No spinning the numbers: Grooves rollback a minor factor so far

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Rolling back the grooves on irons was meant to have a big impact on how the best players approached the game. But Steve Elling says the admittedly incomplete data through 10 events shows little effect.

Unearthed and planted in field, Maggert takes advantage

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As seventh alternate in Tampa, Jeff Maggert figured he could spend Wednesday doing yard work in Houston. But a spot opened, and Steve Elling says the fruit of Maggert's perseverance is a first-round 67.

Circus aside, Masters foes will eye Tiger for one reason -- he can win it

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Tiger Woods will return at the Masters, and while you can debate whether that will overshadow golf's grandest event, Steve Elling says this much can't be argued: Tiger will be in it to win it.

Tour needs Tiger back, but immediate result will be pandemonium

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The pending return of Tiger Woods is classic 'good news, bad news.' Steve Elling says most connected to the PGA Tour want him back soon, but they know it will be a mess when he arrives.

Like fine wine, Els' final round at Doral is vintage

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Els was short on W's -- until Sunday, as Ernie ends his drought with a victory at Doral. Such a vintage showing is what Els, his fans and the PGA Tour have been waiting for, Steve Elling says.

Schwartzel-Els pairing at Doral makes for friendly competition

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It's almost too perfect, Steve Elling says. South African Charl Schwartzel idolized countryman Ernie Els as a child. It makes sense that the pair is tied for the three-round lead at Doral.

Familiar things leading Els back to once-familiar place

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Playing in his backyard with renewed purpose and attractive major venues ahead, Ernie Els shows the game he hopes is back for good Friday with a 66 for the lead at Doral, Steve Elling says.