Friday, June 15, 2012

Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: McIlroy, Donald and Watson miss cut at US Open (The Associated Press)

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McIlroy, Donald and Watson miss cut at US Open (The Associated Press)
Jun 16th 2012, 03:33

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts after bogeying the 18th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament Thursday, June 14, 2012, at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The record-setting U.S. Open winner. The Masters champion. The top-ranked player in the world.


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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: Early finish to McIlroy's Open title defense (Reuters)

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Early finish to McIlroy's Open title defense (Reuters)
Jun 16th 2012, 03:57

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twelve months after stunning the golfing world with a regal eight-shot victory at the U.S. Open, a frustrated Rory McIlroy missed the cut on his title defense at the brutally difficult Olympic Club. The Northern Irish world number two struggled to a three-over-par 73 in Friday's second round to finish at 10-over 150, two strokes off the cutline. "Obviously I'm disappointed. It wasn't the way I wanted to play," McIlroy told reporters after racking up five bogeys and just two birdies in fast-running conditions on a sun-drenched afternoon. ...

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GOLF.com RSS Feed: Casey Martin missed the cut at the U.S. Open, but this time the game embraced him

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Casey Martin missed the cut at the U.S. Open, but this time the game embraced him
Jun 16th 2012, 00:41

Casey Martin, US Open at Olympic Club, Friday
Damon Hack
Casey Martin missed the cut, but unlike his last Open, this time the game embraced him.

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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: An admirable effort (PGA Tour)

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An admirable effort (PGA Tour)
Jun 16th 2012, 02:36

Casey Martin, his right leg aching for two straight days, shot respectable rounds of 74-75 on a brutally tough golf course, not bad for a guy who hadn't competed seriously for six years. This might be his last hurrah, though he isn't about to concede it.

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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: US Open Glance (The Associated Press)

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US Open Glance (The Associated Press)
Jun 16th 2012, 02:18

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) A quick look Friday at the second round of the U.S. Open on The Olympic Club's 7,170-yard, par-70 Lake Course:

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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: Honored by the Qeen (PGA Tour)

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Honored by the Qeen (PGA Tour)
Jun 16th 2012, 02:47

Luke Donald has been recognized by Queen Elizabeth II for spending almost a year at the top of the world rankings. The Englishman, who has spent 48 weeks as No. 1, was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire.

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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: Patient Tiger back at the top in a major (Reuters)

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Patient Tiger back at the top in a major (Reuters)
Jun 16th 2012, 03:07

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - It was not easy going in swirling winds on a lightning-fast layout but Tiger Woods was delighted be back in the position he covets after moving into a tie for the lead in Friday's second round at the U.S. Open. Four long years after he last won a major title, Woods stayed patient on the frustratingly difficult Lake Course at the Olympic Club, grinding out a level-par 70 to join fellow Americans Jim Furyk and David Toms at the top of the leaderboard. ...

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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: Tour Report: Phil’s ‘breakthrough’ leads to 71 (PGA Tour)

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Tour Report: Phil's 'breakthrough' leads to 71 (PGA Tour)
Jun 16th 2012, 02:24

By Mike McAllister, PGATOUR.COM SAN FRANCISCO — Phil Mickelson went to the range Thursday afternoon following a disappointing start to the U.S. Open. It was time well spent. Mickelson shot a 1-over 71 in Friday's second round that left him safely inside the cutline at 7 over. He credited his bounce-back round to a "breakthrough" [...]

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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: Key Hole at US Open (The Associated Press)

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Key Hole at US Open (The Associated Press)
Jun 16th 2012, 02:31

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) A glance at the key hole Friday at the U.S. Open:

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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: Tour Report: Interesting tidbits through 36 holes (PGA Tour)

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Tour Report: Interesting tidbits through 36 holes (PGA Tour)
Jun 16th 2012, 03:01

SAN FRANCISCO – A few 36-hole notes from the Elias Sports Bureau: Jim Furyk has demonstrated some steady play, carding 29 pars.  It is the most pars carded through the first 36 holes of a U.S. Open since Justin Leonard in 2008, who carded 31 pars at Torrey Pines. … Tiger Woods has hit 75 [...]

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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: Tour Report: Toms rebounds from bad impression (PGA Tour)

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Tour Report: Toms rebounds from bad impression (PGA Tour)
Jun 16th 2012, 02:50

By Mike McAllister, PGATOUR.COM SAN FRANCISCO — David Toms was paired with Davis Love III in the first two rounds last week in Memphis. On a TPC Southwind course that favors his game, Toms shot 74-75 and failed to make the cut at the FedEx St. Jude Classic — and no doubt, failed to make [...]

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GOLF.com RSS Feed: How can you tell that Tiger Woods is back? The proof is in the tempo

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How can you tell that Tiger Woods is back? The proof is in the tempo
Jun 15th 2012, 21:19

Tiger Woods, Round 2, 2012 U.S. Open
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Garrity: Tiger recap

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GOLF.com RSS Feed: Luke Donald awarded MBE in Queen's birthday honors

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Luke Donald awarded MBE in Queen's birthday honors
Jun 15th 2012, 23:35

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Luke Donald has been recognized by Queen Elizabeth II for spending almost a year at the top of golf's world ranking.

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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: Three tied after two (PGA Tour)

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Three tied after two (PGA Tour)
Jun 16th 2012, 01:54

Jim Furyk shot a 69 Friday, while David Toms and Tiger Woods carded 70s. The three major champions share the lead after a brutal 36 holes at The Olympic Club, where they are the only players under par heading into the weekend.

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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: Tour Report: Toms joins the leaders at 1 under (PGA Tour)

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Tour Report: Toms joins the leaders at 1 under (PGA Tour)
Jun 16th 2012, 01:41

SAN FRANCISCO – David Toms finished with an even-par 70 in Saturday's second round, leaving him at 1 under for the tournament and tied with Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk for the lead. Although several players are still on the course,  that 1 under total is likely to hold up for the lead. If it [...]

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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: Tour Report: Tricky pins but G-Mac says course ‘fair’ (PGA Tour)

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Tour Report: Tricky pins but G-Mac says course 'fair' (PGA Tour)
Jun 16th 2012, 01:19

By Mike McAllister, PGATOUR.COM SAN FRANCISCO — Graeme McDowell was asked Friday what kind of message he would send to USGA Executive Director Mike Davis in terms of the weekend course setup at the Olympic Club. G-Mac's response? "Be nice to us." McDowell McDowell, who shot a 2-over 72 on Friday that leaves him 1 [...]

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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: Champion plodders (PGA Tour)

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Champion plodders (PGA Tour)
Jun 16th 2012, 01:06

Whether you think the word, 'plodder,' is offensive or not, one thing is for sure: if you can plod along at a U.S. Open, you're going to do well. That's where Graeme McDowell and Jim Furyk find themselves at Olympic Club.

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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: Column: McIlroy the 'next Tiger Woods?' Not yet (The Associated Press)

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Column: McIlroy the 'next Tiger Woods?' Not yet (The Associated Press)
Jun 16th 2012, 01:27

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament Thursday, June 14, 2012, at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

A year after posting the lowest score ever to win the U.S. Open and being anointed the latest ''next Tiger Woods,'' Rory McIlroy won't be around for the weekend to defend his title.


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GOLF.com RSS Feed: Jim Furyk and Graeme McDowell continue resurgence at Olympic Club

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Jim Furyk and Graeme McDowell continue resurgence at Olympic Club
Jun 15th 2012, 21:16

Jim Furyk and Graeme McDowell
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Jim Furyk and Graeme McDowell continue resurgence at Olympic Club

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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: Olympic's first 6 living up to nasty Open billing (The Associated Press)

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Olympic's first 6 living up to nasty Open billing (The Associated Press)
Jun 16th 2012, 00:31

Martin Kaymer, of Germany, hits a drive on the third tee during the second round of the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament Friday, June 15, 2012, at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Seventeen-year-old Beau Hossler had sole possession of the lead at the U.S. Open on Friday after a birdie on No. 1.


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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: Tour Report: Hole by hole: Tiger, Bubba and Phil (PGA Tour)

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Tour Report: Hole by hole: Tiger, Bubba and Phil (PGA Tour)
Jun 16th 2012, 00:03

How/Getty Images Tiger Woods started the second round three strokes off the pace. SAN FRANCISCO — A huge gallery has turned out on a breezy, sunny Friday to escort Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson around The Olympic Club during the second round of the U.S. Open. Woods played the best on Thursday, firing [...]

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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: Donald awarded OBE in Queen's birthday honors (The Associated Press)

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Donald awarded OBE in Queen's birthday honors (The Associated Press)
Jun 15th 2012, 23:23

Luke Donald, of England, hits a shot on the 13th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament Friday, June 15, 2012, at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

LONDON (AP) Luke Donald has been recognized by Queen Elizabeth II for spending almost a year at the top of golf's world ranking.


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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: Furyk once again looks a perfect fit for a U.S. Open (Reuters)

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Furyk once again looks a perfect fit for a U.S. Open (Reuters)
Jun 15th 2012, 23:31

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Jim Furyk may possess one of the most unorthodox swings in the game but he and U.S. Opens seem to fit like hand and glove. The straight-hitting Furyk has five top-five finishes in the year's second major, including his breakthrough win at Olympia Fields in 2003, and he was once again back in contention for the title after Friday's second round. "I'm obviously happy," American Furyk told reporters after carding a one-under-par 69 in tricky scoring conditions at a firm and fast-running Olympic Club to hold the early clubhouse lead. "I feel good about the score. ...

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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: The world No. 1 only plays for 2 days (The Associated Press)

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The world No. 1 only plays for 2 days (The Associated Press)
Jun 15th 2012, 22:54

Matt Kuchar acknowledges the crowd after making a putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament Thursday, June 14, 2012, at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Luke Donald doesn't regret not coming to The Olympic Club ahead of the U.S. Open to learn the golf course.


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GOLF.com RSS Feed: Beware the ball-eating trees of Olympic Club

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Beware the ball-eating trees of Olympic Club
Jun 15th 2012, 20:22

Lost balls at Olympic
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Bastable: Ball-eating trees at Olympic

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GOLF.com RSS Feed: Tiger grabs U.S. Open lead, then loses it

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Tiger grabs U.S. Open lead, then loses it
Jun 15th 2012, 22:55

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As quick as Tiger Woods grabbed the U.S. Open lead he lost it. That's the kind of week it has been so far at The Olympic Club.

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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: Casey Martin returns to Olympic with strong effort (The Associated Press)

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Casey Martin returns to Olympic with strong effort (The Associated Press)
Jun 15th 2012, 22:58

Casey Martin acknowledges the crowd on the 18th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament Thursday, June 14, 2012, at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The putt on the last hole hurt, and so did Casey Martin's leg. He limped off the final green uncertain of his chances of playing on the weekend, though that didn't seem to matter to the crowd gathered on the hillside above.


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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: McIlroy's title defense at Olympic all but over (Reuters)

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McIlroy's title defense at Olympic all but over (Reuters)
Jun 15th 2012, 22:31

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Twelve months after stunning the golfing world with a regal eight-shot victory at the U.S. Open, a frustrated Rory McIlroy was likely to miss the cut on his title defense at the brutally difficult Olympic Club. The Northern Irish world number two struggled to a three-over-par 73 in Friday's second round to finish at 10-over 150, four strokes off the projected cutline. "Obviously I'm disappointed. It wasn't the way I wanted to play," McIlroy told reporters after racking up five bogeys and just two birdies in fast-running conditions on a sun-drenched afternoon. ...

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Yahoo! Sports - Golf News: Tour Report: McIlroy plays better, still disappointed (PGA Tour)

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Tour Report: McIlroy plays better, still disappointed (PGA Tour)
Jun 15th 2012, 22:13

By Mike McAllister, PGATOUR.COM SAN FRANCISCO — Rory McIlroy went through a stretch of three straight missed cuts on two continents. But then last week, he finished tied for seventh at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. So the question upon entering this week's U.S. Open was this: which McIlroy would show up at the Olympic [...]

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