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Nick Faldo made 18 straight pars to win the 1987 British Open by a shot over Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger and Roger Davis.
At the 2008 PGA, Padraig Harrington’s approach couldn’t have been much different. Over the four rounds he made 9, 8, 8, and 10 pars daily. In between these regulation figures [...]

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During Tiger Woods absence golf was looking to someone to step up and fill the void. It turns out Padraig Harrington had already emerged into the big time with his win at last year’s British Open at Carnasty where Woods finished 12t. The golf world evidently needed further proof considering the number of [...]

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Harrington for Player of the Year
Padraig Harrington has won two majors and has another four top five finishes in PGA Tour events this season, making him a strong candidate for Player of the Year. While Woods sole major was won in dramatic fashion, Harrington deserves points for winning his two majors from [...]

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In golf’s uniquely strange way, the competitors who play the worst over the first 36 holes (among those who make the cut) get the best tee times on Saturday. While this is usually a slight advantage for early starters who can regain their A game, at this year’s PGA it looks like it [...]

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Golf is on the verge of a crisis. Should J.B. Holmes, the 36 hole leader, or Sean O’Hair, who is three back, win the PGA, they could usher in the widespread usage on tour of a technique that violates the very spirit of the game.
When putting, they often have their caddy crouch behind [...]

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The cut fell at 148 on Friday, spelling the end for 82 players, and leaving 73 players to fight it out for the Wannamaker Trophy over the weekend. Here are some of the more interesting stories among the survivors and those who will have the weekend off.
The Survivors
Charlie Wi – this 36-year-old South [...]

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You’ve no doubt read or heard that Oakland Hills is the Monster, that it’s roller coaster greens make it all but unplayable, etc, etc. But the truth is, a fair share of the world’s best players always find a way to survive the most tortuous tests, even if that means playing 72 incredibly [...]

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Mickelson Recovers After Shaky Start
Phil Mickelson looked like he was going to shoot his way out of the championship from the start when he opened with bogeys on 10 and 11, the 11th and 13th hardest holes on the course. After nine holes he’d recorded four bogeys, three birdies, and only two pars. [...]

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The odds at Ladbrokes are fluctuating wildly as the English bookmakers are moving them in response to the wagering and to their perceptions of each player’s chances of winning.
Their oddsmaking is anything but a precise science. For example, Lee Westwood is now at 20/1, down from 40/1 just three days ago. Has he [...]

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The Weather Forecast
The forecast for the first two days of the PGA is for slightly cooler temperatures on Friday with a 10% greater chance of thunderstorms than on Thursday. as a result, it appears as if neither the morning or afternoon waves will gain an edge from the weather. This is unlike the [...]

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