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Hawkins won’t forget ’08 disaster

Burningtree Country Club’s hole No. 10 waited for Hunter Hawkins on Thursday afternoon. The two have a special relationship. At 12:20 p.m., Hawkins arrived with his driver in hand and looked … more

7/3/09 | 115 views

Former club pro chases Spirit, dream

The year was 1982 and an 18-year-old hotshot golfer from Selma made an eagle 2 on No. 1 at the Burningtree Country Club in the opening round of the Spirit of America golf tournament. That freshman … more

7/2/09 | 261 views | 1 comment

Spirit golf expects a strong field

Jim Settles probably has seen nearly 2,500 golfers tee off in the Spirit of America golf tournament. This year, Settles, the PGA Golf Professional at the host Burningtree Country Club, believes it … more

6/18/09 | 361 views

Cardinals get the nod, just barely

We’ve heard plenty of hype about Super Bowl XLIII for the past two weeks. more

1/29/09 | 729 views

Area experts favor Angels, Dodgers to win World Series

With the Jim Thome’s homer sending the Chicago White Sox to the postseason Tuesday night, Major League Baseball’s regular season came to an end wit more

10/1/08 | 796 views

A world comes together in Atlanta

While the Atlanta Olympics are perhaps best known for a fatal bombing and transportation gaffes, my most vivid memories paint another picture of the world event. more

By By Michael Wetzel
Assistant sports editor | 8/10/08 | 754 views

It’s not easy for local stars at Spirit golf

In 41 years, no Decatur area golfer has been crowned the Spirit of America golf tournament champion. When the awards honoring the top 15 finishers and top juniors were distributed late Sunday afternoon, no Decatur area golfer’s name was called. more

By By Michael Wetzel
Assistant sports editor | 7/6/08 | 768 views

Hole No. 2 has a word for you Spirit golfers

I’m best-known as Hole No. 2 at the shady Burningtree Country Club golf course. more

By By Michael Wetzel
Assistant sports editor | 7/5/08 | 757 views

Spirit gallery full of family members

Moms, dads, brothers, sisters and even wives are walking the Burningtree Country Club golf course this week. more

By By Michael Wetzel
Assistant sports editor | 7/4/08 | 786 views

Trio of college golf coaches take their cuts as players, too

College golf coaches love the opportunity to check up on their players’ progress during the summer. more

By By Michael Wetzel
Assistant Sports Editor | 7/3/08 | 761 views