Topic: U.S. Open (Golf)

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.

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.

Tiger Woods tied for lead in Abu Dhabi Championship

Tiger Woods fired a six-under par 66 Saturday. After three rounds, Tiger Woods is now tied with Britain's Robert Rock for the lead of the Abu Dhabi Championship.

Tiger Woods edges closer to top in Abu Dhabi tourney

Tiger Woods shot a three under par 69 Friday in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship and is now two shots off the lead.

Tiger Woods struggles on greens at Abu Dhabi Championship

Tiger Woods shot a 70 in the first round at Abu Dhabi. Woods hit the ball well but struggled to sink puts. Rory McIlroy shot a 67 and is tied for the lead.

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.

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 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

In Pictures Celebrities at Wimbledon

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

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

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 06/19

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

The Vote Obama-Boehner golf summit: Who will win?

Probably neither President Obama nor Speaker John Boehner will win, if you’re talking about golf per se. But the golf summit is about political gamesmanship, as well.
06/17/2011 03:53 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

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 06/15

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

Rory McIlroy comes up short in Malaysia after Masters collapse

Rory McIlroy, looking to bounce back from a final-round implosion at the Masters, had a chance to get into a playoff at the Malaysian Open. But a missed putt on the final hole Sunday cost Rory McIlroy another opportunity to win a golf tournament.
04/18/2011 12:02 pm

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

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

Masters 2011: When will Tiger Woods tee off?

Playing groups for the first two days of the Masters will include four-time winner Tiger Woods and several of last year's rising stars from Europe.
04/05/2011 05:57 pm