A tough lesson for Mahan

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- He complained about the money, control, time and extravagance at the Ryder Cup, some of the same issues that David Duval raised nine years ago without ever having played in one. At least Hunter Mahan did not call it an exhibition. The 26-year-old American has a lot on his plate at Oakland Hills this week. Mahan is trying to validate his potential by winning the final major of the year. He is No. 10 in the Ryder Cup standings and needs a strong week to qualify. And he is busy making the rounds with PGA of America officials, apologizing for critical comments about an event he has never played. "They took it personally, and I don't blame them," Mahan said after meeting with PGA president Brian Whitcomb and CEO Joe Steranka. "I deserve what I get. I take full responsibility for what I said." Mahan... [read full story]