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Bob Harig

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.

McIlroy and his second Players trophy.
Golf

Rory McIlroy Got the Win He Desperately Needed at the Players Championship

After more than a year defined mostly by his near-misses, Rory McIlroy slammed the door on J.J. Spaun in Monday's playoff at Sawgrass. Now, the big one awaits in three weeks, writes Bob Harig.

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Rory McIlroy missed an 8-foot birdie putt on the 15th hole in the final round of the Players Championship.
Golf

Rory McIlroy Fails to Close Out Players Championship But Has Another Shot Monday

The world No. 2 was up three shots with five to play but couldn't hold on, and now will face underdog J.J. Spaun in a playoff at TPC Sawgrass.

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Spaun tees off on the par-3 17th hole Saturday at Sawgrass.
Golf

J.J. Spaun Leads Players Championship After Brutal Winds Batter Field at Sawgrass

The forecast all week called for a gusty third round and the weatherman did not disappoint, writes Bob Harig. Players will tee off early on Sunday to beat incoming storms for what should by a trying final round.

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Justin Thomas made his 11th birdie at the 17th hole en route to a course-record-tying 62 Friday at TPC Sawgrass.
Golf

Justin Thomas Torches TPC Sawgrass With Record-Tying 62 in Remarkable Players Turnaround

The world No. 9 shot 78 to open the Players Championship but rebounded with an 11-birdie Friday, firing a course-record-tying 62 to safely make the weekend and chase a second title.

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Collin Morikawa is in contention at the Players Championship after a close second last week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Golf

Collin Morikawa Fires Back at Media Criticism Around Fast Exit From Bay Hill

The world No. 4 declined to speak to reporters after a tough defeat at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and was widely criticized, but said ‘I don't owe anyone.’

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Rory McIlroy watched many drives with concern in Round 1, hitting just four fairways.
Golf

Despite Wild Day Off the Tee, Rory McIlroy Starts Well at Players Championship

The world No. 2 hit just four fairways Thursday at TPC Sawgrass but by day's end found himself one shot off the early lead.

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Jordan Spieth holed out for eagle from this bunker at the 11th hole Thursday at TPC Sawgrass.
Golf

At Players Championship, Jordan Spieth Shows a Return to Form: 'I Can Push It a Bit'

An opening-round 70 at TPC Sawgrass was full of volatility, but the three-time major champion said he's on the right path in his comeback from wrist surgery.

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Xander Schauffele (pictured putting on the 17th hole in 2024) and the PGA Tour's stars will play in a smaller-field Players Championship starting in 2026.
Golf

Fact or Fiction: The Players Championship Will Be Better With a Smaller Field

The SI Golf team debates the smaller field coming to the PGA Tour’s flagship event, Sergio Garcia’s Ryder Cup chances and the future of Tiger Woods’s Sun Day Red brand.

John Schwarb, Bob Harig, Jeff Ritter
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Rory McIlroy suggests monthly events featuring top players in a post-unification sport.
Golf

Rory McIlroy Puts a Number on How Often Golf’s Top Players Should Compete Together

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Tiger Woods will be out for an unspecified amount of time after surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles.
Golf

Tiger Woods Undergoes Surgery for Ruptured Achilles, Timetable for Return Unknown

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PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan offered few specifics about the ongoing negotiations but said the Tour wishes to integrate LIV Golf into its for-profit PGA Tour Enterprises.
Golf

Though Lacking Details, Jay Monahan Says Goal Is to ‘Integrate’ LIV Golf With PGA Tour

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Collin Morikawa's stretch of close calls without a win continued last week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Golf

Collin Morikawa Regrouping After Agonizing Loss at Bay Hill: 'I Have to Get Over It'

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