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11

Mar
Mon

Zinger's Corner Podcast: Tiger gets a little help from a friend

Listen to the podcast By Ryan Herrington It's rather common, explains Paul Azinger during this week's podcast, for tour pros to offer each other advice, particularly when they are as close as Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker. "It just turned out unfortunately for Stricker that Tiger ended up beating him by a couple of shots," said Azinger when discussing the putting tip that aided Woods at Trump Doral as he walked off with the WGC-Cadillac Championship title. Azinger and Jaime Diaz discuss what went right for Tiger and how it sets him up for the Masters. Azinger also takes time to reflect on the recent passing of his father. Download and subscribe to the Zinger's Corner series in iTunes(Photo by Chris Condon/PGA Tour)

11

Mar
Mon

Golf World Monday: TSA policy's golf "challenge"

By Jim Moriarty From the March 11 issue of Golf World Monday: The TSA, guardians of the near-naked full-body scanner, vigilant confiscators of aftershave and minty fresh mouthwash in excess of 3.4 fluid ounces, dutiful practitioners of the little old lady pat down, has declared that, in the future, it will be acceptable to travel with lacrosse sticks, ski poles and, most importantly, no more than two carry-on golf clubs. Hailed by sportsmen far and wide, this newly relaxed policy does present a downside risk. Since your average golfer travels with 14 clubs, we -- and I think I can speak for all of us here -- are now faced with the dilemma of which two to choose for this preferential treatment and which dozen will be left to the mercy of heartless baggage handlers like innocent lambs led to the slaughter of the fatted Louis Vuittons. Naturally, the putter and the driver are the two clubs that leap to mind as the most idiosyncratic, neurotic and, frankly, vengeful and, for that reason alone, seem to be the likeliest choice for the overhead bin of history. Related: The best buddies-trip spots After all, imagine the reaction of either one of those two if we were to select a couple of, say, mid-irons at random. Who among us can afford to gratuitously insult either club? Follow @GWMoriarty !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");

10

Mar
Sun

Tiger pulls a page from his past

By John Strege On a day the rest of us lost an hour, Tiger Woods gained a decade, turning back the clock with a timely reminder that his genius has not yet run its course. A Tiger lead once meant that everyone else was playing for second, and so it was again this weekend, a month before he will resume his pursuit of the holy grail of golf records, Jack Nicklaus' 18 major championships. Related: How Tiger's swing has changed Suddenly, the odds, though still long, four majors to tie, again don't seem insurmountable. A swing sound enough to support a putting renaissance that allowed him to overwhelm the best players in the world at least gives him a sleeve up on a green jacket. Photo by Getty ImagesWoods pitched a complete game at the Trump Doral Resort in Miami, leading the WGC-Cadillac Championship wire to wire and winning by two. And it was over before it began on Sunday, as it typically is when Woods opens a 54-hole lead. "Looks like Tiger has this week taken care of," Ian Poulter wrote on Twitter Saturday night, conceding the point. Poulter later claimed sarcasm, but whatever his intent, truth won out. Woods has 50 victories in the 54 tournaments in which he has claimed a 54-hole lead. When his lead is greater than two (it was four at the start of play on Sunday) through 54 holes, he has never lost, running his record to 22-0. "The last time I felt I had a chance was yesterday, to be honest," Woods' playing partner Graeme McDowell said. "The way Tiger was playing, I was always in chase mode." Woods stumbled at the finish line, with the only bogeys of his round coming on two of the last three holes, providing a false impression that it was close. He led by as many as five at one point on the back nine. The pertinent facts in assessing the state of his game generally and in the run-up to Augusta specifically are these: The victory Sunday was his second in four PGA Tour starts, a percentage on pace with his greatest seasons, and it was his first victory in a WGC event since August of 2009. WGC tournaments feature the best players in the world, the only incentive that Woods ever needed to raise the level of his game. He once routinely did so, to wit his 17 victories in WGC events, but his inability to beat them in more than three years prior raised questions that he answered at Doral. "Big thing," NBC's Johnny Miller said, "100 putts for 72 holes was the fewest Tiger's ever had. He won it with the flatstick." Related: A look at Tiger's "bromances" through the years An assist goes to runner-up Steve Stricker, who gave him a putting lesson on Wednesday and might have regretted in on Sunday. "At times you kind of kick yourself," Stricker said afterward. "But, no. He's a good friend and we talk a lot about putting and it's good to see him playing well." His 27 birdies was a personal best for 72 holes and helps justify Vegas odds that make him the favorite at Augusta, especially in the wake of Rory McIlroy's recent missteps. Tiger has found the formula again: A hot putter and a 54-hole lead. Bringing them to bear in the heat of a major championship is the final hurdle, the one he has to clear before anyone unequivocally can declare him back. Follow @JohnStrege!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");

09

Mar
Sat

History declares Tiger the winner

(Getty Images photo) By Dave Shedloski MIAMI - Having just watched Tiger Woods hang a 5-under 67 on the board that extended his lead in the WGC-Cadillac Championship to four shots, Graeme McDowell couldn't help but heap praise on his playing partner, even though he didn't want to. "Kind of hard to answer these with him in the room," McDowell said on the stage while looking to the back of the interview room where Woods was standing. "The way he controlled his ball, it wasn't like, 'Wow,' it was just really solidly good and impressive, you know, so ... OK, that's enough of that." The whole field has had enough of that - because they've seen this kind of thing before. Woods is in prime position to pick up his second win of the season - and 76th of his career - after he tamed the erstwhile Blue Monster at Trump Doral Resort with another birdie barrage. With seven more, including a snappy 16-footer on the home hole, Woods has converted a personal best 24 to complete 54-holes on the TPC Blue Course in 18-under 198. His 67 Saturday amid sunshine and freshening breezes tied for low round of the day with Nicolas Colsaerts, Sergio Garcia and last week's Honda Classic winner Michael Thompson. Asked if he could remember the last time he played this well, Woods replied succinctly, grinning, "Yeah, Torrey. Wasn't that long ago." It was, in fact, just three starts ago that Woods won his PGA Tour season debut at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines GC. Thanks to two eagles, the latter a chip-in at the par-4 16th, McDowell shot 69-202 and earned a second consecutive pairing with Woods. The last time they shared the last tee time was a year ago at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Woods led by one at the start and triumphed by five shots. "You know what kind of closer he is," said Steve Stricker, who is T-3 with Phil Mickelson at 203 after both men carded 69s. "When he gets the lead in a golf tournament, it's tough. He doesn't let too many guys in." More accurately, Woods has never lost a 54-hole lead when ahead by at least three strokes, and he's won 50 of 54 times when owning at least a share of the lead. His pursuers expressed hope that Sunday's anticipated windy conditions might slow down the No. 2 player in the world. That might be their only chance. But Woods seemed unconcerned. "I've won a few tournaments in the wind," Woods pointed out. "I think that if you're coming from behind, it's always nice to have tougher conditions. But also when you've got the nice lead, too, it's nice to have tougher conditions and you can make a bunch of pars. We'll see how this golf course is playing tomorrow and we'll see how much water they put on it and how fiery it is." Woods, 37, is going for his second win of the season and his fifth in his last 18 starts dating to his victory at Bay Hill that ended a nearly three-year drought in official events.

09

Mar
Sat

Amateur Hour: Golf balls for the average player

By Mike Stachura Mid-rangers: Designed for average players, they act a lot like tour balls. The most expensive balls get the attention, but now some are made with average players in mind that feature...

08

Mar
Fri

Playlists for the range, green and gym

By Ashley Mayo Music is personal. Some of us couldn't live without Brad Paisley's smooth country tunes, and others swear by Eminem's strong beats. But if you're not married to a specific genre of music, and you want to explore new songs while honing your golf game, you should listen to the three playlists I've created--for the driving range, practice green and gym. Songs I listen to when I'm on the range are uptempo, but don't overwhelm you, while songs I rely on while I putt are comparably mellow. Tunes that get me going in the gym are all about the beat. The fluidity of music means my playlists are always changing. Let me know what you think of these, and I'll use your input when I publish updates.DRIVING RANGEPRACTICE GREENGYMFollow @AshleyKMayo !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");

08

Mar
Fri

The long goodbye?

By E. Michael JohnsonSwept away: Putter sales fell 21 percent in December. Photo by: Dom Furore When the proposal to ban anchoring was announced last year, many wondered what effect it would have on...

08

Mar
Fri

The Syllabus: Spring flings

By Ryan HerringtonNo matter where you look today, if you're a college golf fan you've got to have a smile on your face. This weekend has one of the most impressive slates of tournaments, both...

07

Mar
Thu

Fitness Friday: Get a jump on your tee shots

By Ron Kaspriske As a kid, you'd jump over sidewalk cracks, puddles, the pile of toys you were too lazy to clean up. So what happened? You're 52 now, and you couldn't clear a deck...

07

Mar
Thu

Video: Phil Mickelson breaks down his crazy cartpath shot

By Alex Myers Pop quiz: Your golf ball has come to rest on a cartpath some 30 yards from the green. What do you do? The obvious answer is to find your nearest point of relief and take a drop. Obvious if your name isn't Phil Mickelson, that is. On the 17th hole in the first round of the WGC-Cadillac Championship, Mickelson found himself in that position after a cartpath-aided 450-yard drive. His remarkable up-and-down for birdie was part of a five-under-par 67 that has him one shot off the lead, but his performance afterward was even better. When asked to analyze his latest highlight-reel shot, Mickelson gave an impromptu full lesson. Check it out: Related: 10 golfers we'd like to see in the broadcast booth It's tough to pinpoint the best part of the sound bite, but the "Pause it for one second, Tommy, if you can," line as Mickelson gets ready to break it all down is tough to beat. The four-time major champion still has plenty of game on the course, but if he's thinking about getting into TV in the future, today was one heck of an audition. Follow @AlexMyers3 !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");