http://www.tribstar.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:51:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_311235228.html http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_311235228.html It would seem that the more you learn about Pete Dye, the golf course architect, the more there is to admire about the man. It was decades ago when Dye determined that the insurance business was not for him, and he decided to begin designing golf courses. Even Pete, himself, in all likelihood, couldn’t have known the impact he was going to make on the golf world. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:15:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_297171533.html http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_297171533.html With pristine fairways, greens and bunkers providing a colorful patchwork, the course provides onlookers with the opportunity to witness some of the best experiences Mother Nature can provide. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_284000537.html http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_284000537.html Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:42:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_269234346.html http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_269234346.html When it comes to winning club championships it would appear that amiable Ron Holmes has held a “corner on the market” while winning a total of 28 of these titles throughout his 50 years as an amateur golfer. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:40:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_241234145.html http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_241234145.html Tiger Woods wants to win major golf championships, and he wants to win them in the worst way. With 14 of them already in his resume, it looked obvious that the 2009 PGA Championship would be No. 15, especially since Tiger, No. 1 in the world, had never lost a major holding the lead going into the final round. But then, as most golfers know, cow pasture pool can be a crazy, weird and wild game. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:45:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_227225540.html http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_227225540.html Watching the WGC Bridgestone Invitational played at Firestone Country Club last Sunday brought to mind an often-repeated story with a Terre Haute flavor. Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:34:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_199233455.html http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_199233455.html Golfers beware! They’re lurking out there on golf courses all over the world, ready to create havoc. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:38:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_185214014.html http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_185214014.html For nearly 90 years the surname “KAPERAK” has signified legendary golfers who have made their marks in competition in Indiana as well as Illinois. Sun, 31 May 2009 00:14:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_151001616.html http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_151001616.html It was back in 2007 when area golf fans were happy to learn that Chad Collins from nearby Cloverdale had earned his PGA Tour card for 2008. Sat, 16 May 2009 23:43:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_136234345.html http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_136234345.html Several decades in the past, there were a couple of golf competitions that players enjoyed. These events were always open to players of all abilities and entry fees were minimal. Sat, 02 May 2009 23:42:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_122234310.html http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_122234310.html Sat, 25 Oct 2008 23:30:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_299233200.html http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_299233200.html On the local scene 50 years ago, the Terre Haute Golf Association had readied a slate of tournaments for Terre Haute and Wabash Valley divoteers. Sat, 18 Oct 2008 22:41:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_292224242.html http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_292224242.html “Time Flies.”Although consisting of just two words, this axiom conjures up a multitude of golfers’ recollections that have transpired during the past half-century. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:41:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_250233921.html http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_250233921.html Most any young lady who exhibits a passion for the game of golf would be happy to follow in the footsteps of former Terre Haute South standout, Kelli Holloway. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:47:00 +0000 http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_236224836.html http://www.tribstar.com/rubofthegreen/local_story_236224836.html Most professional golfers are out to fill their coffers with all the cash they can win, but there have been two notable exceptions to that line of thinking.