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Ryder Cup: Americans take 5-3 lead after first day
Bubba Watson didn’t want the usual golf hush on the first tee. He urged the crowd to cheer, then boomed the ball down the right side with serious hang time. ‘‘It’s the Ryder Cup,’’ Watson said. ‘‘Why not have fun?’’ Behind the 16th green, after …
Rory McIlroy swooshes Titleist aside
Rory McIlroy is a free agent when it comes to golf equipment. McIlroy and Acushnet Co., which has supplied the 23-year-old star with Titleist and FootJoy equipment since he turned pro in 2007, said Tuesday they will not extend their relationship after this year. Acushnet …
Tiger Woods would like to captain Ryder Cup team someday
BELEK, Turkey — Tiger Woods hopes to captain the U.S. Ryder Cup team someday. He still plans to play in a few more before that happens. Woods is coming off a disappointing performance at Medinah. He secured only half a point in his seventh Ryder …
Team USA suffers epic meltdown in final day of Ryder Cup
Everything that could go wrong did go wrong. Leading 10-6 heading into the 12 singles matches Sunday, Team USA was shocked at Medinah by Europe and lost the Ryder Cup 141/2 to 131/2. The Euros won eight of the first 11 matches, including the first …
Love’s great picks turning Ryder Cup into Davis Cup
Davis Love III downplayed his player-friendly approach as U.S. Ryder Cup captain. “It’s easy to have a plan when you have great players,” Love said. “The way they’re playing, anything would’ve worked.” Love, though, deserves credit for his four captain’s picks, which were made at …
Which Tiger Woods will we get? Pointless Tiger or Sunday Tiger
The PGA of America is inviting fans to participate in a “Red Out” on Sunday to support the U.S. Ryder Cup team at Medinah. That’s the trademark color of Sunday Tiger, an intimidating and unstoppable bionic being in black slacks who consistently used to steamroll …
Team USA takes 10-6 lead in Ryder Cup heading into final day
Will Team Europe be buoyed by the five consecutive birdies on the last five holes by Ian Poulter in the afternoon matches Saturday that essentially saved it from irrelevance? That question will be answered Sunday at Medinah. Just when it appeared as though the final …
British fans enjoying themselves in Ryder gallery
Any patch of partially shaded ground in front of a bar would do for Mark and Kevin Farmer and Stuart Driver. The three of them — along with five other friends nattily clad in U.K. flags — had ambled over from the first hole to …
US in command with 10-6 lead at Ryder Cup going in to final day
It was another full out assault by the Americans in the second round of the Ryder Cup Saturday at Medinah. The Americans catapulted out of the gate in the morning and took a 10-6 lead going into the final round. Only the American team from 1999 was able to overcome a four-point deficit in the history of the Ryder Cup.
Tiger Woods will Ryde the bench
And on the second day, Tiger Woods rested. For the first time in his Ryder Cup career, Woods will miss a session. He’s not among the eight Americans who will play foursome Saturday morning. The expectation leading up to the Ryder Cup at Medinah was …
Mickelson loves teaming up with lively Bradley
Phil Mickelson was happy to play with Keegan Bradley in both Ryder Cup sessions Friday at Medinah. Really, really happy. “I love, love playing with this man,” Mickelson gushed. “He’s just so fun, loves the game and plays with such excitement. And, man, can he …
Rory McIlroy scoffs at bull’s-eye on his back for Ryder Cup at Medinah
In golf’s version of “Gunfight at the O.K. Corral,’’ one man wields the most dangerous six-iron (and driver, wedge and putter) in the Midwest. Say hello to Rory McIlroy...
Tiger Woods, Steve Stricker anchor morning alternate-shot matches for Team USA
Now it’s here. After a seemingly interminable buildup, the first Ryder Cup matches will be played at Medinah on Friday morning. And it looks as if the Americans are going to have to play some seriously good golf to avoid falling behind after the quartet …
Team USA stumps for fervent (but respectful) fan support
Good morning, Chicago. Team USA is hoping you’re ready to make some noise at Medinah. “We’ve got to feel the presence of the crowd,’’ Phil Mickelson said. “We need the support. We need the energy they provide for us to play our best golf. The …
Smiles might foretell turnaround for Tiger Woods at Ryder Cup
SEAN JENSEN: By most standards, Tiger Woods had a memorable season, winning three tournaments and remaining in contention for the FedEx Cup until the very end. But, by his standard, Woods had a forgettable season.
