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Golf in the Kingdom is a film based on Michael Murphy's 1972 novel. The novel has sold millions of copies in many languages. The film stars David O'Hara, Malcolm McDowell and Frances Fisher.
En route to India in 1956 in search of enlightenment, a young American philosophy student – Michael Murphy – takes a Scottish detour to the “Links of Burningbush.” Seeking to enjoy one last round before giving up his beloved game, he is unexpectedly paired with the mysterious and mischievous golf pro – Shivas Irons. A wild adventure on and off the links ensues, where Murphy’s perception of golf and life are indelibly changed. Out of this transformation the two forge a deep and unbreakable bond of camaraderie.
Sharks Have Infested Lake at Australian Golf Course
Several Bull sharks have infested a lake at the Carbrook Golf Club in Brisbane, Australia. The sharks found their way into the lake several years ago when a river overflowed. The sharks became stranded in the lake. They have survived and breeded. A sign posted outside the lake warns people not to swim in the lake. Don't bother trying to retrieve any lost balls either. Take a look:
Video: President Obama and Former President Bill Clinton Go Golfing
President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton took up a round golf today at the Andrews Air Force Base golf course. The course in located just outside of Washington. Obama and Clinton golfed for four hours. Clinton wore a red shirt and opted not to wear a sun visor. Obama wore a blue shirt with a cap. They looked pretty relaxed on the course. Here is some raw footage of the golf outing. Take a look:
Dustin Johnson and Ernie Banks Golf From Wrigley Field Stands
BMW Championship defending champion Dustin Johnson and "Mr. Cub" Ernie Banks teed off from a platform built in the stands at Wrigley Field to mark the start of the 2011 BMW Championship. BMW pledged to donate a $100,000 college scholarship to the Evans Scholars Foundation, a national charity, if either one was successful.
Johnson and Banks made alternating attempts at the 139-yard hole. Johnson came closest to the pin at 25 feet 2 inches and earned a $10,000 donation to the Evans Scholars Foundation in his name.
The 2011 BMW Championship will be played from Thursday, September 15 through Sunday, September 18. The top 70 players on the PGA TOUR will compete. All proceeds from the BMW Championship will benefit the Evans Scholars Foundation.
Trailer for Seven Days in Utopia Starring Robert Duvall, Lucas Black and Melissa Leo
Here is the trailer for Seven Days in Utopia starring Robert Duvall, Lucas Black, Melissa Leo, Deborah Ann Woll and Brian Geraghty. Pro golfer Luke Chisholm (Lucas Black) cracks under the pressure of the tour, and his career is pretty much over. Then one day he accidentally meets up with a former golf legend (Duvall) in the tiny town of Utopia. There, Chisolm reinvents his game and his life. The film is based on the bestselling novel Golf's Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia by David L. Cook.
Directed by Matthew Dean Russell, the film hits theaters September 2nd.
Tiger Woods was probably not going to win the PGA Championship after his terrible opening that put him seven strokes back from the leader. However, it was a surprise that he followed up with another bad. Tiger Woods failed to make the cut. Tiger had lots of bogeys and double bogeys during his two days of play. He hit the ball in the water and found himself in several sand traps. Tiger Woods has not won a tournament since 2009 and his unspectacular play is making a comeback seem less likely than ever. Take a look:
Tiger Woods Gives Terrible Performance at PGA Championship
Tiger Woods got off to a terrible start at the PGA Championship. He shot 7-over 77 for his worst score ever at PGA. Woods started with birdies in his first five holes, but things quickly went downhill. Woods had three double bogeys and five bogeys. He hit two balls in the water. Woods is seven strokes back from Steve Stricker, who is the leader after shooting a 63, which ties the major championship record. You can see the Leaderboard here. Take a look:
Tiger Woods Seven Strokes Back at Bridgestone Invitational
There is a four-way tie at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational but Tiger Woods is not one of the four leaders. Tiger Woods is seven strokes back from Ryan Moore, Rickie Fowler, Adam Scott and Keegan Bradley after shooting a second-round 71. You can see the leaderboard here.
Tiger says he is hitting the ball well, but blamed his putting for keeping him behind. Tiger says, "I didn't putt as well as I did yesterday and consequently I just never got the round going." Despite the poor putting, Tiger says he is close to putting it together. Take a look:
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Rory McIlroy made it look easy. He won the U.S. Open by eight strokes to win his first major title. He also broke the tournament scoring record by four strokes. Take a look:
A prairie dog has made itself at home at the Bobby Jones Golf Course in Sarasota, Florida. The prarie dog is like Caddyshake in real life. It seems to like to stand up and watch the golfers. Take a look:
George Strait and Tom Cusick to Transform Tapatio Springs Golf Resort
Country music superstar George Strait, right, and his longtime friend and business partner Tom Cusick plan to transform the Tapatio Springs Golf Resort, located in the Texas Hill Country 20 miles northwest of San Antonio, near Boerne into a showcase resort. The partners are taking over control of the resort from Textron Financial Corp., which has owned the property since it was foreclosed on June 1, 2010.
Tapatio Springs was founded in 1981 and today has 27 holes of golf, a resort hotel, over 20,000 square feet of convention and meeting facilities, tennis, swimming and a fitness club.
George Strait says, "I have lived near Boerne, and over the years Tom and I watched what was happening at Tapatio Springs and we always believed it could be a real jewel. When the opportunity came up, we decided to go for it and make this dream come true."
Tiger Woods withdrew from the The Players Championship on Thursday after nine holes. Tiger limped off the course with leg injuries. Tiger shot a 6-over-par 42 on the front nine. Take a look:
