The Links: big-name rivalries are great for golf

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I just realized the PGA scheduled the final round of the tournament this weekend on Monday night up against Notre Dame-Alabama. Ratings gold.

PGA Tour

Some fun stories here from Kapalua. Watney covering up his Nike shirt killed me. (Washington Post)

I'm with Sobel here, big-name rivalries are nothing but great for the game of golf. (Golf Channel)

I really want to dislike him but I'm struggling. (Yahoo!)

Great post here on nine of the biggest questions for 2013. (Golf Channel)

Good discussion on who's ready to bounce back from a tough 2012. (PGA Tour)

Tommy Two Gloves talking about the Ritz-Carlton is awesome. (GolfWeek)

Picking this weekend's tourney. Stay tuned for my picks later in the day. (Golf Channel)

Sounds like these guys are really bummed about having to start their new year in Maui. Also, I doubt Keegan is "alone." (Golf.com)

I'm 100 percent down with all of these. (Golf Channel)

International

Rory (who else?) tops combined money list for all world events. (ESPN)

Amateur

The U.S. Amateur celebrates its 100-year anniversary of Francis Ouimet's victory with a return to Brookline. (GolfWeek)

Equipment/Travel

Interesting article on why the way golf clubs are being sold has harmed golf. (Golf WRX)

Picture of Kyle Stanley and Nick Watney trying on their new Nike gear. (Twitpic)

"It looks faaasssst."