http://www.golfersnetworkusa.com/Local and National Golf Newsen-usCopyright 2009info@golfersnetworkusa.com.comTue Jan. 1, 2009 1:36:40 CSThttp://www.golfersnetworkusa.com/site/gnusa/article/backnine/b9podcastsThe Bogey Man, Dan O'Neill joins the guys in studio. Len Shapiro, legendary Sports Columnist from the Washington Post and more...

]]>1/5/2009 1:43 pmhttp://www.golfersnetworkusa.com/site/gnusa/article/golfersnetworkcontributors/09predictionsCheck out the predictions for the 2009 PGA Tour Season from the Golfers Network panel of experts

]]>1/4/2009 2:09 pmhttp://www.golfersnetworkusa.com/site/gnusa/article/billburton/nodoubtthomasScott Thomas came to terms with turning 50 a good year before he actually hit the milestone in November of 2007. "Two years ago, I wasn't very excited about it," Thomas said. "But in the year before turning 50, I started embracing it." PGA Tour pros have long called hitting the big 5-0 "golf's greatest mulligan." As Thomas approached the half century mark, he realized his opportunities to win with regularity looked more and more promising.

]]>1/2/2009 2:37 pmhttp://www.golfersnetworkusa.com/site/gnusa/article/dustinashby/2009_lookforwardIt's a moment in time to reflect on what was and what may be. For many, 2008 was a year of uncertainty and struggle – on and off the golf course. History was made with the first African American elected to the office of President of the United States. The U.S. economy is as bad as many of us have ever experienced in our lifetime. Michael Phelps dominated the cover of Sports Illustrated. Tiger Woods electrified the golfing world winning the U.S. Open on essentially one leg and then disappeared to rehab what was a more serious injury than many understood at the time. Annika Sorenstam said goodbye, at least for now. Greg Norman resurfaced on the golf scene and this time with a Tennis star by his side. We were introduced to Anthony, Boo, J.B. and Hunter. Michelle Wie has a home on the LPGA Tour.

]]>1/2/2009 2:11 pmhttp://www.golfersnetworkusa.com/site/gnusa/article/billburton/greatdrive_burtonIt was Berkmeyer, after all, who as a St. Ambrose University golfer spent some time with a young recruit from nearby Cedar Rapids, Iowa. At the request of his coach, Jeff Griebel, Berkmeyer checked out the credentials of the young Iowa golfer. "Coach, I don't think this guy's what we're looking for," Berkmeyer told his coach after his visit with high school senior Zach Johnson.

]]>1/2/2009 1:49 pmhttp://www.golfersnetworkusa.com/site/gnusa/article/backnine/scottsdale_no16On New Year's Eve it's appropriate that news out of Arizona is all about making golf's biggest party an even bigger celebration.



Specifically, FBR Open officials have confirmed that the infamous par-3 16th at the TPC Scottsdale is now, and will remain, completely enclosed by seating. This will give new meaning to phrase 'stadium golf' when the PGA Tour arrives there in less than a month.

]]>1/1/2009 1:33 pmhttp://www.golfersnetworkusa.com/site/gnusa/article/backnine/garcia_rydercupSergio Garcia has finally revealed the reason for Europe's thrashing at the Ryder Cup this year - a small dressing room with only two showers! He also claimed captain Nick Faldo's speech at the opening ceremony had been "too long" and said Europe had needed more than one vice-captain.

]]>1/1/2009 1:22 pmhttp://www.golfersnetworkusa.com/site/gnusa/article/backnine/pgatour_schedule2009_1PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – The PGA Tour has lost at least one tournament from its Fall Series because of the economy, and the final part of its 2009 schedule released Tuesday had another tournament still up in the air.

]]>1/1/2009 1:12 pmhttp://www.golfersnetworkusa.com/site/gnusa/article/backnine/ochoa_athleteofyear_runnerupLorena Ochoa didn't place second to anyone in her impressive 2008 season, but on Tuesday she finished one vote shy of becoming only the fourth three-time winner of the Associated Press female athlete of the year honor.

]]>1/1/2009 1:09 pmhttp://www.golfersnetworkusa.com/site/gnusa/article/backnine/masters_2009THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The final official shot of 2008 was a tap-in birdie by Richard Sterne to win the South African Open in a playoff, capping his unlikely climb in the world rankings to be among 15 players Sunday earning a Masters invitation.

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