But on paper...

Phil Mickelson's decision to leave the driver out of his bag at the U.S. Open confused many. On paper though, it made sense. Essay

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Golf, gumbo and the Gulf

Jerry Kelly and others have stepped up with food, fun and golf to make sure victims of Hurricane Katrina aren't forgotten. Column

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WATCH: Golf's impact on the Crescent City
SEE IT: Renovations to TPC Louisiana post-Katrina
ZACH JOHNSON: Helping out flood victims in Iowa

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Doing the right thing

J.P. Hayes rejects sympathy for calling a costly penalty on himself at q-school. The decision was easy, he tells Craig Dolch. Column

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J.P. HAYES: Player page | 2008 results | 2008 stats
FEATURE: Good things can come from tough situation

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The best is yet to come

Even without a major win, Sergio Garcia enjoyed a huge season. As Dave Shedloski writes, it will get even better for the Spaniard. Essay

AUCLAIR: Williamson's crazy week in July
AWTREY: A big year for guys named Johnson
SERGIO: Outside the Ropes | Watch his swing
ESSAYS: Send us yours | Archive | Year in review

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Familiar surroundings

For Tom Gillis, q-school is just something he does every fall. As he tells Vartan Kupelian, he's grown accustomed to the pressure. Column

AWTREY: The 10 best moments of the Fall Series
DOLCH: The hardest q-school stage? This one
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