2008 Ryder Cup Third Day ZOOM Gallery

Hi-res photos from the final day at Valhalla Golf Club, where the Americans celebrated the victory.

Perry, Hoch hold four-shot lead at Merrill Lynch Shootout

Kenny Perry had eight birdies and an eagle and he and partner Scott Hoch finished with a 12-under 60 in the better-ball format at the second round of the Merrill Lynch Shootout on Saturday.

Azinger: If Ryder job was offered, 'I would have done it'

Paul Azinger says he would have accepted another shot at being the Ryder Cup captain, but was never asked.

Veteran Ryder Cup player Pavin to captain 2010 U.S. team

has been selected the next U.S. captain for the Ryder Cup, leading a team in 2010 that will try to successfully defend the cup for the first time since 1993.

Pavin earned shot as Ryder Cup captain

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.

On the Hot Seat: Corey Pavin

Corey Pavin delves into the pressure of the Ryder Cup, the selection process and whether he'll lean on Paul Azinger for advice. The 2010 U.S. captain discusses these topics and more on the Hot Seat, writes ESPN.com's Jason Sobel.

Following Azinger's plan would serve Pavin well

When Corey Pavin became the United States Ryder Cup captain Thursday, he said all the right things about how this is a dream come true. The former maj...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 10, 2008

Tiger's triumph at Torrey was most memorable event of '08, maybe ever

A galloping Boo Weekley. A return to Ryder Cup supremacy. Saying "until next time" but not "goodbye" to a legend. They were all part of the fabric that became the 2008 golf season. But none could touch the magic that captivated sports fans everywhere in June at Torrey Pines, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Report: Pavin to lead 2010 U.S. Ryder Cup team

Corey Pavin will be introduced Thursday as the next U.S. Ryder Cup captain, two officials with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press.

Vijay And Me

In which our writer spends nine days stalking golf's most enigmatic star-and learns to love him (okay, respect him)

The good, and not-so-good, awards for 2008

Welcome to the first PGA Tour Awards Show! With more young superstars than the Grammys, more drama than the Emmys and more screaming teenyboppers than...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2008

Azinger says '10 Ryder Cup captain won't be him

Paul Azinger won't return as captain of the United States Ryder Cup team, he told Bob Verdi of GolfWorld.com on Monday.

Tops of 2008 as seen from the front row

The best moments in golf during the 2008 season? Well, there was Tiger Woods' historic U.S. Open win, of course … and Padraig Harrington's back-t...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 07, 2008

Nelson wins Father-Son tourney again -- with different son

Larry Nelson made a 20-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole and went on to a 10-under 62 with his son, Drew, to become the first player to win the Del Webb Father-Son Championship two straight years with different sons.

Team USA (top row L-R) Jim Furyk, Kenny Perry, Phil Mickelson, Captain Paul Azinger, Stewart Cink, Chad Campbell, Steve Stricker, (kneeling L-R) Boo Weekley, Ben Curtis, Anthony Kim, Hunter...