19 Results for hunter mahan

On heels of Ryder Cup victory, Kim continues to impress at Tour Championship

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

While most of his Ryder Cup teammates floated back to Earth on Thursday at the Tour Championship, Anthony Kim stayed in the stratosphere long enough to card an opening-round 64 for a four-shot lead, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2008

Azinger's pairings strategy crucial to Americans in reclaiming Ryder Cup

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Paul Azinger brought many things to the table when he was named Ryder Cup captain. The most crucial may have been a plan for his pairings that was instrumental in the American's first Ryder Cup victory since 1999, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 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

Kim's youthful exuberance helps Mickelson's Ryder Cup turnaround

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

After winning 1½ of a possible two points Friday at the Ryder Cup, rookie Anthony Kim might just have the game and personality to bring out the best in new partner Phil Mickelson, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2008

Mickelson-Kim face Harrington-Karlsson in opening match

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

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Story | Conversation | September 18, 2008

Azinger considers teaming Kentuckians for first day of competition

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

You didn't have to see Kentuckians Kenny Perry and J.B. Holmes together in one group on Tuesday at Valhalla Golf Club to think that they could be one of Paul Azinger's teams.

Story | Conversation | September 16, 2008

Americans look to rookies to change Ryder Cup fortunes

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

If all the Ryder Cup memories most Americans own are of losing, then maybe half the U.S. squad being rookies isn't a bad thing, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2008

Time to fix the playoffs -- and here's where to start

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The catcalls from many players have been loud and clear that the new FedEx Cup playoff points system isn't perfect. So here are a few suggestions -- including limiting the number of playoff participants -- to fix the problems, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2008

No American players stepped up to make Azinger's job any easier

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The selections made by U.S. Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger with his at-large picks Tuesday did little to dispel the notion that the Americans will clearly be the underdogs against the European squad, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2008

There's nothing simple about captain's picks for Azinger

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger will make his four captain's picks Sept. 2, but whom will he choose? The list of potential players has been a bit underwhelming of late, but there are a few key factors to be considered while making our predictions, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2008

Azinger admits it would have been difficult if he had to make his picks this early

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The morning after the PGA Championship, the Ryder Cup captain traditionally makes his two at-large picks. Not this year. On Monday, some of Paul Azinger's revisions to the selection process began to take shape, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2008

Rose, Holmes know more is at stake than just a major

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Justin Rose and J.B. Holmes know all too well the ramifications of a strong finish at the PGA Championship. Both players are within striking distance of their first major titles ... and a spot on their respective Ryder Cup squads, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008

Lots at stake for Ryder Cup hopefuls at 90th PGA Championship

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Some players look at the Ryder Cup points list daily. Others try to put it out of their mind. No matter which avenue they take, come Sunday, eight Americans will know they will represent their country at Valhalla in September, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008

Journey to bring U.S. Open to Torrey Pines was full of pitfalls

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

What does it take to bring the U.S. Open to a "muni" like Torrey Pines in a part of the country that hadn't hosted the national championship in 60 years? Start with leadership, vision, patience and about $3.5 million, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2008

U.S. team displays mastery of foursomes format

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

For the second time in as many foursomes sessions, the United States team failed to lose a match at the Presidents Cup.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2007