Golf News
On Golf: So Triple Crown Is Tough? Try Sweeping Golf's Majors
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2014 04:07
Since 1930, no golfer has swept the majors, and in the last three decades, only Tiger Woods has won the first two legs. The difficulty is that there are different horses for different courses.
Mickelson, 13 strokes back, blames putting
ESPN - 14 Jun 2014 03:23
A dejected Phil Mickelson all but conceded his chances of winning his first U.S. Open were over after a 3-over-par 73 left him 13 strokes back of tournament leader Martin Kaymer.
Mickelson well behind after tough third round
ESPN - 14 Jun 2014 23:27
Starting his round some 3 .5 hours prior to the leaders at the U.S. Open on Saturday, Phil Mickelson hoped to post a decent score and see what transpired. Impossible.
Kaymer protects lead on tough day at Pinehurst
Miami Herald - 14 Jun 2014 21:27
Not even Martin Kaymer was immune from a Pinehurst No. 2 course that restored the reputation of a U.S. Open.
Lewis, Park paired at U.S. Women's Open
Miami Herald - 14 Jun 2014 20:41
Stacy Lewis and Inbee Park, the top two players in the world, have been paired together for the first two rounds of the U.S. Women's Open at Pinehurst No. 2.
21 Flat-Screen TVs, 18 Holes, One Pair of Eyes
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2014 19:00
Tommy Roy is the lead producer for NBC and the Golf Channel at his 20th U.S. Open.
Trickier Conditions at Pinehurst for Third Round
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2014 17:57
The early starters faced tougher conditions in the U.S. Open third round on Saturday as runaway leader Martin Kaymer of Germany prepared for a late afternoon teeoff.
Kaymer still has plenty of work ahead at US Open
Miami Herald - 14 Jun 2014 16:47
Too bad the Fox Sports contract to televise the U.S. Open doesn't start until next year. Greg Norman would probably have a lot to say about the difficulty of playing with a big lead on the weekend at a major championship...
Kaymer Still Has Plenty of Work Ahead at US Open
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2014 16:42
Too bad the Fox Sports contract to televise the U.S. Open doesn't start until next year. Greg Norman would probably have a lot to say about the difficulty of playing with a big lead on the weekend at a major championship...
Kaymer and Everyone Else at the US Open
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2014 09:48
This looks like a typical U.S. Open.
With big U.S. Open lead, Kaymer plans his next steps
Miami Herald - 14 Jun 2014 05:57
PINEHURST, N.C. - As the day inched forward at this U.S. Open golf tournament Friday, the tension became unbearable. Drama dripped. Who would be best positioned to get second place?
With Attention Elsewhere, Kaymer Is in Midst of Run of Distinction at U.S. Open
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2014 03:28
His fellow Germans are focused on the World Cup, but Martin Kaymer is having a record-setting United States Open.
Unheralded Todd Brings Sizzling Form to U.S. Open
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2014 03:21
Brendon Todd is one of the hottest players on the planet, even if he is not exactly a household name.
Key Hole at the US Open
Miami Herald - 14 Jun 2014 03:19
A glance at the key hole Friday at the U.S. Open:
Kaymer Brilliance Leaves Rivals Admiring From Afar
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2014 03:18
Martin Kaymer's stunning form over the first two days at the U.S. Open left his challengers trailing in his wake on Friday, reviving memories of runaway wins by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
The Back Nine: McIlroy relates to Kaymer's dominance
Chicago Tribune - 14 Jun 2014 03:18
PINEHURST, N.C. – We’ve reached the midway point of the 114 th U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 with Martin Kaymer in total control. Kaymer’s second round 65 put him at 10 under par for the tournament and sends him to ...
Poor putting holds Phil Mickelson back at US Open
Miami Herald - 14 Jun 2014 03:11
PINEHURST, N.C. - After two rounds of solid ball-striking on a course where he feels at home, Phil Mickelson left Pinehurst No. 2 on Friday evening satisfied with the shape of his game. Well, most of it.
Key Hole at the US Open
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2014 03:10
A glance at the key hole Friday at the U.S. Open:
US Open at a glance
Miami Herald - 14 Jun 2014 03:05
The second round of the U.S. Open at par-70, 7,562-yard Pinehurst No. 2:
U.S. Open Second Round News & Notes
Miami Herald - 14 Jun 2014 02:54
Martin Kaymer apparently did not get the memo that the U.S. Open is supposed to be difficult.
With 2nd 5-under-par 65, Kaymer claims 6-stroke lead in US Open
Miami Herald - 14 Jun 2014 02:54
PINEHURST, N.C. - Many U.S. Open observers felt the firm and fast conditions, the turtle-backed greens and tufts of gnarly grass in waste areas would cause a high percentage of contestants to struggle with the No. 2 cour...
Kaymer leads by 6 at Pinehurst
Miami Herald - 14 Jun 2014 02:49
Martin Kaymer has carded 11 birdies through two rounds and that has helped him take a 6-stroke lead at the halfway point of the 114th U.S. Open Championship.