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Dustin Johnson and his caddy spent a whole lot of cash in that sandy little spot at Whistling Straits during the PGA Championship 2010 final round. Besides missing a three way playoff with Bubba Watson and Martin Kymer, and one that would have had me betting on him as the next PGA Champion, his eventual tie for 5th after a two-stroke penalty cost him a cool quarter mil. At 10% his caddy dropped 25k. Sadly, he was the best player that day too.

I've got to assign blame for this boo boo primarily to Johnson's caddy, who as I understand it was not his regular looper. Even in the heat of the moment and with all that gallery tramping in the bunker he should have said something to his player to the effect, "local rules may stipulate that this sand is in fact a bunker so just to be on the safe side – don't ground your club."

There is plenty more blame to go around even on Dustin Johnson's part and while he handled it well and seemed to be philosophical about it, it has to hurt, big time.

Who do you think was to blame for this, if not his caddy?

I prefer to remember Dustin Johnson in better times, such as this candid and funny interview he did on Maginnes Uncut.

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Image via WikipediaUsing the Golf Diet - A Golfer Will Get and Stay Slim

The Golf Diet for Health Conscious Golfers

Putt small portions in your mouth.

Eat lots of greens.

Approach processed foods carefully.

Avoid chips by presenting a closed face.

Keep healthy sauces in the condiment caddie.

Take just a drop of cream for your coffee.

Minimize your fat intake.

Check the loft on your fork to make sure it doesn't cut more than it should.

Leave those loose impediments on the table.

Mulligans on meals (seconds) are not allowed.

Stay out of the cart as much as you can.

Sugar is out of bounds for the golfer.

Follow through on your plan to eat healthier.

A hacker is a golfer that can't carve a roast OR hit a golf ball.

Slice your whole grain breads thinly.

And above all, drink lots of casual water!

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U.S. Open final round Sundays have always been special, to the eventual winners obviously, but a U.S. Open Sunday and Fathers Day falling on the same day at Pebble Beach is special and has always provided some sentimental moments. 2010 was no different and as a TV spotter stationed on the 18th hole I was able to get some exclusive footage of two contestants, PGA Tour players who went a step further to recognize the special relationship they have with their Dads.

On the 18th tee,  Drew Watney and Steve Wheatcroft exchanged their regular caddies for their respective fathers and played their last hole with Dad on the bag! I may have been the only one to know it because they didn't make any announcements or inform any tournament officials, they just did it! Are you listening Nike and Mr. Knight – here are two guys who "just do it!"

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I am getting kinda tired of the grandstanding tactics that these high profile attorneys use when they have a weak case, blowing smoke to stir up the female population just to create a diversion with some catchy little slogan.

Just remember this little ditty ladies, if you are in need of slogan material: if he doesnt hit, you must submit -

Of course that's a bad joke but just look at this latest sleezy attempt to extort more money from Tiger Woods.

OMG! An ADULT film actress has been traumatized by yet another black weenie.

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Our friends at Phoenix Country Club are up to their old tricks again, drawing accusations of discriminatory practices. It's the second time in the past three years that the club has come under scrutiny involving discrimination.

In the first instance, a 2007 complaint launched an investigation by the Arizona Attorney General's Office's Civil Rights Division over the club's long-standing tradition of separate drinking and dining facilities for men and women members. After a protracted battle, the club ended up losing that one and opened up their dining facilities to all.

This time a female club member has filed suit in court, claiming that the club's board members breached their contract with her by taking full membership dues and failing to offer her the same services as men members.  She alleges that the club's female members are no longer able to play in tournaments. This lady decided she had had enough, resigned, and asked for her dues back. No way says the club. (more…)

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