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Welcome to the Dr. Bob News & Publications Section. Here you'll find news stories, features, press releases, and information about Dr. Bob, upcoming events, and advances in the field of mental conditioning.

Dr. Bob to speak at Golfweek Golfest's The Villages in March!

Dr. Bob to speak at Golfweek Golfest's The Villages in March!
3-7-2010:
Dr. Bob had a wonderful time presenting the mental game to participants at the Orlando Golfest and he is looking forward to his Raving Fans at The Villages in the first week of March! Get ready...it is going to be a blast!

Danny Krazit leads Embry Riddle to Conference Title!

Danny Krazit leads Embry Riddle to Conference Title!
3-2-2010:
Danny Krazit played a key role in helping the Eagles win their first Sun Conference Championship in ten years! Great job Danny...keep it going in the NAIA championships!

Dr. Bob visits the Memphis Tiger Golf Team!

Dr. Bob visits the Memphis Tiger Golf Team!
3-2-2010:
Dr. Bob Winters visited the University of Memphis and spent time with the Tigers to help them get off to a great golfing 2010! Dr. Bob says: What a great facility and a great group of golfers! Go Tigers!

Game Changer

Game Changer
2-28-2010:
Tiger Woods may not be the same when-or if-he returns to competition. He may be even better, says a local sports psychologist. But it wouldn't be out of character for a defiant Woods to play on his own terms.

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Koepka Leads Men's Golf Team

Koepka Leads Men's Golf Team
2-14-2010:
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii - Florida State University sophomore Brooks Koepka shot an even par 72 and moved into a tie for eighth place individual standings and the No. 4 ranked Seminole men's golf team is in 13th place in the 20th Annual Mauna Lani Invitational at the Mauna Lani North Course. Koepka shot his second consecutive strong round (73-72) and has a 36-hole total of 145 - he enters the final round of the event only five strokes out of the individual lead.

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Quinn Griffing captures National Senior Stroke Play Title!

Quinn Griffing captures National Senior Stroke Play Title!
2-14-2010:
Quinn Griffing of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Roy Vucinich of Moon Township, Pa., were the big winners Jan. 14, in the 26th annual PGA Senior Stroke Play Championship at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Griffing, 51, co-owner and PGA head professional of the Donald Ross Golf Club, was the overall low scorer for age groups 50-54 and 55-59, finishing with a five under par 67 on the Ryder Course for a 54-hole total of 205. Vucinich, 62, a PGA Life Member and professional emeritus at Allegheny Country Club in Sewickley, Pa., birdied the first four holes on the back nine of the Wanamaker Course enroute to a 9-under-par 63. At 200, he was the top finisher by seven strokes for players 60 years and older.

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James and Hally Leadbetter have BIG week at Black Diamond!

James and Hally Leadbetter have BIG week at Black Diamond!
2-14-2010:
James and Hally Leadbetter, son and daughter of David Leadbetter and both Dr. Bob students, had great performances at the FCWT Black Challenge. James had a 2nd place finish firing 75-74 while Hally finished 3rd shooting 77-77. Great job guys!

Florida Southern Lady Mocs going to Kiawah Island in 2010 opener!

Florida Southern Lady Mocs going to Kiawah Island in 2010 opener!
2-14-2010:
Dr. Bob recently met the Lady Mocs to help them prepare for their 2010 Spring opener at The Tusculum Intercollegiate tournament at Kiawah Island, South Carolina. The Lady Mocs are looking forward to marching their way to the NCAA Div. II National Championship. Go Mocs!

Rocky Khara signs with VCU Rams!

Rocky Khara signs with VCU Rams!
2-4-2010:
Dr. Bob student, Rocky Khara, recently signed a national letter of intent to attend Virgina Commonwealth University and play golf for the Rams. Rocky has compiled a fine junior career of solid finishes and wins and he is going to be an exciting Division I golfer. Congratulations Rocky...you have earned it!


Justin Kim earns 2010 Korean PGA Tour Card!

Justin Kim earns 2010 Korean PGA Tour Card!
2-4-2010:
Justin Kim, a devoted student of Dr. Bob, earned his Korean PGA tour card recently. Justin fired rounds of 74-75-71-70 in the final round of a grueling four stage process to earn his KPGA Tour card for 2010! Awesome job Justin!


Julieta Granada shoots final round 67 to obtain LPGA Card!

Julieta Granada shoots final round 67 to obtain LPGA Card!
2-4-2010:
Dr. Bob student, Julieta Granada from Paraguay, fired a five under par 67 on the LPGA Legends course to secure her playing privileges for the upcoming season. Julieta scored -6 under for 90 holes to finish in fourth place and earn full playing privileges. Great work Julieta!


Lisa Meldrum of Montreal, Canada earns her LPGA Tour Card!

Lisa Meldrum of Montreal, Canada earns her LPGA Tour Card!
12-28-2009:
Lisa Meldrum fired rounds of 71-70-75-68-71 to tally a five round total of 355 to earn her 2010 LPGA Tour card. Lisa has been steadily improving every month for the past two years. Dr. Bob says congratulations Lisa on a job well-done!


Quinn Griffing fires 63 to put himself on Champions Tour!

Quinn Griffing fires 63 to put himself on Champions Tour!
12-16-2009:
Quinn Griffing of Fort Wayne, Indiana shot the low round of the Champions Tour Qualifying School with an eight under par 63 to set himself up to play on the Champions Tour for 2010. Quinn has worked with Dr. Bob for the past two years and he is living his dream! Super performance Quinn!


Ryan Blaum Wins 2nd Stage with 20 under par!

Ryan Blaum Wins 2nd Stage with 20 under par!
12-12-2009:
Long time student of Dr. Bob, Ryan Blaum won the 2nd stage of European PGA School with rounds of 68-65-67-68 for a final tally of 20 under. Ryan is currently in the Final Stage playing to earn his tour card. Great job Ryan!


Melissa Edmonson wins her first FCWT Golf Tournament!

Melissa Edmonson wins her first FCWT Golf Tournament!
12-12-2009:
Melissa earned her first win on the FCWT Golf Circuit at Grand Cypress Golf Club with rounds of 72-76 to hang on and win! Dr. Bob is very proud of you!


Dean Gultula wins after just one visit with Dr. Bob!

Dean Gultula wins after just one visit with Dr. Bob!
12-12-2009:
Dean Gultula recently visited Dr. Bob and two days after his initial visit, Dean went out and won his first OGA golf tournament with a two under score of 70 to earn his first victory of the early winter season! Great work Dean!


Quinn Griffing headed to Champions Tour School Final!

Quinn Griffing headed to Champions Tour School Final!
12-2-2009:
Quinn Griffing of Fort Wayne, Indiana birdied his third extra hole in a playoff and is headed to Scottsdale, Arizona to obtain his 2010 Champions Tour Card. Quinn had a last minute briefing with Dr. Bob on staying focused and the work paid off! Good luck Quinn!


Tyler Leon and Drew Weaver headed to 2nd stage of PGA Tour School!

Tyler Leon and Drew Weaver headed to 2nd stage of PGA Tour School!
12-2-2009:
Longtime Dr. Bob students, Tyler Leon and Drew Weaver, are headed to the tough 2nd stage of PGA Tour Qualifying school. Drew, by virtue of his US Open finish, is already exempt through 2nd stage, while Tyler earned his way firing great first stage qualifying round scores. Good luck to the both of you!


Chris Shaffer reunites with Dr. Bob to create great music!

Chris Shaffer reunites with Dr. Bob to create great music!
12-2-2009:
Athlete and musician, Chris Shaffer, recently reunited with Dr. Bob and is off and running in creating new music and stepping to the top of the entertainment industry. Extraordinarily gifted with a talent for great melodies with a message, Dr. Bob says: Chris, keep on rockin' in 2010!


Olympia High School heading to Florida State Championship

Olympia High School heading to Florida State Championship
11-12-2009:
The Olympia High School Titan Golf Team has been visiting with Dr. Bob the past two weeks and it has paid off in victories in the Class AA District and Regional Championships! The Titans are now off to accomplish a Florida State Golf Title! Go Titans and play like the champions you are!


Ashley Armstrong leads team to Illinois HS State Golf Championship Title!

Ashley Armstrong leads team to Illinois HS State Golf Championship Title!
11-12-2009:
Ashley Armstrong's work with Dr. Bob has led her to play some smart and gutty golf to lead Homewood - Flossmoor High School to the Illinois State High School AA Women's Golf Championships. Ashley shot rounds of 74-75 in tough conditions and set the pace for her team that won by a whopping 41 shots! Awesome job Ashley!


Steve Marino qualifies to play in HSBC World Golf Championship!

Steve Marino qualifies to play in HSBC World Golf Championship!
11-12-2009:
Via his great play this season, Steve Marino has qualified to participate in the HSBC World Championship to be held Nov. 5 - 8 at Sheshan, Shanghai. This is the final World Golf Championship event for the 2009 season and Steve and Dr. Bob have been working together to make this a great trip to China. Go get em' Steve!


Ryan Garrity named 2009 Southern FLorida Section PGA Player of the Year!

Ryan Garrity named 2009 Southern FLorida Section PGA Player of the Year!
11-2-2009:
Ryan Garrity was recently named as the 2009 SFPGA Player of the Year due to his consistent play and numerous wins With this award, Ryan will play in two PGA tour events next year, The Honda Classic and the Puerto Rico Classic. Also, Ryan will play in the National Club Professional Championship. Way to go Ryan!


Bob Lerner wins Men's Club Championship at Greenacres Country Club in New Jersey!

Bob Lerner wins Men's Club Championship at Greenacres Country Club in New Jersey!
11-2-2009:
Bob Lerner played some excellent golf this summer and won the Men's Division of the annual club championship at Greenacres Country Club in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Dr. Bob worked with Bob during the winter season and Bob has gone on to play some of the best golf of his life this year. Awesome work Bob!


Ashley Armstrong has a Super Fall leading her to multiple victories!

Ashley Armstrong has a Super Fall leading her to multiple victories!
11-2-2009:
Ashley Armstrong of Flossmoor, Illinois has been diligently working with Dr. Bob on her mental game and it is really paying off! Her last three rounds have been 67-68-69 and she is now heading into the Illinois State High School Girl's Championship as a major contender. Keep up the great work Ashley! You are the real deal!


Florida Southern Mocs behind M.J. Audette win season opener by 24 shots!

Florida Southern Mocs behind M.J. Audette win season opener by 24 shots!
10-15-2009:
The Florida Southern Women's Golf Team won their first event of the season by a whopping 24 shots over their closest competitor! M. J. Audette, a longtime student of Dr. Bob, captured her first collegiate victory by shooting a wonderful final round of 2 under 70 to lead all competitors. Way to go Mocs and M.J.!


Ryan Blaum wins 1st Stage of European Tour Qualifying with 17 under score!

Ryan Blaum wins 1st Stage of European Tour Qualifying with 17 under score!
10-15-2009:
Longtime student of Dr. Bob, Ryan Blaum went to England and won the first stage of European Tour School with an impressive score of 17 under par for four rounds. Ryan capped off his success with a sparkling 2nd round shooting 63! Awesome work Ryan! Keep the great play going!


Steve Marino goes over $ 2 Million Dollar Mark!

Steve Marino goes over $ 2 Million Dollar Mark!
8-29-2009:
Steve started working with Dr. Bob in early January and he has created a big time year earning over $ 2 Million Dollars in prize money on the PGA Tour prior to the start of the PGA Tour Fall Season! Along the way, he has become one of the tours' most consistent money winners and has earned a spot in the 2010 Masters tournament at Augusta. Great job Steve!


Four of Dr. Bob's students pass through 1st stage of Euro Tour School!

Four of Dr. Bob's students pass through 1st stage of Euro Tour School!
8-29-2009:
Trent Leon, Ryan Blaum, Tim Stewart and Jonathan Moore have all advanced through the first stage of European Tour School and are looking forward to securing their European Tour Cards for 2010. Ryan shot a wonderful 17 under to lead all competitors while Trent fired a great 65 in the final round to advance. Way to go fellas!


Rafael Claux wins big this summer in South America!

Rafael Claux wins big this summer in South America!
8-28-2009:
Rafael Claux has taken the Dr. Bob philosophy of taking his game to new levels in South America this summer. In addition to being the Number One ranked player in the Federation of Peru and South America, Rafael wins the Scotiabank Open Golf II 2009 tournament by a whopping nine shots! Way to go Rafael!


Drew Weaver helps US Team to retain 2009 Walker Cup!

Drew Weaver helps US Team to retain 2009 Walker Cup!
8-28-2009:
Drew achieved his last amateur goal and that was to help the United States win a Walker Cup victory over Great Britain and Ireland. Dr. Bob is very proud that you played a winning part to represent your country and to retain the cup for the United States!


Ryan Garrity Claims the Victory at the South Florida PGA Section Championship Presented by TaylorMade-adidas Golf

Gavin Noble wins big in San Diego!
8-28-2009:
PGA Director of Golf Ryan Garrity from The Dye Preserve earned the title at the 2009 South Florida PGA Section Championship on Thursday, August 27th on the Lakes Course at Bear Lakes Country Club. Garrity won by three strokes, marking his second Section Championship win in the past three years, also victorious in 2007.

Garrity secured the win with five birdies and a final round score of 68, totaling 206 for the Championship. He took home the trophy in addition to $4,034 from the tournament purse and bonus pool.

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Gavin Noble wins big in San Diego!

Gavin Noble wins big in San Diego!
8-28-2009:
Gavin Noble wins the San Diego Junior Masters this past month with great scores and an incredible mindset! Gavin has been on a roll ever since he visited with Dr. Bob and he is racking up the wins and hoisting the hardware! Gavin, Y.E. Yang must have learned how to powerlift from you! Great job!

Rocky scores first AJGA victory in Mexico!

Rocky scores first AJGA victory in Mexico!
8-28-2009:
In the Boys Division, Khara's got to hoist the champion's trophy, a replica of the Mayakoba Golf Classic's trophy, after finishing in the top-15 five times previously in his AJGA career. Playing with a one-shot lead Thursday, he said he wasn't feeling the pressure until the last few holes.

"I just tried to not focus on the lead being so close," Khara said. "The wind was my real struggle today, I'm not a great wind player, but I was able to hold on and get it done."

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Meldrum Gets First Win On Duramed FUTURES Tour

Meldrum Gets First Win On Duramed FUTURES Tour
8-20-2009:
LISA MELDRUM of Montreal, Quebec, became the third Canadian to win on the 2009 Duramed FUTURES Tour last week when she captured her first Tour title at the $100,000 iMPACT Classic in Richmond, Va.

She not only grabbed her first professional title Stateside, but she broke free from a crowded leaderboard and posted a final-round score of 5-under 67 to finish at 208 (-8) at Richmond Country Club.

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Congratulations to Drew Weaver on being named one of the eight players to the US Team for 2009 Walker Cup Match.

Congratulations to Drew Weaver on being named one of the eight players to the US Team for 2009 Walker Cup Match.
8-18-2009:
Dr. Bob is proud of Drew's accomplishments this year and feels that he's a great complement to the Walker Cup team. Congratulations!

Ryan Garrity Wins Back To Back MLGT Events

Ryan Garrity Wins Back To Back MLGT Events
8-13-2009:
Ryan Garrity of Jupiter made it two wins in as many days on the Minor League Golf Tour with a six under par 66 Thursday on the East course at Indian Spring Country Club. The head professional at The Dye Preserve near Jupiter and winner of the South Florida PGA Section Championship in 2007, Garrity bogeyed the second hole, then birdied Nos. 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15 and 16. He earned his first MLGT victory Wednesday with a 65 on the Estate course at PGA National.

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Mabrey Rebounds on Final Day to Claim AJGA Arkansas Junior at Blessings

Mabrey Rebounds on Final Day to Claim AJGA Arkansas Junior at Blessings
8-13-2009:
Matthew Mabrey of Little Rock, Ark., overcame a less-than-stellar second round to fire a final-round 71 and win the AJGA Arkansas Junior at Blessings by one stroke. Emma Talley of Princeton, Ky., claimed her third AJGA Open victory of a strong summer season with a tournament total of 8-over-par 224.

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Congratulations Michelle on being named to the 2009 Solheim Cup team!

Congratulations Michelle on being named to the 2009 Solheim Cup team!
8-11-2009:
Michelle was named by Solheim Cup Team Captain, Beth Daniel, to add some power and punch to this year's Solheim Cup team as a Captain's Pick. Dr. Bob just wants to say Congratulations Michelle! I know that you will be an outstanding representative for the USA team!

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Cho-Hunicke Crowned Champ at Stoneybrook

Cho-Hunicke Crowned Champ at Stoneybrook
8-8-2009:
The SunCoast Ladies Series wrapped up the final round of competition today at Stoneybrook Golf Club in Orlando with LPGA Tour veteran Jeanne Cho-Hunicke (Longwood, FL) earning her fourth SunCoast Ladies Series title.

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Adam Ball Wins the VSGA Junior Amateur

Adam Ball Wins the VSGA Junior Amateur
7-30-2009:
Richmond's Adam Ball shot a final round 4-under-par 68 to post a three-stroke victory as the 57th Virginia State Golf Association Junior Amateur Championship concluded today at the Country Club of Petersburg (6,854 yards, par 36-36-72).

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Steve Marino has worked his way to the top of the leaderboard at the halfway mark at the 2009 British Open!

Steve Marino has worked his way to the top of the leaderboard at the halfway mark at the 2009 British Open!
7-28-2009:
Steve played some tough-minded golf as he battled the Turnberry Golf Course in Scotland with scores of 67-68 in the first two rounds of the world's oldest major championship. Dr. Bob says: Maintain the process Steve, you are playing your game and the process is working!

Koepka takes 2-shot victory

Koepka takes 2-shot victory
7-17-2009:
If you beat Austin Cody in a golf tournament this summer, chances are you're going home with the trophy. Brooks Koepka raced ahead of Cody on Saturday with a sizzling four-hole stretch on Snee Farm Country Club's back nine and set a scoring record to win the 37th annual Rice Planters Amateur golf tournament.

Koepka, who was the Atlantic Coast Conference rookie of the year last season at Florida State, posted a final-round 67 and broke the tournament record by a stroke with his 72-hole total of 270, 18 under par. He also tied the tournament's 18-hole record Thursday with a 9-under 63.

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The FOZ wins another!

The FOZ wins another!
7-2-2009:
Richard Fosler of Marble Head Massachusetts, scores another victory in the prestigious 3-Day Member Guest at Brooklawn CC in Fairfield Connecticut. The Foz is one of Dr. Bob's most valued amateur golfers and Dr. Bob just wants to say: Great going Foz! You are the man and wow!!!!!...look at those pants!

Varnas Captures Women's Event

Varnas Captures Women's Event
6-29-2009:
On a day that finally felt like summer, 53 women golfers gathered at Colts Neck Golf Club for the 6th Women's Public Links Championship. In the single round stroke play event, Lauren Varnas of Pinch Brook G.C. bested the field by three strokes to win her first major State title. With a one-under par round of 70 on the 4,950 yard Colts Neck course, Varnas won over Karen Bouloucon of Crystal Springs and Hanna Ku of Neshanic Valley, who each shot two-over par 73.

In the net division, Cheryl Williams from the Women's Golf Association of NJ shot four-under par 67 to win over Margaret Shung of Hominy Hill and Anna Turner of the WGA.

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Drew Weaver has big impact at the US OPEN!

Drew Weaver has big impact at the US OPEN!
6-29-2009:
Congratulations to Drew Weaver who qualified for the 109th US Open and was the early first round leader with a 69. Drew went on to have several huge moments that excited the crowds at Bethpage Black. Dr. Bob says: Drew, I am proud of your success... keep it going!

Young Gavin Noble of Cartersville, Georgia captures the Texas Starburst Jr. Golf Classic at Waco, Texas!

Young Gavin Noble of Cartersville, Georgia captures the Texas Starburst Jr. Golf Classic at Waco, Texas!
6-27-2009:
Eight year old Gavin shot rounds of 36-35-38 during the three day tournament to capture the title by three shots. This is one of the biggest junior golf tournaments in the states and Gavin continues his winning ways! Dr. Bob says: Keep going Gavin, summer is just getting started!


PGA Tour Winner, Marc Turnesa joins Dr. Bob and his Winning Team!

PGA Tour Winner,  Marc Turnesa joins Dr. Bob and his Winning Team!
6-23-2009:
PGA Tour Winner, Marc Turnesa, has joined forces with Dr. Bob to help him continue his winning ways on the PGA Tour. Marc was a winner of the Justin Timberlake Shriner's Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas last fall and he wants to get back into the winner's circle with the assistance of Dr. Bob's mental strategies. Welcome aboard Marc! It's going to be a great summer and fall!


Aaron Eckstein of Virginia Tech qualifies as low scorer for both the Virginia Amateur and the Virginia State Open!

Aaron Eckstein of Virginia Tech qualifies as low scorer for both the Virginia Amateur and the Virginia State Open!
6-23-2009:
Aaron shot rounds of 67-70 and led all qualifiers and will now be eligible for both competitions during the summer. A recent visit to Dr. Bob got Aaron squared away and he went out and passed with flying colors! Way to go Aaron!

Two of Dr. Bob's young athletes qualified at different venues for the USGA Junior National Amateur!

Two of Dr. Bob's young athletes qualified at different venues for the USGA Junior National Amateur!
6-23-2009:
Hank Lebioda and Adam Ball both played great golf to qualify for this years' national junior championship. Hank shot rounds of 70-74 and Adam shot scores of 69-71 to qualify for the USGA Jr. National Championship! Dr. Bob is proud of each of you! Great thoughts be with you at the USGA Junior!

Adam Ball Tops Qualifiers for the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship in Sectional Qualifying at The Federal Club

Adam Ball, 15, of Richmond, Va., shot a 4-under-par 140 at The Federal Club (6,792 yards, par 36-36-72) to pace two golfers who qualified for the 2009 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship in 36-hole sectional qualifying. The championship will be played from July 20-25 at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. .

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PGA Tour star Steve Marino shot awesome rounds of 66, 67, 62 and 68 to get into a playoff for the Crowne Plaza Invitational title at Colonial Country Club.

PGA Tour star Steve Marino shot awesome rounds of 66, 67, 62  and 68 to get into a playoff for the Crowne Plaza Invitational title at Colonial Country Club.
6-8-2009:
In his first tournament as a card-carrying PGA TOUR member in 2007, Marino found himself paired with media sensation Michelle Wie at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Unlike many players, Marino couldn't have been happier.

"There were a lot of rookies I know who were praying they wouldn't get paired with her, because they dreaded it," Marino said after he made the cut and finished 34th. "I welcomed it, because I knew playing well with that kind of attention was only going to help my game."

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Dr. Bob has multiple students in US Open Sectional Qualifying

Dr. Bob has multiple students in US Open Sectional Qualifying
6-8-2009:
Dr. Bob is very proud of several of his students who made it through local qualifying and are now getting ready for the final step to Bethpage Black and the 2009 US Open. Luke Vargo, Carlos Fabregas, Arie Fauzi, Mark Turnesa, Robert Gamez and Steve Marino are all focused on getting to New York. Dr. Bob says "I hope to see all of you in New York!"

David Leadbetter Golf Academy/IMG Academies students spent Thursday morning in good company.

David Leadbetter Golf Academy/IMG Academies students spent Thursday morning in good company.
5-28-2009:
After Leadbetter worked with multiple students on the driving range, Dr. Bob Winters - one of the world's top golf psychologists and consultants - took some time to speak with students.

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Kali Griggs makes First Team All American

Kali Griggs makes First Team All American
5-16-2009:
The Gustavus women's golf team posted a final round score of 325 to hang on for third place at the NCAA Championships out of 21 teams. The 72-hole tournament, was played at the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Junior Kali Griggs (Burnsville, Minn.) wrapped up a strong tournament with a final round score of 79 (+7). Griggs finished tied for sixth overall (out of 111) with a 72-hole total of 77-80-78-79--314 to improve on her 84th place finish last year.

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Tim Stewart qualifies for 2009 British Open

Tim Stewart qualifies for 2009 British Open
5-27-2009:
Rookie professional, Tim Stewart, and veteran Asian Tour player, Terry Pilkadaris, earned two of the four places available, Stewart having to survive a nine way playoff for the fourth and final berth.

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Virginia Commonwealth University junior Lanto Griffin (Blacksburg, Va.) was named the Colonial Athletic Association's Men's Golfer of the Year.

Virginia Commonwealth University junior Lanto Griffin (Blacksburg, Va.) was named the Colonial Athletic Associations Mens Golfer of the Year.
5-11-2009:
Griffin led the Rams to their first CAA Men's Golf Championship title since 2002 and their eighth overall. The junior tied for third place in the conference championship, shooting 69-73-76=218 (+2) in the 54-hole event. Griffin placed among the top five in four events and the top 14 in six tournaments, highlighted by a second-place finish at the Rutherford Intercollegiate (76-70-70=216) in his first outing of the 2008-09 season.

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Gavin Noble, an Eight Year Old World Golf Champion

Gavin Noble, an eight year old World Golf Champion
5-12-2009:
Gavin Noble, an eight year old World Golf Champion and junior golf student of Dr. Bob exemplifies the lessons capable of being learned by young golfers with a commitment to the game. Dr. Bob works with Gavin to develop practice habits, physical skills, mental foundation, and emotional stability.

Koepka Named ACC Freshman Of The Year

Koepka Named ACC Freshman Of The Year
5-4-2009:
Florida State senior Matt Savage and sophomore Drew Kittleson were named to the All-ACC men's golf team and Brooks Koepka was named the ACC Freshman of the Year in a vote by the leagues 11 head coaches. Savage becomes the first Seminole player to earn All-ACC honors three times and Koepka is the first Seminole to be named as the ACC men's golf freshman of the year. It's the first time on the All-ACC team for Kittleson who played the Master's Championship in April and who will play in the US Open in June.

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Mocs & Burgner Second, Both Headed To D-II Championship

Mocs & Burgner Second, Both Headed To D-II Championship
5-5-2009:
Heather Burgner is headed back to the NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championship and this time her teammates will be with her.

The Moccasins made a run at first-place Nova Southeastern and held off Rollins to finish in second place at the super regional at Howey-in-the-Hills Tuesday, earning a spot in the Division II Championship May 13-16 at Findlay, Ohio.

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Hack, 19, Follows The Road Less Traveled To Snap Fitness Open Title

Hack, 19, Follows The Road Less Traveled To Snap Fitness Open Title
5-5-2009:
Jhared Hack took the road often cautioned against in professional sports and made the decision that is easily scrutinized - he left school early and turned professional. After a stellar junior and amateur career including wins at the 2006 Western Junior and the 2007 Western Amateur, Hack enrolled at the University of Central Florida.

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Stauffacher Takes The Medal at Lewis Aviator Classic

Stauffacher Takes The Medal at Lewis Aviator Classic
4-20-2009:
Alicia Stauffacher took a three-stroke victory individually and led the Northern Kentucky University women's golf team to a third place finish at the Lewis Aviator Classic, played at Prairie Bluff Golf Course.

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Mocs Win Third Straight SoCon Title

Mocs Win Third Straight SoCon Title
4-21-2009:
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men's golf team captured its third straight Southern Conference Championship in dramatic fashion at the Country Club of South Carolina Tuesday afternoon. A final round 286 provided a two-stroke cushion over Georgia Southern.

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VCU Rallies to Shock Georgia State for CAA Golf Title

VCU Rallies to Shock Georgia State for CAA Golf Title
4-19-2009:
Virginia Commonwealth University rallied from 12 strokes down in the final round and defeated Georgia State on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to win the 2009 Colonial Athletic Association Men's Golf Championship Sunday at Callaway Gardens.

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VCU Wins Palisades Collegiate Classic Behind Nadeau

VCU Wins Palisades Collegiate Classic Behind Nadeau
4-14-2009:
Junior Vincent Nadeau (Penhook, Va.) fired a 2-under 70 in Tuesday final round to place second overall as Virginia Commonwealth University held on for the team championship at the Palisades Collegiate Classic at the Palisades Country Club.

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Lady Mocs and Burgner Bring Home Titles

Lady Mocs and Burgner Bring Home Titles
3-31-2009:
In their final competition before the Sunshine State Conference Tournament, the Lady Mocs and All-American Heather Burgner brought home the team and individual titles from the inaugural Barry Invitational at Don Shula's Golf Club in Miami Tuesday.

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Journeyman Gillis Tames Mid Pines and Wins Four-Man Playoff

Journeyman Gillis Tames Mid Pines and Wins Four-Man Playoff
3-31-2009:
Southern Pines, NC - Tom Gillis of Oxford, MI survived a four-man playoff in the Pine Needles Classic on Friday with a tournament-clinching birdie on the third extra hole to claim his first eGolf Tarheel Tour title and the $30,000 winner's check.

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The Tarheel Tour Interview with Jonathan Moore

The Tarheel Tour Interview with Jonathan Moore
3-31-2009:
The Tarheel Tour recently conducted a short interview with tour rookie Jonathan Moore. Moore, a native of Vancouver, Washington, and a former NCAA Individual Champion for Oklahoma State University, is currently 20th on the Tarheel Tour money list in just five events played. He recorded his first professional victory in his third start on the Tarheel Tour in a playoff at the Walnut Creek Classic.

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Kris Tamulis is the 2009 Florida Women's Open Champion

Kris Tamulis is the 2009 Florida Women's Open Champion.
3-11-2009:
Just after visiting with Dr. Bob, LPGA touring professional Kris Tamulis goes on to win the championship tournament at Rio Pinar Country Club.

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