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As the Golf World Turns

From speculation over Tiger Woods' return, to his caddie's comments, to John Daly's behavior [past and present], it seems like a soap opera at times in the world of golf.

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  Wasted West Coast

  Phil Mickelson heads to Florida winless for just the fourth time in his 18 years on the PGA Tour.

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  Handle With Care

  Tiger Woods spoke for just 13 minutes Friday, but that was all anyone could talk about all week.

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  My Two Cents

  A friend and mentor breaks his silence on Tiger; and Pebble Beach on full display.

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  Quitting is for Quitters

  It seems like he never really went away, but John Daly is ready to return to competition.

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  The Wild and Wacky

  Whoever said golf was for old, stodgy country club types? The new 2010 version is just plan wacky.

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  Just Getting Weirder

  It was another weird week in golf, including Jim Thorpe being sentenced to jail for a year.

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  Angels Meet the Prez

  Wie and Co. stormed D.C. while legends Nicklaus and Watson turned back the clock in Maui.

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  Not So Fast ...

  Can Tiger catch Jack for the most major wins? In Backspin, even Nicklaus wonders what's possible.

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  I Know Nothing, Nothing!

  Tiger Woods didn't speak this past week, but others did, including his longtime caddie.