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The Hacker: I had albatross in an egg cup for Christmas but the novelty soon wore off
]]> <p>On the third day of Christmas my true love did not send mea partridge in a pear tree,but I did get an albatross ona par five.</p>
Daly at his 'lowest point' after USPGA Tour suspension
]]> <p>John Daly revealed yesterday that he has been suspended for six months by the USPGA Tour for "conduct that brought unwelcome publicity", including a night in a North Carolina jail to sober up. "Is it fair that I got suspended? It's not fair in reality, but it's probably fair in perception," he said.</p>
The Hacker: A happy new year if it kills me as Vijay's presence sobers me up
]]> <p>The only thing I've found sobering over the festive season is the news that Vijay Singh practised for four hours on Christmas Day.</p>
Moments that made 2008: US Open
]]> <p>This was it. This was the moment when Tiger Woods would finally confirm himself as a human being, at last prove himself to be one of us, with our vulnerabilities, our insecurities, our propensity to take premature consolation from what we had already decided was certain failure. It was 5.52pm, West Coast time, and the aura of Woods was just about to go down with that San Diego sun.</p>
The Hacker: If you're in the air force you've got to be able to take the flak
]]> <p>John and Dave, both dedicated hackers in their seventies, were playing in our winter league the other Sunday morning, and at a crucial stage of their foursomes match they had reached the green in good shape. All it needed was for Dave to sink a 15-yard putt or at least leave it dead.</p>
Els finds rhythm on home soil but Westwood lurks
<p>Ernie Els boosted his bid for a fifth South African Open title here yesterday with a second successive five-under-par 67 to move within two shots of the lead after the second round. Frenchman Michael Lorenzo-Vera, who started at the 10th, reeled off five birdies in six holes from the first on his way to a 65 and 12-under total to sit atop the leaderboard.</p>
Woods attempts to defuse Mickelson row
<p> Over the years Tiger Woods has become particularly adept at laying things to rest &ndash; rivals and records mainly &ndash; but last night he attempted to put to sleep a controversy set to run and run. </p>
McIlroy seeks dream ticket to the Masters
]]> <p>The maths may be complicated but the challenge is ever so simple for Rory McIlroy as he sets out in the heart of the Cape Winelands today trying to become one of the youngest players to qualify for the Masters. The 19-year-old must play decidedly better than he did last week.</p>
Tiger cornered over caddie crack
]]> <p>As tournament host of this week's Chevron World Challenge in California, Tiger Woods would normally be thrilled to see a packed press room &ndash; but today might prove the exception. The world No 1 will be aware that the mass of media will not be at his traditional eve-of-event conference simply to inquire about the progress of his restructured knee. They will be there to ask about his caddie's extraordinary outburst against Phil Mickelson.</p>
Tiger Woods' caddie comments 'deplorable'
]]> <p> Tiger Woods' former coach Butch Harmon has called comments made about Phil Mickelson by the world number one's caddie Steve Williams &quot;deplorable&quot;. </p> <p></p>
The Back 9: Bunker lesson

The Back 9: Christmas Special

Sorenstam sheds tear on farewell
]]> <p>Annika Sorenstam, who is widely regarded as the best female player of all time, has fresh challenges in mind after ending her competitive career at the Dubai Ladies Masters here yesterday. The 38-year-old Swede announced in May she would be quitting the game at the end of this season and has effectively been on a farewell global tour for the past seven months.</p>
The Hacker: Extending the olive branch in Mallorca did not help my mood
<p>To paraphrase Oscar Wilde, the only thing worse than playing bad golf is not playing bad golf. And by that I don't mean playing good golf &ndash; don't be silly &ndash; I mean not playing at all. There can be few forms of organised ritual humiliation that invoke withdrawal symptoms but this game is one, even at the time of year when huddling in the warm rearranging one's collection of ball-markers might seem the more sensible option.</p>
Pavin named Ryder Cup captain
]]> <p> Corey Pavin was today confirmed as America's Ryder Cup captain for their defence of the trophy at Celtic Manor in Wales in 2010. </p>
Harrington scoops European Tour honour
]]> <p> Padraig Harrington believes he is well positioned to go on and win more majors after shedding his image as one of the sport's bridesmaids. </p>
Ballesteros discharged following surgery
]]> <p> Seve Ballesteros has been discharged from hospital, after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumour. </p>