Considering the Americans have never lost at home, it is not a surprise the golf odds have them listed as the -350 favorite to win.

In 2003, the two teams battled to a 17-17 draw in South Africa after local favorite Ernie Els and Tiger Woods had shot par on the first three extra holes in an unprecedented playoff for the title before it became too dark to continue.

However, the Americans went on to win the next two editions, by a three-point margin at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in 2005 and by five points at Royal Montreal in 2007.

Although the Internationals do not come under one flag since they represent several countries outside Europe, the 2009 team has already begun to gel.

Could this be the year where the United States finally gets upset at home?

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Slocum, who was listed at +4000 to win, closed with a 4-under 67 and won at Liberty National when Steve Stricker caught the lip with his 10-foot par putt.

Tiger Woods (+250) was among those who finished one shot behind. Playing in the group ahead of Slocum and Stricker, he hit six-iron to seven feet for a birdie putt to tie for the lead. But just like he has done a lot lately, Woods missed the putt.

Ernie Els (+6600) and Padraig Harrington (+2500) also finished one shot behind in an excellent start to the FedExCup.

Slocum came in as No. 124 out of 125 qualifiers, and the victory puts him at No. 3 in the standings.

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Last year, with Tiger Woods sidelined by knee surgery, Vijay Singh beat Sergio Garcia and Kevin Sutherland at The Barclays and went on to win the FedExCup.

This year Woods is the favorite to win, listed at +162.5 heading into the first round.

Woods is making his first appearance in the event since tying for 13th in 2003 at Westchester Country Club. He leads the tour with five victories, $7,688,163, and 3,431 FedExCup points.

Padraig Harrington is listed at +2000, and Phil Mickelson is next at +2500 to win.

Paul Casey has pulled out of this week's tourney in New Jersey because of a lingering rib injury. The world No. 3 also withdrew from the PGA Championship earlier this month after failing to recover from the same injury.

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Before most of us got home from work to watch the PGA Championship, Tiger Woods shot a 5-under 67, building a one-shot lead over defending champion Padraig Harrington (+800) for an ideal start.

Not since Carnoustie two years ago has Woods managed to break 70 in the opening round of a major. Not since St. Andrews four years ago has he had the lead to himself after the first round.

Does anyone even have a shot at knocking off the -140 favorite?

Phil Mickelson (+3500) struggled off the tee and with his short putts in his round of 74.

In the traditional group of major champions this year, Lucas Glover (+5000) was the only one to break par with a 71. Masters champion Angel Cabrera had a 76, while British Open winner Stewart Cink (+7000) had two double bogeys in his round of 73.

It is a great escape from the job at hand, the game demands such attention that nothing else matters and it is time spent with friends.

So with what friends do some of the most famous politicians like to partner up?

Among President Gerald R. Ford's favorite pastimes was playing golf. He played in the Bob Hope Classic for 23 years, the highlight coming in 1995 when he and Presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush played with tournament host Bob Hope and professional Scott Hoch. It marked the first time a sitting president played in the Classic and the first time three presidents had played together.

President Barack Obama has gone to the golf course over 10 times since he took the oath of office a little more than seven months ago, including a round on Father’s Day with Vice President Joe Biden.

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As for Padraig Harrington? He had what only could be described as a stunning meltdown on Sunday to finish tied for second with Robert Allenby.

Woods, who has won the Bridgestone Invitational seven times in 10 starts and has never finished out of the top five, closed out his remarkable afternoon in style with a six-foot birdie putt.

Woods won for only the sixth time in his career when trailing by three shots or more.

Hunter Mahan, who shot a 66, tied for fourth with Angel Cabrera.

How can't you bet on Tiger to win heading into the PGA Championship this weekend?

The Wanamaker Trophy will be all shined up and ready to be awarded to the winner of the fourth and final major of the year.

Last year was a historical event which saw the first European in 78 years win the illustrious golf tournament. Padraig Harrington of Ireland won the event by two shots, defeating Sergio Garcia and Ben Curtis on the way. This year Harrington is pegged at +3300 to defend his crown.

With Tiger Woods looking strong again, could we see a record like the greatest winning margin fall? Jack Nicklaus won by seven strokes in 1980. Or how about the lowest 72-hole score of 265 posted by David Toms when he won the title in 2001?

Woods is the favorite to win this year, listed at +175.

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But because he is Tiger, it has not been a tremendous year. Not yet, at least.

His victory in Sunday’s Buick Open, while impressive, does nothing to alter that perception. All that can salvage Woods’ season is a victory in a few weeks in the PGA Championship at Hazeltine.

He is the +175 favorite but that should be no surprise as he has been the favorite at every major he’s participated in for more than a decade.

But based on his inability to come through at Augusta National, Bethpage Black, and Turnberry in 2009, the aura of invincibility is not there as it was in the past.

It would not be a shock to see him go majorless for the first time since 2004. It might not even be a shock if he failed to finish in the top 10.

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The school of thought going right now is that the fart did come from Tiger himself, although there is speculation that a sound guy, or someone with an iPhone iFart application was feeling saucy. Whoever the culprit was, both Tiger and his caddy Steve Williams thought it was awesome.

Apparently, Tiger has farted at other golf tournaments. The Inquisitor did some digging and found that Woods had let one rip before. They report, "Strangely this isn’t the first time Woods has sealed an event with a fart, having also farted when he won the Arnold Palmer invitational in March."

Unfortunately, we can't bring you the video, as the crusty old PGA is claiming copyright to it. Very unfair. Can't they give us the Tiger Woods fart? We don't ask for much in life. Anyway, not that you care but Tiger Woods won his third Buick Open after shooting a 3 under par in the final round.

Woods, who was the tourney favorite, shot a 3-under 69 and coasted to a three-shot victory with a 20-under 268 total at Warwick Hills.

Tiger improved to 36-1 when he has the outright lead after 54 holes. He has four wins this season, which is twice as many as anyone else on the PGA Tour.

Roland Thatcher (64), Greg Chalmers (68), and John Senden (70) tied for second.

With the 69 wins, Tiger trails just Jack Nicklaus (73) and Sam Snead (82).

Woods will play at the Bridgestone Invitational this week before going to Hazeltine for the PGA Championship, his final chance to win a major this year.

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