45 Results for hall of fame

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

Jason Sobel's live blog

Jason Sobel, ESPN.com

Our blogger on the scene at Turnberry, Jason Sobel, tracks all the happenings from the site of the 2009 British Open.

Story | Conversation | July 18, 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

West to head Northern Trust Open

Jason Sobel, ESPN.com

The man known in basketball circles as "Mr. Clutch" is bringing his skills to the world of golf, as NBA all-time great Jerry West has been named executive director of the PGA Tour's Northern Trust Open, it was announced Thursday.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2009

Kelly just finds a way to get it done for victory on the Bayou

Jason Sobel

...dozen char-grilled oysters at the turn. Which was nothing, really, considering his all-time personal record of 58 in one sitting. During a week in which French Quarter eateries are often more populated by...

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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

Gay's Harbour Town victory one for the record books

Jason Sobel

If I didn't know any better, I could have sworn that was one of the world's best golfers clinching the Verizon Heritage in runaway fashion Sunday. I mean, who enters...

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Singh to miss Transitions Championship

Jason Sobel, ESPN.com

Despite previously committing to the field at the Transitions Championship, Vijay Singh has decided against competing in the Tampa-based event after feeling soreness in his right knee, which he underwent surgery on two months ago.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2009

Mapping out Tiger's path to Match Play final

Jason Sobel

...doing -- and vice versa. We can, however, consider it a microcosm of Lefty's career. A Hall of Fame talent, he has been constantly compared with and overshadowed by Woods. And so maybe it's...

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Despite odds, Fujikawa stands tall

Jason Sobel

This edition of the Weekly 18 starts with an apology. A sincere "I'm sorry" goes out to Zach Johnson...

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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

On the Hot Seat: Jack Nicklaus

Jason Sobel, ESPN.com

Was Jack Nicklaus in his prime better than Tiger Woods right now? Who gave Nicklaus the stiffest challenge in his day? ESPN.com's Jason Sobel caught up with the Golden Bear to delve into these topics and more in this Hot Seat interview.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2008

Shooting 59 among Annika's many career highlights

Jason Sobel, ESPN.com

She has fired a 59, played against men, run the table against the best women golfers in the world. Few athletes have dominated their sport the way Annika Sorenstam has dominated golf. Top 10 moments

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2008

Masters Live Blog: Round 4

Jason Sobel, ESPN.com

Throughout this week, ESPN.com golf editor Jason Sobel will be live blogging from the Masters, bringing you inside information and analysis from Augusta National Golf Club.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2008