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Mickelson primed to challenge Tiger in 2010

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

We 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...

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Not all agree with Augusta changes

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Masters 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, 2009

FedEx Cup facelift puts greater emphasis on reaching Tour Championship

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The 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, 2008

Future of FedEx Cup for year 3 starting to take shape

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

While 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, 2008

Finishing holes at Oakland Hills take their toll on field at 90th PGA

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The 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, 2008

Journey to bring U.S. Open to Torrey Pines was full of pitfalls

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

What 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, 2008

Longer, tougher Augusta National has led to battles of attrition

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The past two years have seen Augusta National act more like a U.S. Open track. Is that what's best?

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2008

Immelman, Snedeker, Flesch, Casey make an unlikely final four

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The final two Masters pairings in have one thing in common: zero major championships.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2008

Sunday's champ tends to be near Friday's lead

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The 36-hole leader doesn't always win the Masters. But coming from way behind is unlikely.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2008

Surplus of big events means more decisions for top players

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

Don'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, 2008

Players sound off on ideas for FedEx Cup changes

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

Revisions 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, 2007

PGA Tour struggling to garner interest in Fall Series

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

Call 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, 2007

FedEx playoffs mean more than points to LaBelle

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

PGA 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, 2007

Stolz is latest non-American winner

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

It's been a tough year for Americans on the PGA Tour, as evidenced by their lack of victories.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2004

Sutton sticks with putting, experience

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

Go ahead and argue Hal Sutton's selections, but no one stood out as a clear-cut choice.

Story | Conversation | August 16, 2004