Whan's eyes wide open in LPGA job
Ron Sirak, GolfWorld Executive EditorThe specter of the previous LPGA commissioner loomed over Wednesday's news conference where Michael Whan became the eighth person to lead the tour. At first blush, he appears to own a solid philosophy to right the ship, writes GolfWorld Executive Editor Ron Sirak.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009Talk about Watson's generation ...
Ron Sirak, GolfWorld Executive EditorTom 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, 2009Drug test overshadows Annika's last LPGA round
Ron Sirak, Golf WorldAnnika Sorenstam's last round on the LPGA Tour should have been a celebration and a tribute. Instead, writes Ron Sirak, it was marred by a random drug test.
Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008LPGA Tour should have seen the fallout coming from English policy
Ron Sirak, Golf WorldThe LPGA Tour got blindsided before it rescinded a controversial ruling on learning English on Friday. And its officials have only themselves to blame, writes GolfWorld's Ron Sirak.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008Bivens speaks out about LPGA Tour's controversial English ruling
Ron Sirak, Golf WorldLPGA Tour commissioner Carolyn Bivens, in an interview with GolfWorld, spoke about the "troubling" reaction to the controversial English language policy. What she doesn't realize is her bold move to tackle a very real issue may, in fact, create even more problems, writes GolfWorld's Ron Sirak.
Story | Conversation | September 01, 2008English issue reveals clash between cultural respect, business practicalities
Ron Sirak, Golf WorldThe LPGA Tour is walking a tightrope between a practical business decision and the appearance of cultural chauvinism with its ruling on players being required to learn English or face suspension, writes GolfWorld's Ron Sirak.
Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008With Olympics on the doorstep, golf ready to shine in China
Ron Sirak, Golf WorldChina, 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, 2008U.S. Open champion will need intestinal fortitude at Torrey Pines
Ron Sirak, Golf WorldThere'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, 2008LPGA changes up plans for its signature event
Ron Sirak, Golf WorldThe LPGA will become the owner of its signature event, which will become simply, succinctly and accurately known as "The LPGA Championship" in 2010 after next year's swan song at Bulle Rock GC.
Story | Conversation | June 06, 2008Styles of Mickelson, Norman create great theater for golf fans
Ron Sirak, Golf WorldIt'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, 2008Woods seven shots back, but nothing's impossible
Ron Sirak, ESPN.comTiger 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, 2008Ochoa (68) becoming immovable obstacle on leaderboard
Ron Sirak, GolfWorld.comLorena 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, 2008Will a challenger to Ochoa emerge at year's first major?
Ron Sirak, GolfWorld.comLorena Ochoa is seeking her second straight major victory, but the real question entering the Kraft Nabisco Championship is, "Can anyone challenge her?"
Story | Conversation | April 01, 2008Learning from past mistakes, Ochoa again wins going away
Ron Sirak, GolfWorld.comHeading into the year's first major, Lorena Ochoa clinched her second victory of the season in three attempts on Sunday. But here's the real news flash: She's an even better person than golfer.
Story | Conversation | March 30, 2008Wagering on Woods just seems like money in the bank
Ron Sirak, Golf WorldYou can't get good odds on Tiger Woods. But wager against him at your own risk.
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