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Andrew and Alex analyze the new season, starting with the Mercedes-Benz Championship.
John Daly's suspension affects more than just the player. It affects tournament sponsors as well. Despite his off-the-course problems, Daly is still a huge draw with golf fans.
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Season Begins Off-KilterThanks to John Daly's doings and some notable players skipping the Mercedes, 2009 starts askew.
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Quotes of the Year - Part IIIIn the final edition of our year-end Parting Shots, we hear from Tiger, Sergio, Zinger and Boo.
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Quotes of the Year - Part IIEnjoy this special three-part, year-end edition of Parting Shots, the top quotes from 2008.
Top Stories
- Shag Bag blog: Postcards from paradise
- Daly says Tour has suspended him for 6 months
- GolfChannel.com: Top 5 Questions of 2009
- Scientists say titanium clubs can injure ears
- Insider: No. 16 at TPC Scottsdale to be rowdier
- Let's get Maui'd: Mercedes field boasts arsenal
- GolfChannel.com: Top 10 Stories of the Year
- Garcia explains why Europe lost Ryder Cup
- Notes: Wie not playing Sony Open in 2009
- Taking shape: 15 players added to Masters field
- Golf Gossip | Backspin | Quotes | Photos
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| Player | Money | World Rank | FedExCup Rank | |
| Vijay Singh | | $6,601,094 | 5 | 1 |
| Tiger Woods | | $5,775,000 | 1 | 70 |
| Phil Mickelson | | $5,188,875 | 3 | 7 |
| Sergio Garcia | | $4,858,224 | 2 | 3 |
| Kenny Perry | | $4,663,794 | 16 | 15 |
| Anthony Kim | | $4,656,265 | 12 | 4 |
| Camilo Villegas | | $4,422,641 | 7 | 2 |
| Padraig Harrington | | $4,313,551 | 4 | 50 |
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The PGA Tour returns to Hawaii this week and we focus on the same thing that is on all of the player's minds ... the wind.
What shafts are causing a buzz on tour? Find out which ones could be the next hot thing in the market this year.
The island of Maui and the Kapalua Resort hosts the inaugural event of the 2009 PGA Tour season. Check out our video tour of the resort that's wowed PGA Tour players for 11 years.
TV Shows & Video
Thurs LIVE 3:30 p.m. ET
Mercedes-Benz Championship
The PGA TOUR is back and is kicking off in sunny Hawaii. Tune-in to see Anthony Kim, Camilo Villegas and many others compete in the first tournament of the season, Mercedes-Benz Championship. Coverage begins Thurs LIVE 3:30 p.m. ET.
