McIlroy Will Miss Events to Prepare for Lawsuit
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Top-ranked Rory McIlroy said he would skip two upcoming tournaments in Shanghai in order to prepare for a lawsuit against his former management company.
Ilonen Takes Match Play Title
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ilonen defeated top-seeded Henrik Stenson, 3 and 1, to win the World Match Play Championship in Ash, England, for his second European Tour victory this season.
Joost Luiten Extends Unbeaten Run
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luiten extended his unbeaten run in the World Match Play Championship, routing Spain’s Pablo Larrazabal, 6 and 5, in the quarterfinals in Ash, England.
Marcus Fraser Leads in Hong Kong
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fraser of Australia shot a five-under-par 65 to take a one-shot lead after the third round of the Hong Kong Open, his first tournament after an eight-month injury layoff.
Graeme McDowell’s Comeback Falls Short
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The defending champion Graeme McDowell’s comeback fell short, while Henrik Stenson rallied from three holes down at the Volvo World Match Play Championship in Ash, England.
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‘No One Is Rooting for Him Harder Out There’
By KAREN CROUSE
Phil Mickelson and his longtime caddie, Jim Mackay, work together seamlessly and share a deep emotional bond exemplified by Mackay’s emotional reaction to Mickelson’s victory at the 2013 British Open.
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Caddie Who Mastered the Game
By DAVE ANDERSON
The British golfer Harry Vardon, the folk hero of professional golf’s formative era, inspired most of the game’s culture as it exists today, notably with his unmatched six British Open titles.
In St. Andrews, a Heavy Knock on a Neighbor’s Door
By KAREN CROUSE
For Louise Richardson, the principal of the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, the exclusion of female members by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club transcends gender politics. It has become a workplace hurdle.
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Wie’s Win Advances Surge by American Women
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Coupled with the recent success of No. 1-ranked Stacy Lewis, Michelle Wie reaching her long-awaited potential at the United States Women’s Open further heightened the profile of American women in the sport.
Kaymer, Leading All the Way, Wins by 8 for His First U.S. Open Title
By BILL PENNINGTON
Martin Kaymer, who opened the tournament with a course-record 65, closed with a 69 at Pinehurst No. 2 for a 72-hole total of nine-under-par 271. He finished eight strokes ahead of Erik Compton and Rickie Fowler.
Ready for Spotlight, a Course Is Restored to Its Shaggy Self
By BILL PENNINGTON
The Pinehurst No. 2 course, recently returned to its original appearance with irregular sand and native vegetation, will host the United States Open and the United States Women’s Open in the coming weeks.
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