45 Results for hall of fame

Helping kids more than academic

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

A conversation years ago with Mother Teresa changed Chi Chi Rodriguez's life. The beneficiaries of that encounter -- at-risk kids -- continue to reap the benefits, ESPN.com's Bob Harig writes.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Late bloomer Nelson rose through ranks

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

A Vietnam vet who didn't pick up golf until after returning from war, three-time major winner Larry Nelson showed that a little hard work could produce a Hall of Fame career, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 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

Mayhem surely to ensue with Woods-Ishikawa pairing

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

...understands the chaos that surrounds the No. 1 golfer in the world. In addition to the multitude of fans who follow him to get a glimpse of him, maybe even an autograph afterward, there is...

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Woods reigns over top-tier players

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

...WGC-Accenture Match Play), including two major championships. That alone would get you considered for the Hall of Fame. And in 14 of those events, he finished among the top five. Understandably, a good deal...

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Just once, could we get Tiger and Phil in the final group at Augusta?

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

...17th Masters this week. If that seems hard to believe to those who have followed his Hall of Fame career, Mickelson understood. Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images Both Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson own...

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Sorenstam's place in golf history, especially at home, stands secure

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

A straw poll of some of Annika Sorenstam's male compatriots playing on the PGA Tour revealed just how important her role in all of golf is, especially in her native Sweden, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008

Love, Gainey had little in common ... until Sunday

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Davis Love III and Tommy "Two Gloves" Gainey are polar opposites when it comes to golf pedigree. After Love's 20th career victory Sunday at the Children's Miracle Network Classic and Gainey's blistering back-nine 30 to finish a shot back, it turns out the pair have quite a bit in common, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2008

Despite early hiccups, Americans rebound to take early lead at Ryder Cup

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Despite digging a deep hole in two separate matches early, Anthony Kim and the Americans overcame the pressure to secure the U.S.'s first winning session to start a Ryder Cup since 1991, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008

Mickelson searching for first WGC victory

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Phil Mickelson doesn't own a money title. He's never been voted player of the year or won the Vardon Trophy for low scoring average. And a WGC title so far has eluded him during a surefire Hall of Fame career. A victory at the Bridgestone Invitational this week would go a long way to rewriting that résumé, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2008

Strong finish this weekend could have 'major' impact for Love

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

A 69 on Friday put Davis Love III in prime position -- and not just in the 2008 U.S. Open. The 44-year-old realizes how important a strong weekend finish is to his major plans for the rest of 2008.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2008

Playoff win over Faldo at '88 Open changed Strange's life

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Even if Curtis Strange hadn't won back-to-back U.S. Opens, he still owned an impressive golf résumé. Twenty years after those two wins, Strange recounts his two major championship victories.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2008

TPC Sawgrass extreme makeover extolled by many

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

There's a premium on accuracy to succeed at TPC Sawgrass, Bob Harig writes.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2008

'Forced rest' paying off for Singh at Bay Hill

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Vijay Singh, forced to take some time off due to illness, has come back strong. He leads through 36 holes at Bay Hill.

Story | Conversation | March 14, 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