In these cold months Hittin' the Links will try to warm up your day with a helping of golfs finest stories. Remember it's less than four more months until spring!


In this issue we contemplate advice from Jack, retirements, a super senior, and a young Aussie who wants a piece of Tiger. We also take a closer look at the LPGA and PGA Tour Q-Schools. Read on!

Hole 1: Advice for Young Golfers
In a recent interview, Jack Nicklaus had some concerns about junior golfers. [Link]


Hole 2: And the Winner Is…
A thorough recap of what was good and not so good about the 2007 PGA Tour season. [Link]


Hole 3: Perks Hangs Up the Spikes
2002 Player's Championship winner Craig Perks retires from competitive golf. [Link]


Hole 4: Don't Let Your Mouth Write Checks Your Game Can't Cash
Following his promotion from the Nationwide Tour to the PGA Tour, this young Aussie takes aim at none other than Tiger Woods. [Link]


Hole 5: Looking to Relocate?
Here is the list of the top 10 golf friendly cities in the United States. Worth a look if you're wanting a change. [Link]


Hole 6: Larry Nelson and Sons
Larry Nelson wins the silly season Father Son Challenge for the second time, this time with a different son. [Link ]


Hole 7: LPGA Q-School
Often overshadowed by its male counterpart, the LPGA Q-School concluded, adding 18 new players to the LPGA tour. [Link]


Hole 8: PGA Tour Q-School
It comes down to Monday for the PGA tour hopefuls at the last stage of the PGA Tour School. [Link]


Hole 9: Bob Charles
Longtime tour player Bob Charles overshadowed the winner of the new Zealand Open by shooting his age or better for the third straight day. [Link]


Originally Published at http://thesandtrap.com/columns/hittin_the_...red_twenty_four.