Thursday, June 30
APL remains premier everyman’s tournament
Players like J.J. Spaun are the reason that the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship is so magnificent.
Tubert, Do enjoy family company at WAPL
Emily Tubert (pictured) and Brianna Do come from very different families, but both were joined by their fathers in the Round of 16 at the Women's Amateur Public Links.
Cheyenne Woods advances to WAPL quarters
Qualifying medalist Cheyenne Woods, the niece of Tiger Woods, advanced to the quarterfinals in the Women’s U.S. Amateur Public Links, winning two matches Thursday at Bandon Dunes’ Bandon Trails course.
Scott, Hunter Haas share early AT&T lead
Adam Scott is making his late decision to play the AT&T National look like a good one. After a 4-under 66, he shares the early lead with Hunter Haas.
Network snooze: ESPN book proves long, imperfect
In the introduction to “Those Guys Have All the Fun,” the authors make a point of saying the book is “not the history but the story of ESPN.” In truth, it’s neither, owing to a tactical mistake the authors made early on.
Add golf to the spectacular draws of Sicily
Sicily glosses over its rough spots with spectacular sights, tastes – and now golf.
Lubahn named Michigan State men's coach
Casey Lubahn has been named the men’s head coach at Michigan State, athletic director Mark Hollis announced Thursday.
Top-seeded Woods rallies to advance in WAPL
A second-round victory in U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links match play didn't come easily for Cheyenne Woods, who had to don her rally cap at the 12th hole to advance.
Storm, Green lead French Open; 4 disqualified
England’s Graeme Storm shot a bogey-free 6-under 65 Thursday to share the lead with Australia’s Richard Green after the first round of the French Open.
Burnett wins Women's Eastern Amateur
Katie Burnett set the pace early at the Women’s Eastern Amateur, and never looked back.
Pairings: Rounds 1 and 2 at U.S. Women's Open
The USGA has announced pairings and tee times for the first two rounds of the U.S. Women’s Open to be played next week at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Hope among long list of celeb names to fade away
The Bob Hope Classic is just the latest tournament to replace a celeb's name with corporate identification.
With new chief, Callaway aims to re-energize brand
As if generating more revenue and eliminating losses aren't challenging enough, Callaway Golf Co. has another pressing task: Re-energizing its brand.
Meet the pros: 20 advance to PGA Championship
Here are thumbnail bios for the 20 low scorers from the 44th PGA Professional National Championship.
Vogel to transfer from USC to Florida
T.J. Vogel, once one of the nation’s top recruits, is transferring to Florida after two seasons at USC, sources confirmed to Golfweek. The move brings Vogel, of Cooper City, Fla., closer to home.
Wednesday, June 29
A renewal of Hope for Tour desert event
The name Bob Hope has been synonymous with the PGA Tour in Palm Springs, Calif., for decades, but that legacy is coming to an end.
Hutsell wins PGA Professional National
David Hutsell won the 44th PGA Professional National Championship on Wednesday, beating Faber Jamerson with a birdie on the second hole of a playoff.
Kammann has history of great USGA encounters
At the ripe old age of 38, Scott Kammann is the oldest player in the field at the U.S. Amateur Public Links. James Achenbach says he has come up against some great players in his day.
AT&T field missing Woods, other big names
Tiger Woods won't be in the field at the AT&T National, but Nationwide winner Erik Compton will. He is among Sean Martin's list of players to keep an eye on this week at Aronimink.
WGA, WWGA announce partnership
The Western Golf Association and the Women’s Western Golf Association have announced a new partnership, effective in 2012, in which the WGA will provide administrative support for WWGA championships.
Callaway appoints interim chief as Fellows resigns
Callaway Golf appointed Anthony S. “Tony” Thornley as interim president and chief executive June 29 after George Fellows resigned for what the company called personal reasons.
Cheyenne Woods a favorite in WAPL match play
After winning the ACC Championship and garnering medalist honors at the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links, Wake Forest's Cheyenne Woods is rolling through match play at Bandon Dunes.
Compton spirited, upbeat at AT&T National
Two things struck me from Erik Compton’s news conference Wednesday. Both involved spirit, on course and off.
Globetrotting Yang rolls early at WAPL
Global golf takes on an entirely new meaning with 15-year-old Julie Yang, who is rolling at the Publinx.
Toy Box: Titleist unveils new irons
A dozen or more Titleist staff players at this week’s AT&T National at Aronimink Golf Club are expected to play new Titleist 712 irons for the first time. James Achenbach has the details.
Hate to be Rude: No hurry for Woods to return
Tiger Woods won’t make the same mistake again and return to golf too soon after being injured. Smart move, writes Jeff Rude.
In this issue: July 1, 2011
Inside the July 1, 2011 issue of Golfweek:
Bethpage makes rotation for Barclays event
Bethpage Black is back on golf’s landscape, this time as a playoff event. The Barclays has signed a four-year extension through 2016 as title sponsor of the FedEx Cup playoff event by the same name.
Cantlay experiences new level of fame at AT&T
Autograph-seekers usually ask indiscriminately for players’ scribbles. They often don’t know who’s signing their hat or flag. It’s quantity over quality.
Notes: Woodland feeling like a rookie again
In his second full year on the PGA Tour, Gary Woodland has reason to feel like a rookie for the rest of the season. That’s not a bad thing, either.
Brier among 12 players to secure Open berths
Austria’s Markus Brier has joined 11 British players in booking their places in the British Open through final qualifying.
Woods hired as pitchman for heat rub in Japan
Tiger Woods has been hired as a pitchman for a Japanese heat rub used to relieve muscle and joint pain.
Chico St.’s Rei relishes advantage at Bandon
No player at the U.S. Publinx has more experience at Bandon Dunes than Kevin Rei, who caddied there the past two summers.
Cheyenne Woods claims medalist honors at WAPL
In her first U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links appearance, Cheyenne Woods – Tiger’s niece – claimed medalist honors at Bandon Dunes and will enter match play as the No. 1 seed.
Tuesday, June 28
Watson, Na with differing links-golf experience
Sally Watson arrived at Bandon Dunes, turned to her father, Graham, and said: “I can’t believe we just traveled 25 hours and it pretty much looks like we could’ve driven five minutes.”
Lewis clinches Open spot via LFQ; playoffs loom
Everything in Tom Lewis’ life seems to be golden at the moment; for 2005 U.S. Open champion Michael Campbell, it’s just the same old brass.
Auburn's Cabbage to coach Charlotte men
Ryan Cabbage, a longtime assistant with the men’s and women’s teams at Auburn, has been tabbed to lead the men’s program at Charlotte.
Woods says he won’t return until fully healthy
Tiger Woods said Tuesday at Aronimink that he is making progress in his recovery from left-leg injuries, but won’t return to competition until he is fully healthy. Sean Martin reports.
Paeglow eager to get his best PNC finish
Maybe the 65 that David Paeglow shot in the first round of last year’s PGA Professional National Championship was exactly what he didn’t need.
Poll: Where will Tiger return to competition?
Tiger Woods will hold a news conference Tuesday at Aronimink Golf Club near Philadelphia, site of this week’s AT&T National, where he is expected to discuss his future plans.
Toy Box: Jacobson relies on Callaway gear
James Achenbach with news and notes from the equipment trailer at the Travelers Championship.
Puryear resigns as Michigan State coach
Sam Puryear, who has been the head coach at Michigan State for the past four years, has resigned to care for an ailing family member.
Fantasy Tip Sheet: AT&T National
A week after losing by one at the Travelers Championship, Ryan Moore is a popular pick to hoist the trophy this week at Aronimink. Who else could win at the AT&T National?
Big-ticket items boost Seve Foundation
Seve Ballesteros’ legacy certainly won’t be limited to the golf course.
Talley opts for rest after unexpected Open invite
Emma Talley left Sunriver, Ore., before the Tournament of Champions ever began thanks to a U.S. Women's Open invite.
Monday, June 27
Lein's dismissal another sign of changing times
Randy Lein's dismissal from Arizona State proves the new era in college golf is here to stay.
Club-fitting series: Johnny Miller on senior golfers
Johnny Miller on senior golfers: "Most senior golfers shouldn’t carry anything lower than a 5-iron. That’s what I’ve seen. Fairway woods and hybrids are a senior’s delight."
GCAA releases NAIA All-America selections
The Golf Coaches Association of America has released its list of Ping All-America selections for NAIA. Oklahoma Christian's Oscar Stark is among 10 players on the First Team.
PGA hires senior director to lead Golf 2.0
Darrell Crall, who for the past 15 years has served as executive director of the Northern Texas PGA Section, has been tabbed to lead Golf 2.0.
’12 PGA: $92M direct-spending impact for S.C.
The 2012 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island Golf Resort is still more than a year away, but South Carolina and PGA executives already are anticipating the windfall it’ll create for the state.
Sorenson gets another good shot at PGA
Jeff Sorenson can’t say he won’t know what to expect heading into the final two rounds of the 44th PGA National Professional Championship at Hershey Country Club.
Player of the Week: Connor Black
Connor Black, of Katy Texas, shot 1-over 285 (69-72-70-74) at The Beverly Country Club in Chicago to win the Western Junior by two shots.
Player of the Week: Emma Talley
Emma Talley, of Princeton, Ky., shot even-par 216 (72-72-72) at Westhaven Golf Course in Franklin, Tenn., to win the AJGA’s Franklin Junior by three shots.
Former Vandy assistant Emil hired at Rice
Justin Emil, who spent the past five seasons as an assistant coach at Vanderbilt, has been named head coach at Rice, the school announced June 27. Emil replaces Drew Scott, who resigned in the spring.
Lee (No. 5, 2013) commits to UCLA
Alison Lee, of Valencia, Calif., has verbally committed to UCLA for the fall of 2013. She is ranked No. 5 by Golfweek in the class of 2013.
5 reasons the U.S. Walker Cup team is looking strong
As the summer rolls on, the best American amateurs are playing well and have to be making GB&I guys a bit worried about the Walker Cup in September. Here are five reasons why:
McIlroy gives Britain top 3 spots in OWGR
British golfers hold the top three spots in the world rankings, the first time that’s happened in the 25-year history of the rankings.
Sunday, June 26
Compton wins Mexico Open, ensures '12 Tour card
After a long journey, two-time heart transplant recipient Erik Compton won on the Nationwide Tour Sunday, virtually guaranteeing that he will earn a PGA Tour card for 2012.
Baldry: Can others keep up with Yani?
As Yani Tseng raises the bar on the LPGA, winning the Wegmans LPGA Championship by 10 strokes on Sunday, the question looms: Can the others keep up? Beth Ann Baldry reports.
5 Things: Jacobson’s breakthrough at Travelers
Sean Martin offers five things from the Travelers Championship, where Fredrik Jacobson won for the first time on American soil.
Huston wins Dick's Sporting Goods Open
John Huston finally slowed his normally quick pace as he walked the 18th fairway at En-Joie Golf Club. It was time to soak in some adulation after a long drought and it felt so very good.
Tseng sets record in LPGA Championship romp
In another dominating performance at Locust Hill, Yani Tseng routed the field at the Wegmans LPGA Championship by 10 shots. At 22, she became the youngest player to win four majors.
Jacobson wins Travelers for 1st American victory
Fredrik Jacobson shot 66 in the final round of the Travelers Championship Sunday, holding off Ryan Moore and John Rollins to win his first American title.
Garcia, Stenson on the comeback trail
Rory McIlroy is grabbing all of the headlines, but Sergio Garcia and Henrik Stenson deserve some ink for their recent play.
Hak, Hossler, Jutanugarns highlight Rolex field
One of the summer's strongest junior events, the Rolex Tournament of Champions, kicks off this week. Golfweek takes a quick look at the field, which includes sixth-ranked Shun Yat Hak.
At the PNC, Murchison is Mr. Versatility
An advocate of less is more, Bill Murchison III has used as little as a 7-iron in a round, saying "I wanted to learn to be more creative." His creativity led to a 2-over 73 in the first round of the 44th PGA Professional National Championship.
Spain's Larrazabal wins BMW International Open
Pablo Larrazabal birdied the fifth playoff hole to beat fellow Spaniard Sergio Garcia and win the BMW International Open on Sunday.
LPGA to add Canadian event for 2012
Manulife Financial, a Canadian financial-services company, will serve as sponsor of a new LPGA tournament in 2012, Golfweek has learned.
Hwang nabs first JGTO title with win at Mizuno
Korean Hwang Jung-gon outlasted Kim Kyung-tae and Japanese star Ryo Ishikawa to win the Japan Golf Tour Organization's Gateway to the Open Mizuno Open in Kasaoka, Japan.
Saturday, June 25
Wiebe leads by two at Dick's Sporting Goods Open
Mark Wiebe shot a 4-under 68 in the second round of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open on Saturday, taking a two-shot lead over John Huston in a bid for his second straight Champions Tour victory.
Jacobson leads Travelers as Cantlay fades to T-10
Fredrik Jacobson sank a 31-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to finish with a 63 at the Traveler’s Championship on Saturday, taking a one-shot lead after his third consecutive bogey-free round.
Five Things: Tseng aiming for historic major title
Yani Tseng has extended her lead at the Wegmans LPGA Championship, leaving her just one round away from becoming the youngest person to reach four major titles.
Surprise! Lavy's family arrives via private plane
When Trevor Lavy found out that his daughter Emma had made it to the final at the Women’s Western Amateur, he decided to pull out all the stops. As in, hire a private plane, round up a cheering section, and head south to Sawgrass Country Club as soon as possible.
Tanco romps to Women's Western title
After a yearlong struggle, junior standout Victoria Tanco ripped through the Women's Western Amateur, winning the 36-hole final, 13 and 12.
Uihlein closes in 65 to win NE Amateur by three
If there was one player that didn't need to impress the Walker Cup selection committee, it was Peter Uihlein, who ran away with the Northeast Amateur title Saturday.
Foster leads in Munich; Goosen, Garcia 2 back
Mark Foster shot a 6-under 66 Saturday to lead Sergio Garcia and four others by two strokes at the BMW International Open.
A closer look at Cantlay's opening 36 holes
How impressive was Patrick Cantlay's opening 36 holes at the Travelers? Take a closer look.
British Open winner's share up to $1.43M
Organizers say the winner’s purse for next month’s British Open will rise to $1.43 million, an increase of $79,800 over the 2010 figure.
Minnesota's Harris resigns as director of golf
John Harris has resigned as director of golf at the University of Minnesota, director of athletics Joel Maturi announced Friday.
Friday, June 24
Understated Cantlay gets the job done
For a 19-year-old who followed low-amateur honors at the U.S. Open with a record-breaking 60 at the Travelers Championship, Patrick Cantlay is as understated as can be. Sean Martin explains.
Tseng maintains slim LPGA Championship lead
After seeing her lead disappear in the morning session, Yani Tseng fought her way back into a place where she’s been plenty comfortable this year.
Amateur Cantlay (60) opens 4-shot Travelers lead
Patrick Cantlay, 19, shot a course-record 10-under 60 on Friday to take a four-shot lead at the Travelers Championship. Cantlay earned low amateur honors at last week's U.S. Open.
Huston, Wiebe share lead at En-Joie
John Huston and Mark Wiebe shot 7-under 65s on Friday to share the lead after the first round of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open.
GCAA names Ping Division I All-America teams
The Golf Coaches Association of America has announced its Ping Division I All-America teams for the 2010-11 season.
Uihlein posts third-round 62 for NE Am lead
Peter Uihlein emerged Friday as the leader of the birdie barrage otherwise known as the third round of the Northeast Amateur. A 7-under 62 put him three shots ahead of his closest pursuer.
Junior Notes: Talley's record-tying AJGA win
Emma Talley tied the AJGA record for most consecutive AJGA wins (three), winning in Kentucky for her ninth career victory. That and more in this week's Junior Notebook. . .
Baldry: LPGA needs more players like Blomqvist
Minea Blomqvist wears a lot of hats in life: Mother, professional golfer and, some might say, social genius. After back-to-back rounds of 69 at the LPGA Championship, she trails by two.
Putnam, Collins launch birdie barrage at NE Am
Andrew Putnam and Will Collins turned the Wannamoisett Country Club course into a bird sanctuary during Friday’s third round at the 50th Northeast Amateur Invitational.
Tour rookie Renner takes early Travelers lead
PGA Tour rookie Jim Renner, a New England native, shot a 7-under 63 to take a one-stroke lead after the rain-delayed first round at the Travelers Championship.
Dambaugh (NR, 2013) commits to South Carolina
Katelyn Dambaugh, runner-up at last year’s U.S. Girls’ Junior, has verbally committed to play for South Carolina for the fall of 2013.
Stenson, Coetzee share midway lead in Munich
George Coetzee of South Africa birdied four of his last six holes Friday for a second straight 5-under 67, putting him in a tie for the lead with Henrik Stenson at the midway point of the BMW International Open.
Mercer's Tredway named Louisville assistant
Andrew Tredway has resigned as Mercer's head men's coach to become the men's assistant coach at Louisville.
British Am champ MacPherson DQ'd at Northeast
This year’s Northeast Amateur Invitational came to an abrupt end Friday morning for Australian Bryden MacPherson, who the week before won the British Amateur Championship. It was simply because he did the right and honorable thing and showed integrity, which is the cornerstone for the game of golf.
Has LPGA sexiness gone too far?
At some point, there is going to have to be a limit to all this sexiness in women's golf. Ashley Crain weighs in.
Local Open qualifying needs a restructure
With fewer British Open qualifying spots, lesser-known players are missing their chance.
Thursday, June 23
Whitten named Michigan head coach
Chris Whitten has been hired as the Michigan head men’s golf coach, the university announced Thursday. Whitten replaces Andrew Sapp, who left to become the head coach at his alma mater, North Carolina.
Guthrie stumbles but retains NE Amateur lead
Like so many before him, at any level, at any tournament, Luke Guthrie found just how tough it is to come back from a record-setting round with an equally strong performance.
Tseng leads LPGA Championship with 66
Top-ranked Yani Tseng shot a 6-under 66 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over Paula Creamer in the first round of the LPGA Championship.
Bradley leads Travelers as rain washes Round 1
Michael Bradley had a one-stroke lead when first-round play in the Travelers Championship was suspended for the day Thursday.
Leading Wegmans, Tseng strives for greatness
While the golf world is quick to crown Rory McIlroy as the game’s most talented, most promising twentysomething, it may be time to take a closer look at 22-year-old Yani Tseng.
An inside view on the rules
The Rules of Golf today are as much about golf equipment as they are playing the game, with regulations surrounding clubs and balls dominating rules discussions in recent years.
Guthrie follows trend, backs up to field
One thing that has become constant in the Northeast Amateur Invitational over the past dozen or so years: shoot a tournament-record round and be in store for a 10-stroke swing.
Stenson (64) opens 1-stroke lead in Germany
Henrik Stenson shot an 8-under 64 in poor weather Thursday to take a one-shot lead after the opening round of the BMW International Open.
Jack tackles chronicle of Pebble with success
“Let There Be Pebble” arrived as unexpectedly as Shivas Irons showing up on the first tee at Burningbush, ready to share golf’s mystical and metaphysical secrets.
Club-fitting series: Longer, lighter driver shafts
There are two opposing schools of thought on driver length. One maintains that drivers should be shorter for accuracy, the other says drivers should be longer for distance. Who's right?
Curtis relieved to finish at delayed Travelers
The happiest guy at the Travelers? Ben Curtis, who awoke early and finished before the horn sounded.
Book Review: ‘Deane Beman: Golf’s Driving Force’
From 1974 to 1994, Deane Beman presided over the growth of the PGA Tour. Adam Schupak explains how he converted a great game into a big business
Arizona State coach Lein out after 19 seasons
After 19 seasons directing the Arizona State men’s team, Randy Lein has learned that his contract will not be renewed for the 2011-12 season.
Wednesday, June 22
McIlroy says he can handle pressure of stardom
U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy is confident he can handle the pressure that comes with being considered the heir apparent to Tiger Woods.
Win a chance to play a round with Martin Kaymer
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Guthrie sets course record, leads Northeast Am
Illinois senior Luke Guthrie sets course record at Wannamoisett to take commanding five-shot lead at the Northeast Amateur Invitational in Rhode Island.
Video: Even at 9, McIlroy was a crowd favorite
In this YouTube video, a 9-year-old Rory McIlroy showed that he was just as charming then as he was during his impressive victory at the U.S. Open last weekend.
5 Things: Wegmans LPGA Championship primer
This is the make-or-break part of the LPGA season, with three majors in six weeks. Beth Ann Baldry gets you ready for the Wegmans LPGA Championship.
Olympia Fields not impacted by storms
Preparations for the U.S. Girls’ Junior at Olympia Fields (Ill.) Country Club will continue as normal.
Hate to be Rude: No rush to anoint McIlroy
Don’t rush to judge Rory McIlroy on one major title, regardless of how convincing it might have been. Jeff Rude reports.
Northeast Am winner a lock for Walker Cup?
Over the previous 49 years, the Northeast Amateur Invitational has attracted plenty of players who not only were amateur superstars, but also tons of those who have gone on to stardom at the professional level.
Wildman previews: Northeast Am, Rice Planters
The Wildman previews the two big amateur tournaments on this week’s schedule, the Northeast Amateur and Rice Planters.
Commentary: How to protect courses amid equipment changes?
Golf hurtles toward a pivotal point in its history: How can the game protect the classic courses and grow while advances in equipment require longer courses?
Northeast Amateur institutes cut for 1st time
Fifty is the number at this year’s Northeast Amateur Invitational at the par-69, Donald Ross-designed Wannamoisett Country Club.
In this issue: June 24, 2011
Inside the June 24, 2011 issue of Golfweek:
Woods ‘feeling stronger,’ but will miss AT&T
Tiger Woods said on his Twitter account Wednesday that he will miss next week’s AT&T National in Philadelphia. Woods’ foundation is the beneficiary of the event.
Notes: Limited exposure in U.S. for McIlroy
When Rory McIlroy walked onto the first tee Sunday at the U.S. Open, he briefly acknowledged one golf official and quickly extended his hand to warmly greet two others, USGA executive director Mike Davis and USGA president Jim Hyler.
Tuesday, June 21
The globetrotting ways of Scott and Leanne Hend
The incredible story of Scott Hend, whose desire to compete took him all over the globe – with his wife and kids.
Positive thoughts turn Lincicome into contender
Once dogged by negative thoughts, Brittany Lincicome is one of the leading contenders at this week’s Wegmans LPGA after changing her attitude on the course. Beth Ann Baldry explains.
Kuchar, Johnson set record at CVS Classic
Matt Kuchar and Zach Johnson have won the CVS Caremark Charity Classic with a record-setting two-round total of 24-under par 118 at the Rhode Island Country Club.
Fantasy Tip Sheet: Travelers Championship
One of our fantasy experts likes Hunter Mahan this week at the Travelers Championship. See who else could play well at TPC River Highlands.
Visit to St. Jude a painful reminder for Lyle
For Jarrod Lyle, the pain of visiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is personal. He knows the patients’ stories all too well. After all, he lived them himself not that long ago.
NJCAA Division I All-America teams named
The PING All-America teams for NJCAA Division I have been announced by the GCAA:
Florida assistant Goble to lead Baylor women
Jay Goble, who has spent the past three seasons as the assistant coach at Florida, has been named the head women’s golf coach at Baylor.
McIlroy taking 3-week break after Open win
Rory McIlroy has returned to Britain, basking in his record-breaking U.S. Open triumph and ready for a three-week break before he returns to the course to look for a second straight major victory.
Monday, June 20
Titan signs on as co-sponsor of Pepsi Little People's
The Little People’s Golf Championships Association has announced the addition of Titan International as a co-title sponsor of the long-running tournament.
Asian Tour adds programming on Bloomberg TV
In a continuing push to expand its media exposure, the Asian Tour has partnered with Bloomberg Television to create a highlights show.
Kuchar, Johnson (58) lead CVS Charity Classic
Matt Kuchar and Zach Johnson combined for a record-tying 13-under 58 on Monday to take the lead after the opening round at the CVS Caremark Charity Classic.
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At St. Jude, no cause is lost
After his victory at the FedEx St. Jude Classic, Harrison Frazar received a hefty check for more than $1 million before thousands in an admiring gallery.
Golfweek launches new For Your Game site
The 3-wood is the hardest club to design because of the double duty that many golfers expect it to serve. Tom Wishon has a simple solution: Don't use one. Click here to check out our new For Your Game microsite.
Derrey notches first Futures win at Tate & Lyle
Valentine Derrey earned her first professional victory June 17 by winning the LPGA Futures Tour's Tate & Lyle Players Championship.
Valparaiso selects men's, women's golf coaches
Valparaiso University has announced the hiring of new head coaches for the men’s and women’s golf teams. David Gring will lead the men while Mat Blair takes the reins of the women’s program.
McGraw, Cantlay earn men's honors
Even though Oklahoma State didn't win the national championship, Mike McGraw guided his Cowboys to many other victories. For that, he wins Golfweek's Coach of the Year award.
Wildman: Monroe, SE Am, British Am wrap-ups
The Wildman breaks down the weekend in amateur golf, including a few surprise winners and a player who is falling off the Walker Cup radar.
Player of the Week: Ariya Jutanugarn
Ariya Jutanugarn, of Bangkok, Thailand, shot 17-under 271 (67-68-69-67) at Sombery Golf Club in Byron, Minn., to win the Rolex Girls Junior Championship by four shots.
Player of the Week: Billy Kennerly
Billy Kennerly, of Alpharetta, Ga., shot 11-under 269 (63-69-67-70) at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., to win the AJGA’s FootJoy Invitational by four shots.
Sunday, June 19
Commentary: Golf has found its new star
Rory McIlroy turned in one of the most impressive performances in major-championship history, not only collecting his first major but making his Masters collapse nothing more than a prelude to glory.
Video: McIlroy talks about major victory
Rory McIlroy sat down with our partner, TourPlayers.com, to talk about his big victory at Congressional Country Club on Sunday.
TourPlayers.com Blog: Donald, Garrigus & more
The 2011 U.S. Open has wrapped up with a dominant Rory McIlroy performance. Our partners at TourPlayers.com caught up with the likes of Luke Donald and Robert Garrigus to talk about the week at Congressional.
5 Things: McIlroy sets 12 U.S. Open records
Five things you need to know from Rory McIlroy’s historic win at Congressional Country Club, including setting 12 U.S. Open records. A short memory helped, reports D.J. Piehowski.
Australia's Mathew Goggin wins Wichita Open
Australia's Mathew Goggin won the Wichita Open on Sunday for his second Nationwide Tour title of the year and fourth overall.
Holywood ending: McIlroy a hometown hero
At the club in Northern Ireland where Rory McIlroy learned to play golf, they celebrated from the first birdie Sunday.
Records set by McIlroy in blowout victory
Records set by Rory McIlroy at the 2011 U.S. Open held at Congressional Country Club (Blue Course), Bethesda, Md.
McIlroy dominates in winning 2011 U.S. Open
Rory McIlroy finished the 111th U.S. Open at 16 under and eight shots ahead of the field, setting records and prompting insiders to proclaim that golf has its new superstar.
Instruction: Faldo's tip on distance control
A tip on distance control from the Faldo academy in Orlando, Fla.
Fitness: Body for Balance for Performance
Body Balance for Performance says its agility workouts are ideal for a golfer.
N.C. State’s Choi erases deficit, wins Monroe
N.C. State’s Albin Choi overcame a four-shot deficit to Chase Wright with eight holes to go, then won a playoff at the Monroe Invitational.
Club-fitting series: Find the right wedges
In an era of smaller grooves, how does a golfer find the right configuration of wedges? Titleist's Bob Vokey has an answer.
Club-fitting series: The club-matching process
What’s in store for club matching? Here are four examples of how the process is evolving:
Club-fitting series: Importance of being fitted
Why should all golfers be professionally fit for their golf clubs? Because fitting is the No. 1 fundamental for providing consistency throughout a set of clubs.
Commentary: This is simply McIlroy's destiny
Commentary: Humble and driven, Rory McIlroy showed early that success on the biggest stages was part of his destiny – and will continue to be, writes Alistair Tait.
Australian Zions wins Saint-Omer Open
Matthew Zions of Australia shot a 2-under 69 to win his first European Tour title Sunday at the Saint-Omer Open.
Final-round tee times for 111th U.S. Open
The tee times for the final round at the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club.
What to watch for: Sunday's course setup
A final round that threatens (or promises) to be a coronation, but you never really know. But some telltale things today will reveal a lot about the day.
5 Things: U.S. Open title within reach for McIlroy
Five things to keep an eye on during Rory McIlroy’s final round at Congressional Country Club.
Saturday, June 18
Video: Miceli & Rude break down third round
Our partners at TourPlayers.com caught up with Golfweek personalities Jeff Rude and Alex Miceli to break down the third round.
Video: McIlroy talks about making history
Our partners at TourPlayers.com caught up with Rory McIlroy after yet another brilliant round at the U.S. Open.
Rude: McIlroy pulling a Woods at Congressional
It's too early to say if Rory McIlroy could dominate professional golf a la Tiger Woods, but his performance at Congressional certainly has been Tiger-like. Jeff Rude reports.
5 things: McIlroy working on his swagger
With an eight-shot lead in the U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy is one round away from his first major crown and a slew of records. Sean Martin has five things on the eve of the final round.
Commentary: Garcia, Garrigus lack excitement
Commentary: While Rory McIlroy energized Congressional Country Club, Sergio Garcia and Robert Garrigus were as dull as a silent movie.
McDowell still McIlroy's biggest fan at Open
Graeme McDowell has several fond memories of his compatriot Rory McIlroy. As D.J. Piehowski writes, watching McIlroy replace him as U.S. Open champion would rank among the best.
Fowler returns from Open with minor knee injury
Rickie Fowler’s U.S. Open experience was apparently more painful than the scores of 74-73 that left him one stroke outside the cut.
McIlroy carries 8-stroke lead into Sunday
Rory McIlroy set the 54-hole scoring record at the U.S. Open on Saturday and expanded his lead to eight strokes heading into the final round.
Westwood climbs on Day 3, still 9 behind McIlroy
Lee Westwood started the day watching Fredrik Jacobsen make putt after putt, eventually turning at a smooth 4-under 32.
Plenty of qualifiers will be around for U.S. Open weekend
While 33 qualifiers made the cut, there are a few that simply played themselves out of the U.S. Open.
Jutanugarn earns first AJGA win at Rolex Girls
Ariya Jutanugarn added to her long list of golf accomplishments June 17 with her first AJGA victory. The 15-year-old turned in a record-setting performance at the Rolex Girls Junior.
Zions builds 3-shot Saint Omer Open lead
Matthew Zions of Australia shot a 4-under 67 Saturday to build a three-stroke lead after the third round of the Saint-Omer Open.
Aussie Macpherson wins British Amateur
The final of the 116th British Amateur Championship won’t go down as a classic, but Bryden Macpherson won’t care. Macpherson became just the second Aussie in history to win the championship.
Live scoring: 2011 U.S. Open leaderboard
Want live scoring? Check out the leaderboard from our partners at USOpen.com, which is updated as putts drop.
5 things: McIlroy has to avoid the jitters to win
With Rory McIlroy enjoying a six-shot lead and seemingly on his way toward a coronation, Saturday’s telecast should be fascinating to watch. Bradley S. Klein explains.
5 things: Prelude to the McIlroy show
All eyes will be on Rory McIlroy on Saturday at Congressional Country Club. Sean Martin has five things to watch until the leader tees off late in the afternoon, including the play of amateur Russell Henley.
Blog: Is there any way McIlroy won't win?
All eyes will be on Rory McIlroy Saturday, as he continues his historic U.S. Open run. The Golfweek staffers are at Congressional, keeping you current on all the Round-3 action.
Fowler, Mahan, Choi among notables to miss cut
Rickie Fowler was among a handful of notable players to miss the cut at the U.S. Open. Alex Miceli says it was a product of too many mistakes on a difficult Congressional setup.
Friday, June 17
5 things: McIlroy the story of Congressional
The second round of the U.S. Open was all about Rory McIlroy, but note that Y.E. Yang, who dethroned Tiger Woods at the 2009 PGA Championship, is lurking. Sean Martin has five things to watch.
Pals McIlroy, Pinckney reunite at Congressional
Arizona State senior Scott Pinckney couldn't wait to get to the U.S. Open. For the golf, of course, but also to meet up with long-lost pal Rory McIlroy. Jeff Rude explains.
Blog: Henley chasing low-amateur honors
Amateur Russell Henley loves the crowd at Congressional. At even par through two rounds of the U.S. Open, it's easy to see why he is in such good spirits.
Kennerly earns Wyndham invite with FJ win
Billy Kennerly’s first AJGA victory came with a hefty bonus: A spot in the PGA Tour’s Wyndham Championship. Kennerly went wire-to-wire at the AJGA's FootJoy Invitational.
McIlroy has been brilliant . . . for two rounds
A college softball game would’ve been called by now, to save the losing side further embarrassment. There’s no mercy rule in golf, though. Rory McIlroy will have to earn this.
U.S. Open field behind McIlroy's historic run
As Rory McIlroy sets Congressional Country Club on fire, much of the rest of the field is offering something uncharacteristic in the world of pro sports: praise and support. Jim McCabe explains.
As McIlroy dominates, a major force looks on
Dave Stockton, winner of the 1976 PGA Championship at Congressional, is a good man for Rory McIlroy's corner.
Perrino, Lee share lead at Saint-Omer Open
Andrea Perrino and Craig Lee shared a one-shot lead after the second round of the Saint-Omer Open.
Stewart finishes strong for Capital Area victory
Alex Stewart made four birdies on his final seven holes to claim the Capital Area Golf Tour Tournament Players Championship, held at Renditions Golf Course in Davidsonville, Maryland.
Bateman wins CN Future Links after gutsy play
When left with the decision to play it safe or go for it, Wilson Bateman took the bolder choice, and ended up with a runaway victory at the CN Future Links Ontario Championship.
Video: Rory McIlroy talks about his big lead
Our partners at TourPlayers.com caught up with Rory McIlroy after his brilliant second round that left him at 11 under for the tournament.
Behind 67, Cantlay moves into Open contention
Patrick Cantlay’s rapid rise continued Friday at Congressional Country Club. The young Californian shot 67 to put himself in contention among players at the U.S. Open not named McIlroy.
Sapp named head coach at North Carolina
Former Michigan head coach Andrew Sapp will return to his alma mater, the University of North Carolina, to take the helm of the men's golf team.
Enloe to leave N'wide, join Gregory at SMU
SMU coach Josh Gregory has announced the hiring of former teammate Jason Enloe (pictured) as an assistant coach. Enloe will play two final events on the Nationwide Tour before returning to his alma mater.
GCAA names Division II All-Americans
The Golf Coach’s Association of America has released its All-America teams for Division II men’s golf. Abilene Christian’s Alex Carpenter previously was named the Division II Player of the Year.
Macpherson in position to make British Am history
Bryden Macpherson is in position to become only the second Australian to win the British Amateur Championship. Alistair Tait reports.
McIlroy, 11 under, in total command at U.S. Open
Rory McIlroy didn't just break records at the U.S. Open on Friday, he is also sitting eight shots ahead of the field as the afternoon groups get close to their tee times.
Five Things: Look for more low scores Friday
Friday’s second round at Congressional Country Club offers the prospects of unusually low scoring. Bradley S. Klein explains why.
Five Things: History against large Open leads
Rory McIlroy is in a familiar spot – out front early at a major. Can he hold on? History is against him, writes Sean Martin. That and four other things to watch for in Friday's second round.
Kaufmann: Boomer detracts from Open telecast
Let’s say you’re Mr. Big Honkin’ Executive at ESPN. We’ll call you BHE for short. The U.S. Open is approaching and you, BHE, have the assignment of choosing the announcers who will call the event.
TourPlayers.com Blog: McIlroy, Yang after Round 1
Our content partners at TourPlayers.com produced plenty of interviews after the end of the first round, including leader Rory McIlroy. See what the players had to say.
Thursday, June 16
McIlroy leads U.S. Open with bogey-free 65
Rory McIlroy is becoming a master at these major championships.
Visa issues put Rock in a hard place for Open
Uncle Sam clearly was not impressed with Robert Rock’s win at the BMW Italian Open. In fact until 4 a.m. (U.K. time), Rock was unsure if he was going to be able to make the trip to the U.S. for the U.S. Open.
Garcia staying calm, despite solid Open start
Sergio Garcia might have expressed little interest in the U.S. Open a month ago, but he's already in solid position.
5 Things: McIlroy atop impressive leaderboard
Five things you need to know from the first round of the U.S. Open Championship at Congressional Country Club, including an impressive leaderboard.
Mickelson worth price of admission at U.S. Open
Phil Mickelson saw no shortage of Congressional real estate on a less-than-stellar day at the U.S. Open, but he never failed to entertain with his gutsy playing style. Jeff Babineau explains.
Handing out first-round hardware at U.S. Open
The U.S. Open is all about tough courses and high scores, and exhausted, drained players often talk openly about their experiences. They should be rewarded for their candor.
AmEx, Fanvision enhance Open viewing experience
One of the problems fans have when attending a golf tournament is that they can only follow the action on one hole.
Player diary: Overcoming a rough start
Expectations. Everyone has them, whether you are setting the bar high or placing it low, you have an idea, walking to the tee box, how you believe you are going to play.
Donald and Co. stumble at U.S. Open
World No. 1 Luke Donald was the latest top player to fall victim to U.S. Open conditions. As Jeff Rude writes, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer followed suit with high numbers.
Politics not the only game in town at Congressional
For D.C. golfers, conservative or liberal, politics isn’t the only game in town. Martin Kaufmann explains.
Congressional's clubhouse large and lively
It’s a cold, damp Friday night in April, and the golf course – all 36 holes – is still struggling to emerge from winter’s chill. But inside Congressional Country Club, the joint is jumping.
Biddle among alternates hoping for U.S. Open spot
Hoping for a last-minute spot in the U.S. Open, alternate Blake Biddle had to settle for a front-row seat instead.
Watson has the game to back up YouTube career
The first round didn't end as strong as it began for Bubba Watson, but D.J. Piehowski says the budding YouTube star has the game – and galleries – to back up his shenanigans.
Family tribute helps Malone's Lower mark his place in game
Six years after Justin Lower's father and older brother were killed in a car accident, the recent Malone graduate still keeps them in his memory on the golf course. He was recently named the David Toms Award winner.
Stewart, Lewis a can't-miss match at British Am
The semifinals at the British Amateur will feature the can't-miss match-up of Michael Stewart (pictured) and Tom Lewis. Alistair Tait says it's too bad it's only the semis.
Hilton Head lands 5-year deal to retain Tour stop
The Heritage, one of the PGA Tour’s iconic stops, was in dire need of a title sponsor to continue its existence. With the help of Royal Bank of Canada, the event shored up its future on Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Wildman Q&A: NCAA medalist John Peterson
In the latest edition of Wildman's Summer, Asher Wildman catches up with John Peterson, the 2011 NCAA medalist and recent LSU graduate. Find out what Peterson has to say about an NCAA Championship, LSU and the Walker Cup.
U.S. Open Blog: Oosthuizen back near top
The U.S. Open is under way at Congressional, and Golfweek staffers are on the ground bringing you the latest. Check back throughout the day for constant updates.
5 Things: The ins and outs of Congressional
When following the U.S. Open on screen, whether digitally or visually, here are 5 Things to look for about how the course is playing. Plus, check out the cool flyovers courtesy of our partners at USOpen.com.
5 Thing: What to look for - U.S. Open Thursday
The menacing 10th hole is just the beginning of a tough back nine at Congressional. That and four other storylines to look for during Round 1 of the U.S. Open. FIVE THINGS
Wednesday, June 15
Video: Miceli & Rude break down the Open
Alex Miceli and Jeff Rude preview the 2011 U.S. Open at Congressional in Bethesda, Md., breaking down a tournament with plenty of storylines.
Commentary: In love with the U.S. Open
The romance started in 1971 at Merion and continues to this year at Congressional. Ah, the U.S. Open . . .
Notes: Congressional looking for its moment
U.S. Open sights and sounds: Congressional is looking to find its legacy, while Lucas Glover has some fun at the expense of an odd Tiger Woods headline.
Commentary: Hate to be Rude: Tale of 54-hole major leaders
It takes a special kind of golfer to sleep on a 54-hole lead in a major championship and go on to win. With Tiger Woods out of the hunt, it’s increasingly rare. Jeff Rude explains.
Cink-ing feeling on the eve of the big game
Stewart Cink already feels a little snake-bitten this week.
Greyling in fine company at Congressional
Ernie Els played with Christo Greyling on Wednesday, and not just because the 1997 champ has good vibes here.
Blog: Manassero's rise even surprises him
Players are making final preparations on the eve of the U.S. Open in Bethesda, Md. Check back often for live reports from Congressional.
Amateur Grillo plays waiting game in D.C.
Emiliano Grillo could have been playing an amateur golf tournament in upstate New York on Wednesday. Instead he came down to the nation's capital for the slim chance of playing in the U.S. Open.
Johnson hangs on to advance at British Am
Alex Johnson learned a valuable lesson about links golf in his opening round of the match-play stages of the British Amateur Championship: Links golf doesn’t respect a five-hole lead.
TourPlayers.com Blog: Dustin, Rory, Luke & more
Exclusive Golfweek partner, TourPlayers.com, is releasing an entire series of "90 Seconds With..." this week at the U.S. Open. So far today: Luke Donald, Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy. Check out the videos:
Crawford resigns as head coach at Iowa
Kelly Crawford, the women's coach at the University of Iowa, has resigned after five seasons with the program. A search for her replacement will begin immediately, the school said.
2004 Open at Shinnecock ‘a learning experience’
For serious golf-course geeks, one of the highlights on the calendar is the annual U.S. Golf Association press conference on the Wednesday of the U.S. Open.
Kentucky’s Trainor named coach at Akron
David Trainor, an associate head coach at Kentucky, has been named the head coach at the University of Akron.
Shinnecock Hills to host 2018 U.S. Open
The U.S. Open will return to Shinnecock Hills in 2018, heading back to a course that produced one of the most embarrassing final rounds in the tournament’s history.
In this issue: June 17, 2011
Inside the June 17, 2011 issue of Golfweek:
Wildman’s Summer: Preview of the Monroe
While several of the top amateurs are playing at the U.S. Open at Congressional, I thought I’d fill you in on where you can find most of the others.
Blog: Fowler, Uihlein, Cantlay practice together
Players are making final preparations on the eve of the U.S. Open in Bethesda, Md. Check back often for live reports from Congressional.
Read to be missed on U.S. Open’s 1st tee
When the 111th U.S. Open Championship gets under way Thursday at Congressional Country Club, the first tee will have a different look to it for the first time in more than 20 years.
Tuesday, June 14
Oosthuizen, Schwartzel share long-term bond
Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel met 17 years ago as juniors in South Africa. Now they own two major titles.
Ping introduces iPhone app for putters
Ping is tapping an iPhone app to connect consumers with the right putter.
Don’t be so quick to impeach Congressional
Compared with some venues of the past century-plus of U.S. Opens, Congressional Country Club might not stir the emotions of golf fans. That'd be a mistake.
5 Things: McIlroy defends LeBron's Finals loss
Rory McIlroy is playing his first major since his Masters meltdown. Tuesday he revealed a friendship with LeBron James, another star athlete who has had trouble securing a championship.
TourPlayers.com Blog: Lefty on meeting Obama
Phil Mickelson discusses his continuing quest to win the U.S. Open after five runner-up finishes and previews his meeting with President Obama.
For Hossler, 16, toughest drive could be to course
The youngest player in the field this week at Congressional? That'd be Beau Hossler, 16, who is hoping to turn junior success into a stellar debut at the U.S. Open. D.J. Piehowski explains.
Lewis advances to match play at British Am
Pride drove Tom Lewis into the match-play stages of the British Amateur Championship.
Mickelson ready to finally capture U.S. Open
Is this the year that Phil Mickelson, five times a U.S. Open runner-up, wins the national championship? Jeff Rude with the highlights from Lefty’s presser.
McDowell ready to move on from U.S. Open win
Even an affable, easygoing guy like Graeme McDowell can succumb to the burden that comes with being a first-time U.S. Open champion.
U.S. Open Chat: Russell Henley
Russell Henley, a recent Georgia graduate, finished T-16 as an amateur at last year's U.S. Open, and he's back again. Tune in at noon to ask Henley your U.S. Open questions during our live chat.
U.S. Open Chat: MTSU's Brett Patterson
Do you have questions about what it's like to play in the U.S. Open? Ask Middle Tennesee State's Brett Patterson, who will stop by for a live chat at 11 a.m. Wednesday morning.
1997 vs. 2011 U.S. Opens: A tale of two Ernies
The Ernie Els at this U.S. Open is far different from the player who won the Open at Congressional in 1997. He’s 41 now, not 27. He doesn’t putt as well. He believed then; now he’s hoping.
Brophy named women’s coach at Georgetown
Katie Brophy has been named the head women’s coach at Georgetown, the school announced June 14. Brophy spent the past five seasons serving as an assistant coach at Indiana.
Mystery shrouds U.S. Open champ from 1911
One-hundred years ago, Johnny McDermott became the youngest U.S. Open champion. It was a career that ended a short time later, when he was put in a mental hospital.
DirecTV plans bonus U.S. Open coverage
For those viewers not satisfied with 30 hours of live U.S. Open coverage, DirecTV has you covered.
Fantasy Tip Sheet: U.S. Open at Congressional
This may be the most wide-open U.S. Open in years, but our Golfweek fantasy experts say Steve Stricker and Lee Westwood are the favorites this week at Congressional.
Amateur standout Smith gives you swing drills
Nathan Smith may not make any money for his on-course exploits, but he outperforms many PGA Tour players in at least one category: number of Masters invitations received.
Live Chat wrap: Tuesday at the U.S. Open
Do you have U.S. Open questions? Join Golfweek senior writer Sean Martin for a Live Chat from Congressional Country Club Tuesday at 11 a.m.
Monday, June 13
5 Things: Unsung players to watch at U.S. Open
The appeal of the U.S. Open is its, well, openness. With qualifiers coming from throughout the country, many lesser-known names typically make the field. Get to know a few here.
Nielson wins Women's Southern Amateur
Calle Nielson, who just finished her senior year at Virginia, claimed the Women’s Southern Amateur on June 10, dispensing Meagan Roberts in the final, 4 and 3.
Inside the making of EA Sports' Tiger Woods '13
The outfit can be a bit snug, and you might look like a guy ready to jump on a Velcro wall, but Ian Poulter and Edoardo Molinari came away impressed after a motion-capture session with EA Sports. Check out Golfweek's exclusive access to the session:
Edwards' men need to catch up at British Am
The opening round of qualifying at the British Amateur might have provided GB&I Walker Cup captain Nigel Edwards with more questions than answers. Alistair Tait explains.
Review: ‘Wonder Girl’ leaves us wondering
Villainous professional wrestler George Zaharias, an 8 handicap, met Mildred Didrikson when they were paired together during the first two rounds of the 1938 Los Angeles Open.
2011 U.S. Open: Venturi recalls 1964 Open
Ken Venturi put Congressional Country Club on the golfing map when he stumbled into a heat-induced stupor after winning the 1964 U.S. Open.
10 things to help a Tiger-less U.S. Open
The die-hard golf fans will be tuning in to the U.S. Open regardless of who happens to be in the lead, but here are 10 storylines that just might draw in golf’s casual viewers in a Tiger-less major and give the regulars something to talk about.
Player of the year awards: Could Cantlay sweep?
Will UCLA's Patrick Cantlay sweep college golf's player of the year awards?
Dick’s launches campaign with Birdies for the Brave
Dick’s Sporting Goods has partnered with the PGA Tour’s Birdies for the Brave campaign for an in-store fundraising drive through July 4.
ClubCorp expands portfolio with Long Island additions
In a move significantly bolstering its presence in the Northeast, Dallas-based ClubCorp announced the acquisition of three golf properties in the eastern area of Long Island, New York.
Wildman's summer: Walker Cup hopefuls to watch
With all the talk of Walker Cup locks, hopefuls and guys on the bubble, I thought I’d offer up four guys who deserve a closer look as the summer begins.
Weather will be a factor at U.S. Open
2011 U.S. Open: Players hit the range early to take advantage of good weather, which might become a problem later in the week.
U.S. Open notebook: Adamonis is in
Brad Adamonis' father is smiling from above after his son earned a spot in the 2011 U.S. Open.
Peter Uihlein chat wrap from U.S. Open
Pitch your questions to U.S. Amateur champion Peter Uihlein, as he answers questions live on Golfweek.com at 3:30 p.m. EST.
Sunday, June 12
5 Things: Thompson's N'wide win
Five things to take away from Kyle Thompson's clutch victory at the Rex Hospital Open in Raleigh, N.C.
Uihlein atop Walker Cup watch list
We’re one week into the summer amateur season. Here’s a look at how the race for Walker Cup spots stands after the Sunnehanna, Palmer Cup and U.S. Open qualifying:
Yani Tseng wins LPGA State Farm Classic
Top-ranked Yani Tseng won what could be the final LPGA State Farm Classic on Sunday, closing with a 4-under 68 for her fifth victory this year.
Thompson wins Nationwide Tour title
Kyle Thompson won the Rex Hospital Open for the second time in five years, birdieing the final hole Sunday for a one-stroke victory over Scott Brown, Troy Kelly and Martin Flores.
Frazar wins 1st PGA Tour title in 355th start
Harrison Frazar has won his first PGA Tour title in his 355th tournament, beating Robert Karlsson with a par on the third hole of a sudden-death playoff Sunday at the St. Jude Classic.
Wiebe wins playoff to end Champions drought
Mark Wiebe parred the third playoff hole following a weather delay and won the Greater Hickory Classic on Sunday when James Mason missed a four-foot par putt.
Nathan Smith breaks through at Sunnehanna
Nathan Smith rallied from a five-shot deficit and cruised through a three-man playoff to win the Sunnehanna Amateur for the first time.
Rock wins Italian Open for 1st victory
Robert Rock completed a wire-to-wire victory in the Italian Open on Sunday to earn his first European Tour title, shooting a 5-under 67 fend off a charge by Thorbjorn Olesen.
Tour calls audible: Monday finish for '12 Hyundai
Avoiding a clash with the NFL Playoffs, the PGA Tour has called an audible to make its 2012 season-opening Hyundai Tournament of Champions end on a Monday.
Baylor recruit Taylor wins Women's British Am
England’s Lauren Taylor, headed to Baylor University in the Fall of 2012, is the new Women's British Amateur Champion after defeating France’s Alexandra Bonetti 6 and 5 at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland.
Saturday, June 11
U.S. wins Palmer Cup, beating Europe 13-11
Behind stellar play from Andrew Yun, the United States won five of the eight final-round singles matches to claim the Palmer Cup at The Stanwich Club in Connecticut.
Tseng leads by one at State Farm Classic
Top-ranked Yani Tseng shot her second straight 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Mindy Kim in the LPGA State Farm Classic.
Looking for 1st Tour win, Karlsson leads by stroke
Robert Karlsson shot a 2-under 68 Saturday to remain atop the leaderboard through three rounds at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. The lead would have been greater if Karlsson hadn't finished bogey-bogey.
Collins takes two-shot lead at Sunnehanna Amateur
Will Collins will take a two-shot lead in the final round of the Sunnehanna Amateur, and will try to hold off longtime friend Lee Bedford for the title on Sunday.
2011 U.S. Open: Complete coverage
We've got a sizable crew on the ground at Congressional and we'll provide complete coverage of our national championship at all hours. Don't miss our preview coverage, our fantasy game and a thorough list of stories on the course itself.
Tway holds on to 1-shot lead on Champions Tour
Bob Tway moved a step closer Saturday to his first Champions Tour title, firing a 5-under 67 to maintain a one-shot lead after the second round of the Greater Hickory Classic.
Tiger's caddie teams with Scott at U.S. Open
Steve Williams, who has been on the bag for 13 of Tiger Woods' 14 major championships, was working with Adam Scott at Congressional.
Clark withdraws from U.S. Open with elbow injury
Tim Clark has withdrawn from the U.S. Open with an injury to his left elbow that keeps bothering the South African.
Rock fires 68, pulls 2 shots clear at Italian Open
Overnight leader Robert Rock stretched his lead to two shots at the Italian Open on Saturday, shooting a second straight 4-under 68 in a bid for his first European Tour title.
The epic battle of the 1931 U.S. Open
Five days. Four regulation rounds. Two 36-hole playoffs. 144 holes. 1,179 strokes. George Von Elm and Billy Burke changed the face of the U.S. Open with their epic showdown in 1931.
Venturi's life-changing '64 U.S. Open victory
2011 U.S. Open preview: Ken Venturi was nearly broke, his first marriage was collapsing and he was written off by the golf world, but a victory in the 1964 U.S. Open changed all of that.
2011 U.S. Open: Golfweek's Major Challenge
Ready to show off your knowledge of the U.S. Open field? Help us welcome back our Golfweek Major Challenge, which gives you the chance to win prizes like an HP touch pad to Fujikura driver shafts to a stamped wedge from Scratch Golf. Click here to fill out your pick 'em roster today!
2011 U.S. Open: The full field
Players who have qualified for the 111th U.S. Open, to be played June 16-19 at Congressional Country Club.
2011 U.S. Open: Celebrating anniversaries
A look at some of the anniversaries of this year's 111th U.S. Open, to be played June 16-19 at Congressional.
2011 U.S. Open: Contender capsules
A capsule look at 20 notable players in the U.S. Open, to be played June 16-19 at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md.
2011 U.S. Open: Quick facts & figures
Quick facts about the course, the history and the players at the 111th U.S. Open golf championship set to begin on June 16 at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md.
2011 U.S. Open: Congressional, hole-by-hole
A hole-by-hole look at the Blue Course at Congressional Country Club, site of the 111th U.S. Open.
Friday, June 10
Karlsson grabs 3-stroke lead with 65 in Memphis
Robert Karlsson fired a 5-under 65 to vault into the lead at the St. Jude Classic, giving him a legitimate opportunity to pick up his first PGA victory.
Long, Bedford tied at Sunnehanna Amateur
Jace Long and Lee Bedford are tied atop the leaderboard at the 58th Sunnehanna Amateur in Johnstown, Pa.
LPGA's Kim making case to turn pro early
With each week that passes on the LPGA, however, Mindy Kim, 21, builds her case for turning pro early. She’s currently leading the State Farm Classic, two strokes ahead of Yani Tseng and Shanshan Feng.
Westwood among sports stars honored by Queen
Lee Westwood, horse trainer Henry Cecil and two cricketers from England's victorious Ashes team are among the sports figures honored by Queen Elizabeth II in her birthday list.
2011 U.S. Open: Inside Congressional
2011 U.S. Open preview: From photos of Congressional's first five honorary presidents to the 36 holes of championship golf, Congressional is packed with something for everyone.
Mindy Kim maintains LPGA Tour lead
Mindy Kim maintained her two-stroke lead in the LPGA State Farm Classic, following her opening career-low 64 with a 5-under 67 on Friday to reach 13 under.
Tee Times: Thursday-Friday at U.S. Open
The USGA announced its early-round pairings late Friday, and the world's top three players - Luke Donald, Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer - are in the same group. To top it off, Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson will play together. The full listings . . .
Congressional's makeover perfect for U.S. Open
After its third closure for reconstructive surgery in the past 21 years, Congressional Country Club’s Blue Course sports a thematically unified parkland look that should hold up well in the face of the capital’s stifling summer heat, just in time for next week’s U.S. Open.
Tway shoots 63 to take Champions Tour lead
Bob Tway birdied the 18th hole for a 9-under 63 and a one-stroke lead Friday after the first round of the Champions Tour's Greater Hickory Classic.
Clinard to remain at helm of Auburn program
Nick Clinard has decided to remain as the head coach at Auburn, despite rumors that he would take an open head coaching position at North Carolina. Clinard recently signed a new deal with Auburn to remain at the helm of the golf prgoram.
Rock takes solo Italian Open lead with 68
Robert Rock shot a 4-under 68 to take a one-shot lead over Chris Wood and Joost Luiten after the second round of the Italian Open on Friday.
College combines expanded to include Midwest
The College Golf Combines have been expanded to include a Midwest Combine, and the year will conclude with a College Golf Coaches' Convention Combine in December.
Voetsch (No. 137, 2012) commits to Vanderbilt
John Voetsch of New Vernon, N.J., has given a verbal commitment to play college golf at Vanderbilt.
U.S. maintains lead over Europe at Palmer Cup
The United States maintained a 4.5-3.5 lead over Europe during foursomes at the Palmer Cup Friday morning, played at the Stanwich Club in Greenwich, Conn.
Beisiegel maintains life on men's, women's tours
Isabelle Beisiegel made history last month as the first woman to earn status on a men's professional tour. Julie Williams says that doesn't mean Beisiegel doesn't have plenty of women's golf to keep her busy.
Bratton named head women's coach at OK State
Alan Bratton (right) has been selected as the new head women's golf coach at Oklahoma State. Bratton spent the past seven years as an associate head coach for the Cowboys.
Junior Notes: Galdiano, 12, makes Women's Open
Mariel Galdiano, 12, became the third-youngest in history to qualify for the U.S. Women's Open, which will be played at the lengthy Broadmoor in Colorado Springs.
Ishikawa apologizes for license incident
Ryo Ishikawa departed for the U.S. Open on Friday after apologizing to fans and sponsors for driving with an international driver's license that wasn't valid in Japan.
Barkley considers playing lefty at Tahoe event
It’s hard to tell sometimes when Charles Barkley is joking, but it’s also hard to watch him play golf. So was he serious when he said he would consider playing lefty at next month's Lake Tahoe celebrity event?
Tait: Lack of U.S. players at British Am a shame
The British Amateur is noticeably lacking in U.S. players, and the championship will suffer because of it.
Thursday, June 9
Long builds 2-shot lead at Sunnehanna with 64
It’s not often that the key shot in a really good round of golf – like the 64 Jace Long shot in the first round of the Sunnehanna Amateur on Thursday – is one of the shortest of the day. Mike Dudurich explains.
Kim takes State Farm lead with career-best 64
Mindy Kim shot a career-low 64 to take a two-stroke lead after the first round lead of the LPGA State Farm Classic on Thursday.
Mathis takes one-shot lead at FedEx St. Jude
David Mathis had six birdies and one late bogey Thursday to move to the top of the FedEx St. Jude Classic leaderboard with a 65. He leads a group of five players tied for second.
2011 U.S. Open: Lehman's pain relief
2011 U.S. Open preview: After playing in the final twosome for four straight years in the 1990s, Tom Lehman's open wounds have healed with time.
In this issue: June 10, 2011
Inside the June 10, 2011 issue of Golfweek:
Golfweek No. 1: USC
USC put together four wins on the season, including back-to-back wins at the Pac-10 Championship and the NCAA West Regional.
Golfweek No. 1: Marta Silva Zamora, Georgia
Marta Silva Zamora set a Georgia women’s scoring record at 71.51.
Golfweek No. 1: Patrick Cantlay, UCLA
Patick Cantlay, a freshman at UCLA, won four times in 12 starts this year to finish the season ranked No. 1 in the Golfweek/Sagarin College Rankings.
Golfweek No. 1: Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State won eight tournaments in 13 starts to finish the season as the No. 1-ranked team in the Golfweek/Sagarin College Rankings for the third consecutive season.
U.S. takes early lead over Europe at Palmer Cup
The United States leads Europe, 3-1, after opening four-balls on Thursday at the Palmer Cup, a two-day college event that matches top college players from the United States and Europe.
Player of the Week: Mackenzie Boydston
Mackenzie Boydston, of Keller, Texas, shot 1-under 143 (73-70) at The Golf Club of Dallas to win the Texas Junior Golf Tour’s DBU Patriot/Dallas Championship by three shots.
Player of the Week: Johnny Jones
Johnny Jones, of Flower Mound, Texas, shot 1-over 141 (67-74) at The Golf Club of Dallas to win the Texas Junior Golf Tour’s DBU Patriot/Dallas Championship by one shot.
Funk jump-started by U.S. Open qualifying
Fred Funk hasn’t been happy with his golf game over the last seven months, and even considered dropping off the pro tour until he straightened things out.
Rock, Wood tied atop Italian Open leaderboard
Robert Rock birdied his last five holes for an 8-under 64 to join fellow Englishman Chris Wood with the lead after the first round of the Italian Open on Thursday.
SMU's commitment to Gregory raises the bar
SMU's commitment to incoming head coach Josh Gregory has raised the bar in college golf.
Walker Cup race heats up with amateur season
As summer amateur events get under way, Ron Balicki takes a look at Patrick Cantlay and other players in the running for selection to the 2011 U.S. Walker Cup team.
Player diary: Nicole learning to love life
Nicole's diary: Learning to the love life off the course is Nicole's new goal
Wednesday, June 8
Kerr, Lincicome players to watch at State Farm
Defending champion Christie Kerr, reigning Player of the Year Yani Tseng and last week’s winner Brittany Lincicome headline a loaded field at what could be the final LPGA State Farm Classic.
5 things: Westwood looking for title defense
It's a steamy week in Tennessee as Lee Westwood looks to defend his FedEx St. Jude Classic title, then back it up with a U.S. Open victory. Ryan Lavner has five things before the first round.
Fantasy Tip Sheet: FedEx St. Jude Classic
Defending champion Lee Westwood is a favorite at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. Check out who else Golfweek's fantasy experts have pegged for success for the week leading up to the U.S. Open.
Handful of Tour players to donate through birdies
If it were pro football, the give-away department would be one of the first stats you’d peek at, hoping your favorite team wasn’t there.
Tuesday, June 7
Whitehead, 23, to take Woods' spot in U.S. Open
Michael Whitehead was still getting over the sting of losing out on his shot to play in the U.S. Open when his phone rang Tuesday in Texas with news that took a little while to digest.
Ekey helps launch a tide of aid for Alabama
If there’s anything Kathleen Ekey has learned in the past month, it’s to appreciate life’s gifts – no matter how they’re packaged. The Futures Tour winner is organizing an initiative to help victims of this spring's storms in Alabama.
Notes: PGA Tour looks south of the border
The PGA Tour has been spending a lot of time in South America, and not just because of the Olympics.
Backweighting makes a comeback
Since the invention of the steel golf shaft – when shafts first became hollow – golfers and clubmakers have tried to improve the performance of shafts by stuffing devices inside of them.
Conditioned for competition
How does a golfer start a fitness program? How does any person, regardless of his or her golfing ability, get in shape to become a better or more consistent player?
LPGA’s communications boss leaves for NASCAR
David Higdon, the LPGA’s chief communications officer, is leaving the women’s tour for a position with NASCAR. Higdon has been with the LPGA since 2009.
Haney offers three tips for every golfer
Hank Haney has three simple tips that any amateur golfer can follow. James Achenbach explains.
Injuries prompt Woods to skip U.S. Open
Injuries to Tiger Woods' left knee and Achilles' tendon are bad enough that he has decided to skip the U.S. Open for the first time since 1994.
Cauley rewarded for risk in U.S. Open qualifying
Bud Cauley took a chance with his options to play in this year’s U.S. Open. Then he made his decision pay off.
Henley leaves Gay's bag for St. Jude start
Kip Henley is trading in Brian Gay's bag to pick up his own sticks for this week's FedEx St. Jude Classic.
Monday, June 6
Echavarria fights effects of Karsten at sectionals
Karsten Creek Golf Club did a number on Andres Echavarria. Nevermind that the redshirt senior won the Gator Invitational.
Saunders earns trip to U.S. Open
Sam Saunders knows that his grandfather - Arnold Palmer - has helped him garner some PGA Tour starts. On Monday, he earned his spot on the U.S. Open by himself.
Thumbs up: Karsten Creek | Thumbs down: Alabama
Congrats to Augusta State on the NCAA title, but there were more storylines in Stillwater than the Jags second straight title. Asher Wildman's weekly Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down:
A pair of Hawaiians have big Open dreams in Ohio
On a day that most Tour professionals, like Keegan Bradley, don't look forward to, there are those who are simply living out a dream to try and make the U.S. Open - like Kris Kitt and Kaikala Wilson.
In Upper Midwest, a golf season in peril
Souris Valley Golf Course, a popular muni in Minot, N.D., has more water holes than ever. The Souris River that bisects the course has spilled its banks and flooded most of the 18 holes. The course, part of the Minot Park District, might not fully open this season, golf professional Steve Kottsick said.
U.S. rounds played drop 5.9 percent year-to-date
Total number of rounds played in the U.S. declined 5.9 percent year-to-date, following a difficult April that produced a nearly 17 percent drop.
Callaway and Timberlake spark fan frenzy on Facebook
With social-media marketing all the rage these days, Callaway Golf officials crafted a fairly simple campaign they hoped would spark activity on their Facebook page.
Jobe continues stellar play at Ohio qualifier
If you’re looking for someone to buy you an Ohio lottery ticket, Jim McCabe suggests Brandt Jobe. After his exciting finish at the Memorial, Jobe qualified for the U.S. Open behind a 62.
Park rolling through final junior summer
Four years ago, Rika Park moved to the U.S. from Japan and spoke zero English. Now she's rolling through her final summer of junior golf before heading to the University of Miami.
Oklahoma St. women's golf coach resigns
Oklahoma State women's golf coach Annie Young has announced her resignation.
Singh fails to show up for U.S. Open qualifier
Vijay Singh has failed to show up for his tee time in a U.S. Open qualifier. It's likely his streak of playing in every major championship for the last 17 years is about to end.
Zamora, Forsyth garner end-of-year honors
Carrie Forsyth guided the second-ranked Bruins to the program’s third national championship last month, the second under her watch. The feat earned her Coach of the Year honors, as Georgia's Marta Silva Zamora was named Golfweek's Player of the Year.
2011 U.S. Open Sectional Qualifying results
A total of 13 sectional qualifiers will take place Monday, with approximately 90 qualifying spots available for next week’s U.S. Open at Congressional. RESULTS
Tiger confirms he is sticking with his agent
Tiger Woods has chosen to stay with agent Mark Steinberg, ending his 15-year relationship with IMG in the process.
Betsy King qualifies for U.S. Women's Open
Hall of Famer Betsy King has qualified for U.S. Women's Open, finishing second in a 36-hole sectional qualifier at Alta Mesa Golf Club in Arizona.
Sunday, June 5
5 Things: Stricker wins; Mickelson better
Phil Mickelson showed some signs of life, Brant Jobe had almost a career four days and Steve Stricker didn’t cry winning for the first time since John Deere last year.
Commentary: Augusta State ends reign on top
Augusta State is David in many respects, but on Sunday, its coach and five players showed that a team that is Division II in all other sports can take down Goliath.
Stricker holds on to claim one-shot win at Memorial
Despite a few struggles down the stretch, Steve Stricker held on to win Jack Nicklaus' tournament, the Memorial, by one shot over Matt Kuchar and Brandt Jobe.
Unheralded Park captures JGTO Citibank Cup
Relative unknown JB Park vaulted himself into the lead with a 3-under 68 to win the JGTO Citibank Cup on Sunday at the Shishido Hills Country Club in Ibarakai, Japan.
5 Things: Wheatcroft smashes N'wide Tour records
Five things to take from Steve Wheatcroft's record-setting week on the Nationwide Tour:
Lincicome wins ShopRite LPGA Classic
Brittany Lincicome made a 4-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday to win the ShopRite LPGA Classic for her first victory in two years.
Long putt gives Gilder Champions title
Bob Gilder rolled in a 30-foot birdie putt on No. 18, then watched Mark Brooks bogey the hole to escape with a one-stroke victory Sunday in the Principal Charity Classic.
Yokomine wins JLPGA event, tops $8.5M in career earnings
Sakura Yokomine took advantage of Satsuki Oshiro's dismal final round to win the Japan LPGA's Resort Trust Ladies in Miyota, Japan.
Augusta St. tops Georgia, repeats as NCAA champ
Behind another strong performance from Carter Newman, Augusta State topped Georgia, 3-2, on Sunday to win the NCAA Championship for the second consecutive year.
Noren shows his potential with win at Wales Open
After his win at the Wales Open, you can add Alex Noren’s name to the growing list of good young players coming through the European Tour ranks.
Balicki: Cowboys' McGraw takes loss in stride
Balicki: Mike McGraw doesn't like losing, so Saturday left a bad taste in his mouth. But the glass-half-full coach of Oklahoma State is already looking forward to next season.
Even Tour winners have to qualify for U.S. Open
Today, four players who have won on the Tour in 2011 and seven major winners will try to qualify for the U.S. Open.
Course choice for '16 Olympics on horizon
While golf won't join Olympic competition until 2016, the discussion over course choice - and architect - is heating up. Is a team of Jack Nicklaus and Annika Sorenstam a shoo-in for the job?
Saltman hits 2nd hole-in-one at same hole in Wales
Elliot Saltman hit a hole-in-one at No. 17 for the second time during the Wales Open at Celtic Manor, repeating the ace he made in the first round with another Sunday.
Watson to be honored at Memorial
Tom Watson has been selected as the next honoree at the Memorial Tournament.
Sweden's Noren wins Wales Open by 2 shots
Unheralded Swede Alexander Noren captured his second European Tour title by winning the Wales Open on Sunday, shooting a 1-under 70 for a two-stroke victory.
Cantlay, four others win Nicklaus Award
UCLA star freshman Patrick Cantlay highlights five Jack Nicklaus Award honorees presented by the GCAA.
McIlroy plans trip to Haiti
Rory McIlroy, one of Ireland's ambassadors to UNICEF, chose Haiti as his first trip.
Ringler: Fitting end to the season
We can only hope that Stillwater stays vibrant today as a pair of Georgia teams prepare for battle.
Saturday, June 4
Brooks maintains lead in Champions event
Mark Brooks has put himself atop the leaderboard heading into the final round of the Principal Charity Classic, shooting a 4-under 67 on Saturday for a one-stroke edge over Mark Calcavecchia.
5 Things: Stricker's eagle barrage
A day after an ace, Steve Stricker picks up two eagles to take a three-shot lead into the final round of the Memorial.
NCAA men: Georgia outlasts Duke
Georgia gets out quick and holds off Duke's charge on the back nine to secure a spot in today's championship match with Augusta State.
Stricker stays in control at Memorial
A day after a hole-in-one, Steve Stricker picks up two eagles to extend his commanding lead at the Memorial.
NCAA men: Augusta St. shocks host Cowboys
In a match that went to extra holes, defending national champion Augusta State silenced Karsten Creek with an upset of host Oklahoma State in the NCAA semifinal round.
Matthew, Kerr share lead at ShopRite Classic
Cristie Kerr birdied the final hole for a 6-under 65 and a one-shot lead Saturday over Catriona Matthew after the second round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic.
Balicki: A battle of Georgia set for Sunday
Balicki's take: Well, Wrong Ron is bound to be Right Ron as a team from Georgia will definitely be the winner of this year's NCAA Championship.
After illness, Prince ready for a memorable 2011
After an immune disease kept her sidelined for months, Kendall Prince is back on the course with a new perspective and a full schedule. CJ Lotz explains.
Noren keeps Wales lead as McDowell implodes
Alexander Noren has maintained his lead at the Wales Open after a third round in which defending champion Graeme McDowell slumped to an 81 and fell 11 strokes off the pace.
Live NCAA blog: The semifinals in Stillwater
As the semifinal matches get underway at Karsten Creek, we caught up with a couple of major players in the quest to field the Walker Cup team this summer.
SMU lures Gregory from Augusta State
After building Augusta State into a national-championship program, Josh Gregory is returning to his alma mater, SMU, where he will replace Jay Loar as men's golf coach.
Lee over wedge rift, qualifies for Women's Open
History wasn’t going to repeat itself for Erynne Lee this year during U.S. Women’s Open qualifying.
Friday, June 3
Shin leads ShopRite after windy opening round
For a change, the Bay Course at Seaview won a round at the ShopRite LPGA Classic.
5 things: Ace makes the difference for Stricker
The Memorial leaderboard is crowded at the top – at least beneath Steve Stricker, who separated himself Friday with an ace at No. 8. Alex Miceli has five things from Round 2.
Oklahoma St. knocks off Ohio St. to reach semis
If there were a Cinderella Story at the NCAA Championship this week, it would be Ohio State. The Buckeyes, ranked No. 28 entering the championship, finished stroke play in sixth place and drew a first-round match with top-ranked Oklahoma State.
Henley, English lead Georgia to NCAA semis
For the second time in the past three NCAA Championships that have included a match-play ending, Georgia is playing in the semifinals.
Augusta State defeats Georgia Tech for 2nd year
The trend of playing old foes during the match-play portion of the national championship seems to be a recurring theme for Augusta State, the defending national champion.
Stricker uses ace to build 3-shot Memorial lead
Steve Stricker had a hole-in-one on his 17th hole Friday in the Memorial to break out of a big pack and build a three-shot lead going into the weekend.
Cowboys to take on Jaguars in NCAA semis
The semifinals at the NCAA Championship will feature a rehashing of last year's final between Oklahoma State and Augusta State.
Strickland, Vickers combine to win Coe title
Jim Strickland and Warren Vickers, both of Scottsdale, Ariz., won the Charlie Coe Invitational on Friday, combining for a three-day total of 199.
Brooks (65) leads Principal Charity Classic
Mark Brooks battled through hot, breezy conditions Friday to shoot a 6-under 65 for a two-stroke lead over Mark Calcavecchia and Peter Senior in the Principal Charity Classic.
Player of the Week: Karen Chung
Karen Chung, of Livingston, N.J., shot 7-under 209 (68-70-71) at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., to win the AJGA Thunderbird Invitational by six shots.
Player of the Week: Brad Dalke
Brad Dalke, of McKinney, Texas, shot 5-under 211 (73-68-70) at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., to win the AJGA Thunderbird Invitational by one shot.
Gornik leads Duke past top-seeded Bruins
Duke’s Tim Gornik won his match in Friday’s NCAA Championship quarterfinals with the type of play that always prevails in golf’s biggest tournaments.
Quarterfinal recaps: Duke downs top-seeded UCLA
Led by Tim Gornik, the eighth-seeded Duke Blue Devils knocked off top-seeded UCLA in the first round of match play at the men's NCAA Championship. MATCH RECAPS
Euro Tour produces 'B' Team for Wales Open
This week’s Wales Open pales sadly in comparison to last week’s BMW PGA Championship.
The genius of Muirfield's 14th and 15th
The holes couldn't be more different, but that's the allure of holes 14 and 15 at Muirfield Village, writes Jim McCabe.
Addington closes with 67 at John Kline Super Senior
Don Addington, 80, closed the John Kline Super Senior with a 4-under 67 to win his age division by 11 shots. James Achenbach says that kind of play isn't surprising out of Addington.
Noren leads McDowell by one shot in Wales
Four days after qualifying for his first U.S. Open, Alexander Noren overcame windy conditions to shoot a 4-under 67 Friday and lead defending champion Graeme McDowell by one stroke after the second round of the Wales Open.
A few match play answers at the NCAA Championship
Our Golfweek staffers are filing reports from the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championship. Check back often for the latest news from Karsten Creek.
ASU's Reed to turn professional after NCAAs
Augusta State junior Patrick Reed has accepted a sponsor exemption into next week’s FedEx St. Jude Classic on the PGA Tour. Reed will play the event as a professional, a source tells Golfweek.
Powers takes over St. Bonaventure men's program
John Powers will take over as head coach at St. Bonaventure, associate athletic director Steve Campbell announced Thursday.
Martin: After NCAAs, another Walker Cup watch
With stroke play over at the NCAAs, many players are now focusing on the amateur season. Here's a look at Sean Martin's most recent Walker Cup Watch List.
GCAA names Ping first-team All-Americans
Ping First-Team All-America honorees for Division I men’s have been announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America following the stroke-play portion of the NCAA Championships.
UCLA's Cantlay wins Phil Mickelson Award
UCLA’s Patrick Cantlay was named the winner of the Phil Mickelson Award Thursday by the Golf Coaches Association of America. The award, presented by the Phil and Amy Mickelson foundation, recognizes the most outstanding freshman in men’s Division I golf.
Thursday, June 2
5 things: Augusta State squeaks into match play
The final round of stroke play at the NCAA Championship can be a stressful one, as Augusta State found out Thursday. Sean Martin wraps up the day with five things.
Illinois proves its grit as cold-weather team
Oklahoma State may be the favorite in Stillwater, but Illinois has proved it can't be overlooked.
UCLA tops NCAA stroke play; field cut to 8
The excitement is just beginning at the NCAA Championship as the field was narrowed to the top eight teams for match play. Ron Balicki breaks down the remaining field.
Wildman's Walk: Watching the wheels fall off
Another seven mile walk is in the books and so is the stroke play portion of this national championship. What an exciting finish it was at Karsten Creek, as Duke squeaked out the final spot in match play by a single stroke over 2009 national champion Texas A&M.
LSU's Peterson caps career with NCAA title
LSU's John Peterson (right) ended his college career with an individual title at the NCAA Championship. Sean Martin says it proves how far Peterson has come in the past 13 years.
Staff brackets: NCAA Championship
The final 8 is set at the NCAA Championship. Golfweek’s staff covering the event this week at Karsten Creek – Lance Ringler, Asher Wildman, Ron Balicki and Sean Martin – have made their picks.
Horne leads Wales Open; McDowell 3 back
South African journeyman Keith Horne led the Wales Open after shooting a 7-under 64 in the opening round Thursday, with defending champion Graeme McDowell trailing by three strokes at Celtic Manor.
Five things: Plenty of excitement at Memorial
The first round of The Memorial was peppered with low scores, a spirited title defense, a scorecard mishap and solid play from Midwest native Steve Stricker. Alex Miceli has the details.
McIlroy headed to Haiti after The Memorial
Rory McIlroy is making a detour before going to the U.S. Open. The 22-year-old from Northern Ireland is going to Haiti early next week as part of his work with UNICEF.
McIlroy, Riley share lead at The Memorial
Rory McIlroy gets to play only three regular PGA Tour events this year. He showed Thursday why he made sure the Memorial was one of them.
Luiten's U.S. debut ends in DQ
Joost Luiten’s U.S. debut came to a crashing halt when he was disqualified after the first round of the Memorial.
Miyazato battles through sobering season
For Ai Miyazato, one year removed from a pivotal victory at the ShopRite and a No. 1 ranking, it’s been a sobering season, and golf has had little to do with it. Beth Ann Baldry explains.
Kim grinding through postseason on hurt Achilles
After injuring his Achilles during the Big Ten Conference Championship, Lion Kim is fighting through postseason on one leg.
Bradley continues exhausting rookie run
Keegan Bradley moved straight from a victory at the Byron Nelson to a spot in the Memorial. Jim McCabe says the whirlwind stretch for this youngster ends Monday with U.S. Open qualifying.
Junior Notebook: Dalke makes AJGA history
Brad Dalke was questioned for his early commitment to Oklahoma, but as he says the decision helped take pressure off his game, which showed this week at the Thunderbird.
Highlights of this year’s U.S. Open sectional field
I’m fairly certain the most interesting field in golf is at U.S. Open sectional qualifying.
Live blog: Michigan waiting for field to falter
Our Golfweek staffers are filing reports from the third round of the NCAA Championship. Check back often for the latest news from Karsten Creek.
Cal’s An expected to turn pro after U.S. Amateur
Cal freshman Ben An, the 2009 U.S. Amateur champion, told Golfweek he’s “95 percent certain” that he’ll turn pro after this year’s U.S. Amateur.
Watney (illness) pulls out of The Memorial
The marquee group in the afternoon draw of The Memorial Tournament’s first round just took a little bit of a hit.
Wednesday, June 1
Georgia Tech no longer under radar, leads NCAAs
By just about any standard, Georgia Tech has had an outstanding season.
5 things: Georgia Tech chasing first NCAA title
Despite plenty of big-name alumni, Georgia Tech has never won an NCAA Championship. The Yellow Jackets top the team leaderboard as Sean Martin delivers five details from Round 2.
Wildman's Walk: Karsten Creek is a workout
Another seven miles are in the books, and my feet are tired. I can only imagine what it must be like to carry a golf bag on your back at the same time.
Five Things: Unfamiliar No. 1 at Memorial
Luke Donald arrives at Memorial as the No. 1 player in the world, the first time since 2005 that the top-ranked player at Jack's Place isn't named Tiger.
Anderson finding success, happiness at NDSU
At North Dakota State, Amy Anderson finds her comfort level while emerging as a top player nationally. Beth Ann Baldry explains.
Couples, Johnson paired together at Memorial
It appears Fred Couples and caddie Joe LaCava haven't separated – at least not for two days this week.
Georgia’s Silva Zamora wins Honda Award
Marta Silva Zamora of Georgia has won the Honda Sports Award as the top woman in college golf.
At Shadow Creek, seeing is believing
There’s little doubt that esteemed Shadow Creek boasts a higher class of golf clientele than most, Exhibit A being one of its visitors last week, a certain former Washington executive now residing in Crawford, Texas.
NCAA Men: Uihlein, OK State hover near cut line
Peter Uihlein shot 69 Wednesday, but Oklahoma State likely will enter the final round of stroke play near the cut line at the NCAA Championship. Sean Martin reports.
Golf landscape puts remote Mesquite on the map
A dramatic golf landscape and value pricing help put remote mesquite on the map. Martin Kaufmann explains.
Nassau Country Club granted 2014 U.S. Women's Am
The USGA will return to Nassau Country Club in Glen Cove, N.Y., for the first time in 100 years for the 2014 U.S. Women’s Amateur. Nassau previously hosted the 1903 U.S. Amateur and the 1914 U.S. Women’s Amateur.
Teams Captained By Former Solheim Cup Players
Nancy Scranton and Charlotta Sorenstam captain teams for new Women's Challenge.
Toy Box notes: Winning weekend for Odyssey
All three winners on the major men’s tours rolled to victory with Odyssey putters.
Live blog: Georgia just might fit the mold
Our Golfweek staffers are filing reports from the second round of the NCAA Championship. Check back often for the latest news from Karsten Creek.
Prairie Club revises operations entering second year
Paul Schock is one of the most accomplished amateur golfers in South Dakota history. But when it comes to The Prairie Club, the ambitious golf resort project that he developed in the Sandhills of north-central Nebraska, Schock acknowledges that he needed a mulligan.
In this issue: June 3, 2011
Inside the June 3, 2011 issue of Golfweek:
Short-game prowess guides Donald’s ascent
How did Luke Donald, a 5-foot-9 Englishman, rise to the top of the world ranking? An impeccable short game and intense dedication. Jeff Rude reports.
