John Means: Yearning for another D-I shot
John Means gets excited when he hears a knock on his office door. But after abruptly resigning as head coach of the University of Minnesota in 2001, Means was stunned by the silence.
Day after 57, Wyatt wins 4th straight Ala. Jr.
A day after making 12 birdies and an eagle in a 14-under 57 to build an eight-shot lead heading into the final round of Alabama State Junior Championship, Bobby Wyatt was ready to waltz to his fourth consecutive State Junior title.
Wyatt, 17, shoots 57 at Alabama Junior
Bobby Wyatt, of Mobile, Ala., shot 14-under 57 on Wednesday during the second round of the Alabama Boy’s State Junior Championship.
Commentary: Oosthuizen completes memorable Open rout
Louis Oosthuizen may have entered the British Open an unknown, but he showed no doubt Sunday in claiming the Claret Jug. As Dan Mirocha writes, this South African has just hit the world stage in a big way.
Woods struggles with putting at St. Andrews
Tiger Woods’ new Nike putter hasn’t been hurled into the Firth of Tay yet, but it soon might be.
Late double puts Lefty well off Open pace
Phil Mickelson is not out of the running at the Open Championship, but he’s going to need some help.
Wind wreaks havoc on players at ‘the loop’
I haven’t read “Gone with the Wind,” but the sequel could have been written Friday afternoon at “the loop” – Nos. 7-11 on the Old Course at St. Andrews, the most exposed part of the links that hugs the Eden Estuary.
Oosthuizen takes lead at Open
There’s a new name atop the leaderboard midway through the second round at St. Andrews: Louis Oosthuizen. Haven’t heard of him? Dan Mirocha provides an introduction.
Impressions from an Old Course first-timer
I arrived at the Home of Golf Monday morning and walked 18 holes Tuesday. Here are some impressions from an Old Course first-timer.
Hatton taking it all in at maiden Open
Tyrrell Hatton stood next to the Royal & Ancient Clubhouse on Tuesday afternoon, looked out toward the massive combined fairways of the 18th and first holes at the Old Course and smiled.
McDowell’s Open win sweet on Father’s Day
The best part of Graeme McDowell’s U.S. Open victory. As Dan Mirocha writes, it was sharing it with his father, Kenny.
Speedy Martin soaks in U.S. Open Sunday
Pablo Martin was the first player to tee off on U.S. Open Sunday and breezed around Pebble Beach in 2 hours, 39 minutes. He left the 18th green to cheers of, “Pablo! Pablo!” after shooting 79 to finish at 27-over 311.
Commentary: Endless possibilities on U.S. Open Sunday
Dustin Johnson may have a three-shot lead, but don’t overlook the star power at Pebble Beach. As Dan Mirocha writes, it’s going to be a wild U.S. Open Sunday.
Ishikawa, 18, turning heads at Pebble Beach
Ryo Ishikawa showed up to Pebble Beach on Thursday dressed as pink as a bottle of Pepto-Bismol. On Friday, he must have had candy canes on his mind.
Commentary: Poulter finds peace of mind at Pebble Beach
Ian Poulter has the game and the right frame of mind to make a statement at Pebble Beach – and not just with his wardrobe. As Dan Mirocha writes, Poulter may be poised for a major breakthrough.
Commentary: McIlroy unfazed by Open test at Pebble
Let’s be honest: The real attraction this week at the U.S. Open is these beautiful seaside links on the Monterey Peninsula.
Reynolds drops Open to mourn grandfather
The U.S. Women’s Open may be without a Southern sparkplug next month at Oakmont. Jean Reynolds, who grabbed headlines at Saucon Valley last year when she was one of just three players under par after 36 holes, withdrew June 2 from Women’s Open Sectional Qualifying after finding out her grandfather died.
Commentary: Mickelson will ‘cherish every moment’
Phil Mickelson won his third Masters with many Phil-The-Thrill moments and a steady hand down the final stretch. But much more important were the people there to help him celebrate, writes Dan Mirocha.
Commentary: Woods wins battle to stay in contention
Mark this down: The third round of the 73rd Masters will be known as the day Tiger Wood nearly lost control of his emotions.
Early fireworks in Round 3 of the Masters
I hope you have a comfortable seat on the couch. If the play of the leaders in their first 30 minutes of action Saturday at the Masters is any indication, we’re in for a fantastic day.
Smith relishes Masters with father on the bag
Shadows started to creep over the 18th fairway Friday evening at Augusta National as Nathan Smith and his father, Larry, walked towards the green.
Watson clings to unlikely Masters hopes
Tom Watson will not go quietly this time around at Augusta National. Even after tapping in for bogey on the 18th hole to conclude his second round at the Masters, Watson’s eyes twinkled when asked if it was time to get realistic about a 60-year-old man winning the Masters.
Couples tumbles down leaderboard after 75
Fred Couples made history Thursday at the Masters by shooting a career-low round and grabbing the first-round lead. Friday was a lot less fun, writes Dan Mirocha.
Breaking down Round 1 stats from Augusta
From the stats department, some numbers to chew on as you settle in to watch the Masters on Friday:
Stricker: ‘No effect’ playing in front of Tiger
Forget all that talk about the bad luck drawn by Steve Sticker, Ian Poulter and Yuta Ikeda, the threesome that played in the group in front of Tiger Woods Thursday at the Masters.
Presidential scene as Woods tees off No. 1
The scene began very presidential. Five Georgia State Sheriffs cleared a path leading from the back of the clubhouse, past the big oak tree and onto the putting green just behind the first tee box.
Wow: Watson opens with bogey-free 67
Wow #1: 60-year-old Tom Watson opening with a 5-under 67 to take the clubhouse lead. Wow #2: Phil Mickelson, Lee Westwood and Y.E. Yang joining Watson atop the leaderboard. Can Tiger Woods deliver Wow #3?
Changing conditions greets Woods on first tee
Tiger Woods returned to golf Thursday with a drive down the middle of the first fairway at Augusta National, but he could soon face difficult conditions as the winds are picking up and rain is in the forecast.
Jack, Arnie kick off 2010 Masters in style
Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer kicked off the 2010 Masters on Thursday morning with their ceremonial tee shots. Dan Mirocha was there.
Masters in 3-D a sight to behold
I didn’t have time to make it out to the Par 3 Contest this afternoon, so I settled for the next-best thing. I watched it in 3-D.
Reason No. 10,375 to love Paddy
Last man left on the back nine Tuesday evening at Augusta playing shots amongst the lawn mowers?
Commentary: Do the young guns have a chance?
Just four twentysomethings since 1980 have put on a green jacket. So what does that mean for the 30 players in this week’s Masters field under 30 years old? Dan Mirocha investigates.
Mize displays local knowledge at the 16th
Cameras clicked as Tiger Woods made his way down the 15th fairway Tuesday at Augusta, but by the time he reached the green, the attention of the patrons in both grandstands surrounding the green had shifted.
We’ll start talking about the golf soon
Stepped foot onto Augusta National this morning for just the second time, but my first as a member of the working press. Initial reaction: My heart is still thumping, everyone is smiling and on my walk from the press building to the 10th tee, I found just two blades of grass out of place.
Kim plays in NBA Celebrity All-Star Game
Anthony Kim’s got game. It’s just too bad Magic Johnson didn’t recognize it. Kim came off the bench Friday night for the West team in the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game in Dallas.
TV host Daly weighs in on Tiger
John Daly put his unique spin on the Tiger Woods saga by appearing on Versus’ “Sports Soup with Matt Iseman.”
Alexander tandem extends family legacy
Florida’s Alexander tandem extends a family legacy forged by one of golf’s greatest comebacks. Dan Mirocha explains.
Will Tiger win a major in 2010?
Tiger Woods has yet to step on a golf course since his car accident early Friday morning, but one bookie is already altering its odds on Woods winning a major in 2010.
Whole lotta scouting going on
Reason No. 82 That the College Golf Season Never Ends.
No. 1 Oklahoma State wins at Isleworth
Peter Uihlein and top-ranked Oklahoma State won their second consecutive tournament Tuesday, beating a stacked field at the Isleworth Collegiate Invitational. (P.S. Tiger was watching.)
Tour Championship nearly doubles TV rating
NBC Sports released its overnight ratings for the Tour Championship, and the news is good.
Cathrea, 13, qualifies for LPGA event
Freshman biology can wait. Casie Cathrea, a 13-year-old freshman at Livermore (Calif.) High, won a Monday qualifier Sept. 21 to gain a spot in the LPGA’s CVS/Pharmacy LPGA Challenge this week.
Props to Ms. North Dakota
Well, that didn’t take long. U.S. Girls’ Junior champ Amy Anderson won her first two college events – a nine-shot victory Sept. 11 at the Concordia Invite and a three-shot victory Tuesday at Chip-N Club Invitational.
Social networking keeps coaches current
Social-networking Web sites are catching on among college coaches as a way to keep up with potential recruits and promote a golf program. Dan Mirocha reports.
Final thoughts from Hazeltine
Some final thoughts from the PGA Championship.
Commentary: Yang delivers knockout punch
Rome has fallen. The king has been dethroned. Alert the authorities. With a thunderous fist pump after a dramatic birdie on the 72nd hole of the PGA Championship, Y.E. Yang became the answer to a trivia question that will be asked as long as golf is played.
A glimpse of the past
I sat next to a 5-year-old boy on the sixth hole as Tiger Woods came through. The boy’s shirt said “I am the Future.”
Those other "spoilers"
Quote of the day from Friday at the PGA . . . Stewart Cink, when asked what is was like to be paired with the 2009 major champions during the first two rounds at Hazeltine.
Fujita at the top
Didn’t have Hiroyuki Fujita in your office pool?
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