203 Results for tiger woods

Talk about Watson's generation ...

Ron Sirak, GolfWorld Executive Editor

Tom Watson's 2009 British Open run should be celebrated, but it's worth noting that the field the 59-year-old nearly faced down couldn't hold a candle to those he tackled in his prime.

Story | Conversation | July 20, 2009

Payne, Masters got it just about right

Ron Sirak, GolfWorld Executive Editor

Critics say Augusta National remains too entrenched in its old-school ways. The 2009 tournament proved all the naysayers wrong, writes GolfWorld Executive Editor Ron Sirak.

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2009

Congressman Frank softens stance

Ron Sirak, GolfWorld Executive Editor

Rep. Barney Frank lambasted Northern Trust Open organizers for lavish parties while getting federal bailout money. What's that called inside the Beltway, Mr. Congressman? I believe the term is "lobbying," writes GolfWorld executive editor Ron Sirak.

Story | Conversation | March 08, 2009

It's drive time for Creamer

Ron Sirak, GolfWorld.com

As the LPGA Tour season begins, there might be more questions than answers, writes GolfWorld's Ron Sirak. Among them, can Paula Creamer become No. 1 in the world?

Story | Conversation | February 11, 2009

Golf's top earners staying ahead of the game

Ron Sirak, GolfWorld.com

There's no shock that Tiger Woods -- at more than $117 million in 2008 -- tops Golf Digest's list of top 50 earners in golf. But a couple of the names in the top 5 haven't won a PGA Tour event in more than a decade, writes GolfWorld's Ron Sirak.

Story | Conversation | December 30, 2008

LPGA Tour should have seen the fallout coming from English policy

Ron Sirak, Golf World

The LPGA Tour got blindsided before it rescinded a controversial ruling on learning English on Friday. And its officials have only themselves to blame, writes GolfWorld's Ron Sirak.

Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008

With Olympics on the doorstep, golf ready to shine in China

Ron Sirak, Golf World

China, host to the Summer Olympics, has (officially) been slow to embrace the game -- but that may be about to change, writes GolfWorld's Ron Sirak.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2008

The connection still between Tiger and his late father helped Woods win Open

Ron Sirak, Golf World

Even though Tiger's father, Earl, passed away a few years ago, the elder Woods still has a major impact in shaping his son's game. That became evident again throughout Tiger's remarkable victory at the U.S. Open, writes Golf World's Ron Sirak.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2008

U.S. Open champion will need intestinal fortitude at Torrey Pines

Ron Sirak, Golf World

There's golf. And there's U.S. Open golf. While birdies will be had at Torrey Pines this week, it will be the man who minimizes his mistakes who will come out as the 108th U.S. Open champion, writes Golf World's Ron Sirak.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2008

Ochoa set to return as history lies within her grasp

Ron Sirak, Golf World

As Lorena Ochoa prepares for the McDonald's LPGA Championship this week, the world's No. 1 player has history within her grasp. A victory would give her three straight majors and would keep her on pace for achieving golf's Grand Slam, writes Ron Sirak.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2008

Styles of Mickelson, Norman create great theater for golf fans

Ron Sirak, Golf World

It's the battle, not the results, that meant so much to Greg Norman. Phil Mickelson knows that lesson well, writes Ron Sirak.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2008

Players Championship an opportunity to claim stake as Tiger's principal rival

Ron Sirak, GolfWorld.com

Tiger Woods isn't even in the tournament, yet the salient question surrounding the Players Championship is clear: Who has the moxie and drive to make the case he is clearly the second-best player in the world?

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2008

No Sunday charge at Augusta National, just a weary battle

Ron Sirak, Golf World

Scores soared and players were beaten down on a nasty Sunday at Augusta National.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2008

One bad break and Mickelson's Masters went south

Ron Sirak, Golf World

Phil Mickelson didn't make physical mistakes Saturday. What sunk his round were the mental ones.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2008

Woods seven shots back, but nothing's impossible

Ron Sirak, ESPN.com

Tiger Woods has 11 people between him and the lead at the Masters. And that's not too many to climb over.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2008