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Presents an interview of Tom Lehman, the U.S. Ryder Cup captain.

Presents a tabloid tale of golfer Colin Montgomerie.

Discusses golfer Todd Hamilton's journey to success. INSETS: TODD'S TEXAS WEDGE;RED-LETTERMAN DAY.

Focuses on the life of golfer Jerry Kelly. INSET: DIALED IN.

Presents information on golfer Vijay Singh.

Presents the names of the world's best golf players. INSET: DIALED IN.

The article profiles golfer Jesper Parnevik. Parnevik recently underwent psychiatric therapy. With five victories and U.S. $10.5 million in earnings in almost 10 seasons, Parnevik is the most accomplished European on the Professional Golfers' Association Tour (PGA), which made his recent slump, including the occasional shank, all the more shocking. He had hip surgery to repair a torn labrum in 2000 but won six months later. It wasn't until early 2002 that he really started to struggle, just as he and his wife broke ground on a four-story, two-pinball-machine, one-meditation-loft mansion in Jupiter, Florida. INSET: SOLVING JESPER'S RIDDLE.

Profiles Kevin Na, youngest golfer at the PGA Golf Championship in the U.S., conducted by the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA).

Presents interview of the golfer Arnold Palmer, discussing his career achievements.

The article presents the profile of U.S.-based golf player Jonathan Kaye who is known for his quarrels. The article informs that Kaye remains more infamous than famous despite a breakout 2003 season in which he won the Buick Classic and was among the first 20 in the world ranking. The author asserts that he is known less for his game than for his two-month suspension in 2001. The article reveals the relationship of Kaye with his golf coach Mark Simpson at the University of Colorado in 1990. Simpson and Kaye's tense relationship snapped at the 1993 Big Eight Championship at Kansas's famed Prairie Dunes Country Club.

Focuses on the approach of golfer Jim Furyk towards life and golf. INSETS: THAT PUTTING THING;SNAKES, GARDEN RAKES AND OCTOPUS PIZZA.

Focuses on the importance of Professional Golf Association (PGA) tournaments for golfers' career.

Provides information on a range of best things in sports and other matters. Philosophy underlying the La Palestra fitness center in New York City; Advantages offered by the third-generation phone network unveiled by Sprint in the U.S.; Description of shinsumo, a form of amateur sumo for women.

Profiles several women athletes. Soccer player Sissi; Tennis player Serena Williams; Football player Ashley Martin.

The article presents the master shots of U.S. golfer Bubba Watson at the Masters Golf Tournament. These includes the 181-yard 6-iron cut approach over water at the final round of the masters tournament in 2014. It notes the 161-yard 9-iron approach at the second round of the tournament in 2012. It mentions the 164-yard gap wedge recovery at the playoff round of the tournament in 2012.

Presents a look at interesting events which occurred in sports during the week prior to November 9, 1998. The lighting strike on a soccer field in South Africa; The victory of Lyman Sheats in the Pinball Expo '98 championship; The efforts of former professional wrestler Jesse Ventura to become governor of Minnesota; Efforts by the Taliban organization in Afghanistan to change international athletic rules regarding beards; Other events.

The article discusses the golfers Craig and Kevin Stadler who will be the first father and son golfers to compete in the same Masters Golf Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in April 2014. Topics include Kevin's win at the Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament in February 2014, their relationship and conflict over the divorce of Craig and Kevin's mother Sue, and their attendance at the University of Southern California where they each played golf.

The author offers opinions on golfer Tiger Woods. Woods' chance of tying Jack Nicklaus's record of 18 major tournament victories or even of winning his 15th major tournament at the age of 38 are seen as problematic, since he has had a series of injuries since his last major tournament victory in 2008, and his performances in those tournaments since 2008 and in 2014 have been nothing more than average.

The article focuses on American professional golfer Phil Mickelson with emphasis on his success in the sport. It mentions the dominance of Mickelson at the Scottish and British Opens despite playing with psoriatic arthritis. It also notes the rivalry he had with fellow golfer Tiger Woods and putting the club in play for the first time at the WGC-Cadillac at Doral, Florida.

The article discusses the issue of whether golf players need to change their swings. According to the author, Nick Faldo's and Tiger Woods' change of swings are perhaps the greatest modern examples of highly successful swing overhauls. The author notes that Faldo changed his action under David Leadbetter and became one of golf's most consistent closers while Woods' new swing with Sean Foley has led to eight Tour titles.

The article focuses on Russell Henley, a rookie golfer on the PGA Tour in professional golf. Henley's victory in the 2013 Sony Open tournament is considered, particularly how he became the first golfer since 2001 to win his first Tour tournament. Changes Henley made to his golf swing following a slump in 2012 are discussed.

The article presents an evaluation of high technology golf equipment including computer software for simulation of golf courses by Optishot Golf, application software for smartphones for distance estimation by Swing by Swing Golf and a detector for remote sensing of the swing from Swingbyte.

The article considers professional golf history. Notable golfers describe what they regard as their best shots during tournament play including Arnold Palmer discussing his drive on the first hole of the final round of the 1960 U.S. Open, Gary Player on a nine-iron shot in the 1972 PGA Championship and Annika Sorenstam on holing our a 6-iron on the final hole of the 2008 U.S. Women's Open, the final tournament of her career.

An evaluation is presented of golf equipment and supplies including the SkyCaddie mobile computer from SkyGolf, application software for smartphones for aiming putts from Ping Inc. and a wedge type golf club from Cleveland Golf.

The article considers the history of the Masters Golf Tournament. Golfers who have won the event including Doug Ford, Arnold Palmer and Nick Faldo discuss their memories of their performances in victory, their emotions at the time of winning and how they feel about their victories in 2012. All agree the experience of victory was unique and remains so in their memory.

The article focuses on caddies on golf's PGA Tour. The financial risks of the occupation, in which a caddy can earn as much as $500,000 in a year or actually lose money depending on the success of the golfer who employs him is considered. An opinion poll of 50 PGA Tour caddies conducted by the publication is presented on issues including the evaluation of golf courses on the Tour, various professional golfers and their opinion on caddies' compensation.

The article discusses the game of golfer Greg Norman in the wake of his return to take part in the 2009 Masters tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Norman, who played his first competitive round at Augusta National in 1981, is scored nine top six finishes in his career. Being bogged by a shoulder injury and a hip surgery, he had to face obstacles and never managed to actually win the tournament so far. He is now back by virtue of is win in the British Open in 2008.

The article explores the strained relationship between U.S. Ryder Cup team captain Paul Azinger and the European team's captain Nick Faldo. The two have played against each other at the 1987 British Open golf tournament and the 1993 Ryder Cup. Azinger has answered questions about his worst Ryder Cup moment, the competitiveness of the U.S. Ryder Cup team and the most anxious part of his job as the U.S. team captain.

This article examines the play of golfer Tiger Woods during 2007. The author notes that while Woods appears to be as beatable as ever, discussing his performance at the 2007 Masters golf tournament, he notes that Woods is still undefeated when paired with a person in contention for the tournament. The author goes on to discuss tournaments that Woods has won over his career, noting his ability to turn opponents into spectators. Some of the opponents discussed are Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els.

This article reports on professional golfer Johnson Wagner. In 2006, Wagner had a breakout year on the Nationwide Tour after two years of unremarkable finishes. Steve Hale, a former Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) player, teamed up with Wagner at the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic as a caddie and mentor. This new partnership resulted in Wagner's improved play and performance, earning him a spot on the PGA Tour for 2007.

The article offers a look back at the 1996 Masters. Sunday at the 1996 Masters was finally going to be Greg Norman's moment. He held a seemingly unassailable six-shot lead over Nick Faldo. At 4 P.M. CBS opened telecast with a three-minute highlight package of Jack Nicklaus winning in 1986, including Norman missing a 15-footer on 18 that would have forced a playoff. At 6:48, Faldo rolls in a meaningless 20-footer for birdie and 67, a five-stroke victory. This was a funny and an unexpected moment. The first prize at the Masters in 1996 was $450,000.

Presents an interview with golfer Todd Hamilton, former champion of British Open.

Presents information about Robert Gamez, the golf player.

The article reports that by the 12 American golfers were undressed in front of God, country and 127 million television viewers worldwide at last fall's Ryder Cup, the Stars and Stripes had already begun to fray. Only one major team trophy, the Curtis Cup, was in U.S. custody— the Presidents Cup was in joint custody after being declared a draw— but it wasn't just that we couldn't play well with others. As for young guns, it's hard to throw your chips in with much-hyped Gen-Next'ers Casey Wittenberg, Spencer Levin and Ryan Moore while recent U.S. Amateur champions Ricky Barnes, Bubba Dickerson, Matt Kuchar and Jeff Quinney fire blanks as pros. INSET: FIVE YOUNG AMERICANS TO WATCH.

Presents the personal and professional profile of golf player Steve Flesch.

Presents interview of the newly appointed Augusta National Country Club chairman William W. Johnson.

Presents tips on how to choose a golf sporting club.

Focuses on golf player John Daly, discussing his wife, her parents and his caddie Mike Collins.

The article focuses on the sports career of golf player Tiger Woods.

An interview with golfer Vaughn Taylor is presented. Topics discussed include winning at Pebble Beach Golf Links being a relief and gold courses where he played, struggle faced by players in the ground while playing golf and the hard work Taylor did to stay in the game; and family support being important for winning the competition.

The article offers information on various aspects of the 2016 Olympic Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Topics discussed include restriction to number of male and female participant by the International Olympic Committee, inclusion of golfers from the top 15 players of the Official World Golf Ranking, several golf players from the U.S. in the International Golf Federation rankings such as Jordan Spieth and Bubba Watson, golfers from other countries such as Anirban Lahiri from India.

The article focuses on golfer Lexi Thompson and presents her views on the 2016 Olympic Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Topics discussed include expectation of her parents to come to the Olympics, other golf tournaments such as Solheim Cup and the International Crown, her plan to stay at the Olympic Village, her works with golfer Rickie Fowler, and her memory of watching swimmer Michael Phelps winning gold medals in the Olympics.

Statistics are presented related to Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) Golf Championship including average age of winners of last 10 PGA Championship, conversion ratio of putts made inside 10 feet by golfer Jason Day, and number of strokes under par for 2015 champion Day.

The article mentions views of professional golfer Zach Johnson on the pressure of playing putting in British Open golf championship, hopes of recognition in Hall of Fame, and mistake that game him a British Open victory in 2015. Topics discussed include effects of winds on the golf play in the championship; help from birdie putt on 72nd hole and a bogey during the game; and performance by golfers Marc Leishman and Louis Oosthuizen.

An interview is presented with golfer Jesper Parnevik. Parnevik discusses his loss in the 1994 British Open tournament, when he finished second by a single stroke to Nick Price. He says he is practicing and playing some tournaments to keep his game strong for when he is eligible for the Champions Tour for golfers 50 years or older in 2015. Parnevik says he has had a large number of injuries in his 40s.

The author offers opinions on golfer Phil Mickelson. A U.S. investigation in which Mickelson was questioned about possible insider trading in securities is said, whether or not Mickelson has broken no laws, as consistent with his penchant for risk-taking behavior both in golf and life and a habit of using preparation as a technique to approach his decisions.

An interview is presented with golfer Justin Rose. Rose says he has donated the golf shoes he wore during his victory in the 2013 U.S. Open tournament to the United States Golf Association (USGA) museum. He states that he has no experience of the golf courses on which the 2014 U.S. and British Opens will be played. Rose says that he and his family will live in a home being constructed in the Bahamas.

The article presents a preview of the 2013 PGA Championship golf tournament to be held August 8-11 at the East Course of Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. The design of the golf course by architect Donald Ross is considered. Notable events in PGA Championship tournaments held at the golf course are discussed.

The article focuses on golfer Webb Simpson. Simpson's preparation for the 2012 U.S. Open tournament, which he won, is examined, particularly a trip with male friends to play recreational golf somewhere in North Carolina the week before the tournament and his decision to take a day off from practice the week of the event to cope with his disappointment at missing his first child's first steps. These events are offered as an example of Simpson's commitment to family life and friends.

The article focuses on Gerry McIlroy, father of professional golfer Rory McIlroy. Gerry McIlroy discusses topics including his introducing his son to the sport as a child, how he worked several jobs to raise the money for Rory to compete in junior golf tournaments in the U.S. and his son's golf practice habits.