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What Does It Mean to Be a Good Neighbor in a Broken World?
Having recently moved into one of those anonymous apartment complexes now so common around the country, my wife and I decided to invite all the people in our building over for Sunday lunch. They didn’t know each other, we didn’t know them, and we had no idea how it would go. But most of them came. In fact, they stayed for four hours. And before long we were making up a list of our birthdays to exchange with one another, at their suggestion.
140 fans celebrate Merseyside Nighthawks 2023 Super Bowl Party
The Merseyside Nighthawks hosted their second annual Super Bowl Party at The Long Shot sports bar in Liverpool. Around 140 players, coaches, friends and associates made their way down to Albert Dock for an evening of football, food and fanfare. The Nighthawks, of the UK Premier Division, were 2014 National Champions as well as 2015 NFC 1 Champions. Their website describes them as not just a team but a family, and Sunday night’s celebrations demonstrated as much.
Clinical England open T20 World Cup with victory over West Indies
Stand out performances from Cheshire’s Sophie Ecclestone, Sophia Dunkley and Heather Knight ensured a clinical England opened their T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket victory over West Indies. After electing to bat first in the Paarl sunshine, Windies captain Hayley Matthews was in fluent form before Ecclestone trapped her LBW for 42 in the 11th over. Shemaine Campbelle held the innings together as England chipped away at regular intervals, with sharp fielding leading to two run-outs.
Sophie Ecclestone stars in England's final World Cup warm-up win
Sophie Ecclestone starred as England cruised to victory in their final warm-up fixture ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa. Ecclestone, from Chester, spoke to Merseysportlive after taking 3-19 against New Zealand in Cape Town. And the ICC number one ranked T20i bowler praised the squad’s confidence leading into Saturday’s opener against the West Indies. “We’ve got such a great squad of players. Any one of our squad can play the games and do a great job for the team,” said Ecclestone.
Saving a Sick America: A Prescription for Moral and Cultural Transformation
From Line of Fire radio host Brown comes a prescription for a moral and cultural renaissance in America! Expressing alarm over symptoms including the national debt, the sexualization of pop culture, and a pervasive sense of entitlement, he warns that we're in danger of losing our spiritual heritage---and explains how we can turn the tide. 240 pages, hardcover from Nelson. Dr. Michael L.
Who needs a landline when we have mobile phones? – Which? Conversation
In a multitasking age when a mobile phone is as versatile as a personal computer, why would anyone bother with a landline? Does anyone really use them any more? I received a call from a university friend recently, not on the mobile number that’s saved to my handset’s phonebook, but from an unrecognised landline number. I point out that he’s a uni friend to illustrate that he’s the same age as me (31) and more importantly, that he’s the only uni friend who’s ever called me from a landline.
Tour Championship | Tournament Preview
The final leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs takes place at East Lake this week with Justin Thomas in prime position for his second FedEx Cup title in three years.
2019 U.S. Amateur | 10 Amateurs to Know
From the top-ranked amateur in the field to a set of Texan twins, get to know these names competing at the 119th U.S. Amateur at Pinehurst.
Rules Corner | Ball on a Sprinkler Head
When local rules are in effect, you may get relief if an immovable obstruction is in your line of play.
Rules Corner | Ball on a Sandy Path
Learn the difference in the rules between having your golf ball on a natural, sandy path and an artificial cart path.
Rules Corner | Bunkers vs. General Areas
Here's how to spot the difference between your ball landing in a maintained bunker versus on general, sandy terrain.
Rules Corner | Loose Impediments
Make sure your golf ball doesn't move when removing loose impediments because that will cost you a stroke.
Iconic Venues | Ben Crenshaw on Pinehurst No. 2
The two-time major champion highlights what he loves most about one of the top golf courses in all of the country.
Iconic Venues | Gil Hanse on Pinehurst No. 4
Hanse recounts the thought process that went into the restoration of this championship golf course.
60 Second Swing Study | Bryson DeChambeau
Learn how the five-time PGA Tour winner has infused science into his golf swing to make it one of the most consistent in the game.
U.S. Amateur Legendary Champions | Tiger Woods
The 15-time major champion details what it took to win his three straight U.S. Amateur titles.
U.S. Amateur Legendary Champions | Jack Nicklaus
The 18-time major champion recounts how winning his two U.S. Amateur championships proved he could win at the highest level.
U.S. Amateur Legendary Champions | Ryan Moore
The five-time PGA Tour winner looks back on his successful amateur golfing career, capped off by winning the 2004 U.S. Amateur.
BMW Championship | Tournament Preview
The top 70 players in the FedEx Cup playoffs head to Medinah this week, looking to advance next week's season finale, the TOUR Championship.
Who's In, Who's Out - Golf
As the PGA Tour heads to the BMW Championship for the second leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs, see who's still alive in the hunt for the title.
60 Second Swing Study | Justin Thomas
From his driver to his wedges, learn what makes the nine-time PGA Tour winner's swing one of the most powerful in the game.
Rules Corner | Cart Path
When getting relief from a cart path, it's the nearest point of complete relief that is the legal rule.
Rules Corner | Play the Ball as it Lies
One of the most common phrases in golf, this rule is one of the most fundamental in all of the game.
Rules Corner | Ball on a Retaining Wall
Make sure to check the local rules of your course, because interference from a retaining wall doesn't mean free relief.
Rules Corner | Ball on a Bridge
It may seem unlikely, but here's what to do if your golf ball ever lands on a bridge while you're out on the course.
Rules Corner | Out of Bounds vs. Provisional Ball
Hitting a provisional ball helps speed up the pace of play if you think your original shot may be out of bounds.
Juli Inkster's U.S. Women's Open Triumph at Old Waverly - Golf
The seven-time major champion recounts winning her first U.S. Women's Open title at Old Waverly Golf Club in 1999.
Legendary Champions | Kelli Kuehne
Kuehne details what she calls her crowning achievement in golf, winning two straight U.S. Women's Amateur championships.
Iconic Venues | Jerry Pate on Old Waverly
The 1976 U.S. Open champion shares his favorite aspects of the golf course in Mississippi that he helped design.
Legendary Champions | Jane Park
Park recounts the strong play and determination that led to her U.S. Women's Amateur title in 2004.
Legendary Champions | Danielle Kang
The two-time LPGA Tour winner details the confidence she had to win her second straight U.S. Women's Amateur title in 2011.
Legendary Champions | Juli Inkster
The seven-time major champion describes why she considers her three straight U.S. Women's Amateur titles to be the greatest accomplishment of her golfing career.
Tournament History | Wyndham Championship
Brandt Snedeker the two time champion at the Wyndham championship looks to repeat at Sedgefield Country Club.
Destination Golf | Alaska Part 3: Anchorage
The third part of Dylan Dethier's golf travel series explores the scene around Anchorage, including a more "traditional" course - similar to those in the lower 48 - and gets more acquainted with the Alaskan golf scene.
Destination Golf | Alaska Part 4: Palmer
In the final episode of Dylan Dethier's Alaskan golf adventure, he gears up for the U.S. Open local qualifier with a "gaggle" - and tells the story of the qualifier itself.
Legendary Champions | Amy Olson USGA
Amy Olson talking the significance of the US Girls Junior Championship, and what it did for her in her professional career.
Rules Corner | 9th Hole Penalty Area USGA
The USGA helps to describe opposite edge relief through a number of penalty areas at the 9th hole of Century World golf course.
Rules Corner | Flower Hole USGA
To protect the nearly 30,000 flowers surrounding the 16th hole on Century World golf course, the USGA developed no play zones that will effect the US girls junior championship this upcoming week.
Boyd Summerhays | Top 100 Teacher Profile
A former PGA Tour player himself, Summerhays now works with some of golf's top players, including Tony Finau.
WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational | Tournament History
After nearly two decades at Firestone CC in Akron, the tournament moves to TPC Southwind in Memphis.
Iconic Venues | Hale Irwin on Inverness
Irwin shares what he loves most about the golf course where he won the second of his three U.S. Open titles.
Iconic Venues | The Hinkle Tree at Inverness
Former USGA Executive Director, David Fay, recounts the story of how the famous Hinkle Tree was planted at Inverness during the 1979 U.S. Open.
Legendary Champions | Jordan Spieth
The three-time major winner discusses how his two victories at the U.S. Junior Amateur shaped his early golfing career.
Legendary Champions | Tiger Woods
The 15-time major champion reflects on his three straight U.S. Junior Amateur titles and what it took to hoist three consecutive trophies.
Rules Corner | Penalty Area Opposite Edge
The USGA details the importance of knowing the local rules of the course you're set to play because it can lead to additional options when looking for relief.
Rules Corner | Practice Putting Green
If you need a little extra work on the greens, the USGA explains when and where you can hit some practice putts during a round.
Rory's Valiant Effort - Golf
McIlroy rebounded from a tough opening round, but still misses the cut at Royal Portrush.
Open Championship 2019 | Europeans Rising
Across the pond in Northern Ireland, some notable Europeans are putting together strong performances through two rounds at Royal Portrush.
Tiger Isn't Done - Golf
The 15-time major champion won't see the weekend at Royal Portrush, but Jessica Marksbury believes this isn't the end for Woods.
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