McCabe: With Watson, PGA takes a gamble
Our Jim McCabe is conflicted, first wanting to applaud the PGA of America for making a bold decision, but also throwing some water on that fire, as the choice itself wasn't necessarily the right one.
My Year in Golf: Jim McCabe
Did two PGA of America staffers save the Ryder Cup for Europe? Just how did caddie Kip Henley deal with a gator on the course? Our Jim McCabe offers these snapshots from his past year on the road . . .
Year-in-review: Top 10 moments from PGA Tour
The 2012 PGA Tour season provided dozens of unforgettable highlights. Without time or space to detail all of them, here is one man’s choice of the top 10 . . .
Notes: Veterans Watson, O'Meara weigh in on anchoring
Feelings remain strong on both sides of the anchoring debate. Mark O'Meara and Tom Watson weigh in.
Globetrotters McDowell, Poulter have eyes on long break
Graeme McDowell fired a solid 3-under 69 on Thursday, but he says about 10 percent of his golf vigor is gone right now. He's a bit spent after a hectic 12-week stint during which he played in Dubai, China and the U.S. A 10-week break should fix that.
Kuchar relieved his putting stroke is not banned
Matt Kuchar didn't know if his unique stroke would be banned or not, but was all smiles on Wednesday after the R&A and USGA said his putting technique is fine moving forward.
Tour players will play by rules, albeit grudgingly
Initial reaction to the anchoring ban among prominent Tour winners who use long putters: We'll play by the rules, albeit grudgingly.
Woods weighs in on anchoring, victories and 2013
As victories go, Tiger Woods was more than happy to talk about the one that served as a bridge from a forgettable part of his career to something he’s more accustomed to.
If players fight anchoring ban, chaos could rule
PGA Tour players voice their concern and frustration about the proposed ban on anchoring.
Pepper cites 'perfect timing' for shift in career
Three days ago, Dottie Pepper officially was announced as an independent director with the PGA of America. She is convinced the timing is right to walk away from her job with NBC’s golf-coverage team.
Notes: PGA Tour need not worry about player exodus
It was only a handful of years ago that the world thought that the PGA Tour was in trouble and Europe would be the solution for the world's best golfers. Those predictions have proved fruitless.
Tour's Disney stop in need of sponsor
Jim McCabe says the PGA Tour's stop at Walt Disney World, which has been on the schedule since 1971, is in dire need of a sponsor.
LPGA legend Bradley, 61, takes on pilgrimage to Pyrenees
Emotions tugged her one way, but Pat Bradley followed her heart elsewhere. To be at the Ryder Cup in spirit for nephew Keegan was possible; to not be spiritual to herself was impossible, so for the first time in her life she made golf secondary and just walked away.
Notes: Disney tournament searching for a sponsor
Notebook: With the fall events taking on new importance for the 2013-14 season, the tournament at Disney is noticeably absent from the current schedule.
PGA Tour schedule for 2013 reflects year of change
At first glance, the PGA Tour's 2013 schedule might appear to be thinner. Look again, because it's a year of change.
Amid Bermuda scenery, Paddy wins Grand Slam
Amid the beautiful scenery of Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda, Padraig Harrington took home his first PGA Grand Slam title in three tries.
Watson wows in Bermuda with 'Bubba Golf'
Even when it is at its fascinating best, such as Tuesday’s first round of the 30th PGA Grand Slam of Golf, “Bubba Golf,” while thoroughly entertaining, is not as difficult to explain as regular golf.
Notes: Harrington gets a third chance at Grand Slam
Tthe Grand Slam of Golf isn’t like most tournaments, so when Ernie Els withdrew with an ankle injury, it started a whirlwind.
Race for the top 125 on Tour's money list heats up
From Davis Love III looking at his 27th consecutive top 125 to the likes of Arjun Atwal and Gary Woodland fighting to get inside that magic number, the PGA Tour's money list has plenty of storylines.
5 Things: Rose comes of age at Ryder Cup
Though Ian Poulter was the star of the European show, Justin Rose, who played in every Ryder Cup session, pulled off a singles win that catapulted his squad to an improbable victory.
Notes: McIlroy narrowly avoided forfeit at Medinah
According to Kerry Haigh, managing director of championships for the PGA of America, if Rory McIlroy was more than five minutes late to his Sunday singles match, he would have lost his match to Keegan Bradley.
Ryder Cup resume continues to build for Poulter
Ian Poulter is the emotional leader for the European squad, and his fiery play Saturday morning helped Europe salvage a point in the morning foursomes. Poulter is now 10-3 all-time in the Ryder Cup.
Tiger joins Lefty as leader in all-time U.S. losses
Notebook: Despite brilliant play down the stretch, Tiger Woods moves to 0-3 on the week and has 17 losses for his career, tied for the American worst with Phil Mickelson.
Notes: Mickelson wins twice for the first time
Notebook: Despite playing in every Ryder Cup since 1995, Phil Mickelson pulled off a personal first on Friday - he won twice in the same day with partner Keegan Bradley.
Rookie nerves? Bradley shines in Ryder Cup debut
Partnered with friend and mentor Phil Mickelson, Keegan Bradley makes a huge first impression by leading the U.S. duo to a huge 4-and-3 victory.
Notes: Opening with foursomes a positive for U.S.
Notes: The U.S. has had some luck opening with foursomes in recent Ryder Cup history and Davis Love is sticking with the tradition.
Ryder Cup success hinges on a 'captain' in each group
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. A dream pairing, right? Well, they lost their two matches as a Ryder Cup duo. And our Jim McCabe says that it was because both tried to be the alpha male. Europe doesn't have that problem. Each pair knows who is in charge.
'Overachiever' Poulter has trust of Euro teammates
Padraig Harrington says that Ian Poulter is "one of the guys who wants the ball when the clock's running down" at the Ryder Cup. His impressive resume at the biennial event backs up that lofty praise.
Notebook: Lawrie returns to Ryder Cup action
Notebook: Paul Lawrie last saw Ryder Cup action in 1999, but the rejuvenated Scotsman has used a stellar 2012 to add some experience to the European squad.
Notes: Plenty of eyes will be on Medinah this week
Notebook: While plenty of PGA Tour players have returned home after the playoffs, the likes of Adam Scott and Rickie Fowler will still keep their eyes peeled on the happenings at Medinah.
Garcia returns to where it all started: Medinah
Enigmatic Sergio Garcia returns to a happy place: Medinah, where his roller coaster began.
With one bad hole, Furyk goes from chased to chasing
Jim Furyk was in or tied for the lead for the majority of Saturday's third round at East Lake, but then a double-crossed tee shot at No. 17 led to triple bogey. One bad swing left him three shots back with 18 holes to go.
Notes: Tiger's trouble off the tee leads to 73
Notebook: Tiger Woods fires a 73 after struggling off the tee, while Bo Van Pelt quietly continues to hang around the top of the leaderboard.
Johnson has to call on long-time friend to caddie
Dustin Johnson had to make a call to the caddie bullpen on Friday, as his normal looper Bobby Brown exited with a back injury, and longtime friend Cameron Hooper climbed over the ropes to take over the duties.
Last player into the field, Piercy starts strong with 67
After an opening 67, Scott Piercy still knows that the FedEx Cup title is not likely in his future, but the last player to make the field at the Tour Championship is still making the most of getting to East Lake.
Notes: Little time left for Tour players to find top 50
On the eve of the Tour Championship, the most intriguing storylines are about those players closest to the No. 50 spot in the Official World Golf Ranking.
Notes: Garrigus one of Tour's best stories
Notebook: Robert Garrigus was once known for his off-the-course dealings, but is now letting his play among the best in the game do all the talking.
Moore, Piercy punch tickets to Tour Championship
Scott Piercy and Ryan Moore took a late-night flight back home to Las Vegas on Sunday, both marveling at overcoming the odds to advance to the Tour Championship.
Struggling Hunter Mahan simply 'out of gas'
Passed over for the U.S. Ryder Cup team and struggling on the course, Hunter Mahan will take a week off after an 80-77 weekend at Crooked Stick. It's exactly what he needs.
Tiger, Singh, Lefty turn back clock at BMW
Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh and Tiger Woods have combined to make $233,915,594 in their career. All three will look to add $1.4 million on Sunday at the BMW.
Notes: Oosthuizen quietly having standout season
Notebook: Louis Oosthuizen, fresh off a second runner-up finish this season, has shot par or better in 21 of his last 24 rounds.
Love couldn't lose with Johnson or Mahan
Davis Love III's wild-card decision came down to two players: Dustin Johnson and Hunter Mahan. And Love couldn't make a bad choice, says our Jim McCabe.
Bradley (63) takes advantage of his second chance
Caddie Steve "Pepsi" Hale and his boss Keegan Bradley didn't think they'd be seeing anymore of TPC Boston this week. After the cutline dropped back, Bradley took advantage with an 8-under 63.
TPC Boston shows off differing views
Local favorite Keegan Bradley couldn't believe he struggled to a 2-over finish, while Rory McIlroy glided around the course to the tune of 12 under.
Woods' 64 shows what he can still do
Tiger Woods once was unbeatable. But in recent years, he has become mortal but still shows flashes of brilliance that separate him from everyone. Friday was one of those days.
Harrington 'can't argue' with Ryder Cup picks
Notebook: Padraig Harrington wanted to make the Ryder Cup, but handled his fate with class, even talking up the struggling Martin Kaymer.
Bradley will play in Grand Slam of Golf
Keegan Bradley accepts invitation to play in PGA of America's Grand Slam of Golf after Rory McIlroy withdrew because of a schedule conflict.
Watney leans on caddie to win Barclays
Nick Watney turned a two-shot deficit against Sergio Garcia into a three-shot lead in four holes and captured the opening playoff event for the FedEx Cup.
Notes: Oddsmakers like Poulter for Ryder Cup
Notebook: Ian Poulter a firm favorite to be named to the European Ryder Cup squad on Monday, while longshot Padraig Harrington will still tune in to announcement.
Notes: Bethpage greens 'pretty extreme'
There are firm and fast greens, and then there were the ones Saturday at Bethpage Black – greens that gave everyone, even leader Sergio Garcia, fits.
