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Blog 159, 8/27/11 - Checking in With Chris Killmer

A lot has happened in the life of Bellingham's own Chris Killmer since we last spoke with him, in June. Professionally, the former University of Washington golfer and three-time Bellingham Amateur champion has reached an exciting new level by recording his first top-ten finish on the Canadian Tour. And his personal life just got a whole lot more scary exciting too. Chris recently popped the question to girlfried Alyssa, and the two are now engaged!
The Canadian Tour had a month-long break before pitching up in Ontario last week for the Seaforth Classic (Killmer finished T20 with four rounds in the 60s), so we had a chance to catch up with Chris before this week's Canadian Tour Championship.

Blog 158, 8/24/11 - FedEx Cup Gaining Momentum, Earning Grudging Respect, at last?

The playoffs for the FedEx Cup begin Thusrday morning in New Jersey. After turbulent beginnings, the competition is now in its fifth year, and gaining a measure of respect at last.

Blog 152, 8/16/11 - Should Tiger be on Freddie's Team?

The US Presidents Cup team will be finalized on September 26th when captain Fred Couples adds his two picks to the ten who qualify automatically. Should Couples give one of his wild cards to Tiger Woods?

Blog 151, 8/15/11 - Rawitzer Closes With Disappointing 76

Matt Rawitzer finished tied for 27th at the Canadian Amateur Championship at Niakwa CC in Winnipeg yesterday, shooting a disappointing final round of 76 (+5) to complete the 72 holes on four-over 288. Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ontario won the tournament on ten-under 274. Scores here.

Blog 150, 8/14/11 - Rawitzer Shoots Third-Round 68

Matt Rawitzer shot a three-under 68 in the third round of the Canadian Amateur Championship at Niakwa Country Club in Winnipeg Saturday, jumping 16 places up the leaderboard into a tie for 15th with a round to go. On one-under 212 through 54 holes, Rawitzer is eight behind leader Mackenzie Hughes of Ontario who shot a seven-under 64 in round three. Scores here.

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