National Post

MPs want tax deductions on 'valid business expense': golfing National Post “It comes across to the non-golfer as special treatment for people golfing.” “We believe what government really needs to do is hunt down and eliminate sketchy tax breaks, like they did back in 1972 with green fees,” he said. and more »

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Emmy Rossum plays Fiona Gallagher on “Shameless,” the oldest child in the rambunctious Gallagher clan. And although her character’s only 21 years-old, because her dad Frank is alcoholic and her mother’s gone, taking care of her 5 brothers and …

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Golfer beats the odds — twice Charleston Post Courier Two things every golfer dreams of — a hole in one and a double eagle — and Ball made both in the same round! Bob Ball's rare feat occurred this week on the Links Course at Wild Dunes. The golfing gods were certainly smiling on the part-time Isle of … and more »

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GOLF: Royal Birkdale golfer Florentyna Parker reveals her plans for 2012 on … Liverpool Daily Post FLORENTYNA PARKER is hoping less proves to be more as she sets out to avoid a repeat of the blip that undermined her golfing ambitions in 2011. The Royal Birkdale player is to miss the opening events of the Ladies European Tour in Australia and New …

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There is nothing more enjoyable after a round of golf than homemade sausage and mash, steak and kidney pie or a plate of liver, bacon and onions. And stewards at most English clubs know their way into a golfer’s stomach. So how about this for a contrast …

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Frederick News Post (subscription)

Warm weather boosts winter golfing Frederick News Post (subscription) By Ike Wilson Frederick County is one of the most popular golfing destinations in Maryland, second to Ocean City, and unusually warm weather is boosting winter play. Except for two cold days earlier this week, winter has been relatively mild, … and more »

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Southport golfer Matthew Baldwin looks ahead to rookie year on European Tour Liverpool Daily Post But the 25-year-old former Lancashire county champion knows the challenge ahead will be as much a mental battle as a technical contest as he pits his wits against some of the world's best golfers. Speaking from his base in East London ahead of the …

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Winter 2011-12 better for golfing than sledding or skiing so far Washington Post (blog) By Greg Postel If you want winter weather in the Lower 48, maps showing regions covered by above and below normal temperatures around the globe aren't very encouraging . In recent weekly averages, only a few places in the entire western hemisphere have … and more »

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HONOLULU — It didn’t take President Obama long to get back into the, er, swing of things in his native Hawaii on Saturday. After leaving Washington after a final bruising political battle over the payroll tax cut, Obama hit the links on Day …

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City Notes: Council could boost Reid Golf Course pond project funding to … Appleton Post Crescent The extra money would cover design costs associated with recommendations from the Golf Course Advisory Committee, which represents the golfing community. For months, golfers have expressed dismay — and at times outrage — at the city's plan to build …

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