Dufner, Kim, Goosen share 3rd round lead at rain-delayed Canadian Open

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Jason Dufner made a 10-foot eagle putt on the par-5 18th Monday for a share of the Canadian Open lead with Anthony Kim and Retief Goosen after the rain-delayed third round.

Mike Weir has ace, caught up in rules mess at rainy Canadian Open

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Mike Weir wasn’t talking about water when asked about buying a round to celebrate his hole-in-one.

Dufner leads rain-delayed Canadian Open, play pushed back to Monday

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Jason Dufner played six holes in 1 under Sunday to top the Canadian Open leaderboard before play was washed out because of the latest round of heavy rain and lightning, forcing the tournament to at least a fifth day.

Going retro: Swimming not all wet when it comes to protecting sport from high-tech body suits

The news out of Rome was startling, at least to swimming fans and those who salivate at the thought of seeing Michael Phelps in a Speedo brief again.

Dufner leads rain-soaked Canadian Open, Calcavecchia birdies tour-record 9 straight holes

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Jason Dufner threatened to shoot in the 50s, then settled for a 9-under 63. Mark Calcavecchia made a PGA Tour-recond nine straight birdies. And there were two more aces in perfect scoring conditions at the rainy Canadian Open.

Mark Calcavecchia birdies 9 straight holes at Canadian Open to break PGA Tour record

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Mark Calcavecchia birdied nine straight holes Saturday in the Canadian Open to break the PGA Tour record.

Jerry Kelly takes 1-stroke lead in rain-soaked Canadian Open

OAKVILLE, Ontario — PGA Tour tournament director Steve Carman perfectly summed up the rain-soaked 100th Canadian Open.

Fred Funk shoots 65 to lead by 3 strokes at Senior British Open

SUNNINGDALE, England — Fred Funk shot a 5-under 65 for a three-shot lead at the Senior British Open on Friday.

Kevin Na, Camilo Villegas tied for Canadian Open lead after rain-delayed first round

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Kevin Na skipped his senior year of high school to turn professional at 17. At 25, the Canadian Open co-leader can still be a little childish.

Fred Funk shoots 65 to lead by 7 strokes in rain-interrupted 2nd round at Senior British Open

Funk leads by 7 shots at Senior British Open

PGTI joins Federation of PGA Tours

NEW DELHI - The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) has accepted an invitation to join the new expanded membership of the International Federation of PGA Tours.

Kevin Na birdies 9 of last 12 holes for 63 and lead when rain suspends Canadian Open

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Kevin Na skipped his senior year of high school to turn professional at 17. At 25, the Canadian Open leader can still be a little childish.

Woods decides to play in Michigan at Buick Open

GRAND BLANC, Mich. — Tiger Woods has decided to play in the Buick Open as he prepares for the final major of the year.

50 Cink: Stewart Cink returns to Atlanta hometown with British Open trophy, new nickname

ATLANTA — Stewart Cink came home to show off his latest trophy and new nickname.

Mike Weir, fellow Canadians chasing elusive Canadian Open title

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Mike Weir is well aware that a Canadian hasn’t won the Canadian Open in 55 years, and that it has been 95 years since the tournament crowned a Canadian-born champion.

Deutsche Bank golf tournament sponsor says investment good for charities, local economy

BOSTON — 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.

After remarkable British Open run, Watson uncertain about PGA

NEW 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 grace

TURNBERRY, 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 Open

TURNBERRY, 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.

Van Pelt beats Mallinger on 2nd second hole of sudden death playoff at US Bank Championship

MILWAUKEE — Bo Van Pelt finally won his first PGA Tour event. He may never get a chance to defend it.

Sorry, Cink: British Open champ overshadowed by Tom Watson squandering chance at history

TURNBERRY, 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 his

TURNBERRY, Scotland — Stewart Cink finally broke a tiring Tom Watson at the British Open to find that elusive major title on his 50th attempt.

Van Pelt beats Mallinger in second hole of sudden death playoff at US Bank Championship

MILWAUKEE — Bo Van Pelt started laughing just before his final putt.

A Twitter regular, Cink posts a claret tweet

TURNBERRY, Scotland — Stewart Cink became the first British Open champion to show off his prize on Twitter.

The triple try at the British done, Harrington goes for title defense at PGA

TURNBERRY, 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?

Stewart wins play-off, sinks Watson’s British Open dream (Roundup)

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TURNBERRY - Tom Watsons dream to create sporting history by winning the British Open for the sixth time ended in tears as Stewart Cink won the four-hole play-off on the final day to lift the Claret Jug at the Ailsa Craig Golf Course here Sunday.

Tom Watson heads to British Open playoff with Cink after missing chance at historic win

TURNBERRY, Scotland — Fifty-nine-year-old Tom Watson is heading to a four-hole playoff with Stewart Cink at the British Open after squandering a chance for a historic victory in regulation.

With drama building at every hole, Watson, Westwood tied for lead of improbable British Open

TURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson is tied with England’s Lee Westwood for the British Open lead with three holes remaining as he tries to become the oldest major champion in golf history.

With drama building at every hole, Watson, 2 others tied for lead of improbable British Open

TURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson, trying to become the oldest major champion in golf history, was in a three-way tie for the British Open lead with six holes remaining.

Watson tees off in final round of British Open as Fisher pulls even with birdie on No. 1

TURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson has teed off at the British Open, hoping to become the oldest major champion in golf history.

Early players put up some low numbers at British Open; Watson prepares for historic round

TURNBERRY, Scotland — While Tom Watson waited to take his shot at history, several players put up low numbers early in the final round of the British Open.

Watson defies age to stay in lead at Turnberry

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Turnberry,SCOTLAND - It may have been a day early, but the ageless Tom Watson sure loved the old visual of him in a green T-shirt walking down the 18th fairway in 1977 flashing on the giant screen at Ailsa Craig course at Turnberry.

Watson’s got game and ready to win this British Open for old geezers everywhere

TURNBERRY, Scotland — The old geezer’s got game.

Watson weaves a bit of old magic in Scotland, seeking final chapter in British Open fairy tale

TURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson took three practice swings without a club in his hand, then looked toward the green and pictured the shot he needed to play.

Watson just won’t go away: 59-year-old leads heading into final round at Turnberry

TURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson looked around at the amazing scene Saturday, his eyes tearing up a bit as all the Scottish fans surrounding the 18th green toasted one of golf’s greatest champions.