Tiger Woods

Merion won this poignant U.S. Open, even if Phil Mickelson didn't

2013-06-16 21:05:00

ARDMORE, Pa.�— It is hard to know whether this year's U.S. Open golf tournament will be remembered for Justin Rose's victory or Phil Mickelson's defeat. Rose is 32 years old, an Englishman born in South Africa, who was a prodigy as early as 17...

Justin Rose wins U.S. Open for first major; Phil Mickelson is 2nd

2013-06-16 17:35:00

Teeing off on the final hole at the U.S. Open, Justin Rose figured he needed par to seal a victory. The direction and trajectory of his shot looked good, but not until he walked up the fairway did Rose see that his ball had landed right beside a...

An ace for Shawn Stefani, an 8 for Tiger Woods at U.S. Open

2013-06-16 10:33:00

ARDMORE, Pa.� -- A couple of struggling golfers playing back in the pack had an interesting moment within minutes of each other Sunday in the early going of the final day of the U.S. Open at the Merion Golf Club. Shawn Stefani, a pro from Baytown,...

Tiger Woods sees Merion as a viable site with a fickle setup

2013-06-16 19:08:00

ARDMORE, Pa. — Even though he recorded his highest score at a major since turning professional, Tiger Woods said he would like to see the U.S. Open return to Merion. He's not sure if the U.S. Golf Assn. feels the same. "Certainly as a golf course,...

113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club

2013-06-14 13:32:20

Merion shows its teeth to golf's best

2013-06-14 20:10:00

ARDMORE, Pa. — Life went on in this leafy Philadelphia suburb Friday, despite near-catastrophic injuries inflicted on the egos of 156 golfers. They were playing in the U.S. Open. Friday, it was the U.S. Oops. It was a day featuring men thrashing...

Steve Stricker is quietly one shot behind at U.S. Open

2013-06-15 20:01:00

ARDMORE, Pa. — Steve Stricker, true to his personality, played another wild and crazy round in the U.S. Open golf tournament Saturday. One double bogey. Two birdies. Even-par 70. Also, one semi-fist pump and a smile, followed quickly by a return...

U.S. Open live updates: Phil Mickelson takes third-round lead

2013-06-15 16:55:00

When everyone else wilted, Phil Mickelson hung on. Coming down Merion Golf Club’s devious home stretch, Mickelson played a nervy game and, despite a finishing bogey, grabbed a one-stroke lead at the U.S. Open heading into Sunday. The fact that...

U.S. Open live updates: Phil Mickelson on top at three-under

2013-06-13 17:20:00

Buckle up, because it could be a rollerc-oaster ride at the U.S. Open. Just ask Lee Westwood. Hitting a wedge into the 12th green, Westwood watched his shot hit the “wicker” atop the flagstick. If there had been a flag there, the ball...

Tiger Woods struggles with rough, wrist at U.S. Open

2013-06-13 19:15:00

ARDMORE, Pa. — Because of two rain delays, the first round of the U.S. Open won't be completed until Friday morning. Phil Mickelson might not have to tee it up again for another 24 hours. Enough time to fly back to San Diego? "I don't want to...

Letters: Frank McCourt? Really?

2013-06-14 16:42:00

It doesn't say much for the intelligence of Guggenheim Management, the owner of the Dodgers, when Frank McCourt turned out to be the smartest guy in the room. Guggenheim, I have a house I'd like to sell you. It was appraised for $1 million, but I'll let...

No home-course advantage for Jim Furyk

2013-06-14 19:30:00

ARDMORE, Pa. — Jim Furyk was really looking forward to playing the U.S. Open at Merion. Maybe too much. Again. The West Chester, Pa., native now must look back on another disappointing showing in the Philadelphia region. "I had four events...

Tiger Woods during the final round of The U.S. Open at the Merion Golf Club on Sunday.

2013-06-16 00:00:00

Tiger Woods hits from the rough on the par-five second hole at Merion Golf Club during the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday.

2013-06-16 00:00:00

Caddie Joe LaCava and Tiger Woods walk up the second fairway Sunday during the final round of the U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club.

2013-06-16 00:00:00