Wi gets his chance to see what major 'pressure is like'
If globetrotting journeyman Charlie Wi is nervous about being in contention heading into the weekend in his first major at the PGA Championship, Steve Elling is certainly having a hard time detecting it.

Lefty off track early, just two back after opening round
Phil Mickelson misses the first three fairways and bogeys the first two holes on Day 1 of the 90th PGA Championship, but he keeps it together to finish with an even-par 70. Lefty is much relieved in his goal to bounce back from last weekend's disaster in Akron, Steve Elling says.

Off-the-wall Karlsson belies idea of bland Swedes
Eating volcanic dust. Camping in the Arctic. All part of Robert Karlsson's journey to self-discovery. His golf journey, on the other hand, has been much more stable over the past few years, including his solid first round at the PGA Championship, Steve Elling says.

PGA Championship winner will earn it with sweat of his brow
The course is longer, the rough is thicker. But hey, at least the greens haven't changed -- they are just as treacherous as ever at Oakland Hills. The revamped course will be playing like a U.S. Open track this weekend, Steve Elling says.

Cup could be half empty for U.S. captain Azinger
On this side, Paul Azinger has Ryder Cup captain's picks and a shortage of studs to choose from. On that side, it's Nick Faldo with two picks and a surplus of stars. Who has the tougher job is up for debate, Steve Elling says.

Iron men: New rule change separates pros from joes
Another rule change, another mile between us and the PGA Tour pros. The USGA's and Royal & Ancient's latest edict restricts players from using irons with U-grooves. Steve Elling says this move makes the golf world separate, but unequal.

Lefty's loosey goosey when it comes to picking clubs
The five wedges at Colonial was a boon. The no-driver look at Torrey Pines was a bust. And don't expect Phil Mickelson to quit tinkering with his bag, though as Steve Elling points out, Lefty's so good he could contend with 14 putters.