Golf News
Poulter pins hopes on putter
Sky Sports - 16 Jul 2013 18:15
Ian Poulter is hoping a new putter will give him a good chance of success in The Open at Muirfield this week.
Column: Brooks Koepka: Best American Golfer?
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2013 22:57
There's a reason Brooks Koepka is the best young American golfer you've never heard of.
Combustible Siem Doesn't Snap So Often These Days
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2013 22:28
Marcel Siem once snapped his driver in two in a typical fit of pique but the German is not such a combustible character these days and his maturing behavior is getting its reward with improving results.
Someone's Major Gain Is Often Another's Loss
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2013 21:13
Paul Azinger leaned against the railing around the 18th green at Muirfield, where 13 players have won the silver claret jug since the British Open first came to a links course known as the fairest of them all.
Golf Tidbits: Favorites to win at Muirfield
Miami Herald - 16 Jul 2013 21:03
A look back at the past winners of the British Open Championship at Muirfield show a group that is highlighted by future Hall of Famers.
Spieth Turns Attention to Open After Landmark Win
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2013 20:44
Jordan Spieth has a problem that would be a major irritation to most teenagers.
Laird dreaming of home victory
Sky Sports - 16 Jul 2013 20:38
Martin Laird believes he is capable of notching a home success for Scotland in this week's Open Championship at Muirfield.
Player Returns to British Open _ With Clothes On
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2013 20:28
Gary Player is as eager to share his thoughts about golf as he is to show off his body.
Woods looking for 1 key shot to turn his fortunes
Miami Herald - 16 Jul 2013 20:19
British Open champions at Muirfield are more likely to be found on a ballot for the Hall of Fame than the bottom of a betting sheet. It has never been known as a haven for long shots, which would seem to bode well for so...
McDowell Seeks Cure for Inconsistency at Muirfield
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2013 19:41
If Graeme McDowell is hanging around Muirfield beyond Friday, the rest of the British Open field had better watch out.
McDowell Wary of 'Evil' Pin Positions at Muirfield
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2013 19:25
Graeme McDowell is ready for a little skullduggery at this week's British Open as the Northern Irishman puts his instinctive links golf skills to the test at bone-dry Muirfield.
Mickelson Brings Secret Putting Tips to British
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2013 19:19
The pain of yet another excruciating loss at the U.S. Open has faded, replaced now by the euphoria of his first win in Europe in 20 years. Phil Mickelson's summer has been a lot like his career, and the roller coaster sh...
Mickelson buoyed by putting
Sky Sports - 16 Jul 2013 19:15
Phil Mickelson believes he has found a solution to his putting problems but refused to divulge his secret.
Molinari Says He Lost Focus After Ryder Cup
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2013 17:55
Francesco Molinari is hoping to light the blue touch paper on his game at this week's British Open after the Italian admitted he lost focus following his involvement in last year's extraordinary Ryder Cup win.
Matsuyama Takes on Mantle as Asia's New Star
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2013 17:46
Move over Ryo Ishikawa, Asian golf finally has a new star.
Spieth trades cornfields for Scottish links
ESPN - 16 Jul 2013 17:46
Wearing the same pair of pants he wore Sunday in winning the John Deere Classic, Jordan Spieth set out for his first round at Muirfield on Tuesday morning, trading the cornfields of Illinois for the links of Scotland.
Open Championship experts' picks
ESPN - 16 Jul 2013 17:26
Our panel makes its picks for The John Deere Classic
32 the magic number for Brandt
Sky Sports - 16 Jul 2013 17:24
American Brandt Snedeker is hoping to make it a hat-trick of maiden major victories for 32-year-olds in The Open at Muirfield this week.
Snedeker Bids to Complete Hat-Trick of Lucky 32s
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2013 16:10
Adam Scott and Justin Rose won the year's first two major titles and American Brandt Snedeker would be delighted to complete a hat-trick of 32-year-old maiden major champions at this week's British Open.
Els Becomes Asian Tour's First International Ambassador
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2013 13:46
Ernie Els, who begins the defense of his British Open title on Thursday, has agreed to become the Asian Tour's first international ambassador.
Woods ready for Open challenge
Sky Sports - 16 Jul 2013 13:21
World No 1 Tiger Woods has declared himself ready for The Open as he continues his preparations ahead of Thursday's opening round.
Woods Says Elbow Fine, No Loss of Confidence
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2013 13:13
Tiger Woods said his ailing left elbow is "good to go" for the British Open, and he insisted Tuesday there's no loss of confidence despite the longest stretch of his career without a major title.