Golf World feature
Newsmakers of 2008
- There are events that stand out as they are happening, occasions and individuals that are only burnished with age. Golf's 2008 season was sprinkled with them, moments that mesmerized from first glance and just got better on second thought. This week's issue of Golf World features our annual ranking of the top 25 Newsmakers of the Year in golf. We unveiled the No. 1 Newsmaker last week—The Tiger-Rocco U.S. Open Playoff. Now we're counting down the rest starting with No. 25:
• #25: Paul Goydos | #24: The Olympics | Pop Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Hawk's Eye
Etched In My Mind
- John Hawkins spends a lot of time with the world's best golfers. It's a safe bet 2008 left him with some interesting memories and pretty good stories.
PGA Tour
The Cruelest Week
- The cruelest week in golf begins Wed. with the start of Q School. 161 players will vie for 25 PGA Tour exemptions.
• Sirak: Wie Be Grinding
Swing Sequences
Kim's Turn
- He's had two wins and five more top-10s in '08. What's even more impressive is that he averages 300 yards off the tee. Check out this Ryder Cup star's swing.
U.S. Open Contest
Jordan's Ready. Are You?
- The Challenge moves to Bethpage Black and you have a chance to play the course with Michael Jordan. Convince us in six words you should get to play.
New Looks
World of Choice
- With so many putter models, the natural question is: How do you find the right one?
Gift Guide
Presents of Mind
- The best gifts are those with a little thought behind them. We've done the thinking for you.
Hot List 2008
Build Your Own Bag
- Interactive Hot List: "Drag and drop" your favorite clubs and balls into your own dream bag.
Courses & Travel
The Odds of March
- Some might consider Vegas the ultimate buddies trip destination with all the vital elements: blue skies, warm temps, gambling and, of course, golf.
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Swing Rx
Your one-stop source to cure the ills in your game, with help from the top pros and teachers in golf.
- Accuracy (Tiger Woods)
- Accuracy (Annika Sorenstam)
- Chipping (David Leadbetter)
- Chipping (Hank Haney)
- Chipping (Jim Flick)
- Chunking (Butch Harmon)
- Consistency (Jim Flick)
- Consistency (Ernie Els)
- Pitching (Tiger Woods)
- Pitching (Ernie Els)
- Power (Jim Flick)
- Power (Tom Watson)
- Putting (Lorena Ochoa)
- Putting (David Leadbetter)
- Sand play (Annika Sorenstam)
- Sand play (Ernie Els)
- Sand play (David Leadbetter)
- Shanking (Jim McLean)
- Topping (Butch Harmon)
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December 02, 2008
Blogs
- LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
• Appleby: Daly is a train wreck
EDITORS' BLOG
• Golf Story No. 107
CAMPUS INSIDER
• Mid-season awards, Part V
WHERE'S MATTY G?
• Storming the Castle
BOMB & GOUGE
• Ball wars getting chippy
- John Strege
- The Skins Game is on life support... pull the plug?
- Tim Rosaforte
- Will Azinger return as Ryder Cup captain?
- Ron Sirak
- Annika says goodbye... but do golfers ever really retire?
- Jaime Diaz
- Hall of Fame Inductee Pete Dye: Golf's Wisest Man
- Stay up to date this season with Golf World/Nike college polls
• The latest men's poll
• The latest women's poll
2008 HOT LIST
- Your search for the hottest new equipment starts here:
• The latest equipment ratings
• Build your own dream bag
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