Joe Posnanski

Rory vs. Reed: Good times never seemed so good

Where would a generation of golfers who grew up watching Tiger Woods take golf? Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed just showed us.

Ryder Cup transforms Reed into a beast

Patrick Reed says he feeds on adrenaline. That – and maybe anger, too – has made him a virtually unstoppable force in this Ryder Cup.

Phil takes step toward Ryder Cup redemption on Day 1

Phil Mickelson has a Ryder Cup-sized hole on his Hall of Fame resume, but with the help of Rickie Fowler, he took a step toward redemption on Friday.

One story, of many, that tells of Arnie

There are so many Arnold Palmer stories. It’s difficult to find just one that encapsulates who this legendary man and golfer was.

Meeting the King for the first time

On Arnold Palmer’s 87th birthday, Joe Posnanski recounts the first time he met the King. Not surprisingly, Arnie left a lasting impression.

To all the no-shows: You guys blew it

It was the biggest show on earth, and the stars who didn’t show up had a chance to be a part of it. But they blew it.

Major season not a good one for GOLF

What’s the difference between golf and GOLF? One had a fine 2016 major season. The other, because the game’s biggest stars did not win, did not.

Tiger and Phil: Rivalry that never emerged

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will long be compared. Here’s a closer look at the major rivalry that never materialized.

DJ built for majors; with one, more to come?

You had to figure Dustin Johnson would win a major at some point. Now that he has, is it the first of many?

Day hoping for Fleck-like comeback

You do not shoot 76 in Round 1 and then win the U.S. Open. But that’s what Jason Day is trying to do at Oakmont.

McIlroy needs conviction to reach true potential

Rory McIlroy has all the talent in the world, but he’s lacking one very important ingredient.

Norman ’96 and Spieth ’16 - the two don’t compare

It’s easy to compare Greg Norman’s Masters collapse to Jordan Spieth’s, but there really is no comparison.

Echoes of anguish reverberate at Augusta

Jordan Spieth is the latest in a long line of players to suffer a crushing defeat at the Masters Tournament.

Spieth-McIlroy rivalry stalls at Masters

The Jordan vs. Rory rivalry will have to wait another day after McIlroy’s disastrous round.

Mind games: DeChambeau’s method works

For 17 holes on Friday, it appeared like Bryson DeChambeau would best every pro in the field. Maybe there’s something to this science thing.

Watson was never cuddly, just that good

Tom Watson’s work ethic made him a legend, and his reserve kept him at arm’s length.

Els’ extreme yips of legendary proportions

The yips have struck many of golf’s greats. But what we witnessed Thursday to Ernie Els was shocking.

Of course Jack’s first baseball game was all-time great

The first baseball game Jack Nicklaus ever attended was an all-time great, just like almost everything associated with the Golden Bear.

Many names, favorites at wide-open Masters

We know who the favorites are at Augusta ... or do we? Don’t overlook these guys, either.

Tiger nostalgia fuels hope for Tiger’s future

Video of a single 9-iron shot is nice. But it’s a strong sense of nostalgia that fuels fans’ hope for Tiger Woods’ future.

Tiger, Jack, and the cost of remaining great after 40

Tiger Woods faces an uncertain future, but, as Jack Nicklaus showed, there is great golf to be played after the big 4-0.

What links Manning, Woods, Bryant?

They all came into our consciousness right about the same time. Who would have thought Kobe Bryant would accept the end first?

Woods has run out of time

Many people think Tiger Woods’ time to be great is running out. Actually, it already has.

Spieth isn’t flashy, but he’s what golf needs

There’s no wow factor to Jordan Spieth’s game, but he has what it takes to be a transcendent figure in golf.

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