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Get ready, tour, here comes Two Gloves

He's built water heaters and installed anodes for $9.15 an hour. He's got a swing -- and a Southern drawl -- that had European competitors on the Golf Channel's 'Big Break IV' chuckling. And he's ready for somebody, perhaps even himself, to stand up to Tiger Woods' dominance. PGA Tour, get ready for Tommy Gainey.

Thai mourning postpones Royal Trophy

The Royal Trophy team golf event between Europe and Asia has been indefinitely postponed due to the host nation Thailand mourning the death of Princess Galyani Vadhana, the Asian Tour said Thursday.

Calcavecchia making career out of proving doubters wrong

Mark Calcavecchia has age going against him. Fitness, too. But Art Spander says Calc still has plenty of talent, which he proves once again on Day 2 Friday by shooting a tournament-best 7-under 66 in Hawaii.

Pittsburgh fan Furyk hopes to 'Steel' win in Hawaii

Jim Furyk's Pittsburgh Steelers' big game doesn't distract him in Rd. 3, as his 66 draws him four behind leader Mike Weir. Having passed on seeing his team play, Furyk's hoping to pass the leaders on Sunday, Art Spander says.

A big change in 2008: Sabbatini silent

A new year on the US PGA Tour always brings about some degree of change. Some players have new equipment deals. Others have pledged to get into better shape.

Shotgun Start: Weir all up for a southpaw debate

The Bob Hope is in shambles and Rory Sabbatani's playing the silent game. Steve Elling and Ross Devonport discuss that and just where to place the improving Mike Weir on the lefty list in Shotgun Start.

Crenshaw among additions to tournament

Ben Crenshaw, Curtis Strange, Lee Trevino and Lanny Wadkins have accepted sponsor exemptions to play in the Champions Tour's season-opening MasterCard Championship next week.

PGA Tour Preview, Part II: Places

When Tiger Woods checks out the 2008 course schedule, he's probably licking his chops. In fact, he's indicated he likes his chances at the Grand Slam. Steve Elling breaks down the tests Woods and the rest of the tour will face.

Racist remark lands anchor 2-week ban

The Golf Channel suspends anchor Kelly Tilghman for two weeks, Steve Elling reports. The ban comes five days after Tilghman -- who is friends with Tiger Woods -- made a racist comment about the golfer, and only hours after Rev. Al Sharpton says she should be held accountable.