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Leonard will get invite to 2010 Masters

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Justin Leonard's birdie putt on the 18th hole that would have won the Children's Miracle Network Classic lipped out, and then he fell from a sudden-death playoff won by Stephen Ames on Sunday at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2009

Late bloomer Nelson rose through ranks

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

A Vietnam vet who didn't pick up golf until after returning from war, three-time major winner Larry Nelson showed that a little hard work could produce a Hall of Fame career, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Duval controls own destiny at Disney

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Twelve years is a long time, to be sure. But it must seem like another life to David Duval, who, at the end of the 1997 seas...

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With Masters invite, Asian Amateur Championship rises in status

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

When the Masters gets involved in a worldwide golf initiative, you can't help but take notice. When the club's chairman, Billy Payne, leaves the Augus...

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High stakes events at end of 2009 carry significant implications for next season

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

...the biggest names in the game, a player who has secured future exemptions through victories or world rankings, the end of the golf year is about locking up the future -- which typically means only one...

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Ishikawa right at home on world's stage

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

With a victory in Friday's matches at the Presidents Cup, Ryo Ishikawa notched a key point for the International squad. He also proved he belongs on the big stage at just 18 years old, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Olympic golf not all smooth sailing

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Although the sentiment about golf joining the Olympics has been generally positive, there are many questions that need to be ironed before golfers show up in Rio in 2016, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2009

No rest for the weary at BMW Championship

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

LEMONT, Ill. -- Golfers run the risk of receiving ridicule when they complain about being tired. You can hear the snickers all the way across Lake Mic...

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A year after missing Tour Championship, Harrington in fine playoff shape

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

...Friday. The Spaniard will need to improve upon his position of No. 71 in the FedEx Cup rankings if he wants to play next week at Cog Hill. A year ago, when he had won...

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FedEx Cup playoffs a misnomer? Maybe not

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

...of injury. Aside from Casey, only four players among the top 20 in the Official World Golf Ranking are missing, and that's because they are not PGA Tour members. The truth is, we would...

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Post-major golf remains relevant

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The major championships are complete for the year, which to some will mean the golf season is over, too. Not so fast. Before even getting a chance to ...

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Golf, IOC should get creative

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

With news of golf inching closer to inclusion in the 2016 Olympics, it's time to start tinkering with the proposed format of such an event, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009

Els needs to find his flatstick at PGA

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

It's been seven years since "the Big Easy" -- Ernie Els -- last won a major. If he plays like he did Saturday, sans the bogey-bogey-bogey finish, he just might give Tiger Woods a run for his money, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009

Nicklaus can share in Watson's disappointment

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

In the run-up to this year's Open Championship at Turnberry, Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus fielded their share of requests to relive the 1977 Duel in t...

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Watson leaps 1,269 spots to 105th

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Tom Watson did not leave Scotland on Monday with the Claret Jug, but he did make a record leap in the Official World Golf Ranking.

Story | Conversation | July 20, 2009