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Hazeltine - The Longest Major Course Ever

Paul Azinger pulled the driver from his bag because there really is no other option at Hazeltine. The sign post on the opening hole has two words and two sets of numbers that serve as a not-so-subtle welcome to the PGA Championship. 490 yards. Par 4....

Posted Aug 14 2009, 08:41 AM by Golf International with | with no comments

Filed under: Golf International, PGA Championship, Paul Azinger, 2009, Hazeltine

2008 Golf Year in Review

People used to say that the only things that could stop Tiger Woods would be marriage and children, then possibly an injury. He handled the first part so well that Elin is pregnant with the couple's second child. However, Woods could not avoid his...

Posted Dec 31 2008, 12:01 PM by Golf International with | with no comments

Filed under: John Daly, Golf International, Tiger Woods, Bernhard Langer, Lorena Ochoa, Padraig Harrington, Vijay Singh, Paul Azinger, Steve Williams, Paula Creamer, 2008, Kenny Perry, Yani Tseng

Paul Azinger Won't Return as Ryder Cup Captain

Paul Azinger will not return as U.S. captain in the Ryder Cup after leading the Americans to their only victory this decade. The PGA of America will announce the new captain on Thursday, with all indications that it will be Corey Pavin. “It ain’t gonna...

Posted Dec 09 2008, 09:41 AM by Golf International with | with no comments

Filed under: Golf International, Paul Azinger, Ryder Cup Captain

Many Memories of Seve Ballesteros as He Battles Cancer

Their Ryder Cup rivalry was so fierce that Seve Ballesteros once referred to the U.S. team as “11 nice guys and Paul Azinger.” But when Azinger was stricken with cancer in 1993, Ballesteros was among the first to call. “He called the house a couple of...

Posted Oct 15 2008, 08:59 AM by Golf International with | with no comments

Filed under: Golf International, Seve Ballesteros, Paul Azinger, Cancer

Lee Westwood Clarifies His Crowd Comments

Lee Westwood said on Tuesday his criticism of unruly U.S. fans during last week’s Ryder Cup had not meant to sound like an excuse for Europe’s defeat. After the United States’ 16 1/2 to 11 1/2 victory in Kentucky, Westwood said some spectators had dealt...

Posted Sep 24 2008, 08:52 AM by Golf International with | with no comments

Filed under: Golf International, Ryder Cup, Paul Azinger, Lee Westwood

U.S. Reclaim the Ryder Cup

Boo Weekley traded his beloved beer for champagne, filling flutes for fans who turned the familiar European chant “Ole, Ole, Ole, Ole” into “No way, no way.” Phil Mickelson draped an American flag over his shoulders as he sauntered up the 18th fairway...

Posted Sep 22 2008, 10:33 AM by Golf International with | with no comments

Filed under: Golf International, Phil Mickelson, Nick Faldo, Ryder Cup, Padraig Harrington, Paul Azinger, 2008, Hunter Mahan, Kenny Perry, Chad Campbell, Anthony Kim, J.B. Holmes, Ben Curtis

Paul Azinger Aims to Restore U.S. Pride

Paul Azinger had pairings in his pocket and butterflies in his stomach. As the last of his American players headed to the 10th tee for the final practice session Thursday at the Ryder Cup, Azinger acknowledged some nerves for the first time all week at...

Posted Sep 19 2008, 07:16 AM by Golf International with | with no comments

Filed under: Golf International, Sergio Garcia, Phil Mickelson, Ryder Cup, Paul Azinger, Lee Westwood, 2008, Kenny Perry, Anthony Kim, J.B. Holmes

Captains Promise a Competitive Ryder Cup

Anthems were played, jets flew low overhead and team captains vowed to stage a rousing show on the course at Thursday’s opening ceremonies for the 37th Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club. The biennial matchplay competition between Europe and the United States...

Posted Sep 19 2008, 07:11 AM by Golf International with | with no comments

Filed under: Golf International, Nick Faldo, Ryder Cup, Paul Azinger

Ian Poulter Out to Prove Critics Wrong

Forget the outrageous wardrobe, the gelled-up hair, the hilarious impersonations. At this Ryder Cup, Ian Poulter will be judged solely on what he does with his clubs. Hit a bunch of errant shots? That would surely give credence to those who already consider...

Posted Sep 18 2008, 08:31 AM by Golf International with | with no comments

Filed under: Golf International, Ryder Cup, Paul Azinger, Ian Poulter

Rookies the Key Factor for US Team

A recurring theme when Paul Azinger huddles with his U.S. team is to forget the past at the Ryder Cup. He can be sure at least half of them get the message. Ben Curtis was playing the mini-tours when Phillip Price and Paul McGinley delivered crucial points...

Posted Sep 18 2008, 08:25 AM by Golf International with | with no comments

Filed under: Golf International, Ryder Cup, Boo Weekley, Paul Azinger, Ben Curtis, Paul McGinley, Phillip Price

Paul Azinger Hoping to Use Home Advantage

Loud chants of “USA USA” reverberated around the ninth green at Valhalla Golf Club on Wednesday, early signs of the 13th man U.S. captain Paul Azinger is banking on to influence this week’s Ryder Cup. The Americans are under intense pressure to reverse...

Posted Sep 18 2008, 08:19 AM by Golf International with | with no comments

Filed under: Golf International, Ryder Cup, Paul Azinger, Valhalla Golf Club

Phil Mickelson Wishes to Play, Not Lead

Phil Mickelson was reluctant to take on a leadership role for the United States at this week’s Ryder Cup, despite being the most experienced American on the 12-man team. The left-hander will be representing his country for the seventh time in the biennial...

Posted Sep 17 2008, 10:27 AM by Golf International with | with no comments

Filed under: Golf International, Phil Mickelson, Paul Azinger, Anthony Kim

US Ryder Cup Players Seek Inspiration

From the Battle of the Alamo to Muhammad Ali, American Ryder Cup captains have never hesitated to link some great struggles to the U.S. battle with Europe for golf supremacy. While it would be hard to connect the blood-stained ground of the Alamo to the...

Posted Sep 17 2008, 10:25 AM by Golf International with | with no comments

Filed under: Golf International, Ryder Cup, Paul Azinger

Paul Azinger Names U.S. Wildcard Picks

Chad Campbell lingered in the parking lot of a Dallas hospital as his wife waited inside to get the latest report on their first child, due to be born later this week. He wanted a clear signal on his cell phone to hear the good news: Campbell is going...

Posted Sep 03 2008, 08:02 AM by Golf International with | with no comments

Filed under: Golf International, Ryder Cup, Paul Azinger, Steve Stricker, Hunter Mahan, Chad Campbell, J.B. Holmes

Vijay Singh Surges to Win with Closing 63

Vijay Singh kept pouring in birdie putts, 35 feet on one hole and 60 feet on the next, as cheers turned from disbelief to sheer amazement. That might be the last bit of excitement for this edition of the FedEx Cup. Despite a volatile new points system...

Posted Sep 02 2008, 07:23 AM by Golf International with | with no comments

Filed under: Golf International, Sergio Garcia, FedEx Cup, Ernie Els, Vijay Singh, Paul Azinger, Deutsche Bank Championship, Angel Cabrera

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