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Peers weigh in on Tiger's decision

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Tiger Woods' peers know exactly how important Tiger Woods is to them. So what are they saying now that Woods is on the shelf for the foreseeable future?

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2009

Tiger preps for rare 3-tourney stretch

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

By now, Hank Haney is used to the chatter. It comes with the territory for Tiger Woods, and by extension, for his swing coach. So, of course, when Wo...

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Marino making most of Open opportunity

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Links golf is traditionally viewed as an acquired taste. Don't tell that to American Steve Marino, who after shooting a 68 on Friday in blustery conditions owns the clubhouse lead at the 138th British Open, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009

It takes time to learn the links

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Links golf will be on display this week at the British Open. So is it really that different than the game that's played in the U.S.? The world's top players explain.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

How low can they go at Turnberry?

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Turnberry looked helpless from the onslaught of red numbers Thursday at the British Open. If conditions remain docile, record numbers aren't out of the question, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009

Tiger to play with Ishikawa, Westwood

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

British Open organizers have put Japan's teenage sensation Ryo Ishikawa and England's Lee Westwood in the same group with Tiger Woods for the first two rounds of the tournament.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009

Plane perk makes world of difference for John Deere Classic

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

...secure a nonstop flight to Scotland from anywhere but the East Coast. It didn't take Mark Calcavecchia long to see the benefits of such an arrangement. Calc, who is celebrating the 20th anniversary...

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A year later, it's time to reminisce

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Eventually, the world came to know how truly remarkable Tiger Woods' 2008 U.S Open victory was. So what did those closest to the action think as they watched history unfold before their eyes?

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2009

Shell Houston Open changed the stakes

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The notion that one could set up a golf course to replicate Augusta National's conditions is a reach for almost any venue that doesn't sit among rolli...

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Finding cure for son's autism a main focus for Els

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Ernie Els has never used it as an excuse, and repeatedly points out that life is filled with obstacles, even for famous professional golfers. War...

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Pavin earned shot as Ryder Cup captain

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Paul Azinger's pairings might have made many believe the captain is crucial to winning the Ryder Cup. But like a head coach in football or a manager in baseball, the captain doesn't hit a single shot. It's all about making putts, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2008

Ryder Cup brings pressure like no other in professional golf

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Clammy hands. Queasy stomach. Blinding fear. So, ESPN.com's Bob Harig asks, what makes the Ryder Cup different from every other golf event? One word: pressure.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008

For Larson, road to Ryder Cup has been a long, complicated trip

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Eric Larson's journey as a caddie took him to beautiful golf courses ... and the inside of a federal prison cell for selling cocaine. Now, he's on the bag for Anthony Kim at the Ryder Cup, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2008

Coming back to Bellerive revives memories of 9/11

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The PGA Tour returns to St. Louis this week for the first time since 2001. While many players are focused on the FedEx Cup playoffs, it's nearly impossible for them to forget the last time they were in the Gateway City, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2008

Expect 'stupid' conditions at Torrey Pines for 108th U.S. Open

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Sure, the scorecard still says Torrey Pines. But the course that Tiger Woods won on in January and the track he'll play on this week at the 108th U.S. Open will be significantly different, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | June 07, 2008