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Sky Sports golf pundit Gary Christian reflects on a clinical win for Branden Grace at Hilton Head Island, while Luke Donalds performance can mark a turning point in his PGA Tour career.There are some that feel the RBC Heritage deserves more of a prime slot on the PGA Tour calendar rather than the week following the Masters, particularly as it is played at one of the more picturesque locations and is a firm favourite among the players.But I think its a terrific spot for the tournament on the schedule and the strength of the field every year proves that. And, after after the pressure cooker atmosphere at Augusta National, its kind of on a gentle simmer at Hilton Head. Branden Grace closed with a superb 66 to claim a two-shot victory Obviously the tournament would attract a few more star names if it wasnt the week after a major, but I think the organisers - and the PGA Tour - will be happy with the turn out. The awareness of golf among the general public is so high after the Masters, and viewers cant wait to tune in and see Hilton Head Island in all its glory.It was Branden Grace who took the title after a testing four days in blustery conditions on the South Carolina coast, and his final-round 66 was clinical. He played the best on the final day and won the tournament, and thats how it should be. Grace played clinical golf on the final day and was a worthy champion Branden was the stand-out player from the last five groups, and his mindset was particularly impressive. He played aggressively to get the lead, and once in front, his course-management was superb on the back nine. He birdied 11 and 12 and made a number of sensible, stress-free pars - his only blemish coming at the 17th when he bunkered his tee shot and missed a six-footer for par.The Harbour Town Golf Links is a tough course when the conditions are firm and fast like we saw, and its even tougher when you have to chase. But defending a lead by playing cautiously is also easier said than done, so what Branden Grace achieved certainly consolidates his credentials as a world-class golfer. Luke Donald made a welcome return to form and led after 54 holes Luke Donald led after 54 holes on one of his favourite tracks, but he looked a little uncertain at times during his final-round 71 and finished two behind Grace. Maybe that was down to Luke not having been in that situation for some time. When you havent contended on the PGA Tour for that length of time, it doesnt matter who you are - theres going to be an element of doubt when youre trying to get over the line.And when your swing is based on rhythm and tempo like Lukes is, it makes it that much more difficult to maintain down the stretch. He didnt hit the ball as well as he could on Sunday, but he hung in there and a tie for second place will do his confidence the world of good. Donald battled hard in the final round, but he came up just short Luke kept scrambling pars to keep himself in contention, but once Grace was in the clubhouse on nine under, everyone else was effectively playing for second. Luke managed to grind it out despite not being at his best, and that result will go a long way to helping him climb back up the world rankings.His chipping and putting were in good order, and he will take a lot of positives out of the week. Theres nothing like contending for titles on the PGA Tour, and Luke will be better prepared for next time hes right in the mix. The challenge for him now is to keep that momentum going over the next few weeks, and this could be a big turning point in his career. Bryson DeChambeau was hugely impressive as he finished tied for fourth in his first tournament as a pro Bryson DeChambeau finished tied for fourth in his first tournament as a professional having been the leading amateur at the Masters, and I believe this kid is the real deal. He plays with a huge amount of confidence, and he has the chance to do something really special.And his impact on the game could be significant as well. Weve not seen many like him before in terms of his scientific approach to golf, and it has certainly attracted a lot of attention. Having all of your irons the same length is something new in the professional game, and it might not be long before we see others exploring that set-up. DeChambeaus confident and scientific approach to the game has generated huge interest Bryson is fascinating to listen to when he talks about the science and mechanics of his game, and the way he conducts himself is refreshing. He has a huge belief in his methods and his ability, and he clearly feels its only a matter of time before he is one of the leading players on the PGA Tour.He pocketed $260,000 for finishing fourth, and retaining his card for next season is a mere formality. I truly think he can win this year and lock up his playing rights in one go! He has the full array of tools, and he appears to be more mentally prepared for success than most rookies.Grace, Donald and DeChambeau are all in action again this week as we head to San Antonio for the Valero Texas Open, and the TPC San Antonio can be a brutally difficult golf course. When the wind gets up there, its one of the toughest courses on the PGA Tour. Next stop is the Valero Texas Open, played at one of the toughest tracks on the PGA Tour Its not as tight as Hilton Head but, unlike most courses in the United States, theres a lot of trouble to be found if you miss the fairways. Theres scrubland, thick bushes and plenty of trees on both sides, as well as thicker rough than the players are normally used to.At just under 7,500 yards long, its also one of the longer courses on Tour, and if the wind starts gusting at 20mph - which is highly likely - its a really tough test. I played it twice and it was just too much for me. There is much trouble to be found if you stray offline at TPC San Antonio It has been softened a little as a lot of players found it too difficult when it first appeared on the schedule, but it is still a supreme test of ability. Having said that, it is a great mix, with a couple of short par-threes and a few par-fours that can be attacked. Accuracy off the tee is going to be a huge advantage this week, and with the course being so long, well see a lot more drivers hit than at Hilton Head. But if youre going into the greens from the three-inch rough too often, it will be very difficult to be competitive.Also See:How does Brysons debut compare?Spieth will come back strongerOpinionGolf on Sky Sports 4Get Sky SportsNike Air Max 270 Baratas Falsas . Scott won the Australian PGA last week in his first event in Australia since winning the U.S. Masters in April. American Matt Kuchar, ahead by two strokes with four to play and even with Scott with one to go, double-bogeyed the 18th after taking two shots to get out of a bunker. Nike Air Max Baratas .J. -- New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his left knee. http://www.tiendasairmaxbaratas.com/zapatillas-air-max-90.html . Goals from Jerome Boateng, Franck Ribery and Thomas Mueller extended Bayerns unbeaten run to a record 37 matches. "This record is incredible," Bayern coach Pep Guardiola said. Nike Air Max 90 Rebajas . LOUIS -- Cardinals cleanup hitter Allen Craig says hes recovered from a foot injury and ready to be put on St. Air Max Bw Classic Baratas . -- The Bishops Gaiters are showing they belong among the countrys top varsity football teams.STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Mississippi State has managed to lose games in all kinds of creative ways this season.The Bulldogs lost one game in double overtime and another because a 28-yard game-winning field goal bounced off the left upright as time expired. Then there was last weeks loss to Kentucky, which ended with the Wildcats booting a 51-yard field goal to win in the final seconds.Bad football and bad luck: Its been a tough combo for the Bulldogs.Mississippi State (2-5) has seen its share of both in a season thats quickly become a huge disappointment. The Bulldogs will try end their three-game losing streak when they face lower-level opponent Samford (6-1) on Saturday.Mississippi State linebacker Richie Brown said the team isnt making excuses for some unfortunate bounces at the end of games.I guess you can say its a little bit of luck, but not really, Brown said. Youve got to out and make that one extra play in those games. Its on us. Were taking responsibility for that.Mississippi State hopes a win against Samford could provide some much-needed momentum. The Bulldogs have a brutal November schedule with games against Alabama, Texas A&M, Arkansas and Mississippi.But Saturdays game wont necessarily be easy. Samford is the No. 19 team in the country at the Football Championship Subdivision level and has won four straight.Theyre the best FCS team Ive seen in quite a while, so its a great challenge for our guys, Mullen said. Were going to have to come out and execute and play at a very high level.-----Some other things too watch when Mississippi State hosts Samford:SUCCESS VS.dddddddddddd FCS: Mississippi State has a 7-0 record against opponents in the FCS during coach Dan Mullens tenure, outscoring them by a combined 363-85 margin. The Bulldogs have an 11-game winning streak against FCS teams -- the last loss was in 2004 against Maine.LEWIS STARS FOR MSU: One bright spot for Mississippi State this season is the play of freshman linebacker Leo Lewis, who leads all SEC freshmen with 48 tackles. The 6-foot-2, 230-pound Lewis had a career-high 12 tackles against BYU two weeks ago.RUNS LIKE A DEAR: Mississippi State sophomore Malik Dear had a breakout game against Kentucky, running for a career-high 77 yards against the Wildcats, including a 45-yard touchdown run. The 5-foot-9, 220-pounder figures to be a bigger part of the Mississippi State offense in the final five weeks of the season.SURGING SAMFORD: Samford is off to a 6-1 start, which is its best record through seven games since 1992, when the Bulldogs were also 6-1. Samford finished the 92 season with a 9-2 record and made the FCS playoffs.SAMFORD VS. THE SEC: The Bulldogs havent had much success against the SEC with a 2-75-3 record. The good news is one of Samfords two wins is against Mississippi State -- but it came back in 1909.-----Follow David Brandt on Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbrandtAP .---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org . ' ' '