PGA Championship: Report Card How the top 10 players on the World Ranking entering the PGA Championship fared What worked: Normally erratic off the tee, Woods only missed three fairways on the back nine all week. What didn't: Woods made only 10 bogeys at Southern Hills, five coming in his last 10 holes Thursday. 2007 recap: One win and two seconds at the majors makes the tour's player-of-the-year race moot. IN THE MAJORS Masters: B (T-2) U.S. Open: A- (T-2) British Open: B- (T-12) What worked: Was T-4 in fairways hit after Friday, tied for the most among those who missed the cut. What didn't: Couldn't find his rhythm after suffering a back injury and made no birdies in the first round. 2007 recap: Three strong major showings and one injury-related MC are reasons to look forward to 2008 IN THE MAJORS Masters: B- (T-13) U.S. Open: A- (T-2) British Open: B (T-12) What worked: One of three players without a bogey Sunday, but it came after he made seven Saturday. What didn't: Although he shot 69 Friday, he hit only three fairways and missed too many makable putts. 2007 recap: The MCs were his first at majors since '99, and he didn't have a top-10 for the first time since '97. IN THE MAJORS Masters: C- (T-24) U.S. Open: F (MC) British Open: F (F) What worked: A rejuvenated Els made 20 birdies, and his 106 putts were the week's second fewest. What didn't: The putter abandoned him in key moments with misses on 9 and 11 Sunday. 2007 recap: He got progressively better and appears to be finally ready to challenge Woods once again. IN THE MAJORS Masters: F (MC) U.S. Open: C- (T-51) British Open: B+ (T-4) What worked: Finished in the top 20 in distance, greens in regulation and putts. What didn't: Despite decent numbers, he admitted to frustration because he couldn't gain on the leaders. 2007 recap: An off year after the promising finish to 2006 leaves questions as to which way 2008 will go. IN THE MAJORS Masters: C- (T-27) U.S. Open: F (T-MC) British Open: C (T-27) What worked: Was seven-for-seven in sand saves, after averaging 51 percent coming into the PGA. What didn't: Hit only 11 fairways and 15 greens leading to just three birdies in two rounds. 2007 recap: Like Scott and Mickelson, he was never a major factor and you wonder if he will be in '08. IN THE MAJORS Masters: B- (T-13) U.S. Open: C (T-20) British Open: C (T-27) What worked: He took only 27 putts in an opening-round 69 that included three straight birdies. What didn't: He never built on that momentum, making just four birdies the rest of the week. 2007 recap: The breakthough at Carnoustie overshadows so-so showings at the three U.S. majors. IN THE MAJORS Masters: B (T-7) U.S. Open: F (MC) British Open: A (Won) What worked: He was in good spirits Thursday when a four-birdie, four-bogey 70 kept him at even par. What didn't: Once again his immaturity got the best of him, and he shot 74 Saturday before the DQ. 2007 recap: He was so close at Carnoustie, which helps us forget the other three majors were washouts. IN THE MAJORS Masters: F (MC) U.S. Open: F (MC) British Open: A (2) What worked: Had 12 birdies through two days and hit 14 straight greens at one point Thursday and Friday. What didn't: Was six over on Nos. 17 and 18 through Saturday, parring them when it didn't matter Sunday. 2007 recap: After a great year in 2006, he never got going in 2007 and admitted to being discouraged. IN THE MAJORS Masters: C- (T-24) U.S. Open: C- (T-42) British Open: F (MC) What worked: Nothing really, as had been the case at the previous two majors as well. What didn't: Only two guys with as many putts (66) made the cut, and they both hit 25 greens. Stenson hit 21. 2007 recap: The year's "It" player after Accenture played about as poorly as possible in the year's majors. IN THE MAJORS Masters: C (T-17) U.S. Open: F (T-MC) British Open: F (MC)
