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British tabloids having a field day after Faldo, Europeans lose Ryder Cup

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Nick Faldo, the most accomplished European Ryder Cup player in history, shouldn't have his legacy tarnished for one defeat. Too bad the Brits won't cut "Nasty Nick" any slack, because he deserves some, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 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-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

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

Pick of Poulter adds level of intrigue prior to Ryder Cup

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Nick Faldo's choice of Ian Poulter with one of his captain's picks should give conspiracy theorists plenty of fodder going into the 37th Ryder Cup matches, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2008

Poulter picks playoffs, could have repercussions on Ryder Cup team

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Ian Poulter didn't do Nick Faldo any favors by deciding to skip this week's Johnnie Walker Classic. Instead, the fashionable Brit will forgo trying to qualify automatically for the European Ryder Cup team with an eye on advancing in the FedEx Cup playoffs, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 25, 2008

Harrington's collection of major hardware growing by leaps and bounds

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Padraig Harrington had admittedly "run out of steam" during this week's 90th PGA Championship. But being able to conjure up a little back-nine magic without his best stuff is what the Irishman seems to do best, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 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

Injury provided distraction to let Harrington focus on winning second Open

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

How could a wrist injury actually improve your golf game? The now back-to-back British Open champion Padraig Harrington explains, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2008

Harrington reveals that fear is major motivating factor

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Padraig Harrington used to be looked at as a player who couldn't get the job done in the final round. After his showing at the British Open, it appears the Irishman has shed that moniker and now does some of his best work on Sundays, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2008

Sunday's champ tends to be near Friday's lead

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The 36-hole leader doesn't always win the Masters. But coming from way behind is unlikely.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2008

Going low seems a thing of the past at Augusta National

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Tiger Woods used to find plenty of birdies at Augusta National. Not any longer.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2008