Now it gets interesting: Wood and Yang head to the back nine tied for the lead at PGACHASKA, Minn. — Get ready for some drama on the back nine at the PGA Championship. Woods back on track at PGA as challengers begin to fall awayCHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods has regained the lead at the PGA Championship, and his challengers are beginning to fall away. Woods’s 2-shot lead disappears 4 holes into final round of PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Now it gets interesting. History favors Woods as he goes for 15th major, but don’t overlook Harrington and othersCHASKA, Minn. — It’s Tiger Woods’ title to lose at the PGA Championship. Ernie Els’ fast start spoiled by bogey-filled finish at PGACHASKA, Minn. — Just when Ernie Els appeared to be making a move to challenge Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship on Saturday, the South African hit the brick wall at Hazeltine National known as No. 16. Tiger’s major championship streak brilliant, but some day it will be brokenCHASKA, Minn. — A gaggle of pretenders had come and gone by the time Tiger Woods stood on the 18th green muttering at yet another putt that had somehow escaped the hole. A tournament that seemed wide open only a few holes before remained firmly in his grasp, and his biggest concern was getting home to get something to eat. Yang’s surprising day earns him a date with Tiger in PGA’s final roundCHASKA, Minn. — If Y.E. Yang’s hot pink pants and theatrics didn’t get Tiger Woods’ attention Saturday at the PGA Championship, his ball-striking and shot-making sure did. Tiger Woods has 2-shot lead 1 round away from victory, with more company than he wantedCHASKA, Minn. — The coronation of Tiger Woods turned into a contest Saturday at the PGA Championship. Woods one round away from victory, with more company than he wantedCHASKA, Minn. — The coronation of Tiger Woods turned into a contest Saturday at the PGA Championship. What had looked so inevitable — Woods with a four-shot lead on the weekend at a major — suddenly became filled with possibilities as his margin vanished along the back nine at Hazeltine. Only a late birdie by Woods and a lone bogey from Padraig Harrington gave the final major a familiar look. Woods stands alone. Woods makes shots when he needs to and others fall away at PGACHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods is the sole leader going into the final round of the PGA Championship, two shots ahead of defending champion Padraig Harrington and Y.E. Yang. Something’s in the wind: Woods’ lead shrinks as rivals make run in 3rd round at PGACHASKA, Minn. — Well, this has a familiar feel. Something’s in the wind: Other players making a run at Woods in 3rd round at PGACHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods is feeling some heat at the PGA Championship. And no, it’s not because of the weather. An early birdie keeps Tiger Woods ahead of field at PGA Championship at humid HazeltineCHASKA, Minn. — Fans took off at a run, and there was finally a buzz at the PGA Championship on Saturday morning. Was someone making a move? Had Phil Mickelson found his putting stroke? An early birdie keeps Woods ahead of the field at PGA Championship at humid HazeltineCHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods’ ball dropped halfway into the cup and rolled around the rim. Instead of falling, though, it popped back out. Woods ahead by 4 strokes at PGA Championship for largest halfway lead at major in 4 yearsCHASKA, Minn. — Fans took off at a run, and there was finally a buzz at the PGA Championship on Saturday morning. Woods up by 4 strokes at PGA Championship for largest halfway lead at major in 4 yearsCHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods is exactly where he wants to be as he tries to win his first major of the season and 15th of his career. The world’s number-one golfer has a four-shot lead after two rounds of the 91st PGA Championship at Hazeltine outside Minneapolis. Woods is 8-0 in his career when he has the lead in a major after 36 holes. He never has lost a pro tournament when entering the weekend with a four-shot advantage Brief look at second round of PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — A brief look at Friday’s second round of the 91st PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club (all times EDT): Everyone likes a good rivalry, but Tiger Woods seems intent on not having anyCHASKA, Minn. — Padraig Harrington had his moment, like they all have their moments. The only difference was his came early, too early for any real drama to unfold in the impending blowout that is the PGA Championship. Woods leads by 4 at PGA, largest halfway lead at major in 4 yearsCHASKA, Minn. — Whether it was the annihilation at the ‘97 Masters or the rout at Pebble Beach, Tiger Woods’ highlight reel at the majors is well known. Ditto for when he just didn’t have it, like that British Open last month. Woods has 4-stroke lead after taking control on back nine at Hazeltine NationalCHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods has a four-stroke lead midway through the PGA Championship after a 2-under 70 on Friday at Hazeltine National. Teaching pro takes a star turn on golf’s stage at PGA and shows he can play with the big boysCHASKA, Minn. — Grant Sturgeon knows what it’s like to play difficult golf courses. For the last 16 months, he has been an assistant pro at Oakmont Country Club, reputed to be the toughest course in America. Woods in control at PGA while Mickelson waits it outCHASKA, Minn. — Just like that, Tiger Woods has solid control of the PGA Championship. Fisher joins Woods at the top of the PGA leaderboard while Mickelson waits it outCHASKA, Minn. — While all eyes are on Tiger Woods, Ross Fisher was making a move. After putting problems in another rough round, Mickelson wonders if he’ll return for weekendCHASKA, Minn. — Phil Mickelson walked off the wind-blown Hazeltine course, unsure whether he would be back for the weekend. Woods has the lead to himself again at PGA while Mickelson waits it outCHASKA, Minn. — Forget being perfect or flashy. With the wind gusting and sauna-like heat, hanging on will do. Woods makes first bogey at PGA and gets company in lead; Mickelson waits it outCHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods has some company at the top of the leaderboard. Another bad round puts Mickelson’s weekend at Hazeltine National in jeopardyCHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods is no longer error-free at the PGA Championship, and he’s no longer the outright leader, either. Tiger Woods cruising through PGA
Key hole in first round of PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — A look at the key hole in the first round of the PGA Championship: Poor putting hurts Mickelson at the first round of PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Phil Mickelson spent time in the rough and the sand, and one tee shot was so deep in the gallery he could have grabbed a snack from a corporate tent. Big hitter: Quiros startles Tiger’s trio on 11th green, Spaniard finishes with 69CHASKA, Minn. — The wind blew toward the tee box, and Hazeltine’s imposing 11th hole was 606 yards away from Alvaro Quiros while the rock-star group playing in front of him finished on the green. Woods looking his best in the last major of the year, leads PGA by 1CHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods smiled and gave a thumbs-up sign, although it wasn’t for anything he did at the PGA Championship. A great frontrunner in front early makes this PGA Championship easy to handicapCHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods barely had a chance to down a post-round bottle of Gatorade Tiger, and already he was thinking ahead. The weather report for Friday’s second round in the PGA Championship was in, and it was clear Woods liked the idea of strong winds raking Hazeltine Country Club while others try to catch him from behind. Drive for show, putt for gold: Golf on course, rugby also in scrum, for 2016 OlympicsBERLIN — Imagine the scene: Tiger Woods lining up a 20-foot putt on the final hole with an Olympic gold medal at stake. Still looking for his first major title of the year, Woods has the early lead at the PGACHASKA, Minn. — Missing the cut shouldn’t be a problem for Tiger Woods at this major. |