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Study: Titanium Golf Drivers Could Cause Hearing Loss

Natalie Gulbis
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“A report in the latest edition of the British Medical Journal claims that some players are at risk if they use a new generation of thin-faced titanium drivers that help propel the ball further. The booming noise the metal club head makes when it strikes the ball was found by ear specialists to have reduced the hearing of a 55-year-old golfer. Subsequent tests of six titanium clubs against six thicker-faced stainless steel models found that the former all produced greater sound levels. ” [Link]

Michelle Wie Finally Qualifies For LPGA Tour

“The 19-year-old from Hawaii overcame a miserable start Sunday with a safe finish for a 2-over 74 that had her comfortably among the top 20 at the LPGA qualifying tournament.” [Link]

USA Wins Ryder Cup

Ryder Cup
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“The United States won the Ryder Cup for the first time in nine years at Valhalla Golf Club on Sunday. ” [Link]