Mickelson primed to challenge Tiger in 2010
Bob Harig, ESPN.comWe are long past the point of expecting Phil Mickelson to be an every-week rival to Tiger Woods. Nobody has been able to fill that role. Although Left...
Page | ConversationNot all agree with Augusta changes
Bob Harig, ESPN.comMasters critics point to champion Trevor Immelman's 75 on Sunday in 2008 to prove how far the year's first major has fallen. Some -- like Tiger Woods -- would like to see course changes; others -- like Jack Nicklaus -- don't necessarily agree, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | April 04, 2009FedEx Cup facelift puts greater emphasis on reaching Tour Championship
Bob Harig, ESPN.comThe FedEx Cup playoffs will see its third points format in three years. Will it appease everyone? Not likely. But it is a significant improvement over what players and fans have been subjected to these past two years, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | November 25, 2008Future of FedEx Cup for year 3 starting to take shape
Bob Harig, ESPN.comWhile nothing is set in stone, the latest proposal to tweak the FedEx Cup playoffs includes such changes as holding off on resetting the point totals until just before the Tour Championship, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2008Finishing holes at Oakland Hills take their toll on field at 90th PGA
Bob Harig, ESPN.comThe cheers for birdies at Oakland Hills were few and far between Friday, especially on the 17th and 18th holes. J.B. Holmes -- the 36-hole leader at the PGA -- was the only player to finish under par. Can he, or anyone, stay in red numbers this weekend? Not likely, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008Journey to bring U.S. Open to Torrey Pines was full of pitfalls
Bob Harig, ESPN.comWhat does it take to bring the U.S. Open to a "muni" like Torrey Pines in a part of the country that hadn't hosted the national championship in 60 years? Start with leadership, vision, patience and about $3.5 million, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Story | Conversation | June 05, 2008Longer, tougher Augusta National has led to battles of attrition
Bob Harig, ESPN.comThe past two years have seen Augusta National act more like a U.S. Open track. Is that what's best?
Story | Conversation | April 14, 2008Immelman, Snedeker, Flesch, Casey make an unlikely final four
Bob Harig, ESPN.comThe final two Masters pairings in have one thing in common: zero major championships.
Story | Conversation | April 12, 2008Sunday's champ tends to be near Friday's lead
Bob Harig, ESPN.comThe 36-hole leader doesn't always win the Masters. But coming from way behind is unlikely.
Story | Conversation | April 11, 2008Surplus of big events means more decisions for top players
Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.comDon't be so quick to criticize the foursome of elite players skipping the season opener. As Bob Harig writes, these decisions have become tougher than ever.
Story | Conversation | January 03, 2008Players sound off on ideas for FedEx Cup changes
Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.comRevisions to the FedEx Cup are imminent for the 2008 season, but what changes would some top players make if they were in charge?
Story | Conversation | October 29, 2007PGA Tour struggling to garner interest in Fall Series
Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.comCall it the PGA Tour's version of a Catch-22. In an effort to alleviate lack of fan interest during football season, the tour invented the FedEx Cup, which ended in mid-September. However, that's left the Fall Series -- with less fan-friendly fields -- to wither against the stiff competition of the autumn months.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2007FedEx playoffs mean more than points to LaBelle
Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.comPGA Tour rookie Doug LaBelle squeezed into the second round of the FedEx Cup playoffs as the last player to make the Deutsche Bank field. But unlike many high profile players who are chasing the $10-million end-of-year bonus, LaBelle is seeking a more modest proposal -- job security for next season.
Story | Conversation | August 29, 2007Stolz is latest non-American winner
Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.comIt's been a tough year for Americans on the PGA Tour, as evidenced by their lack of victories.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2004Sutton sticks with putting, experience
Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.comGo ahead and argue Hal Sutton's selections, but no one stood out as a clear-cut choice.
Story | Conversation | August 16, 2004TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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