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.

Westwood leads, McIlroy still chasing

Lee Westwood has shot a 3-under 69 Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Dubai World Championship, increasing his chance of winning the European money title.

Dubai leader Allenby shoots 8-birdie 65

Robert Allenby shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday for a one-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai World Championship.

Raw data for 2008, 2009 starts for top 50

2008 PGA Tour Money List player starts for 2009 season

Woods plays course for first time

Woods played the entire Kingston Heath course Wednesday for the first time in the Australian Masters pro-am before another massive crowd.

Tiger-Phil just part of 99 reasons to be thankful

It's that time of year again, golf fans. Time to gather 'round the 19th hole and discuss what we're most thankful for during this, uh, Thanksgolfing h...

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 28: Robert Allenby of Australia hits a shot from the sand on the 6th hole during the final round...

On the Tee

...and Jason Smith talk about Ross Fisher's win over Anthony Kim, Kim's feud with Robert Allenby and more

Anthony Kim of USA, left, shakes hands with Robert Allenby of Australia on the 18th hole during the World Match Play golf championship semi-final tournament...

Fisher beats Kim 4 and 3

Ross Fisher won the 36-hole World Match Play Championship final on Sunday by beating Anthony Kim 4 and 3.

Golf, by its nature, lacks real rivalries

...fire on Saturday at the World Match Play Championship by not conceeding any putts to opponent Robert Allenby. Call it the nature of the beast. Unlike the aforementioned team sports or direct one-on...

Anthony Kim of USA, left, shakes hands with Robert Allenby of Australia on the 18th hole during the World Match Play golf championship semi-final tournament...

Kim, Fisher reach Match Play final

Anthony Kim of the United States has beaten Robert Allenby 5 and 4 to reach his first World Match Play Championship final.

Kim concedes no putts, irritates Allenby

American Anthony Kim renewed hostilities with Robert Allenby at the World Match Play Championship semifinals on Saturday, with the Australian irritated his opponent did not concede any putts.

...October 30, 2009 in Casares, Spain. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) CASARES, SPAIN - OCTOBER 30: Robert Allenby of Australia hits his approach on the 18th hole during Day Two of the Group Stage...