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Talk about Watson's generation ...

Ron Sirak, GolfWorld Executive Editor

Tom Watson's 2009 British Open run should be celebrated, but it's worth noting that the field the 59-year-old nearly faced down couldn't hold a candle to those he tackled in his prime.

Story | Conversation | July 20, 2009

Players Championship an opportunity to claim stake as Tiger's principal rival

Ron Sirak, GolfWorld.com

Tiger Woods isn't even in the tournament, yet the salient question surrounding the Players Championship is clear: Who has the moxie and drive to make the case he is clearly the second-best player in the world?

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2008

No Sunday charge at Augusta National, just a weary battle

Ron Sirak, Golf World

Scores soared and players were beaten down on a nasty Sunday at Augusta National.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2008

Wagering on Woods just seems like money in the bank

Ron Sirak, Golf World

You can't get good odds on Tiger Woods. But wager against him at your own risk.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2008

With latest win, Woods' intimidation factor is back

Ron Sirak, GolfWorld.com

Tiger Woods' victory in Dubai came with a side order of intimidation, as fellow challengers wilted during his final-round charge.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2008

Season-opening snoozefest means PGA Tour should start season later

Ron Sirak, GolfWorld.com

Last year, the PGA Tour ended its season earlier so as to avoid football season. Maybe it should start later for the same reason.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2008

The Cups runneth over

Ron Sirak, GolfDigest.com

Ryder, Presidents and Solheim, the premier team events in golf ... and not one was even close.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2007

If Stricker wins, is it a dream or nightmare for tour?

Ron Sirak, GolfDigest.com

Steve Stricker now owns the FedEx Cup points lead. Which raises the question: If a lesser-name player wins the title, is it a dream or a nightmare for the PGA Tour?

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2007

Woods' history says he'll pass Nicklaus at St. Andrews

Ron Sirak, Golf World

When will Tiger Woods pass Jack Nicklaus? Ron Sirak has a date: July 18, 2010.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2007

Wie pulls out of the John Deere Classic

Ron Sirak, GolfDigest.com

Michelle Wie is still teeing it up in the U.S. Women's Open next week, but she will pass on playing against the men next month in Illinois.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2007

Top players are committing a rank offense

Ron Sirak, GolfDigest.com

A year after Byron Nelson's death, the top players on the PGA Tour are making a statement by not honoring Nelson with their presence in Las Colinas.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2007

In the end, it felt like a Masters

Ron Sirak, GolfDigest.com

For three days, this tournament felt like a U.S. Open, but on Sunday it finally felt like a Masters.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2007

Augusta National will provide deserving champion

Ron Sirak, GolfDigest.com

Don't worry about the score. Augusta National is playing the way it's supposed to play -- and that means we'll have a deserving champion.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2007

Looking for a few good men

Ron Sirak, GolfDigest.com

Lorena Ochoa & Co. have stepped up their games to challenge their tour's dominant player. Who among Tiger's rivals are ready to do the same?

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2007

Match Play will include special ingredient

Ron Sirak, GolfDigest.com

After years of watching Jeff Maggert face Andrew Magee in the finals, we'll see the top players at the top of their games this week, writes Ron Sirak.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2007