Golf News
Spieth Is Youngest Champion on PGA Tour in 82 Years
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2013 05:09
The 19-year-old Jordan Spieth won the John Deere Classic, becoming the youngest winner on the Tour in 82 years and earning a spot in the British Open.
On Par: Bringing Female Veterans Together on the Golf Course
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2013 03:56
A program at an Ohio golf course, modeled on others around the country, helps female military veterans bond and heal by learning the sport and playing it together.
Mickelson Wants to Make It Easy
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2013 23:55
Fresh off a Scottish Open victory, Phil Mickelson showed up at Muirfield for the first time in 11 years and didn't take long to figure out his strategy for the British Open. He wants to keep it as simple as possible and ...
Sir Nick Can't Resist Another Shot at Muirfield
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2013 22:35
If given the option, Nick Faldo would prefer not to be standing over a putt to win the British Open.
Mickelson puts win behind him, preps for Open
ESPN - 15 Jul 2013 21:39
A day after his first victory in Europe in 20 years, Phil Mickelson was ready to move on to preparations for the Open Championship, saying he didn't want to dwell too much on his win Sunday at the Scottish Open.
Injury may rule out Hanson
Sky Sports - 15 Jul 2013 21:24
Sweden's Peter Hanson could miss the Open Championship starting on Thursday because of a recurring back problem.
No false hopes for Faldo
Sky Sports - 15 Jul 2013 21:07
Nick Faldo is just happy to sharing the Muirfield fairways with champions when he tees it up in the Open Championship on Thursday.
Back Injury Could Force Swede Hanson Out of British Open
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2013 20:19
European Ryder Cup player Peter Hanson may have to pull out of this week's British Open at Muirfield because of a recurring back problem.
Politicians Take Swing at Men Only Clubs Ahead of Open
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2013 19:43
Politicians and golfers of both sexes took a swing at the sport's governing body on Monday for holding Britain's top tournament at a club that allows only men to be members, saying it was time for a change.
Defending champ Els gives back Claret Jug
ESPN - 15 Jul 2013 18:45
As is custom, Ernie Els had an appointment Monday morning with the head of the R&A, Peter Dawson, to give back the Claret Jug he's been in possession of for the past year
Curry, D-Will tackle new challenge in Lake Tahoe
Miami Herald - 15 Jul 2013 18:21
Two of basketball's brightest young stars hope their sweet strokes on the hardwood translate to the golf course when they tee off at the 24th annual American Century Championship here in beautiful Lake Tahoe.
Woods starts late; Rory, Phil off early at British Open
Miami Herald - 15 Jul 2013 18:11
Three-time British Open champion Tiger Woods will have his left elbow tested this week at Muirfield Golf Club as he starts later on Thursday and early on Friday.
Muirfield Is No. 1 on Open Rota, Says Champion Els
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2013 16:19
Title holder Ernie Els believes Muirfield, the venue for this week's 142nd British Open, is the finest links course on the championship rota.
Woods paired with McDowell
Sky Sports - 15 Jul 2013 14:38
World number one Tiger Woods has been drawn to play alongside Graeme McDowell and 2010 champion Louis Oosthuizen in the first two rounds of this week's Open Championship at Muirfield.
Tiger: Weather will be key
Sky Sports - 15 Jul 2013 14:22
Tiger Woods is hoping the weather will be kinder to him at Muirfield this week than on his last visit in 2002.
Els hands back Claret Jug
Sky Sports - 15 Jul 2013 14:07
Ernie Els has handed back the Claret Jug to the R&A ahead of his Open title defence at Muirfield - but he is hoping to have it back on Sunday.
Woods drawn with McDowell, Oosthuizen at Muirfield
Miami Herald - 15 Jul 2013 13:46
Tiger Woods is getting a late start to the British Open at Muirfield.
Woods Drawn With McDowell, Oosthuizen at Muirfield
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2013 13:43
Tiger Woods is getting a late start to the British Open at Muirfield.
Ernie Els gives back his claret jug at Muirfield
Miami Herald - 15 Jul 2013 13:42
Two dozen cameras were in position Monday morning to capture the first big moment of this British Open, only they weren't anywhere near the golf course. They waited in the driveway as a silver station wagon pulled throug...
Els Gives Back His Claret Jug
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2013 13:37
The first order of business at the British Open was for Ernie Els to hand over the claret jug.
Woods Drawn With McDowell and Oosthuizen at Muirfield
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2013 13:25
World number one Tiger Woods has been drawn to play alongside former U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell and South African Louis Oosthuizen in the first two rounds of this week's British Open at Muirfield.
5 Best British Opens Played at Muirfield
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2013 10:07
St. Andrews is incomparable because of its history, but when it comes to links courses in the British Open rotation, Muirfield is looked upon as the purest and fairest of them all. What gets even less of an argument is t...