Alexis Thompson builds lead, T.J. Vogel still atop boys’ division at Junior PGA ChampionshipMAINEVILLE, Ohio — Alex Thompson added to her lead Thursday in the third round of the Junior PGA Championship before rain interrupted play at the TPC River’s Bend course. Norman revives old ways to move into 4-way tie for US Senior Open leadCARMEL, Ind. — Greg Norman looked like his old self Thursday in the first round of the U.S. Senior Open. Return to Valhalla: Kentucky course to host 2014 PGA Championship, 2011 Senior PGALOUISVILLE, Ky. — The PGA is looking to bring more drama back to Valhalla. With sponsorship in doubt, Woods, Furyk praise Buick Open’s friendly feelGRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Two-time champion Tiger Woods will be making his ninth appearance in the Buick Open. In the face of Buick’s plans to pull its tournament sponsorship after this year, he hopes it won’t be his last. Alexis Thompson leads girls, T.J. Vogel ahead in boys’ division of Junior PGA ChampionshipMAINEVILLE, Ohio — Alexis Thompson extended her lead in the second round of the Junior PGA Championship on Wednesday, and T.J. Vogel pulled into the lead in the boys’ division with a 6-under-par round at TPC River’s Bend. Mickelson to play PGA Championship at Hazeltine, 2 months after leaving tour to be with wifeCHASKA, Minn. — Phil Mickelson is coming back for the PGA Championship. Tiger Woods says he would’ve played in Buick Open even if he didn’t flop at British OpenGRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Tiger Woods says he always planned to play in three straight tournaments, starting with this week’s Buick Open. Mickelson to play PGA Championship at HazeltineCHASKA, Minn. — Phil Mickelson will play at next month’s PGA Championship. Alexis Thompson leads girls, Kramer Hickok tops boys after 1st round of Junior PGAMAINEVILLE, Ohio — Alexis Thompson, the 2007 champion, chipped in for eagle to take a one-stroke lead in the girls division after the first round of the Junior PGA Championship at TPC River’s Bend on Tuesday. Lessons learned: Under-the-weather Tom Watson looking for finishing touch at Senior OpenCARMEL, Ind. — Tom Watson learned two lessons during his latest trip to Britain: Finish strong and don’t eat Chinese food. AP Source: GM to end sponsorship of Buick Open golf tournament after more than a half-centuryDETROIT — General Motors Co. will end its half-century run as sponsor of the Buick Open golf tournament as it tries to focus scarce marketing dollars on its cars and trucks, a person briefed on the decision said Tuesday. Tom Watson to take home fond memories of ill-fated British Open title chase at TurnberrySUNNINGDALE, England — Tom Watson had a few words to describe his two-week visit to Britain. Roberts wins 2nd Senior British Open title, edging McNulty on 3rd hole of playoffSUNNINGDALE, England — Loren Roberts of the United States won his second Senior British Open title on Sunday, beating Mark McNulty on the third hole of a sudden death playoff. Shark Sighting: Greg Norman shoots 64 to take third-round lead at Senior British OpenSUNNINGDALE, England — Greg Norman shot a bogey-free 6-under 64 on Saturday to grab the lead by a stroke heading into the last round of the Senior British Open. Greg Norman shoots 64 to take 3rd round lead at Senior British OpenSUNNINGDALE, England — Greg Norman shot a bogey-free 6-under 64 on Saturday to grab the lead by a stroke heading into the last round of the Senior British Open. Fred Funk shoots 65 to lead by 3 strokes at Senior British OpenSUNNINGDALE, England — Fred Funk shot a 5-under 65 for a three-shot lead at the Senior British Open on Friday. Fred Funk shoots 65 to lead by 7 strokes in rain-interrupted 2nd round at Senior British Open
Watson shoots 67 to sit 3 shots behind Funk after 1st round of Senior British OpenSUNNINGDALE, England — Four days after his heart-rending playoff defeat to Stewart Cink at Turnberry, Tom Watson shot a 3-under 67 on Thursday to begin his pursuit of a fourth Senior British Open title. Woods decides to play in Michigan at Buick OpenGRAND BLANC, Mich. — Tiger Woods has decided to play in the Buick Open as he prepares for the final major of the year. Watson among Senior British Open leaders only days after almost making history at TurnberrySUNNINGDALE, England — Four days after his heart-rending playoff defeat to Stewart Cink at Turnberry, Tom Watson shot a 3-under 67 on Thursday to begin his pursuit of a fourth Senior British Open title. Tom Watson among the Senior British Open leaders 4 days after almost making golfing historySUNNINGDALE, England — Four days after his heart-rending playoff defeat to Stewart Cink at Turnberry, Tom Watson shot a 3-under 67 on Thursday to begin his pursuit of a fourth Senior British Open title. 50 Cink: Stewart Cink returns to Atlanta hometown with British Open trophy, new nicknameATLANTA — Stewart Cink came home to show off his latest trophy and new nickname. Deutsche Bank golf tournament sponsor says investment good for charities, local economyBOSTON — Defending the bank’s sponsorship of a golf tournament in a slumping economy, Deutsche Bank Americas CEO Seth Waugh said Wednesday that the event has been a good investment for the company while providing needed money for the charities and local businesses that depend upon it. Tom Watson back among guys his own age as he goes for Senior British Open titleSUNNINGDALE, England — Tom Watson is ready to start picking on guys his own age again. After remarkable British Open run, Watson uncertain about PGANEW YORK — Even though he came within an 8-foot putt of winning the British Open, Tom Watson didn’t sound terribly interested Tuesday in playing the PGA Championship next month in Minnesota. With a world rooting for Tom Watson, Stewart Cink wins with graceTURNBERRY, Scotland — Only when it looked easy did Stewart Cink face his toughest challenge. On the cusp of a claret jug, Tom Watson faces a swan song at British OpenTURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson was among the British Open champions whom the R&A consulted when it decided the game was getting younger and it was time to lower the age limit to 60 for winners of golf’s oldest championship. Sorry, Cink: British Open champ overshadowed by Tom Watson squandering chance at historyTURNBERRY, Scotland — As Tom Watson stood on the 18th green, where it had all slipped away not more than an hour earlier, he looked down wistfully at the trophy Stewart Cink was clutching. Garcia, Westwood still chasing major title after British Open champ Cink finally has hisTURNBERRY, Scotland — Stewart Cink finally broke a tiring Tom Watson at the British Open to find that elusive major title on his 50th attempt. The triple try at the British done, Harrington goes for title defense at PGATURNBERRY, Scotland — Padraig Harrington failed in his bid to become the first player in more than 50 years to win the British Open three straight times. The good news? Put away the rockin’ chairs: Even in defeat, Watson shows that aging athletes can still thrive
After an 8 on the 5th hole ends British Open title hopes, Fisher returns to expectant wifeTURNBERRY, Scotland — After Ross Fisher’s British Open title chances vanished with a quadruple bogey eight at Turnberry on Sunday, he was ready to go home and await his first child. Like the 2008 US Open, missed putts on final hole at British Open keeps Westwood from playoffTURNBERRY, Scotland — Two years. Two putts to get into a playoff. Two misses. Stewart Cink steals away claret jug as Tom Watson squanders chance to be oldest major champTURNBERRY, Scotland — One putt from 8 feet was all that separated Tom Watson from a moment no one imagined possible until he was close enough to make it happen with one final stroke. Cink steals away claret jug as Watson squanders chance to become oldest major championTURNBERRY, Scotland — One putt from 8 feet was all that separated Tom Watson from a moment no one imagined possible until he was close enough to make it happen with one final stroke. |
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Funk leads by 7 shots at Senior British Open
TURNBERRY, Scotland — Maybe when the disappointment wears off — for both Tom Watson and the millions of fans cheering him on — everyone will take a larger message from his amazing performance along the Scottish coast.
