Sharing 99 reasons to be thankful for golf
Jason SobelAh, Thanksgiving. The one day each year when we convene with those closest to us (the other guys in the usual foursome) in the most comfortable surrou...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2009Late bloomer Nelson rose through ranks
Bob Harig, ESPN.comA 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, 2009Lefty's resurgence portends high hopes for 2010
Jason Sobel...is little doubt, though, that the Nos. 1 and 2 players in the current Official World Golf Ranking will find themselves in contention at Augusta National Golf Club, whose festivities can't come soon enough...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 08, 2009Ishikawa right at home on world's stage
Bob Harig, ESPN.comWith 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, 2009Olympic golf not all smooth sailing
Bob Harig, ESPN.comAlthough 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, 2009Breaking down the Western Conference
John Buccigross, ESPN.comBucci is kicking off another NHL season with his annual music-mash preview. Good tunes, predictions, East breakdowns ... it's all right here.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009Jordan will be a team player at Presidents Cup
Jason Sobel...comedian Robin Williams as well. From GolfDigest.com Where does Michael Jordan stand on GolfDigest's latest ranking of the top 150 athlete golfers? Story • Photo slideshow • Jordan swing sequence •...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 06, 2009Sifting through FedEx Cup format debate
Jason Sobel...As the No. 1 seed, that of course leaves him in the top spot of the projected rankings, too. There are those who wish this final event was less a playoff culmination and more a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 25, 2009Tiger's best yet? Not by a long shot
John Hawkins, GolfWorldTiger Woods' six victories and successful recovery from major knee surgery are accomplishments worth recognizing, but how does his 2009 stack up to past seasons? Take a closer look, writes John Hawkins, and you'll see that it simply doesn't.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2009Win propels Stricker to FedEx Cup lead
Jason Sobel, ESPN.comJust a few short years ago, Steve Stricker's game resembled that of a student in need of summer school. After Monday's win at the Deutsche Bank, he looks more like a Ph.D. candidate, writes ESPN.com's Jason Sobel.
Story | Conversation | September 05, 2009Tiger's tantrum a low among group's highlights
Jason SobelNORTON, Mass. -- On a day when one playing partner grabbed a share of the opening-round lead and another holed out from a bunker for eagle, Tiger Wood...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 04, 2009Els contemplates resuscitating 3-year plan
Jason Sobel...a run for his money. If you look at where he is at the top of the rankings, it's a big lead so no one is going to get near him anytime soon. I...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 2009For Slocum, Barclays a high-yield win
Jason Sobel, ESPN.comIn the shadows of Manhattan, Heath Slocum vaulted up to No. 3 in the FedEx Cup standings after capturing the playoff opener at The Barclays on Sunday. The 35-year-old held off a bevy of major winners by a shot, including Tiger Woods, Ernie Els and Padraig Harrington, writes ESPN.com's Jason Sobel.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2009Woods five back, but right in mix at Barclays
Jason Sobel...alone -- and only Steve Stricker (No. 6) is higher than 67th on the current Official World Golf Ranking. Consider that no player ranked lower than 34th has ever triumphed at a FedEx Cup playoff event...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 27, 2009Is Tiger's reign over? Absolutely not
Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.comIf you think Tiger Woods choked at the PGA Championship, you're crazy. He had a terrible day, and he still almost won a major.
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