Carrying 'Fluff's' bag is more than just heavy lifting

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Gene Wojciechowski and Mike "Fluff" Cowan ponder club selection

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QUEEN OF THE GREENS For those wondering what Michelle Wie's career would look like if she had tapped the brakes, say hello to KIMBERLY KIM. Last ye...

Norman's defeat at Birkdale doesn't leave the same bitter taste

Losing is never easy, especially when you lead a major after 54 holes -- again -- and don't seal the deal. But Greg Norman's loss on Sunday at the British Open brought a different kind of heartbreak for the 53-year-old Shark, writes Gene Wojciechowski.

Norman continues to turn back the clock at British Open

Greg Norman's been on the wrong end of miraculous shots at majors. But the Shark showed Friday that he still has a few tricks up his sleeve and now trails by one stroke heading into the third round at Royal Birkdale, writes Gene Wojciechowski.

With 18 to play, Claret Jug could find any number of takers Sunday

Greg Norman may now be among the favorites to win the British Open, but anybody within 6 shots of the lead has a decent chance of kissing the Claret Jug come Sunday night, writes Gene Wojciechowski.

Many of the world's best humbled by Royal Birkdale, Mother Nature

The massacre that produced 19 scores of 80 or higher during the first round of the British Open was pure beauty. And it'll only get better for us watching and worse for those playing, writes ESPN.com's Gene Wojciechowski.

Even with no Tiger at Birkdale, specter of Woods hangs over British Open

With a certain player -- let's call him TW -- not in the British Open field, the door is wide open for some of the top golfers in the world to capture the Claret Jug. TW's absence, however, puts even more pressure on the likes of Phil Mickelson to win a first British Open, writes ESPN.com's Gene Wojciechowski.

Respect Perry for sticking to his guns

Who tosses aside an invite to golf's oldest major? A guy who has struggled his whole career to win one of golf's big ones. Kenny Perry sees the handwriting on the wall, and for that, we should respect his decision to ditch the British Open, writes ESPN.com's Gene Wojciechowski.

Ochoa heads to U.S. Open as golf's brightest light

No Tiger Woods? Golf has another superstar. Want proof? Spend some time studying Lorena Ochoa's game.

Golf comes up aces: Tiger, Rocco save world of sports

Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate saved the sordid world of sports ... at least for a while.

Remote gives control over crazy world of sports

Pick up the remote and take a spin around the world of sports.

Immelman holds on as Woods lets one get away

The Masters was there for Tiger Woods to take. And he couldn't, giving Trevor Immelman his green jacket.

Don't look back, but Woods may be gaining on leaders

Tiger Woods is six back. He has never rallied in a major. So what. Don't bet against him Sunday.