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Pebble Beach Pro-Am outlook a little stormy
The AT&T National Pro-Am golf tournament didn't fool around when it came time to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
Meaningful golf is being played this week at storied Riviera, although it would be hard to know that amid the din of "he said, he said" that has erupted from Groovegate.
Notebook: PGA Tour tightens up rules for allowing alternates to play
Bobby Mitchell, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, once showed up at Quail Hollow as a 60-year-old who was the 61st alternate.
Jim Donaldson: Faxon, Quigley consider a Tiger-less tour
With the rain pouring down Thursday in Palm Springs, wiping out the second round of the Bob Hope Classic, it was a fitting day to talk with Brad Faxon and Brett Quigley about the Tiger-less PGA Tour.
Can he and the rest of the PGA golfers simply shut thier traps when it comes to thier two cents on Tiger.
HONOLULU Brad Faxon was lost in his art, working on his putting on Waialae's small, crowded practice green when Rick George of the PGA Tour approached.
THE SKINNY: As PGA Tour rookie, tied for fifth at Memorial Tournament, then was T-10 at U.S. Open, his first major, two weeks later.
PGA Tour Notebook: Fall Series could be expanding, not contracting
For those wondering if the Fall Series on the PGA Tour is about to go away, it might be expanding.
PGA Tour veteran Brad Faxon to serve as analyst for NBC's coverage in 2010
Brad Faxon is joining NBC's golf coverage. The eight-time winner on the PGA Tour will serve as an analyst at an undetermined number of events in 2010.
How Golf Pros Get Their Bodies Ready
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Brad Faxon urges Tiger to apologize
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GALLERY: Faxon implores Woods to step up, sp...
PGA Tour veteran Brad Faxon says that if he were counseling Tiger Woods, he would get him in front of a camera.
What if Tiger had cheated at golf?
Some things I think I think: What if Tiger had cheated on the golf course instead of in the bedroom? Golfers everywhere know the answer to that one.
Tiger's marriage on line as Elin meets divorce lawyers and plans return to Sweden
TIGER WOODS ' wife is said to be considering putting an end to their marriage after Christmas and returning to Sweden , despite the player's decision to take a break from golf which could cost him more than 110m.
In this Nov. 7, 2009, file photo, Tiger Woods walks on the 15th hole fairway as a large gallery follows in the background during the third round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai, China.
Tiger Woods leaves golf indefinitely
It comes as no surprise that Tiger Woods is leaving the game that brought him fame and fortune.
Shark Shootout Notebook: Poulter has been well-traveled this month
Poulter, like many Europeans, isn't one to shy away from crossing continents to play professional golf.
Shark Shootout: ESPN's Berman making sixth straight appearance; Faxon to meet with juniors
Chris Berman is coming back to the Shark Shootout for the sixth straight year. The ESPN anchor who owns a residence on Sanibel Island will play in the pro-am contestant on Wednesday and Thursday at Tiburon Golf Club and The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort.
Breaking The "Rules" of Putting
Much is made these days about the concept of putter fitting, in which the length, loft, lie and weight of a putter are carefully matched to your personal physique and mechanics.
PGA Tour Notebook: Faxon and Pavin using exemptions to play in 2010
As many as seven players could be taking an exemption from the career money list to keep their PGA Tour cards.
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