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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.

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

Tiger and Charlie Woods All Smiles in Defeat at PNC Championship

An eagle putt by the ageless Bernhard Langer won the family scramble but Team Woods relished the competition decided in a playoff.

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

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

Tiger Woods played well during an opening-round 59 alongside son Charlie in the annaul team event. Afterward, Woods downplayed his performance, saying 'I'm just trying to have fun out here.'

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Tiger and Charlie Woods
Golf

Charlie Woods Has Grown Up Alongside Tiger at PNC Championship

SI Golf's Bob Harig and Dan Evans check in from the PNC Championship, where Tiger and Charlie Woods are set to again take center stage.

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Woods played golf publicly Friday for the first time since missing the cut at the British Open in July.
Golf

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

The soon-to-be 49-year-old played golf publicly for the first time Friday since missing the cut at the British Open this past July.

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

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.

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

‘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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Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka would be headliners in future PGA Tour vs. LIV Golf events.
Golf

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.

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

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.

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

LIV Golf Will Have First Taiwanese Player in 2025

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

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

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

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

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Scottie Scheffler (left) and Rory McIlroy will play LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a rare event given golf's split.
Golf

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

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