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Whitmer joined the Globe in 2001, and has covered golf since 2009 and the Patriots since 2011. A graduate of Miami University, he has worked at newspapers in Georgia and North Carolina, and also spends part of the year working on the Globe’s sports copy desk.
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Revolution win with defense
By Michael Whitmer , Globe Staff
No team in MLS has allowed fewer than New England’s nine goals-against, and the Revolution have held three of their past five opponents scoreless.
on golf
Sergio Garcia should be punished for Tiger Woods joke
By Michael Whitmer , Globe Staff
What the Spaniard said Tuesday night was out of bounds, and the punishment should be harsher than the proverbial two-shot penalty.
Golf notes: Ernie Els, others weigh in on anchor ruling
By Michael Whitmer , Globe Staff
A number of PGA Tour professionals have weighed in after the US Golf Association and the R&A announced that the proposal to ban the anchored putting stroke has been approved.
Golf tip: Practice swings on course can be useful
By Michael Whitmer , Globe Staff
It’s a personal decision, but for those who want to take a practice cut before starting the real swing, here are some suggestions.