When Bill Sendell assumed Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational responsibilities earlier this year, he had his own ideas. But as only the third director of the tournament that dates nearly four decades, Sendell also appreciated its traditions. Perhaps the tournament’s most unique attribute is the inclusion of women professionals. Tournament founder Harold Firstman can’t recall [...]

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When Bill Sendell assumed Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational responsibilities earlier this year, he had his own ideas. But as only the third director of the tournament that dates nearly four decades, Sendell also appreciated its traditions. Perhaps the tournament’s most unique attribute is the inclusion of women professionals. Tournament founder Harold Firstman can’t recall [...]

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Tiger Woods has a long relationship with Buick, and the marriage has begged one of the odd questions on the PGA Tour, particularly during weeks when Buick supplies players’ courtesy cars and when Tiger’s in the field. The question: Does Tiger really drive a Buick? It doesn’t really matter, but even if it did, [...]

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Paula Creamer lives in Pleasanton, Calif., not too far from Half Moon Bay, site of the recent Samsung World Championship. Leading after three rounds, Creamer shot a second consecutive bogey-free 3 under 69 to win the tournament. She earned $250,000 for her fourth win of the 2008 season and eighth career title. Here’s a [...]

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In-Kyung Kim, the second-year LPGA Tour member, won the Longs Drugs Challenge last Sunday, shooting 10-under 278 to defeat Angela Stanford by three strokes. Kim earned $180,000 and increased her yearly earnings to about $850,000. The cool thing, however, was Kim’s closing remarks about her parents, especially her mother.

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Juli Inkster has a back yard as big as a golf course — sort of. Inkster received a sponsor’s exemption to play in the Samsung World Championship this week at Half Moon Bay, Calif.
Inkster, 48, is from Santa Cruz, 20-plus miles South on Highway 1. She lives in Los Altos, near Half Moon Bay Golf [...]

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I am a rookie. I admit it. A rookie golfer, see Bogey Golfer. I am also a rookie at covering golfing events. But everyone has to start somewhere, right? I started at the Walmart First Tee Open in Pebble Beach. And now I am attending the LPGA Samsung World Championship in Half Moon Bay, Calif. [...]

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