Let's get right to the links this week.With the birth of Tiger's second child in the rear view, much of the uncertainty surrounding his immediate future is finally clearing up, writes the AP.
PGA Tour reporter Helen Ross complimented Nick Watney on his determination during his time at Fresno State with his uncle for a head coach. Watney says he has had to earn everything he's gotten on Tour, including last weekend's Buick Invitational win.
Special contributor Ron Kroichick writes a fascinating feature about Stanford golfer Joseph Bramlett, following somewhat in Tiger's footsteps, on ESPN.com today.
Bob Harig wrote about Tiger again Tuesday, noting that his swing coach, Hank Haney, believes that Woods will only be stronger when he returns.
In one of the crazier stories you'll see, the PGA Tour is considering cracking down on player appearance, which includes facial hair. You might remember Mike Weir's serious beard during the FedEx cup playoffs as inspired by friend Wayne Gretzky, no?
SI's Gary Van Sickle says two-time major winner Padraig Harrington has his focus firmly on capturing a third-straight at Augusta National in a couple months.
Fellow SI'er Damon Hack says to watch for Vijay Singh on Thursday at the Pebble Beach AT&T National Pro-Am.
David Toms, currently No. 66 in the world golf rankings, is trying to qualify for the World Golf Championships Match Play event in late February. He will try and leverage himself two spots in the rankings to qualify for the 64-man field by playing Pebble Beach this week.
Many players are treating this year as a contract season for corporate sponsorships, writes the Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard.
Jim Moriarty has a legitimate plan for top-notch players to complete in struggling lower-caliber Tour events.
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That's it for today and back later this week.
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