Jeff Slatton
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UALR strengthens schedule
posted: 08/24/2010 4:11 a.m. Discuss
UALR appears to have toughened its women’s basketball schedule.
Lee takes 25th title by 5 shots
posted: 08/23/2010 4:20 a.m. Discuss
A four-shot swing gave Tumbling Shoals’ Stan Lee his 25th state championship.
UALR men’s slate ‘attractive’
posted: 08/20/2010 4:50 a.m. Discuss
Home-and-home continues to be a trend for the UALR men’s basketball team.
Golf report
posted: 08/19/2010 4:30 a.m. Discuss
3 chosen to play for team title The Arkansas State Golf Association’s executive committee has chosen Pine Bluff’s Wes McNulty, Russellville’s Neal Westbrook and Little Rock’s Chris Jenkins to represent the state at the United States Golf Association Men’s State Team Championship on Sept. 14-16 in Santa Rosa, Calif.
Golf report
posted: 08/12/2010 4:35 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas signee has good start Arkansas Razorbacks signee Emily Tubert advanced to the second round of match play at the U.S. Women’s Amateur on Wednesday.
Hog Futures: Getting beefed up for Hogs
posted: 08/04/2010 4:23 a.m. Comment 1
Garrett Uekman is approaching fall practice like he has something to prove.
ASU’s Welch records second major victory
posted: 07/30/2010 4:07 a.m. Discuss
Little Rock’s Jennifer Welch completed the summer double Thursday.
Golf report
posted: 07/29/2010 4:57 a.m. Discuss
Romero leading Jr. Stroke Texarkana’s Sean Romero shot a 3-under-par 69 Wednesday and has opened up a seven-stroke lead after two rounds of the Arkansas State Golf Association Junior Boys Stroke Play Championship.
DEAD SOLID PERFECT: One fan’s 2 cents breaks Carpenter
posted: 07/29/2010 4:04 a.m. Discuss
I have mixed feelings about Sunday’s final round of the Maumelle Classic.
2-stroke penalty gives Texan title
posted: 07/26/2010 4:31 a.m. Discuss
A penalty separated Little Rock’s Alex Carpenter from another victory Sunday.
DEAD SOLID PERFECT: LR’s Carpenter steps into limelight
posted: 07/22/2010 5:30 a.m. Comment 1
Golf observers throughout the South got their first glimpse of Little Rock’s Alex Carpenter last week. It might not be long before the rest of the country takes notice.
Oxendine adds to stellar resume
posted: 07/22/2010 5:29 a.m. Discuss
Creating a new tournament is about the only way Russellville’s Julie Oxendine can win a tournament for the first time anymore.
Golf report
posted: 07/22/2010 5:01 a.m. Discuss
Roachell wins to advance Conway’s Summar Roachell advanced to the round of 32 with a 19-hole victory Wednesday at the U.S. Junior Girls Championship at The Country Club of North Carolina in Pinehurst, N.C.
SUN BELT CONFERENCE MEDIA DAYS: ASU picks up pace with Spread
posted: 07/21/2010 4:51 a.m. Discuss
It won’t take long to find out if Arkansas State’s change in offensive philosophy will be effective. An effective football season depends on it.
UALR basketball report
posted: 07/14/2010 5:08 a.m. Discuss
Lowry returns to team Chris Lowry is back at UALR.
Golf report
posted: 07/08/2010 4:28 a.m. Discuss
New holes play to par in opening Reviews were mostly positive as War Memorial Golf Course in Little Rock debuted its two new holes last week at the Fourth of July Classic.
Carpenter wins as tree saves day
posted: 07/06/2010 4:15 a.m. Discuss
After surging into the lead on the back nine, Little Rock’s Alex Carpenter used an unlikely birdie to secure victory Monday.
Fourth of July Classic: Nichols holds lead; Carpenter charges
posted: 07/05/2010 4:33 a.m. Discuss
Two past champions top the leaderboard after two rounds of the Fourth of July Classic.
Redesign cuts par, shuffles back nine
posted: 07/03/2010 6:18 a.m. Discuss
The 13th and 14th holes at War Memorial Golf Course used to provide an opportunity to post low scores. They now look like an opportunity to just hold on.
AWGA MATCH PLAY: Welch finally captures elusive title
posted: 07/02/2010 4:43 a.m. Comment 1
Little Rock’s Jennifer Welch won her first “adult” state championship Thursday.
DEAD SOLID PERFECT: Altered course in play for Classic
posted: 07/01/2010 4:06 a.m. Discuss
No matter what the layout is, Little Rock’s best golf tradition will go on this weekend.
Golf report
posted: 07/01/2010 4:06 a.m. Discuss
Dealing for match play title. Greenbrier’s Rachel Deal pulled off a big upset Wednesday. She’ll play for the state championship today.
Roachell rolls after rough start
posted: 06/30/2010 3:15 a.m. Discuss
Conway’s Summar Roachell recovered from a near-disastrous start Tuesday and held on to win the Arkansas Women’s Golf Association Junior Championship.
Cabot’s Benton makes national event
posted: 06/30/2010 3:14 a.m. Discuss
Cabot’s Colby Benton shot 1 over par Tuesday and grabbed a spot in the U.S. Junior Amateur.
Circle weathers competition for spot
posted: 06/25/2010 4:34 a.m. Discuss
Hardy’s Nathan Circle beat the heat and the field Thursday.
Golf report
posted: 06/24/2010 4:40 a.m. Discuss
Monk ‘put golf on map’ Longtime Arkansas State Golf Association executive director Charles “Monk” Wade died Sunday at the age of 90. There was a moment of silence at the start of this week’s ASGA Monk Wade Father and Son Championship at Greystone Country Club in Cabot.
DEAD SOLID PERFECT: Classic staring at unsettling future
posted: 06/24/2010 4:39 a.m. Discuss
I’ve watched a lot of golf in the past couple of weeks.
Fort Smith Classic: Kirk nets 3 victories in 1 round
posted: 06/21/2010 4:33 a.m. Discuss
Chris Kirk’s first professional victory will be a memorable one. It’s almost certainly sending him to the PGA Tour.
Broadaway goes in reverse to lead
posted: 06/20/2010 5:31 a.m. Discuss
Josh Broadaway is best known for his reverse grip. He’s 18 holes away from being known for his first Nationwide Tour victory.
Smith (-9) retains lead despite 70; Daly 3 back
posted: 06/19/2010 5:54 a.m. Discuss
Nathan J. Smith didn’t come close to matching the blistering pace he set in the first round. He didn’t need to.
Fort Smith Classic report
posted: 06/19/2010 4:06 a.m. Discuss
Cutting it close on 18th. Arkadelphia’s Ken Duke (Henderson State) struggled Friday, but he seemed to breathe a sigh of relief after the 18th hole.
Pappas, Daly lift Arkansans
posted: 06/18/2010 4:41 a.m. Discuss
With its Nationwide Tour stop on life support, Team Arkansas came up big Thursday.
Birdie binge leads Smith to 9-under 61
posted: 06/18/2010 4:22 a.m. Discuss
Flying back from a European PGA Tour event in Portugal over the weekend, Nathan J. Smith decided he needed to shake things up. Smith has made 4 of 10 cuts on the Nationwide Tour this year and ranks 119th on the money list.
Fort Smith Classic report
posted: 06/18/2010 4:21 a.m. Discuss
Teacher takes turn as student The score didn’t really matter. Little Rock’s Tom Cannarozzo was soaking it all in.
Fort Smith Classic: Daly gear, here
posted: 06/17/2010 5:21 a.m. Comment 1
John Daly’s still a golfer, but a quick view of his Web site reveals a one-stop shopping opportunity like no other. Barbecue sauce? Check. Pizza? Check. The loudest golf pants anywhere? Check.
DEAD SOLID PERFECT: Week in minors big-league test
posted: 06/17/2010 3:54 a.m. Discuss
John Daly says he’s ready for it, and he better be. The Nationwide Tour is no joke.
Fort Smith Classic report
posted: 06/17/2010 3:47 a.m. Discuss
Ridings proving himself. The Nationwide Tour is an opportunity, and Tag Ridings is taking advantage the best he can.
Golf report
posted: 06/17/2010 3:41 a.m. Discuss
Radler defends her title Fayetteville’s Micah Radler became the fourth player to successfully defend her championship, winning the Arkansas State Golf Association Mountain Valley Water Junior Girls Match Play Championship.
PGA Arkansans lending hand
posted: 06/15/2010 4:43 a.m. Discuss
All three players with Arkansas ties who participated in last week’s PGA Tour St. Jude Classic are headed to Fort Smith.
Westwood wins after foe falters
posted: 06/14/2010 4:49 a.m. Discuss
Two weeks ago, England’s Lee Westwood was an unlikely entrant. Late Sunday afternoon, he was an unlikely victor.
Garrigus beats heat, stomach bug
posted: 06/13/2010 5:02 a.m. Discuss
A hot, dry Saturday made for tough scoring conditions. It also bunched up the leaderboard.
St. Jude Classic report
posted: 06/13/2010 4:58 a.m. Discuss
Day dips into 28th with a 71 MEMPHIS — Little Rock’s Glen Day missed an opportunity to move up as heat and setup made course conditions tough and forced most of the field to struggle in the third round of the PGA Tour’s St. Jude Classic at TPC Southwind.
Daly makes cut despite mix-ups
posted: 06/12/2010 4:59 a.m. Discuss
Dardanelle’s John Daly survived a two-stroke penalty with consecutive birdies Friday to make the cut at the St. Jude Classic. Daly (Arkansas Razorbacks ) finished with a two-day total of 1-over par, putting him on the cut line to play today and tomorrow at TPC Southwind. Daly has now made the cut in eight consecutive PGA Tour appearances.
St. Jude Classic report
posted: 06/12/2010 4:47 a.m. Discuss
Day hits key putts, makes cut. Little Rock’s Glen Day said players know when they’re on the cut line.
Day OK after error on No. 1
posted: 06/11/2010 5:06 a.m. Discuss
There’s not a much worse way to begin a round of golf than with a double bogey. There’s not a much better way to finish it than playing the final 17 holes at 4-under par.
St. Jude Classic report
posted: 06/11/2010 5:02 a.m. Discuss
Westwood starts fast, shoots 63. Englishman Lee Westwood was hot from the start Thursday, shooting a 6-under-par 29 on the back nine, his first holes of the tournament.
St. Jude Classic: Big John trudges on
posted: 06/10/2010 4:56 a.m. Discuss
After chatting with his caddy and some golfing friends, Dardanelle’s John Daly addresses his ball on the driving range.
Golf report
posted: 06/10/2010 3:30 a.m. Discuss
Top men on course at ASGA The Arkansas State Golf Association’s 96th Stroke Play Championship tees off Friday at Greystone Country Club’s Cypress Creek Course in Cabot.
Golf report
posted: 06/03/2010 4:18 a.m. Discuss
Arkansas amateurs play on Corinna Rees and Carolyn Creekmore stayed alive at the Women’s Southern Amateur Championship at Lookout Golf Club in Lookout Mountain, Ga., on Wednesday.
DEAD SOLID PERFECT: Finding right golf ball can make big difference
posted: 06/03/2010 3:16 a.m. Discuss
You’ve heard of demo days and club fitting, both of which can help you determine whether you’re using the right golf equipment.
