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Official correspondence on the Links series from Microsoft

Links 2001 Newsletter (July 31st, 2001)

Hi there!!

Familiar faces are no longer in the top five of the Links 2001 VGA Tour. MikeM has dominated the first two tournaments and now sits on top, with veterans Paul Wiley and Mike Scheutz playing catch-up. We've also got a reminder for course designers who wish to submit their courses for a chance to play golf with Sergio Garcia. Lastly, the Armchair Architect contest is quickly coming to a conclusion, so be sure to submit your screenshots to become eligible!

In this issue:

• MikeM Retains Lead in VGA Tour with a -67 in the Links European Open

• Armchair Architect Contest Deadline Closing Fast

MikeM Retains Lead in VGA Tour with a -67 in the Links European Open

Defending Champion Paul Wiley shot a -50 during the Links European Open, the second stop on the Links 2001 VGA Tour. This dropped Wiley down to 54th spot, far back of current leader MikeM, who shot a -67 to retain the VGA Tour overall lead.  The complete results from the Links European Open can be found at:
http://linkstour.zone.com/TournamentDetail.asp?TournamentID=1517

The unofficial Links 2001 VGA Tour Money Board has also been updated to reflect the standings after the second event.  The current standings can be found at:
http://linkstour.zone.com/moneyboarddetail.asp.

Please bear in mind that the amounts listed on this board will be awarded once all events have been completed.  Throughout the tournament, all scores will be reviewed, and changes may be made pending any outcome from such reviews.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the second event of the Links 2001 VGA Tour. The next event, the Links Championship, is scheduled to take place on August 20. Stay tuned for further details.

Armchair Architect Contest Deadline Closing Fast

Just a reminder that the deadline is approaching to enter your course into the Armchair Architect contest. All entries must be finalized by August 30 to be eligible. If you've signed up already, be sure to submit a screenshot of your course. You'll need to take three screen shots: your best tee area, best green area, and one from any location of your choice. Total combined size of the three screenshots cannot exceed 500k.

Remember: if you’ve finished any original design since May 15, you can post your screenshots on the Armchair Architect Web site now. There are great prizes – a round of golf with Sergio Garcia, new golf clubs, a trip to visit a real-life golf course architect, and a tee time at Golf Digest’s #1-rated golf course for 2000! (hint: located on the Monterey Peninsula in California)

For complete contest rules and information, visit the official site:
http://www.armchairarchitect.com/

Official Sites

Links 2001 site
Links Tour site
Links Country Club