Back-to-back in other 3 majors, Woods tries to repeat in US OpenFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Tiger Woods is defending his title at the U.S. Open and his turf at Bethpage Black. Nordqvist birdies final hole to take lead at midpoint of LPGA ChampionshipHAVRE DE GRACE, Md. — As a young golfer in Sweden, Anna Nordqvist patterned her career after the best female golfer her country has ever produced — Annika Sorenstam. Brian Gay shoots 6-under 64 for St. Jude lead, Phil Mickelson 4 back as he preps for US OpenMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Brian Gay had the best opening round. Phil Mickelson called his first 18 holes a good start. Woods, Harrington and Cabrera to play together at US OpenMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Defending champion Tiger Woods will play the first two rounds of the U.S. Open with Padraig Harrington and Angel Cabrera, giving fans at Bethpage Black a chance to see the reigning champions of all four majors. Phil Mickelson, John Daly highlight a day of comebacks in MemphisMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Phil Mickelson wasted no time firing up fans with birdies on the opening two holes. Then came a sliced tee shot into the water and a nearly four-putt green. He birdied two of the last three holes. Trimmer Daly, emotional Mickelson highlight strong field in last tuneup for US OpenMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The question came at John Daly a variety of ways Wednesday, and he tried deflecting them with jokes. Golfer Phil Mickelson trying to keep life normal as wife battles breast cancerMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The idea was for Phil Mickelson to return to a routine as best as possible in his world now shaken with fear. It has been three turbulent weeks since he announced his wife, Amy, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Mickelson has always felt like he was in control, even if his golf at times suggested otherwise. Now he feels helpless. A democratic major gives everyone a chance at the U.S. OpenGERMANTOWN, Tenn. — Paul Goydos milled around the front of the clubhouse, killing time with a few PGA Tour peers as he waited for more scores to be posted on the white poster board at Germantown Country Club. Drysdale finally qualifies for British Open after 9 previous failuresSUNNINGDALE, England — Rafa Echenique and Graeme Storm led qualifying for the British Open and David Drysdale used a hole-in-one to qualify in his 10th try. As Woods stalls, Furyk and Byrd tie for the lead at Memorial.DUBLIN, Ohio — One last birdie for Jim Furyk put him one more stroke under par, which he found more gratifying than being in a share of the lead with Jonathan Byrd on Friday at the Memorial. Nicklaus and Woods attract thousands in the rain and deliver a showDUBLIN, Ohio — Beneath a gray sky and dreary rain, thousands of colorful umbrellas framed both sides of every fairway at Muirfield Village. On a miserable day to watch golf, no one was about to miss a single shot. With loaded field and tougher course, State Farm has feel of a majorSPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Given the opportunity at hand, Michelle Wie wasn’t thinking about the major that lies ahead. Memorial Tournament looking to offer “ultimate break” to players with local connectionDUBLIN, Ohio — By almost any standard, Chris Wilson doesn’t belong in the Memorial Tournament. Mickelson plans to play Memphis as tuneup for US OpenDUBLIN, Ohio — Phil Mickelson plans a brief return to the PGA Tour in time to play in the U.S. Open. |