Bob Harig

Joined: Apr 12, 2022

Bob Harig is a senior writer covering golf for Sports Illustrated. He has more than 25 years experience on the beat, including 15 at ESPN. Harig is a regular guest on Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio and has written two books, "DRIVE: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods" and "Tiger and Phil: Golf's Most Fascinating Rivalry." He graduated from Indiana University where he earned an Evans Scholarship, named in honor of the great amateur golfer Charles (Chick) Evans Jr. Harig, a former president of the Golf Writers Association of America, lives in Clearwater, Fla.

Tiger Woods and son Charlie lost the PNC Championship in a playoff to Bernhard Langer and his son Jason.

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Tiger and Charlie Woods All Smiles in Defeat at PNC Championship

Tiger Woods, with Charlie and daughter Sam, has a share of the first-round lead at the PNC Championship.

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Tiger Woods and Son Charlie Tied for Lead After Round 1 at PNC Championship

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Charlie Woods Has Grown Up Alongside Tiger at PNC Championship

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Tiger Woods Walks All 18 Holes in Pro-Am Ahead of PNC Championship

Mark O'Meara was outspoken in 1999 about players being paid for Ryder Cup participation.

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Mark O’Meara Once Pushed for Ryder Cup Pay—and Says It Cost Him

The two-time major champion advocated years ago for direct compensation for U.S. Ryder Cup players, which is now happening, but says that stance cost him a captaincy.

Billy Horschel demonstrates a shot on the TGL's massive simulator.

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‘You’re Going to See Guys More Engaged’: New TGL Promises High Tech With Camaraderie

After a year's delay, the simulator league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy is ready to launch next month with an unmatched tech experience and teams of PGA Tour stars.

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Fact or Fiction: A PGA Tour-LIV Golf ‘Cup’ Needs to Happen

The SI Golf staff debates the idea of a rival league exhibition, a rebooted Skins Game and if the Ryder Cup pay-for-play issue will cool off.

U.S. Ryder Cup players will receive $500,000 next year.

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U.S. Ryder Cup Players Will Be Paid $500,000 by PGA of America

While noting that “no players asked to be compensated,” the PGA of America announced an increased payment which includes a charitable donation plus a stipend.

Lee, 30, shot 10-under to win by two shots.

LIV Golf Will Have First Taiwanese Player in 2025

Chieh-po Lee won the LIV Golf Promotions event on Saturday to claim the lone open spot in LIV Golf's 2025 season

Bryson DeChambeau, Crushers GC captain, landed Reebok as a sponsor for his team starting next season.

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Bryson DeChambeau’s LIV Team Lands Sponsor That Is Returning to Golf

Reebok is re-entering the golf market and will become the official footwear and clothing supplier for DeChambeau's Crushers GC.

Controversy has swirled around reports of U.S. Ryder Cup players possibly being paid to play next year at Bethpage.

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Former U.S. Ryder Cup Captains Take Stance on Paying Players in Letter to PGA of America

Sports Illustrated has learned that a dozen former captains sent a letter lobbying against reported plans to pay U.S. players $400,000 to play in the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage.

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‘We’re Trying’: Rory McIlroy Sees ‘Showdown’ vs. LIV Golf As an Olive Branch to Fans

While negotiations to unify the pro game drag on, Rory McIlroy said the players were "taking this into our own hands a little bit" in creating an exhibition between rival circuits.