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.
Rookie Loar's journey finally comes full circle
Ed Loar's golf journey has taken him all around the world. Jim McCabe has the amazing story of the PGA Tour rookie and recent Nationwide Tour winner.
Notes: Tour players prep for annual Pro-Member
Sure the final round of the Honda Classic will be an exciting round of golf, but it's what pros like Rickie Fowler will do the next day that's truly one of a kind. Jim McCabe
Notes: McDowell, Overton make big moves
Honda notebook: Graeme McDowell fires a 6-under 64 to climb into contention, while Jeff Overton also makes a surge up the leaderboard on Friday in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Notes: Pride's journey to Honda Classic
After earning an exemption into the Honda Classic, Dicky Pride blazes into the tournament, trailing the leader by just two strokes after the first round. Jim McCabe
McCabe: Wilson embraces under-the-radar status
Mark Wilson can walk in to restaurants throughout the country without stopping to sign autographs or talk about PGA Tour life. And that's just fine with him. Jim McCabe
Waugh to step down as CEO of Deutsche Bank
Despite stepping down as CEO of Deutsche Bank Americas, Seth Waugh will remain actively involved in this year's Deutsche Bank Championship.
McCabe: Rory vs. Westwood just what we needed
Finally! After a somewhat bland week in the Arizona desert, the matchup of Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood is just what the WGC-Match Play was missing. Jim McCabe
Notes: Underdog Wilson into Match Play semis
Three years ago, Mark Wilson was spending this week in February in Mexico, where he had a victory that changed the course of his career. Jim McCabe
Notes: Short-hitter or not, Wilson wins again
Nearly every electronic scoreboard flashed numbers and bits of information that told fans a story that might have been deemed cute or insightful. To Mark Wilson, though, it’s an old story and one that he pays very little attention to.
Predictions and tee times: Match Play quarters
Jim McCabe offers his predictions for the quarterfinals of the WGC-Match Play Championship
Westwood shines on otherwise flat Friday
While the rest of the day's action was nothing to write home about, Lee Westwood was flawless Friday in dismantling Nick Watney at the WGC-Match Play. Jim McCabe
Match Play: Predictions and tee times for Sweet 16
Match Play predictions: Our Jim McCabe has been on the scene all week and has his picks for who will be advancing to the Elite 8 on Saturday in Arizona.
Notes: Jimenez, 48, bounces another young star
Match Play notebook: The oldest player in the field, Miguel Angel Jimenez, proved that he can hang with the younger stars by eliminating PGA Championship winner Keegan Bradley on Thursday.
Match Play: Scottish duo outlast young stars
A potential match between two of golf's youngest and brightest stars, Ryo Ishikawa and Matteo Manassero, didn't come to fruition, instead will see a match between Paul Lawrie and Martin Laird.
Notes: These guys didn't deserve a ticket home
Match Play: Let Jim McCabe catch you up on the first round of Match Play with an analysis of who didn't deserve to go home right away - and who should probably not be (but still is) in the competition.
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