Blackhawks run kids' golf camp
The La Quinta High School golf team, along with head coach, Joe Simonds, held a two-day golf camp for local youngsters this holiday season.

Seve Charts Return to Golf on Eve of Royal Trophy
Seve Ballesteros is planning to return to golf next year as captain of Europe's Royal Trophy team after starting rehabilitation following brain surgery, the Spaniard's nephew said January 6.

With an Instructor?s Hand, a Miracle on Ice
A trip to a rink for figure skating lessons in pursuit of exercise ends with a graceful note.

Local golf: Old Collier superintendent receives award from national association
The Old Collier Golf Club superintendent Tim Hiers has been selected to receive the 2009 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Excellence in Government Relations Award for his commitment to government relations in the area of advocacy.

Golf: Ballesteros targets 2010 return
BANGKOK - Seve Ballesteros says he plans to resume his Royal Trophy involvement next year, as the Europe and Asia teams prepare to stage the 2009 edition without him from Friday.

Column: Anderson Rain offers chance to assess game
Due to weather and time challenges, this time of year offers us the opportunity to assess our golf equipment.

'Strauss can do anything he puts his mind to...'
How fortunes change so quickly. Walking out to bat at Chennai last month and facing an uncertain Test future, Andrew Strauss would not in his wildest dreams have imagined he would score back-to-back hundreds against India and then, three weeks later, inherit the England captaincy from Kevin Pietersen at the end of one of the most turbulent weeks in English cricket.

Ivy League-style Salvation
If you were convinced that stupidity was intelligence, do you think that your Saviour could convince you that He had to have your head cut off in order to save your intelligence? Would He tell you He was bringing a sword?

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BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) -- Seve Ballesteros says he plans to return next year to his role as captain of Europe's Royal Trophy team. A statement from the Spanish golfing great was read at a news conference Wednesday, two days before this year's competition begins between teams from Europe and Asia.

Golf tip with Brad Redding
TIP OF THE WEEK Loft translates into distance  Club manufacturers have become smarter. They realize that women need more loft on their drivers. Early in my career, I recommended to a lot of my female students to not use a driver because it had too little loft. I had them use their 3-wood or even 5-wood off the tee. They not only hit it farther, they hit it straighter. But now we ...

Youth and recreation listings
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Women's Snow Sports Weekend at Wintergreen Resort Promises Fun on and off the Slopes
Women who enjoy the outdoors and want to improve their skiing or riding skills will gather at Wintergreen Resort , February 20-22, for a weekend of planned activities, culminating in the Wintergreen Women's Snow Sports Clinic, sponsored by Head USA. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/women_skiing/Wintergreen_Resort/prweb1846054.htm

Lonoke builds on 2008
Lonoke prospered in many ways in 2008 ? rebounding from storms, holding top-level elections, sprucing up the city, strengthening the Chamber of Commerce and enjoying a multitude of community and church events.

Nightlife Calendar: 01/09/2009
Short's Brewing Company, Boyne River Remedy 8 p.m. Jan. 9; Galactic Sherpas 8 p.m. Jan. 10; Younce and Younce Guitar Duo feature Michael Anne Erlewine 8 p.m. Jan. 16; Pinky Lee 8 p.m. Jan. 17; Michael Lee Seiler 8 p.m. Jan. 23; Sam Corbin and Jen Sygit 8 p.m. Jan. 24; Bearded Ladies 8 p.m. Jan. 30; Nick Strange Cosmic Duo 8 p.m. Jan. 31; Valentine's Party 8 p.m. Feb. 14; Dave Boutette with ...

Updated 1/9: Calendar
FullersBird Forum will go beyond bird identification and teach in-depth information about the lives of birds. Warblers Hate Cheap Coffee will be the topic from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Jan. 16 at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3909 Spring Road, Oak Brook.

Ogilby leads as PGA opens in Hawaii
Geoff Ogilvy opened the PGA Tour season Thursday without making bogey on his way to a 6-under 67 and a one-shot lead in the Mercedes-Benz Championship, a score that only surprised him because of the location.

Chip Sullivan says he?s been laid off from Ashley Plantation
You won?t see a popular local golf Club pro teaching for Ashley Plantation anymore. Chip Sullivan tells WSLS that the golf course laid him off. Sullivan says he was called into the office, and was told that Ashley Plantation could no longer afford his position.

The clown's mouth: Tiger banks easy green; clubs with wings
Every weekday morning, we'll serve up some of the best in the day's golf writing. Read it on your way to the first tee. Tiger Woods just made $65K for doing nothing . "Tiger Woods is still on the injured list, but that won't stop him from earning his first check for 2009 at this week's Mercedes-Benz Championship. Woods, who hasn't played since winning the U.S. Open in a Monday playoff ...

Surviving the storm: Celina continues growth amid turbulent 2008
The nation?s lackluster economy finally made its way into Collin County. The county ranks second in the United States in growth, but the recession found a way to shackle its economy.

Datebook
FRI., JAN. 9 Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club Meets for luncheon at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Social time 9:45 a.m., meeting 10 a.m. Representative from Children's Special Advocates gives program. Club presents check to First 5 of Ventura County. $20, RSVP required.