This weekend marks the Mercedes Championship, official opener for the 2009 PGA Tour season. But I know what you’re thinking: With Tiger Woods’ knee issues keeping him out of the field, there’s not much point in tuning in just yet. So I offer you this, five reasons to watch the Mercedes Championship. 1. It’s in Hawaii. I don’t know about you, but from where I sit in my windy, rainy, 30-degree state, Hawaii’s looking pretty good to me. That Barack Obama, who knew he could solve the global warming crisis before even taking office? Remarkable. But frankly, I wouldn’t object to ... full post »