Golf News

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.

Prom aims to make splash at Queen's golf Cup in Thailand

Thu June 16, 2011, 06:00 AM

Thailand's Prom Meesawat insists he is back on form as he bids to end a five-year Asian Tour title drought at the Queen's Cup teeing off Thursday on the holiday isle of Samui.

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.

No Japan PGA action over Ishikawa driving row

Wed June 15, 2011, 05:42 AM

The Japanese PGA will not punish teenage golf star Ryo Ishikawa after he was found to have driven a car without a valid licence, its chairman said Wednesday.

McGinley to star in Indonesia Golf Open

Wed June 15, 2011, 04:47 AM

Europe's Ryder Cup hero Paul McGinley will be the star turn at the Indonesia Open next month in a strong field which also includes Japanese legend Shigeki Maruyama.

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.

Westwood has Major confidence despite near misses

Mon June 13, 2011, 09:49 PM

Britain's Lee Westwood enters the US Open optimistic he has what it takes to finally snag an elusive first major golf crown.

US stars try to avoid record major golf drought

Mon June 13, 2011, 09:00 PM

For only the second time in modern golf history, no American owns any of the four major titles.

Golfer Funk has faith he can compete at 55

Mon June 13, 2011, 06:25 PM

On the eve of his 55th birthday, Fred Funk warned that despite an artificial knee and 15-year-old son Taylor as his caddie, this oldie might still be good enough to be a US Open threat.

Kaymer tries to mirror Nowitzki's NBA title form

Mon June 13, 2011, 04:43 PM

Martin Kaymer hopes to duplicate the championship magic of German compatriot Dirk Nowitzki this week and win the US Open just as Nowitzki captured an NBA title with the Dallas Mavericks.

Woodland, Adamonis complete US Open lineup

Mon June 13, 2011, 12:42 PM

Americans Gary Woodland and Brad Adamonis were added to the field for the 111th US Open golf championship on Monday, completing the 156-player field for the second major event of the year.

Frazar claims long-awaited first PGA title

Mon June 13, 2011, 01:21 AM

Harrison Frazar defeated Robert Karlsson at the third hole of a sudden-death playoff to claim the first USPGA Tour title of his career in his 355th attempt.

Europeans charge into favored roles at US Open

Sun June 12, 2011, 11:14 PM

European golfers have won the US Open only twice since 1925, but six Europeans ranked in the world top 10 lead a host of contenders from across the Atlantic Ocean for this year's trophy.

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