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Beau Hossler, 17, has fling at top of U.S. Open leaderboard
HERB GOULD: For a while there, it was a Cinderella Story. Then it turned into a fairy tale. You could almost hear Bill Murray chopping down flowers with that garden tool while he gushed about Beau Hossler. Then Hossler, like so many experienced world-class golfers around him, turned into a pumpkin.
Graeme McDowell sees ‘level par’ as winning score in U.S. Open
SAN FRANCISCO — Graeme McDowell won the 2010 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, just down the coast from here, by shooting even par for four days. McDowell believes that number could be a winner again this year. “Levelish. I don’t see it getting much away …
Luke Donald disappoints at U.S. Open
It was another major disappointment for Luke Donald at the U.S. Open. The former Northwestern star is the No. 1 ranked player in the world, but hasn’t been able to translate his skills to the major championships.
Tiger Woods takes patient path to contention in U.S. Open
SAN FRANCISCO — Maybe it’s too early to say Tiger Woods is back. Then again, maybe not. Even after shooting a disappointing 78, Masters champion Bubba Watson couldn’t help but grin at the tidy little 69 that Woods shot in the opening round of the …
First-round leader Michael Thompson is tuned into Olympic Club course
SAN FRANCISCO — At the Olympic Club, a U.S. Open venue known for surprise winners, it should come as no surprise that the first-round leader is hardly a heart throb. That’s fine with Michael Thompson, 27, a Tucson native who played college golf at Alabama. …
Bubba Watson marvels at Tiger Woods
It was a tough day at the office for Masters champion Bubba Watson. But even after shooting a disappointing 78, Watson couldn’t help but grin at the 69 Tiger Woods shot in the opening round of the U.S. Open at the Olympic Club on Thursday.
Tiger Woods 3 off leader Michael Thompson at U.S. Open
SAN FRANCISCO — Any comfort Michael Thompson took looking up at the leaderboard at The Olympic Club and finally seeing his name at the top fizzled fast when he saw the player one spot below. Tiger Woods. Thompson shot a 4-under 66 in the first …
Surprise winner has emerged all four times Olympic Club has hosted U.S. Open
SAN FRANCISCO — Four times, the U.S. Open has come to the Olympic Club. All four times, it has wound up with a surprise champion. In 1955, Jack Fleck shocked his idol, Ben Hogan, in a playoff. In 1966, Billy Casper defeated Arnold Palmer in …
U.S. Open at Olympic Club usually ends in surprise
SAN FRANCISCO—Four times, the U.S. Open has come to the Olympic Club. All four times, it has wound up with a surprise champion.
In 1955, Jack Fleck shocked his idol, Ben Hogan, in a playoff.
In 1966, Billy Casper defeated Arnold Palmer in a playoff …
Is Tiger Woods back with major win? He says it won’t be enough
SAN FRANCISCO — By Tiger Woods standards, it was pretty normal stuff. No excruciating questions about his personal life. No inquisitions about changing his inner circle, or even his swing. His balky knee was a non-issue. Love him or hate him, Tiger Woods enters the …
Top-ranked Luke Donald is taking aim at his first major
DUBLIN, Ohio — Luke Donald goes into the U.S. Open ranked No. 1 in the world. But to listen to the casual golf observer, that can mean only one thing. There must be a better system. Luke Donald? He isn’t an imposing figure, like Vijay …
Steve Stricker is stoked for U.S. Open
SILVIS, Ill. — One-half of a successful Ryder Cup/President’s Cup pairing, Steve Stricker is glad to see that the other half, Tiger Woods, is roaring again. “Very good for the Tour,’’ Stricker said when I asked him about Woods’ victory Sunday at the Memorial, a …
Phil Mickelson sent text to complain about cellphones during Memorial
DUBLIN, Ohio — The biggest distraction Jack Nicklaus ever faced on the golf course was from a helicopter. It’s an old story, but Nicklaus chuckled while recalling the time he lost his concentration when a chopper flew over Cherry Hills in the 1960 U.S. Open …
When Tiger Woods wins, people watch
NEW YORK — A Tiger Woods victory is still a big draw on TV. With Woods rallying for a win Sunday, the Memorial Tournament had its highest-rated final round in eight years. CBS said Monday the coverage earned a 3.8 rating and 9 share, up …
Tiger Woods comes back to life at the Memorial
For those who thought Tiger Woods’ run as the world’s best golfer was over, the 747-sized roar that emanated from the 16th green at Muirfield Village likely shocked them to their senses.
