Sobel's Players Championship Blog

Our blogger on the scene at TPC Sawgrass, Jason Sobel, tracks all the action from the 2009 Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Teater, Demsey, Prugh at 7 under

Americans Josh Teater, Todd Demsey and Alex Prugh shot 7-under 65s on Thursday to share the first-round lead in the New Zealand Open.

Mickelson, Garcia would lead a potent offensive attack … if this were the NFL

If you're creating a football team out of PGA Tour players, there's got to be a place in the trenches for the likes of John Daly. But who's your burner at wideout? Surely Tiger has a spot, but where? And what about the coaching staff? ESPN.com's Jason Sobel fills out the fictional roster.

Bass 'N Birdies

PGA Tour pros compete off the links, on the water

Pro golfer Jim McGovern turns to the ESPNOutdoors.com camera boat as it approaches

Wagner takes outright lead at suspended Houston Open

Johnson Wagner played Augusta National four years ago as a guest of his great uncle, a member there. He's halfway to earning another invitation -- for next week's Masters.

Breaking down the Q-school graduates

How will this year's crop of Q-school graduates fare against Tiger and Phil on the PGA Tour next season? Let's break down their chances.

Final round hits and misses

Frank Lickliter was Q-school medalist, but there were plenty of other winners, including Todd Demsey, who's undergone multiple brain surgeries.

Lickliter shoots 68 to lead Q-school after third of six rounds

Frank Lickliter II followed his two opening 62s with a 4-under 68 on Friday at Orange County National for a five-stroke lead after the third of six rounds in the PGA Tour National Qualifying Tournament.

Lickliter's 10-under good for big lead after two rounds

Frank Lickliter II took a nine-shot lead through two round of the PGA's qualifying tournament.

Lickliter, de Jonge start bid for PGA Tour cards with 62

Frank Lickliter II and Brendon de Jonge shot 10-under 62s on Wednesday at Orange County National to share the first-round lead in the six-round PGA Tour National Qualifying Tournament.

Johnson takes one-stroke lead after third round

Richard Johnson birdied the final three holes for a 4-under 67 and a one-stroke lead over Tom Scherrer after the third round of the season-ending Nationwide Tour Championship.

Letzig shoots second-round 66 at Nationwide Tour finale

Michael Letzig followed his tournament-record 60 with a 5-under 66 on Friday to increase his lead to four strokes in the season-ending Nationwide Tour Championship.

Letzig shoots 60, takes lead at Nationwide Tour Championship

Michael Letzig shot a course-record, 11-under 63 on Thursday to take a three-stroke lead in the season-ending Nationwide Tour Championship.

Mills earns spot on PGA Tour after winning Boise Open

Canadian Jon Mills won his second career Nationwide Tour title Sunday to lock up a spot next year on the PGA Tour, closing with a 7-under 64 in chilly conditions for a three-stroke victory over D.A. Points in the Boise Open.