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Talk about Watson's generation ...

Ron Sirak, GolfWorld Executive Editor

Tom Watson's 2009 British Open run should be celebrated, but it's worth noting that the field the 59-year-old nearly faced down couldn't hold a candle to those he tackled in his prime.

Story | Conversation | July 20, 2009

With Olympics on the doorstep, golf ready to shine in China

Ron Sirak, Golf World

China, host to the Summer Olympics, has (officially) been slow to embrace the game -- but that may be about to change, writes GolfWorld's Ron Sirak.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2008

U.S. Open champion will need intestinal fortitude at Torrey Pines

Ron Sirak, Golf World

There's golf. And there's U.S. Open golf. While birdies will be had at Torrey Pines this week, it will be the man who minimizes his mistakes who will come out as the 108th U.S. Open champion, writes Golf World's Ron Sirak.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2008

Styles of Mickelson, Norman create great theater for golf fans

Ron Sirak, Golf World

It's the battle, not the results, that meant so much to Greg Norman. Phil Mickelson knows that lesson well, writes Ron Sirak.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008

Players Championship an opportunity to claim stake as Tiger's principal rival

Ron Sirak, GolfWorld.com

Tiger Woods isn't even in the tournament, yet the salient question surrounding the Players Championship is clear: Who has the moxie and drive to make the case he is clearly the second-best player in the world?

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2008

No Sunday charge at Augusta National, just a weary battle

Ron Sirak, Golf World

Scores soared and players were beaten down on a nasty Sunday at Augusta National.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2008

Woods seven shots back, but nothing's impossible

Ron Sirak, ESPN.com

Tiger Woods has 11 people between him and the lead at the Masters. And that's not too many to climb over.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2008

Ochoa (68) becoming immovable obstacle on leaderboard

Ron Sirak, GolfWorld.com

Lorena Ochoa's opening-round 68 at the Kraft Nabisco Championship was proof once again that the world's top-ranked player has become an immovable obstacle on the leaderboard.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2008

Age and time have helped Tiger become a better golfer

Ron Sirak, Golf World

What is the difference between the Tiger Woods of today and the one who took the tour by storm in 1997? Time, writes Ron Sirak, time.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2008

Wagering on Woods just seems like money in the bank

Ron Sirak, Golf World

You can't get good odds on Tiger Woods. But wager against him at your own risk.

Story | Conversation | March 17, 2008

Ochoa downright Tiger-like with 11-shot victory in Singapore

Ron Sirak, Golf World

Lorena Ochoa's domination of the HSBC Champions event in Singapore should leave the golf world drawing comparisons between the No. 1 players on the LPGA and PGA tours.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2008

Annika back on top of her game -- and she's not alone

Ron Sirak, GolfWorld.com

Annika Sorenstam's latest victory at the SBS Open was so much fun to watch because so many young players challenged her for the title.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2008

In victory, Tiger controls the uncontrollable

Ron Sirak, GolfWorld.com

Golf is a game that's all about the uncontrollable. But in winning the Buick, Tiger Woods showed an innate ability to control his surroundings. If he keeps it up, get ready for a huge season.

Story | Conversation | January 27, 2008

It's not if Woods will win Buick, it's by how much

Ron Sirak, GolfWorld.com

With a commanding lead halfway through the Buick Invitational, it's apparent that Tiger Woods will win this week. And yet, writes Ron Sirak, the lack of suspense doesn't mean it will be any less entertaining.

Story | Conversation | January 25, 2008

Tiger, Phil, Vijay are golf's latest version of the Big Three

Ron Sirak, GolfWorld.com

Throughout every generation of golf's history, there has always been a Big Three. Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh are filling that role just fine, thank you.

Story | Conversation | January 20, 2008