Helping kids more than academic
Bob Harig, ESPN.comA 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, 2009Late bloomer Nelson rose through ranks
Bob Harig, ESPN.comA 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, 2009Singh works himself into contention
Bob Harig, ESPN.comAlthough 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, 2009Sorenstam's place in golf history, especially at home, stands secure
Bob Harig, ESPN.comA 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, 2008Love, Gainey had little in common ... until Sunday
Bob Harig, ESPN.comDavis 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, 2008Despite early hiccups, Americans rebound to take early lead at Ryder Cup
Bob Harig, ESPN.comDespite 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, 2008Mickelson searching for first WGC victory
Bob Harig, ESPN.comPhil 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, 2008Strong finish this weekend could have 'major' impact for Love
Bob Harig, ESPN.comA 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, 2008Playoff win over Faldo at '88 Open changed Strange's life
Bob Harig, ESPN.comEven 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, 2008TPC Sawgrass extreme makeover extolled by many
Bob Harig, ESPN.comThere'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.comVijay 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, 2008Els finding the winning ain't exactly easy stateside
Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.comHis 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, 2008Woods on cusp of passing Palmer's mark
Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.comIf 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, 2008Singh hopes getting older won't inhibit winning ways
Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.comHe 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, 2008Pioneer Pak blazed trail for Korean golfers to follow
Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.comTalented 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, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "hall of fame" make the list?