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Did you happen to hear the British Open announcers say that Royal Birkdale Golf Club’s championship course was completed in 1922 but it didn’t become “royal” until 1951? Were you left wondering what that means and how certain layouts go from being mere golf courses to “royal golf clubs?”The answer is that while anyone can slap the word “royal” on their golf course (i.e. Royal Links Golf Club in Las Vegas and Royal New Kent Golf Club in Williamsburg, Va.), true “royal” golf clubs, such as Northern Ireland’s Royal County Down Golf Club and Scotland’s Royal Troon Golf Club, are designated as such by the British Royal Family; specifically, the Queen, and previously, the King. (continued at www.GolfVacationInsider.com)
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22nd
July
2008
GOLF ROUNDUP Korey Mahoney leads at Boyne Tournament of ChampionsDetroit Free Press, United States - 3 hours agoI'm playing lots of golf with my daughter and son." Clark, 67, said he'd shot his age twice before, but was happy with missing that mark by two in the …
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22nd
July
2008
unknowns' fulfil their dreamsTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 9 hours agoHis passion for competitive golf is top-10 material as he's bounced from the PGA Tour (311 tournaments) and Nationwide Tour (66). …Annual Minnesota State Open Pro-Am Tournament to Benefit Special … MarketWatchPGA Mail – keeping the industry posted PGA of AustraliaThis Week in Golf - July 21st through July 27th Kansas City Starall 33 news articles
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July
2008
Push to lift ban on grounds at Mass. golf clubs is welcomed on …Boston Globe, United States - 2 hours agoThe Juniper Hill Golf Course in Northborough offers its players a little bit of everything, including a full-service pro shop, several function rooms, …
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July
2008
Telegraph.co.ukHe's a likable championSan Diego Union Tribune, United States - 2 hours ago“Fear is, and will be always, the motivator with my golf,†Harrington said in a press conference yesterday. “Every time I took a winter break, …Telegraph accessability links Telegraph.co.ukHarrington reveals painstaking route to Open glory ScotsmanHarrington aims for greater glory after 2nd major The Associated PressESPN - Telegraph.co.ukall 801 news articles
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22nd
July
2008
San Diego Union TribuneGolf: Champion impressed by the quality of Norman’s Birkdale …WalesOnline, United Kingdom - 22 hours agoGREG Norman failed to make history but he won the hearts of golf fans as well as Open champion Padraig Harrington at Royal Birkdale. …Video: Greg Norman Leads British Open After 3 Rounds AssociatedPressAdams Golf hybrids capture equipment count at the British Open WorldGolf.com"Royal" Golf Clubs Can Make for Majestic Golf Vacations Golf Vacation InsiderNew York Times - Sydney Morning Heraldall 5,512 news articles
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22nd
July
2008
CBC.caReality TV show would be a big hit for Golf ChannelArizona Republic, AZ - 7 hours agoWe're not sure how it has happened, but the Golf Channel has missed a golden opportunity. It's time it gave serious consideration to a Michelle Wie reality …Yes! Golf in top 10 at State Farm Classic and the British Open WorldGolf.comSome of golf's rules just are not worth defending Gary Post TribuneGolf: Wie brings mixed reactions Carson TimesSeattle Times - Philadelphia Inquirerall 1,856 news articles
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