Rib injury forces Daly to pull out of Australian tournamentsSYDNEY — John Daly has pulled out of his two-tournament trip to Australia due to a recurring rib injury he expects will sideline him for the remainder of the year. Ryo Ishikawa, the 17-year-old sensation from Japan, picked for Presidents CupLEMONT, Ill. — Ryo Ishikawa is known in Japan as the “Shy Prince,” a 17-year-old sensation who has won four times on the Japan Golf Tour in the last calendar year. He was hardly bashful during a meeting this summer of prospective Presidents Cup players. Deutsche Bank win lifts Steve Stricker over Tiger Woods and into lead in FedEx Cup playoffsNORTON, Mass. — Steve Stricker laughed off the suggestion that he is golf’s Mr. September — the player who’s flourished the most in the PGA Tour playoffs. Nike wants its players to be true to their school at Deutsche BankNORTON, Mass. — Tiger Woods has been wearing a Nike logo on the crest of his golf shirt ever since he turned professional 13 years ago. That will change Saturday at the Deutsche Bank Championship when the swoosh gives way to an “S.” Tiger trying to make a few putts and take some big stridesNORTON, Mass. — Tiger Woods created a slight stir Thursday morning on the TPC Boston when a Nike representative approached him on the first tee carrying two putters. Lee Westwood, Rory McIlroy not thinking about Ryder Cup ahead of European MastersCRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland — The start of European Ryder Cup qualifying is having little effect on Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy. Casey knows the injury, just not how far he should push itNORTON, Mass. — Given the choices from an NFL injury report, Paul Casey listed himself as probable for the Deutsche Bank Championship this week as the world’s No. 3 player tries to cope with a rib injury. FERGUSON ON GOLF: Suspense is back: Woods and victory are no longer permanent playing partnersJERSEY CITY, N.J. — Much to his chagrin, Tiger Woods has put some suspense back into golf. 17-year-old An advances to US Amateur semifinals with 2nd straight playoff winTULSA, Okla. — Mention Y.E. Yang prevailing at the PGA Championship and Byeong-Hun An’s eyes light up. After $6 million renovation, Oak Tree National is awarded the 2014 US Senior OpenEDMOND, Okla. — Oak Tree National will host the 2014 U.S. Senior Open, officials said Thursday, weeks after the completion of a $6 million renovation to restore and improve aspects of the golf course. Reid still savoring his major victory as Champions Tour makes its way back to Seattle areaSNOQUALMIE, Wash. — Mike Reid forgot how good just a couple of words from his peers sounded. Oklahoma’s Oak Tree National golf course to host 2014 US Senior OpenEDMOND, Okla. — Officials from Oak Tree National say the Edmond, Okla., golf course will host the 2014 U.S. Senior Open. In the shadow of Lady Liberty, Woods is ready for the opening of the PGA Tour PlayoffsJERSEY CITY, N.J. — No matter what players think of the golf course, Liberty National gets universal praise for its intimate view of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty, so close to the shore she looks as if she could tend a flag on the green. Wyndham Championship a lesson in patience for 1st-time winner Ryan Moore
Aussie gets his wings: Sim takes Christmas tournament to win way onto PGA TourOVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Michael Sim has played his way onto the PGA Tour. With help from her teammates, Solheim Cup gives Wie a new chance to shineSUGAR GROVE, Ill. — When it came time to get the fans rowdy with a couple of rounds of “U-S-A! U-S-A!” Solheim Cup rookie Michelle Wie wasn’t quite sure what to do. Each major shot of the 2000s showed why Tiger owned the decadeCHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods knew this day was coming. He just didn’t want to believe it. John Daly to return to Australian Open 1 year after smashing fan’s camera into treeSYDNEY — John Daly plans to return to the Australian Open a year after being fined for smashing a fan’s camera into a tree during the tournament. John Daly returns to Australian Open 1 year after snapping, smashing fan’s camera into treeSYDNEY — John Daly is set to return to the Australian Open a year after being fined for smashing a fan’s camera into a tree during the tournament. Y.E. Yang’s stirring PGA Championship win inspires Asian golfers around the worldLOS ANGELES — The morning after Y.E. Yang became the first Asian golfer to win a major championship, Peter Cho was too excited to go to work. From rags to riches: Farmer’s son is PGA champ and pride of South KoreaJEJU, South Korea — Y.E. Yang was already 19 when he first picked up an iron at the country club where he had a low-wage job shagging golf balls. He practiced late into the night after the paying customers had gone until he became good enough to turn pro. Yang’s major victory over Woods could inspire hope across AsiaCHASKA, Minn. — For years, Asian countries could only boast about growth and potential in men’s golf. Success was measured by a half-dozen players who had cracked the top 50 in the world rankings over the last decade. Journeyman Y.E. Yang stuns Tiger Woods at PGA Championship to become 1st Asian to win majorCHASKA, Minn. — Knowing his last remaining challenger was about to make birdie, he chipped in from 60 feet for an eagle. The crowd roared, and he responded with a scream and a fist pump. Fans in golf-crazy South Korea celebrate Yang’s historic PGA Championships win over WoodsSEOUL, South Korea — Fans in golf-crazy South Korea are celebrating Yang Yong-eun’s historic PGA Championships win over Tiger Woods. Yang earns a spot on International Presidents Cup team; Glover narrowly misses US spotCHASKA, Minn. — U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover needed a birdie over the final three holes to secure a spot on the Presidents Cup team, and he knew it. He finished with a bogey, instead, and now has to wait. Y.E. Yang pulls off a shocker, beats Tiger Woods at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Y.E. Yang shook his fists and shouted with joy over a victory felt around the world. Equally stunning was the sight of Tiger Woods, standing over the final putt of the PGA Championship with nothing at stake. Late to pick up game and with no grand illusions, Yang lives out his dream with PGA winCHASKA, Minn. — The staff and the owner’s family were waiting outside the Hoban Korean Restaurant, applauding when Y.E. Yang arrived. Poor putting dooms Tiger Woods to first major championship collapseCHASKA, Minn. — His bid for a 15th major championship vanquished, Tiger Woods stood on the 18th green at Hazeltine National on Sunday holding his putter in his hands and staring in disbelief. Padraig Harrington takes an 8 on par 3 to fall out of contention at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Padraig Harrington started the final round of the PGA Championship determined to atone for last week’s meltdown against Tiger Woods in the last round at Firestone. Yang pulls off a shocker, beats Tiger Woods at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Y.E. Yang shook his fists and shouted with joy over a victory felt around the world. Equally stunning was the sight of Tiger Woods, standing over the final putt of the PGA Championship with nothing at stake. Y.E. Yang wins first major title, beats world’s best player to do it at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — In a year of spoilers at the majors, Y.E. Yang was the biggest of all. He toppled the mighty Tiger Woods. South Korea’s Y.E. Yang wins PGA Championship, beating Tiger WoodsCHASKA, Minn. — South Korea’s Y.E. Yang has won the PGA Championship, beating Tiger Woods. Yang wins first major title, and he beats world’s best player to do it at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Y.E. Yang won his first major title at the PGA Championship on Sunday, and he took down Tiger Woods to do it. It’s Y.E. Yang in front of Tiger Woods with 4 holes left at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Y.E. Yang has taken the lead from Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship. It’s Yang in front of Woods with 4 holes left at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Now it’s Tiger’s turn to chase. |