http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/index.html en-us Copyright 2013 The Seattle Times Company Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:07:11 PDT Thu, 20 Jun 2013 02:07:11 PDT MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021226518_digest20xml.html?syndication=rss Tiger Woods said Wednesday that soreness in his left elbow would keep him from defending his title next week in the AT&T National at Congressional, and that he would not compete again until the British Open next month at Muirfield. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021226518_digest20xml.html?syndication=rss Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:46:17 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021226504_regional20xml.html?syndication=rss Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021226504_regional20xml.html?syndication=rss Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021222123_apglftravelerschampionship.html?syndication=rss Justin Rose took care of winning his first major championship last week. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021222123_apglftravelerschampionship.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218954_apglfdubaiwoodsmcilroy.html?syndication=rss Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will play in the Dubai Desert Classic in 2014 when the tournament marks its 25th year. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218954_apglfdubaiwoodsmcilroy.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:01:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021218549_digs19xml.html?syndication=rss U.S. Open champion Justin Rose says Sean Foley is more than merely a swing coach to him. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021218549_digs19xml.html?syndication=rss Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218089_apglfgolfnotes.html?syndication=rss Next week marks four years that Justin Rose first began working on his swing with Sean Foley. But in the moments after winning the U.S. Open for his first major championship, Rose referred to him as more than just a swing coach. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021218089_apglfgolfnotes.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:01:10 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021217813_apglfonthefringe061813.html?syndication=rss The U.S. Golf Association is not opposed to inflicting cruel and unusual punishment at its premier championship, so here's something it might want to consider. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021217813_apglfonthefringe061813.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212654_apglfusopenenglandsrose.html?syndication=rss Ever since Greg Norman's final-round implosion allowed Nick Faldo win the Masters in 1996, a generation of fine English talent has come up short in golf's four major championships. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212654_apglfusopenenglandsrose.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212552_apglfusopenenglandsrose.html?syndication=rss Ever since Greg Norman's memorable final-round implosion let Nick Faldo win the Masters in 1996, a generation of fine English talent has come up short in golf's four major championships. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021212552_apglfusopenenglandsrose.html?syndication=rss Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208976_apglftravelerschampionship.html?syndication=rss U.S. Open champion Justin Rose has no plans to take any time off after winning his first major championship. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208976_apglftravelerschampionship.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021209002_apglfsolheimcupmallon.html?syndication=rss Never afraid to let a tear or two drop, U.S. Solheim Cup captain Meg Mallon did, indeed, get choked up when asked about the fundraising effort the tournament is organizing for firefighters battling blazes close to the golf course. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021209002_apglfsolheimcupmallon.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208724_apglfongolfenglishmajor.html?syndication=rss The most recent golden era of golf in England had everything but the one prize that brings credibility. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021208724_apglfongolfenglishmajor.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206113_apglftimdahlberg.html?syndication=rss This wasn't the way it was supposed to end, not on Phil Mickelson's birthday and not at Merion Golf Club, where history will record with little fanfare outside of England that Justin Rose won his first major championship. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206113_apglftimdahlberg.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:16:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206012_apglfusopenclosingday.html?syndication=rss Third place at the Masters. Tied for second at the U.S. Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206012_apglfusopenclosingday.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:16:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021202911_apglfusopen.html?syndication=rss Justin Rose walked the 18th fairway and thought of Ben Hogan, and a chance to emulate one of the most famous shots in golf. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021202911_apglfusopen.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:10:55 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206382_apglfjimlitke061713.html?syndication=rss Merion Golf Club did more than just hold its own. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206382_apglfjimlitke061713.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021206293_golfnew17xml.html?syndication=rss Mickelson finished in a tie for second, the sixth time he’s finished in that spot at the Open, while Rose became the first Englishman to win the tournament since 1970. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021206293_golfnew17xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:21:31 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206068_apglfusopenmahansstumble.html?syndication=rss Tied for the U.S. Open lead, Hunter Mahan was on cruise control. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021206068_apglfusopenmahansstumble.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:01:11 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205802_apglfgolfcapsules.html?syndication=rss A steady hand gave Justin Rose the shiny U.S. Open Trophy. A wild ride gave Phil Mickelson yet another silver medal. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205802_apglfgolfcapsules.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205964_apglfusopennotebook.html?syndication=rss Rory McIlroy started the U.S. Open with a run up the Rocky steps. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205964_apglfusopennotebook.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205987_apglfsymetratourkim.html?syndication=rss Canada's Sue Kim won the Decatur-Forsyth Classic on Sunday for her first Symetra Tour title, beating Laura Kueny with a birdie on the second hole of a playoff. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205987_apglfsymetratourkim.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:01:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205786_apglfwebcomtour.html?syndication=rss Scott Parel won the Air Capital Classic on Sunday to become the fourth-oldest winner in Web.com Tour history, closing with a 7-under 64 for a three-stroke victory. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205786_apglfwebcomtour.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205814_apglfusopenwoods.html?syndication=rss This isn't the kind of record Tiger Woods had in mind at the U.S. Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021205814_apglfusopenwoods.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:46:03 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021202909_apglfusopenstefaniace.html?syndication=rss Shawn Stefani lost track of the ball as soon it rocketed off his 4-iron. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021202909_apglfusopenstefaniace.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021204801_apglfusopenhorschelpants.html?syndication=rss Considering the history of bad pants in golf, Billy Horschel had to go a long way to stand out. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021204801_apglfusopenhorschelpants.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021202847_apglfeuropeantour.html?syndication=rss Simon Thornton of Ireland beat Tjaart Van der Walt on the first hole of a playoff at the Najeti Hotels Open on Sunday to win his first European Tour title. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021202847_apglfeuropeantour.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199849_apglfusopenfivethings.html?syndication=rss Five things to look for Sunday in the final round of the U.S. Open: Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199849_apglfusopenfivethings.html?syndication=rss Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:16:17 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021199403_golf16xml.html?syndication=rss Phil Mickelson aims for his first U.S. Open victory Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021199403_golf16xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:04:32 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021196170_apglfusopennotebook.html?syndication=rss If only Sergio Garcia could have a mulligan - or four of them - on the 15th hole, he might be in reasonable shape at the U.S. Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021196170_apglfusopennotebook.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021199413_chambersbay16xml.html?syndication=rss On the Chambers Bay golf course website, there is a countdown — down to the second — to the beginning of the 2015 U.S. Open. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021199413_chambersbay16xml.html?syndication=rss Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:02:13 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021195999_apglfusopen.html?syndication=rss For all those runner-up finishes, with so much heartache chasing the major he covets, Phil Mickelson has never had a better chance to win the U.S. Open. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021195999_apglfusopen.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199398_apglftimdahlberg061513.html?syndication=rss We've seen this act before, so many times that Father's Day wouldn't be the same without watching Phil Mickelson find a way to lose the U.S. Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199398_apglftimdahlberg061513.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199252_apglfusopensteadystricker.html?syndication=rss Now Steve Stricker has to close the deal. A good supply of frozen yogurt might help get it done. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199252_apglfusopensteadystricker.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199135_apglfusopenwoods.html?syndication=rss Tiger Woods made birdie at the first hole, only to watch his day go racing downhill from there. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199135_apglfusopenwoods.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199155_apglfusopenblockparty.html?syndication=rss Garry Van Arkel got a taste of what was in store when the U.S. Golf Association commandeered part of his property for parking and turned his tennis court into a security tent worthy of Philadelphia International Airport. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199155_apglfusopenblockparty.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199239_apglfusopenkimscaddie.html?syndication=rss LaRue Temple has to take off Sunday from working behind the bar. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021199239_apglfusopenkimscaddie.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021196017_apglfouimets100thanniversary.html?syndication=rss At the entrance to the Putterham Meadows golf course stands a statue of 1913 U.S. Open champion Francis Ouimet. Also in bronze, dwarfed by the bag he carries, is the 10-year-old caddie who walked all 90 holes by his side. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021196017_apglfouimets100thanniversary.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:16:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021196051_apglfeuropeantour.html?syndication=rss Simon Thornton of Ireland shot a 6-under 65 to share a one-stroke lead with Tjaart Van der Walt of South Africa and Baptiste Chapellan of France after the third round of the Najeti Hotels Open on Saturday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021196051_apglfeuropeantour.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021193095_apglfusopenfivethings.html?syndication=rss Five things to look for Saturday in the third round of the U.S. Open: Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021193095_apglfusopenfivethings.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192692_apglfusopennotebook.html?syndication=rss Graeme McDowell has already moved on to other majors. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192692_apglfusopennotebook.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192664_apglfusopentigerwoods.html?syndication=rss History says Tiger Woods has little chance to win this U.S. Open. Not from behind, and certainly not with an elbow inflammation that seems to bother him most on his worst shots. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192664_apglfusopentigerwoods.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021185381_apglfusopen.html?syndication=rss Phil Mickelson has won four majors. Billy Horschel has won once on the PGA Tour, and that was less than two months ago. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021185381_apglfusopen.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192612_apglfjimlitke061413.html?syndication=rss "Hello, Merion Golf Club. May I help you?" Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192612_apglfjimlitke061413.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021192948_golf15xml.html?syndication=rss Pan was at even par, one stroke off the lead, after shooting 2 under through nine holes of the second round on Friday at Merion Golf Club. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021192948_golf15xml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:04:58 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021188930_apglfeuropeantour.html?syndication=rss England's Robert Dinwiddie shot a 5-under 66 on Friday for a share of the lead with South Africa's Tjaart Van der Walt after the second round of the European Tour's Najeti Hotels Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021188930_apglfeuropeantour.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192199_apglfusopenoosthuizenwithdraws.html?syndication=rss Louis Oosthuizen has withdrawn from the U.S. Open with a hip injury. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021192199_apglfusopenoosthuizenwithdraws.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184668_apglfusopengarcia.html?syndication=rss There was at least one wiseguy waiting on more than a few of the holes. Despite that, Sergio Garcia's charm offensive was mostly well received by the galleries during the opening round of the U.S. Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184668_apglfusopengarcia.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:16:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184766_apglftimdahlberg061313.html?syndication=rss By the time Phil Mickelson got some caffeine in him and began making birdies on the back nine, the fans who braved wild warnings of hail and torrential rain in the opening round of the U.S. Open started to get the idea that something more interesting than the weather was happening at venerable Merion Golf Club. In a place that oozes history, a modern kind of story was unfolding. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184766_apglftimdahlberg061313.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:16:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184813_apglfusopenwoods.html?syndication=rss Tiger Woods said his left wrist was fine. It's his game that was hurting him Thursday in the U.S. Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184813_apglfusopenwoods.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:16:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184793_apglfusopenviewercalls.html?syndication=rss The way it's going lately, it can't be a major championship unless someone calls in to report a rules violation. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184793_apglfusopenviewercalls.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:16:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021185246_apglfusopenfivethings.html?syndication=rss Five things learned going into Friday's play in the U.S. Open: Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021185246_apglfusopenfivethings.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:16:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021176711_apglfusopen.html?syndication=rss Ball in the rough. Swing. Grimace. Shake left arm. Repeat. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021176711_apglfusopen.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:16:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021185100_golf14xml.html?syndication=rss Even for Phil Mickelson, his path to the top of the leaderboard Thursday in the U.S. Open was unconventional. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021185100_golf14xml.html?syndication=rss Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:32:28 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184700_apglfusopenamateur.html?syndication=rss Cheng-Tsung Pan had a pretty good day on the course. He felt even better about it when he scanned the scores. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184700_apglfusopenamateur.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184746_apglfusopenkeyhole.html?syndication=rss A glance at the key hole Thursday in the U.S. Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184746_apglfusopenkeyhole.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184404_apglfeuropeantour.html?syndication=rss South Africa's Tjaart Van der Walt shot a 4-under 67 in windy conditions Thursday to take a one-stroke lead in the European Tour's Najeti Hotels Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021184404_apglfeuropeantour.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021180450_apglfusopenstormyweather.html?syndication=rss The horn that suspended play at the U.S. Open also turned out to be the official signal to shop. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021180450_apglfusopenstormyweather.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:41:02 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021180293_apglfmalaysiamickelson.html?syndication=rss Phil Mickelson is heading to Malaysia later this year for the CIMB Classic. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021180293_apglfmalaysiamickelson.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021175547_apglfusopenkuchar.html?syndication=rss He was the smiling kid with his dad on the bag in his first U.S. Open, eager to be himself and not the guy he was following. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021175547_apglfusopenkuchar.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:16:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021175815_apglfusopenhogansshot.html?syndication=rss The only 1-iron anyone talks about at Merion Golf Club is kept under wraps. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021175815_apglfusopenhogansshot.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:16:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021176018_apglfjimlitke061213.html?syndication=rss It isn't until you run across a story like Jesse Smith's that you remember why this is called the U.S. Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021176018_apglfjimlitke061213.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:16:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021175924_apglfusopen.html?syndication=rss Under bright sunshine and a gentle breeze, Sergio Garcia signed autographs near the tee box at the 16th hole during his final practice round for the U.S. Open. He then sent his drive in the direction of one of those charming red wicker baskets that sit atop the flagpoles, the white ball coming to rest nicely in the middle of the fairway with nary a smudge of mud. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021175924_apglfusopen.html?syndication=rss Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021176385_golf13xml.html?syndication=rss The world’s best players expected to enter Thursday’s scheduled opening round of the U.S. Open with a game plan all completed for how to tackle the dangerous twists and hazardous turns of the historic East Course at Merion Golf Club. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021176385_golf13xml.html?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:31:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021176064_apglfusopenmcilory.html?syndication=rss Turns out Rory McIlroy decided to do the Rocky thing before teeing off in the U.S. Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021176064_apglfusopenmcilory.html?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021175762_apglfobitmillerbarber.html?syndication=rss Miller Barber, the unique-swinging golfer who made the most combined starts on the PGA and Champions tours, has died. He was 82. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021175762_apglfobitmillerbarber.html?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021171367_apglfusopenfive1irons.html?syndication=rss On a quiet day and on a relatively empty course for practice rounds, just about every player at Merion stops at the plaque in the 18th fairway that commemorates Ben Hogan hitting 1-iron into the 18th green in the 1950 U.S. Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021171367_apglfusopenfive1irons.html?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167446_apglfusopen.html?syndication=rss Sergio Garcia already has drawn the ire of Tiger Woods. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167446_apglfusopen.html?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021168193_apglfusopenfive1irons.html?syndication=rss On a quiet day and on a relatively empty course for practice rounds, just about every player at Merion stops at the plaque in the 18th fairway that commemorates Ben Hogan hitting 1-iron into the 18th green in the 1950 U.S. Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021168193_apglfusopenfive1irons.html?syndication=rss Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021167830_golf12xml.html?syndication=rss Unable to arrange a private meeting, Sergio Garcia left a note in Tiger Woods’ locker at the U.S. Open with hopes of moving on from a racially charged comment. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021167830_golf12xml.html?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sportspages/2021167463_us-open-interactive.html?syndication=rss Looking at the top golfers going into this year's Open, iconic moments for each of the four major tournaments and a quiz on U.S. Open history. Sports Pages http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sportspages/2021167463_us-open-interactive.html?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167409_apglfusopenstricker.html?syndication=rss Adam Scott and Steve Stricker don't have much in common except for how infrequently they play golf tournaments. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167409_apglfusopenstricker.html?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:16:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167401_apglftimdahlberg061113.html?syndication=rss A handshake on the driving range. A handwritten note left quietly in his locker. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167401_apglftimdahlberg061113.html?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:16:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167358_apglfusopennotebook.html?syndication=rss Webb Simpson felt the true weight this week of winning a U.S. Open championship. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167358_apglfusopennotebook.html?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167224_apglfonthefringe061113.html?syndication=rss There is no reason golf should take this long to play. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167224_apglfonthefringe061113.html?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167206_apglfusopenmcilroy.html?syndication=rss From No. 1 to just one of many, Rory McIlroy's game has clearly hit a rocky patch. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167206_apglfusopenmcilroy.html?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021164754_apglfusopenwoodsgarcia.html?syndication=rss Unable to arrange a private meeting, Sergio Garcia left Tiger Woods a note in his locker Tuesday at the U.S. Open with hopes of moving on from his racially charged comment and getting back to playing golf. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021164754_apglfusopenwoodsgarcia.html?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167133_apglfusopenmickelson.html?syndication=rss Phil Mickelson always knew he would be home in San Diego the day before the U.S. Open at Merion. Wet weather put him home a little early. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021167133_apglfusopenmickelson.html?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021164366_apglfusopendonald.html?syndication=rss Luke Donald enters the U.S. Open more focused on a different No. 1 than reclaiming his old ranking. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021164366_apglfusopendonald.html?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021161978_apglfusopenels.html?syndication=rss Give it up, Ernie. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021161978_apglfusopenels.html?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021161964_apglfusopenfiveplayoffs.html?syndication=rss The U.S. Open is known as the toughest test in golf, and it's even more difficult when more than 72 holes are required. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021161964_apglfusopenfiveplayoffs.html?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021161534_digs11xml.html?syndication=rss American Tiger Woods and Spaniard Sergio Garcia shook hands on the U.S. Open practice range at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. Garcia made a racially insensitive remark about Woods last month. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021161534_digs11xml.html?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021161275_apglfusopennotebook.html?syndication=rss Don't let the location fool you. Adam Scott spends a lot of time in the Bahamas, which is where he does most of his work. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021161275_apglfusopennotebook.html?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021158844_apglf3mchampionship.html?syndication=rss The 3M Championship is not just about the men this year. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021158844_apglf3mchampionship.html?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:46:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021161132_apglfusopenrain.html?syndication=rss The most popular equipment Merion was not a golf club but a squeegee. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021161132_apglfusopenrain.html?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:46:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021161049_apglfusopen.html?syndication=rss Adam Scott can understand why so many people thought he would have a hard time getting over his epic collapse in the British Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021161049_apglfusopen.html?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021161055_apglfusopenwoodsgarcia.html?syndication=rss Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia shook hands Monday on the U.S. Open practice range at Merion. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021161055_apglfusopenwoodsgarcia.html?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021158654_apglfusopentown.html?syndication=rss As tee time for the 2013 U.S. Open nears, the quaint Philadelphia suburb of Ardmore looks like a swanky tent city. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021158654_apglfusopentown.html?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021158363_apglfusopenalternates.html?syndication=rss Former Masters champion Mike Weir has done just enough at qualifying to earn a spot at the U.S. Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021158363_apglfusopenalternates.html?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021157059_apglflpgatour.html?syndication=rss For a few sloppy moments at the LPGA Championship, Inbee Park resembled the player she was a year ago when she was still trying to make a name for herself. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021157059_apglflpgatour.html?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021155976_apglfusopenfivepennsylvania.html?syndication=rss The U.S. Open returns to Pennsylvania for the 16th time, the second-most among states behind New York. And while it has gone to only four courses dating to 1907, there is no shortage of great moments. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021155976_apglfusopenfivepennsylvania.html?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 03:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021149060_apglfchampionstour.html?syndication=rss David Frost never flinched in his showdown with Hall of Famer Fred Couples even with his first major championship on the line and a late rain delay to ponder the stakes. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021149060_apglfchampionstour.html?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 03:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021149055_apglfstjudeclassic.html?syndication=rss A trip to the Masters is more than enough consolation for Harris English that his first PGA Tour victory couldn't get him into the U.S. Open too. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021149055_apglfstjudeclassic.html?syndication=rss Mon, 10 Jun 2013 03:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021155828_golf10xml.html?syndication=rss Seattle native Fred Couples finished second to David Frost of South Africa in a Champions Tour major tournament. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021155828_golf10xml.html?syndication=rss Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021149104_apglflpgatour.html?syndication=rss Fatigue gave way to relief for Inbee Park upon learning that playing 36 holes in one day weren't going to be enough to win the LPGA Championship. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021149104_apglflpgatour.html?syndication=rss Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021155660_chatter10xml.html?syndication=rss Taking a look at Tiger Woods’ worst nightmare Sideline Chatter http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021155660_chatter10xml.html?syndication=rss Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:31:47 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021149160_apglfgolfcapsules.html?syndication=rss Harris English won the St. Jude Classic on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, birdieing two of the final three holes to hold off Phil Mickelson and Scott Stallings by two strokes. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021149160_apglfgolfcapsules.html?syndication=rss Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021155370_apglfusopen.html?syndication=rss Merion Golf Club opened the gates Sunday to fans who wanted to buy U.S. Open merchandise. Some of them got a free glimpse of Tiger Woods. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021155370_apglfusopen.html?syndication=rss Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021146254_apglfeuropeantour.html?syndication=rss Joost Luiten of the Netherlands won the Lyoness Open by two shots Sunday for his second European Tour title. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021146254_apglfeuropeantour.html?syndication=rss Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:16:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021152645_apglflyonessopen.html?syndication=rss Joost Luiten of the Netherlands won the Lyoness Open by two shots for his second European Tour title. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021152645_apglflyonessopen.html?syndication=rss Sun, 09 Jun 2013 13:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021149425_golfxml.html?syndication=rss Frost birdied the 16th and 17th holes Saturday en route to a 6-under 66 and a one-stroke lead over Couples after the third round of the major championship at Shoal Creek. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021149425_golfxml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 08 Jun 2013 23:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021149322_usopenxml.html?syndication=rss Not since David Graham closed with a 67 for a three-shot win in 1981 has a major been held at Merion. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021149322_usopenxml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:31:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021142918_apglfstjudeclassic.html?syndication=rss Patience is not a virtue for former Georgia star Harris English in his second year on the PGA Tour. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021142918_apglfstjudeclassic.html?syndication=rss Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021143110_golf08xml.html?syndication=rss Couples, who had a 71, got all three of his birdies on the final eight holes. Golf http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/golf/2021143110_golf08xml.html?syndication=rss Sat, 08 Jun 2013 01:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021143221_apglfusopenmerion.html?syndication=rss Stop by the rock near the 11th hole tee box at Merion Golf Club and read up on a slice of sports history. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021143221_apglfusopenmerion.html?syndication=rss Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021143222_apglfusopen10thingstoknow.html?syndication=rss Ten things to know about the U.S. Open, to be played June 13-16 at Merion Golf Club: Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021143222_apglfusopen10thingstoknow.html?syndication=rss Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021142992_apglfchampionstour.html?syndication=rss Duffy Waldorf shot a 4-under 68 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Jeff Sluman after the soggy, weather-delayed second round of the Regions Tradition, the second of five Champions Tour majors. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021142992_apglfchampionstour.html?syndication=rss Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021143001_apglfgolfcapsules.html?syndication=rss Harris English shot a 6-under 64 on Friday to open a two-stroke lead in the St. Jude Classic, the final event before the U.S. Open next week at Merion. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021143001_apglfgolfcapsules.html?syndication=rss Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021142777_apglflpgatour.html?syndication=rss Not a late band of rain, a soggy course, nor those pesky orange flags could deter Chella Choi. Not with her father on the bag. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021142777_apglflpgatour.html?syndication=rss Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021139221_apglfusopendraw.html?syndication=rss Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott will play together the opening two rounds of the U.S. Open next week at Merion. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021139221_apglfusopendraw.html?syndication=rss Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021139588_apglfeuropeantour.html?syndication=rss Joost Luiten of the Netherlands shot a 4-under 68 Friday to take a one-stroke lead into the third round of the Lyoness Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021139588_apglfeuropeantour.html?syndication=rss Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021135585_apglfstjudeclassic.html?syndication=rss Phil Mickelson has spent so much time honing his swing for the U.S. Open that he's finding he needs to tweak his short game too. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021135585_apglfstjudeclassic.html?syndication=rss Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:16:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021135711_apglfgolfcapsules.html?syndication=rss Davis Love III and Stuart Appleby shot 4-under 66 on Thursday for a share of the lead with four other players after the first round of the St. Jude Classic. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021135711_apglfgolfcapsules.html?syndication=rss Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:01:10 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021135367_apglfchampionstour.html?syndication=rss Jeff Sluman and Fred Couples are hoping for more days like Thursday, when the wind was down and the rain and bogeys stayed away. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021135367_apglfchampionstour.html?syndication=rss Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021131820_apglflpgachampionship.html?syndication=rss Shanshan Feng will have to wait a day to begin defense of her LPGA Championship title. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021131820_apglflpgachampionship.html?syndication=rss Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021131785_apglfeuropeantour.html?syndication=rss England's Tom Lewis shot a 9-under 63 Thursday for a two-stroke lead after the opening round of the Lyoness Open. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021131785_apglfeuropeantour.html?syndication=rss Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:46:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021131733_apglfkostiscancer.html?syndication=rss CBS Sports analyst and golf swing coach Peter Kostis says he is recovering from colon cancer. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021131733_apglfkostiscancer.html?syndication=rss Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:01:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021131509_apglflpgatour.html?syndication=rss A steady rain punctuated by heavy downpours has forced the postponement of the first round of the LPGA Championship on Thursday. Sports http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sports/2021131509_apglflpgatour.html?syndication=rss Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:16:05 PDT