Rewind '09 recalls oh-so-close moments

Tom Watson knows 2009 will go down as the year of the bridesmaids in regard to on-the-course memories. So where did Tiger's loss at the PGA and Michelle Wie's first pro win rank? Bob Harig and Jason Sobel debate.

Gladwell-Simmons III

Bill Simmons and Malcolm Gladwell return for Gladwell-Simmons III: The War to Settle the Score.

Sponsor deals not smooth as silks

An argument that once centered on "the tradition of the turf" is now based on a more practical disagreement -- revenue sharing.

Looking ahead at Tiger's schedule

Forget his past; if you want answers, it's time to dig into Tiger Woods' future.

An image-rehab plan for Tiger Woods

Rick Reilly, a longtime surveyor of the golf world, proposes how Tiger Woods can best repair his image in light of the past few weeks' events.

ESPN 100: Nos. 30-47

...Team Canada jersey went missing from the Montreal airport in 2005 but was later recovered. 32. Phil Mickelson skipped six weeks of golf after his wife and mother were both found to have breast...

...ball from a bunker during the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai on November 8, 2009. Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a thrilling finale to win both the WGC-HSBC...

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Phil Mickelson, left, wins THE TOUR Championship and Tiger Woods, right, wins the FedExCup after the final round...

Caddyshack, actor Steve Carrell and golfer Phil Mickelson

Two of tour's top 10 played more in '09

Did the PGA Tour's biggest stars play more events in 2009 like commissioner Tim Finchem asked? The answer is ... complicated, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Confidence, caddie vital to Westwood

The memories Lee Westwood takes from his victory in Dubai -- along with the European Tour money title -- will serve him well as the 36-year-old zeroes in on claiming his first major championship in 2010, writes Paul Mahoney.

...Championship at TPC Boston held on September 7, 2009 in Norton, Massachusetts. ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 27: Phil Mickelson poses with the tournament trophy after winning THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola, the final...

Raw data for 2008, 2009 starts for top 50

2008 PGA Tour Money List player starts for 2009 season

Select the best the holidays have to offer

...Callaway calls "Mack Daddy grooves" or that such a component was inspired by short game master Phil Mickelson. Either way, the triple net precision forging leads to maximum shot-stopping spin ... which in turn...