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LPGA event in Bahamas cut to 54 holes

7:46 PM, May 22, 2013

The inaugural Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic was cut to 54 holes on Wednesday, a day before the event was to begin.

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Vela fires one-under leading No. 5 Razorbacks

6:10 PM, May 22, 2013

University of Arkansas senior Victoria Vela carded a one-under 71 leading the fifth-ranked Razorbacks to a 293 in second round action at the 2013 NCAA Women's Golf Championship in Athens, Ga., Wednesday.

Eure named to SEC Community Service Team

4:10 PM, May 22, 2013

Josh Eure of the No. 12 University of Arkansas men's golf team was named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service Team on Wednesday afternoon by the league office in Birmingham, Ala.

ASU Sports Medicine golf event set for June 17

1:27 PM, May 22, 2013

Those individuals who enjoy the sport of playing golf and would like to participate in a fun-filled event for a worthy cause are invited to participate in the 14th annual Arkansas State University Sports Medicine Golf Scramble, which will be held Monday, June 17, at the Jonesboro (Ark.) Country Club.

Photo Courtesy: UA Athletics (Walt Beazley)

Lavy leads Razorbacks in first round

6:17 PM, May 21, 2013

Junior Emma Lavy fired a one over 73 leading the fifth-ranked University of Arkansas women's golf team to an 11th-place start after first round action at the 2013 NCAA Championship in Athens, Ga., Tuesday. Arkansas shot eight-over 296 for the first round.

Angles named SLC men's golf student-athlete of the year

6:13 PM, May 21, 2013

University of Central Arkansas' Pep Angles was named the Southland Conference Men's Golf Student-Athlete of the Year on Tuesday in conjunction with the release of the All-Academic teams.

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Golf Tidbits: Is the anchor ban needed?

9:14 AM, May 21, 2013

The United States Golf Association and Royal & Ancient Golf Club announced Tuesday they are enacting the anchored putting ban as a new rule in 2016.

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Golf's governing bodies ban anchored strokes

7:30 AM, May 21, 2013

The United States Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient Golf Club have announced a rule change prohibiting anchored strokes.

No. 5 Razorback women's golf ready for NCAAs

6:47 PM, May 20, 2013

The fifth-ranked University of Arkansas women's golf team wrapped up a pair of practice rounds and is ready to tee it up at the 2013 NCAA Championship at the UGA Golf Course in Athens, Ga., Tuesday.

Photo Courtesy: UCA Athletics (Steve East)

UCA's Roth named to SLC All-Academic team

5:51 PM, May 20, 2013

University of Central Arkansas senior golfer Julia Roth added one more honor to her long list of career highlights Monday when she was named to the 2013 Southland Conference All-Academic team.

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This Week in Golf -- May 23 through May 26

4:52 PM, May 20, 2013

PGA TOUR - CROWNE PLAZA INVITATIONAL AT COLONIAL, Colonial Country Club, Ft. Worth, Texas - Jason Dufner came to Colonial last year the week after winning for the second time on the PGA Tour.