News for Wednesday, October 24, 2012

How it happened: Tiger fires 66, trails by three shots

Tiger Woods fired a back-nine 31 to erase a pair of late front-nine bogeys, firing a 5-under 66 on Thursday at the CIMB Classic. How it happened . . .

Amid Bermuda scenery, Paddy wins Grand Slam

Amid the beautiful scenery of Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda, Padraig Harrington took home his first PGA Grand Slam title in three tries.

5 Things: PGA Tour cards on the line at Web.com finale

The Web.com Tour Championship begins Thursday at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. The top 60 on the tour’s money list are competing for a $1 million purse, including a $180,000 winner’s check.

Player Diary: Alabama's Justin Thomas (Part 4)

Haskins Award winner and Alabama star Justin Thomas joins the Golfweek.com staff as a player blogger for the 2012-13 college golf season.

Balicki: A thrilling U.S. Collegiate finish

Over the last 30 years, I’ve watched my fair share of college tournaments and the players who make up the game. I’ve seen a lot of great shots and plenty of exciting and thrilling finishes.

Women's Midweek Report: Kim, Chen carry USC

Welcome to Golfweek’s Midweek Report. We wanted to use this hump day to update you on all the latest college news and give you a quick glance at what to look ahead to this weekend.

Men's Midweek Report: Cal ends fall undefeated

Welcome to Golfweek’s Midweek Report. We wanted to use this hump day to update you on all the latest college news and give you a quick glance at what to look ahead to this weekend.

Rude: 'Two Gloves' Gainey is a true rags-to-riches story

Tommy Gainey was wrapping insulation in the mid-1990s. Now his story might be worth a made-for-cable movie. 'Two Gloves' is truly a rags-to-riches story.