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• Paul Azinger Struggling with Captain's Picks

  If nothing else, Paul Azinger deserves credit for making sure the United States fields its best team in the Ryder Cup. The revamped criteria identifies the best Americans in a Ryder Cup year. Six of the eight qualifiers have combined to win 10 tournaments... Posted Aug 27 2008, 11:07 AM by Golf International with | with no comments Filed under: Golf International, Ryder Cup, Paul Azinger, Jim Furyk, Ben Curtis

• Hunter Mahan in Command with a 62

  With two perfect shots, Hunter Mahan put a terrible week at the PGA Championship behind him at The Barclays. Playing in calm morning conditions at demanding Ridgewood Country Club, Mahan split the fairway with his opening drive, then watched his 98-yard... Posted Aug 22 2008, 01:12 PM by Golf International with | with no comments Filed under: Golf International, Phil Mickelson, FedEx Cup, Paul Azinger, Barclays Classic, Hunter Mahan

• Ryder Cup Teams No Clearer

  The outcome of the Wyndham Championship on Sunday did nothing to clarify the American Ryder Cup team, and only further muddied the European waters. With most of the big boys having a week off before the start of this week’s FedEx Cup playoff series, American... Posted Aug 19 2008, 08:20 AM by Golf International with | with no comments Filed under: Golf International, Ryder Cup, Paul Azinger

• Eight Down, Four to Go for Azinger

  US Ryder Cup chief Paul Azinger is left to make four captain's picks after the top eight players in the US Ryder Cup standings earned a spot on the team after the conclusion of the US PGA Championship on Sunday. As of now, Azinger knows he will go... Posted Aug 12 2008, 07:46 AM by Golf International with | with no comments Filed under: Golf International, Phil Mickelson, Boo Weekley, Justin Leonard, Paul Azinger, Jim Furyk, Kenny Perry, Anthony Kim, U.S. Ryder Cup, Stewart Cink, Ben Curtis

• Par 3's Key at Oakland Hills

  Paul Azinger stepped to the tee at Oakland Hills’ par-3 ninth and his caddie told him how far it was to the front of the green. As he tapped the 3-wood in the bag, he said: “247.” Azinger laughed, grabbed the recommended club and hit a spectacular tee... Posted Aug 07 2008, 01:32 PM by Golf International with | with no comments Filed under: Golf International, PGA Championship, Woody Austin, Paul Azinger, 2008, Kenny Perry, Oakland Hills

• U.S. Ryder Cup Qualifying Ends This Week

  Paul Azinger loves the way his Ryder Cup team is shaping up going into the PGA Championship, the final tournament to earn one of the eight automatic spots on the U.S. squad. By putting so much emphasis on the majors, though, there could be a surprise... Posted Aug 07 2008, 01:27 PM by Golf International with | with no comments Filed under: Golf International, Ryder Cup, PGA Championship, Paul Azinger, Steve Stricker, 2008, Jim Furyk

• Players React to Tiger Woods Injury News

  A collection of quotes reacting to Tiger Woods missing the rest of the season to undergo knee surgery: “I’m sorry about Tiger having to miss the rest of the year due to more knee surgery. I know how frustrating it was to lose most of last summer to my... Posted Jun 19 2008, 07:41 AM by Golf International with | with no comments Filed under: John Daly, Golf International, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Annika Sorenstam, Vijay Singh, Paul Azinger, Kenny Perry, Tim Finchem, Ben Curtis, Ross Fisher, Graeme McDowell, Knee Injury, Mark Steinberg, Notah Begay III, Peter Dawson

• Tiger Woods Unsure of Immediate Plans

  Paul Azinger answered his phone during the final round of a U.S. Open that attracted a prime-time audience, the Ryder Cup captain among those camped in front of the TV. “I’m watching my show pony,” he said, referring to longtime friend Rocco Mediate.... Posted Jun 18 2008, 08:08 AM by Golf International with | with no comments Filed under: Golf International, Tiger Woods, U.S. Open, Ryder Cup, PGA Tour, Paul Azinger, 2008, Rocco Mediate

• Ryder Cup Means More to Some Players

  He is closing in on 50 and so desperate to make the Ryder Cup team that he was willing to skip a major championship to increase his chances. Besides, he didn’t think the course was a good fit for his game. Kenny Perry isn’t the only player who felt that... Posted Jun 04 2008, 07:29 AM by Golf International with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Golf International, Jack Nicklaus, Annika Sorenstam, Ryder Cup, Paul Azinger, Kenny Perry, Fred Funk, B.C. Open

• Kenny Perry Wins Memorial for the Third Time

  Kenny Perry’s sole purpose on the PGA Tour this year is to go home to Kentucky for the Ryder Cup. He took a big step Sunday by winning on a course that feels like home. “Magic always happens for me here,” Perry said after closing with a 3-under 69 to... Posted Jun 02 2008, 10:01 AM by Golf International with | with no comments Filed under: Golf International, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Ryder Cup, PGA Tour, Paul Azinger, Kenny Perry, Memorial, Muirfield

• Paul Azinger Believes Selection Will Make the Difference

  The changes made to the U.S. team’s selection process will make a big difference at the Ryder Cup, captain Paul Azinger said on Wednesday. He believes the alterations he persuaded the PGA of America to make are more important than anything he will do... Posted May 29 2008, 08:09 AM by Golf International with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Golf International, Ryder Cup, Paul Azinger, 2008

• Jack Nicklaus Says Ryder Cup Captain Should Be Low Key

  Jack Nicklaus believes a more relaxed approach to the Ryder Cup captaincy could help the U.S. end a run of three successive defeats by Europe. Nicklaus, who led the Americans to Cup victory in 1983 and defeat in 1987, has advised 2008 U.S. skipper Paul... Posted May 28 2008, 07:32 AM by Golf International with | with no comments Filed under: Golf International, Jack Nicklaus, Ryder Cup, Paul Azinger

• New Players Set for Ryder Cup Qualification

  The question comes up every other year in the months leading to the Ryder Cup. It is an American perspective, offered by someone who has been involved in the matches every year since 1993. He will notice a group of Europeans on the putting green or the... Posted May 21 2008, 07:29 AM by Golf International with | with no comments Filed under: Golf International, Tiger Woods, Ryder Cup, Paul Azinger, Anthony Kim, Peter Baker

• Sabbatini Confronts Par 3 Curse, But Woods Sits It Out

  South African Rory Sabbatini will become the latest player to challenge the U.S. Masters Par-Three curse after winning the fun-filled tune-up event on Wednesday. Since it was first held in 1960 no winner has gone on to clinch the Masters the same year... Posted Apr 10 2008, 08:46 AM by Golf International with | with no comments Filed under: Golf International, Tiger Woods, Paul Azinger, Rory Sabbatini, Arnold Palmer, U.S. Masters, Augusta National, Par 3 Curse

• Mark Calcavecchia Set for PODS Championship Defence

  The USPGA Tour's Florida swing continues in Palm Harbor, Florida, on Thursday where American Mark Calcavecchia seeks to defend his title at the PODS Championship. Calcavecchia will be looking to become the first repeat winner at this event in its... Posted Mar 07 2008, 08:32 AM by Golf International with | with no comments Filed under: John Daly, Golf International, Fred Couples, Ernie Els, Paul Azinger, Steve Stricker, Retief Goosen, Mark Calcavecchia, PODS Championship, Stephen Ames, Paul Casey