Golf's Identity Crisis

Raise your hand if you knew the name Keegan Bradley before this weekend. Don't worry, you're not alone if couldn't pick the PGA's most recent major winner out of a lineup. With one total tour victory coming in, the rookie became the latest in a long line of obscure players to take home trophys over the past couple years. In fact, Bradley became the seventh straight first-time major winner when he edged fellow unknown Jason Dufner at the PGA Championship on Sunday. The question everyone is now wondering: Is this anonymity the new norm in golf?

Future's So Bright...

Rory McIlroy didn't need shades to show the world that he has the potential to be the next superstar of the PGA.  Rory roared out to a huge early lead in the second major of the year and never looked back. When all was said and done on Sunday at The Congressional Golf Course in our nation's capital, McIlroy had turned in the best score ever posted at the US Open. A brilliant -16 performance gave McIlroy the first major championship of his young career. It also helped erase some of the ugly memories of the 22-year-old's meltdown at the Masters earlier this year.

What's Wrong With Golf?

The Professional Golf Association is in dire straits. Popularity and ratings have plummeted and the dip shows no sign of slowing. So what's the problem with pro golf? Here are some reasons for the drop and how the PGA can get back on solid ground.