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British Open: Zach Johnson of US leads in first round

British Open saw Americans Zach Johnson and Mark O'Meara play well in the first round, while Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy continued to struggle. Tiger Woods is only three shots back at the British Open.
Golf rules bodies outlaw anchored putting stroke, beginning in 2016

The US Golf Association, along with Britain's Royal & Ancient Golf Club, approved a rule that prohibits the use of a putting stroke that uses the body as a anchor.
Marshals: Tiger lied about Garcia incident

Marshals say Tiger lied about talking to the course marshals before he pulled a club and distracted Sergio Garcia at the Players Championship. If Tiger Woods lied, it's the third incident involving his integrity in recent weeks.
Players Championship: Sergio Garcia leads, pursued by Tiger Woods in second round

Former champions Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods are separated by one shot after they completed their second rounds at the Players Championship in northeast Florida Friday.
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.
Adam Scott: First Australian to win the Masters golf tournament (+video)

Adam Scott won the Masters in a thrilling playoff against Argentinian Angel Cabrera Sunday. Adam Scott is the first Australian to win at Augusta, Ga.
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.
Tiger Woods wins WGC-Cadillac with eyes focused on the Masters

Tiger Woods chalked up his 76th PGA tour win. After the WGC-Cadillac win, Tiger Wood said, "Any time I can win prior to Augusta, it always feels good."
Rory McIlroy admits walking off golf course was a mistake

The PGA champion told 'Sports Illustrated' in an interview he should not have quit playing in the second round of last week's Honda Classic in Florida, no matter how badly he was playing at the time.
Frustrated McIlroy quits, walks off course at Honda Classic tournament

He later said it was more dental than mental, releasing a statement that he couldn't concentrate because of a sore wisdom tooth.
Tiger, McIlroy both knocked out of Accenture Match Play in first round

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy were both beaten in first round matches at the Accenture Match Play Championships Thursday in Arizona.
The Vote White House correspondents' dinner: Conan O'Brien too safe for 'nerd prom'? (+video)

The White House correspondents' dinner is about the hippest thing going, by D.C. standards. The host is always a big deal. So what does Conan O'Brien bring to the table?
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.
10 more odd remarks from 'Weird Things Customers Say in Bookstores'

From the confusing to the wacky, here are 10 more odd remarks from 'Weird Things Customers Say in Bookstores' by Jen Campbell.
Nike drops Lance Armstrong. Is his net worth in jeopardy? (+video)

Lance Armstrong's reputation has been hit hard by the doping scandal that has stripped him of his Tour de France titles and banned him for life from professional cycling. His pocketbook could be next.
Ryder Cup 2012: US, Europe tied after initial matches

Keegan Bradley of the US enjoyed his first Ryder Cup match Friday morning, while Tiger Woods continued to struggle.
The Monitor's View A rare apology in the Middle East. Cherish it.

Libyan leader Megarif apologizes to the world and the US for past and current actions. With so much invective and violence in the Middle East, the region needs the healing power of such humility and contrition.
PGA Tour Championship: Who's in contention for $10 million FedEx Cup? (+video)

FedEx Cup finale: Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy has enjoyed a terrific run at the end of the 2012 PGA Tour season, winning the last two events. But Tiger Woods and others have themselves in position to capture the FedEx Cup.
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?
Singh leads Woods, McIlroy at BMW Championship after two rounds

The former PGA champion went low again for a second day at the third event in the FedEx playoff chase in Indiana.
Garcia wins rain-delayed Wyndham golf; FedEx playoffs next

Sergio Garcia qualified for the European Ryder Cup team with Monday's win. The Barclays this weekend outside New York City begins the march to the FedEx Cup.
PGA Championship: Pettersson on top at 1st round midpoint; McIlroy, Tiger lurking

Scoring conditions were good early in the first round of the PGA Tour's final major of the year, being played at Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
Epic Adam Scott meldown hands British Open to Ernie Els

South African Ernie Els won the 2012 British Open after tournament leader Aussie Adam Scott bogeyed the last four holes. Els was apologetic in his victory over his friend, Adam Scott.
Tiger Woods: Can he catch Brandt Snedeker at British Open?

Tiger Woods was 5-under par early in the second round of the British Open. Can Tiger Woods catch British Open leader, Brandt Snedeker, who was 10-under par after the second round?