The good, the bad, the ugly: British Open rookie Steve Marino endures wild ride at TurnberryTURNBERRY, Scotland — Steve Marino got a kick out of playing links golf for the first time. Took right to it, in fact. Watson weaves a bit of old magic in Scotland, seeking final chapter in British Open fairy taleTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson took three practice swings without a club in his hand, then looked toward the green and pictured the shot he needed to play. Watson just won’t go away: 59-year-old leads heading into final round at TurnberryTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson looked around at the amazing scene Saturday, his eyes tearing up a bit as all the Scottish fans surrounding the 18th green toasted one of golf’s greatest champions. Ageless Watson stays in contention, Jaidee best Asian challengerTURNBERRY - The golfing world woke up to a strange Saturday at a Major - it was one without Tiger Woods on the weekend and it was one where a 59-year-old American, Tom Watson, was looking to further his reputation as the world’s best Links player. Watson just won’t go away: 59-year-old leads heading to final round at TurnberryTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson looked around at the amazing scene Saturday, his eyes tearing up a bit as all the Scottish fans surrounding the 18th green toasted one of golf’s greatest champions. Watson gives up British Open lead, still in running to become oldest major championTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson has surrendered the lead at the British Open with three bogeys in a seven-hole stretch at blustery Turnberry. Two-time defending British Open champion Harrington cards 6-over 76 at TurnberryTURNBERRY, Scotland — Padraig Harrington’s bid to become the first player in 53 years to win the British Open three times in a row virtually ended Saturday when he shot a 6-over 76 to fall 14 shots off the lead at Turnberry. Tied for the British Open lead, Tom Watson takes aim at becoming oldest major championTURNBERRY, Scotland — Mathew Goggin of Australia has pulled even with Tom Watson for the lead at the British Open, shooting a 1-under 69 in blustery conditions at Turnberry. Seve Ballesteros hopes to play in British Open at St. Andrews in 2010MADRID — Seve Ballesteros said he would like to play in the British Open at St. Andrews in 2010. Tiger Woods misses cut at British OpenLondon, July 18 (ANI): Golfing great Tiger Woods has missed the cut for only the second time in his pro career at a major championship. Tiger Woods misses cut at British Open
Woods, Bhullar miss the cut; Watson turns the clock back
‘Snake’ Chalmers holds 36-hole lead for first time since 2000 at US Bank ChampionshipMILWAUKEE — Greg Chalmers stayed on top of the leaderboard Friday, firing a second-round 67 to build a two-shot lead in the U.S. Bank Championship. A double shocker at British Open: Watson in the lead as Woods misses cutTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson danced what he called “a Scottish jig” on the 18th green after another long putt fell into the cup. Play on. Double shocker: Tom Watson tied for British Open lead, Woods heads home after missing cutTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson leading the British Open heading to the weekend? Tiger Woods gassing up the plane and heading for home? Treacherous Turnberry delivered a pair of shockers Friday. Double shocker: Watson tied for British Open lead, Woods heads home after missing cutTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson leading the British Open heading to the weekend? Woods misses cut at British Open; fails to advance at major for only second time as proTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tiger Woods has missed the cut in a major for only the second time in his professional career. Woods made two double bogeys on the way to a 4-over 74 Friday and won’t be playing the weekend at the British Open, missing the cut by one stroke. Double shocker: Watson tied for British Open lead, Woods likely headed home after missing cutTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson leading the British Open heading to the weekend? Two double bogeys put Woods in danger of missing British Open cutTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tiger Woods was unlikely to make the British Open cut after shooting a 4-over 74 in the second round Friday. Watson keeps the magic going at Turnberry, but Tiger Woods in big troubleTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson had another magical day at the British Open. Turnberry strikes back; Tiger Woods struggling to make cut at British OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tiger Woods came into the British Open as an overwhelming favorite to win his 15th major championship. Turnberry’s revenge: Marino surprise leader of British Open as the ol’ course shows its biteTURNBERRY, Scotland — Steve Marino can thank his dad for making sure he got to the British Open. British open leaderboard 2009: A quick glance
Former US Open champion Michael Campbell withdraws from British Open during dismal roundTURNBERRY, Scotland — The struggles continue for New Zealand’s Michael Campbell. Montgomerie admits he was distracted at British Open by Lyle’s comments about cheatingTURNBERRY, Scotland — Looks like Sandy Lyle can forget about being vice captain at the Ryder Cup. Bhullar leaves Turnberry early, but richer in Major experienceTURNBERRY - Gaganjeet Bhullar’s attempts to become only the third Indian to play the weekend rounds of a Major championship were swept aside by wet and windy conditions Friday morning, as he went seven-over for the second round and ended at eight-over 148 for the tournament at the 138th British Open. Turnberry’s revenge: Weather more imposing for Day 2 of British Open after gentle startTURNBERRY, Scotland — Ahhh, that’s more like it. Clouds Pose Greater Threat than Jimenez for Watson, Curtis and Kuboya
Chalmers, Klauk tied at 6 under after first round of the US Bank ChampionshipMILWAUKEE — The U.S. Bank Championship has only a few notable names when compared with the British Open. But the lack of star power doesn’t deter Greg Chalmers’ belief something amazing will happen — maybe even to him. No surprise this time: Curtis ready to contend for another British Open title
At British Open, Watson puts the ‘ancient’ in the Royal & Ancient Golf ClubTURNBERRY, Scotland — These kind of things usually don’t end well, no matter how much we might want them to. Golf is a tough enough game for even the youngsters playing in this British Open, and 59-year-olds have no business getting in the way — no matter what their pedigree might be. Anthony Kim tries to recover from a quintuple-bogey 9TURNBERRY, Scotland — Anthony Kim took three swipes to escape a pot bunker, and by the time he was done making a mess of the second hole at Turnberry on Thursday, he had a quintuple-bogey 9. Miguel Angel Jimenez shoots 6-under 64, passes Tom Watson for British Open leadTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson, famous for winning the “Duel in the Sun” that forever links him with Turnberry, is at the stage in his career where the British Open should be a ceremonial stroll into the sunset. Make way for the Mechanic: Jimenez surges to British Open lead with 64 that knocks off WatsonTURNBERRY, Scotland — Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez rolled in a 66-foot birdie putt at the final hole for a 6-under 64 to claim the opening-round lead at the British Open. Bhullar shoots 71 to be tied with Tiger in British OpenTURNBERRY - Gaganjeet Bhullar displayed great character as he twice recovered from reverses in the first round of the 138th British Open to come back with a highly commendable but a roller-coaster one-over 71 in his first-ever round at a Major. |