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$10 million knee-knocker might happen

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Would one putt for more than $10 million make your knees buckle? Even some golfers who play for millions every week admit they might be thinking about the cash come Sunday at the Tour Championship, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

Yang adds name to list of Tiger slayers

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Stop looking to elite players to challenge Tiger Woods. History showed once again Sunday at the 91st PGA that it's the Y.E. Yang's of the world that are more likely to catch fire and upend Tiger, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009

Players brace for fans at Bethpage

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Bethpage Black conjures up images of long rough, slick greens and simply brutal conditions. And then it has its secret weapon: the fans, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2009

A year later, it's time to reminisce

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Eventually, the world came to know how truly remarkable Tiger Woods' 2008 U.S Open victory was. So what did those closest to the action think as they watched history unfold before their eyes?

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2009

Woods avoids Monday playoff with win

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Did anyone actually think Tiger Woods would miss the 15-foot birdie putt on the 72nd-hole to win his sixth title at Bay Hill? Woods did what he always does -- slam the door shut on his competition, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | March 27, 2009

Woods grinds his way around Bay Hill

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

In his two previous tournaments since returning from knee surgery, Tiger Woods' putting proved to be his Achilles' heel. That wasn't the case Thursday in the first round at Bay Hill as Woods' flat stick kept him in the hunt, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009

Pro-ams play crucial role for tour events

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Ever take swings at Wrigley? Shoot jumpers at MSG? Well, pro-ams at PGA Tour events offer fans something not found in other sports. Kenny Perry gave us the guided tour, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2009

Karlsson: Tiger hasn't lost anything

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Robert Karlsson has been eyewitness to some of Tiger's most amazing shots. Although Woods' 1-under 71 on Thursday at Doral wasn't spectacular, the Swede still came away impressed, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009

Haney: Golf's best raise game vs. Tiger

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Some of the world's top players have suffocated under the weight of Tiger Woods's aura during pressure situations. So is it a matter of intimidation? Absolutely not, but there is an explanation, says Woods' coach Hank Haney, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2009

Clark stood up, shot down world's No. 1

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

In his first tournament after ACL surgery, Tiger Woods bowed out early, losing 4 and 2 to Tim Clark on Thursday. Sure, there were flashes of greatness, but a better indicator on Woods' game will come in two weeks, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009

Woods dominates early for win in return

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

In his return to the PGA Tour, Tiger Woods picked up exactly where he left off -- with a victory in head-to-head competition. On Wednesday, it was a 3 and 2 win in the opening round of the WGC-Match Play, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2009

Woods missed one fairway on front nine

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Amid enormous galleries for a practice round before the WGC-Match Play, Tiger Woods jumped back inside the ropes Tuesday. Despite an eight-month hiatus, Woods' game looked as good as new, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2009

Foil for Tiger more important than ever

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Yes, golf needed its star attraction to return. But Tiger's absence also showed us something else the game is seriously lacking, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | February 19, 2009

Players admit tour needs Tiger to return

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

How important is Tiger Woods' return to golf? Even the guys he'll tee it up against each week admit the game needs its biggest star now more than ever, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2009

Past examples shed light on recovery

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Several PGA Tour players -- including Ernie Els -- have walked in Tiger's shoes after having similar ACL surgeries. The lesson learned? Don't rush back too soon, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2009