1. Michelle Wie wins her first tournament as a professional. As competition heats up on the LPGA tour, the domination of Annika Sorenstams incredible run in 2005 becomes more recognized as one of the best years for any professional golfer.
2. John Daleys reality show inspires millions of young golfers to sell as many logos on their clothing as possible. Sales at Hooters increase three fold.
3. The Golf Channel launches the first ever Fear Factor For Golf television show. The show ends tragically when two contestants are badly hurt while golfing during a lightning storm and one contestant chokes while eating a 50 year old rotting golf bag.
4. Tiger Woods continues to dominate.
5. A new golf ball is announced as the first ever ball to come with adjustable weight control, enabling golfers to control their fades and slices by distributing the weight of the ball.
6. Golf continues to be one of the greatest games on the planet.
7. More celebrities start to play the game, all in an attempt to prove they can beat Charles Barkley. Kevin Federline even beats Barkley in a sudden death playoff at the NBC charity event, although Barkley claims Federline cheated.
8. Jason Gore confirms his place on the PGA Tour with a great year.
9. Phil Mickelson repeats as the champion of the FBR Open in his hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona.
10. Jack Nicklaus is invited back to the British Open as an honorary guest player. He declines stating that he is happy with how he left the game.
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