For the third consecutive start at TPC Sawgrass, Rory McIlroy gets the weekend off after missing the cut at the Players Championship on Friday, writes ESPN.com’s Bob Harig.
Permalink: Harig: Rory McIlroy likely misses Players cut

If Rory McIlroy — this week’s No. 1 who shot 72 in Round 1 of The Players Championship — doesn’t understand the world rankings, what kind of a shot do the rest of us have?
Permalink: Wojciechowski: Something smells rank in this system

Although the PGA Tour does not allow courses that host its tournaments to discriminate in its membership policy, commissioner Tim Finchem on Wednesday said that it doesn’t hold Augusta National to the same standard due to the lofty status of the Masters.
Permalink: Finchem: Masters ‘not doing anything illegal’

The TPC Sawgrass would seem to be the last golf course where a player can relax.
Permalink: Poulter, Laird share first-round lead at Players

J.B. Holmes knows all too personally the difficulties of brain surgery. That’s why his generosity on Wednesday at The Players Championship meant so much to a family dealing with the same challenges, writes ESPN.com’s Gene Wojciechowski.
Permalink: Wojciechowski: J.B. Holmes inspires young family at TPC

Over the years, the Players Championship produced all sorts of winners, including bombers and bunters alike. But why?
Permalink: Evans: All kinds have a shot at TPC Sawgrass

Over the years, the Players Championship produced all sorts of winners, including bombers and bunters alike. But why?
Permalink: Evans: All kinds have a shot at TPC Sawgrass

Over the years, the Players Championship produced all sorts of winners, including bombers and bunters alike. But why?
Permalink: Evans: All kinds have a shot at TPC Sawgrass

There is no shortage of analysis whenever Tiger Woods struggles on the golf course, but he suggested again Tuesday that short-term frustration is part of the process for him as he continues to work through a swing change with coach Sean Foley.
Permalink: Tiger: Overcoming struggles requires patience

There is no shortage of analysis whenever Tiger Woods struggles on the golf course, but he suggested again Tuesday that short-term frustration is part of the process for him as he continues to work through a swing change with coach Sean Foley.
Permalink: Tiger: Overcoming struggles requires patience

Don’t expect Tiger Woods to play well at this week’s Players Championship — and not because of all the psychobabble being spewed about his game, writes ESPN.com’s Gene Wojciechowski.
Permalink: Wojciechowski: Tiger showing no signs of recent woes

It’s common knowledge that Tiger Woods hasn’t played well over the years at the Players Championship. But why? ESPN.com’s Justin Ray takes a closer look at the stats to find the answer.
Permalink: Ray: Examining Tiger’s Sawgrass struggles

Phil Mickelson loved golf before he was old enough to walk and swing a club. It took him on a thrilling ride of major championships and a few spectacular crashes, eventually leading to his induction Monday night into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Permalink: Mickelson, Lyle among 5 inducted into Golf Hall

Phil Mickelson loved golf before he was old enough to walk and swing a club. It took him on a thrilling ride of major championships and a few spectacular crashes, eventually leading to his induction Monday night into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Permalink: Mickelson, Lyle among 5 inducted into Golf Hall

Fred Couples has withdrawn from The Players Championship because of an illness.
Permalink: Ill Couples withdraws from this week’s Players

It’s too early to tell if a Rory McIlroy-Rickie Fowler rivalry might blossom, but the possibilities of duels like Sunday at Quail Hollow are tantalizing, writes ESPN.com’s Bob Harig.
Permalink: Harig: Promising potential to Rickie Fowler-Rory McIlroy rivalry

And is Mickelson’s Hall call, while deserved, a bit premature?
Permalink: Four-Ball: Eyeballing Fowler’s win, Tiger’s MC

Did we see a glimpse of golf’s future on Sunday at Quail Hollow? After Rickie Fowler’s first PGA Tour victory — in a playoff against Rory McIlroy and D.A. Points — the drama gives golf high hopes, writes ESPN.com’s Bob Harig.
Permalink: Harig: Will Fowler’s win bode well for golf?