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The Next Tiger?

Sports PhotoA chasm was left after Tiger Woods’ spectacular fall from fame into infamy, and who has been there to take up his mantle? SC’s Angus Saul looks to this year’s U.S. Open winner for the answer. Complete Story

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The Boys Are Back

Sports PhotoAn unknown in the golfing world has, along with a number of others, ushered in a new age of American golf with a stunning win at the PGA Championships. SC’s Angus Saul looks to what lies ahead in what was previously a dark and murky future. Complete Story

A Gentlemen’s Game?

Sports PhotoIt’s been called a game for gentlemen, and usually is. SC’s Paul Foeller says that golf may not be a wild, lawless arena where anything goes, but it’s also far from its reputation as a boring sport. Complete Story

History in the Making

Sports PhotoAfter a record-setting performance at the U.S. Open, young Rory McIlory has the attention of the sports world. SC’s Paul Foeller says that not only is the attention well-deserved, but it won’t end any time soon, thankfully for the game of golf. Complete Story

The Green Jacket Means More Than Ever

Sports PhotoTired of Tiger drama stealing headlines from actual golf headlines? SC’s Paul Foeller says there’s a good chance that problem will be fixed at the ‘11 Masters. Complete Story

A Tour Held Hostage

Sports PhotoThe PGA Tour 2011 season is in full swing, and SC’s Corrie Trouw already sees trouble ahead. The tour is being held hostage by Tiger Woods’ uncertain game and will only be set free by a resolution. Complete Story

The Best is the Best of the Worst Cases

Sports PhotoThough Jim Furyk — the right guy — won the 2010 FedExCup, SC’s Ryan Ballengee discusses how Furyk was the best worst case scenario for the PGA Tour and how the FedExCup can be improved. Complete Story

When Rulehawks Attack and Why Golf Benefits

Sports PhotoWith two very visible rules violations in the last two weeks, golf is reeling from the purported absurdity of its rules culture. Despite this, SC’s Ryan Ballengee explains why golf shouldn’t change. Complete Story

Why We Shouldn’t Write Off Tiger Woods

Sports PhotoSC’s Ryan Ballengee takes issue with critics who think that Tiger Woods’ run is over in the majors. History (namely the benchmark, Jack Nicklaus) will help us judge how much Tiger has left. While it’s an aggressive goal to beat Jack, it’s possible. Complete Story

2010 U.S. Open: Site of a Golf Jubilee?

Sports PhotoIn the Catholic faith, every 50 years is a jubilee year for the Church. The year marks a renewal of the faith community. For the sport of golf — particularly in the U.S. Open - and SC’s Ryan Ballengee, Pebble Beach represents that sacred tradition. Complete Story

More Golf Commentary

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03.24.10 Tiger, IMG, and PGA Tour: The Battle For Pro Golf in the U.S. By Ryan Ballengee
03.03.10 Always Be Yourself, Just Like Rickie Fowler By Ryan Ballengee
01.25.10 The Inconvenient Ruse of the Independent Contractor By Ryan Ballengee
01.22.10 Karrie Webb, Please Bring Back the LPGA! By Davan Mani
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11.21.09 Trump Headlining a Golf Tour a Bad Idea By Ryan Ballengee
10.16.09 For Bevacqua, Future May Be Now By Ryan Ballengee
08.25.09 Time For Solheim to Bring on Asia By Ryan Ballengee
08.17.09 2009: The Year of the Runner-Up By Scott Shepherd
08.10.09 Why Tiger Needs to Win at Hazeltine By Scott Shepherd

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