On the Tee: HP Byron Nelson Championship Keegan Bradley made headlines as after winning last year's Byron Nelson Championship in his first Grand Slam appearance. This time around, Steve Elling says people will know his name as he tries to defend his title.New World Order: Observing the great Byron Nelson on eve of his event Byron Nelson was the prototype golfer, a swing so perfect a teaching robot recreated it. As the HP Byron Nelson Championship looms, Steve Elling says we must pay homage to an all-time great human being.Kuchar soft? Players Championship title, off-course demeanor belie that Matt Kuchar isn't supposed to be tough enough to win. With a Players Championship title under his belt, that criticism is dispelled. Steve Elling says Kuchar has a competitive streak that belies his always-pleasant demeanor.Fowler's horde of fans grows by two legends at TPC Sawgrass Fan favorite Rickie Fowler has added two iconic peers to his bandwagon. The young Californian is in
great shape at the Players Championship and Steve Elling finds Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in the
shaggy one's corner.Mystery of TPC Sawgrass, not sense of humor, still eludes McIlroy Three tries, three missed cuts. But the way Rory McIlroy figures it, he has another 20 chances to figure out TPC Sawgrass. It might take that long to solve what Steve Elling calls the trickiest track in golf.Only hard-to-miss fan makes any noise in Tiger's opening 74 at Players Tiger Woods' opening round Thursday at the Players Championship was memorable for two reasons: He made it 18 holes, and a female fan was raucously present every step of the way. The 74? Not much to talk about, Steve Elling says.Stars take back seat to uniquely challenging TPC Sawgrass at Players It starts with accuracy off the tee, not only finding the fairways but the right spots. Approaches must be precise. Putting is huge. Steve Elling says it takes a complete game to win the Players on its headlining course.CBSSports.com's Steve Elling can also be found on Google+.
