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James Lepp Gets 'Saucy' On Big Break Greenbrier

Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 November 2012 14:26 Wednesday, 07 November 2012 12:42

altFor those who have followed James Lepp and his career path over the last few years, including checking out many of the informative and entertaining videos he posts on YouTube and his Kikkor website, the now suddenly revolutionary 'Saucer Pass' chipping technique isn't exactly new.

But at the same time you have to marvel at its success and the attention it received on Big Break Greenbrier when James elected to put the 'Sauce' to use for the immunity challenge and wowed the hosts and other competitors with his ability to knock it close using a hockey-style passing motion to chip the golf ball.

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Golfing Legend Tom Watson Wants Long Putters Banned

Last Updated on Tuesday, 06 November 2012 23:24 Tuesday, 06 November 2012 23:06

altAustralia-bound golfing legend Tom Watson fully supports a ban on belly-putters and broomsticks which he believes is the imminent intention of golf's ruling bodies.

Watson, 63, today revealed he expected the decision to be made sooner rather than later when discussing his excitement at heading to Sydney next month for the Emirates Australian Open at The Lakes (December 6-9).

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James Lepp On Big Break: He Can Do This With His Eyes Closed

Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 October 2012 09:27 Wednesday, 31 October 2012 08:49


altThe extremely popular Big Break series on The Golf Channel is underway again with the newest competition taking place at The Greenbrier Sporting Club offering an opportunity to win a coveted exemption into the 2013 Greenbrier Classic.
 
It’s an eleven week battle at The Greenbrier Resort with twelve male contestants going head-to-head in various golf skills showdowns.
 
Canada's representative in this edition is Abbotsford, B.C. native James Lepp. Not long ago Lepp held the overworked mantel of the 'next great male golfer' on the horizon for Canadian golf fans.
 
We are following James' progress for as long as he remains in the competition and will be presenting excerpts from his weekly blog on the event. Here are his thoughts following week 4 of the series.

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Fanny Sunesson Hangs Up Her Caddy Bib

Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 October 2012 10:27 Tuesday, 30 October 2012 10:17

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Fanny Sunesson, the most successful female caddie in modern golf history, has turned in her bib for the final time.

She’s retiring from caddying, and plans to focus on growing her career as a coach and advisor, according to the Swedish golf website golf.se.
 
Sunesson rose to prominence with Nick Faldo, who won four of his six major titles with her on his bag from 2000-2009.

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James Lepp Blog From Episode 3 Of Big Break Greenbrier

Last Updated on Wednesday, 24 October 2012 00:40 Tuesday, 23 October 2012 23:41

altThe extremely popular Big Break series on The Golf Channel is underway again with the newest competition taking place at The Greenbrier Sporting Club offering an opportunity to win a coveted exemption into the 2013 Greenbrier Classic.

It’s an eleven week battle at The Greenbrier Resort with twelve male contestants going head-to-head in various golf skills showdowns.

Canada's representative in this edition is Abbotsford, B.C. native James Lepp. Not long ago Lepp held the overworked mantel of the 'next great male golfer' on the horizon for Canadian golf fans.

We are following James' progress for as long as he remains in the competition and will be presenting excerpts from his weekly blog on the event. Here are his thoughts following week 3 of the competition.

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