PGA Tour

The PGA Tour season may begin without the grandeur of Tiger, but the beauty of Waialea helps to make up for the loss. The old course and old tournament are a great start.

Dec 16, 2009 - Alan L. Hammond

The Tour's season opener always displays the best golfers in the world playing fantastic golf amid awe-inspiring beauty. It leaves no doubt as to why people love golf.

Dec 8, 2009 - Alan L. Hammond

Scott Hoch and Perry were last year's champions, but Hoch, out with an injury has been replaced by Perry's fellow Kentuckian, long-driving J.B. Holmes.

Dec 8, 2009 - Alan L. Hammond

PGA and Open Championship winner, John Daly, is connecting with his fans arguably more than any other celebrity, and he's doing it through Twitter.

Aug 3, 2009 - Alan L. Hammond

Certainly, many eyes are on Tiger Woods, but there is a field full of the world's best, including the reigning Champion Golfer of the Year, who seek the Claret Jug.

Jul 13, 2009 - Alan L. Hammond

In the midst of a lenghty rehab, Tiger Woods saw new PGA stars like Anthony Kim rise. Tour Veterans, such as Vijay Singh and Kenny Perry, didn't fare so badly, either.

Oct 2, 2008 - Alan L. Hammond

U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Paul Azinger has selected Steve Stricker, Hunter Mahan, J.B. Holmes and Chad Campbell as his four Captain's Picks.

Sep 5, 2008 - Alan L. Hammond

Although several players are coming into their own at this early stage, Tiger Woods is solidifying his place at the top.

Apr 8, 2008 - Alan L. Hammond

Amen Corner at Augusta National is, without question, the most famous three-hole stretch in the world. It's no longer the toughest.

Apr 2, 2008 - Alan L. Hammond

Some significant moves in both Top-25 lists, but not in the top-10. Following the Honda Classic, Ernie Els adds to the list of top players on top of their game.

Mar 7, 2008 - Alan L. Hammond

Here are the top-10 tour players and ties in each of seven PGA Tour statistical categories through completion of the Honda Classic.

Mar 6, 2008 - Alan L. Hammond

The only certainty about the American Ryder Cup team at this point is that Tiger Woods will occupy the top spot in the standings. He certainly has his A-game.

Feb 25, 2008 - Alan L. Hammond

Following the Accenture World Match Play Championship, several top players are playing more, playing better and working toward the top.

Feb 25, 2008 - Alan L. Hammond

It's still a long way to Valhalla and the early-August cut-off date for making the top eight in Ryder Cup standings. Last week didn't produce many big moves.

Feb 20, 2008 - Alan L. Hammond

Here are the top-10 tour players and ties in each of seven PGA Tour statistical categories through completion of the FBR Open.

Feb 5, 2008 - Alan L. Hammond

Much like the beginning of last season, there are some familiar names, and some not so familiar, atop the Fedex Rankings and PGA Tour Money List.

Feb 4, 2008 - Alan L. Hammond

Tiger Woods won the Buick Invitational again, making it five of the last six, but some new PGA Tour card-holders also faired well.

Feb 2, 2008 - Alan L. Hammond

Tis' the season for new PGA Tour pros to struggle with making the cut. Even with early season jitters, several Nationwide Tour graduates excelled this week at the Sony.

Jan 16, 2008 - Alan L. Hammond

Most of the guys in the Nationwide Tour are the grinders. They've worked hard for comparatively little money. They've toiled for years to get to where they are as pros.

Jan 7, 2008 - Alan L. Hammond

Although the season will go on after this week, it is effectively drawing to a close. A Tour Champion and Fedex Cup Champion will be decided this week.

Sep 10, 2007 - Alan L. Hammond

Tiger Woods' absence from the Barclays is now forgotten, cancelled-out by his battle with Phil Mickelson at the Deutsche Bank. See the smile on the commissioner's face.

Sep 4, 2007 - Alan L. Hammond

Big moves among the players at the top of the Fedex Cup standings and twenty-four players won't be moving on to the Deutsche Bank Championship.

Aug 29, 2007 - Alan L. Hammond

Two things are clear after looking at the TOUR stats of each player: Each is among the leaders in at least one category; and Tiger is having the best year of the four.

Aug 23, 2007 - Alan L. Hammond

None of last week's top-10 money leaders competed in the Wyndham Championship, but there was still fantastic golf. Players are gearing up for the Fedex Cup Playoffs.

Aug 22, 2007 - Alan L. Hammond

Players will tee-up at the Barclays this week to begin the four-tournament Fedex Cup playoff series. Most PGA stars are in, but it will be exciting if an underdog wins.

Aug 20, 2007 - Alan L. Hammond