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Jeff Shain: No one is immune to golf's Sunday demons

By Jeff Shain , Orlando Sentinel — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 16:51:00 EST

Even Tiger Woods has shown a final-day lead isn't necessarily a sure bet

An old barber's chair sits in the locker room of the TPC Sawgrass — a confessional of sorts during the early days of The Players Championship, when wind-battered pros trudged in and were compelled to regale their peers with their worst hole of the day.

4 old LPGA stops are new again

By Jeff Shain, Tribune newspapers — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Enthusiasm is up Down Under as season tees off

They're half a world away, but the enthusiasm greeting the start of the LPGA's 63rd season appears as high as any time in recent memory.

Stanley overhauls fading Levin to win Phoenix Open

Sun, 5 Feb 2012 18:45:12 EST

(Reuters) - American Kyle Stanley took advantage of a final-round collapse by overnight leader Spencer Levin to win his first PGA Tour title by one shot at the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona Sunday.

American Levin extends lead at Phoenix Open

Sat, 4 Feb 2012 20:17:03 EST

(Reuters) - Little-known American Spencer Levin held his nerve over the tricky closing stretch to move six shots clear after Saturday's third round of the frost-delayed Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Levin clubhouse leader at frost-delayed Phoenix Open

Tribune News Services — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 22:48:00 EST

Spencer Levin eagled the par-four 17th on his way to a commanding six-shot early lead in the second round of the frost-delayed Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona on Friday.

Tiger Woods falters in Abu Dhabi Golf Championship

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:48:00 EST

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- Robert Rock held his nerve Sunday to beat U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship for the biggest win of the Englishman's career.

Jeff Shain: At times, winning means having to say you're sorry

By Jeff Shain , Orlando Sentinel — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 22:45:00 EST

Cringeworthy collapses can make awkward moments for surprised winners

"I'm sorry."

Bidding for Rio — and beyond

By Jeff Shain, Tribune newspapers — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Golf returns to Olympics in 2016, but future uncertain

What figures to be golf's most scrutinized new course could have its architect by the end of the week.

Digest: Wasienko leads Stroke Play Championship heading into final round

Sports Digest — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Brandt Snedeker is a surprise winner at Farmers Open

By Diane Pucin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:25:00 EST

He wins in a playoff over Kyle Stanley, who blows a seven-shot lead in the final round, recording a triple bogey at No. 18.

Reporting from La Jolla -- As much as this day should be about the winner, it's as much about the loser.