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Gary Van SickleSenior Writer, Sports Illustrated Gary Van Sickle, a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, joined the staff in 1996 and covers golf for the magazine and its Golf Plus section. He was a sportswriter and columnist at The Milwaukee Journal for 13 years, covering a variety of sports. Van Sickle was born in Midland, Mich., graduated from the University of Wisconsin (Madison) with a journalism degree and currently resides in Wexford, Pa., just outside Pittsburgh. He's a scratch handicap (more or less, depending upon the size of the bet), and advanced through local U.S. Open qualifying in 1996 and played in sectional qualifying with Tour players Larry Mize and Tom Purtzer, just missing a spot in the Open by a scant 17 shots. |
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Jan Stephenson says LPGA's English-language rule has brought a new wave of support
(Published: 04-Sep-2008) Jan Stephenson, who made controversial remarks about Asian players in 2003, says she has been inundated by messages of support. [Tours & News]
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Ryder Cup captain Azinger was looking for red hot picks, but he had to settle for lukewarm
(Published: 02-Sep-2008) Paul Azinger wanted to pick the hot players on the American side. Once again, there weren't any. [Tours & News]
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Harrington's putting coach tells us about his short game approach
(Published: 21-Aug-2008) Padraig Harrington's putting guru gives us insight into how the Irishman sunk all those clutch putts. [Tours & News]
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Garcia proves he has the game to win a major
(Published: 10-Aug-2008) Sergio Garcia is closer to breaking through than you think. At 28, he is ready to start hauling in majors. [Tours & News]
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SI's Gary Van Sickle's picks for the PGA Championship
(Published: 05-Aug-2008) Here is my list of nine players who could turn into Detroit tigers at the PGA Championship. [Tours & News]
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Bridgestone performances may be a good preview of the PGA Championship
(Published: 03-Aug-2008) Vijay Singh's default victory at the Bridgestone might not have been if Tiger Woods was in the mix. [Tours & News]
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Quizzing the Captains: Azinger and Faldo answer questions from Sports Illustrated's Gary Van Sickle
(Published: 30-Jul-2008) Nick Faldo and Paul Azinger, the 2008 Ryder Cup captains, sat down to answer questions about the event and each other. [Tours & News]
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Greg Norman declines invitation to the PGA Championship
(Published: 28-Jul-2008) [Tours & News]
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Book Review: Obsessed with Golf
(Published: 24-Jul-2008) [Tours & News]
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Gary Van Sickle's picks for the final round of the British Open
(Published: 19-Jul-2008) The British Open thus far has rivaled last month's U.S. Open for drama. What will happen on Sunday? [Tours & News]
