Blackhawks run kids' golf camp
The La Quinta High School golf team, along with head coach, Joe Simonds, held a two-day golf camp for local youngsters this holiday season.

Seve Charts Return to Golf on Eve of Royal Trophy
Seve Ballesteros is planning to return to golf next year as captain of Europe's Royal Trophy team after starting rehabilitation following brain surgery, the Spaniard's nephew said January 6.

Local golf: Old Collier superintendent receives award from national association
The Old Collier Golf Club superintendent Tim Hiers has been selected to receive the 2009 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Excellence in Government Relations Award for his commitment to government relations in the area of advocacy.

Golf: Ballesteros targets 2010 return
BANGKOK - Seve Ballesteros says he plans to resume his Royal Trophy involvement next year, as the Europe and Asia teams prepare to stage the 2009 edition without him from Friday.

Column: Anderson Rain offers chance to assess game
Due to weather and time challenges, this time of year offers us the opportunity to assess our golf equipment.

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BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) -- Seve Ballesteros says he plans to return next year to his role as captain of Europe's Royal Trophy team. A statement from the Spanish golfing great was read at a news conference Wednesday, two days before this year's competition begins between teams from Europe and Asia.

Golf tip with Brad Redding
TIP OF THE WEEK Loft translates into distance  Club manufacturers have become smarter. They realize that women need more loft on their drivers. Early in my career, I recommended to a lot of my female students to not use a driver because it had too little loft. I had them use their 3-wood or even 5-wood off the tee. They not only hit it farther, they hit it straighter. But now we ...

Ogilby leads as PGA opens in Hawaii
Geoff Ogilvy opened the PGA Tour season Thursday without making bogey on his way to a 6-under 67 and a one-shot lead in the Mercedes-Benz Championship, a score that only surprised him because of the location.

Chip Sullivan says he?s been laid off from Ashley Plantation
You won?t see a popular local golf Club pro teaching for Ashley Plantation anymore. Chip Sullivan tells WSLS that the golf course laid him off. Sullivan says he was called into the office, and was told that Ashley Plantation could no longer afford his position.

The clown's mouth: Tiger banks easy green; clubs with wings
Every weekday morning, we'll serve up some of the best in the day's golf writing. Read it on your way to the first tee. Tiger Woods just made $65K for doing nothing . "Tiger Woods is still on the injured list, but that won't stop him from earning his first check for 2009 at this week's Mercedes-Benz Championship. Woods, who hasn't played since winning the U.S. Open in a Monday playoff ...

Surviving the storm: Celina continues growth amid turbulent 2008
The nation?s lackluster economy finally made its way into Collin County. The county ranks second in the United States in growth, but the recession found a way to shackle its economy.

Datebook
FRI., JAN. 9 Moorpark Women's Fortnightly Club Meets for luncheon at Moorpark Country Club, 11800 Championship Drive. Social time 9:45 a.m., meeting 10 a.m. Representative from Children's Special Advocates gives program. Club presents check to First 5 of Ventura County. $20, RSVP required.

So long, 2008
Lone Tree voters helped the city take steps May 6 toward fulfilling its wish list by approving a sales tax increase for future recreation and cultural arts projects.

Local tennis: Florida Super Senior Grand Prix series comes to town next week
The second stop on the Florida Super Senior Grand Prix circuit will be in Naples next week at The Arthur Allen Tennis Center at Cambier Park. Play begins Monday

Seve's message to Oli: Win, period
SEVE Ballesteros says he plans to resume his Royal Trophy involvement next year, as the Europe and Asia teams prepare to stage the 2009 edition without him from tomorrow.

Ivy League Intelligence Saver
If you were convinced that stupidity was intelligence, do you think that your Saviour could convince you that He had to have your head cut off in order to save your intelligence? Would He tell you He was bringing a sword?

RECREATION CALENDAR: Jan. 9


Photos highlight new basketball league teams
The Marco Island Optimist Basketball League is going full speed with games on Friday nights and Saturday mornings.

Area Youth & Recreation listings
BASEBALL ? Murfreesboro Optimist Little League is conducting registration for spring baseball played at StarPlex. Online registration through the month of January is available at murfreesborooptimist.com. Physical registrations will be at SportsCom on Jan. 24, Jan 31 and Feb. 7 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Leagues are available for boys and girls ages 5-18 and prices range from $70-$105. Waiting lists are ...

Jim Suttie: Getting a grip on your game: Grip adjustments
I love getting responses from readers to my golf column. After recently receiving the following e-mail, I thought golfers would find some useful information in my response.