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It takes time to learn the links

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Links golf will be on display this week at the British Open. So is it really that different than the game that's played in the U.S.? The world's top players explain.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

No American players stepped up to make Azinger's job any easier

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The selections made by U.S. Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger with his at-large picks Tuesday did little to dispel the notion that the Americans will clearly be the underdogs against the European squad, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2008

There's nothing simple about captain's picks for Azinger

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger will make his four captain's picks Sept. 2, but whom will he choose? The list of potential players has been a bit underwhelming of late, but there are a few key factors to be considered while making our predictions, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2008

Azinger admits it would have been difficult if he had to make his picks this early

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

The morning after the PGA Championship, the Ryder Cup captain traditionally makes his two at-large picks. Not this year. On Monday, some of Paul Azinger's revisions to the selection process began to take shape, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2008

Rose, Holmes know more is at stake than just a major

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Justin Rose and J.B. Holmes know all too well the ramifications of a strong finish at the PGA Championship. Both players are within striking distance of their first major titles ... and a spot on their respective Ryder Cup squads, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2008

Lots at stake for Ryder Cup hopefuls at 90th PGA Championship

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Some players look at the Ryder Cup points list daily. Others try to put it out of their mind. No matter which avenue they take, come Sunday, eight Americans will know they will represent their country at Valhalla in September, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008

Monster moniker still fits for Oakland Hills

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

It's been more than 30 years since a PGA Championship has had a winning score over par. With "The Monster" known as Oakland Hills site of this year's final major, that string may be jeopardy, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008

Perry needs a history lesson when it comes to passing on major championships

Bob Harig, ESPN.com

Opportunities to play in majors aren't etched in stone unless your initials are T.W. Kenny Perry would do well to look back in history and get some advice on skipping majors from the likes of golf great Lee Trevino, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Story | Conversation | July 07, 2008

Tiger's setting himself up for another historic run

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

Does Tiger Woods really have a shot at winning everything he enters this year? Fred Funk thinks so. And, as the Weekly 18 points out, the schedule works out in Tiger's favor.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2008

Weekley might not know match play etiquette, but he knows how to win

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

In two days, Boo Weekley has gone from not knowing he could concede putts to being one of the unlikeliest members of the Sweet 16 at the Match Play.

Story | Conversation | February 21, 2008

Once again, Woods is PGA Tour's story of the year

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

Surprise, surprise. While the 2007 PGA Tour season saw three first-time major champions and a new FedEx Cup format, it was -- once again -- the Year of the Tiger.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007

U.S. team displays mastery of foursomes format

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

For the second time in as many foursomes sessions, the United States team failed to lose a match at the Presidents Cup.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2007

U.S. win may be inevitable, but won't lack for drama

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

With a 14½-7½ lead entering Sunday, a U.S. win is inevitable at the Presidents Cup. But it won't lack drama.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2007

Austin makes a splash -- in more ways than one

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

Woody Austin made a splash at Royal Montreal on Friday, first dunking himself, then leaving his opponents all wet by ending with three birdies.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2007

U.S. team makes its points on Day 1

Bob Harig, Special to ESPN.com

A sporting gesture? Or an act of sympathy? Thanks to Jack Nicklaus, the International team earned a half-point on Thursday, but Jack's U.S. squad swept everything else.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2007