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Azinger isn't lobbying, but is intrigued by thought of returning

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Paul Azinger isn't lobbying, but he's open to the idea of returning to Ryder Cup captain's job in 2010, when the U.S. tries to retain the Cup in Wales.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 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

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

The 17th at Sawgrass holds a solid place in golf lore

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Few holes in golf resonate among passionate and casual fans like the 17th at Sawgrass, site of this week's Players Championship.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2008

Success at Amen Corner is a nervy proposition

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Augusta National's famed 11th, 12th and 13th holes are enough to make the greatest Masters champions shout "Amen!" when they're done.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2008

O'Meara's reaction equal parts relief and disbelief in '98

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

When Mark O'Meara holed that final putt at Augusta National in 1998, "I was a little bit in shock," he said. "And then it started to sink in." He was the newest Masters champion.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2008

Past champions share their Masters memories

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Once a Masters champion, always a Masters champion. So even if they are at another place and time, pursuing other goals, and worrying about other things in golf, business and life, past winners typically welcome a conversation about the Masters.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2008

Tiger is hot on the trail of Hogan, Nicklaus

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Hogan and Nicklaus are next on Tiger Woods' list of legends to topple from the record books, writes the Weekly 18.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2008

Pain-free Couples returning to form, shoots 65 at Bay Hill

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The back is feeling pretty good, and there is a nice bounce in is step, too. For one of the rare times in recent memory, Fred Couples is pain free, and six tournament appearances this year is proof. For a guy who teed it up just twice last year, playing two in a row is like a victory.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2008

Weekly 18: O'Hair breaks mold as tour's youngest with two wins

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

On Sunday, Sean O'Hair became one of just seven players under 30 to have more than one win. But what does that mean? The Weekly 18 see beyond the ageism.

Story | Conversation | March 09, 2008

Couples serious about bringing in Jordan, Williams as assistants

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

Turns out when Fred Couples said recently that he'd name Michael Jordan and Robin Williams as Presidents Cup assistants, he wasn't really kidding, Bob Harig writes.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2008

Els finding the winning ain't exactly easy stateside

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

His win on Sunday was anything but easy for Ernie Els. The Weekly 18 looks at what his victory at the Honda Classic means to the Big Easy.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2008

It's been a wild week on the PGA Tour

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

What was supposed to be a relatively calm week turned into a frenzy of changes for the PGA Tour, writes Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2008

Will a different Torrey Pines mean a different result for Woods at Open?

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

Tiger Woods knows that Torrey Pines will play much differently for the U.S. Open in June. But will it make a difference?

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2008

Unlike the SoCal weather, Woods delivers with consistency

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

In a strange turn of events, weather has become more difficult to predict than golf tournaments -- at least when Tiger Woods is involved.

Story | Conversation | January 27, 2008