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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Golf

The 11-year-old Lucy Li broke ground this year by competing in the United States Women's Open.
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The 11-year-old Lucy Li broke ground this year by competing in the United States Women's Open.

The recent ouster of Ted Bishop, the P.G.A. of America president, over comments labeling Ian Poulter a “little girl” revealed how deeply ingrained sexism remains in golf.

Torrid Stretch of Birdies Gives Jessica Korda the Lead

Korda rebounded from an opening double bogey for a share of the second-round lead in the Blue Bay L.P.G.A. in Hainan Island, China.

Will MacKenzie Gets Hole in One and Shares Lead

MacKenzie made a hole in one and finished with a five-under-par 65 and a share of the lead with Andrew Svoboda in the McGladrey Classic in St. Simons Island, Ga.

P.G.A. Official Is Ousted

Ted Bishop was removed as president of the P.G.A. of America over remarks directed at Ian Poulter.

Four Share Lead

Erik Compton, Brian Harman, Michael Thompson and Will MacKenzie shared the first-round lead in the McGladrey Classic in Sea Island, Ga.

Editors' Picks
‘No One Is Rooting for Him Harder Out There’

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.

Sports of The Times
Caddie Who Mastered the Game

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

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.

On Golf
Wie’s Win Advances Surge by American Women

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

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

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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