
By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press
“I want to send an unreserved apology. I did not want to offend anyone,” Garcia said Wednesday. “My answer was totally stupid and out of place.”

By Associated Press
"He called me a whiner. That's probably right," Garcia told reporters. "It's also probably the first thing he's told you guys that's true in 15 years. I know what he is like. You guys are finding out."

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press
The new rule does not ban the long putters, only the way they commonly are used. Golfers no longer will be able to anchor the club against their bodies to create the effect of a hinge.

By Joseph White - Associated Press
Hardly the best of the friends, the Woods-Garcia relationship hit petty proportions during this month's Players Championship over a dispute as to whether Woods inadvertently or maliciously — or somewhere in between — disrupted the Spaniard's swing when they were paired together during the tournament's third round.

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press
Venturi died 12 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He couldn't make it to the induction. His sons, Matt and Tim, accepted on his behalf after an emotional tribute by Jim Nantz, who worked alongside Venturi at CBS.

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press
Woods ended a weekend of verbal sparring with Garcia by doing what he does best — closing out tournaments, even if he let this one turn into a tense duel over the final hour at the TPC Sawgrass. Tied with Garcia with two holes to play, Woods won by finding land on the last two holes for par to close with a 2-under 70. If only it were that simple for the Spaniard.

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press
Garcia didn't back away from sharing his feelings about Woods. "I'm not going to lie, he's not my favorite guy to play with," Garcia said told Sky Sports. "He's not the nicest guy on tour."

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press
Castro hit shots to tap-in range on the famed 17th and 18th holes on his way to a 9-under 63. That tied the course record held by Greg Norman and Fred Couples, and gave him a three-shot lead over Rory McIlroy.

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press
The lawsuit said the tour notified Singh on Feb. 19 that he was to be suspended for 90 days. Singh appealed. Last week, commissioner Tim Finchem said the tour was dropping its case based on new information from the World Anti-Doping Agency.

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times
Donald Trump is expanding golfing operations into the Middle East, with plans to open a course in Dubai.

By Doug Ferguson - Associated Press
A week like no other at Quail Hollow held one final surprise Sunday when 22-year-old rookie Derek Ernst birdied the 18th hole to force a playoff, and then won the Wells Fargo Championship on the first extra hole against David Lynn of England.

By Wayne Staats - The Augusta Chronicle
Cabrera's quest for a second Masters Tournament win would end at the second playoff hole, with a congratulatory hug for Adam Scott.
By The Associated Press - Associated Press
Heather Bowie Young made five straight birdies while jumping from one side of the golf course to the other. Silvia Cavalleri was hitting the ball so well Friday she was sorry the Bahamas Classic was held on only 12 holes. Published May 24, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The head of the European golf tour apologized for using the term "colored" during a live television interview Thursday in which he was reacting to the spat between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia. Published May 23, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The head of the European golf tour has apologized for using the term "colored" during a live television interview in which he was reacting to the spat between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia. Published May 23, 2013
By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press
Faced with a flooded course in which some fairways were more suited for fishing than playing golf, the LPGA Tour found a unique solution Thursday. It shortened the Ocean Club to 12 holes for at least the first round of its inaugural Bahamas Classic. Published May 23, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The head of the European golf tour has apologized for using the term "colored" during a live television interview in which he was reacting to the spat between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia. Published May 23, 2013
By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press
When Chris Williams found out he was the No. 1 ranked amateur golfer in the world, it came in the same way he's learned about many of the other accolades in his career. Published May 23, 2013
By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press
Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods for saying he would serve fried chicken if they were to have dinner at the U.S. Open, an ugly addition to nearly two weeks of verbal sparring. Published May 23, 2013
By The Associated Press - Associated Press
Colonial member Ryan Palmer shot an 8-under 62 on Thursday to match the first-round record at Hogan's Alley and take a one-stroke lead over John Rollins. Published May 23, 2013
By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press
Fuzzy Zoeller says he's "paid his dues" after his infamous remarks about Tiger Woods ordering fried chicken for the Masters champions dinner, and believes similar comments made by Sergio Garcia will eventually blow over. Published May 23, 2013
By Mike Harris - The Washington Times
Where do we even begin? Let's go local and discuss Nationals reliever Rafael Soriano. Don't go anywhere, Sergio Garcia, Alex Ovechkin, George McPhee and Ryan Mattheus — you're next. Published May 23, 2013
By RUSTY MILLER - Associated Press
There isn't a pro golfer who doesn't have a story about a "Play That Funky Music" ringtone coming from the gallery during a backswing, or the time a tourist with a flip phone was snapping photos in the middle of a critical putt. Published May 23, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Rory McIlroy has dispelled any split in his relationship with longtime friend Graeme McDowell. Published May 22, 2013
By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press
Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods for saying he would serve fried chicken if they were to have dinner at the U.S. Open, an ugly addition to nearly two weeks of verbal sparring. Published May 22, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Rickie Fowler is encouraging fans attending the Colonial to contribute to relief efforts after the deadly tornado this week in Oklahoma. Published May 22, 2013