Golf, by its nature, lacks real rivalries

In recent years, American sports fans have witnessed a golden age of tete a tetes, from resurgent rivalries (Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers) to...

O'Hern takes one-stroke lead

Brandishing a hot putter on a warm afternoon, Australian Nick O'Hern cruised to a career-low 63 and the first-round lead in the Frys.com Open on Thursday.

Shark looks to jump-start Scott's game

Adam Scott's selection to the International team for the Presidents Cup brought catcalls from critics. Although Scott hopes to use the opportunity to turn his game around, the move could add pressure to his already fragile game, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Debating the issues surrounding eighth Presidents Cup

Circle Oct. 8 on your calendar, golf fans -- for two good reasons. The first makes sense, if you think about it. This date marks the exact six-month ...

Win $10 million without a win? It's possible for Furyk, Harrington and more

ATLANTA -- Here is the PGA Tour's nightmare scenario come Sunday night at the Tour Championship: Jim Furyk wins the FedEx Cup ... without winning t...

Tiger plays role of myth buster at Cog Hill

You're off the hook. If you barely watched any golf Sunday, if you saw more from the Bengals and Lions than Tiger, I'm giving you a one-time-only free...

Woods, Wilson share one-stroke lead

Tiger Woods has given himself another chance to win at Cog Hill with a 4-under 67 in the second round of the BMW Championship to share the halfway lead with local favorite Mark Wilson.

Sabbatini, Marino on top of leaderboard

Two days after being left off the Presidents Cup team, Rory Sabbatini had seven birdies in a round of 5-under 66 to share the lead with Steve Marino in the BMW Championship.

Sabbatini expected call from Norman

Rory Sabbatini understands being passed over by Greg Norman for the International team that will play the United States next month in the Presidents Cup. He doesn't understand why he wasn't given a courtesy call to explain the situation.

LEMONT, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: Rory Sabbatini of South Africa watches his tee shot on the ninth hole during the first round of...

Expect plenty of intrigue at Cog Hill

The top four names on the Round 1 leaderboard at the BMW Championship have plenty to prove.

Ishikawa, Scott picks spark intrigue

Ryo Ishikawa has been picked for the International team in the Presidents Cup, making the 17-year-old Japanese star the youngest player to compete in the matches.

Time to put captain's picks under the microscope

Fred Couples knocked one down the fairway. Greg Norman tried to cut one around the dogleg. Couples laid up and played it safe. Norman took a mighty ha...

PTI : Tiger vs. Els

The PTI crew share their thoughts on Tiger Woods' critique of Ernie Els' conditioning and rehab.

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

Through darkness, he sees light. Through calamity, he sees prosperity. And through a faulty golf swing, he sees nothing but shots that knock down the ...