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Rory McIlroy owns a firm grip on No. 1 and remains the budding face of global golf, but by changing equipment, he and Nike are taking a gamble. Bob Harig » Four-ball » Collins chat transcript »
Matthew Lewis/Getty ImagesRory McIlroy owns a firm grip on No. 1 and remains the budding face of global golf, but by changing equipment, he and Nike are taking a gamble. Bob Harig » Four-ball » Collins chat transcript »
Matthew Lewis/Getty ImagesPlay Podcast Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic share their thoughts on Adam Scott's win at the Masters, whether Tiger Woods should have been disqualified for an improper drop and more.
Play Podcast ESPN golf analyst Andy North dishes on the final round of the Masters, Adam Scott's victory over Angel Cabrera in the playoff, Tiger Woods' two-stroke penalty and more.
Play Podcast Colin Cowherd shares his thoughts on the fallout over the two-stroke penalty that Tiger Woods was assessed for an improper drop and more.
You never know the subtle humor behind some of the USGA's player groupings for the opening rounds. Let's up the ante with some wacky ideas.
case you haven't noticed, Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia don't like each other very much. But it's time to close the book on this chapter of their saga. It's time for the U.S. Open.
Sergio Garcia apologized again for his hurtful comments about Tiger Woods, and he seems to be earnest. What he has to understand now is he still has work to do to make amends to many.
Lee Trevino and Jack Nicklaus had some epic matchups in the prime of their careers, including at three of the courses that are serving as major venues this year.
| Player | Events | Earnings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiger Woods (USA) | 9 | $5,909,742 |
| 2 | Matt Kuchar (USA) | 15 | $4,393,265 |
| 3 | Brandt Snedeker (USA) | 13 | $3,503,655 |
| 4 | Phil Mickelson (USA) | 13 | $3,417,984 |
| 5 | Billy Horschel (USA) | 16 | $2,998,129 |
| 6 | Justin Rose (ENG) | 9 | $2,921,290 |
| 7 | Kevin Streelman (USA) | 16 | $2,572,989 |
| 8 | Jason Day (AUS) | 13 | $2,566,023 |
| 9 | Adam Scott (AUS) | 8 | $2,356,511 |
| 10 | Boo Weekley (USA) | 17 | $2,307,509 |
| Player | Score | Earnings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Rose (ENG) | +1 | $1,440,000 |
| T2 | Phil Mickelson (USA) | +3 | $696,104 |
| T2 | Jason Day (AUS) | +3 | $696,104 |
| T4 | Hunter Mahan (USA) | +5 | $291,406 |
| T4 | Jason Dufner (USA) | +5 | $291,406 |
| T4 | Ernie Els (RSA) | +5 | $291,406 |
| T4 | Billy Horschel (USA) | +5 | $291,406 |
| T8 | Steve Stricker (USA) | +6 | $210,006 |
| T8 | Luke Donald (ENG) | +6 | $210,006 |
| T10 | Nicolas Colsaerts (BEL) | +7 | $168,530 |