5 Things: Woods captures third win of season
5 Things: This season, Tiger Woods won Arnie's event, he won Jack's event, and now he's won his own tournament – and each win occurred in contrasting style.
5 things: Tour returns to Congressional for AT&T
As the Tour returns to Congressional for the first time since the 2011 U.S. Open, Tiger Woods returns to the AT&T National field for the first time since 2009. Five things
Amateur notebook: Palmer Cup preview
Our Ryan Lavner offers a preview of the Palmer Cup, a Ryder Cup-style competition that pits the best college players from the U.S. against those from Europe.
Lavner: Simpson overcomes elements for Open win
At the end of an unpredictable U.S. Open Sunday, Webb Simpson was the last man standing at a torturous Olympic Club. Ryan Lavner
Lavner: Don't bother with Sunday Open predictions
Making predictions for the final round of the U.S. Open is an exercise in futility. On this course with this leaderboard, nearly anything is possible. Ryan Lavner
McIlroy's struggles continue with MC at Open
Defending U.S. Open champ Rory McIlroy won't be around for the weekend at Olympic after missing the cut for the fourth time in his past five starts. Ryan Lavner
Hossler, 17, makes second Open start like a veteran
Beau Hossler, 17, is playing like a U.S. Open veteran after some sound advice from a few Tour sages.
U.S. Open: Your primer for Thursday's action
As the 2012 U.S. Open ramps up on Thursday morning, here are the storylines that should be firmly on your radar, courtesy of our Ryan Lavner.
Texas’ Fields, ’Bama’s Thomas earn honors
Texas John Fields and Alabama's Justin Thomas (pictured) were named Golfweek's Coach and Player of the Year, respectively. Also see our list of All-Americans.
Fatigue aside, Westwood well-suited for Olympic
After a whirlwind travel schedule and a couple changes on the course, Lee Westwood figures to be well-suited for Olympic's test. Ryan Lavner.
U.S. Open: Woods will have to conquer Olympic
After an up-and-down season, at this point, a win, a missed cut or a 30th place at the U.S. Open from Tiger Woods won't be a surprise. Ryan Lavner.
5 Things: Johnson holds off McIlroy for victory
5 Things: Dustin Johnson looked healthy capturing the St. Jude Classic, and Rory McIlroy – while showing flashes of brilliance – blew an opportunity on the tournament's final hole.
Gulf Coast shows off its post-Katrina beauty
Once damaged by Hurricane Katrina, the Hard Rock Casino and golf courses all along the Gulf Coast have shown a remarkable recovery says our Ryan Lavner.
10 players to watch at the 2012 U.S. Open
A look at 10 players (outside the top 10 in the world ranking) to watch at next week’s U.S. Open in San Francisco, according to our Ryan Lavner.
Hamrick softens NCAA sting by earning Open spot
A devastating loss in the NCAA final. A private-jet flight to a U.S. Open qualifier in Memphis, Tenn. A rainout. A spot in his first professional tournament. Just 72 hours in the life of Hunter Hamrick.
Lavner: Unlikely heroes lead ’Bama into NCAA final
Unlikely heroes Hunter Hamrick and No. 5 man Scott Strohmeyer stepped up for second-ranked Alabama, leading the Tide into what figures to be an epic NCAA final against top-ranked Texas.
Lavner: Strohmeyer the difference for Alabama
Alabama's victory over Kent State came down to a guy who blends into the background on most weeks. On Friday, Scott Strohmeyer made sure he didn't miss out on putting his stamp on the NCAAs.
Lavner: Day 3 marked the end for many at NCAAs
For 22 teams and plenty of individuals, Thursday marked the end of their collegiate season. Maybe even their competitive golf careers. As endings go, it was abrupt, says Ryan Lavner.
Cal's Hagy moves to the head of the class
Brandon Hagy was the sideshow in what promised to be an NCAA main feature between Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas. But our Ryan Lavner says Hagy's talent belongs in the same class.
NCAAs: Spieth, top-10 squads struggle at Riviera
Texas and other top-10 teams struggled Wednesday at Riviera. But as Ryan Lavner writes, they all have a chance heading into what should be an epic final day.
Lavner: Riviera a perfect backdrop for NCAAs
The NCAA Championship has gone Hollywood, and Riviera Country Club is its picturesque backdrop.
NCAAs: 10 things you could see at Riviera . . .
Who really saw Augusta State winning one title, let alone two? No one. So our Ryan Lavner tries to predict the unpredictable at the NCAA Championship next week in Los Angeles . . .
Q&A: Kevin McPherson, Augusta State coach
Our Ryan Lavner sits down with Kevin McPherson, head coach at the two-time defending national champion Augusta State, and talked about the Jaguars failing to make it to Riviera.
Lavner: Thomas the best college player this season
The best player in college golf this season? Alabama's Justin Thomas. The freshman just became the frontrunner for National Player of the Year honors, says our Ryan Lavner.
Southeast: Alabama rolls to fifth title of spring
Alabama rolled to a 25-stroke victory in the NCAA Men's Southeast Regional in Athens, Ga. The victory marked the Crimson Tide's fifth title of the spring.
Southeast: Alabama takes control in Georgia
Behind Bobby Wyatt, Alabama will take a 12-shot lead into Saturday's final round. But the biggest chase will be for the final spot, with New Mexico clear of four others by only four shots.
Southeast: Alabama leads by two strokes
No. 2-ranked Alabama couldn’t have asked for a better start to the NCAA Southeast regional: Bobby Wyatt shot 66. Player-of-the-year candidate Justin Thomas shot 67. Cory Whitsett and Hunter Hamrick each had 68.
Na is slow, but Sawgrass hecklers took it too far
Kevin Na is slow. He knows it. The golfing world knows it. But it doesn't excuse the heckling that Na received on Sunday at Sawgrass. That was just embarrassing, says our Ryan Lavner.
5 Things: Kuchar picks up signature victory
5 Things: Matt Kuchar stole the spotlight from his wife and mother on Sunday with the biggest victory of his professional career says Ryan Lavner.
Woods (73) finishes unremarkable Players
It's been three years since Tiger Woods completed 72 holes at The Players. Aside from making it to the weekend, Woods' performance was predictably unremarkable. Ryan Lavner
Tiger Tracker: Woods falls out of contention with 72
Tiger Woods got nothing out of a 72 on a windy Saturday afternoon at TPC Sawgrass that dropped him out of contention at The Players. Ryan Lavner explains why.
Tiger Tracker: Woods shoots 4-under 68
Ryan Lavner: Survive and advance? Not for Tiger Woods, who's 2 under going into the weekend at TPC Sawgrass.
Tiger Tracker: Woods fires 2-over 74
Coming off a missed cut, Tiger Woods still was out of sorts Thursday at The Players. He shot 74 and will need a good round Friday to avoid missing consecutive cuts for the first time as a pro.
Junior academies: A life totally focused on golf
Young students from around the world enroll at U.S. golf academies to improve their chances for a college scholarship or pro career, but it all comes at a cost.
McIlroy just two shots back at Quail Hollow
Can Rory McIlroy come from behind again at Quail Hollow? He fired a 6-under 66 Saturday, moving just two shots behind leader Webb Simpson. Ryan Lavner.
Tiger fires strange 73, misses Wells Fargo cut
Tiger Woods couldn't get anything going on Friday during a strange round at the Wells Fargo Championship and missed the cut. Ryan Lavner explains.
Junior golf: Hall headed to UCLA in ’13
Gavin Hall, who won the AJGA Junior Players Championship in October, gave a verbal commitment to UCLA earlier this week, he told Golfweek.
Peck to miss Texas A&M's postseason
Texas A&M proved it can win the Big 12 Championship without one of its best players. Unfortunately for the 13th-ranked Aggies, they won’t have junior Cameron Peck for the rest of the postseason either.
Dartmouth’s Williamson sets new Ivy standard
Dartmouth’s Peter Williamson has set a new Ivy League standard. Ryan Lavner with the incredible story.
5 Things: Dufner picks up first Tour victory
5 Things: Less than a week before he is set to get married, Jason Dufner held off Ernie Els on the second hole of a playoff to win his first PGA Tour title in 164 tries.
Will off-season aid give big schools an edge?
A new wrinkle in the NCAA Amateur Code now permits universities to reimburse players who participate in their national championships. Is it unfair to mid-major programs?
Former U.S. Junior champ Liu picks Stanford
Sorry, coaches: A former U.S. Junior champion has made his college decision.
Q&A: Chris Childers, PGA junior-golf manager
Before the Americans and Europeans duel at Medinah, the world’s best junior players will compete at the eighth annual Junior Ryder Cup on Sept. 24-25 at Olympia Fields (Ill.).
Junior Invitational: Olsen coasts to big win
Junior Invitational: Holding a lead for the first time in an elite junior event, Zachary Olsen played solidly in difficult conditions Sunday and coasted to a breakthrough victory at Sage Valley.
Junior Invitational: Olsen takes 2nd-round lead
Junior Invitational: Oklahoma State recruit Zachary Olsen vaulted into the lead on Saturday, but can he hold off the likes of Robby Shelton and Wyndham Clark on Sunday?
Junior Invitational: Glover offers advice to players
Junior Invitational: 2009 U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover spoke to the 54 players at this year’s Junior Invitational, offering advice on fitness, goals and practice.
Junior Invitational: Sage Valley a tougher test
Junior Invitational: Last year, Nicholas Reach torched Sage Valley to the tune of 20 under. On Friday, the likes of Jonathan Garrick found out that the course is a bit tougher in 2012.
Lavner: Proveaux takes rural route to No. 1
Clemson recruit Cody Proveaux is proof that small-town kids can make it big in junior golf, you just need a little improvisation and a lot of heart says our Ryan Lavner.
Lavner: Bubba plays his own brand of golf
Ryan Lavner: From imaginative shots out of the straw to win the Masters to taking chances no one else will consider, Bubba Watson can simply play golf his own way.
McIlroy among players humbled by Augusta
Rory McIlroy entered Saturday's round as a favorite, but left without much of a chance. It's another story of falling prey to Augusta's bite.
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