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2008 Masters Live Blog

Live blogging the 2008 Masters. Will Tiger come from behind for the first time, or will one of the four ahead of him pull out their first major win?

Will Tiger make it 8-for-8 with a second-round lead and 13-for-13 with a third-round lead? Or will someone finally overtake Tiger on the final day of a major?

Will Sergio Garcia win his first major, ending the European drought the week his idol retires from the game?

Angel Cabrera wins the 107th U.S. Open. Here's my account of a 14-hour day in the 18th hole grandstand.

Phil plays the "bang and blame" game, Tiger hacks his way around the easy second hole and makes perhaps the best five I've seen in a long time, and Angel Cabrera relies on the Big Break to hold the lead?

The Pelzmeter exists, and despite a ten-minute conversation on the fifth green with its inventor, Fred Funk ain't buyin' it.

Birdie holes at a U.S. Open? Yeah, I believe there are.

2007 Memorial Pictures: Tiger

Tiger Woods didn't win the 2007 Memorial. Heck, he wasn't even close. But that didn't stop everyone from taking plenty of pictures of him.

Phil Mickelson and Zach Johnson withdrew, but we've still got pictures of them.

With all the Aussies that appeared on the leaderboard and a Korean winner, you bet we've got a lot of international player photos.

It's probably just David Leadbetter's lunch, but I'd really like to know what he carries around in his man purse!

2007 Masters Live Blog

Join us in a running commentary on the 2007 Masters. Who will win? Reload frequently.

2006 Tour Championship Preview

I don't know who's going to step up and win this week, but chances are that it will probably not be Woods or Mickelson.

Tiger and Phil: Making the Wrong Call

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are skipping the Tour Championship this week, but more than that, they are putting the PGA Tour in a tight position.

2006 Chrysler Championship Preview

Who's in and who's out? You're going to find out soon enough during the tour's last regular season event of the season, the Chrysler Championship.

A Wednesday on the PGA Tour

In the spirit of the baseball playoffs, we throw a change up and show some of the sights from the GGCC and some thoughts about the recent course changes too.

We're live blogging the final round of the Ryder Cup. The Miracle at Brookline remains untouched in Ryder Cup history. The massacre at Oakland Hills, however, is equalled.

2006 84 Lumber Classic Preview

Michelle Wie has been making some pretty bold comments lately. Does she finally find a way to backup those remarks by making a PGA Tour cut?

2006 Bell Canadian Open Preview

I'd like to welcome a new name to the PGA winner's circle! It's about dang time someone besides Tiger Woods got some press in the newspaper.

People keep saying that Tiger Woods run of six straight wins during the 1999-2000 season was one of the greatest stretches in golf history. If that's the case, then where does this winning streak rank?

Can Tiger make it four straight tour starts with a victory, while at the same time, capture his fifth Bridgestone Invitational? My money says, yes.

Who will Tom Lehman choose to finish out the Ryder Cup team? It's not as easy a pick as you might think.

We're live blogging the final round of the 2006 PGA Championship at Medinah. Will Tiger Woods win his 12th, or will someone else hoist the Wanamaker Trophy?

2006 PGA Championship Preview

The final major championship of the year returns to Medinah Country Club with a longer layout and deeper rough. Can Woods hoist the Wanamaker Trophy again, or will the 7,500-yard layout bring Tiger to his knees?

2006 PGA Championship Pairings

The 88th PGA Championship tee times are now available. Get the scoop on the groups to watch at Medinah CC.

2006 International Preview

The pros play the only tournament where +33 could secure the victory. You gotta love that Modified Stableford point system!

Tiger Woods becomes the youngest player in golf history to win 50 times on the PGA Tour.

2006 Buick Open Preview

Thursday can't get here soon enough. After watching the B.C. Open, John Deere Classic, and U.S. Bank Championship three of the last four weeks, the tour finally returns the big boys to their rightful place at the Buick Open.

As most of the big names rest after The Open, players we sometimes don't get to see get the chance to play some good golf and keep us entertained.

We're live blogging the final round of the British Open. Almost all eight hours of it!

2006 Open Championship Preview

It has been a long time since good ol' Royal Liverpool has played host to a major, will she be up to the test?

2006 John Deere Classic Preview

Once again, Michelle Wie will attempt to qualify to make the cut in a PGA event. This will hopefully provide some excitement throughout the week(end?).

One of the longest-running PGA Tour events returns to the Dubsdread Course at Cog Hill this year. The question remains: Who will be lower, Tiger or Phil?

2006 Buick Championship Preview

With both the Buick Championship and the U.S. Womens Open happening in the same week, its hard to imagine a better week for golf!

Booz Allen Classic Preview

The Booz is back! Another quality tournament returns for our enjoyment.

We're live blogging the final round of the 2006 U.S. Open. Will Phil Mickelson rack up the third leg of a Mickelslam, or will someone else walk away with the trophy?

The U.S. Open returns to Winged Foot in what is sure to be one fabulous championship.

2006 Barclays Classic Preview

The week before the U.S. Open is rarely attended by some golfers and always attended by others. Will this year share the drama we saw last year with Padraig's final-hole eagle?

The Memorial Tournament Preview

This year's stop in Dublin, Ohio will prove to be an exciting one thanks to newly furrowed bunkers and a star-studded field.

A whole lot of images from Tuesday at The Memorial at Muirfield Village.

Muirfield Village is no pushover. Not only does the course throw 7400 yards at players, but it throws sand, water, elevation changes, and tricky greens, too. Players will have their hands full this week!

Brows are furrowed over "Jack's New Rake" at Muirfield Village. Furrowed bunkers have returned to the PGA Tour, at least as a one-week trial.

FedEx St. Jude Classic Preview

Tim Herron and David Toms could easily be favorites at this weeks tournament but one's hot and one's not, read on to find out more.

Kenny Perry hopes to rebound well from his knee surgery and become only the second man to win back to back titles at the Colonial.

Defending champion Ted Purdy will have plenty of competition at this weeks EDS Byron Nelson Championship, but that won't include Tiger Woods or Phil Mickelson.

Wachovia Championship Preview

Tiger Woods will be missed this week but with 10 of the top 11 players in the world playing this weekend, you shouldn't be disappointed.

Hurricane Katrina did it's damage last year and now it's time to see which player will stir his own storm to get a win at the 2006 Zurich Classic.

Shell Houston Open Preview

We're all looking to see if Vijay can win for a fourth time and third in a row at this weeks Shell Houston Open.

Phil Mickelson won his third major thanks to his superior and unchallenged play.

Masters Preview

DiMarco still has the 2006 playoff in his mind and just watched the Gators win the NCAA Championship, Phil is still dizzy from last week's birdie bash, and Tiger has his father on his mind. Will one of these three win, or will someone else snatch a green jacket?

On his way to victory, Phil Mickelson was one stroke away from the PGA Tour record for a 72 hole event at 260. With an amazing eagle, Webb gets into a playoff she would eventually win for the first LPGA major of the year.

2006 Masters Predictions

The staff of The Sand Trap weigh in with their predictions. Who will win? Who will disappoint? Find out what we think.

Tavistock Cup Preview

How often do you get to or want to watch Tiger and Mark O'Meara play golf in shorts?

Ames Dominates Players Championship

Stephen Ames' steady 67 definitively claims victory at the TPC of Sawgrass.

As we wait to see which shotmaker will triumph at the TPC at Sawgrass a "Dye-abolical" 17th hole will strike fear into TOUR pros again this year.

Greg Owen blows up by three-putting from 3'4" and hands Rod Pampling his second PGA Tour trophy.

The Norman-Finchem fight enters round number, uhhh, we lost track when it hit 50 last year. This time, Norman wants to see the PGA Tour's "financials."

Bay Hill Invitational Preview

The 2007 event will be called the Arnold Palmer Invitational but could easily be called the Tiger Woods Invitational as he goes for his fifth win here.

Donald now owns his first four-round PGA victory and Sorenstam defends her title.

Honda Classic Preview

A another first time winner would be grest at the final Honda Classic at Mirasol but it would be even better to get some Love.

The Blue Monster produces another exciting week of tournament play with the same result in the end.

Will 2006 bring as much fireworks and ratings as 2005 did? With the top seven players in the world duking it out at The Blue Monster, we can only hope.

Despite a 66-66-65 start, Waldorf can't get the job done. Meena Lee takes Fields Open. Ogilvy wins WGC Match Play.

Chrysler Classic of Tucson Preview

Five of the last six winners have made the Chrysler Classic of Tucson their first wins on the PGA Tour so you won't hear them complain about stars missing from the field.

2006 Nissan Open Preview

Adam Scott wants to defend and win the event officially this year but must face the likes of Tiger, Ernie, Mike and Chad.

Pebble Beach Pro-Am Preview

Phil Mickelson has a chance to defend another title this week but must fight off many top player and rising rookies to do so.

FBR Open Preview

Can Phil Mickelson become the first back-to-back winner of the FBR Open since Johnny Miller did it back in 1974-75?

Buick Invitational Preview

Tiger Woods is about the show us what 10 years on the tour has taught him as we enter the 2006 Buick Invitational.

Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Preview

Justin Leonard is looking to join the list of repeat winners and David Duval is hoping to play a lot better than last year at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.

Wie Washes Out in Hawaii

In only her second tournament as a professional, Michelle Wie battles the men at the Sony Open and nearly makes the cut. The third time at this event wasn't much of a charm.

Starting in 2007 the PGA Tour is well positioned to increase its appeal to the Tour's fan base with the help of The Golf Channel, CBS and NBC.

Big Wiesy Tries Again at Sony Open

Michelle Wie attempts to make the cut for the third time at the 2006 Sony Open. Is the third time a charm for the eager teenager?

Sony Open in Hawaii Preview

Vijay Singh looks to defend his Sony Open in Hawaii title this week in Hawaii and can Wie make the cut this year as a pro?

2006 Mercedes Championship Recap

Stuart Appleby fends off a charging Vijay Singh for a successful title defense and three in a row at the 2006 Mercedes Championship.

Target World Challenge Preview

Tiger Woods hosts some of the world's best golfers in this annual showdown.

Grand Slam of Golf Preview

The 2005 major championship winners, along with Vijay Singh, do battle in Hawaii.

20 questions with the Fantastic Four 2005 major winners.

We're live blogging Tim Finchem's speech on the changes coming to the PGA Tour season in 2007.

Tour Championship Preview

The top-30 golfers on the PGA Tour money list head to East Lake Golf Club this week.

Phil Mickelson chooses to stay home for next week's Tour Championship.

2007 Brings a New PGA Tour

The PGA Tour is competing with the NFL, MLB and others for television viewers and hopes their changes to the 2007 schedule will do the trick.

2005 Chrysler Championship Preview

The PGA Tour stops in Florida just one week before the Tour Championship.

Glover Wins Funai

Lucas Glover holes a dramatic bunker shot at the 72nd and closes birdie, birdie to win his first PGA Tour event. Yawwwwwwwwn

Funai Classic Preview

The PGA Tour heads to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida this week.

With the Tour Championship less than a month away, it's time for many of the PGA Tour golfers to make a move.

Woods Shows Wie the Way to Winning

Tiger Woods wins in the worst way - with a John Daly three-putt - for his 10th of 19 WGC events.

The world's best come together for this World Golf Championship extravaganza!

Chrysler Classic of Greensboro Preview

A couple young guns lead the field this week in Greensboro.

Presidents Cup Wrapup

The Presidents Cup is over, and our staff predictions are either right or wrong. Let's see how they break down.

Presidents Cup Staff Predictions

The staff of The Sand Trap .com weighs in on the Presidents Cup and the final score, big point-getters, disappointments, and key matchups.

Gore Wins at the 84

Jason Gore, less than three months after shooting 84 to lose the U.S. Open, wins the 84 Lumber Classic with a solid final-round 70.

Toms Taken to Hospital

David Toms was taken to the hospital and listed in critical condition after his heart rate rose dramatically while playing in the 84 Lumber Classic.

84 Lumber Classic Preview

Ten Presidents Cup members tee it up just one week before the big match-play event.

Bell Canadian Open Preview

Vijay Singh will be trying to defend his title this week at the Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club.

Deutsche Bank Championship Preview

Tiger Woods leads the field to the TPC of Boston this week.

Brad Faxon prevails over South African Tjaart van der Walt in a playoff to capture his first victory in 125 events on the PGA Tour.

Buick Championship Preview

The PGA Tour heads to the TPC at River Highlands this week.

Club (and shoe, ball, and glove) counts from the last major of 2005 are out. Any surprises? You betcha.

Tiger Woods won his fourth WGC-NEC Invitational at Firestone in six years on Sunday, edging Chris DiMarco by a shot, despite some mighty struggles with his putter.

WGC-NEC Invitational Preview

The best golfers in the world tee it up at the beautiful Firestone Country Club.

Phil Mickelson wins the PGA Championship on the final hole with a clutch up and down birdie.

Play was halted just as play was heating up at the PGA Championship.

PGA Championsip Preview

The top golfers in the world head to Baltusrol for the PGA's final major championship of 2005.

Gore and Goosen

Jason Gore shoots 59 and earns a Battlefield Promotion while Retief Goosen earns a win by outlasting the others at The International.

Want to win two free tickets to this year's PGA Championship? Here's how…

The International Preview

PGA Tour professionals head to Castle Pines for one last tune-up before the PGA Championship.

Tiger Woods twice made a weekend charge, but it was after going +4 on the first eight holes. Vijay Singh wins easily. Is another tear in store?

Els Down for Surgery

Ernie Els has injured his knee sailing in the Mediterranean and is out of action indefinitely following surgery.

Buick Open Preview

Tiger and Vijay headline a strong field this week at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club.

Ben Crane took only four hours to shoot a 1-under 69 to capture his second PGA Tour victory, the US Bank Championship.

Carlos Franco will be defending at this week's PGA Tour stop.

British Open Running Diary

Maybe you watched every minute of the final round of the 2005 British Open, or maybe you had something better to do. Either way, here's a minute-by-minute rundown of how it all went down, direct from my couch.

British Open Preview

The oldest major championship in golf returns to the historical Royal and Ancient Golf Club at St. Andrews where Tiger Woods lapped the field in 2000.

Fan favorites Sean O'Hair and Jason Gore each came from behind to win a tournament Sunday.

John Deere Classic Preview

Michelle Wie tees it up with the big boys for the third time in her career.

Jim Furyk ends a two-year drought and withstands a Sunday charge by Tiger Woods to capture the 2005 Western Open.

Cialis Western Open Preview

Tiger and Vijay will do battle once again this week at the Cog Hill Golf and Country Club.

Padraig Harrington sinks an 65-foot eagle putt on the last hole to edge Jim Furyk by a single shot and capture his second PGA Tour victory this year.

Padraig Harrington tied the lead on moving day with Furyk still holding a share of the lead. Course conditions were fast and the rough high, but players still managed under-par performances.

Jim Furyk shot a two-under par 69 on Friday and leads by a pair at the Barclays Classic.

Jim Furyk leads after the first round of the Barclays Classic with Perry and Singh not far behind.

Barclays Classic Preview

Both Sergio Garcia and Vijay Singh will be looking for their third win at Westchester Country Club this week.

Michael Campbell, who once held the 54-hole lead at a British Open, out-dueled Tiger Woods and a flailing Retief Goosen to capture the 105th U.S. Open.

Retief Goosen claims the outright lead after a precarious third round at the 105th U.S. Open.

One advantage of getting swallowed in the crowds following Tiger Woods: you don't have to listen to Johnny Miller.

Retief Goosen, Olin Browne, and Jason Gore find themselves in a tie for the lead after the second round at the 105th U.S. Open.

The word of the day: people. Tiger Woods' group was huge. The other word of the day: money. Guess why.

Olin Browne and Rocco Mediate show the young guys how things get done when conditions are tough.

Dave Koster checks in from Pinehurst and the Wednesday practice round at the 2005 U.S. Open.

U.S. Open Preview

The previous U.S. Open held at Pinehurst No. 2 featured a memorable duel between Payne Stewart and Phil Mickelson. Oh, and some guy named Tiger finished third. The stage is set for more drama this week.

For the second straight year, Sergio Garcia has won the PGA Tour event immediately before the U.S. Open.

Champions Tour regular Tom Kite leads the field by one shot at Congressional Country Club going into the final round.

Robert Allenby shot a stellar 65 Friday to take the lead by two shots over a host of golfers.

Booz Allen Classic Preview

Eight of the top ten players in the world will be teeing it up at the wonderful Congressional Country Club one week before the U.S. Open.

Bart Bryant's clutch putting Sunday and great save on 18 propelled him to victory at Jack's tournament.