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The PlayoffExtended entertainment: Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate finish the playoff round of the 2008 U.S Open.The PlayoffExtended entertainment: Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate finish the playoff round of the 2008 U.S Open.
Tiger WoodsHobbled by not stumped: Tiger Woods had four wins in six PGA Tour starts, including his 14th major.Tiger WoodsHobbled by not stumped: Tiger Woods had four wins in six PGA Tour starts, including his 14th major.
Victory at ValhallaUSA beats Europe.Victory at ValhallaUSA beats Europe.
The EconomyThe AT&T Classic held in Duluth,Georgia has departed and other fall events could disappear.The EconomyThe AT&T Classic held in Duluth,Georgia has departed and other fall events could disappear.
Greg NormanThe newlywed was a 3rd place finisher at the British Open.Greg NormanThe newlywed was a 3rd place finisher at the British Open.
Padraig HarringtonTwo Major wins: British Open and PGA ChampionshipPadraig HarringtonTwo Major wins: British Open and PGA Championship
Kenny PerryPerry won three tournaments in five weeks and a singles match at the Ryder Cup.Kenny PerryPerry won three tournaments in five weeks and a singles match at the Ryder Cup.
Anthony KimKim won two tournaments and beat Sergio Garcia at the Ryder Cup.Anthony KimKim won two tournaments and beat Sergio Garcia at the Ryder Cup.
Annika SorenstamOn her farewell tour Annika still chalked up wins.Annika SorenstamOn her farewell tour Annika still chalked up wins.
Vijay's Victory and the FedEx CupSingh's decisive win of the cup made for little drama at season's end.Vijay's Victory and the FedEx CupSingh's decisive win of the cup made for little drama at season's end.
Carolyn BivensLPGA Commissioner Carolyn Bivens supported an English language requirement for tour players.Carolyn BivensLPGA Commissioner Carolyn Bivens supported an English language requirement for tour players.
Kelly TilghmanGolf Channel suspended anchor Kelly Tilghman for two weeks for making a racially insensitive comment.Kelly TilghmanGolf Channel suspended anchor Kelly Tilghman for two weeks for making a racially insensitive comment.
Lorena OchoaJump-start: Ochoa won six times in her 1st nine tournaments...and then won again in September.Lorena OchoaJump-start: Ochoa won six times in her 1st nine tournaments...and then won again in September.
Major SetupsThe course setup was an enduring story line at the major championships: the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines provided memorable drama on the 18th hole.Major SetupsThe course setup was an enduring story line at the major championships: the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines provided memorable drama on the 18th hole.
Sergio GarciaGarcia savors his victory at The Players Championship.Sergio GarciaGarcia savors his victory at The Players Championship.
Camilo VillegasVillegas won the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship.Camilo VillegasVillegas won the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship.
Chambers BayThe USGA awarded the 2015 U.S. Open (and 2010 U.S. Amateur) to new Chambers Bay.Chambers BayThe USGA awarded the 2015 U.S. Open (and 2010 U.S. Amateur) to new Chambers Bay.
Boo WeekleyWeekley repeated as champion of the Verizon Heritage and energized the US Ryder Cup team.Boo WeekleyWeekley repeated as champion of the Verizon Heritage and energized the US Ryder Cup team.
Groove RollbackPitch shots from the short grass will spin less under new rule.Groove RollbackPitch shots from the short grass will spin less under new rule.
Rule 78The scrapping of Rule 78 allowed Martin Laird to gain the final fully exempt spot on the tour.Rule 78The scrapping of Rule 78 allowed Martin Laird to gain the final fully exempt spot on the tour.
Drug TestingThe LPGA debuted drug testing at the Fields Open and the PGA started in July.Drug TestingThe LPGA debuted drug testing at the Fields Open and the PGA started in July.
George O'GradyThe European Tour's executive director O'Grady became a force on golf's world stage.George O'GradyThe European Tour's executive director O'Grady became a force on golf's world stage.
Amateur WinnersNew Zealand's Danny Lee (pictured) took the U.S. Amateur title and Amanda Blumenherst captured the U.S. Women's Amateur.Amateur WinnersNew Zealand's Danny Lee (pictured) took the U.S. Amateur title and Amanda Blumenherst captured the U.S. Women's Amateur.
Olympics and GolfPGA Tour chief Tim Finchem steered golf towards the 2016 Olympic Games.Olympics and GolfPGA Tour chief Tim Finchem steered golf towards the 2016 Olympic Games.
Paul GoydosPlayer to watch: Paul Goydos lead after three rounds of the Players Championship, but lost to Sergio Garcia on the first playoff hole.Paul GoydosPlayer to watch: Paul Goydos lead after three rounds of the Players Championship, but lost to Sergio Garcia on the first playoff hole.
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