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Tom Watson dubbed 2014 U.S. Ryder Cup captain

The PGA of America announced today that Tom Watson will serve as captain of the United States Ryder Cup team in 2014 at Gleneagles in Scotland.

This fulfills the hoopla surrounding Watson since Sunday when he acknowledged in Australia that he'd love a chance to return to the helm. He captained the victorious U.S. squad at The Belfry in England in 1993. "I was waiting for about 20 years to get the call," Watson said this morning. "I loved it the first time. I'm a great fan of the Ryder Cup. It's a great honor to be able to do it again." The European captain is expected to be named next month.
Source: PGA.com
Thu, Dec 13, 2012 10:28:00 AM
Chris Williams turns pro for the Travelers

Chris Williams is scheduled to compete at this week's Travelers Championship.

If you don't know his name, consider yourself already behind. The former first-team All-American from the University of Washington and 2011 Walker Cupper turned professional for this week's PGA TOUR stop in Connecticut. He won the 2013 Ben Hogan Award and was atop the World Amateur Golf Ranking when he inked the paperwork to play for pay. Williams signed with Excel Sports Management, which represents Tiger Woods, Matt Kuchar, Gary Woodland and Patrick Cantlay, the last of whom turned pro at last year's Travelers. This is the first of four scheduled sponsor exemptions for Williams, who will turn 22 years old on Friday. He's lined up berths in next week's AT&T National as well as the Reno-Tahoe Open (Aug. 1-4) and Wyndham Championship (Aug. 15-18).
Source: Sean Martin on Twitter
Jun 20 - 2:03 AM
Woods (elbow) will not play the AT&T National

Tiger Woods will not compete in next week's AT&T National due to a strain in his left elbow.

In a statement on his website, Woods said, "I was examined after I returned home from the U.S. Open, and the doctors determined I have a left elbow strain. I have been advised to take a few weeks off, rest and undergo treatment. I'll be ready to go for the British Open, and I'm looking forward to playing at Muirfield. I would like to extend my regrets to AT&T, our sponsors and the fans in the Washington, D.C., area. The AT&T National means a lot to me and my foundation. It's especially difficult not defending at my own tournament. It's going to be a great event, and I look forward to being there to provide my support." Woods was clearly in some pain at Merion last week. He admitted that he's been dealing with discomfort since THE PLAYERS, which he won. Look for him to return to competition at The Open Championship on July 18-21.
Source: TigerWoods.com
Jun 19 - 1:56 PM
Jarrod Lyle targets mid-2014 for a comeback

In a long-read update at PGATOUR.com, Jarrod Lyle has circled the middle of next year to return to competition.

While the Aussie has beaten acute myeloid leukemia a second time, life as a touring professional just doesn't pick up where it left off. "It’d be different if I was just coming back from a torn hamstring or something like that," he said. "But it’s not, and there is still a lot of unknown about things like how much flying I’ll be able to do and until all the questions like that are crossed off I don’t know when exactly I’ll be back. It’s a matter of getting all the way healthy and staying healthy and making sure that this horrible disease doesn’t come back again." Whenever he returns, he'll be equipped with 20 starts on a medical extension in the reshuffle category to earn $285,825 and a promotion to the Major Medical category.
Source: PGATOUR.com
Jun 18 - 12:23 PM
Lickliter II co-medals at Travelers qualifier

Frank Lickliter II turned in a 3-under-par 32-35=67 at Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam, good for a share of medalist honors in today's open qualifier for the Travelers Championship.

The two-time PGA TOUR winner circled four birdies against one bogey, as did Jay McLuen, who also posted 3-under 32-35=67. Former TOUR members Fran Quinn (bogey-free, 35-33=68; 2 birdies) and David Branshaw (36-32=68; 1 eagle [on the par-4 second hole], 2 birdies, 2 bogeys) secured the other two berths into the tournament proper. The field at TPC River Highlands is now complete at 156.
Source: PGA - Connecticut Section
Jun 17 - 4:48 PM
Mahan secures 2014 Masters, U.S. Open spots

Hunter Mahan played his final round of the U.S. Open in birdie-free 5-over-par 75 to drop into a tie for fourth at 5-over 285.

Mahan was one of four with a chance to win late in the day, but he played his final four holes in 4-over with a double bogey on 15 and bogeys on 17 and 18. If there is a silver lining, it's that the top four and ties earn exemptions into the 2014 Masters. The top 10 and ties earn a trip to Pinehurst for the 2014 U.S. Open. The full list of qualifiers: Justin Rose (win), Phil Mickelson (T2), Jason Day (T2), Jason Dufner (T4), Ernie Els (T4), Billy Horschel (T4), Luke Donald (T8), Steve Stricker (T8), Hideki Matsuyama (T10), Nicolas Colsaerts (T10), Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano (T10) and Rickie Fowler (T10).
Jun 16 - 7:42 PM
Mickelson once again a U.S. Open runner-up

Phil Mickelson knows the feeling of being a U.S. Open runner-up well, as his 3-over-par 73 dropped him into a tie for second with Jason Day at 3-over 283 for his sixth runner-up in this event.

After a pair of double bogeys and a birdie on his front nine at Merion, Mickelson jumped into a tie for the lead when his approach from the rough on the par-4 10th found the bottom of the cup. With a first U.S. Open trophy within his grasp, he then went on to play his final eight holes in birdie-free 3-over. He needed a birdie at the 18th to force a playoff with Justin Rose, but missed the green short with his approach and ran his chip well past the hole for an eventual bogey.
Jun 16 - 7:36 PM
J. Rose blooms at Merion; first major victory

Justin Rose survived a grueling day at Merion Golf Club, grinding out an even-par 70 in the final round to make the U.S. Open his first triumph in a major championship.

His round offered plenty of drama, circling five birdies and squaring five bogeys to just eight pars. His final birdie came at the par-3 13th, and he would hold on down the stretch with bogeys at 14 and 16 to go with pars at 15, 17 and 18. He was inches away from becoming the only man to birdie the 18th hole all weekend with a precise chip, but the tap-in par proved enough, as his 1-over 281 held up. Rose looked to the sky and fought back tears rather unsuccessfully as his thoughts wandered. He joins a large group of first-time major champions over the last several years, the most recent of which being Adam Scott at the Masters two months ago. Rose is the fifth consecutive first-time winner at the U.S. Open. He's also the first Englishman since Tony Jacklin at Hazeltine in 1970 to win this tournament.
Jun 16 - 7:31 PM
Parel wins Air Capital; first Web.com title

Scott Parel broke through to win his first Web.com Tour event at the Air Capital Classic with a 7-under-par 32-32=64 in the final round.

The 48-year-old veteran was making his 171st start on the Web.com Tour, and his 18-under 69-66-67-64=266 easily placed him three clear of Alex Aragon. Parel circled six birdies and one eagle to just one bogey in his final lap around Crestview CC. The eagle came at the par-5 14th, where he also recorded an eagle in the third round. Ball-striking was the key to his week, finishing fifth in both driving accuracy and GIR. With this victory, he moves to 14th on the money list and ensures a spot in the four-tournament playoff for a 2013-14 PGA TOUR card. He is well positioned to finish his season inside the top 25 of the money list, which would also result in a TOUR card.
Jun 16 - 4:49 PM
Stefani improves by 16; aces 17th at Merion

Shawn Stefani fired a 1-under-par 69 in the final round of the U.S. Open that included a hole in one on the par-3 17th.

Almost as impressive as the ace for Stefani was the fact that he improved 16 strokes from his third-round 85. He's been playing solid golf lately, leading after 54 holes at last week's FedEx. St. Jude Classic. That he made the cut at Merion and spun a final-round 69 makes his snowman in the third round look more like an anomaly than an indictment on the state of his game.
Jun 16 - 1:52 PM
Thornton breaks through on the European Tour

With a par on the first hole of sudden death at the Najeti Hotels et Golfs Open in St. Omer, France, Simon Thornton defeated Tjaart van der Walt to secure his first victory on the European Tour.

Although he shared leads along the way, van der Walt was bidding for a wire-to-wire title. Thornton was one of three 54-hole leaders -- Baptiste Chapellan was the third -- before he and van der Walt closed with 1-under-par 70s to post 5-under 279 and force the playoff at Aa St. Omer Golf Club. In the head-to-head conclusion, the Irishman two-putted for a standard-issue par at the par-4 18th while South Africa's van der Walt found a greenside bunker out of which he failed to get up and down. (Chapellan faded to a T15 with a 77.) Thornton entered the week slotted 753rd in the Official World Golf Ranking. Today's breakthrough could bump him inside the top 300.
Jun 16 - 11:33 AM
Mickelson 18 holes from first U.S. Open title

Phil Mickelson turned in an even-par 70 in the third round of the U.S. Open and carries a one-stroke lead into the final round at 1-under 209.

Mickelson ended a stretch of 28 holes with just one birdie when he rolled in a short birdie at the par-4 10th, then added two more at 11 and 17. Those served to erase bogeys at three, five and the difficult 18th. It's well documented that he's a five-time runner-up in this event, and he now stands an excellent chance to finally hoist the trophy on his birthday in Sunday's final round. His ball-striking has been solid this week, splitting 71 percent of Merion's fairways and landing 72 percent of his GIR.
Jun 15 - 8:11 PM


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