13 Results for hall of fame

Sharing 99 reasons to be thankful for golf

Jason Sobel

...before his 33rd birthday. You're watching history unfold before your eyes. Enjoy it. 2. The Tao of Boo. It takes a special guy to turn the word "camaraderie" into a verb. Weekley is that...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Be careful when anointing 'the next big thing'

Jason Sobel

...varying points during the maturation process, any of 'em could take the next step to a Hall of Fame career … or flame out and never see his talent develop into stardom. Even more so...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 25, 2009

Jordan will be a team player at Presidents Cup

Jason Sobel

...Jay Haas is serving as the team's sole assistant captain, but unofficially the recent Basketball Hall of Fame inductee has been very much involved in the day-to-day operations, hanging in the team...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009

West's driving force in new job? Charity

Jason Sobel

When the phone rings Thursday and NBA legend Jerry West is on the other end of the line, the first order of business is an offer of congratulations. Not for his new position...

Blog Entry | Conversation | May 28, 2009

Time to change minimum age for golf HOF

Jason Sobel

Congratulations to Lanny Wadkins and Jose Maria Olazabal. Both men have enjoyed Hall of Fame careers and the announcement of Wadkins' election and reports of Olazabal's selection into the World...

Blog Entry | Conversation | April 23, 2009

Sharing 99 reasons to be thankful for golf

Jason Sobel

...before his 33rd birthday. You're watching history unfold before your eyes. Enjoy it. 2. The Tao of Boo. It takes a special guy to turn the word "camaraderie" into a verb. Weekley is that...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2008

Favorite stories of spectators

Jason Sobel

In requesting reader submissions for best spectator stories, I forgot one of the coolest personal moments I've ever had on a golf course. I'll get to some...

Blog Entry | Conversation | February 11, 2008

Looking at potential HOFers

Jason Sobel

Wednesday's announcement that Curtis Strange and Hubert Green are now members of the World Golf Hall of Fame should fuel speculation about the future prospects of some current players. Vijay Singh is already in...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | April 18, 2007

Lincicome diverts history at Ginn

Jason Sobel

...mean for Davies; she needs one more title to qualify for induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame. I'll spare you the suspense. The third wheel put her game into drive on the...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | April 15, 2007

Singh among top non-U.S. players

Jason Sobel

...major champion has nothing left to prove. He's already a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame and, quite frankly, Vijay has never really cared what you think of him anyway. "I'm...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | March 18, 2007

African-American influence in golf

Jason Sobel

...and Charlie Sifford, who became the first African-American to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, in 2004. African-American golfers have a long and storied presence in golf -- and the PGA...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | February 13, 2007

Vijay's induction seems weird

Jason Sobel

...champion Vijay Singh, who as of last night is officially a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Truthfully, Singh became a HOFer last year, but deferred induction for the very Vijay-like reason...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 31, 2006

Who's feeling the heat?

Jason Sobel

...one major title to his credit. When it comes to post-career rewards like World Golf Hall of Fame inductions, this may not cut it. You've got to think both Furyk and Toms have...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | July 26, 2006