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Never a bystander, Porter-King a hero in golf, life
Mary Bea Porter-King's transformation of junior golf in Hawaii is only one aspect of her lasting legacy.
Pepper helps promote "Bogey Tees Off" book
Dottie Pepper is helping promote "Bogey Tees Off," a new book that celebrates the less of "being truthful."
McCabe: McGirt can't get enough of the Tour life
Jim McCabe: William McGirt might not be a household name, or even a guy who has brought home a PGA Tour title as of yet. But he loves his life on Tour and isn't taking any of it for granted.
Love hoping for normalcy as Ryder Cup captain
Being a Ryder Cup captain comes with enough stress. The last thing U.S. captain Davis Love III needs is players treating him differently during the 2012 season.
Cink looking to get back on track in 2012
Ask him where he sits in the world rankings and Stewart Cink will shrug. “I stopped looking when my world ranking had three digits in it,” he said.
McCabe: Fujikawa still has plenty of charm
Remember Tadd Fujikawa? The affable Hawaiian received a last-minute sponsor exemption into the Sony Open.
Notes: Carter, Fujikawa relish chance to compete
Sony Open notebook: Jim Carter and Tadd Fujikawa took different routes to get into the field in Honolulu, but both appreciate the chance to do one thing: compete.
Notes: LSU alum Toms ready for Monday’s game
There are still 36 holes to play at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions, but you’ll excuse David Toms if he’s looking past the golf here at Kapalua in order to focus on Monday night’s BCS Championship game in New Orleans, where his beloved LSU Tigers will play Alabama.
Sabbatini assessed penalty for showing up late
Jim McCabe: Always a topic of discussion, Rory Sabbatini showed up late to his second-round tee time Saturday at Kapalua, resulting in a two-stroke penalty.
McCabe: Plantation a course unlike any other
Those are just three of the adjectives used by players to describe the Plantation Course at Kapalua, site of the PGA Tour’s season-opener. Jim McCabe explains why.
Pro-am pair: Fresno St. player helped by Watney
So, you’re thinking these PGA Tour guys don’t pay attention to their pro-am partners or take the days seriously?
Many stars missing on eve of PGA Tour season
Although it's played on the PGA Tour's most breathtaking stage, the Tournament of Champions often spurs discussion not on who’s playing, but on who isn’t. Jim McCabe
2012 in preview: PGA Tour storylines
A resurgent Tiger Woods is only one of the many compelling storylines heading into the 2012 PGA Tour season. Jim McCabe looks ahead.
An act of contrition for a troubled golfer
One man’s dying wish? To tell a top-tier rules official that years ago, he had cheated in a USGA qualifier.
McCabe: Added satisfaction for PoY Donald
A remarkable year was made even more special for Luke Donald when his peers voted him Player of the Year.
McCabe: Mulligans for those in need in 2011
Our Jim McCabe certainly is in the holiday spirit. He’s offering gifts – sorry, mulligans – to the players whose 2011 season might have been different if not for one errant swing.
Mahan undergoes role reversal at Prez Cup
What a difference a year makes. After being the goat of last year's Ryder Cup, Hunter Mahan was a star this week at Royal Melbourne.
Goosen 'very excited' to be off the injured list
As affirmations go, this one was totally necessary. After all, Retief Goosen saying, “I’m very excited,” left you with a sense of relief.
Notes: Clark relishes spot as Prez Cup assistant
Tim Clark would rather be playing in the Presidents Cup, but he's OK with his assistant captaincy.
Prez Cup may lack history but still worthwhile
The Presidents Cup may not have quite the history of the Ryder Cup, but Jim McCabe says these matches have their own flavor.
Prez Cup: Day returns as Australia's prodigal son
Jason Day returns home to Aussie soil this week a completely different player.
Notes: Scott welcomes match with Tiger
Should the opportunity arise, Adam Scott says he is ready for a Presidents Cup match with Tiger Woods.
Armour, 52, to give Q-School another shot
Even as young stars at all corners of the globe have emerged on the pro golf landscape this year, it’s not easy for the veterans simply to walk away without answering the challenge.
McCabe: Observations from 2011 money list
With its 2011 schedule having stretched into an 11th month – or, approximately five times longer than the Kim Kardashian-Kris Humphries marriage lasted – the PGA Tour will prepare for a brief hiatus, but not until after it competes one more time, in Shanghai, of all places.
