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This article focuses on the web site and newspaper, Politico. The site was developed by reporters John Harris, Jim VendeHei, and Mike Allen. Politico presents news pertaining to politics in a less institutionalized way than traditional print newspapers. Topics include why and how the web site and subsequent newspaper were formed.

Focuses on amateur golfers Jerry Courville Jr., Carol Semple Thompson, John Harris and Marvin Giles III's preference for maintaining their amateur status in golf. Amateurs' difficulties in making adjustments to life in professional golf; Necessity of dealing with frustrations on a daily basis in professional golf.

The article offers information on the Commerce Bank Championship. The author reports that if a player is looking for his first Champions Tour victory, the Commerce Bank Championship is the tournament to play. In 2007, Lonnie Nielsen beat Loren Roberts by two strokes at Eisenhower Park's Red Course in New York. Nielsen became the tournament's third consecutive, and sixth overall, first-time winner. Other first time winners include Ron Streck in 2005 and John Harris in 2006.

The article discusses "Politico Live," a political talk show created by the web site Politico. The informal, unscripted nature of the show is examined, and comparisons between the show and reality television are discussed. Reporters appearing on the show including Mike Allen, John Harris, and Jonathan Martin are also described.

The article presents information on the performance of golfer John Harris who took inspiration and passion from golf coach Herb Brooks. Brooks boosted a lot of confidence in Harris and offered him an opportunity to excel. Harris is capable of turning his defeats in playoff against golfer Tom Jenkins. Harris is capable of seizing the advantage from different conditions and never says die. The article offers various examples where Harris turned his almost fiasco into sudden victory. Harris said that he knew what he had to do and he believed in himself.

The article examines the reactions of professional golfers on the PGA Champions Tour to the August 1, 2007 bridge collapse in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They were in the region to play a tournament in Blaine, Minnesota that began on August 3. Minneapolis native John Harris convinced his fellow competitors to wear commemorative black ribbons during the tournament. Several golfers, including Peter Jacobson and Tom Jenkins, were moments away from being on the bridge when it failed.

This article presents quotes from various personalities regarding golf. Basketball player Jason Kapono jokes about his golf playing ability. Television program director John Harris comments on the intensity of golf fans. Claude Lewis, mayor of Carlsbad, California, comments on the price of a municipal golf course being constructed.

A list of golf equipment used by top golfers is presented. Ben Curtis uses ball, driver, wedges, irons and 3-wood of Titleist. The measurements of the equipment are also mentioned. Jeong Jang prefers to play with pro V1 ball by Titleist, driver: 8.5 degrees and hybrid clubs measuring 20 and 23 degrees. John Harris uses Callaway ERC Fusion driver, 10 degrees and wedges: 54,60 degrees.

Features some senior golfers. J.C. Snead; Gary Player; John Harris; Bob Charles.

Profiles golfer John Harris. Views on competing on the Senior Professional Golfers' Association Tour; Projection on Harris.

Reports on the result of the 1997 Porter Cup tournament. John Harris' performance in the event; List of winners in the tournament.

Reports on the victory of golfer John Harris at the 1995 Sunnehanna Amateur Golf Tournament held at the Sunnehanna Country Club in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Tournament highlights; Harris' comments on his performance at the tournament.