Joe Posnanski

The King of Focus

No one was ever better at focusing on the golf course than Jack Nicklaus. Maybe no one is even today.

Valuable lessons in defeat

Playing in his first Masters, 20-year-old Jordan Spieth learned valuable lessons for future trips to Augusta National.

Gee Whiz Kid

At age 20, Jordan Spieth brings a different vibe to the Masters than Tiger Woods did in 1997.

Faux Foes

For all the green jackets Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have won, they’ve never developed a true Masters rivalry.

John Daly’s Augusta Chronicle

Twenty-two years ago a talented young golfer played in his first Masters. Now he returns to Augusta only to sell merchandise.

Tom Specific

Tom Watson is meticulously taking his U.S. Ryder Cup captain’s duties one at a time, starting with clothing.

Age Old Question

Does age really matter in golf? Yes, it does. The odds of a player winning a major drop drastically after 35.

Ode to Ike’s Tree

The news of Eisenhower’s Tree being removed stirred up memories of when I was 24, writing for The Augusta Chronicle.

From Russia With Wonder

Even in Sochi, it’s hard not to think of Tiger Woods and wonder if he still has the drive to be the greatest in his sport and beyond.

Measure of Greatness

Who is Player of the Year? When evaluating greatness, for a season or a career, majors are the measuring stick.

No Sunday Magic

The most interesting question to ask about Tiger Woods no longer has anything to do with Jack Nicklaus.

Familiar Mystery

Everything about Tiger Woods has grown familiar over the years. At the same time, he’s thoroughly unknown.

Not the Merion Kind

He loved the course. Ultimately, it didn’t love him back. Merion gave Phil Mickelson more U.S. Open heartbreak.

Second Thoughts

Here’s yet another way to compare Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus, and it doesn’t involve victories.

To Love and Loathe

Phil Mickelson is a family man. He’s charitable. He’s a Hall of Fame player. So why do so many dislike him so much?

Picture Perfect

There’s a great story behind the photo - and photographer - of Ben Hogan’s famous 1-iron shot at Merion.

Beyond Black and White

Sergio Garcia’s ‘fried chicken’ remark was more than just a racially insensitive jab. It reflects a dislike for Tiger Woods.

Close and Closer

Closing out tournaments on a Sunday is an art form that Sergio Garcia has yet to master ... but Tiger Woods has.

My Mom Loves Tiger

My mother has absolutely no interest in sports whatsoever. And yet, she is a huge Tiger Woods fan. Really, she is.

Been There, Done That

It may not be his favorite place to play, but Tiger Woods has tamed Sawgrass before and looks poised for another run.

Mulligans Island

Is a hole where plenty of players wish they could have a do-over a great test of golf, or a circus sideshow?

The Choice of Tiger Woods

When he was penalized for an improper drop on Friday, Tiger Woods could have chosen to DQ himself.

The Big Question

Will Tiger Woods break Jack Nicklaus’ majors record? Here is why he will. And why he won’t.

Make posture a priority if you want to play better golf

Martin Laird won the Valero Texas Open on Sunday, but it was a shot hit by Shane Lowry that had SwingFix pro Tyrus York thinking about posture.

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