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Q&A: Lou Dobbs, TV journalist

Lou Dobbs, host of "Lou Dobbs Tonight" on the Fox Business Network, adopted golf later in life and knows it's the sport of business.

Mickelson the early favorite at Torrey Pines

Phil Mickelson, a 3-time winner at Torrey Pines, should be on everybody’s list of favorites this week. But so should Nick Watney, Charles Howell III, Bubba Watson and Brandt Snedeker.

President Clinton’s round cut short at PGA West

Former President Bill Clinton enjoyed himself Saturday at the Humana Challenge . . . then strong winds forced the suspension of the third round and curtailed his highly anticipated appearance.

Notes: Moore's 61 spurred by caddie change

Humana Challenge notebook: Ryan Moore's record-tying 61 was spurred by a caddie change, while eye-opening low scores are a highlight of the first two rounds in La Quinta, Calif.

Lefty, Kuchar are safe bets, but don't forget Frazar

Alex Miceli: Sure, Matt Kuchar and Phil Mickelson are the Humana Challenge favorites from the Las Vegas oddsmakers. But, if you are looking to make an unexpected bet, Harrison Frazar might just be your man.

Adams Golf hires banker to explore options

Adams Golf, which has struggled to recover its shareholder value after the worldwide equity collapse of 2008, has retained investment bank Morgan Stanley to explore options that could include a sale of the company.

Norman expects this to be his last shot as captain

This appears to be Greg Norman’s last shot at a Presidents Cup victory.

Norman shrugs off Ishikawa's delay to Australia

The International Team began its first practice round in the Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club down a man as Ryo Ishikawa was delayed coming out of Japan and won’t get to Melbourne until Tuesday.

Finchem pushes Tour expansion in Asia

Commissioner Tim Finchem says the PGA Tour is ironing out details on its plan to expand in Asia.

Support for Stevie: Scott backs his bagman

Can Adam Scott afford to keep Steve Williams on the bag after a second public slip-up? Well, after the third round of the WGC-HSBC Champions, Scott maintained steadfast support for the Kiwi.

Dyson earns his spot in front of U.S. fans

Simon Dyson is a mystery to many U.S. golf fans, but two European Tour victories this season mean he’ll play even more in the States in 2012. Alex Miceli reports.

Lewis finds himself living an improbable dream

Less than two months ago, Tom Lewis was helping his Great Britain & Ireland teammates upset the Americans in the biennual Walker Cup matches at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club.

Golfers find the comforts of home, and more, in Shanghai

As players arrive in Shanghai for the WGC-HSBC Champions, they're finding no shortage of hospitality.

Contrast in cultures collides in sprawling Shanghai

If you’ve never been to China, know that it’s certainly different than anything in the U.S. San Francisco’s Chinatown perhaps comes the closest but doesn’t do this East Asian metropolis justice.

Phoenix Open odds: Watch out for Wilson

Sure, the Tour’s bombers tend to fare well at TPC Scottsdale. But Mark Wilson, the 2011 Phoenix champion, proves that winning golf can come in many shapes and sizes. Keep that in mind as you predict a winner.

Stricker might extend his winter break by 1 week

Steve Stricker, who still has yet to tee it up on the U.S. mainland this season, likely will skip the Northern Trust Open in two weeks.

Masters odds: McIlroy, Tiger at the top

It's never too early to start talking about the Masters, and our Alex Miceli says that Vegas oddsmakers are making Tiger Woods the early favorite. What about McIlroy?

Mickelson the early favorite at Torrey Pines

Phil Mickelson, a 3-time winner at Torrey Pines, should be on everybody’s list of favorites this week. But so should Nick Watney, Charles Howell III, Bubba Watson and Brandt Snedeker.

Wilson hangs on for Humana Challenge title

Mark Wilson grabbed his third PGA Tour title since the beginning of the 2011 season, winning the Humana Challenge by two shots. FIVE THINGS.

Spring-break fever: Mickelson will skip Match Play

Golf's 65th-ranked player will get a spot in next month's WGC-Accenture Match Play after Phil Mickelson said that he will be skipping the event for the third time in the event's history.

President Clinton’s round cut short at PGA West

Former President Bill Clinton enjoyed himself Saturday at the Humana Challenge . . . then strong winds forced the suspension of the third round and curtailed his highly anticipated appearance.

Notes: Moore's 61 spurred by caddie change

Humana Challenge notebook: Ryan Moore's record-tying 61 was spurred by a caddie change, while eye-opening low scores are a highlight of the first two rounds in La Quinta, Calif.

Lefty, Kuchar are safe bets, but don't forget Frazar

5 Things: Wagner wins, but mustache the star

5 Things: Johnson Wagner wrapped up his third win on the PGA Tour with a come-from-behind effort on Sunday at the Sony Open. Now, about that mustache . . . well, Wagner really doesn't have an answer for that.

Questions over sponsor, event timing loom for TOC

As the focus on the season-opening Tournament of Champions switches to off-the-course dealings, plenty of questions remain: Will Hyundai make its sponsorship part of a bigger deal? And will the tournament begin even earlier in 2013?

Every's 'BlackHawk' putter gains plenty of attention

An unusual-looking BlackHawk putter received priceless exposure as Matt Every climbed the leaderboard with it at the Sony Open.

Finchem's extension allows for orderly transition

The PGA Tour's decision to extend Commissioner Tim Finchem’s contract by four years not only reinforced a commitment to stability, but started the clock ticking on identifying his successor.

Miceli: Watch out for Choi, Love at Sony

Alex Miceli: Is Steve Stricker the right choice this week in Hawaii? Or is K.J. Choi or Davis Love III a smarter pick? Take a look at the odds at the first full-field PGA Tour event of the season.

Plea deal gives Overton fresh start to season

Jeff Overton will start his 2012 PGA Tour season at the Sony Open next week with his legal troubles behind him.

Miceli: Putting makes Stricker favorite this week

With an average green size of 9,500 square feet, the Plantation Course - site of this week's PGA Tour Hyundai Tournament of Champions - will require exceptional putting to win. Thus, Steve Stricker is a strong pick.

Adams Golf hires banker to explore options

My year in golf: Alex Miceli

Our Alex Miceli is a world traveler, and he reflects on big wins by Nick Watney and Jhonattan Vegas, a big loss by Rory McIlroy, a piece of humble pie with Darren Clarke and golf in Tasmania.

'Intro to Bandon 101': The Preserve

The Preserve at Bandon Dunes is a par-3 course unlike any other. Our Alex Miceli took a trip to the Oregon course - slated to open May 1 - and came away with plenty of images to share.

Notes: Kim, Ishikawa prove to be quick studies

Presidents Cup notebook: K.T. Kim and Ryo Ishikawa started the tournament in rough fashion, but both earned two points over the final two sessions to show that they are quick studies.

Prez Cup: Predictions for Day 4 singles matches

The International squad will need a borderline miracle to pull off a victory Sunday. Our Alex Miceli breaks down the match-ups and offers his predictions. Let's just say it doesn't look good for the Internationals . . .

Prez Cup: Predictions for Day 3 four-ball matches

The Saturday afternoon four-ball matches have begun in Melbourne, and our Alex Miceli takes you match-by-match, including predictions. Can the Internationals cut into their 11-6 deficit?

Presidents Cup: Day Three predictions

With both teams benching two players apiece, the U.S. and International squads will send out five teams on Saturday morning. Our Alex Miceli breaks down each match-up, where he tells you whether Tiger will pick up his first point.

Furyk, Mickelson back to using short putters

Phil Mickelson and Jim Furyk - paired at the Presidents Cup - have shelved their long putters in favor of the short ones, and it paid immediate dividends with a 4-and-3 Day One victory.

Presidents Cup: Our Day Two predictions

Our Alex Miceli never shies away from a good prediction, so here are his Day Two picks at the Presidents Cup. Does he like Tiger to pick up a point? You might be surprised.

Presidents Cup: Match-by-match analysis

The Americans and the Internationals are even money among Las Vegas oddsmakers to win the Presidents Cup. Alex Miceli figured that into his own match-by-match analysis.

Despite the rule, don't expect a tie at the Prez Cup

In 2003, Tiger Woods and Ernie Els were thrown back on the course in a sudden-death playoff to try and crown a winner. After three holes, the captains settled for a tie. Don't expect that in 2011.

Norman expects this to be his last shot as captain

This appears to be Greg Norman’s last shot at a Presidents Cup victory.

Norman shrugs off Ishikawa's delay to Australia

Finchem pushes Tour expansion in Asia

Commissioner Tim Finchem says the PGA Tour is ironing out details on its plan to expand in Asia.

HSBC notes: Casey finishes T-4 despite injury

HSBC notebook: Paul Casey grinds it out despite painful turf toe while Graeme McDowell shakes off a dismal showing last week with an impressive weekend.

PGA Tour condemns caddie's remarks

The PGA Tour and European Tour condemn racial remarks by Steve Williams but choose not to suspend the caddie for the upcoming Australian Open.

Support for Stevie: Scott backs his bagman

Can Adam Scott afford to keep Steve Williams on the bag after a second public slip-up? Well, after the third round of the WGC-HSBC Champions, Scott maintained steadfast support for the Kiwi.

Inside the caddie awards: Raw ... and racial?

Steve Williams is under fire for a racially charged zinger aimed at his former boss, Tiger Woods, but his current employer, Adam Scott, says that Williams' apology is good enough for him.

Dyson earns his spot in front of U.S. fans

Simon Dyson is a mystery to many U.S. golf fans, but two European Tour victories this season mean he’ll play even more in the States in 2012. Alex Miceli reports.

Lewis finds himself living an improbable dream

Less than two months ago, Tom Lewis was helping his Great Britain & Ireland teammates upset the Americans in the biennual Walker Cup matches at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club.

HSBC notes: Van Pelt finds his game in Asia

HSBC Champions notes: Bo Van Pelt is 28 under over his past five rounds, including a win at the Asia Pacific. The reason? A new putter and rekindling swing keys.

McIlroy: Parting with ISM geared toward fresh start

Rory McIlroy broke his silence Wednesday about parting ways with agent Chubby Chandler, but left unanswered the big question: Why?

Gates' Q-School odyssey takes lucrative detour

Two weeks ago, Bobby Gates narrowly missed retaining his Tour card. On Thursday, he'll take a break from Q-School to tee it up in one of the most lucrative tournaments of the year in China.

Tour's Tampa stop needs sponsor after '12

The Tampa Bay area is on the clock to find a new sponsor after Transitions Optical decided not to renew its contract for the PGA Tour event beyond 2012.

Post-breakup, McIlroy maintains focus on golf

Rory McIlroy won in Shanghai just last week and is the early favorite at the HSBC Champions, and he'll talk all day about that. Chatting about Chubby Chandler? Well, not so much.

Golfers find the comforts of home, and more, in Shanghai

As players arrive in Shanghai for the WGC-HSBC Champions, they're finding no shortage of hospitality.

Contrast in cultures collides in sprawling Shanghai

Umbrellas up: 3 tours seek sponsors

Alex Miceli says 'tis the season to be shopping for umbrella sponsors. In fact, three tours need corporate partners.

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