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  1. FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2011 file photo, Webb Simpson putts on the 18th hole during the third round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament in Greensboro, N.C. Golf's governing bodies have adopted a new rule that outlaws the putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and U.S. Golf Association announced Tuesday, May 21, 2013 that Rule 14-1b would start in 2016. The new rule will make it illegal to anchor the club against the body when making a golf stroke. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File) AP

    Golf adopts rule to ban anchored putting stroke

    Golf's governing bodies approved a rule Tuesday that outlaws the putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, a move opposed by two major golf organizations that contend long putters are not hurting the game.

    • 10:31 AM
  2. Stroke saver: Preserving pars

    Renaissance’s David Kent has a couple of tips for saving pars.

    • May 18, 2013
  3. In the Bag: Special ball marker

    Arrowhead's Ben Kitts talks about a ball marker given to him from one of his best friends in high school, who now is a member of the U.S. Army Delta Force:

    • May 18, 2013
  4. Hole of the Week: No. 18, Sabal Course, Bonita Bay

    Bonita Bay, Naples

    • May 18, 2013
  5. The Rulebook: Leaf falling penalty

    Q: During the Masters broadcast, when Angel Cabrera was practice hitting behind a tree, Jim Nantz said if one leaf had fallen from Cabrera hitting a limb on his backswing that he would've been penalized a stroke. Is that true?

    • May 18, 2013
  6. Ernie Davis

    Demo Guys: FootJoy M Project Shoe

    The News-Press has partnered with Lumpy's in Fort Myers to get feedback from golfers with different skills on a new piece of equipment.

    • May 18, 2013
  7. The Pro-File: Bud Cauley

    Bud Cauley, 23, has two, top-25 finishes this season while earning more than $230,000. He has made $2.7 million in his career and has a best of two, third-place finishes.

    • May 18, 2013
  8. This June 2, 2011 file photo shows retiring CBS golf broadcaster Ken Venturi waving to Kemper Open winner Bob Estes from the broadcast booth during the final round of the tournament at the TPC at Avenel in Potomac, Md. Associated Press

    Golf Hall of Famer, ex-Marco resident Ken Venturi dies

    Ken Venturi, who overcame dehydration to win the 1964 U.S. Open and spent 35 years in the booth for CBS Sports, died Friday afternoon. He was 82.

    • May 17, 2013
  9. Tiger Woods hits onto the 15th green during final round of The Players championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass today in Ponte Vedra Beach. Associated Press

    Tiger Woods hangs on to win The Players Championship

    Digging deep after dunking his tee shot into the water on the 14th hole and squandering a two-shot lead in the process, Tiger Woods collected his thoughts and controlled his emotions down the stretch to win The Players Championship today.

    • May 12, 2013
  10. Stroke saver golf tip: Bonita Bay club pro E.J. McDonnell

    Bonita Bay club pro E.J. McDonnell - a long-driving competitor - talks about the keys to not only hitting the ball farther but splitting a watermelon.

    • May 12, 2013
  11. Golf rulebook: Sandhill Crane damage

    Q: Many of us have seen the damage caused by Sandhill Cranes on the golf course. How is it treated under the Rules of Golf?

    • May 12, 2013
  12. Golf pro-file: Karine Icher

    The News-Press did an interview with Karine Icher, 34, who is coming off a tie for seventh place in the North Texas LPGA Shootout, which ran from April 25-28. Icher's last three finishes have been in the top 20.

    • May 12, 2013
  13. In the bag: 56-degree sand wedge

    Kelly Greens' Andy Scott talks about his 56-degree sand wedge and a valuable lesson his father taught him:

    • May 12, 2013
  14. Hole of the Week: Renaissance No. 13 Par 4

    This is the last of three holes on the course that is in a preserve area with no homes around. It’s a dog-leg left, so this is a real risk-reward hole.

    • May 12, 2013

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