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McCabe: Harbour Town a unique challenge

How best to describe the splendor of Harbour Town Golf Links? Even the players who play poorly still love the experience. Jim McCabe explains why.

McCabe: Beware of Augusta's 18th

Jason Dufner bogeyed the final hole Friday at Augusta National, but the carnage there was worse for others. An appropriately demanding finishing hole, 18 has ruined many a Masters scorecard.

McCabe: Masters mystique is alive and well

Jim McCabe: With no cell phones or distractions, Augusta National presents what many other corners of the golf world can't offer: a chance to simply enjoy the game itself.

McCabe: Remembering Furman Bisher

Let’s raise a toast to a writer who was equal parts feisty, ornery, crusty, funny, passionate and loyal.

An Irish flavor in McIlroy-McDowell group

Despite the pleasant weather and the lack of hills, there was a certain flair of Northern Ireland in the Rory McIlroy-Graeme McDowell pairing Saturday at Doral. Jim McCabe

Five Things: Watson making best of it at Doral

Bubba Watson has said the TPC Blue Monster at Doral doesn't really suit him. You wouldn't have guessed it Friday, as he shot 62 to take the lead at the WGC-Cadillac Championship. Five Things

Players' work cut out for them at windy Doral

One player hit the par-5 first in two shots with an 8-iron Thursday. To reach the par-4 18th in two, he needed a hybrid. The wind giveth and taketh away at Doral. Jim McCabe

In choosing Hanse, IOC makes 'wise' decision

says design trumped politics in the selection of Gil Hanse as Olympic architect.

Flanagan's not Rickie or Rory, but he was

Jim McCabe: Nick Flanagan won the BMW Charity Pro-Am on Sunday, completing a long journey back to relevance after the former can't-miss disappeared into golf oblivion.

Notes: A special Mother's Day for Kuchar's mom

Matt Kuchar's victory at TPC Sawgrass on Sunday was the first "big win" his mother has been there to witness. Jim McCabe

Notes: Garcia's round a tale of two nines

Sergio Garcia put together very different nines Saturday at TPC Sawgrass. Still, he had leapfrogged 42 players on the leaderboard by day's end.

The Friday grind: Stories from The Players cutline

Save for the World Golf Championships, which have soiled the landscape with their “no cut” agendas, there remains a constant storyline with PGA Tour tournaments that never loses its flavor. The Friday grind to earn a weekend tee time.

Bradley, Simpson face turbulent rounds

While Matt Kuchar's solid play put him in a share of the lead at The Players, playing competitors Keegan Bradley and Webb Simpson were swirling storms around Kuchar’s serenity. Jim McCabe

Quiet Curtis evades media attention

At 5 under, Ben Curtis may be in contention at The Players, but he fails to garner the media attention of "personalities" like Rory McIlroy. Jim McCabe

A rested, prepared Scott shoots 68 at Players

Adam Scott, proving that his sparse tournament schedule is working for him, shot what appeared to be an effortless 4-under 68 to get into a share of sixth in the opening round of The Players Championship.

Alternate Harman squeezes into Players field

Despite originally being left out of the Players Championship after D.A. Points withdrew due to back spasms, first alternate Brian Harman was let into the field and shot a 1-over 73 Thursday.

Notes: Roomies Simpson, Watney rule Quail Hollow

Nick Watney (pictured) and Webb Simpson, who are rooming together this week, will have plenty to talk about Friday night. The two are a combined 23 under after two rounds at the Wells Fargo.

A victory on Tour is next order of business for Fowler

Rickie Fowler already has poured a remarkable foundation in a short period of time. A PGA Tour victory is the next order of business for the young, entertaining player from California. Jim McCabe

McCabe: Els finally reunited with longtime caddie

Ernie Els was at his best in New Orleans, thanks to an old standby in caddie Ricci Roberts.

McCabe: Dufner's perseverance pays off

Jason Dufner knocked on the door at the PGA Championship. Then twice in Florida. Then at the Masters. Jim McCabe says Dufner knew all along he'd have his moment.

Heritage notes: Gay's caddie takes on gator

RBC Heritage notebook: Brian Gay's caddie takes on a 6-foot gator that wouldn't go away while John Daly takes on Harbour Town with surprising success.

McCabe: Harbour Town a unique challenge

How best to describe the splendor of Harbour Town Golf Links? Even the players who play poorly still love the experience. Jim McCabe explains why.

Houston Open won't precede Masters in 2013

The Shell Houston Open won’t have its coveted spot on the PGA Tour calendar as the lead-in to the Masters, something that’s been in place since 2007.

Behind the numbers: Round 2 at Augusta

By the numbers: The 18th hole might be tough, but Matt Kuchar and Phil Mickelson seem to have figured it out over the first two days.

McCabe: Beware of Augusta's 18th

Jason Dufner bogeyed the final hole Friday at Augusta National, but the carnage there was worse for others. An appropriately demanding finishing hole, 18 has ruined many a Masters scorecard.

Behind the first-round numbers at the Masters

Now for a little of this and a dash of that regarding numbers from the opening round of the Masters on Thursday.

Dufner quickly becoming a sure bet on Tour

Jim McCabe: Jason Dufner put in plenty of work ahead of the Masters, and it paid off in a major way with a 3-under 69 that left him two shots off the lead.

Clark shakes off the rust with 73 at Augusta

Augusta National is hardly the place to bring a rusty game, but on a wet Masters Thursday, Tim Clark was happy to be in the field. Jim McCabe explains why an opening 73 made Clark smile.

Leukemia-stricken legend caddies for O'Meara

Paul Henderson needs no introduction in hockey circles, as he led Team Canada to glory in 1972. On Wednesday, the leukemia-stricken star got another thrill: Being Mark O'Meara's caddie at the Par 3 Contest.

McCabe: Masters mystique is alive and well

Jim McCabe: With no cell phones or distractions, Augusta National presents what many other corners of the golf world can't offer: a chance to simply enjoy the game itself.

McCabe: No one way to prepare for the Masters

Adam Scott and Nick Watney try to treat Masters week like any other. Scott Stallings can't practice enough. Tiger and Phil have their own traditions. Does anyone have the secret? Nope.

Serenity reigns on Sunday before the Masters

The Sunday before the start of Masters week remains a study in serenity like no other golf day of the year. Not only are players taking in practice rounds, but also the merchandise.

McCabe: Patience paid off for Schwartzel

Young South African Charl Schwartzel, quietly confident from a steady climb up golf’s ladder, felt it in his gut: His Augusta moment was there to seize.

2012 Masters: 10 to watch not named Tiger or Rory

So, if you’re not named Tiger, Phil, or Rory you can’t expect to possibly be wearing a green jacket come April 8? Nonsense. Here are 10 guys to watch this year.

Scott taking less-is-more approach to Masters

PGA Tour notes: Adam Scott has played all of eight competitive rounds in 2012. Yes, you read that right. Can he possibly be ready for the Masters next week?

McCabe: Remembering Furman Bisher

Let’s raise a toast to a writer who was equal parts feisty, ornery, crusty, funny, passionate and loyal.

Injury aside, Tiger is a favorite at the Masters

His Achilles injury aside, Tiger Woods emerges as a favorite to add to his collection of green jackets in a few weeks at Augusta National. Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler, however, won't be standing idly by.

An Irish flavor in McIlroy-McDowell group

Despite the pleasant weather and the lack of hills, there was a certain flair of Northern Ireland in the Rory McIlroy-Graeme McDowell pairing Saturday at Doral. Jim McCabe

Five Things: Watson making best of it at Doral

Bubba Watson has said the TPC Blue Monster at Doral doesn't really suit him. You wouldn't have guessed it Friday, as he shot 62 to take the lead at the WGC-Cadillac Championship. Five Things

Players' work cut out for them at windy Doral

One player hit the par-5 first in two shots with an 8-iron Thursday. To reach the par-4 18th in two, he needed a hybrid. The wind giveth and taketh away at Doral. Jim McCabe

Hanse's task at Doral: Preserve yet modernize

Donald Trump will signal a start to the WGC-Cadillac Championship with a press conference to discuss his purchase of the host venue this week, Doral Golf Resort & Spa. Gil Hanse, chosen course designer of the 2016 Rio Olympics course, will revamp the Blue Monster course at Doral.

In choosing Hanse, IOC makes 'wise' decision

says design trumped politics in the selection of Gil Hanse as Olympic architect.

Notes: Oosthuizen to play Doral, but not pain-free

Two days after withdrawing from the final round of the Honda Classic, Louis Oosthuizen was back at work at Doral’s TPC Blue Monster, determined to give it a go at the WGC-Cadillac Championship.

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