Golf News June 2006

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THURSDAY, 29 JUNE 2006
	LPGA's Prize Money Still Lower than Men's
	Despite having high-caliber golfers who can compete with their male counterparts, the LPGA Tour's average prize money remains lower than that of the PGA's. This was according to the report published on the PGA's website. Quoting the USGA's Executive Director David Fay, the article said that the difference in the prize money is more of a result of economics. Fay said that men's tournaments Read Full Story
	Learn How to Focus on Your Game Better
	In his golf tips for this week at the PGA's website, Rick Martino shows you how to prevent yourself from getting distracted and to focus on your game. Martino gives two prime examples of golfers who were known for their ability to focus solely on hitting the shot. First he presents the legendary golfer Ben Hogan who tried to distance himself from other golfers in order for him to concentr Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 28 JUNE 2006
	Ben Curtis Ends Three-Year Drought
	Ben Curtis ended his three-year drought by winning the Booze Allen Classic at the TPC Avenel in Potomac, Maryland yesterday. It was his first victory in three years after he won the 2003 British at the Royal St. George's. Meanwhile, it was the first Tuesday finish for the tournament in 26 years, the last one being the 1980 Tucson Open. Curtis led most of the way in the tournament which la Read Full Story
MONDAY, 26 JUNE 2006
	Jang Wins Wegman's LPGA in NY
	South Korean golfer Jeong Jang overcame her nervousness throughout the tournament to capture a 13-under par in the recently concluded Wegman’s LPGA at the Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, New York. During her interview, the winner of last year’s Weetabix Women’s British Open said that she was only able to focus on her game after her caddy told her to stop checking on her scoreboard Read Full Story
SATURDAY, 24 JUNE 2006
	Bank of America Tourney Moved to September
	The website of the PGA has recently announced that it was planning to move the Bank of America Championship to September due to heavy rains. The event was supposed to be held from June 9 to 11. As if the rains are not enough of a problem, the tournament director Tracy West also said that they are also having a hard time trying to reschedule the event. From the club itself to the players a Read Full Story
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