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Musings: 2009 shaping up to be great year

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:45:00 -0500

It was in many ways a spectacular season in golf. Tiger gave perhaps the greatest performance of his career, Padraig Harrington won two consecutive majors, and Vijay Singh dominated the FedExCup playoffs. It all sets up for a phenomenal 2009. And so, we end our 2008 coverage with an eager look ahead.

THE TOUR Championship

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:57:09 -0500

Vijay Singh just needs to sign his scorecard without being disqualified at THE TOUR Championship in order to earn the FedExCup and a $10 million check.

Musings: Rookies pull Americans to victory

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:30:00 -0500

Thanks to the unlikely heroics of Ryder Cup rookies Boo Weekley, J.B. Holmes, Hunter Mahan and Anthony Kim, the United States shrugged off years of disappointment to claim its first Cup since 1999.

Teeing Off: Ryder Cup Edition

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:04:55 -0500

Athlon Sports golf editor Rob Doster and ESPN.com's Bob Harig take golf fans from tee box to green in Athlon's weekly look at the PGA Tour. This week the fellas get fans ready for the 37th Ryder Cup at Valhalla Country Club in Louisville, Kent. Do the Americans have a chance without Tiger?

37th Ryder Cup

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:50:08 -0500

This weekend, Team USA tees off against Team Europe in the 37th Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.

Musings: U.S. needs strong Ryder Cup showing

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0500

The 37th Ryder Cup matches get underway this week at Louisville’s Valhalla Country Club, and as Americans who are used to dominance on the world stage, we have to ask ourselves: What happened?

Musings: Villegas' win has Vijay closer to Cup

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:05:00 -0500

While Camilo Villegas was riding a solid final-round 68 to a two-shot win, his first on the PGA Tour, Vijay Singh was treading water. All he needs to do is show up this weekend in Atlanta to win the FedExCup.

BMW Championship

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:21:57 -0500

Rain delayed the start of the BMW Championship, but it is the reign of Vijay Singh — and the pursuit of rivals Sergio Garcia and Mike Weir — that is in the spotlight this week during the third round of the FedExCup.

Musings: Singh pulls playoff double in Boston

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:01:00 -0500

For a guy who supposedly can’t putt, Vijay Singh put on a flat stick exhibition in winning the Deutsche Bank in dominating fashion and putting himself in great position to clinch the FedExCup title with a solid performance at this week’s BMW Championship.

Deutsche Bank Championship

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:45:53 -0500

After winning last week, Vijay Singh has his sights set on the Deutsche Bank Championship - the second round of the FedExCup Playoffs - at TPC Boston, where the Big Fijian has had success.

Teeing Off: 08.27.08

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:05:40 -0500

Athlon Sports golf editor Rob Doster and ESPN.com's Bob Harig take golf fans from tee box to green in Athlon's weekly look at the PGA Tour - or in this case the LPGA Tour. The controversial language debate within the LPGA as well as more FedEx Cup talk highlight this week's edition of Teeing Off.

Musings: Singh beats Garcia in dramatic playoff

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:50:00 -0500

The PGA Tour’s version of a postseason playoff started, appropriately enough, with a dramatic playoff that actually felt like it meant something. This Tiger-free edition of the FedExCup couldn’t have asked for much more.

The Barclays

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:38:09 -0500

The Barclays tees off the second year of the FedExCup, the PGA Tour’s four-tournament playoff system. This year, there will be more points, less Tiger and the same $10 million winner’s check.

Teeing Off: FedEx Playoff Preview

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:30:36 -0500

Athlon Sports golf editor Rob Doster and ESPN.com's Bob Harig offer an in-depth preview and analysis of the upcoming FedEx Playoff.

Musings: Playoff time on the PGA Tour

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:45:00 -0500

As 144 players gather at this week’s Barclay’s with their eyes on the $10 million first-place prize, Rob Doster implores you not to roll your eyes - this thing could actually get exciting.