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Elling: Off-the-wall Karlsson belies idea of bland Swedes

Eating volcanic dust. Camping in the Arctic. All part of Robert Karlsson's journey to self-discovery. His golf journey, on the other hand, has been much more stable over the past few years, including his solid first round at the PGA Championship, Steve Elling says.

Sorenstam shoots 6-under 66 to lead in Sweden

Annika Sorenstam birdied six of her last eight holes to take a 1-shot lead after the opening round of the Scandinavian TPC on Thursday.

Karlsson, J. Singh lead in clubhouse at PGA; Furyk falters

The PGA Championship is billed as 'Glory's Last Shot.' It also could be a last shot to lock up a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team.

Blumenherst battles, advances in U.S. Amateur

Amanda Blumenherst was already down three holes Wednesday when she cleared the green on the fifth hole and found a bunker.

PGA Championship winner will earn it with sweat of brow

The course is longer, the rough is thicker. But hey, at least the greens haven't changed -- they are just as treacherous as ever at Oakland Hills. The revamped course will be playing like a U.S. Open track this weekend, Steve Elling says.

Cup could be half empty for U.S. captain Azinger

On this side, Paul Azinger has Ryder Cup captain's picks and a shortage of studs to choose from. On that side, it's Nick Faldo with two picks and a surplus of stars. Who has the tougher job is up for debate, Steve Elling says.

Nothing funny about it to popular trainer Weathers

Jim Weathers was just trying to help Chez Reavie celebrate his first PGA Tour victory, but after his champagne spraying was interrupted by a police officer's choke hold, Weathers will need surgery to fix a painful injury, Steve Elling reports.

Tourney host Sorenstam says farewell to Swedes

Annika Sorenstam makes a farewell appearance in her native Sweden this week as tournament host of the Scandinavian TPC.

Elling: New rule change separates pros from joes

Another rule change, another mile between us and the PGA Tour pros. The USGA's and Royal & Ancient's latest edict restricts player from using irons with U-grooves. Steve Elling says this move makes the golf world separate, but unequal.

Lefty's loosey goosey when it comes to picking clubs

The five wedges at Colonial was a boon. The no-driver look at Torrey Pines was a bust. And don't expect Phil Mickelson to quit tinkering with his bag, though as Steve Elling points out, Lefty's so good he could contend with 14 putters.

R&A to impose limits on grooves in club faces by '10

Golf's rulemaker, the Royal & Ancient, announced changes Tuesday to clubs that will make the rough more challenging and offset some of the latest technological advances.

Shotgun Start: Vijay, Phil vie for victory; LPGA inv-Asian

Vijay Singh finally awoke to find a win at Firestone, thanks in part to another Phil Mickelson fall. Steve Elling and Ross Devonport assess their games -- and psyches -- before the PGA Championship.

Perry, finally playing a major, still has Ryder Cup on brain

After making news all summer for not playing in majors, Kenny Perry is ready to go for this week's PGA Championship. But forget that, Steve Elling says -- the Kentucky boy is still all about his 'dream,' playing in the Ryder Cup.

Nationwide: Hietala wins in Omaha in sudden death

Ryan Hietala parred the first extra hole of a sudden death playoff to defeat David Branshaw on Sunday at the Nationwide Tour's Cox Classic.

McLachlin closes with 74 -- and still wins by seven

Parker McLachlin shot a 2-over 74 Sunday and still hung on to claim his first PGA Tour victory by seven strokes at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open.

Sorenstam shoots 66 to lead Scandinavian TPC

Annika Sorenstam birdied six of her last eight holes, shooting a 6-under 66 Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the Scandinavian TPC.Read more

Sobel: PGA Championship Live Blog

Can't watch all the live action from Oakland Hills? Stay tuned to Jason Sobel's live blog, which will be updated throughout all four rounds of the 90th PGA Championship.Read more

Sobel: Don't sleep on the 90th PGA Championship

If the British Open taught us anything, it's that golf majors -- even sans Tiger -- can produce great drama. So feel free to ignore this week's PGA Championship. But you might just miss a piece of history, writes ESPN.com's Jason Sobel.Read more

Blumenherst moves on in U.S. Women's Amateur

Co-medalist Amanda Blumenherst rebounded from a slow start Wednesday to beat Lizette Salas 2 and 1 in the first round of match play in the 108th U.S. Women's Amateur.Read more

Azinger: Tiger-less U.S. is Ryder Cup underdog

The absence of the injured Tiger Woods from next month's Ryder Cup has bolstered Europe's status as favorites, according to U.S. captain Paul Azinger.Read more

Baltusrol will play host to 2016 PGA Championship

Baltusrol Golf Club of Springfield, New Jersey, will host the PGA Championship in 2016, officials announced on Wednesday.Read more

Katayama, Cejka pull out of PGA Championship

Japan's Shingo Katayama and German Alex Cejka withdrew from the PGA Championship on Wednesday because of injuries.Read more

Thatcher: Breaking down the top 25 at the PGA

PGA Tour player Roland Thatcher shares his 1-25 rankings for this week's PGA Championship and includes a few notes about the most talented player in the field (with or without Tiger playing) and also takes a shot at Sergio Garcia.Read more

Sobel: Breaking down the top 25 at the PGA Championship

Who will be clutching the Wanamaker Trophy come Sunday evening in suburban Detroit? ESPN.com's Jason Sobel makes his picks for the 90th PGA Championship.Read more

Blumenherst, Na lead at U.S. Women's Amateur

Australia's Stephanie Na and Duke standout Amanda Blumenherst shared medalists honors Tuesday after two days of stroke-play qualifying at the U.S. Women's Amateur Championship at Eugene Country Club.Read more

Golf rules reduce shape, size of grooves in irons

The Royal & Ancient and U.S. Golf Association announced a rules change Tuesday that will reduce the size and shape of grooves in most clubs in 2010, the first time equipment has been scaled back in nearly 80 years.Read more

Mickelson, Furyk advocate golf as Olympic sport

If it were up to Phil Mickelson and Jim Furyk, golfers would be going for the gold.

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Tiger: I'll know when 'it's time for me to move on'

Tiger Woods says he'll know when it's time to walk away from golf.Read more

Harig: Perry taking majors criticism in stride

Kenny Perry's first appearance at a major this year comes at "Glory's Last Shot," the PGA Championship. But the Kentucky native, whose main goal for the year was to make the Ryder Cup team, has used all the criticism to his advantage, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.Read more

Harig: Harrington shares secret to his success

People can find motivation in the strangest places. For reigning two-time British Open champion Padraig Harrington, the Irishman knows exactly what has driven him to such lofty heights, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.Read more

Scores: Lefty in hunt at PGA as weather hits

Sorenstam leads her event after 6-under 66

Annika Sorenstam birdied six of her last eight holes, shooting a 6-under 66 Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the Scandinavian TPC. The Swede, who is hosting the Ladies European Tour event for the last time, started on the 10th hole in rainy weather. She parred the first 10 holes, then reeled off four birdies. She also birdied the last two holes.Read more

In progress: Mickelson E at PGA; Sergio is -1

In progress: Mickelson making move at PGA

PGA Championship: First round

Phil Mickelson opened with a pair of bogeys, but has recovered. Follow the PGA Championship in progress right here.Read more

In progress: Scores from PGA Championship

Storylines to root for at PGA Championship

Tiger isn't at the PGA, but Eric Soderstrom says that doesn't mean there aren't storylines worth rooting for.Read more

After months of criticism, Perry could get last laugh

Criticize Kenny Perry for skipping majors if you like. If he wins the PGA Championship, it'll be worth it, Sean Martin says.Read more

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Mickelson, Furyk advocate golf in the Olympics

If it were up to Phil Mickelson and Jim Furyk, golfers would be going for the gold. "Having golf an Olympic sport is exponentially more important to the game of golf than the majors," Mickelson said Tuesday from the site of the season's final major, the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills. "The reason for that is it would bring in 168 different countries and their Olympic foundation and all those revenues and that would be going towards the growth of the game.Read more

Mickelson must overcome demons to capture PGA

With Tiger out, Lefty is favored to win the PGA Championship. Even if Tom LaMarre says he isn't playing like it. Phil Mickelson is favored to win the PGA, but Tom LaMarre wonders if he can overcome a string of poor performances.Read more

Slimmer Tiger on road to recovery

PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem saw Tiger Woods for the first time since his season-ending surgery, and reported Sunday that the No. 1-ranked golfer was his usual self, except for being about 10 pounds lighter and walking with a slight limp. "He lost 12 or 13 pounds after surgery, gained a few back," Finchem said. "He looks kind of thin." Woods and Finchem were at Congressional Country Club to speak with the members about the club hosting the AT&T National for six years after the 2012 U.S.Read more

Damaged golfers doing damage at majors

After watching the first three majors of '08, Jeff Rude wonders which unhealthy specimen will prevail at Oakland Hills.Read more

Slimmer Tiger still on road to recovery

McLachlin becomes 2nd straight first-time winner

Parker McLachlin shot a 2-over 74 Sunday and still cruised to his first PGA Tour victory by seven strokes at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. McLachlin, in his second season on the PGA Tour, recovered from trouble time after time to card 14 pars, three bogeys and a birdie on the 18th to finish the tourney at 18-under 270. The 29-year-old tied the course record with a 10-under 62 on Friday and set a 54-hole record at 20-under at the 7,472-yard Montreux Golf & Country Club near Lake Tahoe.Read more

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