Long established as the world's No.1 player, Tiger Woods now runs the risk of being deposed at the top of the rankings in the first quarter of 2009.

Woods pays attention to more than trophies and his bank account, and there was something about the 22-year-old Californian that caught his eye. Kim has explosive skills rarely seen in his age bracket, along with emotions that fit the same description.

In what amounts to a one-week break from his four-month vacation, Jim Furyk surprised himself Thursday with a 4-under 68 that gave him a two-shot lead after the first round of the Chevron World Challenge, according to the Associated Press. Furyk has not played a competitive round since winning the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda on Oct. 15.

Is Stevie Williams that good? Or is Tiger Woods' softening with age? In any regard, news that Williams has retained the most desirable caddie job in the world after making headlines with a crude critique of Phil Mickelson would indicate that the Woods-Williams partnership is more than just business. Woods has dismissed one caddie for lesser crimes.

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – Winning back-to-back majors was the highlight of Padraig Harrington's career. He felt winning the PGA Tour Player of the Year award Tuesday was just as significant.