Topic: United States Golf Association
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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.
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Top 10 sports biographies I wish somebody would write
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In Pictures A hole-by-hole look at Pebble Beach Golf Links
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US Open pairings: Golf stars abound in 156-man field (+video)
US Open pairings: Tiger, check. Rory, ready. Phil, signed in. Who else might make a splash at Merion this week?
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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.
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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.
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PGA: Putter ban opposed by PGA tour commissioner
The US Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient Golf Club announced Nov. 28 a proposed rule that would prohibit players from anchoring the club to their body, the method used for belly putters and broom-handledputters that are pressed against the chest.
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Ike's Bluff
Writer Evan Thomas's perceptive analysis of the 34th president shows a shrewd operator who played his cards close to the vest.
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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.
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Augusta National admits first women – all two of them (+video)
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and financier Darla Moore are invited to join Augusta National. The 80-year-old golfing club has been under pressure for 10 years to admit women.
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All-male Augusta National invites first female members
The home of the Masters, under increasing criticism the last decade because of its all-male membership, invited former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Carolina financier Darla Moore to become the first women in green jackets when the club opens for a new season in October.
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Webb Simpson wins US Open Championship
Of the last 18 players to tee off in the final round, Simpson was the only one to break par.
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US Open: leaders stride into third round just one under par
Tiger Woods, David Toms and Jim Furyk are all tied for first going into Saturday's round.
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US Open golf: Thompson leads, but Tiger lurks after 1st round
Michael Thompson shot the best score in the field on Thursday. But Tiger Woods, fresh off his win at the Memorial, is in a good position going into Friday.
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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.
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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 -
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 slapped down by USGA exec for criticizing greens
Tiger Woods got a sharp response by the USGA over his criticism of the greens at Pebble Beach.
06/20/2010 12:33 am -
U.S. Open: Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson get beat by Pebble Beach
U.S. Open: Both Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson struggled through the first round at Pebble Beach.
06/17/2010 11:30 pm -
In Pictures A hole-by-hole look at Pebble Beach Golf Links
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Pebble Beach to host 2019 US Open for club's centennial
Pebble Beach will host the 2019 US Open as part of the golf club's centennial celebration, the US Golf Association announced Wednesday.
06/16/2010 05:32 pm
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