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Golf Observer Reviews Golf & TV

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 03:59 PM PDT

Golf Observer is beginning a three-part series this week on the future of television and how golf is going to fit into that landscape. In Part 1 Golf Observer's Sal Johnson and team explore what Golf Channel did in their Announcer "lite" show, what they liked and didn't like.

For the first part, visit http://www.golfobserver.com/blog/blognews/buzz/2010/09/20/tgcnationwidetry.

Golf for Brunswick hoops held

Posted: 21 Sep 2010 11:17 AM PDT

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Tuesday, September 21, 2010 2:09 PM EDT

TOPSHAM — A benefit golf scramble was held Sunday at the Highland Green Golf Club in Topsham with proceeds going to the Cathance River Educational Alliance and the Brunswick boys basketball program.

The major sponsors were Goodwin's Chevrolet Mazda and Pepsi. "A great big thanks to tournament directors Tim Shea and Dave Cost," said Brunswick High School boys basketball coach Todd Hanson. "Also thanks to the Highlands for hosting the tournament." The winning group finished 6-under-par: Bob Bates, Blake Gordon, Nancy Roderick and Jan Thomas.

Mid-coast area golf results; Sept. 21, 2010

Brunswick 8, Mt. Ararat 1 — At Highland Green Golf Club, par-35

Nate McCue (B, 44) over David Brann (50), 5 and 3.
Brad Smith (B, 43) over over Mike Adams (45), 2 and 1.
Alex Viola (B, 41) over Zach Pratt (58), 5 and 4.
Luke Carter (B, 41) over Ian Pinette (55), 3 and 2.
James Waring (B, 51) over Michele Brann (54), 2 and 1
Ian Ouellette (MA, 56) over Harper (52), 2 and 1.
Team scores — Brunswick 169, Mt. Ararat 201.
Records — Brunswick 7-1; Mt. Ararat 2-6.
Up next — Brunswick hosting Edward Little on Wednesday (3:30 p.m.); Mt. Ararat hosting Cony on Wednesday (3:30 p.m.).

Gardiner 6.5, Mt. Ararat 2.5. — At The Meadow Golf Club

David Brann (MA, 45) over Mike Trahan (55), 5 and 3.
Mike Adams (MA, 47) and Matt Clark (46) halved.
Tucker Dubay (G, 47) over Ian Pinette (62), 4 and 3.
Zach Pratt (MA, 46) over Nate Somes (48), 1-up.
Zach Chaput (G, 51) over Michelle Brann (57), 2 and 1.
Brandon Chaput (G, 56) over Wil McCorkle (62), 2-up.
Team scores — Gardiner 192, Mt. Ararat 195.

Gardiner 8, Morse 1 — At The Meadow, back nine, par-45

Mike Trahan (G, 44) over Ted Cole (46), 4 and 3.
Matt Clark (G, 40) over Brandon McCoy (47), 3 and 1.
Tucker Dubay (G, 42) over Jake Olsen (57), 5 and 3.
Tyler Haggett (M, 46) over Zach Chaput (48), 4 and 3.
Nate Somes (G, 47) over Shawn Merrill (60), 5 and 3.
Brandon Chaput (G, 52) over Matt Bloomer (64), 5 and 4.
Team scores — Gardiner 173, Morse 196.
Records — Gardiner 4-4, Morse 0-8.
Up next — Morse hosting Oxford Hills on Wednesday (3:30 p.m.).

Wells 7, Freeport 0, Par 34 — At Cape Neddick Country Club

Nick Audet (W, 40) over Nick Cartmell (46).
Jake Moody (W, 53) over Nick Tardif (58).
Scott Zinck (W, 41) over John Mervine (60).
Michael Bleier (W, 50) over Kyle Newell (59).
Reese Van Schaack (W, 49) over Spencer Drake (63).
Nathaniel Wright (W, 46) over David Vitali (65).
Team scores — Wells 176, Freeport 223.
Records — Wells 4-2; Freeport 2-6.
Next for Falcons — At Waynflete on Thursday, 3:30 p.m.

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GOLF Magazine Interview: Graeme McDowell

Posted: 20 Sep 2010 09:12 AM PDT

You were clutch down the stretch at Pebble Beach. Have you come back to Earth after your U.S. Open win?
I'm still buzzing. It's been a life-changing experience. A little bit overwhelming at times. There has been so much stuff going on back home. I wasn't myself on the golf course after Pebble. I wasn't mentally ready for the [British] Open. For the first five weeks, I kept thinking I was going to wake up. I didn't want to let go of the high. Not because it was like a drug. But I don't want to put it behind me because it's one of the greatest achievements of my life.

You read out a list of U.S. Open champions at Pebble Beach in your press conference. "Nicklaus, Watson, Kite, Woods... and me." Have you come to terms with that?
Not really. I feel uncomfortable with my name being associated with those guys. But over the years, hopefully I'll back it up. But right now it feels a bit surreal.

Where is the U.S. Open trophy?
I've handed it over to Rathmore Golf Club [McDowell's home club in Northern Ireland] for safekeeping. The USGA is getting two replicas for me. The trophy has certainly been to a few parties and been passed around bars. I'd imagine it's been to a few killer parties over the years. I hope I didn't let it down. There's been Guinness and champagne and all sorts in it.

You must be pumped to get back into a Ryder Cup.
The Ryder Cup and the majors have always been the dream for me. Irish players have such an affinity [for the Cup]. You always think of Christy O'Connor, Eamonn Darcy, David Feherty, Philip Walton, Padraig Harrington, Paul McGinley at the Belfry, and Darren Clarke at the K Club. That's probably one of the reasons I love it as much as I do.

You were a rookie at the 2008 Ryder Cup, now you're U.S. Open champion. Do you feel different?
I feel that I am now an important player on the team and I'm hoping to play five matches. I probably went into the last Ryder Cup a bit anxious. But this one, I'm really excited about—especially playing in front of a home crowd. I played well last time but had something taken away from me because we didn't win. I want to win it this time.

You and Rory McIlroy are certain partners, right?
It's maybe too obvious. Monty might split us up. There'll be others queuing up to play with Rory, to be honest. He's not a bad player [smiles].

What is your relationship like?
It's not a big brother/little brother thing. We're good friends. I look up to him for how talented he is and I'm sure he looks up to me for my experience. You know, I've got one on him now with a major. I don't remind him of that much [smiles]. As long as he is ahead of me in the world rankings, he's going to be content.

What was your first-ever Ryder Cup shot like at Valhalla?
It was Friday afternoon with Padraig [Harrington] in the better-ball, two Irish boys, dream stuff. I don't remember being very nervous, just extremely pumped up. And then I just piped one down the fairway. I walked down there feeling good about myself—and then found my ball sitting right in the middle of a sand-filled divot. I thought to myself, "Welcome to the Ryder Cup." Mind you, I hit the next shot to six feet.

You clearly love the unique Ryder Cup atmosphere.
There are 50,000 people following four games. The crowd just goes nuts. We need more of it. It's fantastic. We need to lose a little bit of that "Quiet, please" image. Golf fans know when to be quiet and when to cheer. Golf sometimes forgets that it's part of the entertainment industry.

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Tuesday, September 21, 2010