194 Results for ernie els

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

Olympic golf not all smooth sailing

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Although the sentiment about golf joining the Olympics has been generally positive, there are many questions that need to be ironed before golfers show up in Rio in 2016, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

Presidents Cup historically a mismatch

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Why hasn't the International side fared better at the Presidents Cup? The reasons are numerous, and solutions are hard to come by, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Presidents Cup history simply a mismatch

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Why hasn't the International side fared better at the Presidents Cup? The reasons are numerous, and solutions are hard to come by, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

Shark looks to jump-start Scott's game

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Adam Scott's selection to the International team for the Presidents Cup brought catcalls from critics. Although Scott hopes to use the opportunity to turn his game around, the move could add pressure to his already fragile game, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

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

Travels send Els across 8 time zones

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

How does a professional golfer prepare for three tournaments in three weeks, including two trans-Atlantic flights? For Ernie Els, a personal plane and a well-laid plan are just the trick, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009

Harrington looks to turn tables on Tiger

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

If Padraig Harrington wants to cash that $10 million check for winning the FedEx Cup, he's going to have to change his recent history of playing with Tiger Woods on Saturday at the Tour Championship, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

It's $10 million up for grabs at East Lake

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Calculating just who can bring home the $10 million bonus this week at the Tour Championship might prove a dizzying exercise. That's why we break down a few of the possible outcomes at East Lake, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Yang adds name to list of Tiger slayers

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Stop looking to elite players to challenge Tiger Woods. History showed once again Sunday at the 91st PGA that it's the Y.E. Yang's of the world that are more likely to catch fire and upend Tiger, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009

Singh works himself into contention

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Although he suffered through a knee injury this year, Vijay Singh might be rounding into form at Hazeltine this week. After a 69-72 start, a third PGA Championship title might not be far off, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009

Els needs to find his flatstick at PGA

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

It's been seven years since "the Big Easy" -- Ernie Els -- last won a major. If he plays like he did Saturday, sans the bogey-bogey-bogey finish, he just might give Tiger Woods a run for his money, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009

PGA won't be measuring stick for Tiger

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Would Tiger Woods consider his 2009 season a success even if he were to fail to capture a single major for just the fourth time in his 13-year pro career? His answer might surprise you, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009

For Mickelson, it's good to be back

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

This week is not about winning for Phil Mickelson. But after an extended absence and time to reflect, a healthy dose of golf is exactly what he needed.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2009

Barnes, Glover hold tenuous Open lead

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Ricky Barnes, ranked 519th in the world, impressively set a few records en route to a share of the overnight lead Sunday at the U.S. Open. Don't let that fool anyone into thinking Monday's final round isn't completely wide open, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2009