Miura Golf introduces two putter models to kick off Series 1957 line (PGA)

VANCOUVER, Canada -- Japanese golf club manufacturer Miura Golf, which has been making high-quality forged irons for 43 years, has introduced two putter models to its 2009 product line. The putters will form part of Miura Golf's Series 1957, which will be a collection of Miura products represents the year in which Miura began pursuing the perfect set of irons.

Phoenix on a budget: New rail line, hikes, golf (The Salt Lake Tribune)

PHOENIX » In Phoenix, there's nothing a trip to the golf course can't fix. It's a warm winter escape for those who can afford a second home, and it basks in the spa-facial glow of being a place where people will pay a lot for five-star fun.

Spice up your January with the 20th Annual Great Southern Gumbo Cook-Off at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

With live Cajun music, door prizes and gumbo, the 20th Annual Great Southern Gumbo Cook-off, held at The Market Shops at Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort, is sure to spice up anyone's afternoon.

Second-hand shops set to thrive (The Star)

SOME shops dealing in second-hand home appliances and furniture have seen a pick-up in business amid the current economic downturn while other similar shops expect sales to improve sometime this year.

Mardi Gras is coming: Let the good times roll (AP via Yahoo! News)

Parade floats are being built, costumes are being fitted and krewes are practicing. Let the good times roll! It's almost time for Mardi Gras in New Orleans.