(If there are golfers more talented than Woods somewhere in the universe, he wants to play them, too.)

But Watson will face a serious challenge, not only from the conditions but from the talented golfers chasing him.

Mr. Ridder, a former hockey player, a talented golfer and a fierce competitor, says he believes in both.

There have always been many talented golfers from this state.

A lot of talented golfers are working both sides of the Atlantic (and elsewhere).

Blacks have also been excluded from one of the major spawning grounds of talented young golfers: country clubs.

Tiger Woods described Ballesteros as "one of the most talented and exciting golfers to ever play the game".

"Rory and Luke are both very talented golfers and I admire what they have achieved in the last year."

From the tournament tees, the course will play to more than 7,300 yards, presenting a challenge to even the most talented golfers.

His mother was a talented golfer.