Golf News
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy set for Thursday
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2013 22:57
The Nos. 1, 2 and 50 golfers in the world played eight holes together during a practice round on Wednesday morning at Merion Golf Club.
Kuchar Could Smile His Way to Open Title
The New York Times - 12 Jun 2013 22:42
He was the smiling kid with his dad on the bag in his first U.S. Open, eager to be himself and not the guy he was following.
Stanley Ends Waiting Game With Open Spot
The New York Times - 12 Jun 2013 22:23
Kyle Stanley says he never really sweated over it but had to play a waiting game before knowing he was in the field for this week's U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club.
Tee to Green: Rain or not, Merion will prove a tough test
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2013 21:52
"I drove in and I could hardly get into the car park because it was so wet. The wheels were spinning and the car was going sideways trying to get parked."
Memorial Win Gives Kuchar a Major Boost for Merion
The New York Times - 12 Jun 2013 21:05
Matt Kuchar has an extra spring in his step for this week's U.S. Open, having been installed among the favourites for the year's second major after winning the elite Memorial Tournament 10 days ago.
Ball must be played as it lies, USGA insists
ESPN - 12 Jun 2013 20:56
More than 6 inches of rain has fallen on Merion's East Course since Friday, and more poor weather is predicted for the start of the U.S. Open on Thursday
USGA 'would return to Merion'
Sky Sports - 12 Jun 2013 20:07
The USGA have already hinted they are prepared to bring the US Open back to Merion, if the club and local residents are happy to do so.
Contingency Plans Made for Stormy Start to U.S. Open
The New York Times - 12 Jun 2013 19:14
U.S. Open organizers were preparing for severe thunderstorms and high winds for Thursday's opening round at Merion, which has already been saturated by more than six inches of rain since Friday.
Simpson defends 'nearly men'
Sky Sports - 12 Jun 2013 18:45
Webb Simpson believes golf's "nearly men" draw unfair criticism for their failure to land a major championship.
Donald focused on positives
Sky Sports - 12 Jun 2013 18:25
Luke Donald remains determined to "manage expectations" and make his major breakthrough at this week's US Open.
Rory and Horschel feud over
Sky Sports - 12 Jun 2013 16:44
Rory McIlroy appears to have settled his differences with Billy Horschel after playing a practice round with the American ahead of the US Open.
Braced putters are not long for this game
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2013 14:13
Would Aussies be historically jubilant without Adam Scott's 49-inch Futura X?
After 10 years, Merion plaque got it right
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2013 14:13
Merion might not be as perfect as its idolaters believe. But it's a lot closer than it was just a few years ago.
Rory McIlroy is thinking of running up the Rocky Steps
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2013 10:00
As the start of the U.S. Open inches closer, the tension continues to build. Rory McIlroy has a plan to relieve the pressure. The impish young Irishman is thinking about hitting the Art Museum, and not for the Homage to ...
Garcia Tries to Move on After Gaffe With Woods
The New York Times - 12 Jun 2013 09:59
Sergio Garcia already has drawn the ire of Tiger Woods.
Cutting up the US Open with a butter knife
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2013 09:52
On a quiet day and on a relatively empty course for practice rounds, just about every player at Merion stops at the plaque in the 18th fairway that commemorates Ben Hogan hitting 1-iron into the 18th green in the 1950 U....
Cutting Up the US Open With a Butter Knife
The New York Times - 12 Jun 2013 09:44
On a quiet day and on a relatively empty course for practice rounds, just about every player at Merion stops at the plaque in the 18th fairway that commemorates Ben Hogan hitting 1-iron into the 18th green in the 1950 U....
US Open's return to Merion defies recent convention
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2013 09:07
We thought we had the USGA's modus operandi down.
Woods ready to put Garcia feud behind him
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2013 09:07
A relaxed Tiger Woods joked about hitting driver "on every hole" at Merion and was taken aback when a young woman asked how he plans to kick back while he's off the course.
Control key for Luke Donald as he seeks first major
Miami Herald - 12 Jun 2013 09:07
Last we heard from Luke Donald, he was feasting on perfectly marbled steak after a victory in Japan yielded a shipment of 200 pounds of Miyazaki beef.