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Gary Woodland: The “Under Performer” Rejoices in Performing

Posted on Sunday, February 4, 2018 10:43 pm by Bill Rand

Gary Woodland made nine birdies in a glorious final round 64 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. But that wasn’t enough. It earned him a berth in the one-hole playoff with hometown hero, Chez Reavie, which he won. Woodland was … Continue reading →

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Xander Schauffele: The Real Deal at WMPO

Posted on Saturday, February 3, 2018 10:23 pm by Bill Rand

Last year’s PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, Xander Schauffele (ZAN-der SHAW-fa-lay), attracted my attention in Thursday’s first round in the Waste Management Phoenix Open. First of all, I was reminded that he won the 2017 PGA Tour Championship (first … Continue reading →

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Phil Mickelson: On Just Playing and Having Fun

Posted on Friday, February 2, 2018 8:38 pm by Bill Rand

Phil Mickelson’s third round at the Waste Management Phoenix Open was as if the “old” Phil showed up. He shot a 6-under 65 with two birdies on the front, five on the back which included running the tables from 15 … Continue reading →

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Justin Thomas: On The WMPO and Taking Time Off

Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 3:23 pm by Bill Rand

With a day to go before the Waste Management Phoenix Open starts the players have a chance at a realistic tuneup by playing in the Wednesday pro-am. They’ve changed the format so that each group is assigned two pros; one … Continue reading →

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Brendan Steele: On realizing the truth in rote prescriptions

Posted on Friday, February 3, 2017 11:32 pm by Bill Rand

It was another great day at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, short of glorious only because of the high, gauzy clouds that took the luster from the sunshine. As I was gathering myself in the Media Center to map out my day, … Continue reading →

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WMPO: Bubba, Jordan, Phil and Justin Thomas on the mental side of the game

Posted on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 10:54 pm by Bill Rand

It was a banner day at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Not just because it was a glorious, windless Arizona day in the mid-70s, but because I was able to ask questions of four of the best players in the … Continue reading →

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Jordan Spieth: The lessons in the quad on the 12th

Posted on Sunday, April 10, 2016 11:24 pm by Bill Rand

Jordan Spieth had a five-shot lead when he made the turn at the Masters on Sunday. What could go wrong, particularly with such a reliably tenacious and steely competitor? This was not some new kid who hadn’t been there before. … Continue reading →

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Vicky Hurst: Lessons in a Tour pro’s fall and struggle back

Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2016 11:39 pm by Bill Rand

Remember Vicky Hurst? She is the attractive LPGA star whose signature was her Ben Hogan-style cap. She was good enough that she made the 2011 Solheim Cup team as a captain’s pick after just three years on Tour. She had … Continue reading →

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Lydia Ko: On working on her swing

Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 11:23 pm by Bill Rand

It’s pretty exciting when the No. 1 Player in the World shows up in the media center for a questioning free-for-all. Even more so when the conversation moves to the work on her swing with David Leadbetter. And almost ecstasy … Continue reading →

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Phil Mickelson: Making birdie from “unknown”

Posted on Sunday, February 7, 2016 1:27 pm by Bill Rand

Phil Mickelson had one of his legendary adventures on the par-5 15th hole in the 3rd round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open. He was far enough back at the beginning of the day that he started on the 10th … Continue reading →

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