Azinger: If Ryder job was offered, 'I would have done it'
Bob Harig, ESPN.comPaul Azinger says he would have accepted another shot at being the Ryder Cup captain, but was never asked.
Story | Conversation | December 11, 2008Pavin earned shot as Ryder Cup captain
Bob Harig, ESPN.comPaul Azinger's pairings might have made many believe the captain is crucial to winning the Ryder Cup. But like a head coach in football or a manager in baseball, the captain doesn't hit a single shot. It's all about making putts, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008Picture surrounding Ryder Cup captaincy gets murkier
Bob Harig, ESPN.comWill Paul Azinger stay on as U.S. Ryder Cup captain? No one is saying anything officially, but Azinger's latest comments indicate that something is up, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | December 04, 2008Azinger isn't lobbying, but is intrigued by thought of returning
Bob Harig, ESPN.comPaul Azinger isn't lobbying, but he's open to the idea of returning to Ryder Cup captain's job in 2010, when the U.S. tries to retain the Cup in Wales.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Azinger's pairings strategy crucial to Americans in reclaiming Ryder Cup
Bob Harig, ESPN.comPaul Azinger brought many things to the table when he was named Ryder Cup captain. The most crucial may have been a plan for his pairings that was instrumental in the American's first Ryder Cup victory since 1999, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008Weekley, Holmes duo only Americans to win Saturday fourballs match
Bob Harig, ESPN.comBoo Weekley's colorful prose might make him seem more Happy Gilmore than Tiger Woods. But the Ryder Cup rookie has proven this week that he belongs on this stage, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008Jacklin gets majority of credit for European turnaround
Bob Harig, ESPN.comUntil the early 1980s, a U.S. win at the Ryder Cup was practically a given. Since 1985, though, the Europeans have turned the tables. So what changed? ESPN.com's Bob Harig explains.
Story | Conversation | September 13, 2008No American players stepped up to make Azinger's job any easier
Bob Harig, ESPN.comThe selections made by U.S. Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger with his at-large picks Tuesday did little to dispel the notion that the Americans will clearly be the underdogs against the European squad, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2008Saturday's rain changes complexion of Sunday's chase for 'Glory's Last Shot'
Bob Harig, ESPN.comMother Nature made The Monster a little less scary Saturday after rain halted play with J.B. Holmes retaining the lead despite not hitting a shot. But beware: No one will have it easy Sunday in a bid to win the 90th PGA Championship, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 2008Lots at stake for Ryder Cup hopefuls at 90th PGA Championship
Bob Harig, ESPN.comSome players look at the Ryder Cup points list daily. Others try to put it out of their mind. No matter which avenue they take, come Sunday, eight Americans will know they will represent their country at Valhalla in September, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008Monster moniker still fits for Oakland Hills
Bob Harig, ESPN.comIt's been more than 30 years since a PGA Championship has had a winning score over par. With "The Monster" known as Oakland Hills site of this year's final major, that string may be jeopardy, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008Life goes on for Buick Open, PGA Tour with no Tiger
Bob Harig, ESPN.comThis week's Buick Open was supposed to have Tiger Woods in the field but won't now due to his knee surgery. His absence opens up a small window into what life, and golf, will look like someday when Tiger decides to call it quits, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | June 24, 2008Azinger's influence felt on Ryder Cup team months before tournament
Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.comAs a player, Paul Azinger was left off the Ryder Cup team because of an archaic technicality that has since been eliminated. Now, 21 years later, he's determined to make a difference as U.S. team captain, writes Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2008Weekley might not know match play etiquette, but he knows how to win
Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.comIn two days, Boo Weekley has gone from not knowing he could concede putts to being one of the unlikeliest members of the Sweet 16 at the Match Play.
Story | Conversation | February 21, 2008Surplus of big events means more decisions for top players
Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.comDon't be so quick to criticize the foursome of elite players skipping the season opener. As Bob Harig writes, these decisions have become tougher than ever.
Story | Conversation | January 03, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "americas cup" make the list?