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For some, dual tour memberships could yield financial privileges

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The Race to Dubai will certainly draw interest from PGA Tour stars like Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh to consider membership on the European Tour. But don't expect a mass exodus any time soon, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008

Kim struggled mightily but didn't shoot himself out of the Tour Championship

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Anthony Kim didn't have anything near his A-game Saturday at the Tour Championship. But even after an erratic day when he couldn't find his swing, the youngster still managed to keep the top of the leaderboard in his sights, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2008

On heels of Ryder Cup victory, Kim continues to impress at Tour Championship

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

While most of his Ryder Cup teammates floated back to Earth on Thursday at the Tour Championship, Anthony Kim stayed in the stratosphere long enough to card an opening-round 64 for a four-shot lead, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008

Coming back to Bellerive revives memories of 9/11

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The PGA Tour returns to St. Louis this week for the first time since 2001. While many players are focused on the FedEx Cup playoffs, it's nearly impossible for them to forget the last time they were in the Gateway City, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2008

Harrington's collection of major hardware growing by leaps and bounds

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Padraig Harrington had admittedly "run out of steam" during this week's 90th PGA Championship. But being able to conjure up a little back-nine magic without his best stuff is what the Irishman seems to do best, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2008

With Tiger out of the mix, betting choices wide open for British

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

While fans might not be happy that Tiger is missing his first major since 1996, ESPN.com's Bob Harig says there is one group that should be ecstatic about Woods' absence: the bookies.

Story | Conversation | July 15, 2008

Brits love to bet on anything and everything, but especially the Open

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Though betting has a certain stigma attached to it in the United States, it's a way of life in merry old England. So when the British Open begins this week, one thing is certain: Gamblers will be in their glory, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008

Life at the majors sure was different B.T. (before Tiger)

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Remember when Tiger Woods last missed a major? It was the 1996 PGA Championship. That streak of 46 straight will end at Royal Birkdale, but can anyone recall what life was like at the majors B.T. (before Tiger?) ESPN.com's Bob Harig takes a look back.

Story | Conversation | July 11, 2008

Injuries derailed Watts after losing '98 British Open playoff

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Ten years ago, golf immortality was within Brian Watts' grasp. But the journeyman lost a playoff to Mark O'Meara at the British Open. Now, Watts is simply trying to get healthy so he can earn a living playing golf, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2008

Player happy to (finally) hear about Immelman's win

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Gary Player was flying halfway around the world while Trevor Immelman was winning the Masters, but he couldn't wait to hear all about it.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2008

Longer, tougher Augusta National has led to battles of attrition

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The past two years have seen Augusta National act more like a U.S. Open track. Is that what's best?

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2008

Immelman latest in a line of surprise major title winners

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Trevor Immelman is the second straight surprise winner at The Masters.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2008

Immelman, Snedeker, Flesch, Casey make an unlikely final four

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The final two Masters pairings in have one thing in common: zero major championships.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2008

Just another Sunday at Augusta National

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Sunday at Augusta National was as casual as casual could be, a leisurely stroll through the dogwoods and azaleas, a peaceful, serene scene that is surreal to anyone who has never been here to witness such circumstances.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2008

Golf's professional Grand Slam has developed over time

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Tiger Woods has already stated that winning the Grand Slam is "easily within reason," though no player in the modern era has accomplished such a feat. Bob Harig reports on how the notion of the Grand Slam has developed over time.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2008