Archive for February, 2009

PGA launches video to announce Tiger’s return; how desperate is the PGA?

Yazan: mulligan | 20 February 2009 | Comments Off
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Desperately seeking Tiger. This all but confirms that Tim Finchem’s future as PGA Commissioner rides on Tiger Woods’s return. Tweet This Post

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Does Tim Finchem’s job as PGA Commissioner depend on Tiger Woods?

Yazan: mulligan | 20 February 2009 | Comments Off
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Who is the happiest person at Tiger Woods’s return to the PGA Tour? You guessed it, it’s PGA Commissioner Tim Finchem. In Tiger’s absence, the PGA Tour has suffered abysmal TV ratings, lost sponsors, and is less popular than maybe bowling in these tough economic times. The Buick Invitational, for example, was down 30% in [...]

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Phil Mickelson shoots 63 to lead Northern Trust Open, tries to debunk "loss of man boobs" theory for poor play

Yazan: mulligan | 20 February 2009 | Comments Off
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Leave it to Tiger Woods to overshadow Phil Mickelson’s 8-under 63. Tiger posted an announcement on his website that he’s coming back next week, while Mickelson posted a 63 to lead the Northern Trust Open @ Riviera. Guess which got more media coverage? You got, Tiger Woods. This is the first low round Phil has [...]

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Tiger Woods to play next week Accenture Match Play

Yazan: mulligan | 19 February 2009 | Comments Off
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Tiger Woods is playing next week at the Match Play Championship. The PGA needs him, Commissioner Tim Finchem needs him, but I don’t see this as a good tournament for Tiger’s return. Match play is way too flukey. If Tiger has a slow start, he may be out in the 1st round. That would be [...]

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Win McMurry previews Northern Trust Open @ Riviera

Yazan: mulligan | 19 February 2009 | Comments Off
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Is Japanese teen phenom Ryo Ishikawa the next Tiger Woods or Ty Tryon?

Yazan: mulligan | 19 February 2009 | Comments Off
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17 year old Ryo Ishikawa is in the field this week at the Northern Trust Open @ Riviera. He’s already been invited to the Masters, and has already won on the Japanese Tour twice. Wherever he goes, the Japanese reporters follow in droves. This year, tournament organizers have issued 400 media credentials, 100 more than [...]

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What’s in Phil Mickelson’s bag?

Yazan: mulligan | 18 February 2009 | Comments Off
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Julie Henderson Sports Illustrated swimsuit 2009

Yazan: mulligan | 18 February 2009 | Comments Off
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Photos of Tiger Woods’ new baby, Charlie Axel, + family

Yazan: mulligan | 18 February 2009 | Comments Off
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Caddy Steve Williams: Tiger Woods had to modify swing to accommodate knee injury

Yazan: mulligan | 18 February 2009 | Comments Off
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Tiger’s caddy Steve Williams has some revealing comments out in New Zealand. Steve says Tiger is a “few weeks away” from returning and will be back mentally stronger. But then here’s the quote I found most revealing: “He’s had to modify his swing a little bit to accommodate his knee, but the guy always finds [...]

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