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 David Westin - The Augusta Chronicle
Adam Scott made history Sunday, becoming the first Australian to win the Masters Tournament. Scott, who also became the first player to use a long putter to win a green jacket, drained a 15-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole to defeat Angel Cabrera.
By Wayne Staats - The Augusta Chronicle
Woods, who has never won a major without at least sharing the lead going into Sunday, tried to be a chaser in the final round but didn't get a birdie until No. 9.
By Brent Maycock - The Augusta Chronicle
He could only watch as countryman Adam Scott became Australia's first Masters champion, sinking a birdie putt on the second playoff hole for the victory.
By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press
When Australian golfer Marc Leishman heard about the December shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School, he immediately went to his computer to look at a map. Published May 14, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The LPGA Tour will have two tournaments in Alabama again starting in 2014. Published May 14, 2013
By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press
Tiger Woods has faced more scrutiny that any other golfer from his generation. Maybe ever. Published May 14, 2013
By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press
Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus have never had a conversation longer than a couple of minutes, and rarely about golf. Maybe it's because they already think along the same lines when it comes to winning tournaments. Published May 13, 2013
By MARK LONG - Associated Press
Jeff Maggert will remember one thing about The Players Championship. Published May 12, 2013
By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press
Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia are part of a three-way tie for the lead at The Players Championship, both going after golf's richest prize without the pleasure of being in the same group for the final round at the TPC Sawgrass. Published May 12, 2013
By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press
Former champion Henrik Stenson surged into the lead at The Players Championship before storms delayed the third round Saturday. Published May 11, 2013
By MARK LONG - Associated Press
Lee Westwood swung and missed on Moving Day at The Players Championship. Published May 11, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The World Cup of Golf will be held at Royal Melbourne in November the week after the Australian Masters. Published May 11, 2013
By MARK LONG - Associated Press
Playing with a heavy heart and the initials "CA" on his hat, Ryan Palmer managed to keep his composure before and during the second round of The Players Championship on Friday. Published May 10, 2013
By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy had their best start ever in The Players Championship. Published May 9, 2013
By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press
Rory McIlroy won two major championships at age 23. He was the youngest player since Tiger Woods to reach No. 1 in the world. He was won the money titles on the PGA Tour and European Tour in the same season. Published May 9, 2013
By JIM LITKE - Associated Press
Vijay Singh is suing the PGA Tour for exposing him to "public humiliation and ridicule" by investigating his use of deer-antler spray. Published May 9, 2013
