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Couples to play skins event in Hawaii

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Fred Couples, who turned 50 in October, will make his Champions Tour debut at the Wendy's Champions Skins Game in Hawaii in mid-January.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Late bloomer Nelson rose through ranks

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

A Vietnam vet who didn't pick up golf until after returning from war, three-time major winner Larry Nelson showed that a little hard work could produce a Hall of Fame career, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Duval controls own destiny at Disney

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Twelve years is a long time, to be sure. But it must seem like another life to David Duval, who, at the end of the 1997 seas...

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A year after missing Tour Championship, Harrington in fine playoff shape

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Through darkness, he sees light. Through calamity, he sees prosperity. And through a faulty golf swing, he sees nothing but shots that knock down the ...

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Harrington not afraid to grind it out

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Padraig Harrington made his 2009 U.S. debut Thursday at the Buick Invitational, and it'll be a challenge to move up the leaderboard. Fortunately for the Irishman, hard work is right up his alley, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | February 05, 2009

Watson on the brink of making history

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

For Tom Watson, history could be his Sunday at the British Open. As he attempts to become the oldest major champion in history by 11 years, close friends -- including one from above -- will be watching, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | July 18, 2009

Cink's win forever linked with Watson

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Stewart Cink might seem like the villain after foiling Tom Watson's run at a sixth Claret Jug on Sunday at the British Open. In time, though, the six-time PGA Tour winner will receive his due, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2009

Tiger shoots 71 in first round

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

If Tiger Woods is to win the 138th Open Championship, he will have to do what he was unable to do at either of this year's first two majors -- rally.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009

Mayhem surely to ensue with Woods-Ishikawa pairing

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

TURNBERRY, Scotland -- Anyone who has been to a golf tournament in which Tiger Woods was participating understands the chaos that surrounds the No. 1 ...

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Turnberry identifies game's top player

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

In the three British Opens at Turnberry, the No. 1 player in the game claimed the title. Never was that more evident than Tom Watson's classic triumph over Jack Nicklaus, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009

Before win, Crenshaw felt desperation

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Ben Crenshaw understands golf's past, especially when it pertains to Augusta National. When the teenage rising star turned into a 30-something player without a major, that knowledge proved crucial to his first Masters title in 1984, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2009

Rose, Holmes know more is at stake than just a major

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Justin Rose and J.B. Holmes know all too well the ramifications of a strong finish at the PGA Championship. Both players are within striking distance of their first major titles ... and a spot on their respective Ryder Cup squads, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008

North, Chen remain an intertwined part of Oakland Hills' rich history

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Names like Hogan, Nicklaus, Palmer and Player have won at Oakland Hills, host of this week's 90th PGA Championship. But it may be Andy North and T.C. Chen who own the most memorable chapter in the club's storied history, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 03, 2008

Scheduling is everything on tour these days

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The PGA Tour's Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial and Europe's BMW PGA Championship are this weekend, presenting a dilemma for the world's elite players -- especially those who are members of both the PGA and European tours, writes Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2008

Players Championship perfect venue for Weekley's honed ball-striking

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Putting woes aside, the blustery conditions of TPC Sawgrass might be the perfect setting for Boo Weekley to leave his mark.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2008