Fernandez-Castano shoots 64 to take the lead at Loch LomondLUSS, Scotland — Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano lost his dog, then he lost his swing. He only found one of them Saturday in the Scottish Open, where he had a 7-under 64 to build a one-shot lead going into the final round at Loch Lomond. Rain postpones second round of John Deere ClassicSILVIS, Ill. — The thought of playing 36 holes and jetting across the ocean on the charter plane was about as pleasant to Kenny Perry as the violent storm that washed out the second round of the John Deere Classic on Friday. Mickelson to skip British Open because of wife’s health, ending his streak at majors at 61LUSS, Scotland — Phil Mickelson will skip the British Open so he can be with his wife as she starts her recovery from breast cancer, ending the longest active streak of majors played at 61. Lefty makes it official: Wife’s health takes precedence over British OpenLUSS, Scotland — Phil Mickelson has decided not to play the British Open next week so he can be with his wife as she starts her recovery from breast cancer. Goosen seizes control of Scottish Open with a 63 on a bonnie day at Loch LomondLUSS, Scotland — Already a winner on the PGA Tour this year, Retief Goosen continued making progress toward rejoining golf’s elite Friday with an 8-under 63 on a gorgeous day at Loch Lomond for a two-shot lead in the Scottish Open. Bhullar to join Jeev at British Open in Turnberry
Lee Janzen, Darron Stiles share 1st-round lead at John Deere Classic at 7-under 64
Janzen, Stiles share first-round lead at John Deere Classic at 7-under 64SILVIS, Ill. — Lee Janzen stirred some memories and was tied with Darron Stiles for the lead after firing a 7-under 64 in the first round of the John Deere Classic on Thursday. Richard Green shoots 64 for 1-shot lead over Martin Laird in Scottish OpenLUSS, Scotland — Martin Laird finally came home and put on quite a show Thursday in the Scottish Open, twice chipping in for birdie on his way to a 6-under 65 that left him one shot behind Richard Green after the opening round at Loch Lomond. John Daly to make 2nd PGA Tour start after receiving sponsor’s exemption to Canadian Open
Former Masters champion Immelman forced to miss another majorLUSS, Scotland — Trevor Immelman has withdrawn from the British Open next week at Turnberry because of a wrist injury that has been slow to heal. Japanese teen Ryo Ishikawa hoping to make cut at British Open
First his wife, now Mickelson’s mother set to battle breast cancer
Tiger keeps matching Federer on the same day, but with different stakesBETHESDA, Md. — Tiger Woods watched good friend Roger Federer in the championship match at Wimbledon for as long as he could before heading out to prepare for the final round of the AT&T National. Perry decides to play British Open after meeting with doctors for his dying motherBETHESDA, Md. — Kenny Perry has decided to play in the British Open next week after meeting with doctors for his mother, who is dying of blood cancer. Host has most: Woods wins own event for 1st time
A greedy host, indeed: Woods wins his own tournament at CongressionalBETHESDA, Md. — Even after 68 victories, Tiger Woods never had a finish quite like Sunday at the AT&T National. Eunjung Yi shoots 61 to lead Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic by 4 strokesSYLVANIA, Ohio — No one was more surprised to find Eunjung Yi leading the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic through three rounds than, well, Eunjung Yi. Echenique leads Kaymer by a stroke after 3rd round of French OpenSAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France — Rafa Echenique of Argentina held onto his lead at the French Open on Saturday, shooting a 1-under 70 for a one-stroke advantage over Martin Kaymer of Germany after the third round. Woods doesn’t do golf vacations: No Seminole, no Pine ValleyBETHESDA, Md. — Tiger Woods can run down the list of the top 100 golf courses in America and find plenty that he hasn’t played unless he was in a golf tournament. Holding it together over a rough patch, Tiger Woods takes lead in AT&T NationalBETHESDA, Md. — The best of Tiger Woods came Friday when his game was falling apart. Diaz birdies final hole to tie Kemp for 36-hole lead at Jamie Farr Owens Corning ClassicSYLVANIA, Ohio — Laura Diaz barely remembers the last time she led an LPGA Tour event. Sarah Kemp never had. Echenique snatches lead from Kaymer after 2nd round of French OpenSAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France — Rafa Echenique of Argentina took a two-stroke lead at the French Open after shooting a 4-under 67 on Friday. Defending champ Anthony Kim sets course record at Congressional with 62 for 2-shot leadBETHESDA, Md. — Anthony Kim is regaining a lot of his strength and a little of his swagger. He can only hope his record start Thursday at the AT&T National will allow him to get rid of some frustration built up from a year of not winning. Glover tries to stay in the moment and as everyone looks backBETHESDA, Md. — U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover is ready to move on with the rest of his season. What happens when you challenge the Tiger in golf course
A rising star, Anthony Kim struggles to find his health, his form and a victoryBETHESDA, Md. — Anthony Kim pressed a cell phone against his ear as he listened to Tiger Woods, the tournament host of the AT&T National, congratulate him on another impressive victory that seemed to mark the arrival of America’s next great golfer. South Korean’s Jiyai Shin wins Wegmans LPGA, her fifth victory in 11 monthsROCHESTER, N.Y. — A year after her mother died in a car crash, Jiyai Shin picked up the first of 20 victories on the Korean professional circuit while still in high school in 2005. Jiyai Shin leads by 4 strokes at Wegmans LPGA; Tiger Woods’ niece misses cutROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jiyai Shin shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday to extend her lead to four strokes at the Wegmans LPGA. Jiyai Shin leads by four strokes at Wegmans LPGA, Tiger Woods’ niece misses cutROCHESTER, N.Y. — Jiyai Shin shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday to extend her lead to four strokes at the Wegmans LPGA. Korean phenom Jiyai Shin leads storm-delayed Wegmans LPGA by 4 strokesROCHESTER, N.Y. — South Korean star Jiyai Shin, seeking her fifth win in 11 months, shot a 4-under 68 on Friday to vault into a three-stroke lead at the storm-plagued Wegmans LPGA. “Lucky survivor” Ballesteros launches cancer foundation to help fellow sufferersMADRID - Spanish golf legend Severiano Ballesteros on Thursday launched his cancer foundation, which is aimed at helping cancer sufferers as well as aspiring golfers from poor backgrounds. Rain hits first round at BMW International, play restarts after delayMUNICH — Retief Goosen of South Africa shot an 8-under 64 to lead by two after the first round of the rainy BMW International Open on Thursday. Random thoughts from a long, muddy week at the US OpenFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Lucas Glover finally found dry ground where he could pose with his U.S. Open trophy, taking it to the top of the Empire State Building on Tuesday. Ricky Barnes focuses on positives after blowing US Open lead with 12 bogeys over 24 holesFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Ricky Barnes took a six-stroke lead to the back nine on Sunday afternoon in the U.S. Open, and finished with a birdie and five straight pars. |