Found February 01, 2010 on Devil Ball Golf:
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You want a look at what life is going to be like for Tour pros with the new, less forgiving grooves? Look no farther than two-time 2010 bridesmaid Robert Allenby, who's now in effect given away two tournaments by flying the green in a way that he might not have otherwise done with the old grooves.Sunday, Allenby sailed his shot well over the 14th hole and off the cliff that backs the green, as you can see in that photo above. At the time, he was just two strokes behind eventual tournament winner Ben Crane and sitting 162 yards out. As Steve Elling recounts, Allenby's caddy recommended a 6-iron, Allenby wanted an 8, and they compromised on a 7. One swing later, and the ball was en route to the Pacific."I think it's still going," Allenby laughed after the round. "It's going for a surf."It's the second time that a flown ball has gotten Allenby in trouble. A few weeks ago at the Sony, Allenby sailed another shot over the green, leaving himself wit...
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