Five Monterey Peninsula golf courses, including four courses in Pebble Beach, have been named to the top-100 list in the 2009 Golf Digest compilation of the finest golf courses in the United States. Augusta National Golf Club, site of the Masters Tournament, replaces long-time leader Pine Valley Golf Club in Clementon, N.J. Pine Valley is [...]

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The field for 2009 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am keeps getting better. Among professionals, two-time U.S. Open winner Retief Goosen, three-time AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am winner Phil Mickelson and 2004 winner Vijay Singh all recently confirmed their entries. Singh was expected to be recovering from knee surgery for five weeks, but he advised tournament [...]

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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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