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Golf News and Notes: August 31, 2011
A couple of players to keep your eyes on as we proceed deeper into the FedEx Cup playoffs are, Steve Strickers, Keegan Bradley and Matt Kuchar.
Vijay Singh Looks To End His Winless Streak
With The Barclays shortened to 54 holes and Vijay Singh tied for second, one shot behind the leader. Singh is looking to end this winless streak with a strong final round.
Harrison Frazar Has A Share Of The Lead At The Barclays
If Harrison Frazar continues to play the way he did on Thursday, then he might just be around til the Tour Championship.
Mickelson Has Something To Play For In The Playoffs
As Mickelson prepares for the FedEx Cup Playoffs, he wants to put him self in position to add to his $5 million in earnings this year.
REARDON: Time To Shake Up PGA Tour Calendar
The idea is to take the concept of the July Opens in Britain and build a March-to-August schedule of monthly major triple headers.
Let’s Fix The FedEx Cup Playoffs
If the PGA Tour really wants its post-season to really stand out, then it must return to the drawing board and create a format that captures fans’ attention and interest.
Former U.S. Amateur Winner Jeff Quinney Is All In
Jeff Quinney is playing for his tour card and needs a good result at the Wyndham Championship.
Harrington Needs A Good Finish At The Wyndham Championship
Padraig Harrington listened to his wife and decided to make a run at the $10 million FedEx Cup title, but first he needs a good result at the Wyndham in order to play for the FedEx Cup title.
REARDON: Is The PGA Championship Just ‘Normal?’
In this week’s Golf World magazine, former U.S. Open Champion Geoff Ogilvy goes all Standard & Poors on the PGA Championship, downgrading its major status from AAA to A+.
Bernstein: I Want Tiger Woods Back
I was wrong. I told myself that I was enough of a fan of PGA golf that the absence of one of the best athletes of my lifetime would not affect my enjoyment of the sport.
Rory McIlroy Is Excited To Be Back In The U.S.
Rory McIlroy has struggled on the European Tour since winning the U.S. Open, but he is now returning to the United States and looks to make a run at the Bridgestone Invitational and PGA Championship.
Anthony Kim Bounces Back At The Greenbrier Classic
After being disqualified at the RBC Canadian Open, and recovering from injury, Anthony Kim is finally starting to play the way he knew he always could.
A Win Would Accomplish Some Goals For Webb Simson
If Webb Simspon wins The Greenbrier Classic, it would check off a lot goals on his professional golfer list.
Stuart Appleby Looks To Regain Confidence At The Greenbrier Classic
Stuart Appleby returns to the site of his last win on the PGA Tour in hopes of resurrecting a dismal 2011 season.
Russ Cochran Wins The Senior Open Championship
Russ Cochran played like Tom Watson to win The Senior Open Championship on Sunday at Walton Health.
Bubba Watson Battling For Second Place At The Nordea Masters
Bubba Watson has to overcome an 11-shot deficit for a chance to win the Nordea Masters in Sweden.
Tom Watson’s Putter Puts Him Back In Running At Senior Open Championship
Tom Watson rebounded from a 3-over 75 in the first round with a 4-under 68, to put himself in contention at The Senior Open Championship at Walton Heath, south of London.
Ernie Els Looks To Improve His Putting At The RBC Canadian Open
Ernie Els has struggled lately and attributes those struggles to his putting game. For the RBC Canadian Open, Els is going with the long putter.
The Revival Of Phil Mickelson Is In Full Bloom
Although Phil Mickelson did not win The Open Championship, his game has finally come back and is now in a position to win some tournaments or even a major or two.
What Rickie Fowler Will We See In The Final Round
Rickie Fowler is 3 shots back from the leader at The Open Championship, but what type of player will we see in the final round?
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