Golf
Although the popular notion is that the game of golf originated in Scotland in the mid-1400s, the truth is, no one really knows. Various forms of the sport have been played in England, France, Holland, Belgium, and even China. As other sports have promoted personalities, golf has steadfastly maintained its sense of decorum and tradition, rewarding only those who prove their mettle on the course. However, golf's love of tradition hasn't prevented it from establishing a strong Web presence in the 21st century. Whether you're just beginning or have already let golf take over your life, you'll find plenty of resources that can help you to brush up on the rules, obsess over tournaments, or improve your game.
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Most of the major sports news organizations will have at least a portion of their Web sites devoted to the PGA, PGA European, and LPGA tours. In addition to offering all the breaking news, commentary, and audio/video features on the pro game, many of these Internet venues also provide a full range of content for novices as well, from tips designed to improve one's game to opinions on clubs and other equipment.
- Like many pro sports, it is far more difficult to find good coverage on LPGA players and events than it is to find similar coverage on PGA players and events. However, with a little diligence, the task can be accomplished with little bother, as long as you specify gender in your searches.
- Because major sports sites tend to carry a lot of the same information, avid fans might want to bookmark only those portions of each site that are most helpful.
For PGA and LPGA news and notes ...
Golf.com
, a Sports Illustrated and CNN network site, is yet another major venue that generally ignores the women's game. On the positive side, it does feature some great content on the PGA Tour (and Tiger Woods), as well as some excellent tutorial videos to improve one's game.
Golf Digest
covers the PGA Tour and golf as a whole, with feature stories, instruction, travel reviews, and Tour analysis from writers like Johnny Miller. It has a good video section that covers all parts of the site. It also includes Tiger's Tips, a section in which Tiger Woods shares some of the advice that made him so good.
Fox Sports Golf
caters primarily to the PGA Tour but does offer, perhaps, the best collection of PGA videos on the Net.
ESPN Golf
(in association with Golf World) presents possibly the best site for in-depth coverage of the major tours. It offers the latest headlines, stats, videos, and player profiles. The "Player News" link alone is worth the visit.
CBS Sportsline Golf
is easy to navigate and offers a full complement of insightful commentary, player stats and leader boards for both the PGA and LPGA tours. The site also has links to the four PGA majors-the Masters, U.S. Open, British Open, and PGA Championship.
MSNBC
offers a golf section geared toward fans, replete with original content, message boards, slide shows, and some video presentations.
The British Broadcasting Corporation
(BBC) focuses on the European Tour, with news stories, commentary, and a blog from its golf editor. It also features a good audio/video section with many interviews of European Tour players.
Golfweek
is dedicated to all levels of golf for both men and women. It features tour information, ranking, commentary, and Golfweek TV video on pro, amateur and junior golf. It also has information on apparel, equipment, and tutorials.
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