index.htmlhttp://www.pga.com/2008/news/other/08/19/els081908/index.htmllatestTue, 19 Aug 2008 23:22:23 EDTGoverning body officials visit Olympics to help golf's bid to returnRead full story for latest details.http://www.pga.com/2008/news/other/08/19/olympics081908.ap/index.htmlhttp://www.pga.com/2008/news/other/08/19/olympics081908.ap/index.htmllatestTue, 19 Aug 2008 23:20:38 EDTRyder Cup hopefuls Rose and Wilson paired together in KLM OpenZANDVOORT, Holland (PA) -- Justin Rose and Oliver Wilson, eighth and ninth in the European Ryder Cup race entering the penultimate tournament, will go head to head in the first two rounds of the KLM Open starting Thursday.http://www.pga.com/2008/news/europeantour/08/19/klm081908/index.htmlhttp://www.pga.com/2008/news/europeantour/08/19/klm081908/index.htmllatestTue, 19 Aug 2008 23:06:17 EDTBYU junior Fillmore earns top seed after stroke play at U.S. AmateurRead full story for latest details.http://www.pga.com/2008/news/other/08/19/usam081908.ap/index.htmlhttp://www.pga.com/2008/news/other/08/19/usam081908.ap/index.htmllatestTue, 19 Aug 2008 23:04:15 EDTLocal Knowledge: Ridgewood Country Club and The BarclaysRidgewood Country Club in Paramus, N.J., is one of the most storied and prestigious facilities in the country. It has hosted major championships for the USGA, The PGA of America, the Ryder Cup, LPGA events and top amateur events. Now it adds another high profile tournament to its stellar history, The Barclays - this year's first event in the FedExCup Playoffs. PGA Head Professional David Reasoner talked with PGA.com about what it means to the legacy of the course and what the players and fans can expect from Ridgewood.http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/08/19/barclays_reasoner/index.htmlhttp://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/08/19/barclays_reasoner/index.htmllatestTue, 19 Aug 2008 23:47:51 EDTGrant Me This: Electing the Player of the YearFirst off, seeing as how the PGA Tour brass looks forward to my commentary on its "playoffs" -- the second incarnation of which begins Thursday -- with roughly the same level of enthusiasm as you'd find in a proctologist's waiting room, I thought I'd begin this edition of GMT with something less controversial:http://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/08/19/poy_harringtonwoods_boone/index.htmlhttp://www.pga.com/2008/news/features/08/19/poy_harringtonwoods_boone/index.htmllatestTue, 19 Aug 2008 11:40:39 EDTThe greenside uphill chipPlaying a chip shot from a greenside uphill lie can be very challenging. First, it may be difficult to establish your stance on the slope. Then, knowing what club to use and gauging how far the ball will fly and roll can be confusing. Here is a simple method for addressing and playing this challenging shot.http://www.pga.com/2008/instruction/shortgame/08/18/chipping_plecker/index.htmlhttp://www.pga.com/2008/instruction/shortgame/08/18/chipping_plecker/index.htmllatestTue, 19 Aug 2008 23:50:30 EDTLee opens strong at U.S. Amateur, but Tway and Lovemark struggleRead full story for latest details.http://www.pga.com/2008/news/other/08/18/usam081808.ap/index.htmlhttp://www.pga.com/2008/news/other/08/18/usam081808.ap/index.htmllatestMon, 18 Aug 2008 21:38:26 EDTRyder Cup Notebook: Garcia might try to use two caddies at ValhallaLONDON (PA) -- Sergio Garcia appears to want to leave nothing to chance at the Ryder Cup. Both the caddies he has been using this season could be there.http://www.pga.com/2008/news/europeantour/08/18/notebook081808/index.htmlhttp://www.pga.com/2008/news/europeantour/08/18/notebook081808/index.htmllatestMon, 18 Aug 2008 19:59:35 EDT
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