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.

At least one golfer isn't too pleased with new playoff system

Belly up to the bar folks. In this week's edition of the Weekly 18, we've got a virtual smorgasbord of golfing delights to wet your whistle, including a trip to Bizzaro World, a playoff beard plus some memorable quotes from the newly minted U.S. Amateur champion, writes ESPN.com's Jason Sobel.

As playoffs are set to begin, no consensus on Barclays winner

With the reshuffling of FedEx Cup playoff points before the postseason begins, players at the bottom of the standings can make a leap into contention with a good showing. So who will win The Barclays? Our experts weigh in with their picks.

Fantasy Fore: WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

Shawn Peters previews the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational from a fantasy perspective.

For rest of 2008, possibilities are endless for players not named Tiger

Who has the most to gain with Tiger Woods on the shelf? Of course, the top players in the game, but there are a few others to watch out for in the second half of 2008. ESPN.com's Jason Sobel takes a look in the Weekly 18.

Opening round of Travelers proves little challenge for Wagner

Johnson Wagner says he could shoot a 61 while playing the TPC River Highlands on his old Sega Genesis video game as a kid.

Goggin tied with Perry for lead at Memorial with 7-under 137

The first sign of hope at the Memorial came from the scoreboard, which showed Mathew Goggin coming back to the pack after a blazing start. The second sign came from the gray skies that promised some relief from a brutal test of golf.

Garcia, other young PGA Tour stars still fighting the fight

Will history look back favorably on the likes of Sergio Garcia, knowing he teed it up in the prime of his career against possibly the best player ever? Time may tell, but don't expect El Ni~o or the game's other top players to surrender any time soon.

Mickelson still alone at top of Colonial leaderboard

Phil Mickelson held on to a one-shot third-round lead at the Crowne Plaza Invitational with a 5-under-par 65.

Mickelson has 2nd-round lead at Colonial with 7-under 133

Phil Mickelson is carrying five different wedges in his bag at the Crowne Plaza Invitational. He's used every one of them -- very effectively.

Wagner leads by two strokes after first round

Johnson Wagner bogeyed two of three holes midway through the first round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational. That was only a small hiccup on his way to matching his best score on the PGA Tour.

Johnson Wagner hits out of a bunker on the 16th green during the first round of the PGA...

Will Garcia's latest title be an impetus to win more consistently?

A few crucial putts and Sergio Garcia finally has his long-awaited breakthrough. But the corollary is that some are ready to anoint him Tiger's next rival. Is that fair? Our experts debate.

On the Hot Seat: Hunter Mahan

Hunter Mahan sat down on the Hot Seat to discuss his first career title, frustrations along the way and playing pingpong with Tiger Woods.

Kim a sleeper no more after title at the Wachovia Championship

Was Anthony Kim's win at the Wachovia Championship truly a surprise? The kid has had some favorable results in the past. Perhaps his showing at this week's Players Championship will shed more light on whether he's the real deal.