Topic: The Masters

2012 US Open golf championship: Who and what to watch for

2012 US Open: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Bubba Watson will play together on Thursday. How will they play the historic 16th hole at the Olympic Club in San Francisco?

Tiger Woods win at Memorial shows he's ready for US Open (+video)

Tiger Woods came from four back to win the Memorial tournament at Muirfield Village Sunday. Tiger Woods has not won a US Open since 2008.

Bubba Watson: Only the third lefty to win the Masters (+video)

Bubba Watson won his first Masters, and first major title, in a playoff Sunday against Louis Oosthuizen, the 2010 British Open winner. Bubba Watson is a self-taught golfer.

Back to the past at Augusta: women still outsiders

The Augusta National Golf Club still forbids women members. At a time when more women are holding political office and becoming corporate CEOs, isn't it time to dump this discrimination?

Fred Couples grabs the lead at Masters

Couples won the tournament at Augusta 20 years ago.

With an eye on female vote, Obama touts progress for women

A White House forum Friday on women and the economy offered President Obama a chance to remind women of things his administration has done for them.

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.

Obama, Romney agree: All-male Augusta golf club should allow women (+video)

Obama and Romney speak out for women at Augusta National golf club. The New York Times golf writer says she won't cover another Masters tournament until women become club members.

All-male Augusta National overlooks Virginia Rometty. Should IBM complain?

Augusta National Golf Club, host of the Masters, has offered membership to the CEOs of sponsor IBM in the past. But it hasn't let in new CEO Virginia Rometty, potentially causing problems for IBM.

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: 8 revelations from swing coach Hank Haney

In The Big Miss, former Woods swing coach Hank Haney shares 8 memories from his six years with the golf star.

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.

Chapter & Verse Former Tiger Woods coach says his book will not 'take jabs at anyone'

Hank Haney, Tiger Woods' former swing coach, has written a book about his time with the champion that will be released in March.

Tiger Woods gets ready for PGA return at Bridgestone

Tiger Woods practiced Tuesday in preparation for this weekend's Bridgestone Invitational. After a three-month injury hiatus, Tiger Woods is 28th on the world golf rankings.
08/02/2011 06:39 pm

Is Rory McIlroy the next Tiger Woods?

Rory McIlroy's impressive victory at the 2011 US Open shattered a dozen records. His dominance already has many comparing the young man from Northern Ireland to Tiger Woods.
06/20/2011 10:39 am

U.S. Open golf: Should Rory McIlroy move to US?

U.S. Open golf winner would make more money playing in the PGA tour than in Europe. But even after historic U.S Open golf win, sponsorships and taxes complicate Rory McIlroy's decision.
06/19/2011 11:32 pm

Rory McIlroy runs away with US Open golf championship

Rory McIlroy rebounded from a disastrous Masters final round in April to capture the US Open early Sunday evening, outside Washington, D.C. At age 22, this is Rory McIlroy's first major championship.
06/19/2011 10:01 pm

Rory McIlroy takes big 2nd round lead at US Open

Rory McIlroy set a new scoring mark after two rounds of the US Open. His 11-under-par score has Rory McIlroy as the leader at midway through the US Open.
06/17/2011 04:48 pm

No Tiger Woods at US Open, but can Phil Mickelson win?

Tiger Woods is not competing in this year's US Open golf tournament, but a field of 156 golfers provides a number of story lines to consider. Phil Mickelson, who has finished second five times, is but one of many.
06/16/2011 12:33 pm

Tiger Woods will not play in US Open

Tiger Woods announced on his website and Twitter account Tuesday that he will not be playing in this month's US Open golf championship at Congressional Country Club, outside Washington, D.C.
06/07/2011 05:34 pm

Tiger Woods: Why Woods keeps dropping in world golf rankings

Tiger Woods has fallen to No. 8 in the world golf rankings, as of Monday. But Tiger Woods makes his return to the PGA Tour this week at the Players Championship in Florida.
05/10/2011 01:13 pm

Masters 2011: Is Tiger Woods back?

Tiger Woods charged from behind, thrilling golf fans on Sunday in the final round of the 2011 Masters. In the end, it wasn't enough to win. Was it enough to prove that Tiger Woods has returned to top form?
04/11/2011 10:52 am

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Masters leaderboard Friday: Rory McIlroy, K. J. Choi, and Geoff Oglivy

The Masters leaderboard on Friday afternoon has Rory McIlroy still out in front, followed by K.J. Choi and former US Open champion Geoff Ogilvy. Former Masters champ Fred Couples is lurking in the wings, as well.
04/08/2011 05:31 pm