Graeme McDowell's 2011 didn't go exactly as planned. So what's in store for the 2010 U.S. Open champ and European Ryder Cup hero? ESPN.com's Bob Harig examines the situation.
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Louis Oosthuizen holed a 35-foot birdie putt on No. 17 to top fellow South African Tjaart van der Walt and retain his title at the Africa Open.
Our countdown of Players to Watch for 2012 continues Wednesday with a player fans can’t wait to see in the winner’s circle. There’s no doubt Rickie Fowler has charisma and charm, but can he win on the PGA TOUR? It hasn’t happened stateside yet, but after beating U.S. Open champ Rory McIlroy by six shots [...]![]()
PGA Tour event Oct. 6-9 in San Martin adds two-time U.S. Open champ to a strong field that already includes Tiger Woods.
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Three-time major winner Ernie Els and two-time U.S. Open champ Retief Goosen are among the players who say they’ll enter next week’s Wyndham Championship.
The field for the Wyndham Championship is shaping up to be one of the best in its 72-year history. Louis Oosthuizen, the 2010 British Open champ; Ian Poulter and Anthony Kim are the most recent additions to the field, The tournament, which is the final event in which players can earn points toward qualifying for [...]![]()
By Helen Ross, PGATOUR.COM AKRON, Ohio — Looks like we may be seeing Rory McIlroy playing a full schedule on the PGA TOUR next year. “I’m leaning towards taking my card up again definitely,” the reigning U.S. Open champ said on Wednesday at Firestone Country Club. “I feel as if I play my best golf [...]![]()
After winning the British Open on Sunday, 42-year-old Darren Clarke said text messages sent to him by Tiger Woods the night before the final round inspired him to win. Clarke, who won the Open Championship in his 20th career appearance, hadn’t placed inside the top 10 of a major in a decade and hadn’t placed in the top 20 in six years. Before his rousing 5-under-par 275 at Royal St. George’s …
The trophy that Paula Creamer kept on her kitchen table for a year won’t be coming home. This version of the U.S. Women’s Open still has a few more holes left to be played Monday, but Creamer’s reign as champion will come to an end when it’s over. Creamer stood at 7 over for the tournament when play was suspended Sunday because of darkness.
The myth of Tiger Woods couldn’t die until someone was ready to take his place. Enter U.S. Open champ Rory McIlroy.
The myth of Tiger Woods couldn’t die until someone was ready to take his place. Enter U.S. Open champ Rory McIlroy.


