Golf News
Players Accept 2-Tee Start at British Open
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2014 16:45
With thunderstorms and heavy rain never arriving, the historic decision to use a two-tee start at the British Open on Saturday appeared to be misguided.
Jo, Seong to meet in Women's Publinks final
ESPN - 19 Jul 2014 06:56
Fumie (Alice) Jo and Eun Jeong Seong will meet in Saturday's 36-hole final of the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship.
Iraq amputee takes American Century lead
ESPN - 19 Jul 2014 04:43
Chad Pfeifer, who lost his left leg above the knee serving in Iraq, earned a Stableford total of 24 points to take the first-round lead over a group including former LPGA great Annika Sorenstam on Friday at the American ...
Pace, Diaz share lead through 54 holes at Marathon
Miami Herald - 19 Jul 2014 23:34
Lee-Anne Pace made a name for herself as an amateur in her native South Africa, then proved herself with eight wins on the Ladies European Tour.
Pace, Diaz Share Lead Through 54 Holes at Marathon
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2014 23:27
South Africa's Lee-Anne Pace, seeking a breakthrough win in the U.S., shot a 3-under 68 on Saturday to grab a share of the lead with Laura Diaz in the Marathon Classic.
Maguire from Florida wins 108th Southern Amateur
Miami Herald - 19 Jul 2014 23:13
P.J. Maguire won the 108th Southern Amateur by shooting a 1-under 71 on a wet and windy Saturday at The Honors Course.
Maguire From Florida Wins 108th Southern Amateur
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2014 23:06
P.J. Maguire won the 108th Southern Amateur by shooting a 1-under 71 on a wet and windy Saturday at The Honors Course.
British Open 2014: Rory McIlroy Extends Lead to Six Shots Entering Final Round
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2014 22:11
Rory McIlroy started slowly at Royal Liverpool in the third round but after Rickie Fowler drew even, rallied to lead by six strokes at 16-under 200.
Manassero Rescued by Advice From Bagman and Coach
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2014 21:18
Having a coach and mentor on your golf bag is always handy and it certainly proved beneficial for Matteo Manassero on Saturday as the young Italian rallied from an inauspicious start at the British Open.
Woods keeps going wrong direction at British Open
Miami Herald - 19 Jul 2014 20:54
Tiger Woods was the last to tee off Saturday in the British Open. He had the biggest gallery. It might have seemed like old times for Woods in the major championships except for one tiny detail.
Woods Keeps Going Wrong Direction at British Open
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2014 20:49
Tiger Woods was the last to tee off Saturday in the British Open. He had the biggest gallery. It might have seemed like old times for Woods in the major championships except for one tiny detail.
Nearly Man Garcia Living in Hope, Not Expectation
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2014 20:39
While there is still hope Sergio Garcia will battle all the way in the final round at the British Open, the Spaniard knows he faces a near impossible task to overhaul Rory McIlroy on Sunday.
McIlroy opens six-shot lead at Open after 68
ESPN - 19 Jul 2014 20:37
Rory McIlroy put a stranglehold on his third major championship with a 4-under 68 Saturday, heading to the final round of the British Open with a six-shot lead.
O'Connor: McIlroy playing for place in history
ESPN - 19 Jul 2014 20:36
At age 25, he's on the verge of completing three legs of a career Grand Slam
Fowler Faces McIlroy Again in Final Group at Open
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2014 20:31
From the time they faced each other in the Walker Cup, a couple of 18-year-olds with the world at their feet, Rickie Fowler figured he'd go at it again someday with Rory McIlroy in a major championship.
For Globe-Trotting Golfers, Mishandled Clubs Are an Occupational Hazard
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2014 20:27
For golfers, whose success is predicated on acting only after a careful consideration of the odds, there is no greater leap of faith than entrusting their golf bags to a network of strangers.
Garcia set to come up short again at a major
Miami Herald - 19 Jul 2014 19:59
Sergio Garcia hauled himself to within range of Rory McIlroy at the British Open on Saturday when a roar the Spaniard didn't want to hear came from the 16th green behind him.
Young Fowler Left to Regret Bad Late Swings
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2014 19:58
Rickie Fowler was left rueing two wayward late drives and one errant approach shot after allowing Rory McIlroy to sprint into a six-shot lead in the third round of the 143rd British Open on Sunday.
Father knows bet: Dad to cash in on Rory win
ESPN - 19 Jul 2014 19:40
According to the BBC's Andrew Cotter, 10 years ago Rory McIlroy's father Gerry and three friends made a legal bet of 400 British pounds (100 each, equivalent to $170.87 currently) that the then-15-year-old would win the ...
Tiger 19 shots back at Open: Made mistakes
ESPN - 19 Jul 2014 19:31
Tiger Woods settled for a 1-over-par 73 on Saturday at the Open Championship, leaving him a whopping 19 shots back of Rory McIlroy through 54 holes and in danger of his worst 72-hole finish in a major as a pro.
Fowler faces McIlroy again in final group at Open
Miami Herald - 19 Jul 2014 19:29
From the time they faced each other in the Walker Cup, a couple of 18-year-olds with the world at their feet, Rickie Fowler figured he'd go at it again someday with Rory McIlroy in a major championship.
McIlroy Leaves It Late to Turn on the Hoylake Magic
The New York Times - 19 Jul 2014 19:24
Rory McIlroy waited patiently for the right moment to press the turbo-charge button in the third round of the British Open on Saturday and when he did he sped away from the field like a finely-tuned Ferrari.