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Stroke Survivors Turn Golf Buddies Find Strength on the Course

For the majority of their lives, Tom Leonardis, age 76, and Mark Sutton, age 64, were typical American men, raising their families in the great city of Austin. Tom was the CEO of Ember Industries while Mark was enjoying the … Continue reading

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Kuchar Goes Where No man Has Gone Before

In his morning match against Terell Hatton, Matt Kuchar teed off 0n the 13th hole and attempted to drive the green.  The hole is a short par four, 317 yards long with water all the way up the left side … Continue reading

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Bjerregaard’s Seven Birdies Too Much For Stenson In Sweet 16

Lucas Bjerregaard of Denmark made seven birdies and two bogies during his match against Henrick Stenson of Sweden to win 3&2 and advance to the quarterfinals of the Dell Match Play World Golf Championship. Bjerregaard birdies the first, fourth, sixth … Continue reading

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Woods in Sweet 16 at Dell Match Play

Tiger Woods defeated Patrick Cantlay 4 & 2 in third round of the Dell Match Play World Golf Championship to advance out of the round robin portion of play to the “sweet 16″ portion of the tournament. In his post … Continue reading

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Tiger Woods – Fun To Watch In Spite of Large Crowds

The fans at the Dell Match Play Championship were treated to a great match between Brand Snedeker and Tiger Woods. Not that it’s news to anyone, but watching Woods in person is like going to the circus in some ways.  … Continue reading

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Locals Enjoy Watching The Stars

The Dell Match Play World Golf Championship sold all available tickets for the fourth consecutive year.  As the top 64 players in the world golf rankings assembled at Austin Country Club, many of the local citizens were on hand to … Continue reading

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Dell Match Play A Hit With The Kids In Autograph Zone

As the players started arriving and playing practice rounds at Dell Match Play World Golf Championship, hosted at Austin Country Club in Austin, Texas, the kids seemed to be enthralled with the whole scene.  In a designated autograph area, next … Continue reading

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Dell Match Play Preparations Near Completion

As a member of Austin Country Club, I am often questioned by friends and family about the Dell Match Play World Golf Match Play Championship that will take place at ACC March 25-31, 2019. One of the most surprising questions … Continue reading

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Bob Estes 3rd In The Oasis PGA Champions Tour Event

Bob Estes, who played for the University of Texas Golf Team and currently plays at Austin Country Club, finished third in his season opening event on the PGA Champions Tour.  Estes combined rounds of 67, 68, 68 for a 13 … Continue reading

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Ben Carter’s 64 Wins Bluenonnet Cup

Ben Carter, who started the final round of the Bluebonnet Cup three shots behind Peach Reynolds, shot 64 to post an 11 under par total and capture the championship.  Carter made nine birdies and one bogey in an impressive round.  … Continue reading

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