Elgin, S.C. - September 9, 2011 - After opening the NGA/Hooters Tour's Woodcreek Classic at The Members Club at Woodcreek and WildeWood with a 67, Drew Lethem, of Overland Park, Kan., fired an 8-under 64 in the second round to carry a two-shot lead into the weekend.

The William Woods University men's golf team claimed top honors at the Missouri Intercollegiate Tournament Wednesday afternoon. It is the first time in the history of the men's golf program that they have won the Missouri Intercollegiate. It is the second consecutive tournament victory for the Owls. They opened the season with a win at the Show-Me Summer Shoot-Out in Fulton, Mo., on August 30.

Cold, rainy weather drove up scores at the 2011 Turning Stone Tiger Intercollegiate on Monday, but Mizzou Golf standout Jace Long remained steady, shooting an even-par 72 to help the Tigers to a third place finish in Verona, N.Y.

In 2008, Zagat Survey ranked Cascata #1 in the country for golf facilities so Cascata is not just a golf course - it is an experience... like no other in Vegas. Actually located in Boulder City about 35 minutes from the strip, Cascata recently opened to the public - offering players a round of golf they will not soon forget. The stunning design is just part of the equation however, as the facilities and service make one feel like this is their private club for the day. Room accommodations can be found in any of 8 Caesars Entertainment luxury hotel and casino properties. For more information on Caesars Palace click here.

Cherry Blossom Golf Course & Country Club is situated in Central Kentucky's premier master planned community, Cherry Blossom Village, located just minutes from Lexington. The 178-acre golf course was created by world-renowned golf course architect Clyde Johnson and respected golf course builder Danny McQueen. This 6842 yard par 72 layout has been voted by Golf Week as the "#1 public golf course in the state of Kentucky for 2004 - 2008."

Hawkshead Golf Club in South Haven, Michigan stands out as an extraordinarily beautiful links style layout, with outstanding conditioning and excellent facilities. On property is a full service practice facility including a spacious, targeted grass range, short game area with two sand bunkers, and large putting green. Group and individual lessons can be arranged through the pro shop. The Dining Room features an upscale menu that includes many attractive items plus an extensive wine list, and the Grill Room provides more of a casual fare. Dinners are available dependent upon the season, and lunch is served daily along with a popular Sunday Brunch. Accommodations are available in nine unique rooms, including one and two bedroom suites with kitchen facilities. The rooms are located adjacent to the restaurant, in a restored Old English Tudor Mansion. For more information Hawk's Head accommodations click here.

While most of our time is spent thinking and talking about the game of golf, we can hold our own predicting who will win each and every Sunday in the NFL. So here it goes, with another season of Pigskin Prognostication on The Back Nine.

Although a final decision doesn't seem imminent, last week's season-ending meeting of the PGA Tour's Player Advisory Council was a step forward for a proposal that would dramatically change the way players earn Tour cards.