Amateur

Hocknull wins Ariz. Open on course he once worked

Craig Hocknull, originally from Australia, is the first Southwest Section PGA member to win the Arizona Open since 2000.

U.S. Open: Breaking down amateurs who made cut

In a week that saw a golf course eat some of the world's best golfers alive, it might be surprising to see that four amateurs are among those who will play the final 36 holes at Merion Golf Club. Until you read their impressive amateur resumes.

Cathrea's summer begins with Porter Cup victory

Casie Cathrea claimed victory at the inaugural Women’s Porter Cup. The Oklahoma State incoming freshman won on Friday with a final-round 2-over 73 in the rain-shortened 36-hole tournament for a total of 4-under 138.

Amateur holds on for Michigan Open victory

A closing even-par round of 72 carried amateur Tom Werkmeister to a two-shot victory over defending champion and mini-tour pro Barrett Kelpin.

Mass. Open playoff winner to donate check

Evan Harmeling captures the 2013 Massachusetts Open Championship in a playoff – and says he will donate his winnings to One Fund Boston.

Monroe shortened; second round washed out

Heavy rains and casual water on the course canceled Thursday's play at the Monroe Invitational. Tournament officials said the tournament would be shortened to a 54-hole event.

Rain shortens Women's Porter Cup to 36 holes

On Thursday, the Women's Porter Cup went from a two-hour weather delay at 8:30 a.m. to play being cancelled for the day.

Werkmeister chases first Michigan Open title

The 2009 Michigan Amateur champion, Tom Werkmeister has won each of the state's major amateur titles and leads pro Barrett Kelpin by one entering the Michigan Open's final round.

Cathrea fires 65 for Women's Porter Cup lead

Dressed in orange and black on Wednesday, it’s no secret where Casie Cathrea is heading in the fall. The Oklahoma State signee shot an opening-round bogey-free 6-under 65 at Niagara Falls Country Club to take a three-shot lead after the first round of the Women’s Porter Cup.

Setting up NFCC for Women's Porter Cup

Ever wondered how to set up a golf course? Brittany Henderson, the new assistant professional at Niagara Falls Country Club and four-year letter winner at Coastal Carolina, got the opportunity to set up the course this morning for the first Women’s Porter Cup.

Ruthkoski moves into Michigan Open lead

Andy Ruthkoski of Muskegon started the second round of the Michigan Open Championship wanting to catch first-round leader Tom Werkmeister of Kentwood by the end of the day. He was successful.

'While we're young': USGA pitches fast play

During the U.S. Open, USGA president Glen Nager unveiled a pace-of-play public-education campaign designed to combat one of the most significant threats to the game.

Open season in Michigan, too - Werkmeister leads

The rain was relentless, but so was Tom Werkmeister in taking a three-shot lead during the first round of the 2013 Michigan Open Championship.

Women's Porter Cup to take game to new heights

The power of the Porter Cup name. This week, the inaugural Women’s Porter Cup takes place at Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston, N.Y., to help promote the women’s game.

U.S. romps to 11-point Palmer Cup victory

The U.S. Palmer Cup squad didn't take its collective foot off the gas on Sunday at the Wilmington Golf Club, securing the title behind more dominating play in a 20.5-9.5 thrashing of Europe.

Raymond captures St. Andrews Links Trophy

Neil Raymond used a final-round, 3-under 69 to capture the St. Andrews Links Trophy and likely secure a spot on Europe's Walker Cup squad in September.

U.S. takes commanding 8-point lead at Palmer Cup

After going 4.5-0.5 in the morning four-ball session, the U.S. picked up six more points in the afternoon singles play to take a commanding 11.5-3.5 Palmer Cup lead over Europe.

Palmetto: Reach defeats Strohmeyer in playoff

Nicholas Reach birdied the second hole of a sudden-death playoff with Scott Strohmeyer to kick off his summer with a win at the Palmetto Amateur at the par-70 Palmetto Golf Club in Aiken, S.C.

Orrin, 19, lurking at St. Andrews Links Trophy

Max Orrin has given the Great Britain & Ireland Walker Cup selectors something to think about recently with two wins. He could make them think just a little bit harder by winning the St. Andrews Links Trophy.

Sam Love leads Palmetto by 1 over Strohmeyer, Jacobs

Sam Love's 65 during a rainy Thursday lifted him to the lead at the Palmetto Amateur, 1 ahead of Scott Strohmeyer and Carson Jacobs.

Joe Buck talks golf (and baseball)

Asher Wildman runs into Emmy Award-Winning Sportscaster Joe Buck at the U.S. Women's Amateur at Old Warson Country Club in St. Louis. Find out who Joe thinks is going to win!