More mud will be offered for runners March 28 in the fourth annual Mud Run, a five-mile event presented by the Big Sur International Marathon in cooperation with the U.S. Army Garrison-Presidio of Monterey and California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB). Popular with local military personnel, college students and adventurers who prefer sports with a [...]

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The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering 2009 will be held Friday Aug. 14, 2009 at Quail Lodge Resort & Country Club in Carmel, Calif., and will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Daytona Speedway; the 30th anniversary of BMW’s motorsports division; the racing heritage of Audi; and pay tribute to Hans Struck, Jr. The Quail [...]

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Holiday shopping for a golfer is easy. Any golfer can use traditional items — the latest technology in balls, a new glove design or a trendy shirt. But surprising a golfer with an unusual gift is more challenging. But there are plenty of choices. If you’re seeking a luxury gift, for example, how about purchasing [...]

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Ryan Palmer, who earlier this month claimed his second career title, will be joined by three other 2008 PGA Tour tournament winners in the 37th annual Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational presented by Merrill Lynch. The unique 72-hole event, which features 81 professionals from the four major tours as well as mini-tour players and club [...]

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Ryan Palmer, who earlier this month claimed his second career title, will be joined by three other 2008 PGA Tour tournament winners in the 37th annual Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational presented by Merrill Lynch. The unique 72-hole event, which features 81 professionals from the four major tours as well as mini-tour players and club [...]

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The 36th annual Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races and auto exposition is scheduled Aug. 14-16, 2009, at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, Calif., General Racing has announced. Next year’s dates come in the still-buzzing aftermath of this year’s successful event during which special guest Mario Andretti drove his famous Lotus 79.

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It’s hard to imagine Carmel is only No. 6. Then, again named anywhere in the top-10 among the world’s best cities by the magazine Conde Nast Traveler is pretty good. Now in its 21st year of selecting great cities, Carmel is the smallest city (via population) of any of the cities on the [...]

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PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — One week after completing the most successful season of his nearly 30-year PGA Tour career, Tommy Armour III will begin defense of his 2007 title at the 37th annual Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational presented by Merrill Lynch. After playing this week in the Children’s Miracle Network Classic in Orlando, [...]

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Walking in downtown Carmel at night is always a treat. It’s quiet, the art gallery windows seem different and there’s a local pub or two — Jack London’s and Brophy’s come to mind — within walking distance from any accommodation location.

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The Monterey Peninsula has a diverse selection of restaurants, inexpensive sandwich shops to family restaurants, national chains to world renowned, exclusive fine-dining establishments. Unfortunately, the Monterey Peninsula also has a good share of restaurants that come and go, casualties of the fluctuating economy and as a world famous area that relies heavily on its tourism [...]

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