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Donald Ross Hyde Park Golf Club in Jacksonville Florida

A Jacksonville landmark since 1925, Hyde Park Golf Club has a lot of that which causes Donald Ross' legions of devotees to revisit his courses again and again: the elevated, crowned greens; the artfully and strategically placed bunkers; the focus on strategy over brute strength.

Management problem mars round at Amelia Island Plantation near Jacksonville Florida

I played three of Amelia Island Plantation four resort golf courses. The layouts of the Oak Marsh (Dye), Ocean Links (Weed & Dye) and Long Point (Fazio) courses were all nice, with a bit of drama on each as they made their way to and along the ocean and dunes. The scene was marred only by the seven-story condos that also shoved the ocean breezes back down on the holes, making them more testing.

Phil Mickelson wins PGA Tour s The Players Championship

Phil Mickelson's new relationship with swing coach Butch Harmon seems to have paid immediate dividends, as Mickelson used a solid, workman-like final round to win The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Mickelson used his second consecutive round of 69 to close out the event and take home the $1.62-million winner's paycheck.

Phil Mickelson talks about his win at the PGA Tour s 2007 Players Championship

Three weeks after starting with a new coach, Phil Mickelson has a new title to his name. Mickelson shot a 3-under-par 69 at TPC Sawgrass yesterday for a commanding victory at The Players Championship. Sergio Garcia was second, while Tiger Woods finished out of the top 10.

Mickelson Sabbatini roll to first round lead at The Players Championship while Tiger tumbles

Phil Mickelson's work with new swing coach Butch Harmon showed promise on Thursday, as Phil Mickelson fired a 67 to hold a share of the lead following the first round of The Players Championship. Co-leader Rory Sabbatini said he has little to fear from Tiger Woods these days.

Weather the huge factor in opening round of PGA Tour s Players Championship

The weather was the story during the first round of the PGA Tour's 2007 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass outside Jacksonville, Fla.

Woods Mickelson Scott weigh Sawgrass and 2007 Players Championship

The best golfers in the world are gathered this week in Jacksonville, Fla.for the PGA Tour's 2007 Players Championship at the legendary TPC Sawgrass. Tiger Woods, a winner last week in Charlotte, is the favorite, but plenty of other golfers are looking to take home the title on a course that has seen some renovations recently. This is the first time the tournament has been staged in May.

Tiger Woods It s not easy to win majors in your 20s

World No. 1 Tiger Wood said he is not surprised that more young golfers in their 20s have not won on the PGA Tour. The way the tour is set up makes winning at an early age difficult, Woods said.

Jacksonville one of Florida s best cities for a bachelors golf trip

Jacksonville is the sleeper city for buddies' golf trips in Florida. Though it's often overshadowed by Orlando, Atlanta or even Charlotte, Jax has plenty to offer when it comes to golf and off-course entertainment. Its proximity to the World Golf Village in St. Augustine puts it close to great courses. And nightlife? There's plenty.

Florida s TPC Sawgrass Stadium course is back with a vengeance

The famed Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass in Florida recently re-opened after an eight-month renovation. The Pete Dye design got an extra 140 yards and revamped fairways and greens to get it in top shape for The Players Championship in May.