Season Begins Off-Kilter
Thanks to John Daly's doings and some notable players skipping the Mercedes, 2009 starts askew.
The Daly Domino Effect
John Daly's suspension affects more than just him. It affects tournament sponsors as well.
Golfers warned they could go deaf from 'sonic boom' from modern clubs.
Top 5 Questions for 2009
The GolfChannel.com team answers the Top 5 questions heading into the 2009 golf season.
The Economic Swing
Studying some of the most common swing faults, we have discovered their causes and we offer a few tips on how to fix them. This week we look at hip motion.
European Tour starts 2009 in South Africa
The 2009 golf season started two months ago when the European Tour kicked off its new campaign in China at the HSBC Champions Tournament.
Shag Bag blog: Golf is baaack
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PGA Tour in Maui for 2009 lid-lifter
The PGA Tour season begins, as it always does, with a tournament for the previous year's winners.
Top 10 Stories of the Year
The GolfChannel.com team is counting down the Top 10 Stories of the Year.
Quotes of the Year - Part III
In the final edition of our year-end Parting Shots, we hear from Tiger, Sergio, Zinger and Boo.
Mercedes field showcases young, old and new
With some big names missing in action, the PGA Tour is pushing the debut of young guns Anthony Kim and Camilo Villegas at the Mercedes-Benz Championship, which opens the Tour season next Thursday at Kapalua's Plantation Course.
Gaining Control
If you are like most golfers you can use more flexibility in the hip flexors and more strength in the glutes. This week we focus on increasing hip flexibility.
Quotes of the Year - Part II
Enjoy this special three-part, year-end edition of Parting Shots, the top quotes from 2008.
Garcia comes clean on why Europe lost Ryder Cup
Sergio Garcia has finally revealed the reason for Europe's thrashing at the Ryder Cup this year - a small dressing room with only two showers!
Notes: Wie not plaing Sony Open in 2009
Tournament director Ray Stosik said Michelle Wie, now a 19-year-old student at Stanford, would not be playing the Sony Open for the second straight year.
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A Golf Date for the New Year
I just returned home, to Philadelphia, from a visit to my in-laws in Los Angeles and went to pick up the dog from our friends the Winders. The dog is an ancient mutt, deaf, with bad legs. My wife and I got Slippers from a pound about 17 years ago, when she was a puppy named Cathy about a week shy of extermination, and we were newlyweds without kids. We renamed her Slippers, and she's here at my feet as I write this. A friend at The Philadelphia Inquirer, where I worked then, said it sounded like a 4-year-old had named her, but Christine and I came up with it all by ourselves.
Sony Open field is missing Hawaii's Fujikawa and Wie
HONOLULU (AP) -- Paul Goydos once joked that he made PGA Tour history in 2007 by winning the Sony Open as the first player to beat a field that included a 5-foot boy (Tadd Fujikawa) and a 6-foot girl (Michelle Wie).
Paul Azinger changed the losing culture for Americans at the Ryder Cup
You wouldn't expect boring old golf to give us the sloppiest, most joyous scene of the sports year, but the Ryder Cup has a way of uncorking unexpected emotion. In the giddy moments after the U.S. team had trounced the favored Europeans, the American players gathered on a balcony at the back of the clubhouse of Valhalla Golf Club, high above a sea of hoarse fans. Magnums of champagne were popped, and the victorious Yanks took turns schvitzing the crowd and each other, washing away a century of Ryder Cup frustration. (OK, it was merely the 21st century, as the U.S. hadn't won a Cup since 1999.) In the middle of all the fun was U.S. captain Paul Azinger, who was shampooing his players' hair with bubbly in between lusty swigs from whatever bottle he could get his hands around. All 12 of his players had contributed to the victory, but it was Azinger who had single-handedly changed the American team's culture of losing.
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European Tour is beckoning to PGA Tour stars
The PGA Tour starts its season this week. But a growing number of players will have their eyes on a different tour in '09.
Daly says he's serving 6-month suspension
After a year filled with topless golf and a Hooters run-in, John Daly has been suspended for 6 months by the PGA Tour.
Court upholds injunction against certain Pro V1s
Ladies tees? Long-drive champ used to be man
It has been a bizarre year in golf, highlighted by a player with a broken leg winning the U.S. Open. Hard to believe, but it was the only major championship of the year captured by an American.
15 more players added to Masters field
The final official shot of 2008 was a tap-in birdie by Richard Sterne to win the South African Open in a playoff, capping his unlikely climb in the world rankings to be among 15 players Sunday earning a Masters invitation.
Three players on two continents made one final push for the top 50 in the rankings to make the trip to Augusta National.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tied for third at the South African Open and will move up to No.
Asian Tour says rival trying to muscle in
The Asian Tour has condemned the rival OneAsia golf tour of attempting to invade the continent, issuing a strongly worded statement Wednesday in response to fresh speculation about the organizational future of the sport in the region.
The Asian Tour's statement came after reports the Japanese Golf Tour had held talks with U.S. PGA and European Tour officials about bringing events from those tours to Japan.
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Daly admits PGA Tour suspension
John Daly claims he is serving a six-month PGA Tour ban for conduct detrimental to golf's image.
Woods faces 'arduous' route back
Tiger Woods says he faces an arduous task to rebuild his game and is still unsure when he will be able to return after knee surgery.
Singh seals World Challenge title
Vijay Singh takes advantage of stumbling finishes by Jim Furyk and Anthony Kim to win the Chevron World Challenge by one shot.
McIlroy & Rose book Masters spots
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy and England's Justin Rose are among 15 players to secure a place at next year's Masters courtesy of their world ranking.
Sterne claims South Africa Open
Richard Sterne wins the South Africa Open beating Northern Ireland's Gareth Maybin in a play-off.
Ballesteros starts chemotherapy
Seve Ballesteros starts chemotherapy treatment after surgery to remove a brain tumour.
Nicklaus calls for Olympic golf
Jack Nicklaus joins Annika Sorenstam in lobbying for the inclusion of golf at the Olympic Games.
Els & Westwood lead chasing pack
Four-time champion Ernie Els and Lee Westwood are two shots off the lead after round two of the South African Open.
Caddie Williams to keep Woods job
Tiger Woods says he will not sack his caddie Steve Williams despite remarks he made about Phil Mickelson.
Why playing golf can harm your hearing
Keen golfers are being warned by doctors that they could be risking their hearing for their sport.
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Padraig Harrington reflects on his amazing year of success
The downer Down Under
Why 2008 was Australia's worst ever sporting year
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2009 Player of the Year Race Should be Fun to Watch
The PGA Tour tees off its 2009 schedule this week in Hawaii at the Mercedes-Benz Championship. Tiger Woods won't be there. He's skipped this event a few times recently anyway,...
This Week: Mercedes-Benz Championship
It's a brand new year, and the PGA Tour is ready to tee off a brand new season. The Mercedes-Benz Championship opens the 2009 PGA Tour schedule on Thursday at...
Parents' Guide to Buying Junior Golf Clubs
So your child is excited about golf, and you want to buy a new set of junior golf clubs that fit his or her body and game. What are the...
Lag Putting Drill for Distance Control
The "Boss of the Moss," Loren Roberts once told instructor Neil Wilkins that he feels he can make a putt on any green if he hits it the right speed....
Daly Serving 6-Month Suspension from PGA Tour
John Daly didn't have a very good 2008. He won less than $60,000 in 17 tournaments on the PGA Tour, and he spent a night in jail, among other low...
When It's OK to Throw Clubs
Throwing golf clubs after a bad shot is one of the most ridiculous behaviors one can engage in on the golf course. I mean, really: Grow up.
But club throwing isn't...
No Exemptions for Wie, Fujikawa at 2009 Sony Open
We're less than 10 days away from the start of the 2009 PGA Tour schedule (the Mercedes-Benz Championship tees off on Jan. 8), and two weeks from the Sony Open.
And...
Fighting Slow Play
Slow play is the bane of golf courses around the world. All of us know at least one golfer who is guilty of particularly egregious pace of play violations ......
Short Game Practice: 11-Ball Drill
The 11-ball drill is a simple diagnostic tool that golfers can use when practicing - in order to make their practice more effective. What parts of the game are you...
Guess What? Golf Is Good For You
A new scientific study quantifies the benefits of playing golf by measuring calories burned and miles walked when using different modes of transportation. For example, what is the difference in...
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Gallagher hopes to get grip among pro ranks
JOHN Gallagher, the Swanston player who nearly made it to the US Masters in 2006, is set to launch his unusual grip on to the professional stage in the coming months.
Scots stutter in Thailand
HADDINGTON'S Mark Lamb was forced to settle for an over-par start in the opening round of the Asian Tour's qualifying school stage one in Thailand.
Castle designer steers a dangerous course
IF GOLF in the Auld Toun has always been provocative, the ideal that each hole should be an adventure endures at the Castle. The seventh course opened by the St Andrews Links
Mike Aitken on Golf: Quiet man Curtis has proved Open win was no fluke
THAT jaw-dropping Sunday afternoon at Royal St George's in 2003, when the penny finally dropped it was Ben Curtis, and not Thomas Bjorn or Tiger Woods or Vijay Singh or Da
Scots in hunt for Asian Tour cards
CHRIS Campbell and Mark Lamb open their challenge for an Asian Tour card in stage one of the qualifying school in Thailand today.
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The diseases of the golfer a helpful guide
In the world of golf a host of debilitating conditions lie in wait . . .
Golfers' hearing at risk from 'sonic boom' created by new clubs doctors claim
Golfers face going deaf from the "sonic boom" created when their modern clubs strike the ball doctors have warned.
Early sporting quotes
What if... we had quotes of the year for 2009 12 months early?
Sporting predictions for 2009
Writers and sports stars offer predictions for 2009.
John Daly given sixmonth PGA Tour ban
American has revealed that he has been suspended for six months by the PGA Tour for conduct that brought unwelcome publicity.
Sport calendar 2009: Download your key dates of the year
Ashes and Lions tour form the highlights of another great sporting year in 2009 detailed in Telegraph Sport's unbeatable events calendar.
Quiz of the Year: 2008
Test your knowledge on 12 months of great sporting success stories.
Now watch this drive: Barack Obama's golf swing no match for George W Bush
How does Barack Obama's golf swing compare with George W Bush?
2008: The endless gold rush for British sport
We've enjoyed amazing 12 months from glories of Beijing Olympics to drama of F1 season climax.
Golf: 10 things to watch out for in 2009
Tiger Woods's comeback The Race to Dubai The Open at Turnberry and hopes of an English major winner.
Golfers playing well see the hole as larger
Golfers who are playing well are likely to see the hole as larger than those who are having a bad round according to a new study.
What if... Christmas sporting quiz
What if... sporting celebrities set the questions for our quiz of the year?
Padraig Harrington a major player in the game of selfbelief
Irishman's mental strength has seen him join greats after winning Open and US PGA Championship this year writes Paul Kelso.
Barack Obama tees off Hawaii holiday on golf course
Basketball may be Presidentelect Barack Obama's first love but he began a 12day holiday in Hawaii with five hours on a golf course.
Vijay Singh tames the young pretenders to Tiger Woods' crown
The talk in golf is about who'll be the next Tiger Woods. Perhaps we should consider who'll be the next Vijay Singh.
Richard Sterne pips Gareth Maybin to win South African Open
Richard Sterne took his second title in seven days on first playoff hole in South African Open.
Lee Westwood in driving seat going into final round of South African Open
Englishman Lee Westwood takes a twoshot lead into the final round of the South African Open.
Seve Ballesteros continues recovery
Seve Ballesteros has begun chemotherapy as he continues his recovery from a brain tumour
Ten best golf highlights of 2008
Tiger Woods's US Open triumph may well have been the greatest single sporting achievement of all time.
Tiger Woods gives caddie second chance
Tiger Woods intends to retain Steve Williams as caddie despite his employee's criticism of Phil Mickelson.
Tiger Woods in spotlight after caddie Steve Williams' outburst
Wood's caddie Steve Williams may face sack after foulmouthed attack on Phil Mickelson.
Tiger Woods annoyed by caddie's comments about Phil Mickelson
Tiger Woods "disappointed" by comments made by Steve Williams about rival Phil Mickelson.
Padraig Harrington retains Golf writers' honour
Padraig Harrington has become only the third man to win the Golf Writers' Trophy in successive seasons.
Annika Sorenstam bowed out of professional golf with a final birdie at the Dubai Ladies Masters
Annika Sorenstam bows out of professional golf with a final birdie at the Dubai Ladies Masters.
Is Corey Pavin the right man to take over the US Ryder Cup team?
The naming of Corey Pavin as the next Ryder Cup captain of the US team is bizarre especially as the Paul Azinger wanted to carry on and had the support of the players.
Michelle Wie the flickering star of the women's golf tour
Last week Michelle Wie qualified to play on the LPGA Tour next season and you wondered if it would all end in another highspeed crash.
Golf suffers in economic downturn
Golf clubs are struggling to survive as membership figures have plummeted during the economic downturn.
Cory Pavin named US Ryder Cup captain
Corey Pavin will captain the US Ryder Cup team for their title defence at Celtic Manor in 2010.
John Daly smashes fan's camera in Australian Open rage
American will face no censure despite smashing fan's camera at the Australian Open.
Corey Pavin set to be named America's next Ryder Cup captain
Corey Pavin favourite to be named America's Ryder Cup captain after Paul Azinger turned down job.
Padraig Harrington: Sergio Garcia and I have nothing in common despite Ryder Cup
Padraig Harrington has revealed the strained nature of his relationship with Ryder Cup teammate Sergio Garcia.
Seve Ballesteros thanks medical staff at La Paz hosptial after brain surgery
Seve Ballesteros admits to being "a rebel patient" at times after his release from hospital.
Annika Sorenstam leaves door open for return to competitive golf as finale nears
Annika Sorenstam refused to rule out a return to competitive golf despite her impending retirement.
Seve Ballesteros released from Madrid hospital
Seve Ballesteros has been discharged from hospital after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumour.
Paul Azinger says no to US captaincy for Ryder Cup 2010 at Celtic Manor
United States will name a new Ryder Cup captain this week after Valhalla winner revealed he will not be standing.
Padraig Harrington retains European Golfer of the Year title
Padraig Harrington has won the European Tour Golfer of the Year award for a second successive time.
My Sport: Gary Player
South African says it was "an act of God" that he was so good at golf.
Time to save our children says Gary Player
Schools must tell pupils to treat bodies as "temples" says South African golfer Gary Player.
Henrik Stenson in the clear with brilliant 65 in the final round of the Nedbank Challenge
Henrik Stenson will take an eightshot lead into the final round of the Nedbank Challenge in Sun City.
Luke Donald eases his way back in South Africa after long injury layoff
Luke Donald makes good start in Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa after six months out with a wrist injury.
Trevor Immelman back in the swing for Nedbank Challenge defence in South Africa
South Africa's Trevor Immelman makes first appearance in his home country since winning the US Masters.
Seve Ballesteros out of intensive care
Severiano Ballesteros has left intensive care after his fourth brain operation in Madrid hospital.
Ian Poulter dressed for major part on the biggest golfing stage
Golfer's steely eye on the major prize proves that he is not all mouth and trousers.
Seve Ballesteros back in hospital for fourth brain operation
Fivetime major champion has a fourth operation this time to drain fluid from his brain.
Golfer Colin Montgomerie escapes driving ban with help of Mr Loophole
Golfer Colin Montgomerie was fined £835 for speeding but aescaped a driving ban with the help of Mr Loophole.
Michelle Wie must silence her doubters to take Annika Sorenstam's crown
Michelle Wie must silence her doubters to take advatange of Annika Sorenstam's retirement.
Robert Karlsson and Henrik Stenson win World Cup for Sweden and pick up bonus
That Robert Karlsson and Henrik Stenson won the World Cup for Sweden meant much to them.
Miguel Angel Jimenez and Pablo Larrazabal lift team golf to new level in China
Jimenez and Larrazabal score a 63 in the foursomes in the Omega World Cup in Shenzen.
Paul McGinley and Graeme McDowell keep Irish eyes smiling in Mission Hills
This is already the most spectacular year on record for Irish golf and it could get better yet.
Colin Montgomerie on a mission to raise his game in Omega Mission Hills World Cup
Colin Montgomerie and Alastair Forsyth set about defending Scotland's title in the Omega Mission Hills World Cup.
Tiger Woods' GM deal does not mean end for rivals' sponsorship hopes
The early end of Tiger Woods' £5 million deal with General Motors should not worry his rivals.
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Tiger's magical putt the One Image of 2008
Picture of Woods from Torrey Pines is a study in perfection
Daly receives suspension
PGA Tour's decision to impose six-month ban based on recent conduct, golfer says
Great moments produce great memories
In Toronto, out with the old meant firing four coaches
Tiger's No. 1 status may be vulnerable
Tiger Woods runs the risk of being deposed at the top of the rankings in the first quarter of next year
PGA Tour offers fewer tournaments in the fall
Final part of its 2009 schedule has another tournament still up in the air
Singh wins thanks to birdie on final hole
Vijay Singh wins Chevron World Challegne and $1.35-million, pushing his earnings for the year over $18-million
Woods, caddy move on after comments
Golfer says caddy will still be on his bag despite comments about Mickelson
Out of the Woods
In his first press conference since winning the U.S. Open, Tiger dishes on everything from his knee's rehab to his future
Paddy is PGA's top player
Wins at the British Open and PGA Championship make Harrington his peers' pick for annual award
Sorenstam's final farewell
Golfer ends career with a birdie on 18th hole of Dubai Ladies Masters, finishing six shots behind winner Monke
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See a complete listing of past winners of the Golf Digest Awards
Play The Hand You've Got
How will the PGA Tour and corporate sponsors manage in a stormy economy? Smaller parties and a big push to maintain charitable giving.
Passings of 2008
Remembering Tempestuous Tommy, The Real McKay, Ol' Sarge and more
Hot List 2009: Drivers
The Tee: Our selection of gold and silver medalists in the driver category
Countdown To The Masters: Dan Jenkins-My First Masters
From 1951 to the present, Dan Jenkins has been at every Masters. He remembers his first in the colorful detail that is his trademark in the world of golf journalism.
Countdown To The 2009 Masters
In an ongoing daily series leading up to the 2009 Masters, Golf Digest brings you the Road to the 2008 Masters... We'll reprise classic reporting and articles from earlier Masters, photo galleries, daily updates of current qualifiers, press releases from Augusta National and coverage of siginificant Masters 2008 anniversaries. Check this list each day as we add new material and bring back the classics from Masters past.
Hot List 2009: Women's Clubs
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2009 Hot List: Evolution of Improvement
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Troubled Waters
How will the PGA Tour and corporate sponsors manage in a stormy economy? Smaller parties and a big push to maintain charitable giving.
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