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Is Tiger's reign over? Absolutely not

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

If you think Tiger Woods choked at the PGA Championship, you're crazy. He had a terrible day, and he still almost won a major.

Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009

History favors Woods after hot start

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

No one will hand Tiger Woods a 15th major despite an opening-round 67 that gave him the lead at the 91st PGA Championship on Thursday. But don't be surprised if the trophy engraver has already started warming up.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009

Mickelson's plight is personal

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

The notion that Phil Mickelson could "escape" on the golf course from dealing with his wife's and mother's cancer is borderline absurd. Although he barely made the cut at the PGA Championship, golf isn't close to the top of his leaderboard.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009

Tiger's trip cut in half at Turnberry

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

The wheels came off in a hurry for Tiger Woods on Friday at the British Open. The result? A weekend away from golf as someone other than the favorite will kiss the Claret Jug.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009

Watson leads senior charge at Open

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

No, Turnberry isn't hosting the Senior British Open; it just seems that way. After an opening-round 65 on Thursday, Tom Watson has his sights set on a record-tying sixth Claret Jug, writes ESPN.com's Gene Wojciechowski.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

Deanna knows Amy's cancer battle

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Amy Mickelson has one supporter who knows what she's about to go through: Deanna Favre, wife of Brett and breast cancer survivor.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009

Tiger-Phil duel stole Masters show

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

No offense to 2009 Masters champ Angel Cabrera, but it was the Tiger and Phil show that brought golf fans ear-splitting roars at Augusta National on Sunday, writes ESPN.com's Gene Wojciechowski.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2009

Woods' amazing Open tale is almost too much to believe

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

The year in sports was remarkable. But nothing tops the tale of Tiger Woods at the U.S. Open.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2008

Carrying 'Fluff's' bag is more than just heavy lifting

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Who's 'Fluff's' caddie? Our man dons a bib and totes Mike 'Fluff' Cowan's bag, and lives to write about it.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2008

Norman's defeat at Birkdale doesn't leave the same bitter taste

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Losing is never easy, especially when you lead a major after 54 holes -- again -- and don't seal the deal. But Greg Norman's loss on Sunday at the British Open brought a different kind of heartbreak for the 53-year-old Shark, writes Gene Wojciechowski.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2008

With 18 to play, Claret Jug could find any number of takers Sunday

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Greg Norman may now be among the favorites to win the British Open, but anybody within 6 shots of the lead has a decent chance of kissing the Claret Jug come Sunday night, writes Gene Wojciechowski.

Story | Conversation | July 18, 2008

Many of the world's best humbled by Royal Birkdale, Mother Nature

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

The massacre that produced 19 scores of 80 or higher during the first round of the British Open was pure beauty. And it'll only get better for us watching and worse for those playing, writes ESPN.com's Gene Wojciechowski.

Story | Conversation | July 17, 2008

Even with no Tiger at Birkdale, specter of Woods hangs over British Open

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

With a certain player -- let's call him TW -- not in the British Open field, the door is wide open for some of the top golfers in the world to capture the Claret Jug. TW's absence, however, puts even more pressure on the likes of Phil Mickelson to win a first British Open, writes ESPN.com's Gene Wojciechowski.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2008

Don't look back, but Woods may be gaining on leaders

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Tiger Woods is six back. He has never rallied in a major. So what. Don't bet against him Sunday.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2008

Perspective helps Immelman as he takes Masters lead

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

After a cancer scare in December, leading the Masters is (relatively) easy for Trevor Immelman.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2008