Golf News / USA

Woods battles to share of US Open lead

Sat June 16, 2012, 09:00 AM

Tiger Woods wrested an even-par 70 from an unforgiving Olympic Club course to seize a share of the US Open second-round lead alongside Jim Furyk and David Toms.

Tiger Woods wrested an even-par 70 from an unforgiving Olympic Club course to seize a share of the US Open second-round lead alongside Jim Furyk and David…

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Woods stumbles after taking US Open lead

Sat June 16, 2012, 01:33 AM

Tiger Woods briefly seized the US Open lead early in his second round at The Olympic Club, but he was soon back in a pack that included 17-year-old US amateur Beau Hossler.

Sacked caddie lashes Tiger Woods

Fri July 22, 2011, 03:51 AM

Tiger Woods' sacked caddie Steve Williams said he had lost respect for the former world number one and felt he had wasted two years of his life loyally standing by the scandal-plagued golfer.

Woods parts with long-time caddie Williams

Thu July 21, 2011, 01:03 AM

Former world number one golfer Tiger Woods announced he has parted company with his long-standing caddie Steve Williams after working together since March 1999.

Woods parts with long-time caddie Williams

Wed July 20, 2011, 11:19 PM

Former world number one golfer Tiger Woods announced on Wednesday he has parted company with his long-standing caddie Steve Williams after working together since March 1999.

Woods' announcement concerns agent move

Mon July 11, 2011, 03:55 PM

The Golf Channel has done a U-turn on a Twitter report after appearing to say that Tiger Woods would be making a "special announcement" on Monday morning.

Youthful US Open champ McIlroy eyes more majors

Tue June 21, 2011, 02:07 AM

Rory McIlroy's youthful charm and overpowering form created a win for the ages at the US Open, personality and performance mixing in a way unseen since an exhuberant 21-year-old Tiger Woods won his first major at the 1997 Masters.

British, Irish PMs hail McIlroy achievement

Mon June 20, 2011, 01:03 PM

British and Irish Prime Ministers David Cameron and Enda Kenny on Monday joined the tributes to Northern Ireland golfer Rory McIlroy, who won the US Open in sensational fashion at the weekend.

Dominant McIlroy cruises to US Open title

Mon June 20, 2011, 12:37 AM

Rory McIlroy captured his first major golf title in historic fashion, turning the final round of the 111th US Open into a virtual victory lap on his way to an eight-stroke triumph.

Magical McIlroy leads by six at US Open

Sat June 18, 2011, 01:03 AM

Rory McIlroy matched the biggest 36-hole lead in US Open history with a five-under par 66 for a six-shot edge, but found water at 18 to keep an epic round from being one for the ages.

Magnificent McIlroy lights up US Open golf

Fri June 17, 2011, 10:30 AM

Rory McIlroy put his Masters misery firmly behind him Thursday, firing a superb six-under 65 for a three-stroke lead in the first round of the 111st US Open at Congressional Country Club.

Horrid US Open start for world's top trio

Thu June 16, 2011, 09:11 PM

Luke Donald, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer -- the top-ranked golfers in the world -- came out confident and walked away humbled in Thursday's first round of the US Open.

US Open golf underway at rainy Congressional

Thu June 16, 2011, 12:13 PM

Early starters at the 111th US Open on Thursday were greeted with steady rain and the forecast of heavier showers for later in the day.

US Open stars face testy 10th-tee start

Thu June 16, 2011, 07:12 AM

Golf's five top-ranked players will start the 111th US Open off the 10th tee on Thursday as a host of stars begin their major title bid on a testy par-3 hole firing to a waterside green.

US Open is as open as ever

Wed June 15, 2011, 10:55 PM

Unpredictability has become the hallmark of major golf tournaments in the last three years and that trend is carrying on into the US Open, which starts Thursday at Congressional Golf Club.

US Open stars face testy 10th-tee start

Wed June 15, 2011, 06:53 PM

Golf's five top-ranked players will start the 111th US Open off the 10th tee on Thursday as a host of stars begin their major title bid on a testy par-3 hole firing to a waterside green.

Don't write US off over major drought, Phil warns

Tue June 14, 2011, 09:45 PM

For the first time since 1994, no American golfer holds a major title, but four-time major winner Phil Mickelson of the United States warns rivals not to write off US players just yet.

Mickelson hopes 21st time is charmed at US Open

Tue June 14, 2011, 09:18 PM

Five-time runner-up Phil Mickelson likes his chances to win the US Open but says his quest might actually be tougher with rival Tiger Woods off his game and sidelined by injury.

Tiger's replacement says no one can replace Tiger

Tue June 14, 2011, 06:14 PM

As far as Michael Whitehead is concerned, no one can replace Tiger Woods, even though that's exactly what he has done this week at the 111th US Open golf championship.

Page has turned for golfer McDowell

Tue June 14, 2011, 03:45 PM

Graeme McDowell believes it is time to get on with the rest of his career a year after he made his major breakthrough by winning the US Open.