Best Ball 22 Answers

Clubhouse (Tiger, 2006 Bridgestone; Gary Hallberg, Indian Wells)
Trash Can (Phil Mickelson, 2006 U.S. Open; Angel Cabrera, 2000 U.S. Open)
Scoring Trailer (Unnamed LPGA player while I was inside the trailer, 2005 John Q. Hammons Hotel Classic)
Hospitality Tent (Several, of course, most recent of note: Phil Mickelson, 2006, U.S. Open)
Gorse Bush (Ernie Els, 2004 British Open)
Port-a-John (Tiger Woods, 1994 Byron Nelson)
Boulder (Tiger Woods, 1999 Phoenix Open)
Glass Bottle (Harry Bradshaw, 1949 British Open [left ball in bottle before striking])
Spectator's Lap (Multiple, i.e. Shaun Micheel, 2003 PGA Championship)
Scoreboard (Multiple, i.e. Annika Sorenstam, 2003 U.S. Women's Open)

Best Ball 22

After the drama of Tiger Woods' last hole last Friday at Firestone, I decided a crypto-set of notable obstructions would be interesting. Each of the following have come up in tournament play:


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Taking the Plunge

After years as a golf fan, I'm finally taking steps toward actually playing the game. I've got my grandpa's old clubs; I've got a friend who has decided to start playing, too; I don't have any more excuses. Tonight the golf addiction reaches a whole new level as I go to my first lesson.

Scramble-Up 19 Answer

"Being able to watch him, I'm not only a professional golfer but I'm also a fan." - Jason Gore on playing with Tiger Woods

Scramble-Up 19

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Cryptogram 18 Answer

"I have a better understanding of my mechanics and my putting stroke now, and overall I think I've made a bunch of strides since the last time I played here." - Tiger Woods

Cryptogram 18

Sunday was a bit of a yawn, but Tiger Woods has got even more experience on his side than he did back in 2000. We'd better settle in for some more of that excessive dominance.

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Scramble-Up 18 Answer

"The excitement of trying to be excited about winning and not scared of losing." - David Howell

Scramble-Up 18

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Mini-Crostic 17 Answers

A. (Nathan) Green, B. (Fred) Couples, C. Points, D. Fashion, E. Royal, F. Tripp, G. Purify, H. (Royal) Troon, I. Lion, J. Son
"In golf, as in no other sport, your principal opponent is yourself." - Herbert Warren Wind

Mini-Crostic 17

Today's quote is in honor of what would have been golf writer Herbert Warren Wind's 90th birthday:

A.		2006 Rookie of the year Australian candidate(L)		_		_		_		_		_
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B.		"Boom Boom"(L)		_		_		_		_		_		_	_
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C.		Ryder Cup standings numerical values		_		_		_		_		_		_
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D.		Adam Scott's "interest"		_		_		_		_		_		_	_
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E.		_____ & Ancient		_		_		_		_		_
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F.		_____ Isenhour		_		_		_		_		_
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G.		Distill		_		_		_		_		_		_
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H.		Site of Todd Hamilton's Open win		_		_		_		_		_
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I.		John Daly's nickname		_		_		_		_
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Cryptogram 17 Answer

"Started out my career just hoping to get my card... and lo and behold, I got on a nice little run there." - Tiger Woods

Cryptogram 17

Here's what Tiger Woods had to say after his 50th win:

AHEBHST FNH IR OEBSSB LNAH DFWCMU HF USH IR OEBT...

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Scramble-Up 17 Answer

"I usually just end up babbling to myself. This golf course will do that to you." - Juli Inkster

Scramble-Up 17

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Cryptogram 16 Answer

"My best move in The Open Championship was probably '85 when I tackled the streaker there." - Peter Jacobsen

Cryptogram 16

Well, there don't seem to be many interesting quotes this week, but you can always count on Peter Jacobsen for something:

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