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MEDINAH, Ill. – There’s nothing wrong with giving people the benefit of the doubt. Like, maybe Terrell Owens really is injured and can’t practice. Or, maybe Floyd Landis really does have the testosterone of 10 men.
And so the thought emerged, yet again, Saturday night: Maybe somebody really can beat Tiger Woods when hes leading after 54 holes of a major championship.
Fool. Fool. Damn fool.
By MERCER BAGGS
8/20/06 -- Covering a major championship isn’t just about who wins and loses. It’s about free food, massages, and juicy rumors. Did you hear the one about John Daly?
8/20/06 -- Covering a major championship isn’t just about who wins and loses. It’s about free food, massages, and juicy rumors. Did you hear the one about John Daly?
By MERCER BAGGS
8/19/06 -- The last time Mike Weir played in a final round of a PGA Championship at Medinah he shot 80.
8/19/06 -- The last time Mike Weir played in a final round of a PGA Championship at Medinah he shot 80.
By MERCER BAGGS
8/18/06 -- Geoff Ogilvy was supposed to be the third wheel in his marquee grouping with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.
8/18/06 -- Geoff Ogilvy was supposed to be the third wheel in his marquee grouping with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.
By MERCER BAGGS
8/18/06 -- Davis Love III was asked Friday if he though he should be selected as a captain’s pick for the U.S. Ryder Cup team. He candidly said, ‘No.’
8/18/06 -- Davis Love III was asked Friday if he though he should be selected as a captain’s pick for the U.S. Ryder Cup team. He candidly said, ‘No.’
By MERCER BAGGS
8/17/06 -- Following the major grouping of Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Geoff Ogilvy Thursday, I expected a raucous and chaotic environment.
8/17/06 -- Following the major grouping of Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Geoff Ogilvy Thursday, I expected a raucous and chaotic environment.
8/16/06 -- Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are garnering the lions share of attention this week leading up to the 88th PGA Championship.
8/16/06 -- U.S. Ryder Cup captain Tom Lehman addressed the media Wednesday on the eve of the 88th PGA Championship.
8/14/06 -- The Wanamaker Trophy is on the line this week in the 88th PGA Championship.
8/15/06 -- A bit of buzz floated around Medinah Country Club Tuesday morning, word that Phil Mickelsons short-game instructor, Dave Pelz, had talked a little trash in comparing his guy to Tiger Woods.
8/14/06 -- The Wanamaker Trophy is on the line this week in the 88th PGA Championship.
By MERCER BAGGS
8/10/06 -- With two weeks to go, the U.S. Ryder Cup team is far from finalized. The new points system has created a volatile qualifying situation.
8/10/06 -- With two weeks to go, the U.S. Ryder Cup team is far from finalized. The new points system has created a volatile qualifying situation.
He’s now won 11 of these things. But it’s hardly old hat. Tiger Woods loves to win major championships, and each one has its own special meaning.
None like this one.
Ten times, Tiger has been able to celebrate a major victory with his father, Earl. This time he could not. Earl passed away May 3 because of cancer, leaving his son with lots of memories and lots of emotion.
By MERCER BAGGS
7/3/06 -- Annika Sorenstam didnt need to win the U.S. Womens Open to prove her greatness.
7/3/06 -- Annika Sorenstam didnt need to win the U.S. Womens Open to prove her greatness.
Geoff Ogilvy won the 106th U.S. Open at Winged Foot, but it will forever be remember for the two men who lost it.
By MERCER BAGGS
6/17/06 -- There are 13 players within five strokes of the lead heading into the final round of the 106th U.S. Open. Each and every one has their own story to tell.
6/17/06 -- There are 13 players within five strokes of the lead heading into the final round of the 106th U.S. Open. Each and every one has their own story to tell.
Sunday, someone will raise the U.S. Open trophy and will likely pay homage to their father. But it won’t be Tiger Woods.
By MERCER BAGGS
6/16/06 -- Are Fate and Redemption conspiring to benefit David Duval this week?
6/16/06 -- Are Fate and Redemption conspiring to benefit David Duval this week?
By MERCER BAGGS
6/15/06 -- Roughly 10 days worth of work, and Phil Mickelson got absolutely nothing, not a single shot under par. And he couldnt be happier at this point.
6/15/06 -- Roughly 10 days worth of work, and Phil Mickelson got absolutely nothing, not a single shot under par. And he couldnt be happier at this point.
By MERCER BAGGS
6/15/06 -- Tiger Woods shot 6-over 76 Thursday. He hit only three fairways and took 33 putts. He’s tied for 68th place, seven off the lead.
6/15/06 -- Tiger Woods shot 6-over 76 Thursday. He hit only three fairways and took 33 putts. He’s tied for 68th place, seven off the lead.
6/14/06 -- For the first three days leading up to the 106th U.S. Open, all the talk has centered around Tiger Woods’ return, Phil Mickelson’s Slam, and the graduated rough.
6/14/06 -- Phil Mickelson is going for his third straight major victory at the U.S. Open. He’s been prepping his game for Winged Foot ever since he left Augusta.
6/13/06 -- Tuesday at the U.S. Open, Tiger Woods addressed the media for the first time since the death of his dad.
6/13/06 -- For the first time, the United States Golf Association is implementing a graduated rough at their National Championship.