Crane with the Win at Torrey Pines (Farmers Insurance Open)

Ben Crane won the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines by the slimmest of margins. Crane sank several putts between 20-50 feet but had trouble on the short ones. In the end,  it did not matter as he walked away with the one shot victory(-13), his first in 5 years. Marc Leishman, Brandt Snedeker and Michael Sim finished at -12. Michael Allen, Alex Prugh, Ernie Els and  Rickie Fowler found themselves just two shots of the pace.

Other Notables: D.A Points -10, Lucas Glover -10, Ryuji Imada -10. Phil Mickelson had a tough day shooting a 1 over 73. He finished at -9 . K.J Choi -9.

Round 3 -Farmers Insurance Open

Ryuji Imada continues to lead at the Farmers Insurance Open. Imada finished the day with a 2 under 70 (-13) and holds a two shot over Ben Crane and Michael Sim (-11). Lucas Glover put himself back in contention with a round of 68. This moved him up 11 places on the leaderboard. Six other golfers are sitting at -9. They include Phil Mickelson, Brandt Snedeker, K.J Choi, Rickie Fowler, Matt Every and round 2 co leader D.A Points.

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Other Notables: Ernie Els -8, Robert Allenby -8, Hunter Mahan -5, Justin Rose -4

Round 2 Highlights-Farmers Insurance Open

D.A. Points  and Ryuji Imada are tied for the lead after 2 rounds at the Farmers Insurance Open

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Farmers Insurance Open 2010 -Round 1 Highlights (video)

Farmers Insurance Open Preview 2010

Young Canadians At High Risk for Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure

The Heart and Stroke Foundation has released its annual report . Canadians are getting failing grades in regards to many heart health related issues including, high blood pressure and heart disease.

“Between 1994 and 2005, rates of high blood pressure among Canadians skyrocketed by 77 per cent, while diabetes rose by 45 per cent and obesity by 18 per cent, the report said.”

“More than 250,000 Canadians in their 20s and 30s had high blood pressure, making them the newest at-risk group.”

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Do You Have Back Pain? Intergrated Movement is the Key to Back Health

Swedish researchers show the way to get around back pain is through “integrated movement” patterns.

“People with long-term back pain often protect themselves by unconsciously limiting their movements,” says physiotherapist Christina Schön-Ohlsson. “Such inefficient movement patterns gradually become habituated even though the original injury or strain is no longer present.”

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Haas Family Adds Another Bob Hope Title

Bill Haas, son of Jay Haas has won his first PGA event. Haas finished with an 8 under 64 on the final day which included a birdie on the final hole to seal the victory. Matt Kuchar, Bubba Watson and Tim Clark  ended up one shot off the pace (-29). Alex Prugh, yesterdays co leader completed his round at -28. Mike Weir was at 26 under.

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Watson and Prugh Tied after Round 4

Bubba Watson and Alex Prugh share the lead(-23)after 4 rounds of the Bob Hope Classic. Bill Haas and Tim Clark are tied at 22 under. Joe Ogilvie is 2 shots back. There is a log jam of golfers at -20. They include: Mike Weir, Matt Kuchar, Kevin Streelman and Martin Flores.

Ohter Notables: Steve Elkington -18, Brandt Snedeker -18, Kevin Na -17, Jeff Quinney -14, Paul Goydos -14

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Rookie Prugh Takes the Lead From Vet Watson

Alex Prugh is the new leader(-21) after 3 rounds at the  Bob Hope Classic. He finished with a 7 under 65 to leap frog Bubba Watson. Watson and Martin Flores are tied at -20.  Joe Ogilvie is at -17 while Tim Clark is at -16.

Other Notables: Bill Haas -16, Mike Weir -15, Steve Elkington -14, Kevin Na -14, Paul Goydos -11

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