The Tee Times Golf Newsletter: Nick's Statistics

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Here are the answers to Nick's Statistics:

1) True; out of 14 U.S. Open appearances, Justin Leonard never finished in the top ten.

2) Justin Leonard's best finish in any U.S. Open Tournament was in 2003 at Bethpage. He finished in 12th place.


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American Loyalty to Golf Dissipates

Oh, golfer, American golfer — where for art thou golfer?

According to National Golf Foundation's annual golf participation study, Americans' involvement in the sport of golf has dropped. Big time.

As listed on www.golfincmagazine.com, the amount of U.S. golfers has plunged from 29.5 million in 2007 to 28.6 million in 2008.

The ailing American economy certainly has played a role in this sudden downturn apparently.

"Given the badly battered economy, most American industries would have accepted a mere three percent drop in the number of customers," Keith Carter, managing editor of Golf Inc. Magazine, said in an e-mail blast on May 22. "And a closer examination of the number of golfers shows that most of the loss is attributable to a significant drop in 'core' golfers; those who play eight or more rounds a year."

Given this sudden news, what better way to rectify the current golfing crisis than a round of golf at the Manhattan Beach Marriott Golf Course?

Come on down!

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Like Grandfather, Like Grandson

You may have never heard of George Merrick, but you may know his grandson.
Third season PGA Tour Pro John Merrick's grandfather frequents the Manhattan Beach Marriott Golf Club's course, and has for years.
George Merrick plays at the course weekly, so rubbing shoulders with golf royalty is a possibility at the Manhattan Beach Marriott Golf Club.
Although Golf Pro John Merrick did not take the Master's title from Angel Cabrera at the recent tournament in 2009, one thing is for sure: he shot 6 under par, and that isn't anything to sniff at. He tied for sixth place and was consequently invited to the first major next year.
Tune into the U.S. Open to see John Merrick compete in New York at Bethpage Black.
Updates to continue with this story as it develops. Source material includes California Golf News & Travel Magazine.