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• Sobel: TPC Sawgrass a fair test | Analysis from Round 1

• Sobel's top 20 | Experts' picks | FOREcaster | Harig chat wrap
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When Mark O'Meara holed that final putt at Augusta National in 1998, "I was a little bit in shock," he said. "And then it started to sink in." Bob Harig
• Masters Moment: O'Meara's mark
According to Sandy Lyle, "not a day goes by" that someone doesn't mention the bunker shot that clinched his 1988 Masters victory. Bob Harig
• Masters Moment: One for the Brits
Through 51 years and three Masters victories, Gary Player has earned his place in history. His greatest moment at Augusta? That came in 1978. Jason Sobel
• Masters Moment: Player's major finale
It's been 40 years since Roberto De Vicenzo signed an incorrect scorecard at the Masters, losing his chance to compete in a playoff the next day. Jason Sobel
• Masters Moment: 'What a stupid I am'
At the 1958 Masters, Arnold Palmer claimed the green jacket -- but not without a ruling so controversial it's still being debated to this day. Bob Harig
• Masters Moment: Palmer's first time
ESPN.com Golf Content Archive
- Sobel: Precocious Kim answering the questions (today)
- Harig: Weekley just beginning to find out how good he is (today)
- Sobel: TPC Sawgrass simply a fair test of golf (1 day ago)
- Harig: Putter working just fine for Garcia -- for now (1 day ago)
- Angelo Spagnolo still shudders when he thinks of the 17th at Sawgrass (2 days ago)
- Sobel: Breaking down the Players Championship contenders, from 1 to 20 (2 days ago)
- Harig: There's a premium on accuracy to succeed at TPC Sawgrass (3 days ago)
- Harig: Never a dull moment at Sawgrass' 17th (3 days ago)
- On the Hot Seat: Hunter Mahan (3 days ago)
- Sirak: Devoid of Tiger, importance of Players Championship enhanced (3 days ago)
- Fact or Fiction: Move to May was a positive one for the Players Championship (3 days ago)
- Weekly 18: It's all about the youngsters this year (4 days ago)
- Three Up, Three Down: Who's in and who's out of the U.S. Open? (4 days ago)
- Alternate Shot: Kim's victory a surprise? (4 days ago)
- Sobel: No news is good news for Mickelson (9 days ago)
Worst Of The Worst
In 1986, Angelo Spagnolo carded a 63-over-par 66 on the infamous 17th at Sawgrass. And, as you might expect, he hasn't forgotten about it. Sobel• Sawgrass praised | Lore of the 17th | Chat
• Watch: EA flyover with Tiger | Course flyover
• Golf Digest blog: Live daily updates
ESPNEWS Headlines
- Jeff Maggert leaves TPC following brother's death
- Karlsson leads Italian Open with course-record 61
- Wie's return to LPGA Tour hardly smooth | Scores
- Masters champ Immelman out of TPC with illness
- TPC Sawgrass architect Dye picked for golf Hall
- Finchem talks 'professionalism'; no word on Daly
- Omaha man wins vote to play Torrey with celebs
- Youngster Kim smokes field for win at Wachovia
- Creamer stops Ochoa's run with win at SemGroup
This Week in Golf
THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP - IN PROGRESS
| Player | Score | Thru | Today | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Kenny Perry (USA) | -6 | F | -2 |
| T1 | Paul Goydos (USA) | -6 | 16 | -2 |
| T1 | Sergio Garcia (ESP) | -6 | 15 | E |
| 4 | Bernhard Langer (GER) | -5 | F | -5 |
| 5 | Anthony Kim (USA) | -4 | F | -2 |
| T6 | Kevin Stadler (USA) | -3 | 14 | -1 |
| T6 | Boo Weekley (USA) | -3 | F | -1 |
| T8 | Briny Baird (USA) | -2 | F | -1 |
| T8 | John Merrick | -2 | F | E |
| T8 | Fred Couples (USA) | -2 | F | E |
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Def. Champ: Phil Mickelson - USA, 277 (11-under)
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FedExCup Standings
| Rank | Player | Cup Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiger Woods | 17,745 |
| 2 | Phil Mickelson | 10,571 |
| 3 | Stewart Cink | 9,174 |
| 4 | Anthony Kim | 8,687 |
| 5 | Vijay Singh | 8,652 |
| 6 | Geoff Ogilvy | 8,442 |
| 7 | K.J. Choi | 7,876 |
| 8 | Boo Weekley | 7,809 |
| 9 | Justin Leonard | 7,163 |
| 10 | Adam Scott | 6,786 |
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