d jeds hometel Before the marchers set off to the top of the moor they were addressed by TV star and environmentalist Dr David Bellamy . "Windfarms are weapons of mass destruction," he told the 400-strong crowd. "They ruin people's lives, destroy the countryside and harm wildlife. "It beggar's belief that certain members of the green movement have bought into it. People just don't want them." READ MORE: It started with a community in uproar and ended with the landscape changing forever, but now this saga has a new chapter Dr Bellamy was speaking more than 20 years ago at a protest against £50m plans to build England's biggest onshore windfarm at Scout Moor , on the hills above Rochdale and Bury . Developers United Utilities and Peel Holdings said the 26, 100m high turbines, would provide clean for energy for thousands of homes. But the late Dr Bellamy and the marchers were adamant the damage to the unspoilt moor and harm to wildlife wasn't a worthwhile trade. And they weren't alone. There was widespread and significant opposition to the plans. Rochdale, Rossendale and Lancashire councils all submitted formal objections, while of hundreds of people signed petitions and attended public meetings. But ultimately their efforts failed. Scout Moor windfarm (Image: Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening News) Following a long, drawn-out planning process, the developers won, the turbines were built and the landscape changed forever. Now, more than two decades after the plans were first raised, developers are coming back for more. Cubico Sustainable Investments wants to almost double the size of the windfarm, by adding another 21 turbines . It says that Scout Moor II, as the proposal has been dubbed, would create England's biggest windfarm and could generate enough clean electricity to power over 100,000 homes. We now have a greater awareness of the climate crisis and wind turbine technology has improved significantly since the early 2000s. But for many of the original protesters the passage of time hasn't changed their views. Jane Gartside, a former councillor in Rochdale said: "There are lots of people who accept they are there. They're just a fact of life. "But I'm against the expansion just like I was against the original plans. Now these new ones are much bigger. It will be overwhelming." Christine McHugh, of Rochdale-based horticultural group Norden In Bloom, said: "The new turbines are bigger, so how deep are they going to have to dig? All that peat is going to have to come out and then there's the roads that will have to be built. "I just don't think it's that eco-friendly. There are a lot of questions to be asked." The expansion plans come after the new Labour government lifted a de facto ban on new onshore windfarms that had been in place since 2015. The move was warmly welcomed by many environmental groups. Mike Childs, the head of science, policy and research at Friends of the Earth, said: "In April, research by Friends of the Earth found that utilising less than 3% of land in England for onshore wind and solar could produce 13 times more clean energy that now generated – enough to power all households in England twice over. By harnessing the country's vast renewable power potential, the new government is staking its claim as a global leader in the green energy transition." Scout Moor windfarm could almost double in size if the plans get the go-ahead (Image: Copyright Unknown) But many local campaigners remain unconvinced. Nigel Morrell, chair of Norden Area Forum, said Scout Moor II's effect on the landscape would be 'seismic'. He added: "It is difficult at this early stage to assess the effects of this scheme. However the intention of the developers is clear. They are seeing to push ahead with the largest onshore wind farm in the country, using turbines which are far larger than existing ones spread over a far larger footprint than the present scheme. "The effect on the landscape and built heritage is likely to be seismic. Cubico's stated commitment to consult widely and thoroughly is welcome. However, there are real concerns that, even at this early stage that a number of residents and groups with concerns, throughout the area, have not received the initial communications concerning these proposals, which would allow them to engage in the process. "In common with all large projects of this type the devil will be in the detail. Until the specifics of footprint, positioning of turbines, community wealth funds, peatland restoration, and provision for the commoners, have been resolved it is difficult for anyone to reach conclusions about the benefits, or otherwise, of this proposal." John Pinder's butty van looks out over the windfarm (Image: Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening News) Others, though, have a different take. John Pinder runs the long-standing butty van in the lay-by on Edenfield Road, opposite the main path up to the windfarm. He said: "I love them. I don't like nuclear power and I don't think the turbines look that bad on the skyline. I'm all for for it. "A lot of people go up there just to look at them or sit up there and read a book. But there are a lot of NIMBYs - they just don't want it in their area. But you've got to move with the times." Ellen Bell, assistant manager at Owd Betts pub, is equally positive. "They bring people up here," she said. "We get people from all over who come to walk up to the turbines and then they come in here. "I think they look beautiful when they're turning. It's good for us and it's good for the environment." A few yards away Terry, of Edenfield, is parked up waiting for his sandwich order. He said: "Where we live you can only see two of the turbines. They've been there nearly 20 years now and we've never had any noise, that I've heard. "There was a lot of fuss when they first went up, but it soon died down. I wouldn't want one in my back garden, but I don't think there's any real local animosity to them." James Pinney, head of Northern Europe at Cubico, added: "We're excited about the opportunity for Scout Moor II to play a key role in helping the UK achieve its net zero ambitions and enhance the North West's position as a national hub for clean energy generation. “As we progress, we’re looking forward to engaging with local communities and ensuring their participation helps shape a project that leaves positive social, economic and environmental benefits for all."

I'M A CELEBRITY fans are pleading for one of this year's contestants to win a BAFTA or Oscar after putting on an award-winning acting performance. Newcomers Maura and Rev Coles joined OG campmates Danny and Dean for the High Street of Horrors Bushtucker Trial. Ant and Dec then told Maura and Rev Coles, who are residing at the Jungle Junkyard, that this trial was their next opportunity to continue their act. The main camp believes that the newcomers are stuck in a horrible and dire camp when it actually is full to the brim with luxuries. Maura and Rev Coles then had to convince Danny and Dean that they had already taken part in The Deadly Department Store. Maura and Richard both got stuck into the pretence, as they covered one another in feathers and molasses and put on their best acting performance. As Dean and Danny entered the trial area, Maura and Richard looked downcast and said that they had won zero stars. But it was Maura's acting skills that really got viewers talking on social media. The former Love Island star was faking being sad and devastated after the trial, with fans saying she deserves an award for her acting skills. "Maura deserves an Oscar .. I'm laughing my head off," penned one viewer on X as the scenes aired tonight. Another said, "Give Maura her Oscar omg." "Maura is so convincing I’m howling," added a third. While a fourth said, "Maura’s acting is hilarious." And a fifth added, "Maura and Richard deserve an Oscar for their acting." And viewers weren't the only ones who thought the former Love Islander deserves an award for her acting skills. Dean was clearly impressed with Maura's acting after he was selected to join the Jungle Junkyard camp. MAURA Higgins is a late entry to I'm A Celeb 2024. Yet who is joining her? 2019 Love Island star Maura, 33, will be a late entry to the jungle line-up. She will head into the I'm A Celeb camp , along with the Reverend Richard Coles , 62. The duo will join the likes of Coleen Rooney , Barry McGuigan and Danny Jones in Ant and Dec’s jungle camp a week into this year’s star-spangled series. Yet initially the duo will have their own private base - and a secret mission - before heading into the main compound Down Under. Maura has already described the jungle as "hell." Meanwhile Richard, who has starred on Strictly, has confessed his biggest "fear." When the Radio One DJ arrived in the deceiving dire camp to discover it was in fact luxurious, Maura asked him if she was a good liar. He then told Maura: "The BAFTA is coming!" This comes after Maura stripped off and bathed on national television. Baring skin beneath a bubbly bath, Maura, 33, looked amazing as she relaxed in the tub in the Jungle Junkyard camp. The Irish reality star could be seen taking a dip and having a pamper. With her brown tresses into a messy bun, fresh-faced Maura looked overjoyed to be enjoying some rest in a steaming hot bath. On the side of the tub were some grey towels and some bottles that had lotions and potions inside. Behind the former Islander was a huge lit candle, which really set the mood.Recently, South Korea has been thrown into a state of turmoil following the emergency declaration made by Prime Minister Yoon Suk-yeol. The unprecedented move has sparked widespread controversy and concerns among the public, leading to calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the declaration. As the country braces for a deep dive into this crisis, all eyes are now on President Moon Jae-in, who has become a central figure in this unfolding drama.

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As Macron navigates through these turbulent times, he will need to confront his critics, engage with his detractors, and chart a new course that resonates with a diverse and polarized electorate. The coming months will be critical for Macron and his government as they seek to regain public trust, restore confidence in French institutions, and shape a more stable and prosperous future for the country. Only time will tell whether Macron can overcome his current predicament and emerge as a stronger and more resilient leader in the face of formidable challenges.Upon reuniting with his friends and family, the student expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and concern that had been shown during his absence. He revealed that he had become lost while exploring the city on his own and had accidentally wandered into an unfamiliar area, where he had been unable to find his way back.

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Authored by Brandon Smith via Alt-Market.us, It’s been a wild ride. After years of near total leftist control of every significant social and governmental institution in the US and abroad the American people have said enough is enough. The progressives have once again been slapped with the ultimate lesson of our era – Get Woke, Go Broke. This time they’re not just broke; they’re broken. I don’t think I’ve seen such an electoral bloodbath in my lifetime (maybe the Reagan landslide in 1984, but I was only a child). The conservatives control the Oval Office, the Senate, the House and the Supreme Court. Regardless of what you might think of Trump, what’s important is that he ran his campaign on anti-woke and anti-globalism and the US population voted for that agenda en masse. The American people want an end to the madness of the leftist/globalist regime. They want an end to establishment corruption. They want an end to US involvement in foreign conflicts. They want the woke indoctrination of their children to stop. They want an end to open borders. They want an end to perpetual debt spending and inflation. And, they want reassurance that events like the attempted covid coup against our constitutional liberties will never happen again. Over the past several months I have been predicting a Trump election win based on the clear sociopolitical shift in popular sentiment. However, my concern has always been that Trump will not make good on his campaign promises, either because he is being thwarted by Neo-Cons within his own team or because he did not intend to follow through in the first place. We all saw what happened after 2016 – The status quo was mostly maintained. To be fair, in 2016 Trump’s team was mostly chosen for him and that team was comprised of many snakes in the grass. This time around I have a bit more optimism. Trump’s coalition is significantly better than his first term and many of the people involved seem to be dedicated to their particular cause. If this is the case and Trump really means to change things for the better, I have a few ideas on how he can ensure that America never again deviates into the path of globalism. Some of these actions have already been promoted by the Trump Administration in recent days, some of them have not. Obviously none of these changes are easy but they can be done with the proper enthusiasm and pressure from the American people applied to their representatives in the Senate and Congress. Here’s what we can do as a country to keep our society free and prosperous well into the future. The first time Trump tried to appoint his cabinet the amount of Senate interference that took place caused delays of almost 4 months, and that was with appointees that represented no threat to the status quo. This time around it is clear that Neo-Cons within the Senate will work with Democrats to outright reject choices like RFK Jr and Matt Gaetz. They WILL try to sabotage any nominee that presents a legitimate threat to the establishment order. With this is mind, and per the Constitution, Trump has the option to call a recess of the Senate and make his appointments while they are away and without their approval. There is also a little known rule that allows him to force Congress to adjourn. Candidates for the Senate majority leader position all agreed to support recess appointments before they were voted on, which means there should not be any interference to a call of recess from Trump. Multiple presidents have used this emergency option to fill their cabinets. It’s seems like a no-brainer. Every state (except one) that the Democrats won in the 2024 election was a state with no voter ID laws. That’s not a coincidence. Correlation is not always causation, but it’s highly suspicious none-the-less. Many developed nations around the world have strict ID laws when it comes to elections. Why do we not have them in the US? With the advent of electronic ballots and large scale mail in ballots, a voter ID requirement is more important than ever to prevent election fraud. One of Trump’s top concerns after entering office in 2025 is to pass a federal voter ID requirement for all future elections. This cannot be left to flounder for years, it must be done by 2026. One of the key agendas of globalism is the forced establishment of open borders in the western world, along with mass migrations of third-world aliens cor cultural saturation and replacement. The goal is to destroy the west from within and then replace it with am economically Marxist and morally ambiguous civilization. Stopping this scheme will require aggressively enforced border laws and deportation laws. This requires multiple steps... Immediately Establish Texas-Style Border Controls Despite constant interference from the Biden Administration, the state of Texas and governor Greg Abbott have been incredibly effective in stopping illegal border crossings using expanded patrols and razor wire barriers. Encounters with illegals on the Texas border have dropped by 86% through Operation Lone Star in the span of a year. That’s impressive. Texas methods should be used across the entire border. Increased Fines Against Companies Hiring Illegal Immigrants This is a strategy being used by some European nations and it makes sense; a lot of illegals jump the border because they know there’s under the table jobs waiting for them. Trump must make it financially untenable for companies to hire migrants without proper work visas, and greatly increasing fines is the best way to do this. 100% Tariffs On Mexico Until They Secure Their Own Borders The Mexican government is absolutely corrupt and often uses the US border as a pressure valve to get rid of their poor and their criminals. Instead of fixing the problems within their own country they export those problems to America. This needs to stop. End All Asylum Requests From Third World Countries Until the immigration problem is solved the asylum loophole needs to be closed. Save for a few citizens from countries where very real asylum protections are needed (like oppressed dissidents from China or North Korea), there’s no need to take in most of these people and their asylum claims are fraudulent. Increase Efficiency Of Immigrant Worker Visa Program Democrats often argue that America cannot survive without migrant workers. I say this is a lie designed to prevent legitimate immigration reform, but if there really is work that needs to be done in our country and migrants are somehow the only people that can do it, then we can have both. If Trump streamlines the work visa program to speed up the process while vetting applicants, then we can have controlled borders AND migrant workers. To pay for increased efficiency of the program, double the application fee and reduce their legal work period in the US to 1 year or less. Mass Deportations Of Illegals This was a key plank of the Trump campaign and it looks like he plans to make it happen. Starting with ALL the migrants that entered the US illegally in the past four years and all those relocated through Biden’s shady visa program. This can be achieved by cutting off existing subsidies to migrants, fines for companies that hire illegals, citizenship verification for home buying or home rentals, ending federal subsidies to Democrat sanctuary cities, etc. Ultimately, most illegals will leave the country on their own. Globalist NGOs are the primary source of corruption within the US government and our society at large. NGO’s have all the rights of individual citizens with none of the limitations. They can generate billions of dollars for influence campaigns. They can lobby politicians (bribe them) to get legislation put in place. They can use their incredible financial resources to fund activist movements and create civil unrest from thin air. And, they can even fund programs to control education and encourage mass illegal immigration. NGOs should be banned from lobbying. And, any NGO’s caught engaging in the funding of woke propaganda in schools, violent activist groups or illegal immigration efforts should be immediately shut down. Some NGOs feed on government funding (like George Soros’ Open Society Foundation) while others are privately funded (like the Ford Foundation). If they are receiving subsidies, that money should be cut off. Stopping the operations of globalist NGOs is imperative to saving western civilization. Here’s the bottom line – Ukraine is losing the war against Russia. Their eastern front is collapsing due to attrition and in another year or less Russia WILL take the entire country. The war is also being managed by proxy by NATO. We are swiftly plunging into open conflict between the east and the west. This must stop. Even if the situation doesn’t go nuclear, a world war at this time would cause a catastrophic economic collapse, for the US, for Europe and most of the East. Only the globalists want this to happen. Ukraine is an irrelevant territory not worth fighting over. Americans don’t want to fight over it. Europeans don’t want to fight over it and I doubt the average Russian wants to fight over it. Vladimir Zelensky must be forced to accept the loss of the Donbas to Russia. A DMZ must be established and the fighting must end for the sake of the world. There should be an in-depth investigation into the Biden Administration’s handling of the Covid mandates, including the attempted censorship of information contrary to the government narrative. There should be a real investigation into the viral laboratories in Wuhan, China and Anthony Fauci’s involvement with those labs to develop coronaviruses using gain of function research. Americans want answers. In tandem with open borders, globalists at the IMF and BIS have been quietly building a massive global central bank digital currency framework (CBDCs). The erasure of nationally controlled economies and currencies would be required in order to create a globally centralized economy with a single world currency. And, in order to force populations to accept such a system, the globalists need CBDCs. With a cashless economy in place, elites within governments and central banks would have ultimate power to socially engineer public behavior. If they can take away your money any time they please, it’s much harder to rebel against them. If they can program caveats into CBDCs to prevent spending on certain goods (like meat or gas, for example) then they can pressure the populace into accepting carbon controls and other draconian measures. CBDCs are the end of freedom as we know it. I have outlined options for preventing a total economic collapse in previous articles , so I won’t go in-depth here. I will quickly list some of the most important measures that could be taken to revitalize the struggling system. Many of them are designed to bypass the Federal Reserve. End The Income Tax For 99% Of The Population – Tax The 1% End Property Taxes On Single Family Homes – Only Tax Owners With Multiple Properties Remove All Illegal Immigrants From The US – This Will Trigger A Drop In Property Prices And Rent Create Subsidy Incentives For Married Couples With Children – Home Loans, Education Bring Back Technical Apprenticeship Programs – Increase Technical Workers Without College Use Tariffs, But Also Backstop Tariffs With Domestic Production – Focus On High Quality Goods Domestically Manufacture High Quality Goods With Long Life To Help Fight Inflation Issue A Gold/Silver Backed Treasury Bond – Offer Metals Backed Savings Accounts Institute A Moratorium On Debt Ceiling Increases Until Government Deficit Spending And Debt Are Under Control There’s a lot of work that needs to be done to save the economy in the long run but the options above could help to boost the American worker and consumer and stall a breakdown. Currently, the US faces the highest national debt, the highest interest payments and the highest consumer debt in the nation’s history. We are also still in the middle of a stagflationary crisis. Something dramatic must be done soon, before it’s too late. It’s hard to test a person for moral compass but you can at least test intelligence. A candidate should not be prevented from running for office because of low IQ, but I believe the public has a right to know who they’re voting for. If they decide they don’t want a low IQ leader, then that should be up to them. By extension, independent mental acuity testing should be a regular occurrence. As we saw with Joe Biden, the establishment will happily hide the mental decline of a politician if it serves their interests. The people have a right to know. No doubt hundreds of other policy ideas could be added to the list above, but these actions are a solid start. If Trump instituted even half of these solutions the US could be saved from perhaps the worst existential crisis in the nation’s history and globalism would be on the ropes. * * * If you would like to support the work that Alt-Market does while also receiving content on advanced tactics for defeating the globalist agenda, subscribe to our exclusive newsletter The Wild Bunch Dispatch. Learn more about it HERE .TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — This isn’t a week when coach Todd Bowles feels he needs to find the right words to ensure his Tampa Bay Buccaneers are motivated to face the last-place Carolina Panthers. The Bucs (8-7) have won eight of the last nine meetings between the NFC South rivals, including the past three with Baker Mayfield at quarterback. It hasn’t exactly been smoothly sailing against the Panthers (4-11), though, for the three-time defending division champions. And, with at least a share of first place on the line Sunday, Bowles and his players say they are focused solely on rebounding from last week’s disappointing loss to the Dallas Cowboys. “We know it’s going to be a tough ballgame. It went overtime last time. They’re coached very well; they play very hard,” Bowles said, referencing Tampa Bay’s 26-23 win at Carolina on Dec. 1. “We know what’s at stake for us. It doesn’t need to be talked about. Everybody understands that,” Bowles added. “We’ve got to clean up our own mistakes, and we’ve got to play an error-free football game.” The Bucs are tied with Atlanta for the best record in the NFC South, however the Falcons (8-7) hold the tiebreaker after sweeping the season series between the teams. To claim a fourth straight division title, Tampa Bay needs to win remaining home games against the Panthers and New Orleans Saints while Atlanta loses at least once in the last two weeks of the regular season. If the Falcons hold on to win the South, the Bucs can earn a wild-card playoff berth if they win out and the Washington Commanders lose twice. Mayfield, who has resurrected his career since being released by Carolina two years ago, summed up the attitude in a resilient locker room. The Bucs have won four of five games following a four-game losing streak threatened their playoff hopes. “I keep saying it, this team has the mental makeup of a great team. We just have to continue to fight and find ways to win,” the quarterback said. “If we don’t take of business, we won’t be in the playoffs.” Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard cost his team the game four weeks ago against Tampa Bay when he fumbled on the second possession of overtime just after Carolina had reached field goal range. Mayfield responded by leading the Bucs back down the field for the winning field goal. The loss was devastating for Hubbard at the time, but he promised himself when the opportunity arose again he’d make the most of it. He did that this past Sunday, when he carried twice for 49 yards, including a 21-yard touchdown run in which he broke two tackles, in overtime to lift the Panthers to a 36-30 win over Arizona, knocking the Cardinals out of the playoff hunt. “I’d let it go, but it’s definitely been in the back of my head a little bit,” Hubbard said. “Like I said, when the next opportunity came, I told myself I’m going to get it back for them. To be able to have them trust me in that opportunity again, and to have it in that way is a blessing from God.” Bryce Young has shown solid progress in his decision making, particularly when the pocket begins to break down. Last week, the second-year QB ran for a career-best 68 yards, including a 24-yard touchdown. Young was benched after two games this season, but since returning to the lineup has played better, restoring some faith that perhaps the No. 1 overall pick in 2023 can be the team’s quarterback of the future. “Just time in the system and time as a team for us to come together,” Young said of why he has improved. “For me, being able to get reps, and get time with everyone. It’s just all of us being able to feed off of each other, and it’s been able to allow us to turn in the right direction.” The Panthers have been abysmal against the run, allowing nearly 200 yards per game on the ground over the last seven games. In the last meeting with Tampa Bay, Bucky Irving ran for a career-high 152 yards and a touchdown, so Carolina’s defense has a good idea of what's coming Sunday. Mayfield has beaten Carolina three times since joining the Bucs in 2023. All of the meetings have been close, though, with the Panthers losing twice by three points and Tampa Bay settling for three field goals in a 9-0 regular season-ending victory that clinched its third straight NFC South championship last January. “We know them well. They know us well,” Mayfield said. AP Sports Writer Steve Reed in Charlotte, North Carolina, contributed to this report. NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl

One of the key areas where Huawei has made a significant impact is in the improvement of communication networks across the Zhoushan Islands. By deploying state-of-the-art equipment and systems, Huawei has not only increased the speed and reliability of internet and mobile services but has also expanded coverage to even the most remote corners of the archipelago. This connectivity has not only facilitated communication among residents but has also opened up new opportunities for businesses, education, and healthcare services.Japanese shares gain on weaker yen after Christmas breakIn a swift response to the emergency, local fire departments dispatched multiple firefighting teams to the scene, along with ambulances and other emergency services. Firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the flames and ensure the safety of all individuals within the vicinity of the data center.

Furthermore, recent positive developments on the international trade front have also contributed to the bullish sentiment in stock index futures. Progress in trade negotiations and the resolution of trade disputes have helped to alleviate concerns about global trade tensions, providing a much-needed tailwind to markets worldwide.Payne Stewart was one of the best shot-makers of his generation. Getty Images Welcome to Play Smart , a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Payne Stewart was one of the best ball strikers of his generation. This much is clear when looking at his resume that includes 11 PGA Tour victories and three major titles. If not for a tragic aviation accident that took Stewart’s life in 1999, those numbers would surely be higher. But while Stewart may no longer be wis us, we can still learn from his rock-solid swing. In the video below, filmed during Stewart’s prime, the three-time major winner outlined a common flaw he saw in many golfers’ swings — and a great way to go about fixing it. Check it out and it just may improve your own game. Great swing tips from golf legends. ⬇️ Payne Stewart shares an easy drill for developing the proper weight transfer in your golf swing. 📝 pic.twitter.com/hk1mVJoOi2 Stewart’s ball-striking tip Failure to properly shift the weight during the backswing is a swing flaw that many recreational players struggle with. Either they do no shift their weight at all, or, in an effort to make a big turn, they “reverse pivot” and leave themselves in a poor position at the top of the backswing. “The proper weight shift is to go from the right side to the left side,” Stewart said. Just this week, we covered a great feel for getting into the proper position at the top of the backswing. In the video above, Stewart gives us a simple feel to then unload that weight in the downswing. Once you get to the top of the swing, you’ve got to transfer your weight (and energy) through the ball to hit a solid shot. A great way to teach yourself to do this is by exaggerating the feel. When you’re making some swings on the range, take a step with your trail foot toward the target after impact. It’ll feel awkward at first, and you might not make great contact with the ball, but when you do this, it’s impossible to leave your weight on the back side. If you’re struggling to transfer your weight during the downswing, give this drill a shot. Latest In Instruction Golf.com Editor Zephyr Melton is an assistant editor for GOLF.com where he spends his days blogging, producing and editing. Prior to joining the team at GOLF, he attended the University of Texas followed by stops with the Texas Golf Association, Team USA, the Green Bay Packers and the PGA Tour. He assists on all things instruction and covers amateur and women’s golf. He can be reached at zephyr_melton@golf.com.

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