Golf

Pavin: Woods’ role could be reduced - 09/18/2010
LONDON — Corey Pavin has no concerns about Tiger Woods’ passion for Ryder Cup play, even if he doesn’t choose the world’s top player for every match next month in Wales.

No Sunday heartache for Johnson this time - 09/13/2010
LEMONT, Ill. — Dustin Johnson won the BMW and eased a summer of Sunday disappointments.

Tiger’s playoff run ends in Chicago - 09/12/2010
LEMONT, Ill. — For the first time in his career, Tiger Woods won’t be playing a tournament because he’s not invited.

Moore takes lead at BMW tournament to keep Championship hopes alive - 09/12/2010
LEMONT, Ill. — Ryan Moore figured the BMW Championship would be his last tournament for a while. He shot a 5-under 66 on Saturday, which could put his vacation on hold.

Kuchar shares lead after a rough day - 09/11/2010
LEMONT, Ill. — Matt Kuchar was feeling terrible and playing even worse. He managed to hold himself together long enough Friday to salvage a 1-over 72 and share the lead with Charlie Wi in the BMW Championship.

US Ryder Cup picks: Woods, Johnson, Cink, Fowler - 09/07/2010
NEW YORK (AP) — Tiger Woods is going to the Ryder Cup as a captain’s pick with his 71 victories and 14 majors. So is 21-year-old Rickie Fowler, who has never won anything at all.

Runaway win for Hoffman - 09/07/2010
NORTON, Mass. — Charley Hoffman was rolling in so many putts he lost track of how many birdies he made Monday. His final stroke on a Labor Day masterpiece was his 11th birdie, more than enough to win the Deutsche Bank Championship ...

Deutsche crown is up for grabs - 09/06/2010
NORTON, Mass. — Jason Day capped off an exciting day with a routine birdie to take the lead Sunday in the Deutsche Bank Championship, setting up a Labor Day finish with all sorts of possibilities.

Day, Snedeker in 1st; Tiger back in playoff hunt - 09/05/2010
NORTON, Mass. — Jason Day and Brandt Snedeker played in far different conditions Saturday and wound up with a share of the lead halfway through the Deutsche Bank Championship.

Johnson, Day share 1st in Mass.; Woods falters early - 09/04/2010
NORTON, Mass. — Zach Johnson and Jason Day beat up on the course and beat the weather at the Deutsche Bank Championship.

Seminary shoots past MMI Prep - 09/02/2010
Evan Leas led all golfers by shooting a 40 in Wyoming Seminary’s 177-208 win over MMI Prep in Wyoming Valley Conference action at par-36 Applewood on Thursday.

Kuchar captures Barclays playoff - 08/30/2010
PARAMUS, N.J. — Matt Kuchar is not going to the Ryder Cup without a victory this year.

Shin’s 69 ties Wie; family affair in Europe ROUNDUP - 08/29/2010
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Overnight leader Michelle Wie shot an even-par 72 to fall into a tie with Jiyai Shin after a rainy Saturday at the Canadian Women’s Open.

Triple bogey KOs Tiger in Barclays title bid - 08/29/2010
PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) — One swing cost Tiger Woods any chance of winning The Barclays. Now he can only hope he gets to keep going in the FedEx Cup playoffs.

One young ace - 08/29/2010
DALLAS TWP. – Logan Paczewski stood next to his golf ball on the first tee, approximately 320 yards from the green. He wasted little time, quickly following a practice swing by drilling a perfect, high-arcing shot down the middle ...

Tiger has 73, trails by 4 - 08/28/2010
PARAMUS, N.J. — Jason Day can’t get a straight answer from doctors on the mysterious health issues sapping away at his energy. He at least knows exactly where he stands after two rounds of The Barclays.

Wie up by 3 shots in Canadian Open - 08/28/2010
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Michelle Wie’s second round didn’t have the wow factor of a hole in one, but a 3-under 69 on Friday was enough to keep her atop the leaderboard halfway through the Canadian Women’s Open.

Oklahoma St. star ousts teammate at Amateur - 08/28/2010
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. — Peter Uihlein put his hands out with an almost apologetic look on his face after dropping a 5-foot putt to win his quarterfinal match at the U.S. Amateur on Friday.

Tiger shows his old form by shooting 6-under 65 - 08/27/2010
PARAMUS, N.J. — In his first tournament since his divorce, Tiger Woods finally looked like the No. 1 player in the world Thursday at the Barclays when he opened with a 6-under 65, his lowest score of the year, to share the lead wi ...

Tiger Woods says divorce a sad time in his life - 08/25/2010
PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) — Two days after his divorce, Tiger Woods says he feels more sadness than relief.

Woods’ ex-wife: I went ’through hell’ - 08/25/2010
WINDERMERE, Fla. — Tiger Woods’ ex-wife Elin Nordegren says she has “been through hell” since learning of her husband’s infidelity but she never hit him.

Kevin Lynn: Tiger's game is golf, not life lessons - 08/24/2010
The biggest issue from last weekend’s PGA Championships wasn’t about bunkers; it was the reprise of the ageless question: what should we expect from our athletes? Is it enough to be great, or do they also have to be good?

Atwal’s win could have changed golf - 08/24/2010
NEW DELHI — Arjun Atwal did more than win a golf tournament. He may well have changed how the sport is regarded in India.

Tiger Woods, wife officially divorced - 08/23/2010
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods and his wife are officially divorced.

Qualifier captures Wyndham tourney - 08/23/2010

Qualifier ahead by 3 at Wyndham - 08/22/2010
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Arjun Atwal had to play his way into the Wyndham Championship. He’s spent most of the week outplaying everyone else.

Lehman up by 2 in Champions Tour - 08/22/2010
SUNRIVER, Ore. — Tom Lehman moved into position for his second Champions Tour major victory of the year, shooting a 3-under 69 on Saturday at Crosswater Club to take a two-stroke lead in the Jeld-Wen Tradition.

Snedeker, Atwal share first - 08/21/2010
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Brandt Snedeker feels right at home in central North Carolina, no matter which course he plays.

He’s close to finding his lost card - 08/20/2010
GREENSBORO, N.C. — If Arjun Atwal keeps this up, he’ll have a new PGA Tour card in no time.

Ryder Cup, playoffs on the line at Wyndham - 08/19/2010
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Anthony Kim could use another push to strengthen his case for the U.S. Ryder Cup team. Trevor Immelman’s need this week is even more pressing.

Caddy sees no split with Tiger Woods - 08/18/2010
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Steve Williams doesn’t believe his job as Tiger Woods’ caddie is under any threat, despite media speculation about their 11-year association and concern over the champion golfer’s form.

Luis agrees with ruling - 08/17/2010
Clark Luis enjoyed a week he will never forget.

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Martin Kaymer wo - 08/16/2010
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Martin Kaymer won his first major Sunday in a PGA Championship that will be remembered as much for the guy who tied for fifth.

Kang wins US Women’s Amateur - 08/16/2010

Watson joins Kaymer atop the leaderboard at PGA - 08/15/2010
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — In this most unpredictable of seasons, no way the PGA Championship was going to have a nice and tidy finish.

Young stars are par for the course at PGA - 08/15/2010
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Move aside, veterans. Golf's youngsters are making the PGA Championship their coming out party.

Overton plays final round at PGA in record time - 08/15/2010
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Jeff Overton pumped his fist Sunday and broke into a wide smile when he finished the PGA Championship.

Putter sinks Tiger’s bid - 08/15/2010
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Tiger Woods stood, hand on hip, and glared. Yet another putt that refused to drop, yet another birdie opportunity wasted.

McIlroy back in the hunt for title - 08/15/2010
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Rory McIlroy didn’t need long to figure out the majors.

Harrington endures more major pain - 08/15/2010
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Padraig Harrington spent two days fighting to get back to even par at the PGA Championship, hopeful of having the weekend to state his case for making the Ryder Cup team.

Watney alone in front halfway through third round - 08/14/2010
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Nick Watney won't be a overlooked at this major.

Kang advances to U.S. Women’s Amateur semis - 08/14/2010
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Danielle Kang defeated Sydnee Michaels on the first hole of a playoff Friday and advanced to the semifinals of the U.S. Women’s Amateur.

Kuchar doesn't waste time taking lead at PGA - 08/13/2010
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Matt Kuchar didn't waste any time taking the lead at the PGA Championship.

Woods off to fast start at PGA Championship - 08/12/2010
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Playing the first three holes at 2 under wouldn’t normally qualify as big news for Tiger Woods. Nothing about this year is normal, however.

Another big stage awaits Valley’s Luis - 08/10/2010
CONYNGHAM – He’s performed at one of acting’s biggest venues.

Woods’ struggles not taken lightly - 08/10/2010
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Paul Goydos isn’t one who rushes to judgment, especially in the case of Tiger Woods.

Mahan earns spot on Ryder Cup team - 08/09/2010
AKRON, Ohio — Hunter Mahan took a big step toward joining the elite in golf on Sunday, winning his first World Golf Championship title to lock up a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team.

Quick victory for champs - 08/09/2010
DALLAS – The last time Brian Corbett golfed in a championship round, he was mired in a 21-hole, six-plus hour epic match to secure a title.

Woods plays his worst 72 holes on PGA Tour - 08/08/2010
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Tiger Woods has never looked worse.

Potentate Tournament: 12th seeds make semifinals - 08/08/2010
DALLAS – Walking off the 13th green, Greg Mascioli proclaimed his fourth-seeded team finished. He and teammate Charlie Gelso were down three holes to Earl Thompson and Gary Sagan Jr. with five to play.

BILL TARUTIS PHOTOS/ FOR THE TIMES LEADER - 08/08/2010

Goosen leads by 1 at Bridgestone - 08/07/2010
AKRON, Ohio — Phil Mickelson is closing in on No. 1.

Cejka positioned for 1st PGA Tour win - 08/07/2010
VERONA, N.Y. — Alex Cejka likes the course for the Turning Stone Resort Championship, especially the back nine.

Frustrated Tiger is just two shots out of last - 08/07/2010
AKRON, Ohio — Things got so bad for Tiger Woods off the tee in Friday’s second round of the Bridgestone Invitational that he had to supply his own soundtrack.

While Watson shines, Tiger struggles - 08/06/2010
AKRON, Ohio — Bubba Watson sure didn’t play as though it was his first time to Firestone.

Teen shoots 78 in debut on PGA Tour - 08/06/2010
VERONA, N.Y. — Gavin Hall’s debut on the PGA Tour didn’t go as well as planned, and yet even though he shot a 6-over-par 78 in the first round of the Turning Stone Championship he was still smiling.

Goodell says Roethlisberger doing more than asked - 08/04/2010
WESTMINSTER, Md. (AP) — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is doing more than he was asked to do by the league when given a six-game suspension after being accused of sexual assault.

Taiwan’s Tseng earns praise - 08/03/2010
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Yani Tseng, the 21-year-old Taiwanese golfer who won the Women’s British Open on Sunday, has received lavish praise at home, with one newspaper hailing her as the island’s Tiger Woods.

Langer pulls away for Senior crown - 08/02/2010
SAMMAMISH, Wash. — Bernhard Langer was more than willing to be the villain if it meant winning the U.S. Senior Open.

Tseng up by 4 at British - 08/01/2010
SOUTHPORT, England — Yani Tseng shot her third straight 4-under 68 on Saturday, and will take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Women’s British Open.

Overton one round from first PGA win - 08/01/2010
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Jeff Overton saw J.B. Holmes and D.A. Points flirt with 59s, then rode his own hot finish to move within a round of his first PGA Tour win.

Kuchar leads BMW; Tiger well off the pace - 09/10/2010
LEMONT, Ill. — Already having his best season, Matt Kuchar got off to his best start of the year Thursday in the BMW Championship. A mystery season for Tiger Woods took another unexpected turn.

Woods, PGA rookie among Ryder picks - 09/08/2010
NEW YORK — Tiger Woods was a no-brainer as a captain’s pick for the Ryder Cup.

95th-rated player leads Barclays - 08/29/2010
PARAMUS, N.J. — Martin Laird biggest goal at The Barclays was to play well enough to reach the second round of the FedEx Cup playoffs. Now he can aim a lot higher.

Chung’s challenge in U.S. final: Top-ranked amateur Uihlein - 08/29/2010
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. — First David Chung ousted the NCAA individual champion. Then he sent the defending U.S. Amateur champion packing.

Woods’ ex-wife denies violence - 08/26/2010
Elin Nordegren said she never had an inkling.

Tiger, Elin officially break off marriage - 08/24/2010
Tiger Woods and his Swedish-born wife officially divorced Monday, nine months after his middle-of-the night car crash outside their home set off shocking revelations that the world’s most famous athlete had been cheating on her through multiple affairs.

Tiger high on Pavin’s list for Cup - 08/17/2010
MILWAUKEE — Tiger Woods remained No. 1 in the world ranking Monday, though not even close to that on two lists — the Ryder Cup and FedEx Cup — that mean much more these days.

Johnson ruling shows how stupid golf can be OPINION - 08/16/2010
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Wrong.

Woods needs invite to play in Ryder Cup - 08/16/2010
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — The disappointment of his playoff loss in the PGA Championship didn’t last long for Bubba Watson on Sunday.

Major advance nears - 08/15/2010
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Whistling Straits was there for the taking. So is this PGA Championship.

Kuchar ahead in fog-ridden tourney - 08/14/2010
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Matt Kuchar made a birdie on the first hole he played Friday to take the lead, and that’s where he wound up at the end of another long day at the PGA Championship.

Watson, Molinari atop leaderboard - 08/13/2010
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Tiger Woods broke par in the PGA Championship, cause for celebration Thursday.

Tiger has leading role in sport’s soap opera - 08/12/2010
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Along the humps and hollows of Whistling Straits, against the magnificent backdrop of Lake Michigan, the stage is set for golf’s final major championship of the year, the PGA.

Game not a reprieve for Woods - 08/11/2010
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — His work almost done for the day, Tiger Woods stood in the 18th fairway at Whistling Straits waiting for the green to clear when he asked, “What time is my press conference?”

One lost weekend for Tiger commentary - 08/09/2010
AKRON, Ohio — Tiger Woods has never looked worse.

Akron title up for grabs - 08/08/2010
AKRON, Ohio — Sean O’Hair and Ryan Palmer kept firing at flags and making birdies until they wound up tied for the lead Saturday in the Bridgestone Invitational. The way this tournament is going, that only means they get to tee off last in the final round.

For Tiger, golf’s now his No. 1 pain commentary - 08/08/2010
The revelations that once seemed to come daily have now largely stopped. No more mistresses have stepped forward, and no more apologies are necessary.

Distractions take toll on Woods - 08/05/2010
AKRON, Ohio — A two-hour window Wednesday provided a snapshot of a strange year for Tiger Woods.

Appleby shoots 59 for 1-stroke win - 08/02/2010
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Stuart Appleby hit golf’s magic number Sunday, shooting a 59 to win the Greenbrier Classic.