Golf

By RON KROICHICK
Monday, October 23, 2006
Natalie Gulbis wandered in her domain Tuesday, on a sun-splashed morning amid the rolling hills of Danville, Calif.. She stood on the fringe of the practice green at Blackhawk Country Club and sent chip shots obediently scooting toward the flagstick, many tumbling into the hole.

By JOHN ROHDE
Monday, October 23, 2006
While trying to defend his 7-11-2 career record in the Ryder Cup, ultimate individualist Tiger Woods freely mentions the man against whom he often is compared.

Everyone knows Jack Nicklaus won 18 professional major titles, and Woods is now No.

By RICK MARTINO
Friday, October 20, 2006
The much-anticipated 36th Ryder Cup gets underway this Friday-Sunday, Sept. 22-24, from The K Club in Straffan, Ireland. Captained by Tom Lehman, The United States Ryder Cup Team is led by the top three ranked players in the world: Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk and Phil Mickelson, and also includes veterans Chris DiMarco, David Toms, Chad Campbell, Stewart Cink and Scott Verplank.

However, with four rookies - J.J.

By RON KROICHICK
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Long before an LPGA tournament moved into her old neighborhood, before she became one of the most recognizable faces in women's golf, Paula Creamer was just a pesky, energetic kid with grand dreams.

By JIM SUTTIE
Monday, October 16, 2006
Last summer while on the range at the John Deere Classic with my friend and student Paul Azinger, we were looking at the different swing styles. Lots of ways to make successful golf swing and a repeatable swing.

By TOM HANSON
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Terry-Jo Myers didn't have the nerve to invite Patty Berg, the LPGA legend, to her wedding. Even though they both lived in Fort Myers, she couldn't muster the courage.

"Why would Patty Berg want to come to my wedding?" Myers recalled.

By RICK MARTINO
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Golf is truly the game for a lifetime and a perfect way for families to spend time together. However, it's important to remember that golf can be an intimidating and sometimes frustrating sport for youngsters.

As PGA Professionals well know, there may not be one right way for youths to learn to play and love the game, but there are plenty of things adults can do wrong _ all the best intentions notwithstanding _ that can dampen a child's enthusiasm.

If there is one simple rule when it comes to helping youngsters get started, it is important to remember that golf is a game, and games are supposed to be fun.

As you introduce a child to golf, the best guideline is to follow his or her lead.

By SCOTT OSTLER
It's Tiger Woods' planet and all the other golfers are just squatting on it.

Woods has dominated golf for a decade, but recently there's a whole new dynamic going on. There's a Tiger Whammy at work and it may have started last year.

By GREG HARDWIG
Peter Jacobsen will be spending most of the next few months at home, starting Saturday. That's when the Champions Tour golfer and Bonita Springs resident will undergo hip replacement surgery.

Dr.

By BOB BUTTITTA
When Phil Mickelson captured the 2004 Masters, he discarded the moniker of best player never to win a major.

Since then, the torch has sat waiting to be passed to the next "deserving" player.