Mark McLaughlin
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Graeme McDowell Surging at Right TimeIrishman Graeme McDowell won the Volvo World Match Play Championship Sunday for his second victory in a month. With his strong driving game and mental strength, G-Mac will carry plenty of confidence into the U.S. Open and the rest of 2013.
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Would Sergio Have Made Tiger Drop Again?The Tiger Woods-Sergio Garcia war of words was an intriguing sidebar to their performance at the Players Championship. Woods ultimately won after a taking a controversial penalty that Garcia may have questioned had the rivals been paired together.
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Here Comes Webb SimpsonWebb Simpson could snap his streak of poor showings at the Players Championship after an opening round 67 that left him tied for fourth with Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker.
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Hall of Famer Ken Venturi Transformed Televised GolfTV golf coverage has expanded by leaps and bounds since Ken Venturi first took the microphone as an analyst for CBS in 1967. His World Hall of Fame introduction by Jim Nantz inspired a look back on the evolution of golf broadcasts.
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What Will Phil Mickelson Do Next?The game’s greatest lefthander has never been known for his consistency as demonstrated at last week's Wells Fargo Championship but a hot putter could make him a factor at the Players Championship.
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Rory McIlroy Tops List of Best Golfers Under 25Pro golf is enjoying a youth movement, led by Rory McIlroy. But there is plenty of depth beyond McIlroy, with Rickie Fowler, Matteo Manasserro leading my ranking of best golfers under the age of 25.
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Sergio Garcia Tops List of Best Golfers Without a MajorAdam Scott's Masters win rejiggers the list of best golfers never to win a major. Sergio Garcia moves into the pole position, followed closely by Lee Westwood, with Dustin Johnson, Steve Stricker and Luke Donald also vying to erase grand slam goose eggs.
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Tracking Moving Day at the MastersMatt Kuchar and Tim Clark led a contingent of players who made waves in Saturday's third round of the Masters at Augusta National. Even Tiger Woods was able to shrug off controversy to position himself for a title run.
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Fred Couples, Angel Cabrera Flex Masters ExperienceVeterans Fred Couples and Angel Cabrera stole the spotlight from the young stars in their threesomes in the second round of the Masters, outplaying Dustin Johnson and Sergio Garcia and contending for the lead.
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Phil Mickelson Rebounds From Rocky Start to Salvage First RoundPhil Mickelson got off to a predictable slow start Thursday at the Masters but rallied with four birdies in five holes on the back nine to stay in contention for a fourth green jacket.
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The Masters' Featured PairingsTee times have been announced for first two rounds of the Masters, which kicks off Thursday, April 11 at Augusta National. Tiger Woods is playing with Luke Donald and Scott Piercy, while Rory McIlroy is paired with Keegan Bradley and Freddy Jacobson.
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Tiger Woods vs. Jack Nicklaus: 'The Golden Bear' Still the BestA hot start to 2013 gives Tiger Woods momentum, but he’s need to convert at the Masters and several more majors to unseat Jack Nicklaus as the greatest golfer to ever play the game.
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Why Tiger Woods Will Win the MastersThe four-time champion has come close at Augusta National since returning from scandal and with the momentum of three wins in 2013, this will be the year he dons a fifth green jacket.Also published on:
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Rickie Fowler Failing to Live Up to PotentialRickie Fowler has spawned a legion of followers that line tournament galleries clad in his signature bright colors and wide brimmed caps. While Fowler's play inside the ropes has been less than inspiring, his golf game is showing signs of progress.
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Boo Weekley is PGA Tour’s Best Reality ShowBoo Weekley disappeared from the PGA Tour for several years due to injuries and poor play. But Milton, Florida’s favorite son is healthy again and back mixing laser iron shots with equally sharp one-liners.
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Three Burning Questions for Bay HillThe Arnold Palmer Invitational will be our last chance to see Tiger Woods, Brandt Snedeker and other elite players before the Masters. Here's what to watch at this week's PGA Tour stop in Orlando.
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Boo Weekley is PGA Tour’s Best Reality ShowBoo Weekley disappeared from the PGA Tour for several years due to injuries and poor play. But Milton, Florida’s favorite son is healthy again and back mixing laser iron shots with equally sharp one-liners.
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Lee Westwood Ready to Shed Major-less LabelLee Westwood rebounded from a mid-career slump to become world No. 1 last year. Now the Englishman has his sights set on shedding the “best player to have never won a major” label and he’s made significant changes to his short game and geography to do so.
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Honda Classic Becomes a Top Draw for PGA ProsThe Honda Classic has found a permanent address in Palm Beach County, home to some of the PGA Tour's best players and golf courses.
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Match Play Only Works for Ryder CupMano-a-mano competition put golf on the map but the match play format no longer generates the same buzz as when Francis Ouimet took down Ted Ray and Harry Vardon.
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Quality Rises to Top at Northern Trust OpenIt’s not called Hogan’s Alley for nothing. Riviera Country Club attracts a major championship field to Los Angeles every year, exacting a test of golf that appeals to Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els, and the game’s best players.
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Matt Kuchar Thrives Under PGA Tour RadarMatt Kuchar is in a familiar spot atop the leaderboard at the Northern Trust Open. But is the genial Floridian's low-key personality helping or hurting his rise to the top of the PGA Tour?Also published on: