The Players Championship
Surprise! Garcia's Putter Was His Best Friend
- Sergio Garcia's putter didn't fail him at TPC Sawgrass. It carried him to a six-under-par 66 and a two-stroke lead. Defending champion Phil Mickelson was four back after a 70 while Ernie Els' hot start drowned with a six on 17.
Verdi: Friday's postcard from The Players | Morrice: No. 17, You Little Devil
THURSDAY: Garcia leads by two | Antonini: Winners & Losers | Photo highlights
Morrice: Hey big spender, is that all you've got? | Antonini: Style Over Stubble
Rosaforte: No Tiger, Phil's the man | Shedloski: A Matter of Choice- Fifth major?
Tour Insider video: Rosie's scouting report | How big is Tiger's absence?
Antonini: Missing Daly more than Tiger | The renovated TPC Sawgrass
3-D course flyover | Hole by hole course tour | Historical timeline of The Players
U.S. Open Contest Winner
And the Winner Is...
- The votes are in! And after a long, very grueling process our readers have made their pick for the challenger. Meet him!
VIDEO: Meet the winner you chose
SWEEPSTAKES: Who will break 100?
U.S Open Challenge
This Could Get Ugly
- Tour players can hardly wait to watch average amateurs battle the U.S. Open setup on National TV.
The Celebs: Three for the Show
VIDEO:Tony Romo at Open qualifier
Instruction
How to play a really hard course
- Knowing that John Atkinson will be facing an uphill battle at Torrey Pines' South Course, we asked Golf Digest 50 Greatest Teacher Dean Reinmuth to provide some tips that every golfer can use to play and conquer the toughest of courses.
What's in my bag
Angel Cabrera
- See what this U.S. Open Champ carries in his bag (in addition to his solid-gold $12,000 putter).
Mr. Style
The Hackel Award
- Trevor Immelman won a green jacket and our inaugural best-dressed at the Majors honor.
Hot List 2008
Build Your Own Bag
- Interactive Hot List: "Drag and drop" your favorite clubs and balls into your own dream bag.
Golf Digest Ambush
Louisville Sluggers
- Check out the latest "Golf Digest Ambush" as Travel Editor Matt Ginella surprises a group from Louisville on their annual golf getaway to Florida.
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- Shanking (Jim McLean)
- Topping (Butch Harmon)
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EDITORS' BLOG
Hall of Famer Pete Dye
CAMPUS INSIDER
Women's regionals preview
WHERE'S MATTY G?
TLC for Chambers Bay tree
BOMB & GOUGE
Speed Racer swings again
Golf World
Leaderboards
- Jaime Diaz
- The PGA Tour's slow-play needs an intervention
- Jerry Tarde
- Editor's letter: No way you can handle the truth
- John Strege
- Kim knows there is no substitute for maturity
- David Owen
- If you're not avid, you're in the way
- We want our readers to help us uncover the hidden gems and pick the best of the best in golf.
Swing Sequences
- View full-motion swing sequences some of the world's best players including Els, Mickelson, Garcia and more!
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Tip of the Day
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Rule of the Day
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