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Bob Harig

Bob Harig

Joined: Apr 12, 2022

Bob Harig is a senior writer covering golf for Sports Illustrated. He has more than 25 years experience on the beat, including 15 at ESPN. Harig is a regular guest on Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio and has written two books, "DRIVE: The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods" and "Tiger and Phil: Golf's Most Fascinating Rivalry." He graduated from Indiana University where he earned an Evans Scholarship, named in honor of the great amateur golfer Charles (Chick) Evans Jr. Harig, a former president of the Golf Writers Association of America, lives in Clearwater, Fla.

Xander Schauffele has a Claret Jug to go with his Wanamaker Trophy, the spoils of two major wins in 2024.
Golf

The Narrative Has Changed for Xander Schauffele, Now a Two-Time Major Champion

The player who began the year without a major now has two after a British Open triumph featuring a surgical Sunday 65.

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Xander Schauffele has two wins in 2024 and they're both majors.
Golf

British Open Final Round Fact or Fiction: Xander Schauffele Is the Player of the Year

The SI Golf staff debates the two-time major champ as the game's best and if the U.S. hot streak continues at the Paris Olympics.

John Schwarb, Bob Harig, Jeff Ritter
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Scottie Scheffler is one of several Americans in the hunt Sunday at Royal Troon.
Golf

British Open Round 3 Fact or Fiction: The U.S. Major Win Streak Will Continue

The SI Golf staff debates whether the Claret Jug will come back across the pond and if the PGA Tour needs more links golf in its life. 

John Schwarb, Bob Harig, Jeff Ritter
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Shane Lowry, pictured Thursday, fell from the lead Saturday at Royal Troon with a 6-over 77.
Golf

Shane Lowry Unravels in the Worst of Saturday's British Open Weather

The 36-hole leader and former Open champ shot 77 to fall three shots off the pace in an afternoon that saw drivers hit on par-3s.

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Rain man: Horschel shot a 69 in brutal conditions to grab the solo lead.
Golf

Mother Nature Crashed Day 3 of the British Open, But Sunday's Finish Could Be Epic

A day of ugly Open weather created a beautiful Sunday setup: 12 players within four shots of Billy Horschel's lead, including 2024 major winners Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele.

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Phil Mickelson made the cut at Royal Troon, a course he loves.
Golf

Phil Mickelson Offers a Few Thoughts on Joggers, Royal Troon and Tiger Woods

The 2013 British Open champion explained how a lost bet is paying some dividends in the Scottish weather.

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Shane Lowry leads going to the weekend at the British Open.
Golf

Shane Lowry Makes Double Bogey After Rules Confusion but Recovers to Lead British Open

The 2019 champion had to play a ball he'd have preferred to be lost in an unusual situation Friday.

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Woods shot 79-77 at the 2024 British Open to miss the cut.
Golf

Tiger Woods Can Retire When He's Ready, But It's Now Time to Lower Expectations

After missing the cut at the British Open it's clear Woods can't practice enough to properly prepare for majors, writes Bob Harig. And it'll be five months before we see him on a course again, which means the cycle is likely to continue.

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Justin Rose birdied 18 on Friday to pull into a tie for second at Royal Troon.
Golf

British Open Day 2 Fact or Fiction: Justin Rose Would be England's Most Popular Winner

Jeff Ritter, Bob Harig, John Schwarb
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McIlroy took his hacks while shooting 78-75 at Royal Troon.
Golf

Rory McIlroy Misses Cut By Five Shots at British Open

Bob Harig
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Ted Scott, Scottie Scheffler's caddie, had an uncomfortable Friday at Royal Troon.
Golf

Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Battling Illness at the British Open

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Daniel Brown finished in near-darkness Thursday at Royal Troon, and in the lead.
Golf

Who Is Daniel Brown? No One Could Imagine This Englishman Leading the British Open

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