Golf News December 2006

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THURSDAY, 21 DECEMBER 2006
	In Humans, Flexibility Beats Consistency
	If you've ever wondered why your golf swings, fastballs or free throws don't quite turn out the same way each time, even after years of practice, there is now an answer: It's mostly in your head. That's the finding of new research published in the Dec. 21 issue of the journal Neuron by electrical engineers at Stanford University. "The main reason you can't move the same way each and every Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 20 DECEMBER 2006
	LPGA's Nancy Scranton Becomes Humana Ambassador
	LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced Monday that three-time LPGA champion Nancy Scranton has signed an agreement to become a spokesperson for the company, broadening Humana's presence in the individual health insurance market and creating recognition for Humana across the Ladies Professional Golf Association audience. Scranton will participate in several gol Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 13 DECEMBER 2006
	Casey is European Tour Golfer of the Year
	Englishman Paul Casey was named this year's European Tour Golfer of the Year after a string of victories in the international scene, including a key role in this year's Ryder Cup. This is according to the European Tour's official website, www.europeantour.com. But winning the award didn't come easy for the 29-year-old golfer. He had to battle with the likes of Padraig Harrington, Luke Don Read Full Story
MONDAY, 11 DECEMBER 2006
	Fifteen-Year-Old Leading Asiad Golf Tourney
	Fifteen-year-old golfer Pan Cheung-Tsung of Taiwan is currently at the helm at Asian Games golf tournament in Doha, Qatar. With an 11-under-par 205 coming into the fourth round, he has the chance to take the win in this year's quadrennial event. But he will be faced with tough opposition, mostly from South Korean golfers who are currently trailing him. At 2nd is Kim Kyung-Tae, followed by Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 6 DECEMBER 2006
	Golf Ball Stays in Orbit
	New reports were released stating that the golf shot by Mikhail Tyurin off the International Space Station on Thanksgiving Day has exceeded NASA predictions of a 3 day orbit, and continues to extend its record-breaking flight. The E21 golf ball is one of the smallest objects in orbit around the Earth that is being tracked on a real time basis. The exact location of the ball at any moment Read Full Story