Tuesday, March 30, 2010

“Judge rejects golf lawsuit filed by Giuliani's son (AP via Yahoo! News)” plus 3 more

“Judge rejects golf lawsuit filed by Giuliani's son (AP via Yahoo! News)” plus 3 more

Judge rejects golf lawsuit filed by Giuliani's son (AP via Yahoo! News)

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 12:18 PM PDT

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Judge rejects golf lawsuit filed by Giuliani's son (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 12:03 PM PDT

DURHAM, N.C. (AP)—A federal judge is dismissing a lawsuit filed after the son of former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani was dismissed from the Duke University golf team.

U.S. District Judge William Osteen Jr. said in an order Tuesday that the offers used to lure Andrew Giuliani to the school did not constitute an enforceable contract. A magistrate judge had also recommended dismissal of the case last year.

Giuliani had argued that a former golf coach had promised him an opportunity to compete and a right to access Duke's athletic facilities. He alleged that Duke's golf coach manufactured accusations against him to justify kicking him off the team in 2008, when he was a junior.

An attorney for Giuliani didn't immediately return a call seeking comment.

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Golf-Augusta "patrons" too classy to barrack Woods, says caddie (Reuters via Yahoo! Sports)

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 02:03 AM PDT

WELLINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) - Tiger Woods will be judged by his golf rather than taunted for his extra-marital affairs when he returns to action at next week's U.S. Masters, according to his caddie Steve Williams.

New Zealander Williams told TVNZ on Tuesday that the crowd at Augusta National would be too respectful to barrack Woods who has admitted he was nervous about the reception he would receive after his four-month break from the game.

"They (Augusta) are very specific with whoever they let in there, so they are genuine golf fans," said Williams.

"I don't really expect any of those people having any problems. I think they will be very happy to see Tiger playing at Augusta where he's been successful."

Woods, 34, has not played this year following revelations that he had a string of affairs. The world number one, a four-time Masters champion, has said he is undergoing therapy for sex addiction.

"The people that are going to watch Augusta, they call them patrons there not spectators. They are all golf fans and it is a very difficult tournament to get in," added Williams.

"It is the only golf tournament in the world there is waiting list to get in to."

Williams, hired in 1999 by Woods who has since won 13 of his 14 major titles, said the big challenge for his boss was simply concentrating on his game.

'JUST FOCUS'

"Just focus, I think that is going to be the big thing," he said. "Tiger hasn't played competitively in four months, hasn't played any warm-up tournaments going into a major championship.

"They (majors) are difficult tournaments at the best of the times so having not played a practice tournament or a pre-tournament, it is going to be difficult.

"So just to keep his focus on what we are doing, that is going to be the foremost thing in my mind," he said.

Williams, looking relaxed and tanned in a T-shirt bearing the insignia of Woods's sponsors, said the player's two recent televised interviews show his readiness to return to action.

"Basically, I think his intention is that he is getting himself ready to play. Tiger doesn't play in golf tournaments unless he believes he can win.

"By granting those media interviews and taking those questions about the Masters indicates to me that he really is getting ready and feels like he is going to be able to compete," he said.

"Every player has got a view of that differently but Tiger's key strength as we all know is his mental strength and he is going to need it all through this period. I believe going back to his Buddhism is going to help that," he added.

Woods will face the media on Monday next week, a departure from his usual Tuesday news conference, before the start of the year's first major.

He will be the only player to hold a news conference on that day, according to a schedule released by Masters officials.

The world number one has not competed since his victory at the Australian Masters on Nov. 15.

The Masters runs from April 8-11.

(Writing by Jon Bramley; editing by Justin Palmer; To comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)

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Eighty-Eight Grads Form Latest PGA Golf Management Program Class (PGA)

Posted: 30 Mar 2010 12:06 PM PDT

Eighty-eight graduates, representing 32 states, comprised the most recent class to advance through the PGA Professional Golf Management Program. The graduates were honored in ceremonies conducted March 23, at the PGA Education Center in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

The PGA Professional Golf Management program, which originated in 1996, has produced 8,088 graduates. Of that total, the PGA Education Center in Port St. Lucie has produced graduates since 2002 representing 48 states, Canada, The District of Columbia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Spain, The Netherlands and the Virgin Islands.

Since 1916, The PGA of America's mission has been twofold: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.

By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, the Association enables PGA Professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry.

By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable golf promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.

The PGA Professional Golf Management graduates of March 23:

1. Benjamin T. Alexander - Amesbury, Mass.

2. Daniel P. Atkinson - Mount Holly, N.J.

3. Jason Babb - Savannah, Ga.

4. Thomas J. Bachman - Spring, Texas

5. Luke W. Baker - Spokane, Wash.

6. Benjamin A. Banks - Voorheesville, N.Y.

7. Jeff R. Batchelor - Lebanon, Pa.

8. John-Gordon S. Beckett - Nicholasville, Ky.

9. Daniel D. Behr Jr. - Lakemoor, Ill.

10. Ryan S. Bell - Florence, S.C.

11. Brandon J. Bemis - Seattle, Wash.

12. Nathan L. Blanchard - Morristown, Tenn.

13. Frederick B. Blumenstock - Runnemede, N.J.

14. Nicholas D. Borro - Williamstown, N.J.

15. Michael B. Bowens - Vestavia Hills, Ala.

16. Andrew D. Bryce - Charlotte, N.C.

17. Tee J. Burge - Austin, Texas

18. Anthony F. Cancro - Syosset, N.Y.

19. Corey L. Carlson - Porterville, Calif.

20. Nancy L. Caron - Indio, Calif.

21. John F. Carter III - Banner Elk, N.C.

22. Kathy K. Cho - Tujunga, Calif.

23. Trevor J. Christianson - Golden Valley, Minn.

24. Matthew D. Clark - Lewiston, N.Y.

25. Brendan P. Cody - St. Paul, Minn.

26. Douglas N. Curtiss - Hermitage, Tenn.

27. Jody F. Dean - Goldsboro, N.C.

28. Chad Douglas - Louisville, Ky.

29. Kevin S. Erdman - Altadena, Calif.

30. Adam W. Farino - El Toro, Calif.

31. Kevin W. Figa - Brick, N.J.

32. Nicholas A. Foley - Tucson, Ariz.

33. James A. Font - Bluffton, S.C.

34. Seth C. Force - East Greenwich, R.I.

35. Jeffrey D. Forman - Front Royal, Va.

36. Richard E. Frederick - Binghamton, N.Y.

37. Andrew J. Gieryn - Franklin, Wis.

38. Kerry A. Green - Chicago, Ill.

39. Roman S. Greer - East Sandwich, Mass.

40. Richard A. Hansen Sr. - New Braunfels, Texas

41. Michael H. Harris II - Acworth, Ga.

42. Aaron R. Hartesveldt - Chico, Calif.

43. Chet D. Hendrickson - Wauwatosa, Wis.

44. Jonathan F. Henson - New Tazewell, Tenn.

45. Brian S. Higgins - Powell, Ohio

46. Matthew F. Hogge - Plymouth, Mass.

47. Frank A. Hohenadel - Tinley Park, Ill.

48. Jason A. Hyatt - Aurora, Ill.

49. Christopher D. Johnson - Grand Rapids, Mich.

50. Justin T. Kim - Knoxville, Tenn.

51. Steve M. Koskuc - Indian River, Mich.

52. Brian P. Kribs - Chicago, Ill.

53. Zachary L. Lambeck - Houston, Texas

54. Chris C. Leo - Blue Bell, Pa.

55. Jared D. Maerz - Magnolia, Texas

56. Joseph W. Manley III - East Stroudsburg, Pa.

57. Scott E. Mann - Falmouth, Maine

58. Scott F. McDonald - Crystal, Minn.

59. Michaelyn R. Morgan - Cordova, Tenn.

60. Nathan W. Mullins - Indianapolis, Ind.

61. Brian J. Myrick - Orlando, Fla.

62. John E. Nowosatka - Saginaw, Mich.

63. Kim R. O'Neil - Davenport, Fla.

64. Michael W. Ottinger - Port St. Lucie, Fla.

65. Gregory H. Parham - Jacksonville, Fla.

66. Agnieszka A. Pielaszek-Hunter - Seminole, Fla.

67. Kelly L. Plaisier - Sandy, Utah

68. Mark A. Poirier - Spokane, Wash.

69. Jason Pulsinelli - Bridgewater, N.J.

70. Thomas W. Reneau - Charlotte, N.C.

71. Daniel J. Scardino - Highlands Ranch, Colo.

72. Scott D. Schaefer - Belleville, Ill.

73. Joseph V. Shergalis - Sterling, Va.

74. Ryan R. Sikora - Greensburg, Pa.

75. James R. Simminger - Cincinnati, Ohio

76. Michael Sole - Atlanta, Ga.

77. David M. Spalding - Portland, Ore.

78. Michael D. Sweazy - Henrietta, N.Y.

79. Michael A. Thirion - Solon, Ohio

80. Jennifer M. Tucker - Scottsdale, Ariz.

81. Gregg C. Walters - San Juan Capistrano, Calif.

82. Brian M. Ward - Wichita, Kan.

83. Thomas T. Wartelle - Washington, La.

84. Blake T. Watts - New Albany, Ind.

85. Michael J. Weirich - Washington, Mo.

86. Christopher R. Weller - Fort Myers, Fla.

87. Katharine M. Williams - Columbia, S.C.

88. Ty G. Zimmerman - St. Charles, Mo.

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