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Arjun Atwal, the first ever PGA Tour player from India, appears to have been involved in a high speed crash traffic incident today. It is speculated that Atwal and another man were involved in a street race of over 100 mph and the other man lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree which killed him. Atwal was unharmed in the traggic event but he may face charges pending an investigation. You can read the full story here at ESPN.com.

Something happened today at the Honda Classic that we don’t see every day. On his 3rd hole of the day John Daly had to withdraw because he injured himself when he tried to stop his back swing because someone took a picture. If this was me I don’t think I would have been very happy as I’m sure he wasn’t. Not only did this fan possibly cost him a pay check this week but possibly in events in the future. I would think that if someone was at an event like this that they at least should have some decency and wait until after he has hit the ball to take their picture. And in other news from the PGA it has been reported that Ernie Els has left Titleist and will now play for Callaway making him the first big name player to sign with them since Phil did.

What a weekend at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship. There was quite the showdown on Friday between Nick O’Hern and Tiger. A match that went to 20 holes after Tiger did what Tiger does best and birdied the 18th hole in regulation. Then on Sunday in the 36 hole finale we saw someone who isn’t very well known in the United States win the biggest tournament of his career. To be honest with you I had never heard of Henrik Stenson before this weekend. With the win this weekend Stenson will now take over the 5th spot on the World Rankings. What an impressive game this guy has. Not only was I impressed with him but with his opponent Geoff Ogilvy as well. All in all the final day of this event was a great duel between two players whose names were not Tiger, Phil, or Ernie. Great day for golf.

That was quite the finish yesterday at the Nissan Open. We saw Charles Howell III finally break through and win, and not only did he win be he made a lot of clutch shots when it counted. I can only imagine what getting up and down on all three play off holes will do for his confidence.

If he keeps playing like he has been he is going to see his world ranking sky rocket. This year alone he has two second place finishes and now a win, he is leading the Fedex Cup points, and the money list. Watch out Tiger!!!!