The Links: Rory McIlroy carries the burden of being No. 1
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Fantastic post here about what it takes mentally to stay No. 1:
Attaining No. 1 is mostly about talent and drive. McIlroy has the former in abundance and -- despite a proclivity for streakiness -- enough of the latter. But what separates those who make a quick stop at the pinnacle and those who stay longer is the unremitting focus it takes to keep beating everyone. (GolfDigest)
PGA Tour
Great access here and superb writing on what it's like to be Phil Mickelson. (Golf.com)
According to Phil Mickelson, No. 14 at Augusta might see more hole-outs. (Golf Channel)
Steve Stricker helped Tiger Woods with his putting on Wednesday. (GolfDigest)
Tiger Woods has been as good since Doral last year as he was in his prime. (Golfweek)
Good stuff in here with Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson talking about Doral. (Golf Channel)
Is Bubba Watson back?! (Golfweek)
Matt Kuchar has never finished worse than eighth at the WGC-Cadillac Championship. (Golfweek)
Rory McIlroy personifies everything Tiger Woods does not. (Golf Channel)
Bob Harig says Rory McIlroy aced his test. I agree. (ESPN)
Sean Foley talks about Tiger Woods' swing. (Golf Channel)
International
Well this is pretty awesome: one-legged cancer sufferer aces No. 5 at St. Andrews. (Geoff Shackelford)
Tiger Woods will probably play Dubai in 2014. (ESPN)
Equipment/Travel
Tim Clark and Adam Scott with some strong words here on the proposed anchored putter ban. (Geoff Shackelford)
No Crooked Stick in 2019 for the PGA Championship. (Geoff Shackelford)
A $320 golf polo. (GolfDigest)
The best classic courses. (Golfweek)
How to ditch work to play golf. (Golf Stinks)
On TV
Martin Kaufmann says Jimmy Roberts' new show is good. (Golfweek)
Social
Awesome.
Well done @mcilroyrory for your open & honest press conference today & apology. We all live & learn. You have a great future. My very best
—Gary Player (@garyplayer) March 6, 2013
Sweet. Happy birthday, Ben.
Great birthday dinner w my fav person in the world! #cheers #thankful twitter.com/bencranegolf/s…
— Ben Crane (@bencranegolf) March 7, 2013
This is why I love Phil:
Phil, DJ and Keegan just finished practice round at Doral. Just saw Phil walk over and discreetly slide some dinero into DJ's pocket.
— Jay Coffin (@JayCoffinGC) March 6, 2013
Craig Parry's crazy signature shot from Doral.
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