by KYW's Ed Abrams
KYW Newsradio news anchor Ed Abrams (also host of TV's "Golfshots") brings you the latest golf news and features, Fridays and Saturdays throughout the golf season.
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A New Golfing Web Site with a Delaware Valley Spin
For those of you wondering what's up with Philadelphia Inquirer golf writer Joe Logan (left) after his retirement from the newspaper business, here's your answer.
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Walker Cup Veteran Jay Sigel Passes Along Some Sage Wisdom
It's Walker Cup weekend at Merion Golf Club, and watching intently will be Jay Sigel, the Champions Tour veteran who, prior to turning pro, played on nine Walker Cup teams -- more than any other golfer in history.
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For Jack Whitaker, Walker Cup is a Homecoming
Legendary broadcaster Jack Whitaker is really looking forward to the Walker Cup at Merion next weekend.
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Golf Supporting Military Families, and the Walker Cup
Labor Day is also Patriot Golf Day, which is actually not just a day but a long weekend designed to raise scholarship money for children and spouses of military men and women who have been killed or disabled.
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Getting The Young Ones Started
When Tiger Woods plays well in a major, it means big ratings. And some of those watching will be kids who might want to start playing the game. So where do you begin?
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Addressing the Ball
So how's your golf game? The answer might be more positive if you'd pay more attention to the fundamentals at address.
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Hybrid Clubs
Trying to buy a better golf game can be futile and expensive, but sometimes you hit paydirt -- as I did when I discovered the joy of hybrids.
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Don't Forget Practice at the Driving Range
With all the rain we've had, golfers are dying to get out on the course! But one expert says that in your zeal to play, don't make yourself a stranger at the range.
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PGA Official (and Local Pro) Tom Carpus
"I did the Casey/Garcia against Curtis/Stricker (Ryder Cup) match, and it was terrific."
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Relaxing For Your Short Game
It's a good weekend to get back to short game basics with Penn Oaks teaching professional Doug Hendricks.
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The Challenge of Bulle Rock
The best women golfers in the world might be leaving Bulle Rock after this weekend's LPGA championship, but director of golf Rick Rounsaville says others will be there to give it their best shot.
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More with CBS's Jim Nance
We're spending some time this weekend with CBS's Jim Nance, who doesn't get to play nearly as much as he'd like anymore, but is still passionate about the game he loves.
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Jim Nance and Merion Golf Club
CBS's Jim Nance was in town recently to help promote the Walker Cup, coming to his club this fall.
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Get a Free Starter Golf Lesson During May
May is PGA Free Lesson Month, part of the "Play Golf America" campaign.
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A Summer of Great Action
It's the time of year when we're all working on our game, and one way to improve is to get up close and watch the world's best in action.
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