The Golf Channel settles in and an oldie (but goodie?) wins the Sony Open in the form of Paul Goydos, knocking off the forever-bridesmaid Charles Howell III and young gun Luke Donald. Tadd Fujikawa makes a compelling start, makes the cut, and makes a lot of friends, while Michelle Wie’s play on the men’s tours of the world continue to stir up opposition. Her 78-76 next-to-last-place finish didn’t help much, either. All that and more in this episode of Golf Talk.
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