Perry, Holmes remain proud of their small-town Kentucky roots
Pat Forde, ESPN.comKentuckians Kenny Perry and J.B. Holmes have deep roots in the Bluegrass State. It's that solid, workmanlike foundation that has them ready to take the Ryder Cup by storm, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2008There's no way Americans are better without their best
Pat Forde, ESPN.comNo matter what the field of play -- golf, the NFL, Wall Street -- if you take away your biggest earner, your bottom line will take a hit. This year's Ryder Cup will be no different with Tiger Woods on the sidelines, no matter what the eternal optimists might say, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | September 16, 2008Woods' guts were as good as his game at the Open
Pat Forde, ESPN.comTiger Woods' U.S. Open win is that much more impressive now that we know what he was suffering through.
Story | Conversation | June 18, 2008A Torrey Story: Woods' win was greatest U.S. Open ever
Pat Forde, ESPN.comWhen golf fans do a roll call of the greatest U.S. Opens ever played, Tiger Woods' triumph at Torrey Pines will be at the top of the list, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2008U.S. Open title will be decided by Tiger's mind vs. his knee
Pat Forde, ESPN.comNo disrespect to Rocco Mediate, but Monday's 18-hole playoff for the U.S. Open title isn't a battle between the world's 158th-ranked golfer and Tiger Woods. It's between Wood's titanium mind and his troublesome left knee, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2008As others faltered, Woods held it together to take Open lead
Pat Forde, ESPN.comTiger Woods' gutsy performance Saturday at the U.S. Open was reminiscent of a Michael Jordan, Kirk Gibson and Willis Reed moment all rolled into one. Even if his balky knee isn't up to the task, Tiger will still bring home his 14th major Sunday, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | June 14, 2008Sunday script at U.S. Open might finally produce some drama
Pat Forde, ESPN.comA birdie at the U.S. Open is a rarity to be cherished. Come Sunday at the U.S. Open, the reachable par-5 18th hole at Torrey Pines could be a golfer's dream or his worst nightmare, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | June 13, 2008Mickelson gets best of Woods, Scott as all three have work to do
Pat Forde, ESPN.comAlthough the pairing of Woods, Mickelson and Scott didn't shoot themselves out of contention Thursday at the U.S. Open, they all have lingering issues heading into Friday's second round, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | June 12, 2008Mickelson's mettle will be tested at 108th U.S. Open
Pat Forde, ESPN.comIt's now or never, back against the wall, do or die time for Phil Mickelson. Sound overly dramatic? It's not. If Lefty can't pull off a U.S. Open win on a course he grew up playing while he's on top of his game and his archnemesis Tiger Woods is coming off surgery, it's never going to happen, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | June 11, 2008After waddling to a win in '07, don't expect much from The Duck in '08
Pat Forde, ESPN.comExpecting a repeat performance from Angel Cabera? Don't hold your breath. The 2007 U.S. Open winner has struggled with his putting stroke ever since his victory parade last year, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2008Woods' Sunday magic has been in short supply this year
Pat Forde, ESPN.comTwice, Tiger Woods has been in the final group in an '07 major. Twice, he's been passed for the title.
Story | Conversation | June 17, 2007Woods in the right spot for come-from-behind win
Pat Forde, ESPN.comThe record book says Tiger Woods hasn't come from behind to win a major. Sunday at Oakmont seems like a chance to change that.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2007Long-hitting Watson finds himself in thick of things at Open
Pat Forde, ESPN.comBubba Watson isn't a thinking man's golfer. But he knows he'll be nervous in the final group at the U.S. Open.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2007Woods makes par a good score in opening-round 71
Pat Forde, ESPN.comTiger Woods didn't have his A-game Thursday. Neither did Oakmont. So they settled for a virtual tie in an 18-hole bout.
Story | Conversation | June 14, 2007Oakmont's tough love won't be kind to these seven
Pat Forde, ESPN.comToughness wins at Oakmont. So if you go on track record, here are seven players who might not live up to their potential.
Story | Conversation | June 13, 2007TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "tournament" make the list?