


PGA Professional John Cregan describes the proper way to get the ball airborne with a FAIRWAY WOOD.
PGA Professional Rick Dytrych explains how to gain confidence from making SHORT PUTTS before your round
PGA Professional Laird Small demonstrates the proper way to hit a BUMP AND RUN
PGA Professional Roger Lundy shows a good technique for IMPROVING BALANCE in your swing.
PGA Professional Joe Plecker on how to enhance your scoring when chipping near the green.
In this installment of IMPROVE YOUR GAME video golfer analysis, PGA of America Director of Instruction Rick Martino uses a student to demonstrate when to pitch vs. using a full-swing. For more videos like this, visit PGA.com/IMPROVE.
Most amateurs believe that in order to hit a straight golf shot, their club face needs to be perfectly square at impact. According to PGA Professional Richard Brasser, nothing could be further from the truth. In this week's video lesson, Brasser uses the swing of PGA Tour Ernie Els to show how the club needs to rotate through the impact area to create an optimum shot.
We're all amazed at how PGA Tour players hit the ball as far as they do with what appears to be minimal effort. It's called "tempo." In this week's V1 Golf lesson, Les Taylor, the director of instruction at Swing 'N Tempo in Fullerton, Calif., shows how video analysis helped one of his students improve her tempo and thus increase her distance and accuracy.
Chicken wings can be great for the appetite, but they can kill a golf swing. In this week's V1 Golf video feature, Scott Wilson of the Crystal Mountain Golf School in Thompsonville, Mich., uses the swing of PGA Tour player Grant Waite to demonstrate how one of his students is hampered by a common ailment called the "chicken wing" swing.
PGA Professional Judy Alvarez has a simple philosophy about posture: the club face, shaft, arms and back are all connected. Incorrect posture creates an incorrect swing. Alvarez demonstrates by comparing a 10-handicapper with that of a Champions Tour hopeful.
Given his duties as Team USA Captain for the 35th Ryder Cup Matches, Hal Sutton hasn't played much tournament golf. But he still has a solid golf swing. Watch as Shaun Bezilla, the director of instruction at Traverse Bay Golf Club in Harbor Springs, Mich., uses V1 Golf swing analysis tools to compare one his student's swings to Sutton's.
Team USA Ryder Cup member Fred Funk consistently ranks among the most accurate drivers on the PGA Tour. Longtime Oakland Hills CC member Walt Tomyn, on the other hand, constantly fights inconsistent shots. Watch as Oakland Hills director of instruction Steve Brady uses V1 Golf video tools to illustrate how Tomyn's swing differs from Funk's.
Richard Irwin plays to a 9-handicap at Oakland Hills CC, site of next week's 35th Ryder Cup Matches. But when Oakland Hills director of instruction Steve Brady uses V1 Golf video tools to compare Irwin's swing with that of Team Europe Captain Bernhard Langer, you'll see that Irwin could help himself by making a few adjustments.
Like most players with poor posture at address, Marc Miller, a 15-handicapper, struggles with consistency. In this week's V1 Golf video feature, PGA Professionals Jim Flick and Brian O'Neill use the swing of Team Europe Ryder Cup player Paul Casey to point out where Miller makes his biggest mistake.
Ball position effect on Fat / Thin shots
Impact drill.
When San Francisco 49ers great Dwight Clark was struggling to gain more distance with his irons, he turned to PGA Professional Richard Brasser. Watch as Brasser gets Clark thinking about hitting a nail on the head rather than hitting a golf ball.
Two Ball Drill
Chanell is a beginning golfer who struggles to maintain control of her swing at the bottom. Enter PGA of America Director of Instruction Rick Martino, who uses V1 Golf swing analysis tools to show you how his two-tee drill improved her swing results.
Hip bump
Club Sequence.
Left toe out fix.
When reigning Women's U.S. Open champion Hilary Lunke needed some help with her swing, she turned to PGA Professional Todd Sones. After carefully dissecting her swing, Sones found that her takeaway was a little off plane and she was a little long at the top of her backswing.
Collapsed Arms.
When a student came to PGA Professional Linda Mulherin complaining of a lack of consistency with the direction of his shots, she used V1Golf swing analysis software to see that his takeaway was his main problem. Watch as she works to get his swing back on plane.
2 club drill.
Right shoulder fix.
As a former No. 1 draft pick of the Detroit Pistons, Greg Kelser could shoot, dribble and pass with the best of them. But when it came to fixing his flawed golf swing, the 6-foot-7 forward-turned-TV analyst visited PGA Professional Butch Rhodes, who used V1Golf swing analysis tools to pinpoint the problem.
It doesn't matter what your back swing looks like, just as long as you get in the proper position at the moment of impact. So says PGA Professional Keith Reese, the head golf professional at Valhalla Golf Club, in this week's Improve Your Game V1Golf feature.
The grip setup drill
Perhaps no other facet of the golf swing affects ball flight as much as the grip. In this week's Improve Your Game V1Golf feature, Dr. Jim Suttie, the 2000 PGA Teacher of the Year, shows you how to correctly grip a golf club while avoiding some common flaws.
The 'exaggerated pump fix.'
The 'slap' drill for impact.
Shift weight to fix the dreaded 'shank.'
Focusing on impact to finish.
Lloyd Johnson, a teaching professional at Birchwood Farms G & CC in Harbor Springs, Mich., has worked with Tour players Craig Perks, Grant Waite and others. Watch as Johnson uses V1Golf to compare the swing of a student with that of Waite.
Left hand on club shaft drill.
Keeping upper body centered.
The pump drill.
Right-arm step drill.
Shoulder-to-shoulder drill.
A common struggle for many amateurs is finding the proper arm position during the down swing, a move that determines the flight of the ball. Watch and listen as PGA Professional Ross Kroeker uses V1 Swing Analysis tools to identify and correct improper arm position with one of his students.
Backswing fix.
What do you get when you give the best PGA of America golf instructor the best video swing analysis tools? You get Laird Small, the PGA of America 2003 Teacher of the Year, using V1 Golf software to explain his thoughts on the golf swing.
Rolling arms drill.
Right-heel-up fix.
Ball position.
Maintain spine angle.
PGA Professional Michelle Drinkard works with a pupil who struggles with her posture. As she critiques her student's swing using V1Golf Swing Analysis, she explains how proper posture is the springboard to a sound swing.
Spine angle.
Hip-high to hip-high.
Swing plane.
Swing shape.
Watch/Listen as PGA Master Professional and Dir. of Instruction Rick Martino uses V1Golf swing analysis tools to evaluate the swing of a student before comparing the student's swing to that of former PGA Champion Davis Love III.
Aim & Alignment
Target line drill.
The driver is the hardest club in the bag to hit because it has the least amount of loft. In this exclusive Improve Your Game video lesson, 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause makes hitting the driver a whole lot easier by showing you the proper way to distribute your weight and hit it straight.
We're all amazed at how PGA Tour players hit the ball as far as they do with what appears to be minimal effort. It's called "tempo." In this week's V1 Golf lesson, Les Taylor, the director of instruction at Swing 'N Tempo in Fullerton, Calif., shows how video analysis helped one of his students improve her tempo and thus increase her distance and accuracy.
Team USA Ryder Cup member Fred Funk consistently ranks among the most accurate drivers on the PGA Tour. Longtime Oakland Hills CC member Walt Tomyn, on the other hand, constantly fights inconsistent shots. Watch as Oakland Hills director of instruction Steve Brady uses V1 Golf video tools to illustrate how Tomyn's swing differs from Funk's.
There's are several reasons why Glen Hnatiuk has never finished out of the top 10 in driving accuracy in his 12 years on the PGA Tour. In this week's Improve Your Game feature, PGA Professional Ron Gring uses V1Golf swing analysis tools to show you why.
From the Champions Tour to the local muni, all senior players struggle with trying to gain more distance with their golf shots. But as PGA Professional Charlie Sorrell shows in this week's V1Golf video feature, one area seniors can work on for more distance is the wrist hinge.
PGA Professional John Kasper demonstrates two DIFFERENT SWING TYPES that incorporate different swing planes.
PGA Professional Ben Alexander on how to hit shots from a fairway bunker.
PGA Professional Joe Plecker on how to enhance your scoring when chipping near the green.
Getting the ball airborne is essential to playing good golf, so why do so many players struggle with this? PGA Professional Stan Sayers shares some tips on how "rise" to the occasion.
Envious of the beautiful sound of a perfectly struck iron shot? In this exclusive Improve Your Game video lesson, 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause demonstrates how to ensure that you make perfect contact.
Finding a putter that matches your stroke is the key to your success with the short stick. 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause explains the importance of using a putter that's right for you in this exclusive Improve Your Game video lesson.
It's not just a cliche. In this exclusive Improve Your Game video lesson, 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause explains that by letting the club do the work you will become a stronger, more successful long-iron player.
Ball position effect on Fat / Thin shots
Shaft Against Hip
PGA Professional Dave Arancio on long bunker shots vs. short bunker shots.
PGA Professional Mark Burke on how to hit an approach shot from the FAIRWAY ROUGH.
PGA Professional Kevin Weeks explains how to play a bunker shot from a BURIED LIE
PGA Professional Laird Small uses a 6-iron as a different way to NAVIGATE SHORT CHIPS around the green.
Too many amateurs struggle with a shot that really isn't that hard, so says PGA Professional Kevin Weeks who demostrates the proper way to handle greenside bunkers.
Finding a putter that matches your stroke is the key to your success with the short stick. 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause explains the importance of using a putter that's right for you in this exclusive Improve Your Game video lesson.
In this exclusive Improve Your Game video lesson, 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause examines the troubles golfers have on those short shots around the green and goes on to show you the proper way to hit a successful bump and run that will get the ball closer to the hole and help you save par.
Many of the nicer golf courses you play will be hilly and produce a variety of uneven lies. In this exclusive Improve Your Game video lesson, 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause shows you how to hit successful shots from both uphill and downhill lies.
We all know that the only way to low scores in golf is through a solid short game. Included in that reality is the ability to hit crisp, consistent pitch shots. In this exclusive Improve Your Game video lesson, 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause shows you how to perfect your pitching technique.
In this installment of IMPROVE YOUR GAME video golfer analysis, PGA of America Director of Instruction Rick Martino uses a student to demonstrate when to hit a "flop shot" onto the green versus a bump-and-run shot. For more videos like this, visit PGA.com/IMPROVE.
The most common mistake amateurs make when trying to hit a lofted pitch shot is allowing the hands to get ahead of the clubhead at impact. In this week's Improve Your Game video lesson, PGA Professional Eric Johnson, the director of instruction at The Breakers Palm Beach (Fla.), works with one of his students to correct a flaw in her pitching.
Fix early release
PGA Professional Laird Small shows us how to CHIP WITH A FAIRWAY WOOD around the green.
The scoring putts, the three and four footers, are essential to any good scoring round. But too many people struggle with these "easy" putts. PGA Professional Craig Stevens offers ideas on how to make sure these putts find the hole.
Poor technique leads to the putting yips, says 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause. In this exclusive Improve Your Game video lesson, Krause offers advice on how to combat those yips and develop a confident stroke.
People are mesmerized by the ability of touring professionals to make the ball spin. In this exclusive Improve Your Game video lesson, 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause explains how you too can make the ball dance.
In this exclusive Improve Your Game video lesson, 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause discusses the flaws many of us have with our putting stroke. Krause demonstrates precisely what needs to be done to cure those flaws and offers up some instructional drills that can help you.
Good posture is essential to a good golf swing. But did you know that good posture plays an equally important roll in good putting? Todd Sones, owner of Todd Sones Impact Golf in Vernon, Ill., works with a talented junior who wants to become a better putter. Watch as Sones uses V1Golf video tools to illustrate how his student can improve his posture -- and his putting.
If you struggle with pulled putts, PGA Master Professional Charlie Sorrell has an idea of what the problem might be. Sorrell, of the Sorrell School of Golf at Golf Meadows in Stockbridge, Ga., uses V1 Golf swing analysis software to show that opening the putter face on the way back allows you to release the putter head through the stroke. The result, he says, "will change your life."
PGA Professional Jimmy Bals explains how to play an UPHILL CHIP over a greenside hazard.
PGA Professional Bob Darling Jr. talks about the right way to play different UPHILL CHIP SHOTS.
PGA Professional Brian Manzella shows a simple trick for improving SWING MECHANICS.
PGA Professional Walt Chapman explains how to execute consistent iron shots by focusing on taking a proper divot.
Ball position and a complete body turn are essential to having success with those long iron shots from bunkers. In this exclusive Improve Your Game video lesson, 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause demonstrates how to do this.
2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause takes the mystery out of escaping a buried lie in a bunker. The shot may not be as difficult as you thought it was.
One of the highest risk shots in golf is attempting to hit a fairway wood out of a bunker. In this exclusive Improve Your Game video lesson, 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause demonstrates how to go about hitting this shot.
Amongst professional golfers, a majority would agree that the most difficult shot they face in a given round is the 40-60-yard bunker shot. In this exclusive Improve Your Game video lesson, 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause explains how that shot can be made a little easier for you.
In this installment of IMPROVE YOUR GAME video golfer analysis, PGA of America Director of Instruction Rick Martino talks about pro techniques for bunker play. For more videos like this, visit PGA.com/IMPROVE.
One of the most difficult and intimidating shots for many amateur golfers is the bunker shot. But with a little practice, you can make the sand your friend. In this week's V1 Golf video lesson, Dr. Jim Suttie, the 2000 National PGA Teacher of the Year, uses the swing of Champions Tour player John Harris to demonstrate proper bunker shot technique.
People are mesmerized by the ability of touring professionals to make the ball spin. In this exclusive Improve Your Game video lesson, 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause explains how you too can make the ball dance.
In order to play like a pro, you should prepare like one. Zach Johnson talks about his pre-round warmup.
PGA Professional Laird Small shows us how to CHIP WITH A FAIRWAY WOOD around the green.
The unique swing of Kenny Perry may not look like the classic swing of a PGA Tour player. But when PGA Professional Ron Gring dissects Perry's action using V1Golf Swing analysis tools, you'll see it's as sound as they come.
Club path and face.
PGA Professional Ben Alexander on how to hit shots from a fairway bunker.
PGA Professional Bob Darling Jr. talks about the right way to play different UPHILL CHIP SHOTS.
PGA Professional Brian Manzella shows a simple trick for improving SWING MECHANICS.
Ball position and a complete body turn are essential to having success with those long iron shots from bunkers. In this exclusive Improve Your Game video lesson, 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause demonstrates how to do this.
2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause takes the mystery out of escaping a buried lie in a bunker. The shot may not be as difficult as you thought it was.
Amongst professional golfers, a majority would agree that the most difficult shot they face in a given round is the 40-60-yard bunker shot. In this exclusive Improve Your Game video lesson, 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause explains how that shot can be made a little easier for you.
As we'll see this week during the Masters, Augusta Golf Club is a very hilly course that produces a variety of uneven lies. In this exclusive Improve Your Game video lesson, 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year Peter Krause shows you how to hit successful shots from both uphill and downhill lies.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Derek Lowe can blow a fastball by a major league hitter, but the right-hander struggles with his balance on the golf course. Watch as PGA Professional Dr. Jim Suttie, the 2000 PGA Teacher of the Year, uses V1Golf to illustrate where Lowe's swing differs from that of former PGA Tour player Chip Beck.
In order to play like a pro, you should prepare like one. Zach Johnson talks about his pre-round warmup.
PGA Tour Titleist players talk about their routines for pre-round warm-ups.
The American team, led by Paul Azinger, hold the Ryder Cup trophy and listen to the National Anthem of the United States of America after their thrilling win at Valhalla.
American Captain Paul Azinger talks about the U.S. victory in the 2008 Ryder Cup and what it means.
European Captain Nick Faldo talks about a difficult loss for his European team and gives credit to the solid play of the U.S. players.
Kentucky native Kenny Perry reflects on his inspired play on the final day of the Ryder Cup and thanks the fans for their great support.
Boo Weekley looks back at his stellar play in the 2008 Ryder Cup and how he help his American team win for the first time since 1999.
A European missed putt seals the 2008 Ryder Cup for the American team. The team celebrates and Captain Azinger talks about the meaning of this victory.
Boo Weekley hits an eagle from the frontside bunker to take the hole in spectacular fashion.
Anthony Kim finishes off Sergio Garcia in his singles match on Sunday to earn another point for the U.S. Team. Kim talks about his Ryder Cup experience.
American Captain Paul Azinger talks about his team's play on Day 2, and how to keep it going on Sunday's singles matches.
European Captain Nick Faldo talks about what his team needs to do on Sunday retain the Ryder Cup.
Ian Poulter, who has earned three points thus far, hopes his team has enough to come back from trailing heading into Sunday.
With Anthony Kim looking on, Phil Mickelson just misses a putt to extend their morning match. They would lose 2&1.
NBCSports.com showcases Justin Leonard's great chip in on the 4th hole en route to earning half a point on Day 2.
Justin Rose speaks about his morning match victory at 4&3 with Ian Poulter over Chad Campbell and Stewart Cink.
With the help of Henrik Stenson, Oliver Wilson was able to win a point in his first ever Ryder Cup match against Anthony Kim and Phil Mickelson.
Sergio Garcia gets fired up after sinking a long birdie on No. 8, but Steve Stricker answers to halve the hole during their afternoon match on Day 2.
Kenny Perry and Jim Furyk add a point to the American lead with a morning match win over Padraig Harrington and Robert Karlsson.
U.S. Captain Paul Azinger talks about his team's solid play on Day 1 of the Ryder Cup and looks ahead.
Boo Weekley talks reflects on how the crowd supported him in his halved match in Day 1 of the Ryder Cup.
Nick Faldo reflects on his European team's effort in Day 1 of the Ryder Cup and how to rebound on Saturday.
European Ryder Cup veteran Lee Westwood talks about his Friday matches and how the European team can bounce back on Day 2.
Phil Mickelson sinks a great birdie on the 17th hole to to give himself and Anthony Kim the lead, and Justin Leonard makes a dramatic chip to help seal a point in his match during Day 1 play at the Ryder Cup.
Phil Mickelson shows off his short game on the 14th hole on Day 1 of the Ryder Cup.
European Captain Nick Faldo introduces his team at the opening ceremony, and offers his outlook heading into the 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club.
American Captain Paul Azinger speaks during the opening ceremony of the Ryder Cup, and introduces his squad that will challenge the Europeans.
Grant Boone and Brian Katrek break down both teams and look ahead to this year's Ryder Cup from the Valhalla.
The U.S. team, led by Paul Azinger look for revenge against the European team led by Nick Faldo at the 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla.
The Europeans dominated the Americans at The K Club, capped off by inspired play by Darren Clarke, to once again capture a Ryder Cup victory.
The United States pulled away with a super Saturday showing, taking seven of eight matches en route to a big win at Walton Heath Golf Club, Surrey, England.
The closest Ryder Cup in 14 years came down to Sunday's last singles match, with Tom Watson defeating Bernard Gallacher to give the U.S. its seventh straight win.
At The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield, England, Scotland's Sam Torrance and Spain's Seve Ballesteros lead the Europeans to their first victory over the Americans since 1957.
For the first time in Ryder Cup history, the Europeans win back-to-back matches, this time with their first victory on American soil.
Sparked by singles victories by unheralded Philip Walton of Ireland and Howard Clark of England, the Europeans rallied to win back the Ryder Cup.
The Ryder Cup returned to European hands thanks to a dominating singles performance at The Belfry, highlighted by an Irishman named Paul McGinley and his steely nerves.
The Europeans dominated the Americans like never before, cruising to a record 18 1/2-9 1/2 win over a U.S. team that included Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Davis Love III and Jim Furyk.
The Americans combined for 23 birdies and just three bogeys during Sunday's singles matches to register the largest -- and most improbable -- comeback in Ryder Cup history.
The United States retains the Ryder Cup thanks to powerful efforts from Tom Kite, Raymond Floyd and Davis Love III.
After 28 matches and numerous lead changes, the moment to decide which team would secure the Ryder Cup trophy came down to a six-foot putt. A putt Bernhard Langer would rather forget.
For only the second time in Ryder Cup history, the matches were halved, but it was good enough to enable Europe to retain the cup for a third straight time.
U.S. team captain addresses the struggles of the U.S. team in past Ryder Cups.
Team captains Paul Azinger and Nick Faldo talk about Valhalla as the site of the 2008 Ryder Cup.
European team captain Nick Faldo looks ahead to the challenge of leading his squad at the 2008 Ryder Cup.
Entering his 11th Ryder Cup, Nick Faldo explains who he'd like to follow in the footsteps of as a captain.
Paul Azinger and Nick Faldo both explain the passion and prestige of the Ryder Cup in the golf world.
Captain Paul Azinger on what it will take to compete with a strong European team
Roger Warren and Paul Azinger explain the new point system and selection.
Paul Azinger is introduced as the captain of the 2008 US Ryder Cup team.
Darren Clarke focuses on his emotional Ryder Cup experience.
Colin Montgomerie believes that the Europeans are on a Ryder Cup roll.
Closing Ceremonies at The K Club bring the 2006 edition of the Ryder Cup to an end.
Check out all the great highlights from Team Europe's victory
Woods, Mickelson and Furyk discuss their disappointing Ryder Cup performance
Captain Tom Lehman proud of the American team despite disappointing defeat
Grant Boone details the events of the day as Team Europe cruised to a Ryder Cup victory.
Team Europe and Team USA made great putts during Ryder Cup action on Sunday
Ian Woosnam on how it felt to European team to a Ryder Cup victory.
Europe, unbeaten in the afternoon foursomes, take a two point lead into the second day of The 2006 Ryder Cup with the momentum with the home side
DiMarco comments on the U.S. team's poor putting performance
Olazabal and Clarke comment on the disappointing play of Woods
Paul Casey hits a hole-in-one on the 14th hole, Saturday at the K Club.
Garcia and Casey credit team chemistry for their success thus far
Lehman is confident, but Montgomerie warns against comparisons to the '99 Ryder Cup
Grant Boone gives you all the action from Ireland as Team Europe solidifies its lead.
Darren Clarke talks about his emotional return to golf after play Friday morning.
USA team captain Tom Lehman announces the matchups for Friday
Grant Boone reports on Team Europe taking a slim lead after morning action,Friday, at the 2006 Ryder Cup.
Flyover video of hole 1 at The K Club.
Flyover video of hole 6 at The K Club.
Flyover video of hole 5 at The K Club.
Flyover video of hole 2 at The K Club.
Flyover video of hole 18 at The K Club.
Flyover video of hole 9 at The K Club.
Garcia describes the pride he has playing in the Ryder Cup and scoring some points against Tiger.
Jim Furyk attempts to explain his tough day at The K Club.
Grant Boone and Andy Farrell detail First Round action from the 2006 Ryder Cup.
Flyover video of hole 10 at The K Club.
Aside from a couple of bumps in the road European Captain Ian Woosnam is pleased.
Grant Boone reports from the Opening Ceremonies of the 2006 Ryder Cup.
European captain Ian Woosnam introduces the team he hopes will win the Ryder Cup.
Tom Lehman introduces American team in the Ryder Cup Open Ceremony
Colin Montgomerie and U.S. players think Tom Lehman has built a strong bond amongst his team
Tom Lehman and Ian Woosnam announce the pairings for the 2006 Ryder Cup
Players put on a show for fans despite inclement weather on Wedensday
Phil Mickelson says the emotion of teeing off at the Ryder Cup is like no other.
Watch Tiger Woods' comments about the controversy surrounding his wife's alleged modeling photos
Sergio Garcia says the American team should not be underestimated.
Watch part two of Tiger Woods' Wednesday's news conference
Ian Woosnam thinks the weather conditions may be an advantage to the Europeans
Watch part two of Tiger Woods' Wednesday's news conference
Grant Boone reports on the weather and how players on both sides are preparing for the Ryder Cup.
Paul McGinley on the impact the Ryder Cup has had on his homeland of Ireland
Stewart Cink says captain Tom Lehman has the American team focused on the task at hand.
Captain Ian Woosnam pleased with the relaxed atmosphere surrounding the European team
Lee Westwood describes the buzz surrounding The K Club during Tuesday's practice round
Jim Furyk looks forward to his pairing with Tiger Woods and the attention that comes with it
Darren Clarke talks about his emotions on and off the course heading into the Ryder Cup.
Jose Maria Olazabal and Robert Karlsson on the significance of the Ryder Cup.
European Team Captain Ian Woosnam does not feel like underestimating the Americans.
Tom Lehman sizes up the European team as the Ryder Cup approaches.
Captain Tom Lehman selects Stewart Cink and Scott Verplank for the U.S. Ryder Cup Team.
Stewart Cink and Scott Verplank join Tom Lehman to speak on their Ryder Cup selections.
Colin Montgomerie on the lingering effects of the 99 Ryder Cup and how his team will respond to the pressure.
The two Ryder Cup captains say they paired their best players for Thursday's action.
A wrap-up of Saturday's performance of Team Europe, as they took a commanding 11-6 lead.
A review of Sunday's play as Team Europe continued their dominance in singles play, winning the Ryder Cup by the largest margin in history.
The United States pulled away with a super Saturday showing, taking seven of eight matches en route to a big win at Walton Heath Golf Club, Surrey, England.
The closest Ryder Cup in 14 years came down to Sunday's last singles match, with Tom Watson defeating Bernard Gallacher to give the U.S. its seventh straight win.
At The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield, England, Scotland's Sam Torrance and Spain's Seve Ballesteros lead the Europeans to their first victory over the Americans since 1957.
For the first time in Ryder Cup history, the Europeans win back-to-back matches, this time with their first victory on American soil.
For only the second time in Ryder Cup history, the matches were halved, but it was good enough to enable Europe to retain the cup for a third straight time.
After 28 matches and numerous lead changes, the moment to decide which team would secure the Ryder Cup trophy came down to a six-foot putt. A putt Bernhard Langer would rather forget.
The United States retains the Ryder Cup thanks to powerful efforts from Tom Kite, Raymond Floyd and Davis Love III.
Sparked by singles victories by unheralded Philip Walton of Ireland and Howard Clark of England, the Europeans rallied to win back the Ryder Cup.
The Americans combined for 23 birdies and just three bogeys during Sunday's singles matches to register the largest -- and most improbable -- comeback in Ryder Cup history.
The Europeans dominated the Americans like never before, cruising to a record 18 1/2-9 1/2 win over a U.S. team that included Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Davis Love III and Jim Furyk.
The Ryder Cup returned to European hands thanks to a dominating singles performance at The Belfry, highlighted by an Irishman named Paul McGinley and his steely nerves.
Beau Estes wrap up the exciting final round from Oakland Hills as Padraig Harrington wins the 90th PGA Championship.
Padraig Harrington talks about winning The Open Championship and the 90th PGA Championship back to back.
Padraig Harrington claims his third major in thirteen months by making four clutch putts on the back nine to win the 90th PGA Championship.
Sergio Garcia spoke with the media after finishing tied for second with Ben Curtis at the 90th PGA Championship.
Harrington and Garcia are battling for the PGA Championship. Both hit great drives on the par three No. 17 and made their pars.
Sergio Garcia almost holes an eagle on No. 15 during the fourth round of the PGA Championship.
Padraig Harrington birdies No. 13 to share the lead with Garcia at the PGA Championship.
Ben Curtis after being a top of the leaderboard has scored 3 straight bogeys on Nos. 8, and 10 during the fourth round of the PGA Championship.
J.B. Holmes hopes of winning the 90th PGA Championship came to halt. He tripled bogeyed No. 1 and doubled No. 3 and No. 7. during the fourth round of the PGA Championship.
Fredrik Jacobson gets a hole-in-one on No. 13 during the fourth round of the PGA Championship.
Phil Mickelson started the fourth round on fire. He birdied No.2, No. 3 and No.4 at the PGA Championship.
Ben Curtis birdies No. 1 and is in the hunt during the fourth round of the PGA Championship.
Sergio Garcia is off to a great fourth with birdies No. 1 and eagles No.2. during the 90th PGA Championship.
Ben Curtis sits alone atop the leaderboard as the final round of play gets underway at Oakland Hills and that suits him just fine.
Henrik Stenson, who finds himself one shot off the lead at the 90th PGA Championship, says he will keep his game steady in hopes of taking it all
Beau Estes gets you caught up on all the early action during the completion of third round play Sunday from Oakland Hills.
Beau Estes gets you caught up on how bad weather suspended third round play at the 90th PGA Championship from Oakland Hills.
Andres Romero slays The Monster shooting a 5-under 65 at Oakland Hills tying the course record during the third round at the PGA Championship. He addressed the media.
Charlie Wi talks about the weather conditions and just having fun heading into the third round at the PGA Championship.
David Toms talks about the weather conditions before he begins the third round of the PGA Championship.
Ben Curtis talks about being one shot off the lead heading into the third round of the PGA Championship.
Graeme McDowell just misses a hole in one on the No. 13 during the third round of the PGA Championship.
Camillo Villegas hits his second shot close to the pin on the par-4 eleventh hole, setting up a birdie.
Ernie Els punches a beautiful chip shot from off the No. 9 green and just misses a birdie during the third round of the PGA Championship.
Beau Estes gets you caught up on all the early action during third round play at the 90th PGA Championship from Oakland Hills.
Andres Romero birdies the par-4 tenth hole and moves up the leaderboard.
Marc Fein gets you caught up on all the action during second round play at the 90th PGA Championship from Oakland Hills.
Sergio Garcia talks about four putting No. 17 for a double bogey during the second round of the PGA Championship.
Baddeley talks about battling the course during the second round of the PGA Championship.
Jeev Milkha Singh talks about his experience at the PGA Championship.
David Toms hits a great tee shot on the par 3 No. 13 almosting making a hole in one during the second round of the PGA Championship.
Daniel Chopra hits a backwards chip shot from off the 15th green and sticks it close. he makes his par during the second round of the PGA Championship.
Phil Mickelson makes a birdie putt on the par-3 thirteenth hole to pull to even par.
Phil Mickelson uses a great approach to tap in for birdie on the par-4 fifth hole and takes a share of the lead.
Marc Fein gets you caught up on all the early action during the second round of the 90th PGA Championship from Oakland Hills.
Robert Allenby chips in for birdie on the par-4 fifteenth hole to get below the projected cut line.
Jeev Milkha Singh makes a long birdie on No. 11. He is the current leader of the second round at the PGA Championship.
Ben Curtis talks about his second round at the PGA Championship.
J.B. Holmes birdies the par-4 fourteenth to take a one shot lead.
Angel Cabrera uses a strong drive to set up a birdie on the par-5 second hole to tie for the lead.
Marc Fein gets you caught up on all the action during the opening round of the 90th PGA Championship from Oakland Hills.
Sean O'Hair talks about playing for a PGA Championship and vying for a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup Team.
Phil Mickelson talks about his first round and the course conditions at the PGA Championship.
Sergio Garcia talks about his first round and the conditions at Oakland Hills Country Club.
Ernie Els makes a putt on the par-3 ninth hole to keep his score at even par.
Sergio Garcia makes a tough birdie on No. 6 during the first round of the PGA Championship.
Ben Curtis makes a birdie putt on the par-4 first hole to tie Retief Goosen for the lead.
Phil Mickelson misses a par putt on the par-3 ninth and ends his round at even par.
Marc Fein gets you caught up on all the early action during the opening round of the 90th PGA Championship from Oakland Hills.
Padraig Harrington almost gets a hole in one on No. 3. He is currently leading round one of the PGA Championship.
Paul Azinger makes an eagle putt on the par-5 twelfth.
Jim Furyk birdies the 14th hole with a beautiful chip in during the first round of the PGA Championship.
A look ahead at the drama in store at this year's PGA Championship at Oakland Hills.
Tiger Woods hoists the Wanamaker Trophy for the fourth time following the 2007 PGA Championship at Southern Hills.
View the 435 yard, par 4 first hole at Oakland Hills.
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View the 387 yard, par 4 sixth hole at Oakland Hills.
View the 449 yard, par 4 seventh hole at Oakland Hills.
View the 491 yard, par 4 eighth hole at Oakland Hills.
View the 257 yard, par 3 ninth hole at Oakland Hills.
View the 462 yard, par 4 tenth hole at Oakland Hills.
View the 423 yard, par 4 eleventh hole at Oakland Hills.
View the 593 yard, par 5 twelfth hole at Oakland Hills.
View the 191 yard, par 3 thirteenth hole at Oakland Hills.
View the 501 yard, par 4 fourteenth hole at Oakland Hills.
View the 238 yard, par 3 fifteenth hole at Oakland Hills.
View the 406 yard, par 4 sixteenth hole at Oakland Hills.
View the 238 yard, par 3 seventeenth hole at Oakland Hills.
View the 498 yard, par 4 eighteenth hole at Oakland Hills.
Danny McNulty gets you caught up on all the action from Southern Hills as Tiger Woods wins the PGA Championship.
Danny McNulty gets you caught up on all the action from Southern Hills during the final round of the PGA Championship.
Woody Austin says finishing second at the PGA Championship is a breakthrough in his career.
Simon Dyson sizes up the importance of setting himself up for a potential top-10 in a major.
Tiger Woods sizes up securing his fourth PGA Championship and first major win of the year.
Woody Austin draws within two shots of Tiger Woods with a nice birdie on the third hole.
Ernie Els draws back into contention early in the final round.
Tiger Woods saves par on the first hole of the day, bogeys the second, but comes back with a birdie on the fourth hole to maintain his lead.
Tiger Woods knocks in a par putt on the 18th hole to secure his 13th major title.
Tiger Woods and Stephen Ames address a touchy subject from 2006 and look ahead to the final round of the PGA Championship.
John Daly recalls his 1991 PGA Championship victory and looks ahead to this year's final round.
Stephen Ames starts his final round off with bogeys on his first two holes.
Tiger Woods talks about winning his 13th major and first as a father.
Phil Mickelson sizes up how his wrist injury has impacted his season.
Ernie Els talks about trying to hunt down Tiger Woods and getting back to becoming one of the world's elite players.
Danny McNulty gets you caught up on all the action from Southern Hills during third round play at the PGA Championship.
Danny McNulty gets you caught up on all the action from Southern Hills during the third round of the PGA Championship.
Just three strokes off the lead, Stephen Ames says he isn't going to be Tiger watching.
Tiger Woods talks about trying to seal the deal Sunday like he's done so well in the past.
Stuart Appleby birdies the fourth hole to get back to even par during third round action.
Despite his strong performance Saturday, Boo Weekley says he would have rather been landing a prize catch.
Ernie Els insists that despite Tiger Woods' commanding lead, he isn't giving up.
John Daly gets back into red figures with a birdie on the par-5 fifth hole in the third round of the PGA Championship.
Tom Lehman gets a stroke back with a nice chip from the rough that drops for a birdie on the eighth hole in the third round of the PGA Championship.
Tiger Woods follows a fine par save on the third hole with his first birdie of the third round on the fourth hole at the PGA Championship.
Scott Verplank birdies the ninth hole to get back to 4-under during third round action.
Nathan Green makes an eagle on the 13th hole, moving him to 2-under par during third round action.
Bob Fiscella gets you caught up on all the action from Southern Hills during second round play at the PGA Championship.
Bob Fiscella gets you caught up on all the action from Southern Hills during round two of the PGA Championship.
Phil Mickelson talks about his round Friday and says Scott Verplank might be the guy to beat.
Despite bogeying the final two holes, Geoff Ogilvy is in good spirts as he is tied for third at 3-under.
Phil Mickelson talks about his 69 in the second round of the PGA Championship.
Adam Scott makes birdie on the fourth hole to get back to even par during second round action at Southern Hills.
Scott Verplank shoots a 66 in the second round, good enough for the clubhouse lead at 4-under par for the PGA Championship.
Tiger Woods talks about posting a 63 during second round action.
Tiger Woods makes three early birdies in his second round to gain ground on the leaders at the PGA Championship.
John Senden saves par on the 15th hole to remain among the leaders at 3-under during second round action
After starting on the back nine, Phil Mickelson makes birdie on the first hole to get back to 2-over par in round two.
Tiger Woods chips in for birdie to grab the lead at 5-under, but Geoff Ogilvy answers with a long birdie putt on the 16th to draw even once again at the PGA Championship.
Stephen Ames grabs a share of the lead at 3-under par with a birdie on the 13th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship.
Tiger Woods talks about just missing history and his bid to make it seven straight major wins when leading after 36 holes.
Graeme Storm, in his first PGA Championship, sits atop the leaderboard after 18 holes at Southern Hills.
Padraig Harrington talks about trying to follow up his Open Championship win with with a victory at Southern Hills.
Arron Oberholser talks about his 2-under-par 68 performance Thursday.
A candid John Daly talks about his success in the first round despite no practice at Southern Hills.
John Daly makes par on No. 18 to stay at 3-under during first round action.
Angel Cabrera posts a 10 on the par-3 sixth hole in the first round of the PGA Championship.
Tiger Woods and John Daly are among the leaders early in round one at the PGA Championship.
Round two leader Graeme Storm talks about how working in a cake factory may have him back on the road to success.
John Daly on his opening round 67 that put him among the leaders at the PGA Championship.
Tiger Woods talks about the playing conditions at Southern Hills and his first round.
Tiger Woods makes an easy par on the 11th hole during first round action.
Tiger Woods reaches the long par-5 fifth hole in two shots, but leaves his eagle attempt just short.
Bob Tway birdies the 16th hole during first round action.
Graeme Storm fires a first round 65 to put him atop the leaderboard at the PGA Championship.
Graeme Storms holds onto lead with a chip-in birdie on the second hole during first round action.
Phil Mickelson birdies the 4th hole and gets to 2-under during the first round action
Stewart Cink talks about trying to move past his 2001 U.S. Open showing on the 18th green at Southern Hills.
Jim Furyk addresses his back injury and outlook for the PGA Championship.
Sergio Garcia talks about trying to bounce back from his Carnoustie collapse.
PGA of America CEO Joe Steranka discusses the state of the association at the PGA Championship.
Tiger Woods talks about the condition of Southern Hills Country Club and his desire to win the final major of the season.
Ernie Els discusses the challenge foreign players face in the PGA Championship.
The challenge of Southern Hills intrigues Phil Mickelson heading into the PGA Championship.
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Will another new face join the list of major winners at this year's PGA Championship at Southern Hills?
We review the past PGA Championship winners and their chance for success at Southern Hills
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Look back at Phil Mickelson's 2005 PGA Championship triumph at Baltusrol.
In 1999, Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia battled for the PGA Championship at Medinah. Relive the moments with PGA Champ Replay.
In 2001 at The Atlanta Athletic Club, David Toms conquered a strong field by finishing with a 15-under-par 265 to set a major championship record for 72 holes.
All the best shots from Medinah's final round.
Tiger Woods went to Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., in 2000 and became the first back-to-back PGA Champion since Denny Shute (36-37).
Watch Tiger Woods' hole by hole highlights from his memorable win at Medinah.
Presentation of the Wannamaker Trophy to Tiger in 2006.
Tom Lehman focuses the emotions surrounding his decisions for the Ryder Cup Team.
Captain Tom Lehman selects Stewart Cink and Scott Verplank for the U.S. Ryder Cup Team.
Stewart Cink and Scott Verplank join Tom Lehman to speak on their Ryder Cup selections.
Tiger Woods leaves the rest of the field behind at Medinah on his way to a third PGA Championship and 12th Major overall.
Don Yrene hit an eagle on the 605 yd. 14th on Friday in his quest for Low Club Pro
Tiger's front nine final charge
Weir, Ogilvy and Donald on the challenge of competing with Tiger in the final round
Dean Wilson comes out fast as the field takes on Medinah in final round action.
Chris Dimarco's hot third round start
Beau Estes wraps up all the final round action as Padraig Harrington captures the 2008 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
PGA.com's Brian Katrek recaps the 137th Open Championship where Padraig Harrington captured his second-consecutive Claret Jug.
Padraig Harrington reflects on the final round as he becomes the sixteenth player to capture back-to-back Open Championships.
Greg Norman is disappointed with his third-place finish after entering the final round of the Open Championship with a two-shot lead.
Beau Estes gets you caught up on all the early action during the final round of play at the 2008 Open Championship.
PGA.com's Brian Katrek recaps a round marked by brutal winds and previews Sunday and a final pairing of former champions Greg Norman and Padraig Harrington.
Two-time Open Champion Greg Norman takes a two-shot lead into the final round at Royal Birkdale
Beau Estes wraps up all the third round action at the 2008 Open Championship from Royal Birkdale.
2007 Open champion Padraig Harrington will lean on his experience of a year ago as he plays in the final pairing with Greg Norman Sunday at Royal Birkdale.
Beau Estes gets you caught up on all the early action during third round play at the 2008 Open Championship.
Greg Norman soaks it in after his second round left him among the leaders at the Open Championship.
PGA.com's Brian Katrek asks Rocco Mediate how it feels to be back in contention at a major after finishing his second round at 2-over par.
Beau Estes wraps up all the second round action at the 2008 Open Championship from Royal Birkdale.
David Duval on his journey back into contention at a major, and looks ahead to playing over the weekend at what he calls his favorite tournament.
Phil Mickelson battled all day to make the cut by firing a 2-under par finishing with a 68 during the second round of the Open Championship.
KJ Choi is the new Open Championship leader. Choi shot a 3-under par finshing with a 67 during the second round of the Open Championship.
Tom Watson struggled all day with his putter. He shot 6-over par to finish with a 76 during the second round of the Open Championship.
After a second round score of 68 Padraig Harrington knows he's in contention for the Open Championship title.
Players talk about the layout of this year's Open Championship course at Royal Birkdale and the mindset required to withstand its challenges.
Beau Estes gets you caught up on all the early action during second round play at the 2008 Open Championship.
Sergio Garcia reflects on a tough second round at Royal Birkdale and what it will take to make a weekend charge.
Jim Furyk tells PGA.com's Brian Katerk about his putting and confidence heading into the weekend in contention.
Adam Scott struggled during his second round at Royal Birkdale, but his focus remains on winning the Open Championship.
Camilo Villegas on moving up the leaderboard with a solid second round at the Open Championship.
TNT's Billy Kratzert on what it takes to overcome the course conditions at Royal Birkdale.
Beau Estes wraps up all the opening round action at the 2008 Open Championship from Royal Birkdale.
Tom Watson weathered tough conditions to finish 4-over par with a 74 during the first round of the Open Championship.
Retief Goosen talks about the rough conditions during the first round of the Open Championship.
TNT analyst Ian Baker-Finch reflects on his Open Championship in 1991 at Royal Birkdale and the qualities that make this year's event such a coveted prize.
KJ Choi battled tough weather conditions to finish at 2-over par with a 72 in the first round of the Open Championship.
Beau Estes gets you caught up on all the early action during opening round play at the 2008 Open Championship.
Phil Mickelson on his opening round +9 at the 2008 Open Championship.
Several players explain what impact, if any,Tiger Woods' absence will have on the field of the 2008 Open Championship.
Sergio Garcia reflects on finishing runner-up in last year's Open Championship and prepares for 2008.
Phil Mickelson talks about what he's learned from past Open Championships and his approach this year.
Padraig Harrington looks back on the changes to his life in the past year as the Open Champion.
Ernie Els on the ways to win at Royal Birkale and the status of his game entering the Open Championship.
View the 473 yard, par 4 eighteenth hole at Royal Birkdale.
View the 572 yard, par 5 seventeenth hole at Royal Birkdale.
View the 439 yard, par 4 sixteenth hole at Royal Birkdale.
View the 544 yard, par 5 fifteenth hole at Royal Birkdale.
View the 201 yard, par 3 fourteenth hole at Royal Birkdale.
View the 499 yard, par 4 thirteenth hole at Royal Birkdale.
View the 184 yard, par 3 twelfth hole at Royal Birkdale.
View the 436 yard, par 4 eleventh hole at Royal Birkdale.
View the 408 yard, par 4 tenth hole at Royal Birkdale.
View the 414 yard, par 4 ninth hole at Royal Birkdale.
View the 457 yard, par 4 eighth hole at Royal Birkdale.
View the 178 yard, par 3 seventh hole at Royal Birkdale.
View the 499 yard, par 4 sixth hole at Royal Birkdale.
View the 346 yard, par 4 fifth hole at Royal Birkdale.
View the 201 yard, par 3 fourth hole at Royal Birkdale.
View the 451 yard, par 4 third hole at Royal Birkdale.
View the 421 yard, par 4 second hole at Royal Birkdale.