Seve Charts Return to Golf on Eve of Royal Trophy
Seve Ballesteros is planning to return to golf next year as captain of Europe's Royal Trophy team after starting rehabilitation following brain surgery, the Spaniard's nephew said January 6.

Local golf: Old Collier superintendent receives award from national association
The Old Collier Golf Club superintendent Tim Hiers has been selected to receive the 2009 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Excellence in Government Relations Award for his commitment to government relations in the area of advocacy.

Golf: Ballesteros targets 2010 return
BANGKOK - Seve Ballesteros says he plans to resume his Royal Trophy involvement next year, as the Europe and Asia teams prepare to stage the 2009 edition without him from Friday.

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BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) -- Seve Ballesteros says he plans to return next year to his role as captain of Europe's Royal Trophy team. A statement from the Spanish golfing great was read at a news conference Wednesday, two days before this year's competition begins between teams from Europe and Asia.

Golf tip with Brad Redding
TIP OF THE WEEK Loft translates into distance  Club manufacturers have become smarter. They realize that women need more loft on their drivers. Early in my career, I recommended to a lot of my female students to not use a driver because it had too little loft. I had them use their 3-wood or even 5-wood off the tee. They not only hit it farther, they hit it straighter. But now we ...

Chip Sullivan says he?s been laid off from Ashley Plantation
You won?t see a popular local golf Club pro teaching for Ashley Plantation anymore. Chip Sullivan tells WSLS that the golf course laid him off. Sullivan says he was called into the office, and was told that Ashley Plantation could no longer afford his position.

The clown's mouth: Tiger banks easy green; clubs with wings
Every weekday morning, we'll serve up some of the best in the day's golf writing. Read it on your way to the first tee. Tiger Woods just made $65K for doing nothing . "Tiger Woods is still on the injured list, but that won't stop him from earning his first check for 2009 at this week's Mercedes-Benz Championship. Woods, who hasn't played since winning the U.S. Open in a Monday playoff ...

Jim Suttie: Getting a grip on your game: Grip adjustments
I love getting responses from readers to my golf column. After recently receiving the following e-mail, I thought golfers would find some useful information in my response.

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Area Youth & Recreation listings
BASEBALL ? Murfreesboro Optimist Little League is conducting registration for spring baseball played at StarPlex. Online registration through the month of January is available at murfreesborooptimist.com. Physical registrations will be at SportsCom on Jan. 24, Jan 31 and Feb. 7 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Leagues are available for boys and girls ages 5-18 and prices range from $70-$105. Waiting lists are ...

Limits put on preseason team training
MONTVALE â?? Sports teams that want to head to warmer weather for preseason training will have to do so during vacation or on their own time, starting with the 2009-10 school year.

Picking drinks that pack a punch
People concerned with their health are always on the lookout for lower-sugar alternatives in their beverages. Then again, people seeking that ultimate buzz want to know which drink packs the most punch.

The Royal Trophy
Seve Ballesteros has taken time out from his battle to recover from brain surgery to send a moving message of support to everyone connected with this week?s Royal Trophy.

High school's Bible class celebrates 15 years
Fifteen years after Bible classes began at Mooresville High School, teacher Kathy Black said she has watched the program change and flourish since its inception as nearly 2,000 students have come through her doors seeking knowledge of the historic text.

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Honours abound for Moray RAF personnel
A NUMBER of RAF Kinloss service personnel and civilians workers have been honoured for their performance over the past year. In conjunction with the New Year Honours List 2009, the Chief of Air Staff has awarded his personal commendation for meritorious service to Sgt Mark Fraser.

Goodes excels on Champions Tour
The local golfer trades in a desk for life on the links

Trails Day full of free fun
It's hard to find a reason not to try cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Its good exercise, it's affordable and it's an activity easily done with

There's plenty on the menu at The Sports Place
BLAUVELT - Erin Kelly has her hand in so many sports, it's no wonder she spends her Friday nights at The Sports Place. The facility is like a giant sports buffet. It's about nothing if not variety. And when Kelly wants to play, nothing but a smorgasbord will do.

Surviving the storm: Celina continues growth amid turbulent 2008
The nation?s lackluster economy finally made its way into Collin County. The county ranks second in the United States in growth, but the recession found a way to shackle its economy.