Australian Open

Australian Open

Australian Open | Jan. 19 - Feb. 1, 2009 | Melbourne, Australia

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Norman goes under the microscope

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The swirl surrounding Greg Norman will take on added significance this week as the Presidents Cup International team captain deals with multiple issues, including his recent separation from his wife, Chris Evert, his controversial wild-card picks and guiding a team that has struggled to defeat the Americans, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

Woods dominates early for win in return

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

In his return to the PGA Tour, Tiger Woods picked up exactly where he left off -- with a victory in head-to-head competition. On Wednesday, it was a 3 and 2 win in the opening round of the WGC-Match Play, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009

At 86, Sifford still making a difference

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

...86, he is lending his name to a special exemption being given at the annual Northern Trust Open in Los Angeles, where his last victory came 40 years ago in a playoff over Harold Henning...

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2010 Ryder Cup might be last licks for Lyle

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

...Tour not matter? Bob Thomas/Getty Images Sandy Lyle owns two major championship victories, the 1985 British Open and the 1988 Masters. We're talking about the Ryder Cup and how the Scotsman seems to...

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Time to tweak PGA Tour opener

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

...for the tournament at Kapalua and won't start his season until the fourth event, the FBR Open. "That's tough. NFL playoffs, getting ready for a Super Bowl, it's pretty tough to do...

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Baddeley gets Woods in quest for first major

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

Aaron Baddeley says he wants to play head-to-head with the best. Sunday, he gets it: Tiger Woods.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2007

Beauty of match play is it's anyone's game

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

The beauty of the Match Play is that on any given day, anyone can win. Try finding that anywhere else.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2003

Baddeley falls hard, but silences doubters in defeat

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

If there was any doubt that Aaron Baddeley was ready for the big leagues, it was erased at the Sony Open.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2003

Rookies get their first taste at Sony Open in Hawaii

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

Rookies get their shot at proving themselves at the Sony Open, the first full-field event of the Tour season.

Story | Conversation | January 15, 2003

Beem reaping the rewards of breakout season

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

Rich Beem's breakout year secured his place on tour and opened the door to perks reserved for golf's elite.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2002

Duval controls own destiny at Disney

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

...top 125 on the PGA Tour money list, his second-place finish at the 2009 U.S. Open would exempt him into the Masters and U.S. Open in 2010. Plus, as a past champion...

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Woods exacts a bit of revenge in win

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

A perfect 5-0-0 run to lead the U.S. to a Presidents Cup victory capped off a stirring climax to the 2009 season for Tiger Woods. Not even the world's No. 1 player expected that much in his return from ACL surgery, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2009

Mickelson primed to challenge Tiger in 2010

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

...with the disease as well. After taking some time off, Mickelson remarkably contended at the U.S. Open, finishing tied for second, 2 strokes behind Lucas Glover. If he had putted anything like he did...

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Woods puts pedal to the metal at BMW

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Tiger Woods' closest pursuers trail by a touchdown through 54 holes at the BMW Championship after Woods set the course record Saturday. Even so, there's plenty to play for Sunday with a Tour Championship berth on the line for many.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009

FedEx Cup playoffs a misnomer? Maybe not

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

First, let's get a few things out of the way. The FedEx Cup playoffs, which begin Thursday at The Barclays, are not really "playoffs" in the traditi...

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