The Buick Invitational kicks off today, and both Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods will be competing in their first event of the 2008 PGA Tour season. There was concern that a respiratory problem might keep Mickelson out of the event, but thethree-time major champion has said he’s ready to play …

An eye problem will keep Retief Goosen from playing in the Qatar Masters. The defending champion had corrective laser surgery 10 days ago, and he noticed his vision was beginning to blur in one eye in a practice round Tuesday, prompting him to withdraw from the event …

At TravelGolf.com, Senior Staff Writer Chris Baldwin gives a few tips for getting tee times in Phoenix-Scottsdale during Super Bowl week.