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0World record holder sent packing
ERIK PETERSON, Travel Editor, GolfChannel.com
Posted 09/25/2009, 1:28 PM EST
As it turns out, Travelin’ Davlin is a professional trick basketball artist who had to catch a flight back to his home town of San Antonio to do a show for 4,000 kids.
The scheduling conflict came at a particularly bad time for Davlin, who came roaring back from a slow start to make the cut in the Palmer flight. His scores of 82-77-77 had him sitting in a tie for 11th place heading into the final round.
In 1990, Dave set a Guinness World record by spinning 12 basketballs on his body at one time.
And you thought golf was a difficult game…
0Life on the Tour
ERIK PETERSON, Travel Editor, GolfChannel.com
Posted 09/25/2009, 12:34 PM EST
1Another unlikely ace
ERIK PETERSON, Travel Editor, GolfChannel.com
Posted 09/24/2009, 8:59 PM EST
Go figure.
Michael Teel, a 28-handicapper from Palm Springs, Calif., holed a 133-yarder at No. 3 at the PGA West Nicklaus tournament course today. The 50-year-old went on to shoot 99, and sits in 31st place heading in to tomorrow’s final round.
0Crash course
ERIK PETERSON, Travel Editor, GolfChannel.com
Posted 09/24/2009, 1:48 PM EST
LA QUINTA, Calif. – As the 781 participants in this year’s National Championships plod their way through 107-degree temperatures, with each shot becoming more important than the previous, pace of play can certainly become an issue. According to Golf Channel staff, however, the pace has been even better than expected.
Except for one instance…
On the fifth hole at the Nicklaus course this morning, a golf cart and beverage cart hit head-on coming around a blind corner. No one was hurt, but both carts fell out of commission, causing a 20-minute delay.
0Championship flight crowded at the top
ERIK PETERSON, Travel Editor, GolfChannel.com
Posted 09/23/2009, 11:48 PM EST
Sitting just three shots back is defending National Champion Jeff Hunter, Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.
It's moving day here at La Quinta, and the scene shifts to the difficult Stadium course for the third round. Let's see who wants that National Championship title the most.
1Birthday hole-in-one
ERIK PETERSON, Travel Editor, GolfChannel.com
Posted 09/23/2009, 6:43 PM EST
Well, how about a hole in one? And this wasn’t just any hole in one. Ironically, Stavinoha’s ace came on the fourth hole, and on his 44th birthday.
“I was in disbelief,” Stavinoha said of his first-ever ace. “The hole was cut on a ridge, so I couldn’t really tell if it was in or not, but the guys in my group said, ‘That ball’s in the hole!’”
On Tuesday Stavinoha returned to the 170-yarder during his tournament round and made par. “I guess that hole just fits my eye or something.”
No tournament ace, but nonetheless one of the rarer hole-in-one stories you’ll ever hear.
0"It's a dry heat"
ERIK PETERSON, Travel Editor, GolfChannel.com
Posted 09/22/2009, 11:41 AM EST
The cliché is that “it’s a dry heat” which may sound sarcastic to some, but it’s actually a decent reprieve for those used to more humid climates. Just how big of a difference depends on who you ask, but one thing is for sure, it’s a lot cooler in the shade when the humidity is only 10 percent. Finding abundant tree cover in the desert, however, is easier said than done.
1How to follow the week's action
ERIK PETERSON, Travel Editor, GolfChannel.com
Posted 09/22/2009, 11:19 AM EST
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
September 21-25
National Championship offers 4 days of exciting competition on some of La Quinta’s most popular and recognizable courses. Qualifiers and exempt players from across the country will compete in this 72-hole stroke play championship for a place in Tour history and the honor and notoriety of becoming the National Champion. To learn more about this exclusive event, click here.
SENIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
September 21-25
Created exclusively for players age 50+, the Senior National Championship offers 4 days of exciting competition on some of La Quinta’s most popular and recognizable courses. Qualifiers and exempt players from across the country will compete in this 72-hole stroke play championship for a place in Tour History and the honor and notoriety of becoming a National Champion. Click here to learn more.
NATIONAL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
September 25-27
The culmination of Championship Week, the Team Championship is a unique 45-hole event that offers a Ryder-Cup style feel and experience. Feel the camaraderie and pressure as you represent your hometown for bragging rights in this fun and competitive event. Click here for more information on how to participate.
