- This was news that was released last week, but it looks like the breaks on Michelle Wie's great season have officially been hit. Wie, who is sitting out of this week's LPGA Championship, is expected to miss 3-5 weeks with a finger injury. The injury bug appears to be going around on the LPGA, with Se Ri Pak sidelined with a wrist injury until the Evian Masters, and Lydia Ko and Mo Martin all playing through injuries this week. With players on that Tour playing almost every week, is it not a surprise to see some of them get hampered by injuries.
- Tiger Woods has made Captain Tom Watson's decision a little easier, as he announced this week that he is taking himself out of Ryder Cup consideration. Woods stated that his back was not fully healed when he returned last month, something most people speculated entering the PGA Championship, and that he would shut it down until his World Challenge in December.
- After missing the cut at the Wydnham Championship, David Duval stated that he is not done playing professional golf, and will still try to regain his PGA Tour card, if not for next season, than beyond. Duval stated at the beginning of the season that this year would be his last if he was unable to regain playing privileges, but said that an arm injury cost him several tournaments the moment he was starting to play well. Duval is currently No. 200 on the FedEx Cup standings, and the top 200 gain entry into the Web.com Tour finals for a chance at receiving a Tour card for next year. Duval will now wait to see if anyone knocks him out of that position.
- Best wishes go to Paula Creamer's long time caddie Colin Cann, who had back spasms flare up prior to the start of the second round and had to sit it out. Cann has been Creamer's caddie her entire 10 year career. Creamer would go on to shoot 77 and miss the cut, so hopefully Cann can get some rest.
This week, we learned of the passing of comedic genius and one of the greatest actors of all time, Robin Williams. Williams has an absolutely hilarious stand up routine, with one joke revolving around the creation of golf. If you haven't seen it, you should. It's NSFW, as there are quite a few swears in it, but every golfer, and every fan of comedy should at least watch this skit, and the whole show, if you can.
Oh Captain, My Captain! Thank you for all the laughs you have given us!
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