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2007-2008 Best in State Rankings: Pennsylvania
We rank the top venues in Pennsylvania
Published Jan. 23, 2009
Keywords America's 100 Greatest Public Courses | state-by-state rankings | Pennsylvania

Blog: Deeds and Weeds

An Easement For The Pain?
The Lu Lu Country Club outside Philadelphia is the site of some interesting drama these days. Thanks to reader Steve for tipping us off about it.The nearly 100-year-old club, with a Donald Ross-designed course, has...
By Peter Finch
Published Aug. 10, 2009
Keywords Donald Ross | Lu Lu Country Club | North Hills | Pennsylvania | declining membership | easement | economy | takeover

Blog: Local Knowledge

There's a winner already at the U.S. Women's Open
It's only Day One of the competition, but the winner of this year's U.S. Women's Open has already been declared -- Saucon Valley's Old Course gets that honor. Built in 1922, the Old Course is...
By mtgolfdadm
Published Jul. 09, 2009
Keywords Bethlehem | Mike Davis | Pennsylvania | Saucon Valley's Old Course | Topsy Siderowf | U.S. Women's Open

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Environment: A river runs through it
An extensive creek cleanup improves a Pennsylvania golf club
By Ron Whitten
Published Mar. 20, 2009
Keywords Golf & the Environment | Superintendent | Environment: Award Winners | Ron Whitten | Saucon Valley | Pennsylvania | bluebirds

Blog: Deeds and Weeds

Mount Airy Casino Course Reopening
Closed for two seasons, Mount Airy Golf Course in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains aims to reopen this spring. The 50-year-old course carries four stars in Golf Digest's Places to Play reader rankings. The course may come...
By Peter Finch
Published Mar. 19, 2009
Keywords Casino | Mount Airy | Pennsylvania | Places to Play | Poconos | four stars | golf course | reopening

Blog: Local Knowledge

Drivable par 4s at the Women's Open
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The drivable par 4 is again center stage at Saucon Valley CC for the final round of the U.S. Women's Open. Not only will the 10th hole tempt players to have a go...
By Sam Weinman
Published Jul. 12, 2009
Keywords Bethlehem | Bill Fields | LPGA | Mike Davis | Pennsylvania | Saucon Valley's Old Course | U.S. Women's Open

Blog: Local Knowledge

The Kids Are Alright
BETHLEHEM, Pa - The grandstands at the U.S. Women's Open have signs saying, "Kids Get a Front Row Seat." But Alexis Thompson and Alison Lee, who don't need a ticket, are the youngsters with the best...
By Sam Weinman
Published Jul. 10, 2009
Keywords Alexis Thompson | Alison Lee | Bethlehem | LPGA Tour | Pennsylvania | Saucon Valley's Old Course | Topsy Siderowf | U.S. Women's Open

Blog: Local Knowledge

Marquee Names Pop Up On First Morning
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - So far, so good, for two of the LPGA's star players through the early going in the first round of the U.S. Women's Open. Cristie Kerr, the 2007 Women's Open champion, and Lorena...
By Sam Weinman
Published Jul. 09, 2009
Keywords Bethlehem | Bill Fields | LPGA | Mike Davis | Pennsylvania | Saucon Valley's Old Course | U.S. Women's Open

Blog: Deeds and Weeds

City Hall G.C.
My colleague, Geoff, posted an item the other day about a Texas town that had a less-than-satisfying experience owning a golf club. It paid $3.1 million for the course, sold it a decade later for...
By Peter Finch
Published Apr. 22, 2009
Keywords Cape Coral | City-owned courses | Erie | Erie Golf Club | Florida | Milcreek Township | Pennsylvania | The Golf Club | closed courses | economy | reopening
November 21, 2009

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Jerry Tarde
Jerry Tarde
The ultimate buddies trip with Jack Nicklaus
Tim Rosaforte
Tim Rosaforte
Woods and Wie claim victories on same day
Matt Ginella
Matt Ginella
The shoulder season is the best time for deals
Ron Sirak
Ron Sirak
A year-round schedule is not what's best for golf
Dave Anderson
Dave Anderson
John Shippen becomes a PGA member at last

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