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Anthony Kim Vaults Four Shots Clear in the 2008 Tour Championship

Anthony Kim wore a red shirt, fired at flags and made birdies on almost half of his holes. So much for that Ryder Cup hangover. The way Kim played Thursday in the opening round of the Tour Championship, it was almost as if the Ryder Cup never ended. Four days after Kim humbled Sergio Garcia, he beat...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on 09-26-2008
European Top Stars Fail This Time

Europe came to Valhalla with the stars, the experience and arguably the hottest golfer on the planet. The Europeans left without the Ryder Cup, thanks in part to the Big Three that turned in a big zero. Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood and Padraig Harrington—who had combined for 35 victories during their...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on 09-22-2008
Anthony Kim Concedes Nothing

From the moment Anthony Kim stepped on the first green and saw two golf balls within 2 feet of the cup, he made it clear he wasn’t going to give Sergio Garcia anything Sunday in the Ryder Cup. “Good, good?” Garcia ask, suggesting they concede the birdies. “Let’s putt them,” Kim replied. Garcia rapped...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on 09-22-2008
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 Valhalla. It was different from being a player....

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on 09-19-2008
Opening Pairings Announced for the 2008 Ryder Cup

Phil Mickelson and rising star Anthony Kim will lead off for the Americans at the Ryder Cup on Friday, while defending champion Europe countered with Padraig Harrington, winner of the last two majors, and Robert Karlsson. After floating the idea of pairing the team’s two Kentucky natives, U.S. captain...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on 09-19-2008
Nick Faldo Has Clear Ideas on Pairings

Nick Faldo might want to keep his ideas close to his vest. The European captain was in a cart in front of the 11th green Wednesday at the Ryder Cup when he called Henrik Stenson over for a chat and pulled out a small notepad. Little did Faldo know, a British photographer was perched on a hill by the...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on 09-18-2008
Nick Faldo Stresses Team Unity

Europe’s team spirit has underpinned their dominance in five of the last six Ryder Cups and captain Nick Faldo has made that a priority for their title defence this week. In a symbolic but meaningful move on the first day of official practice at Valhalla Golf Club, the six-times major winner assembled...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on 09-17-2008
Sergio Garcia Ready to Lead European Team

Except for the freckles and playful grin, it’s a wonder anyone recognizes Sergio Garcia at the Ryder Cup. The Spaniard who can’t seem to make a 4-foot putt with a major championship on the line, can’t seem to miss from 20 feet when playing for a golf trophy he has to share. Garcia is considered the best...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on 09-17-2008
Sergio Garcia Still Searching for First Major

Sergio Garcia’s bid to win an elusive first major continues this week at the PGA Championship, the tournament where the Spaniard made his first great splash in 1999. Garcia, then 19, captivated the golfing world with his spirited challenge at Medinah where he exuberantly pushed Tiger Woods to the last...

Posted to Golf International Magazine Online (Weblog) by Golf International on 08-07-2008

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