"Dude, it's a bromance."

Thanks to reader John for S.L. Price's entertaining look at the blooming Tiger-Federer bromance.

The fact that he and Roger Federer text each other "every day" or that Woods actually calls him Fed. Daily communication is one thing, but for Woods the bestowing of a clunky nickname is the supreme sign of acceptance. If the guy ever tees it up with the President, he'll be calling him B.O. by the fourth green.

The second hint came five days later. While on the practice range at the AT&T National, Woods got wind that Federer had just won Wimbledon to break their tie of 14 majors apiece; sent Fed his now-famous "Great job. Now it's my turn" text; and then shot a 67 to win the tournament. By the time Woods next popped up in public, calling Federer "great" and "phenomenal" at the British Open, their symbiosis had sparked an Internet-fueled bedazzlement not seen since ultrahumans Brad and Angelina joined forces. Woods declared that "our texts back and forth have always been jabby—but also extremely supportive of one another—and that's what friends do," and what we had on our hands became clear.

Dude, it's a bromance.

Harrington's Balky Back

Dave Shedloski adds this intriguing note about Padraig Harrington suffering back spasms after yesterday's round. Definitely something to keep an eye on the rest of the way.

"It's ongoing," Harrington said while changing his shoes in Hazeltine's locker room. "I guess I'm paying a little bit for trying to get better."

Harrington said he suffered severe spasms after Thursday's opening 4-under-par 68. At 5:40 p.m. CDT Thursday the three-time major champion was seen getting worked on by two physiotherapy trainers in the locker room.