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USGA Rules: Nearest point of relief

Jamie Wallace

The GCAA is partnering with the USGA, represented by Jamie Wallace, to do a feature on the Rules of Golf focusing on common situations that players encounter. Each month, we plan to highlight a specific Rule or Rules situation that is relevant to college golfers or one that is often misunderstood. We will highlight what the Rule says and how it is applied to the situation at hand. This month, Jamie takes a deeper look at what you might think is a simple concept: the nearest point of relief.

So you have a sports injury? Here’s what you need to eat

Heidi Dawson Sports & Fitness

For athletes and regular exercisers of all types, injuries can seem like the end of the world. When your sport or activity is such a big part of your life, suddenly being unable to train and compete leaves a gaping hole.

Somewhere to call home: Seattle, Calgary arenas tell two tales

Katherine Radin Sports & Fitness

With several professional sports leagues contemplating expansion opportunities, location is one of the most obvious factors to consider. Financial contributions from a team owner and local government also come into play.

Golf Q&A: Tony Dovolani of ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Patrick Dunn

Tony Dovolani joined "Dancing with the Stars" in the second season and quickly became a fan favorite with his stellar choreography, elegance and bright smile. Dovolani and his dance partner Melissa Rycroft were season 15's "Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars" Mirror Ball Trophy champions.

What to know about the SI joint

Heather Linderfelt Sports & Fitness

The sacroiliac (SI) joint is a strong, powerful joint that connects the upper body to the lower half of the body via the sacrum, which is the bottom bone of the spine, and the ilium, which is part of the pelvis. The joint is not responsible for a great deal of movement, but its main job is to transfer the weight and movements of the upper body to the legs. Since these joints carry and transfer all the weight of the upper body, the cartilage that cushions the joint can wear away and cause SI joint problems.

Golf Q&A: Dean Frischknecht of Ping American College Golf Guide

William Soulé

Dean Frischknecht is the founder, owner and operator of the Ping American College Golf Guide, a service to help high school golfers and college coaches get connected during the recruitment process. Frischknecht first published the Guide in 1989 after attempting to help a few high school golfers with their recruitment, only to realize how little information there was to help these potential student athletes find the right schools for them.

Golf Q&A: Scott Fawcett of DECADE

William Soulé

A former college golfer for Texas A&M, Scott Fawcett's professional golf career never went as far as he wanted it to. An appearance in the 1999 U.S. Open and stints on the Web.com and Hooters Tours, among others, led Fawcett to create a new strategy to help take his own game to the next level.

Golf Q&A: Texas Tech’s Hurly Long and Greg Sands

Patrick Dunn

Texas Tech senior Hurly Long followed up setting the course record at Pebble Beach last Saturday by claiming the individual Carmel Cup title the following day. Long, originally from Mannheim, Germany, shot three rounds under 70 over the weekend — including his record-setting 61 — to set a new Texas Tech three-round scoring record. It did not come easy, though.

Food and lifestyle choices affect knee pain

Sheilamary Koch Sports & Fitness

Keeping your knees pain-free may have as much to do with what you eat as what you do. Ever since my running days some decades ago, I have had reoccurring knee pain and seen my share of specialists. A few years ago, walking became so painful that I had several months of physical therapy and have been consistent with the strengthening routine my therapist prescribed ever since.

Protecting the health and safety of young athletes

Seth Sandronsky Sports & Fitness

Just under 31 million U.S. youth, ages 6-14, take part in sports. Each year, injuries linked to sports and recreation send more than 2.6 million children (0-19 years) to emergency departments, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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