Rejuvenated and fit Jeev returns to action at WGCAKRON - After a three-week gap, Jeev Milkha Singh will return to action at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at the Firestone Country Club in Akron Ohio. Buick ends title sponsorships with all PGA Tour events, including Buick InvitationalBuick ended more than 50 years of PGA Tour sponsorship Tuesday when it announced that it no longer will sponsor golf tournaments in Michigan and California because of the court-ordered restructuring of parent General Motors. Amy Anderson grabs 1-shot lead in 1st round of US Women’s AmateurST. LOUIS — Amy Anderson shot a 3-under 68 in the first round of stroke play at the U.S. Women’s Amateur to take a one-shot lead on Monday. With Woods playing and winning, Buick Open ratings up 167 percentGRAND BLANC, Mich. — Tiger Woods’ three-shot victory in the Buick Open has given the PGA Tour event a 167 percent ratings boost over last year, when Woods was recovering from knee surgery and did not play. Fred Funk’s record 20 under to win US Senior Open title provides boost to senior golfFunk provides another big moment for senior golf CARMEL, Ind. — Fred Funk built a reputation as a short hitter who kept the ball in play and usually got the most out of his ability. He showed again another dimension to his game with a record-setting performance in the U.S. Senior Open. Fred Funk shoots record 20 under to win US Senior Open titleCARMEL, Ind. — Fred Funk took a back-nine victory lap in the U.S. Senior Open. Woods wins Buick Open at 20 under by 3 shots, earning 4th title this year and 69th on PGA TourGRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Tiger Woods cruised to his easiest victory of the year, getting away with an awful round to open the Buick Open and an average one to hold off a weak field. Sweden’s Oskar Henningsson wins Moravia Silesia OpenCELADNA, Czech Republic — Sweden’s Oskar Henningsson made six birdies Sunday to win the Moravia Silesia Open by two strokes, shooting 13-under 275 at the Prosper Golf Resort. Tiger Woods scrambles to a 65, takes Buick Open lead at 17 under; Michael Letzig is secondGRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Tiger Woods drove on adjacent fairways twice on the back nine, hit a cup of beer in a spectator’s hand, got rattled by a bug and was relegated to shaping some shots around trees and under branches. Feeling good: Funk avoids aches, pains to move atop US Senior Open leaderboardCARMEL, Ind. — Fred Funk brought some fire to the U.S. Senior Open. Tiger Woods scrambles to a 65, takes Buick Open lead at 17 underGRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Tiger Woods drove on adjacent fairways twice on the back nine, hit a cup of beer in a spectator’s hand, got rattled by a bug and was relegated to shaping some shots around trees and under branches. Amateur Tim Jackson set another record, tops US Senior Open leaderboardCARMEL, Ind. — Tim Jackson came to the U.S. Senior Open with one goal: Making the cut. Tiger Woods’ record-breaking start puts him in contention at the Buick Open, 4 shots off leadGRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Tiger Woods had the best five-hole start of his career, chipping in for eagle and making four birdies. Jackson retains lead, Sindelar closes in 2nd round of US Senior OpenCARMEL, Ind. — Tennessee amateur Tim Jackson left Greg Norman and Joey Sindelar behind Friday in the U.S. Senior Open. Daly losing more than weight: Confidence and health plunges from road tripPlaying for the sixth straight week on a road trip that has taken him to five countries, John Daly felt as though he hit rock bottom Friday with his worst score ever in a regular PGA Tour event that left him wondering whether he should quit. Jackson ties US Senior Open 36-hole scoring record for 2-shot lead over FunkCARMEL, Ind. — Tim Jackson has tied the U.S. Senior Open 36-hole scoring record, shooting a 5-under 67 in the second round for a 11-under 133 and a two-shot lead over Fred Funk. Tiger Woods to play WGC event in buildup to the final majorAKRON, Ohio — Tiger Woods has entered the Bridgestone Invitational next week at Firestone, making it official that he will play three straight events concluding with the final major of the year. Tiger goes from “terrible” to terrific with 9-under 63 in 2nd round at Buick OpenGRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Tiger Woods shot a season-low 63 Friday in the second round of the Buick Open and soared up the leaderboard with his best round in relation to par in four years. Greg Norman, record-setting performances create four-way tie atop US Senior OpenCARMEL, Ind. — Greg Norman reverted to his old form Thursday at the U.S. Senior Open. Tiger’s ‘terrible’ putting at Buick Open leads to lackluster 71 in opening roundGRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Tiger Woods had a chance to make up for an awful day at the Buick Open. 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. Woods says his “terrible” putting at Buick Open led to lackluster 71 in opening roundGRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Tiger Woods played a lot like the guy who didn’t make the cut at the British 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. Watson practices at Crooked Stick after missing 1st practice roundCARMEL, Ind. — Tom Watson practiced Wednesday at the U.S. Senior Open, a day after an illness kept him from getting out on the Crooked Stick course in Indiana. 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. Mickelson decides to return to PGA Tour at Akron after 6-month break to be with ailing wifeAKRON, Ohio — Phil Mickelson will return to the PGA Tour at the Bridgestone Invitational next week, his first tournament since he tied for second at the U.S. Open. 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. Australian Nathan Green beats Retief Goosen in Canadian Open playoffOAKVILLE, Ontario — Nathan Green looked up and flashed a wry smile when the latest round of heavy rain hit the Canadian Open. |