39 Results for hall of fame

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

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

Woods on cusp of passing Palmer's mark

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

If Tiger Woods wins in his season debut at this week's Buick Invitational, it would be his 62nd career PGA Tour victory. Believe it or not, that would tie him with Arnold Palmer for fourth on the all-time list. The scary part? Arnie thinks Tiger might only be halfway home.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2008

Singh hopes getting older won't inhibit winning ways

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

He will turn 45 next month, but with a revamped swing and new workout regimen, Vijay Singh is looking to continue his winning ways.

Story | Conversation | January 01, 2008

Pioneer Pak blazed trail for Korean golfers to follow

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

Talented Korean women golfers have moved to the front and center on the LPGA Tour, following in the footsteps of idol Se Ri Pak.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2007

Wie, Pressel influence rise in top young golfers

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

There's the Michelle Wie Way. And there's the Morgan Pressel Way. With nearly two dozen teens (and one preteen) in this week's U.S. Women's Open field, both roads to success are getting tested.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2007

Davies still waiting for her call to the Hall

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

As in other sports, PGA Tour players get voted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. But LPGA players like Laura Davies must earn their way in based on results.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2007