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The Coolest Golf Backyards On Earth – SwingU Clubhouse

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3 weeks ago

May 9, 2024

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The Coolest Golf Backyards On Earth

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Step into the backyard of dreams: a golfer’s haven amidst British Columbia’s scenic landscape. MLB stars, NASCAR champions, business moguls, and top instructors have all traded ordinary lawns for lush greens, tees, and bunkers.

Explore 11 awe-inspiring backyards where dreams of perfect drives and putts come true, leaving your Kentucky bluegrass in the dust.

Dave Pelz – Austin TX

Short Game Guru Dave Pelz had his Austin Texas backyard crafted to mirror the Par 3 17th at TPC Sawgrass as well as the 12th at Augusta National.

John Smoltz – Atlanta GA

Former MLB player turned Hall-of-Fame Inductee John Smoltz is no novice when it comes to golf, and his suburban Atlanta backyard proves it boastings 3 grees and 9 tees.

Kevin Harvick – Charlotte NC

NASCAR driver and golf nut Kevin Harvick gets to play Augusta National whenever he wants in the comfort of his Charlotte NC backyard with his replica of the 12th hole at Augusta National.

Mike Fascitelli – Guilford CT

Co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, Mike Fascitelli can find excitement in a round of golf on a picturesque par 3 right at home in Guilford, Conn. This remarkable hole offers five tees, with two extending over Long Island Sound.

Dave Stockton – Augusta GA

Having an artificial turf putting green at home is impressive, but what if it was crafted by putting expert Dave Stockton and his son Dave Jr.? Add to that the location being Augusta, Ga., and the green showcasing an Augusta National logo in its center. Wow!

Mark “Marky Mark” Wahlberg – Beverly Hills CA

The Actor, Mark Wahlberg, enjoys every golfer’s dream: a functional golf facility right in his backyard. With four greens available, he can practice shots extending up to 140 yards.

Matt Keller – Scottsdale AZ

Real Estate Mogul, Matt Keller, can enjoy his short game practice at his home in Scottsdale Arizona whenever he pleases with this amazing setup lighted up for late night chipping.

Owner Unknown – Pebble Beach CA

This stunning Pebble Beach home, located less than a mile from Cypress Point Club has views of the Pacific Ocean most dream of, oh yes and this amazing golfer’s paradise setup.

Adrian Beltre – Dallas TX

Former MLB player and the most recent MLB Hall-of-Fame inductee, Adrian Beltre, might have parted with his property featuring an incredible golfing backyard, but we suspect his new residence is equipped with a similarly fantastic setup for golf enthusiasts.

Tiger Woods – Jupiter FL

In Jupiter, Fla., Tiger Woods’ residence boasts an exceptionally secluded practice facility. Positioned near the water, its multiple tees and greens provide the 15-time major champion ample opportunity to hone every shot, regardless of prevailing wind conditions.

Owner Unknown – British Columbia, Canada

Nestled amidst the scenic lakes and hills of British Columbia, Canada, there is a mansion that boasts this backyard that features a breathtaking multi-tiered green and bunker setup that any golfer would dream of.

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Augusta, GA

Business raises money for 3-year-old kidnapping victim’s recovery in Augusta

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4 hours ago

June 1, 2024

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Business raises money for 3-year-old kidnapping victim’s recovery in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A South Carolina business is raising money for a 3-year-old who is recovering at Augusta Burn Center, after deputies say his father set a truck on fire while he was still inside.

Under The Carolina Moon announced that they are selling specially designed shirts to raise money for Bennett, 3, who is currently at the Augusta Burn Center receiving care for 3rd degree burns that cover 90% of his body, according to a GoFundMe page set up on behalf of his family.

Bennett’s father, 31-year-old Joshua Dornellas, is accused of violently assaulting Bennett’s mother on May 8 before kidnapping the boy and then leading officials on a chase across state lines.

Dornellas set a truck on fire with Bennett inside and then jumped through the window trying to evade officials, according to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office. Dornellas was later arrested in Georgia.

Bennett’s family gave an update Thursday stating that he has undergone multiple surgeries since the incident, including ones to amputate his toes and parts of the fingers on his right hand.

According to Under The Carolina Moon, all the proceeds from the new shirt will go to Bennett and his family to help during his recovery.

Bennett’s family says he is still in critical but stable condition and will remain at the Augusta Burn Center for at least six months.

Those interested in purchasing the shirt can find details about it here.

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Augusta, GA

2 injured in shooting at Walmart Neighborhood Market in Augusta

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11 hours ago

June 1, 2024

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2 injured in shooting at Walmart Neighborhood Market in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Two people were injured in a shooting at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Windsor Spring Road.

According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, at 7:12 p.m., deputies responded to the 3600 block of Windsor Spring Road in reference to a shooting on Friday.

Upon arrival, deputies say they located two subjects who had been shot at least one time.

The sheriff’s office says the victims were transported to the hospital for treatment of their injuries.

A News 12 crew is on the way to the scene.

The incident comes amid an outbreak of violent crime that’s claimed more than 150 lives across the CSRA in two years. It’s affected communities large and small on both sides of the Savannah River. But as the largest city in the region, Augusta has been hit especially hard.

Authorities have blamed much of the problem on gangs, and many of the victims as well as the suspects have been young men.

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Key things to know about June 18 runoff in Richmond County

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May 31, 2024

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Key things to know about June 18 runoff in Richmond County

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – On June 18, voters in Augusta-Richmond County will head to the polls to cast a vote in the general primary and nonpartisan election runoff.

On the ballot will be the Democratic sheriff runoff and nonpartisan Superior Court judge runoff.

The voter registration deadline and date for changes in registration was April 22.

Voting by mail began Wednesday. Applications are being accepted now. You’ll have to submit an absentee ballot request form that’s available at www.augustaga.gov/vote. Applications can be mailed to the Richmond County Board of Elections at 535 Telfair St., Suite 500, Augusta, GA 30901, faxed to 706-821-2814 or emailed to richmondelections@augustaga.gov. Voters can also apply for a ballot by visiting the online absentee portal at securemyabsenteeballot.sos.ga.gov/s/. The last day to request a ballot is June 7. In order to be counted, voted mail-in absentee ballots must be received by 7 p.m. June 18.

There will be a drop box open in the Linda Beazley Room during the advance voting period as allowed by law.

This flow chart shows who can vote in the runoff.(Contributed)

Advance voting will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning June 10 in the Linda W. Beazley Community Room of the Augusta-Richmond County Municipal Building at 535 Telfair St., the Charles Evans Community Center at 1866 Highland Ave., the Robert Howard Community Center at 103 Diamond Lakes Way, and the Warren Road Recreation Center at 300 Warren Road. The last day to vote advance will be June 14.

Election Day voting will be available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 18, and all polling locations in Augusta-Richmond County will be open. Voters must report to their assigned precinct in order to vote on Election Day.

Sample ballots will be available at voting sites or can be viewed at www.augustaga.gov/vote or the My Voter Page at www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/. For more information, contact the Board of Elections Office at 706-821-2340.

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