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Bushy bandits having a ball *
As they teed off on the 10th hole, Ron Nimchuk and Fred Paranchych could only shake their heads at the menace lurking in the shadows of the evergreens lining the picturesque fairway. [More]

Consider Weir for comeback player award *
While Mike Weir moves on to South Africa for next week's Presidents Cup, perhaps it's time for his supporters to mount a campaign on his behalf. [More]

Course collection *
Bad golfers in search of a new excuse for their horrible performance may find their dreams realized in Edmonton. Squirrels have been stealing golf balls from the 10th and 18th holes at Riverside Golf Course, racing up tree trunks and plopping the balls into the nests of magpies. [More]

Course comes out a winner *
Weir lives up to star billing in first round, but venerable Hamilton club steals show [More]

Crowded golf field vies for player of the year *
A debate about who should be voted the PGA Tour's player of the year is in full swing, on the PGA Tour's Web site (with a reader's poll and articles), on its radio show, on other Web sites, and in various articles. [More]

Deal for charity match could be done by today *
The proposed golf event to boost Toronto in the wake of SARS is inching closer toward reality. [More]

Finding comfort zone is essential *
There is no harder tournament to prepare for than the British Open. If you think it's easy to pack a bag full of turtlenecks, rain gear and long underwear when it's desert weather in Utah, think again. [More]

Gagné, Weir compete for athlete of year *
While Mike Weir toodled around the Hamilton Golf and Country Club yesterday, Éric Gagné was at Coors Field in Denver -- baseball's version of a pitch-and-putt course -- wondering, if not necessarily worrying, about how much longer this string of perfection can go on. [More]

Getting right bounce, a matter of course *
Out not long after dawn on the baked links of the Royal St. George's Golf Club, Tiger Woods was involved in a complex reconnaissance mission. How would his tee shot land, and more to the point, finish on the par-four, 388-yard ninth hole? [More]

Golf charity match comes undone *
The Rolling Stones have left and Tiger Woods won't be coming. [More]

Golf event needs government go-ahead *
The star-powered golf event featuring Tiger Woods aimed at boosting Toronto's tourism and hospitality industry in the wake of SARS is a go, at least according to Canada's largest restaurateur. [More]

Golf really is for the birds *
At the risk of irritating the environmental activists out there, here is some fascinating research coming to the annual meeting of the American Ornithologists' Union next month: It seems the game is good for birds. [More]

Golfers follow bouncing ball *
No other major championship requires as much good fortune as the Open Championship. [More]

Golfing for the planet *
For those who crave a way to slow global warming, but would like to enjoy themselves in the process, U.S. scientists have two words of advice: Play golf. [More]

Hockey Goes Golfing: Fleury enjoys the 'good' times *
Back in the city where memories are good, NHL star seems content as he looks forward, not back, ALLAN MAKI reports [More]

Hopes of a nation on Weir's shoulders *
How many people does it take to be Mike Weir this week at the Bell Canadian Open? [More]

Masters win unlikely to change Weir *
How many times will somebody ask Mike Weir the question, "So, tell me, how much has your life changed since you won the Masters?" before he answers, "Why would you think it has to change? It was pretty good before. I mean, it's up to me how much it changes, isn't it?" [More]

Mike Weir: Every inch a PGA champ *
Despite backslide early in final round, Weir remains in race for player of year [More]

Mike Weir: Winning sets up a balancing act between golf game and family *
Winning on the PGA Tour is a great thing. It's proof that all the work you put in during the year -- and during your career -- has paid off, and you can play your best golf when it matters most. There's no better feeling on the golf course. [More]

Name It Golf, Inc *
Personalized Golf Gifts by Name It Golf, Inc. is a premier site we recommend with confidence -- they offer the products and services you want, with a name you can trust! [More]

No joking, Hope simply loved the game *
Golfers want to break 100 and live to the same age, still active in the game. Bob Hope, who died on Sunday at his home in Toluca Lake, Calif., did both. [More]

Now for something green: our new national sport *
Canadians may have a major decision on their hands, thanks to Mike Weir's historic triumph as the first Canadian to win the Masters, golf's Stanley Cup without the octopuses and loss of blood. [More]

Officials grateful for help of Weir *
The Royal Canadian Golf Association has had a number of challenges as it tries to drum up interest on the PGA Tour for the 2003 Bell Canadian Open. [More]

Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, St Andrews ****
This is Scotland's mecca for golfers, and I predict it will soon be the mecca for spa-goers. [More]

Planning for golf exhibition bogs down *
After a series of conference calls and meetings, a proposed golf event featuring Tiger Woods that would benefit Toronto in the wake of SARS has settled into a stalemate. [More]

Rookie comes out of nowhere *
Curtis was a late qualifier playing in first major, but it didn't seem to matter [More]

SARS plan enlists Woods *
Is Tiger Woods coming to Toronto for a star-studded golf exhibition to benefit the city's SARS-ravaged tourism industry? [More]

Science looks at taming golf's yips *
Bob Jensen's nickname is "No Way" — appropriate when he stands over a one-foot putt under pressure. [More]

Singh wins Canadian Open *
Chalk up one more win for golf's tortoise over the hare, in this case the Fijian tortoise over the all-Canadian hare. [More]

The Mike Weir brand *
Success on the Masters greens last year has translated into lots of green for the Canadian golfer. But the long-term goal is to turn him into a corporate name. MICHAEL GRANGE reports. [More]

Tiger Woods coasts to Western Open title *
Tiger Woods is going to the British Open with a little bit of history on his side. [More]

Tiger Woods grinds out a major victory *
Woods held off a determined Chris DiMarco to win his fourth Masters title and ninth major championship yesterday. [More]

Tour leader Weir vaults into third *
Mike Weir has climbed to third in the world golf rankings, behind No. 1 Tiger Woods and No. 2 Ernie Els. [More]

TV viewer trips up Azinger *
Golfer awarded a two-stroke penalty after violation spotted by rules junkie [More]

US Open: Golf with a Canadian spin *
That was some fine-looking leaderboard for Canadian fans during much of yesterday's final round of the U.S. Open at the Olympia Fields club, what with both Masters champion Mike Weir on it along with Ian Leggatt. [More]

Weir a major trailblazer *
Mike Weir has always appreciated golf's history; now he's part of it. [More]

Weir back in the swing of things after a short break *
Masters champion slowly revs up after a busier than normal off-season. [More]

Weir cuts short final practice round *
Mike Weir didn't spend a lot of time exploring the rolling, rugged and scorched terrain of Royal St. George's on Wednesday as he called time on his final practice round at the British Open after just a couple of holes. [More]

Weir fights frustration as he sorts out his game *
When his ball sailed on the wind for high rough left of the fairway from the 17th tee yesterday, Mike Weir banged the head of his driver against the ground, and rightfully so. [More]

Weir fights swing, weather *
Canadian shoots four over par through 15 holes. [More]

Weir fights swing, weather *
Canadian shoots four over par through 15 holes. [More]

Weir has dream come true *
The 67th Masters is supposed to be about Tiger Woods's attempt to become the first golfer to win a third consecutive green jacket. But so far, it's about Mike Weir's drive to become the first Canadian to win a major. [More]

Weir's moment wins out over Gagné's perfect season *
Growing up in Bright's Grove, Ont., Mike Weir was a pretty fair pitcher before he gave up baseball as a teenager to concentrate on golf. [More]

Woods fails to meet tough standards *
For first time since his 1999 PGA crown, he won't be defending champ in a major [More]

Woods stumbles, keeps lead *
Tiger Woods got off to the kind of start that puts records in danger. By the end of the round, he was barely hanging on. [More]

Worldwide exposure for Toronto golf event *
Exhibition with Woods, Weir, Sorenstam, Kane could draw 250 million viewers [More]

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WPGA: Kane on course to find a little patience *
Charlottetown native looks to Weir for inspiration in her return to Canada [More]