Ryder Cup

Serena Williams in another final; Federer and Nadal to face off

2013-05-18 20:38:00

A week out from the French Open, Serena Williams is one victory away from winning her fourth straight tournament. The top-ranked American overcame an early break of her serve to ease past Romanian qualifier Simona Halep, 6-3, 6-0, Saturday and reach the...

Can anyone beat Tiger Woods at the Masters?

2013-04-10 10:18:00

Tiger Woods may seem long overdue for his first Masters win since 2005, but writers from around the Tribune Co. have some other ideas about who will be wearing the green jacket Sunday afternoon. Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times Brandt Snedeker will win...

Phil Mickelson is PGA Tour's Mr. Popularity for a reason

2013-02-15 20:49:00

It was high noon Friday and the faithful were everywhere, waiting for Phil Mickelson to pull the trigger on his second round in the Northern Trust Open. About 300 yards down the fairway, where his opening tee shot would land, they were three deep...

Tiger Woods pleased Tom Watson will return as Ryder Cup captain

2012-12-13 09:47:00

Tom Watson, who captained the U.S. to a Ryder Cup victory the last time the U.S. won in Europe in 1993, will return as captain for the 2014 team. And he has an important supporter in his corner: Tiger Woods. “I'd like to congratulate Tom Watson on...

There's nothing like Ryder Cup pressure

2012-09-27 18:45:00

This weekend brings a sharp contrast in sports fan viewing. Think of it as the concussive versus the cerebral. Across the country, NFL fans will be relieved at the departure of replacement refs. It will be a time to get back to business as usual —...

Different strokes for these folks at U.S. Open

2012-06-16 22:11:00

As the sun sank toward the western horizon of the Pacific, setting the table for the inevitable fog, Jim Furyk and Graeme McDowell emerged as those who had best weathered yet another stormy day at theU.S. Open. Saturday was supposed to be the...

Jonathan Byrd leads PGA Tour's opener

2012-01-06 21:35:00

U.S. Open: McDowell and Oosthuizen have a real connection

2011-06-16 16:34:09

Woods wants to 'move on' from Garcia's 'hurtful, inappropriate' remark

2013-05-22 07:36:00

LONDON -- Sergio Garcia apologized for a “fried chicken” jibe aimed at Tiger Woods during a European Tour awards dinner Tuesday, and Woods replied via Twitter on Wednesday that although the remark was "wrong, hurtful and clearly inappropriate,...

Tiger Woods Says Sergio Garcia's Fried Chicken Remark 'Hurtful, Inappropriate'

2013-05-22 08:19:19

Sergio Garcia said "sorry" 11 times and used the word "apology" on five occasions as he spoke of his regret at causing a furore by making a "fried chicken" jibe at world number one Tiger Woods. Spaniard Garcia told reporters on Wednesday that his...

Sergio Garcia Says He'd Shake Hands With Tiger Woods; Says 'You Can't Like Everybody'

2013-05-21 09:50:00

VIRGINIA WATER, England Sergio Garcia's feud with Tiger Woods will not stop him shaking hands with the world number one the next time they are drawn together in a tournament, the Spaniard said on Tuesday. Garcia blamed a roar from the crowd watching the...

Golf Legend Billy Casper Visits Lyman Orchards

2013-05-20 17:35:36

On the 50th anniversary of winning his first Insurance City Open, Billy Casper reflected on the accomplishment that almost didn't happen. "I injured my left hand hitting out of a divot in Greensboro [N.C.]," Casper said before conducting a golf clinic at...

This childish Twitter war of words -- waged mostly in capital letters and exclamation marks -- between two prominent people was dispiriting enough, but the fact that it commanded headlines? Cher mocked his hair. Donald Trump mocked her "massive plastic surgeries that didn't work." AM NOT! ARE SO!

2012-12-27 11:06:00

Nicki Stricker, the wife of U.S. golfer Steve Stricker, and Phil Mickelson react as Stricker loses to Europe's Martin Kaymer giving Europe the Ryder Cup.

2012-09-30 00:00:00

Barbara and former President George H.W. Bush attend the afternoon session of the second day of the Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Illinois.

2012-09-29 00:00:00