Artificial lures draw Florida bass despite live bait bias
Florida anglers favor artificial lures for the challenge and easier catch and release. They note lures hook bass in the mouth for quick release and say tournaments push the use of artificials. Several anglers emphasize lure attachment, terrain and psychological slump after losing a favorite lure. Og Green reports from Hollywood.
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Florida
Robert Haff
Rick Tortora
Dale Berman
Haff
Pat Fitzsimmons
Everglades Pro-Bass Center
Davie
Og Green
Piers For the Sun-Tattler
Hollywood
Fla
Grooves under scrutiny after Norman backspin woes
Golf officials study club face grooves amid debates spurred by Greg Norman’s backspin misfortune in recent events. The rise of box groove wedges improved backspin yet risked flier issues and ball damage, prompting talks of regulatory changes.
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California
Greg Norman
Norman
Bob Tway
United States Golf Association
USGA
New Jersey
Royal and Ancient Golf Club of
St. Andrews
Scripps Howard News Service
Canadian American Winter Golf Classic Aims Benefit Cancer Society
The South Walton Unit of the American Cancer Society hosts its Fourth Annual Canadian American Winter Golf Classic on March 13 at Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club. Entry forms are at Santa Rosa Beach, Sandestin, and Seascape pro shops, with registration closing March 9.
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South Walton
The
American Cancer Society
Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club
Santa Rosa Beach
Sandestin
Seascape
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East Serathh
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