The media hype was unbelievable - as large as it was before the 2001 Masters and the chance to hold all 4 trophys at once.
Byron Nelson set a money record of over $52,000 in that 1945 season.
It Ends At Six
After a high drama, see-saw round, Phil Mickelson emerges as the winner -- his 14th on Tour.
The Best Parts of Hogan, Palmer and Nicklaus in One Player?
"It's going to take somebody to stuff it in his face a couple of times coming down the
stretch to knock him off," Davis Love III said on the eve of Pebble Beach.
but who? Ernie Els came close - Duval missed the cut at Pebble - Mickelson did not practice during the off season...
(the following three links from Golfweek are no longer active but the stories remain posted here to properly frame the story)
Almost Home Course Advantage
As Tiger vies for number seven at Torrey Pines...as the defending champion.
Butch Warned Us
Coach Harmon hinted of things to come during the Ryder Cup at Brookline...
As did an article before the season opening Mercedes Cahmpionships.
Byron on Tiger
"He's the best" - Byron Nelson describing Tiger Woods in an interview on February 16, 2000.
The Flip Side
But then what about Byron Nelson's streak? - 2 wins were team events, others were without full fields...
"Winning Is What Motivates Me"
The media and crowd levels (circus) keep growing as Tiger maintains his focus.
A great article on why it is not a stretch of the imagination to see the streak continue, and how Tiger views it.
