Topic: Jack Nicklaus

Ken Venturi dies: What Jack Nicklaus says about him (+video)

Ken Venturi dies: What did Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer say about Ken Venturi, a 14-time PGA tour winner and CBS broadcaster?

Ken Venturi dies: CBS golf analyst remembered for 1964 US Open win (+video)

Ken Venturi dies: After a long career both on and just above the golf course, Ken Venturi dies Friday in his native California.

Yvette Prieto marries Michael Jordan (+video)

Yvette Prieto and former NBA star Michael Jordan tied the knot Saturday in Palm Beach, Fla. Prieto, a 35-year-old former model, met Jordan five years ago.

Masters, Day 1: Woods off to a familiar (dangerous) start

Masters Day 1: Tiger Woods grazed two spectators in his first three holes, but cleaned up his game for the first round of the Masters golf tournament.

It's elementary, my dear: Watson returns as US Ryder Cup captain

The PGA of America is bringing back Tom Watson, who led the Americans to victory at the 1993 Ryder Cup matches, as captain for the 2014 US team.

USGA rule change: Is this the end for belly putters in golf?

The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and the U.S. Golf Association said the proposed rule would make it illegal for pro golfers to "anchor" the club to their bodies while making a stroke. The new rule would not take effect until 2016.

Tigers' Cabrera earns baseball's first Triple Crown in 45 years

Detroit's Miguel Cabrera became the 15th player in Major League history to capture the American League batting title, plus compile the top home run and RBI totals this season.

Rory McIlroy back-to-back wins leave him brimming with confidence

Rory McIlroy won Sunday for the second time in seven days. Rory McIlroy is the first golfer to do that since ... Tiger Woods in 2009. Is the mop-haired Northern Irishman the next Tiger Woods?

Arnold Palmer: 12 quotes for his birthday

For his 83rd birthday, here are 12 quotes from the golfing legend.

Stir It Up! A toast to Arnold Palmer

Sept. 10 is Arnold Palmer's birthday. Celebrate by mixing up your own "Arnold Palmer" iced tea and lemonade refreshment.

Tiger Woods comes up short, as Rory McIlroy wins BMW

Tiger Woods finished fourth at the BMW Championship. Rory McIlroy became the first player since Tiger Woods in 2009 to win in consecutive weeks on the PGA Tour.

Tiger Woods stumbles at Greenbrier Classic

Tiger Woods finished eight shots behind the leader Fijay Singh at the Greenbrier Classic Thursday. Tiger Woods tees off at 1:20 pm Friday.

Tiger Woods: He's got his groove back (+video)

Tiger Woods won his 74th PGA tournament Sunday at Congressional Country Club. Tiger Woods has won three tournaments so far this year, more than any other golfer on the PGA tour.

Decoder Wire Obama honors Presidential Medal of Freedom winners: Who's eligible? (+video)

Answer: Anybody who's accomplished anything the president of the United States likes. Obama awarded the Medal of Freedom to Bob Dylan, John Glenn, and 11 other recipients Tuesday.

The Masters: Lee Westwood leads, Tiger Woods tied for 29th

 Lee Westwood took the first round lead at the Masters tournament at Augusta National for the first time in his career, shooting a 5-under 67. Tiger Woods shot par, and Rory McIlroy shot one under par. Phil Mickelson struggled.

Billy Payne says Augusta National membership is a private affair (+video)

The chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club did not respond Wednesday to repeated questions about when a woman would be invited to join the men's-only club.

The Masters: 12 women candidates for Augusta National membership

The Augusta National Golf Club has steadfastly refused to alter its all-male membership. But circumstances may soon cause the gender barrier to break, and if it does there are several women who might be good fits for the club.

Tiger Woods: With Bay Hill win, is he ready for another Masters?

Tiger Woods got his first PGA win since 2009. His career total is now 72 PGA victories, one short of Jack Nicklaus. Is Tiger Woods ready for Augusta?

Rory McIlroy survives Tiger Woods best-ever finish

Tiger Woods shot a 62 Sunday, his best final round ever. But it wasn't enough to catch Rory McIlroy in the Honda Classic. McIlroy is now the world's No. 1 golfer.

Top 10 sports biographies I wish somebody would write

Call this a wish list to publishers. Of course it's true that’s there hardly any major sports star who hasn’t already achieved hardcover immortality a time or two or more. So why check back in with some already familiar sports luminaries? With the passage of time comes fresh perspectives on playing days, teammates, and rivals. And maybe even a little more honesty. So here goes, in no particular order: the Monitor’s Top 10 sports figures we’d put in the publishing on-deck circle.
12/22/2011 08:35 am

Tiger Woods wins Chevron: Did Tiger get his groove back?

Tiger Woods won the Chevron Challenge at Sherman Oaks Sunday by one stroke. Has Tiger Woods returned to winning form?
12/05/2011 09:21 am

Tiger Woods says he won't play again until he's healthy

Tiger Woods won't be playing in this week's PGA Tour stop while he continues to recover from various leg injuries. Proceeds from the tournament outside Philadelphia benefit the Tiger Woods Foundation.
06/28/2011 06:14 pm

Masters 2011 marks 75th anniversary of golf's first major

Masters 2011 golf tournament is the 75th edition of what started out as the Augusta National invitation Tournament back in 1934.
04/07/2011 01:10 pm

The Masters 2011: Is Tiger Woods ever going to win again?

Tiger Woods isn't the favorite to win the Masters 2011. That honor falls to Phil Mickelson. In fact, Tiger Woods may have peaked professionally. This week's Masters golf tournament may be the most critical test of Woods' golf career.
04/07/2011 11:21 am

In Pictures Masters 2011 golf tournament