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Monday, May 20, 2013  The most famous golfer in the world, Tiger Woods, will return to the Turning Stone green to help raise money for his college roommate's foundation in the 6th annual Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  An economic development group says this summer's PGA Championship at a suburban Rochester country club will pump tens of millions of dollars into the local economy.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Nike is causing a social media storm with its latest online ad showing a picture of Tiger Woods overlaid with a quote from him, "Winning takes care of everything."

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Some family members of Sept. 11 terror victims are angry over new flight-safety rules that will permit small knives on planes.

Friday, March 01, 2013  As we honor Women's History Month, you will likely hear a lot this month about women who have had an impact on our community.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The Lyndon golf course is just weeks away from opening for the season, but it lacks an operator.  A real estate sign is posted although the property is not for sale.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Glowgolf, a glow-in-the-dark miniature golf facility, is set to re-open on the first level near Macy’s.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  IOC leaders dropped wrestling from the Olympic program on Tuesday, a surprise decision that removes one of the oldest Olympic sports from the 2020 Games.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  The New York State Police in Fulton are investigating a hit and run accident involving a car and bicyclist.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  OptiGolf offers golfers of all skill levels the ability to play a round of golf, practice your swing, or try your hand, or swing, at one of the challenges.

Monday, December 03, 2012  An internationally known sketch artist will paint Jim Boeheim's portrait onto a three-foot tall golf ball.

Friday, September 28, 2012  A 68-year-old man was beaten while playing a round of golf on the Burnet Park Course on Tipperary Hill Friday afternoon.

Monday, September 17, 2012  New York's state parks department has launched a smartphone application designed to help people get information about recreation sites and events.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Tiger Woods returned to Central New York to spend time on the course with his friend of 25 years Notah Begay III.

Monday, August 20, 2012  For the first time in its 80-year history, Augusta National Golf Club has female members.