Phil Mickelson has dropped out of the 2009 Race to Dubai because he said he doesn’t have enough time to dedicate to both the European and PGA Tours. With second-rate performances at the two opening Euro Tour events in China, he may have felt his chances of making an upward move were slipping deciding instead to get out early and "save face." read more

This week Golf for Beginners addresses television dynamo Michelle Wie, and whether or not it was a good idea for her to jump ship, leaving the LPGA for greener pastures. read more

In winning another British Open, Padraig Harrington concentrated his efforts on course management and the short game to overtake Greg Norman. This week we also discuss the mental clarity and forethought it takes to make it to the final round and persevere under treacherous conditions. read more

Without Tiger Woods, the PGA Tour field is wide open, with devotees waiting anxiously for a confident golfer to step up and take the reins. In sashayed Anthony Kim who, with a bogey-free Sunday at the AT&T National, stepped up to meet the demands of fans who were growing restless. read more

Although an announcer during the U.S. Women's Open mentioned Young Kim's swing thought of "fairways and greens," it's much easier to THINK it than it is to bring it to fruition. The simple practice of envisioning what you want to achieve is sometimes the key to a positive round. read more

Now that appearance offers are no longer easily forthcoming, Michelle seems to be developing a sense of humble graciousness, coming to the realization that it takes talent, not youth or the appearance of ability, in order to gain recognition in her chosen field. read more

This week's episode wonders how Tiger Woods can remain so steadfast in his determination to win a golf tournament while Phil Mickelson, who mentally and physically prepared for this event, fell apart. Other players such as Rocco Mediate and Lee Westwood didn't feel the pressure as much, believing that they were long shots in the event. read more

The podcast discusses the inability of any female golfer to win the Grand Slam a single year. Lorena Ochoa has a shot of winning her third straight major this week's McDonald's LPGA Championship read more

Whereas the internet may be all abuzz about Mickelson's lucky break at the Colonial, this week's Golf for Beginners show focuses in on the amateur ladies of the sport. read more

The Democratic contender may be a pretty good point guard who stays away from fatty foods (whenever possible) but these qualities just can't compare to Woods' rigorous training regimen and remarkable ability to successfully recover from two knee surgeries. read more

This week, Barry and I discuss our own struggles on the driving range. With cold weather hanging over the Northeast, we can only dream of Kapalua and instead must rely on overhead space heaters to keep our swings intact. read more

Tiger Woods looked a bit like Phil Mickelson (and family) after his win at the Target World Challenge with grandma holding up baby Sam to receive a wet one while Elin proudly looked on. read more

On this golf instruction podcast, Marc Solomon notes that while everything else is made easier, the golfer that's having a hard time on the golf course seems to be looking for more difficult. read more

Although "Tiger has gotten really good at fixing himself," he still keeps in constant contact with his golf instructor. Even the top golfer in the world needs to keep his swing properly tuned. read more

It's about time Tiger Woods added an energy drink to his stable of goods, isn't it? Who better than Gatorade, a driving force in the athletic beverage industry, to help make it a golf course staple! read more