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Zhou Xunshu is one of the subjects of Dan Washburn's new book on golf in China

Golf — once a forbidden game in China — is now booming there

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In 1949, Mao outlawed golf in communist China, declaring it the sport of millionaires. But these days, the sport is on the rise. Dan Washburn spent more than a decade living and working in China and his new book, “The Forbidden Game,” uses golf as a prism to view modern China. In 1949, Mao outlawed golf in communist China, declaring it the sport of millionaires. But these days, the sport is on the rise. Dan Washburn spent more than a decade living and working in China and his new book, “The Forbidden Game,” uses golf as a prism to view modern China.

China’s Guan Tianlang Takes Low Amateur Honors at The Masters

Guan Tianlang: China’s Golf Phenom to Tee it Up at the Masters

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Why Aren’t There More Minorities in the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship?

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After Sudden Death Playoff, Bubba Watson Wears the Green Jacket

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Accusations of Sexism for All-Male Augusta National Golf Club

The 2012 Masters Golf Tournament at the all-male Augusta National Golf Club, which began Thursday, has sparked discussion about sexism and the legal rights of private organizations. Traditionally, the all-male golf club gives membership to the tournament’s corporate sponsors, but for the first time in the club’s history, one those CEOs is a woman.   Gloria […]

Northern Ireland Celebrates Golf Win

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Rory McIlroy emerges as the new golfing phenomenon, winning his first major at 22.

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US Open Winner Rory McIlroy Makes Golf History

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22-year-old Rory McIlroy made golfing history at the U.S. Open yesterday, closing his four-day onslaught and setting twelve Open records at 16-under-par 268–eight shots ahead of his closest competitor.

PowerPlay Golf

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In the Geo Quiz, we’re looking for a city in southern Wales that’s home to the Celtic Manor golf resort. The city is located on the banks of the River Usk near the Bristol Channel, the narrow waterway that separates Wales from southwest England.

Remembering Golfing Legend Seve Ballesteros

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The World’s Clark Boyd has an appreciation of golfing legend Seve Ballesteros whose funeral was held Wednesday in his native Spain.