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Will Tiger hold on to win his fifth and fifteenth PGA and Major? Or will this be the first time in 15 tries he doesn't take it with a final-round lead?

1977 gave us the Duel in the Sun. Will 2009 give us the Return of the Sunspotted? Not quite as catchy, that.

Lucas Glover and Ricky Barnes kick the day off at -7, but can either hold off a host of others, including Phil and Tiger?

2009 Masters In Photos

It might have been a bit cold and windy, but it was still a great first time at the Masters.

2009 Masters Final Round Live Blog

We'll be live blogging the final round. Join us while you watch and comment along.

The U.S. needs 5½ points, while Europe needs 7. It's a race to the finish Sunday at The 37th Ryder Cup.

Read along, join us, and comment at the bottom as we follow the final round of 2008 PGA Championship.

Read along, join us, and comment at the bottom as we follow the final round of the British Open.

2008 U.S. Open Playoff Live Blog

The 33rd playoff at the 108th U.S. Open asks one question. Who will win: Tiger Woods, or the guy who looks like the guy who cleans Tiger's pool?

A live blog of the final round of the 2008 U.S. Open from Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA.

2008 Memorial In Photos

56 Photos from The 2008 edition (the 33rd) Memorial at Muirfield Village Golf Club.

Sergio Garcia, resplendent in lavender (?!) at the 2008 Memorial.

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.

Jeff Sluman maintains the lead after two rounds at the Memorial but Tiger Woods and others are waiting to pounce.

Nine players finished the first round of the Memorial Tournament within two shots of the lead. Jack finished a little further back than that.

The Memorial Tournament Preview

Tiger Woods looks to bounce back after missing the cut at the Byron Nelson, and Ernie Els looks to defend his Memorial title this week at Muirfield.

The Memorial Tournament has begun near Columbus, OH and I'm in the audience. As proof, I offer these pictures.

Justin Leonard shoots a horrible 73, but eeks out a win in the FedEx-St. Jude Classic for his second win of the year.

Leonard extends his lead to 8 strokes at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. Kenny Perry paved the way at the Bank of America Colonial last week and Leonard is bent on following in his footsteps.

Leonard Maintains Lead in Memphis

Justin Leonard shot a 65 on Friday to follow-up on his sizzling opening-round 62.

Justin Leonard makes a strong charge in the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Classic.

FedEx St. Jude Classic Preview

David Toms will be looking for his third straight win in this tournament.

Kenny Perry tied his own 72-hole record en route to winning for the second time at Colonial.

Kenny Perry's record setting second and third rounds build a considerable cushion going into Sunday's final round.

Kenny Perry shot a blistering 63 in the second round to take the lead by three shots going into the weekend.

Sheehan battles for his lowest competitive score ever in a PGA event to hold the first round lead at the Bank of America Colonial.

Bank of America Colonial Preview

Steve Flesch is defending this week at Colonial, while Phil Mickelson will be looking to win this tournament for the second time in his career.

An animated graph details Tiger Woods' driving statistics from 2000 to 2005, as well as the rest of the PGA Tour.

Ted Purdy beats out the former father's slave Sean O'Hair to win his first PGA Tour event.

A Silver Lining for Sean O’Hair

Newcomer Sean O'Hair holds the outright lead at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship. He expected to perform this well, just not this early in the season.

Brett Wetterich and Sean O'Hair share the lead in Texas, while Tiger misses his first cut in over seven years.

At the end of round one Appleby sits one shot ahead of Long Jon, the Big Easy and a lesser known Brett Wetterich.

The "Big Five" battle it out for bragging rights in Texas.

Sergio Garcia ties the record for the worst final-round collapse in PGA Tour history by giving up six shots to Jim Furyk and Vijay Singh before losing in the playoff. Singh would go on to win his third PGA Tour event of the year.

Sergio Garcia will take a six shot lead into the final round at the Wachovia Championship.

Sergio wasn't able to go very low today but still maintains his two shot lead going into the weekend.

Sergio Garcia breaks the back nine scoring record at Quail Hollow to finish with a first round score of 66, holding the lead by two shots.

Wachovia Championship Preview

Three members of the Big Five tee it up this week in Charlotte.

Player Nicknames

Get to know PGA Tour players a little better through this installment of "Player Nicknames."

Stevie Williams, Tiger Woods' caddie, flipped and rolled his racing car once again. This time he's uninjured.

Tim Petrovic captured his first PGA Tour victory in a playoff over James Driscoll. Chris DiMarco, third-round leader, fell to an even-par 72 in the final round to finish T3.

After finishing second twice this year Chris DiMarco is in position to clench his first PGA Tour victory since the Phoenix Open in 2002.

Arjun Atwal used a second round 68 to take the lead by one heading into the weekend.

Chris DiMarco and Arjun Atwal lead the first-round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with Vijay Singh lurking two strokes back.

Vijay will once again be looking to defend his title this weekend at the TPC of Louisiana.

Singh Takes his Second over Daly

John Daly rallied Sunday and tied defending champ Vijay Singh with a birdie on the 72nd hole, but he dunked one in the playoff and lost.

Gavin Coles will try to fight off Vijay Singh on Sunday for his first ever PGA Tour victory.

Six players are within one stroke of one-another at the end of round two at the Shell Houston Open.

Vijay Singh matches the course record of 64 at the first round of the Shell Houston Open and leads by one.

Vijay Singh has been elected to the Hall of Fame but did his youth hamper his ability to win all of the votes?

Shell Houston Open Preview

Vijay Singh will be looking for the third Houston Open title of his career.

Peter Lonard limps home and seizes the MCI Heritage from an also-faltering Darren Clarke.

Peter Lonard recaptures the lead at the MCI Heritage while paired with second round leader Darren Clarke.

Darren Clarke shot his second straight 65 to take a commanding lead at the MCI Heritage.

Peter Lonard completes the round of his life to take the lead during the first round of play at the MCI Heritage.

MCI Heritage Preview

Davis Love III is looking to win for a sixth time at Harbour Town.

Quick Thoughts on the Masters

Augusta National gets plenty of attention year-round, but it becomes the center of the golf universe during Masters week. Here's a look at what went down in Georgia.

Tiger Woods wins his fourth Masters in dramatic fashion!

Tiger Takes the Lead at Augusta

Tiger Woods continued his birdie streak and Chris DiMarco falls back in dramatic fashion. We have a new leader at Augusta, and his name is Tiger Woods!

Tiger Woods made a charge, firing nines of 33, 33, and 31, to get within four shots of Chris DiMarco heading into the final 27 holes at the 69th Masters.

The second round at Augusta was suspended just about as fast as players could finish their first round.

Thursday at The Masters

Chris DiMarco started where he left off last year and Tiger Woods never really got started at all in the rain-shortened Thursday at Augusta.

Masters Suffers Rain Delay(s)

The Masters won't kick off at 8am. In fact, it won't even kick off at 10:30am. Instead, officials are now hoping for a 1:00, two-tee start to the 69th Masters.

Masters Tee Times

The tee times have been made, and the pairings have been set. Find out when your favorite player tees it up in the opening round of this year's Masters.

The 2005 Masters Tournament is the first major of the PGA Tour season. Here's everything you need to know about the course and the favorites, including the answer to the age-old question, "Who would be dumb enough to forget to bring his clubs to the Masters?"

Betting Odds for The Masters

Looking to place some money on The Masters? We've got the latest odds right here.

Jack to Play at The Masters

Jack Nicklaus, six-time winner of The Masters, has changed his mind: he'll tee it up on Thursday.

Phil Mickelson defeated four others in a four-hole playoff to win the 54-hole BellSouth Classic. Tomorrow, Phil is on to Augusta.

The BellSouth Classic is finally underway after two days of bad weather. 80 of 143 players who started this morning were able to finish because of further weather delays and the onset of darkness.

More golfers withdraw from the BellSouth classic Friday after rain once again cancelled play. Looks like a Monday finish for the BellSouth Classic!

Throw Me A Life Ring!

The PGA "Rain" Tour continues as play is halted yet again because of inclement weather.

Be a PGA Tour Caddy for a Day!

PGA Tour professionals are helping charities by auctioning off practice rounds on their bags this season. You could tote the bag for World #1 Vijay Singh!

2005 Masters Invitations List

The invitations to the 2005 Masters have been sent out, and we know who will be checking their mailboxes.

BellSouth Classic Preview

Players look to fine-tune their golf games one last time before heading to Augusta National next week.

Tavistock Tie

The second annual Tavistock Cup has ended in a draw after a three-hole sudden death playoff in which nobody died. What an exciting day of golf!

Tavistock Cup Preview

Led by Tiger Woods, Team Isleworth looks to follow up their 2004 victory over Team Nona with another one in 2005.

Fred Funk outlasted, outwitted, and outplayed the others in The Players Championship to claim his sixth - and biggest - PGA Tour victory at 48.

The Tournament that Would Not End

The Players Championship is going to finish on Monday. Or maybe Tuesday. Or maybe it'll just merge with the Bellsouth Classic? Who nows?

Joe Durant had a fabulous day to take a share in the lead after round 2.

Only thirty players played no more than three holes on Friday at The Players Championship. Could a Monday finish push the Tavistock Cup back?

Oldy Jones Leads at the Players

Steve Jones, and international man of mystery since winning the US Open in 1996, fires a blistering -8 64 and leads after one round at the TPC at Sawgrass.

The Player’s Championship Preview

The top 50 golfers in the world will all be looking to do one thing this weekend: Tame the TPC at Sawgrass!

Two for One at Bay Hill

Kenny Perry wins as Vijay Singh, who took advantage of a faltering Tiger to return to #1, dunks his ball on the last.

Kenny Perry leads round 3 of Bay Hill as play is suspended by darkness.

The sun came out to play, and so did the PGA Tour players at Bay Hill. They didn't quite finish the second round, but they had fun trying.

Umbrellas Come out at Bay Hill

The Bay Hill lived up to its name as it filled with water Thursday, leaving some players stranded on the practice tee and yet to hit a shot in the tournament.

Bay Hill Invitational Preview

Nine of the top 12 players in the world are playing at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Invitational, and the World #1 is once again up for grabs.

The luck of the Irish prevail as Padraig Harrington wins his first PGA Tour event in a playoff over Vijay Singh and Joe Ogilvie.

Geoff Ogilvy and Brett Wetterich share third round lead at the Honda Classic, while 20 players are within six strokes.

Lee Janzen, who hasn't won on tour since his US Open victory in 1998, trails Brett Wetterich by one after two rounds at the Mirasol Country Club. First-round leader Chad Campbell is one further back.

Heavy rains subsided in Florida allowing Chad Campbell to take the early lead at the Honda Classic at -8.

Honda Classic Preview

No Tiger? No Phil? No problem, because the Honda Classic still has plenty of top names and a challenging course ready to delight fans.

Big Trouble in Little Doral

The PGA has always been against the use of appearance fees to recruit strong fields. However, sports management company IMG has stirred up some major controversy about the PGA and appearance fees.

Woods versus Mickelson lived up to the hype, as each took their shots over a grueling 18 holes on Sunday. In the end, Tiger Woods landed the final punch.

Phil Mickelson managed "only" a 66, but Tiger charged to a tournament-low 63 to get within two and separate himself from the field. Welcome to a Sunday showdown at Doral!

With so many players capable of going low, this weekend's Ford Championship at Doral promises a good finish.

The Ford Championship at Doral has golf's very best strutting their stuff for a $5.5 million purse, and golf's best is at the top of the leaderboard.

Is the PGA Tour's season too long? Tiger Woods thinks a shorter season would lead to stronger and more competitive tournaments.

Ford Championship Preview

An all-star lineup, big prize money, and the Blue Monster. They can only mean one thing: The Ford Championships at Doral.

So many people wonder what it's like to be "inside the ropes" at a PGA Tour event. We're about to take you behind the scenes at the Nissan Open at Riviera Country Club.

Accenture WGC Match Play Finals

David Toms continued his hot ball striking to capture the Accenture WGC Match Play Finals.

Geoff Ogilvy became the 14th first time winner at the Chrysler Classic of Tucson winning a playoff against Kevin Na.

Accenture WGC Match Play Semi-Finals

And then there were two. Chris DiMarco gutted out a victory against Retief Goosen while David Toms dominated Ian Poulter to set the finals for the WGC Match Play.

Chrysler Classic of Tucson Round 3

Leaders change by the day at this year's Chrysler Classic. There are eight players within 4 strokes of the lead, it's anyone's tournament.

Chrysler Classic of Tucson Round 2

Calcavecchia's touch on the putting green puts him one stroke ahead of first round leader Mayfair.

Friday was a day of sun and upsets at the Accenture WGC Match Play Championship.

Accenture WGC World Match Play Round 1

The first round of the Match Play Championships yielded some expected results and some real shockers.

Chrysler Classic of Tucson

The WGC Match Play Championship isn't the only PGA tournament in town, going into its 11th year, the Chrysler Classic of Tuscon is gaining notariety.

Heavy rains have caused another delay, this time the victim is the Accenture Matchplay Championships at La Costa Resort.

Accenture/WGC World Match Play Preview

Could the World Match Play signal a changing of the guard? I for one think so. Look for Phil Mickelson to dominate this week.

Scott Shines in Playoff

Adam Scott beat Chad Campbell in a playoff to win the Nissan Open, which was called after two rounds due to rain.

The scenarios are many, and the Nissan Open may not be over until Tuesday! A round two recap - yes, on Sunday - follows.

Nobody hit a single shot on Saturday at the Nissan Open and the PGA Tour may be looking at its first 36-hole event in over eight years.

Nissan Open: Friday Recap

The second round of the Nissan Open was more like half a round, and first-round leader Brian Davis didn't even get to tee off.

Riviera Rain: Round One of the Nissan

Four players didn't finish round one, and Tiger Woods three putted three times. Brian Davis leads, but Tiger and two-time defending champ Mike Weir are close.

2005 Nissan Open Preview

Tiger has a chance to regain his #1 status in the world over a resting Vijay Singh. Can lefty dominance keep him from winning his second this year?

Mickelson Sails through Pebble Beach

After three days of torrid scoring, Phil Mickelson coasted to become the first wire-to-wire winner at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Round 3

Mickelson extends his lead to seven, firing a second consecutive 67 and setting a new three-round record at 196. Oh, and Bill Murray made the cut.

Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Round 2

Phil Mickelson shows determination and heart during and up and down day two.

Clambake Round 1: New Week, Same Leader

David Duval shoots +13 and Phil Mickelson shoots -10. Just another day on the PGA Tour, eh?

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Preview

The Clambake starts Thursday, and a field packed with notable pros and hilarious celebrities guarantees great entertainment.

The Phoenix son Phil Mickelson was a safe bet this Sunday as he wins the Phoenix, errr, FBR Open by five shots, the largest margin of his career.

Phils Like Home

Kevin Na faltered while Phil Mickelson surged on the final four holes of the third round of the Phoenix, errr, FBR Open.

Phil Leads in Phoenix

Philly Mick ties the course record at 60 and vaults into the lead at the Phoenix, errr, FBR Open with youngster Kevin Na.

Phoenix, errr, FBR Open Kicks Off

The Phoenix, errr, FBR Open, the PGA Tour's rowdiest event, kicks off tomorrow. As a wise man once said "You gotta fight for your right to party!"

Ernie Els says that Tiger won't dominate as he did before. Why? Equipment, confidence, and fitness.

The relationship of Tiger Woods and his caddy, Steve Williams, could soon become strained.

Justin Leonard, playing in only his second tournament with his new Nike equipment, earns victory, breaking a 22-month dry spell for the 1997 Open champion.

Saturday at the Bob Hope

A 3-under 69 was good enough to keep journeyman Joe Ogilvie two shots ahead of Peter Lonard. Can Justin Leonard make a Sunday charge?

Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Round 2

Jeff Ogilvie takes the lead in the second round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.

The Bob Hope Chrysler Classic tees off tomorrow, will Phil Mickelson be able to defend his title?

Whistling Strait Back

The diabolical Straits course in Kohler, Wisconsin has locked up a Ryder Cup and at least two more PGA Championships.

Out of the Fog Comes Tiger

Tiger Woods, helped by Lady Luck, emerged from a fog (and a bout with the flu) to capture the 2005 Buick Invitational.

Dean Wilson’s Growing Pains

Golfer Dean Wilson was disqualified after the second round of the Buick Invitational for failing to sign his scorecard.

Tiger Woods nullified Lehman's three-stroke lead in as many holes on Saturday before play was halted due to fog (once again).

In a Torrey Fog, Lehman Leads

Fog suspended play for a few hours, but that didn't stop Tiger Woods, Peter Lonard, and Tom Lehman from pushing towards the top of the leaderboard.

Sahalee Unset for 2010 PGA

Due to the Winter Olympics, the 2010 PGA Championship will be moved from Sahalee Country Club.

Tom Lehman Leads Buick Invitational

Tom Lehman's first round 62 gives him a one shot lead in the 2005 Buick Invitational

World #1 Wins #1 at the Sony Open

The world number one has one his first in '05. How many more to come?

Hole in One Keeps Maruyama in Front

Maruyama double bogeys the first but aces the par-3 fourth. He holds the lead going into the final round of the 2005 Sony Open.

Sony Open: Day 2

Michelle Wie is not the only story in Hawaii this week. Shigeki Maruyama fired a 5-under 65 to take the lead.

Sony, Round One: Ow-Wie!

Let us be the first to say it: Wetterich got beat by a girl. How did the rest of the field compare to Wie?

2005 Sony Open Preview: Wie Shall See

"Will Michelle Wie make the cut?" Yes, folks, it's that time of year again: the Sony Open is here, and all the talk is about an amateur girl. Ho hum.

The Day the Music Died

Stuart Appleby is the repeat winner at the 2005 Mercedes Championships, holding off the top three golfers in the world to win by one.

Still Singh-ing in the Mercedes

Vijay Singh shot a "disappointing" 4-under par third round of 69 and goes into the final round with a one-stroke lead.

Singh-ing Again

Vijay Singh holds a two-stroke lead over lefty Canuck Mike Weir going into the third round of the Mercedes Championships.

Vijay Still Hot at Mercedes

Vijay Singh leads by one after the first round of the Mercedes Championships.

Free Two-Week TOUR Pass

TOURCast is offering a two-week special promotion. We think…

Those “Swing Change” Years

A comparison of Tiger's 1998 and 2004 stats leads to some interesting conclusions.

Mercedes News and Notes

Random scraps of info about the first PGA Tour event of 2005: The Mercedes Championships.

Ian Baker-Finch Contemplates Return

After eight years away from competition, Ian Baker Finch is considering a return to competitive golf.

Mercedes Championships Preview

The PGA Tour kicks off the 2005 season at the Mercedes Championships.

Who Will Rule in 2005?

Golf World has dubbed Ernie Els as the man to beat in 2005, but with so much talent on the PGA tour, it's anyone's year.

Hal Sutton and Post Ryder Cup Blues

In the wake of the 2004 Ryder Cup, captain Hal Sutton admits to losing interest in the 2005 PGA season.

Mickelson to skip Mercedes, Baker-Finch to give it another go, and Faldo and Price weigh in and slip out, respectively.

Tiger’s 2000 Season Still the Best

Tiger and Vijay may have both won nine times in a season, but Tiger's 2000 campaign continues to set the standard for greatness.

Ricky Tiki Tantrum

Ricky Barnes, jazzed up on the pressure of a match Down Under, gets confused on which round orb he's supposed to be hitting: the golf ball, or the globe. His confusion costs him an undisclosed but "substantial" amount of money.

Host with the Most: Tiger On Target

Woods donated the $1.25 million he won to his foundation. Vijay Singh finished 11 shots behind.

Qualifying School Joy and Agony

The Men's Qualifying School is over, and 35 players move on with their PGA Tour cards, 51 get exemptions on the Nationwide Tour, and the rest… they just go home.

Harrington, Howell to Hong Kong

Padraig Harrington and David Howell headline the players at this week's Omega Hong Kong Open.

Phil Mickelson misses a six-footer for 58, taps in for 59, and wins the 2004 Grand Slam of Golf.

Singh and Renwick on the Rocks

Vijay Singh and caddy Dave Renwick are reported to be having troubles that might lead to a breakup.

Tiger Back to #2

Ernie Els slips to #3 while Retief Goosen moves to #4, bumping Phil Mickelson down to #5.

Virginia golf legend and PGA Hall of Famer Chandler Harper died Monday in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Harrington to Play PGA Tour in 2005

Padraig Harrington plans to play the 2005 PGA Tour.

South Africa's Retief Goosen shoots a final round 64 to vault over a stumbling Tiger Woods to win the 2004 Tour Championship at storied East Lake Golf Club.

Woods, Haas Still Tops at East Lake

Jay Haas and Tiger Woods both stand at nine-under par, sharing a four-stroke lead going into the final round of the Tour Championship at storied East Lake Golf Club.

After a forgettable first round, Tiger Woods roared back to life Friday with a bogey-free 64 at the Tour Championship, matching his best round of the year.

The Honeymoon’s Over

The Tour Championship starts today at East Lake Golf Club. Vijay looks for his seventh win in the last nine events, but all anyone's going to talk about is Tiger … or is that Mr. Elin?

Finchem, Els Settle Misunderstanding

PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem's comments took some steam out of speculation about an imminent showdown with Ernie Els.

Geiberger Fined $20,000 for Slow Play

Brent Geiberger believes he was found guilty by association after the tour introduced a tough penalty structure to combat slow play.

Azinger and Faldo in the Booth

Nick Faldo and Paul Azinger will be side-by-side at the Tour Championship, starting their new roles as analysts for ABC Sports.

Qualifications

Parnevik and Ridings must wait to see if they make 2005 PGA Tour.

Perspective on Vijay’s Season

Is Vijay's 2004 better than Tiger's 2000? We don't think so... and the numbers back us up.

PGA Tour Puts on Pressure

Ernie Els - no longer a member of the PGA Tour? It could happen if Finchem and his cronies don't back off a little.

Singh Is PGA Tour’s $10 Million Man

Vijay Singh becomes the first player ever to top $10 million in a single season.

Fun at the Chrysler Championship

Taking in a PGA Tour event in person is quite different from watching it on TV.

Duval Has Best Round of the Year

David and Bob Duval team up with Special Olympics athletes Kevin Erickson and Oliver Doherty in a made-for-TV match.

Palmer Wins Funai Classic

PGA Tour rookie Ryan Palmer has won his first tournament: the Funai Classic.

Coming in last among those who played all four rounds, Isabelle Beisiegel fails PGA Q-school.

The Never Ending Season

Ernie Els is upset with Tim Finchem over the "never-ending PGA Tour season."

Tiger To Skip Disney

Tiger Woods will skip the Funai Classic at Disney.

Easy as 1-2-3

Ernie Els carded a final round 69 to complete a one stroke victory over Thomas Bjorn in the WGC American Express Championship, and in doing so has replaced Tiger Woods as World No. 2.

Singh Withdraws From AmEx Championship

Vijay Singh withdraws from the American Express Championship due to damage to his home from Hurricane Jeanne.

Singh Wins Eighth

Singh wins his eighth and the all-time money title.

Woods Backs out of 84 Lumber Classic

Tiger Woods withdraws from 84 Lumber Classic. "I'm tired" he says.

Tiger Poised For Comeback?

Reports surface that Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren have called off their engagement.

Singh Wins Canadian Bell Open

Vijay Singh beats Mike Weir in a playoff to win the Bell Canadian Open and practically locks up the race for Player of the Year.

Weir Leads Canadian Open

Mike Weir leads his native Canadian championship going into Sunday. Can he bring home the bacon?

Weir Leads Bell Canadian Open

Mike Weir leads by one stroke in the Canadian Bell Open.

Double-D David Duval: T13

David Duval makes a cut - and finishes tied for thirteenth.

Singh Number One

Vijay has taken over the World #1 ranking. How long until Tiger gets it back?

Vijay Gets Medieval in Boston

Vijay pulls out the pliers and the blowtorch and put Tiger's hopes of remaining on top of the Tour in the hurt locker.

Tiger Strong in Boston

Tiger Woods is in at six-under par, tied for the first-round lead.

The Deutsche Bank Championship runs Friday to Monday, different from any other event on the PGA tour this year.

The Tadalafil Open

The Western Open has a new title sponsor… a sexual potency drug.