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Drug test overshadows Annika's last LPGA round

Ron Sirak, Golf World

Annika Sorenstam's last round on the LPGA Tour should have been a celebration and a tribute. Instead, writes Ron Sirak, it was marred by a random drug test.

Story | Conversation | November 21, 2008

Sorenstam's Colonial participation a watershed moment

Ron Sirak, Golf World

Annika Sorenstam will leave behind a lifetime of signature performances and indelible memories. Ron Sirak, a witness to many of these grand occasions, unveils the Hall of Famer's top 10 moments.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008

Regardless of the odds, Seve will fight

Ron Sirak, Golf World

Facing some of golf's toughest odds, Seve Ballesteros was a master at taking on a challenge and coming out on top. After revealing he has a brain tumor, the Spaniard undoubtedly will muster all of his abilities in the most dire of fights, writes GolfWorld's Ron Sirak.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 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The LPGA Tour got blindsided before it rescinded a controversial ruling on learning English on Friday.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

Bivens speaks out about LPGA Tour's controversial English ruling

Ron Sirak, Golf World

LPGA Tour commissioner Carolyn Bivens, in an interview with GolfWorld, spoke about the "troubling" reaction to the controversial English language policy. What she doesn't realize is her bold move to tackle a very real issue may, in fact, create even more problems, writes GolfWorld's Ron Sirak.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2008

English issue reveals clash between cultural respect, business practicalities

Ron Sirak, Golf World

The LPGA Tour is walking a tightrope between a practical business decision and the appearance of cultural chauvinism with its ruling on players being required to learn English or face suspension, writes GolfWorld's Ron Sirak.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008

Sources: One of richest tournaments, Ginn Tribute, out in '09

Ron Sirak, Golf World

Sources say the LPGA's Ginn Tribute will not return in 2009.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 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

To get better, Wie needs to take her game to golf's minor leagues

Ron Sirak, Golf World

A quintuple-bogey 9 should be proof to Michelle Wie that she clearly needs more seasoning in golf tournaments, even if it means she takes her show out of the big cities and into golf's hinterlands, writes Golf World's Ron Sirak.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 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

LPGA changes up plans for its signature event

Ron Sirak, Golf World

The LPGA will become the owner of its signature event, which will become simply, succinctly and accurately known as "The LPGA Championship" in 2010 after next year's swan song at Bulle Rock GC.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 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

Ochoa won't play in Ginn, citing need to be with family

Ron Sirak, Golf World

Lorena Ochoa, the No. 1 player in the Rolex Rankings, withdrew from the Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika on Wednesday, citing her uncle's ill health.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 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