2 Ryder Cup 6-day International Pavilion tickets for sale

The bidding is on ebay, if you’re interested.

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The LPGA to require players to speak English in 2009 — is new rule discriminatory or just desperate?

Golfweek reports that the LPGA has just passed a new rule to require all players to speak English. Hilary Lunke, president of the Player Executive Committee, explained the rule as a way to ensure the pro-am events at each tournament continue to draw i…

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Tiger Woods walks on water video

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The Golf Blog interview - U.S. gold medalist Jeremy Wariner, Part 1

(photo NBC Olympics/USOC)Jeremy Wariner is the world’s fastest man in the 400 meter. He won Olympic gold in 2004 in that event (watch the video below), as well as in the 4×400 meter relay. Jeremy is known on the track for not only being fast, but als…

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Jack Nicklaus discusses Sergio Garcia’s “major” problem

“You know, Watson did it; Sergio has not been able to do it. He is very, very talented. When he learns to do that—if and when he learns that, and I don’t know whether he will or not–he will get to that level.” (More from Golf)Ouch. This kind of …

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Tiger Woods won’t pick up golf club until 2009 at the earliest

Tiger writes in:As far as swinging a club, that’s not going to happen until next year. I just don’t have a choice. We simply don’t know what type of swelling there would be or if there would be any residual effects the next day once you start wheeling …

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Natalie Gulbis in Japan

Natalie Gulbis has finally written on her blog with another post, this one from Japan:”This week I was invited to play in the AXA Ladies Open in Sapporo, Japan. Sapporo is a two hour flight from Tokyo. I have been to Japan over a dozen times in my prof…

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TV ratings without Tiger Woods: terrible!!!!!

PGA Commissioner Tim Finchem might as well shut down the entire 2008 season. The TV ratings for golf tournaments, post-Tiger, are in, and they are absolutely abysmal. The PGA Championship had a 3.0 rating, down 55% from last year. Also, attendance at …

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Padraig Harrington closes last 3 holes with clutch 1-putts to beat Sergio Garcia and Ben Curtis to win PGA Championship

If you missed today’s PGA Championship, you missed the most exciting finish at a major this year, even better than Tiger Woods’s win at the US Open, which had to go an 18-hole playoff. The drama in the final 3 holes was so intense, with 2-time major w…

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Watch PGA Championship on Internet

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Tiger Woods talks retirement — in the future

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Annika Sorenstam plays her last major

Annika Sorenstam, 37 year old, finished her last major by sinking a 10 foot birdie putt that had no consequence in the tournament. Sorenstam shed a few tears afterwards as the rain continued to pour down. Sorenstam finishes her career with 10 majors …

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Phil Mickelson suffers another late round meltdown; Vijay Singh survives yips to win WGC Bridgestone

The bugaboos came back for Phil Mickelson late in the final round of the Bridgestone. Phil bogeyed 3 of the last 4 holes to squander away the lead. Hiring Butch Harmon doesn’t appear to have helped the inconvenient slice in Phil’s driver that creeps …

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Shocker: Michelle Wie shoots +1 in Tahoe; may make her first PGA tour cut

Say what you will about Michelle Wie’s miscues. Yesterday, she showed why there was so much hype around her as a 13 year old. She shot 1-over par in Tahoe, which put her in 79th place in a field of 132. She could make the cut if she shoots well toda…

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Michelle Wie defends her decision to play PGA event, so does David Duval

David Duval supports Michelle Wie’s decision to play in Tahoe this week: “The novelty of it seemingly is wearing off a little bit, but you know, more power to her if she wants to try it. I don’t know if the PGA Tour is exactly the place to gain confid…

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Annika Sorenstam questions Michelle Wie’s attempt to play on PGA tour this week

AP is reporting the skepticism among LPGA players about Michelle Wie’s attempt to play the PGA tour this week at the Tahoe Open.Annika Sorenstam stated, “”I really don’t know why Michelle continues to do this. We have a major this week and, if you can’…

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The 50 Hottest Women Golfers of All Time

Thanks to a reader, here’s the list of Sports Crunch’s 50 Hottest Women Golfers of All Time. To see the Top 10 (with photos), click here. Any list that places Jan Stephenson at No.3 (All Time) is a little bit suspect. More than any women, she really …

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Greg Norman declines PGA Championship exemption, but may play Masters + British next year

Based on his 3rd place finish at the British Open, 53 year old Greg Norman received a sponsor’s invitation to play the PGA Championship in two weeks. Norman, however, decline the invite due to other engagements. He did hint that he will play the Mast…

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Men’s Vogue reveals how Phil Mickelson lost over 20 pounds

Men’s Vogue has a nice expose on Phil Mickelson’s new fitness regime. Click here for the regimen and here for the story.He does look great, but it hasn’t yet paid dividends at the majors.

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Chris Evert admits affair with Norman broke up their marriages

Not exactly surprising, but still a little shocking to hear it from Chris Evert herself.Giving new meaning to the nickname “Shark,” the ex-husband of Chris Evert, Andy Mill, said he was devastated when his best friend Greg Norman stole his wife.

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Michelle Wie DQ’d for failing to sign scorecard after being only 1 out of lead; announces she’s playing PGA tour again!

Leave it to Michelle Wie to generate some controversy while things have been relatively quiet. This past week, Michelle unfortunately failed to sign her scorecard after her 3rd round, after she was only 1 shot out of the lead at the State Farm Classic…

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Greg Norman seals his legacy: snakebitten at the majors, final round failures

After 6 holes of watching the British Open today, I couldn’t stand watching any more. Greg Norman bogeyed 4 of the first 6 holes. That was all I needed to see. It was just too painful to see Greg Norman suffer another final round defeat at a major. …

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Wind blows away entire field at British Open

What’s it like to play in 40 mile per hour winds? Well, it’s not good. Everyone’s over par, the leader KJ Choi and Greg Norman are at +4. David Duval is +13. The wind is blowing the ball on the greens. The tournament is wide open now. Anything can…

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David Duval implodes in 3rd round

It was too painful for me to watch. I turned off the TV after the first hole for David Duval. After striping his iron off the first tee, David hack sliced his approach from the fairway into an unplayable lie on the right junk. Then he bladed the bal…

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David Duval post-round interview

It’s good to see David Duval back to his old form + old body shape. I always thought that the maniacal weight-lifting, ala Tiger regimen was a bad idea for DD.

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Greg Norman gets kiss from new wife Chris Evert

Ahhh … now this explains Greg Norman’s good play.

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David Duval appearance: what if DD won The Open again?

Hey, I just spotted David Duval, hovering near +2. The guy looks like a real golfer, so maybe he’s back into his old form. If DD won this week, that might be the biggest comeback (from oblivion) ever.

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Why I love the British Open

Let’s see: the rain, the wind, the links courses, the tradition, the mystique. The whole package. But, most of all, it’s great seeing the entire field being tested to the brink. Poor Sandy Lyle was 10 over after 11 holes and then just quit. That’s…

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John Daly calls Butch Harmon a liar

So what is new? JD is No. 643 in the world and hasn’t made a cut on the PGA tour this year. When informed of the remark, Butch Harmon remarked: “I think you have to consider the source.”The source, of course, is this guy on the right:

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With Tiger Woods out, will Phil Mickelson become the de facto No.1 player?

The British Open is this week. If you’ve lost interest already, now that Tiger Woods is out, consider the possibilities. Phil sounded pretty confident yesterday discussing his preparation.What if Phil Mickelson wins his first Open this week, followed…

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Swing analysis: Charles Barkley, is this the worst swing ever?

Charles Barkley has a halfway respectable swing — on the driving range. But when he takes it to the course, he suffers what appears to be the worst case of the “hitch,” or the “yips” for swinging the club.Dear readers, is this the worst swing you’ve …

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Tony Romo in contention at Celebrity Golf challenge

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Paula Creamer shoots 60 (on par-71) at Jamie Farr

Paula Creamer set a course record 60 at Highland Meadows outside of Toledo, at the Jamie Farr (aka Klinger) Classic). In fact, Creamer didn’t know that she was that close to shooting a 59 because she thought the course was par-72. This basically confi…

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Tiger Woods explains not wanting to go to Ryder Cup

Tiger: I have been asked if I would consider being an assistant coach for the U.S. Ryder Cup Team in September. I wouldn’t do it for a couple reasons: 1) I’m not on the team. 2) The event should be about the competitors and the competition. The guys w…

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Was Nadal v. Federer at Wimbledon better than Woods v. Mediate at U.S. Open?

Already the sports reporters are suggesting that Rafael Nadal’s 5-set victory over No. 1 Roger Federer, ending his streak of 5 straight Wimbledon wins, in what was the longest finals ever at Wimbledon will go down as the BEST finals ever in the history…

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Should Tiger Woods move Roger Federer off speed dial?

If you want to be “in” with Tiger Woods, it’s no secret you have to the best at what you do. If you slip, well, there’s no guarantee you will remain on Tiger’s speed dial on his cellphone. First, there was David Duval — the two used to ride together…

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23 year old Anthony Kim wins Tiger’s tournament — is he the next Tiger Woods?

AK, Anthony Kim, won his 2nd tourney of the year, this time at Tiger’s tournament at Congressional. (More)While watching the epic Wimbledon final between Roger Federer + Rafael Nadal, I can’t help but think of what the golf world would be like if the …

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Tiger Woods still not weight bearing yet

I’m wearing a full leg brace and will be on crutches for a few weeks. To be honest, I’m not sure when my rehabilitation will start. I can’t put weight on my leg yet. These are the longest days - it feels like a 38-hour day.That’s it for now. Time to ic…

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Should Tiger Woods quit the PGA + start his own tour?

Eric Adelson of ESPN asks a very provocative question: maybe it would be in Tiger Woods’s interest to quit the PGA entirely and just his own world tour?Tim Finchem must be getting even more nervous as we speak. Basically, if Tiger quits the PGA, he d…

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Is Tiger Woods at risk for arthritis in the knee and long-term residual effects?

Yes, according to this orthopaedic doctor from UCLA.If the video is not working, click here to go to the vid on YouTube.

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Contest: spend a day with Natalie Gulbis

More details hereIf this means a date with Nat, I would definitely enter!

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Recap of last week: Park + Perry win

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Does Tiger Woods care about the Ryder Cup?

Apparently, not. Here’s what he said today:Question: If Zinger asked you to come in and just be around the team that week, and even perhaps as an assistant captain, would you consider it?Tiger Woods: Well, I’m not part of the team unfortunately. I …

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19 year old Inbee Park becomes youngest US Women’s Open winner

It was a crazy Sunday afternoon at the U.S. Women’s Open. Annika Sorenstam holed out for eagle on the final hole — the last time she will ever play this major — that sent the gallery into a tremendous roar that only Tiger Woods could match. Too bad…

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Tiger Woods has knee surgery; Doc says “very unlikely” to suffer any long term effects

Dr. Thomas Rosenberg and Dr. Vernon J. Cooley performed knee surgery today on Tiger Woods in Park City. Rosenberg said, “There were no surprises during the procedure, and as we have said, with the proper rehabilitation and training, it is highly unlik…

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Tiger Woods admits he’s a stubborn ass, day after announcing season ending surgery

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Was Tiger Woods’s decision to play in the U.S. Open “idiotic”?

Gwen Knapp is the first journalist to break ranks from the Tiger-fawning press corps and to criticize Tiger Woods for playing in the U.S. Open and jeopardizing his long term prospects. Knapp minces no words. She calls Tiger Woods an “idiot.”Jerry Ric…

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Will Tiger Woods’s ACL and knee surgeries affect his run for 18 or 19 majors?

Tiger Woods got his 14th major this year, well ahead of the pace that Jack Nicklaus had in reaching 18 majors. But time will only tell whether Tiger Woods’s gamble will slow down, if not jeopardize, Tiger’s quest for setting the record for the most ma…

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Tiger Woods out for rest of 2008 due to ACL in left knee and stress fractures in leg aggravated by US Open

The Golf Blog reported about this story on Tuesday, but then it was only a rumor. Now it’s official.Tiger Woods announced on his website that he will undergo reconstructive surgery on his ACL in his left knee — the same knee he’s already had three su…

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