Chambers Bay U.S. Open rich with possibilities
(Reuters) – There is no shortage of compelling storylines ahead of next week’s U.S. Open at Chambers Bay where the likely form of a struggling Tiger Woods is a major question mark on a links-style course that has sparked controversial debate.
Lincicome joins 11-way tie for Women’s PGA lead
RYE, New York (Reuters) – Brittany Lincicome used an eagle-three on the par-five 15th hole to grab a share of the early lead at three-under 70 midway through the opening round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on Thursday.
Fans prep for travel odyssey ahead of U.S. Open
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Washington (Reuters) – Fans hoping to watch next week’s U.S. Open at Chambers Bay must get there first, completing a daily odyssey of lengthy bus rides or carefully researched alternatives to find a course nestled between a leafy subu…
McIlroy’s preparations to be tested by Chambers Bay
(Reuters) – One criticism of world number one Rory McIlroy is that he does not always grind out a decent score when the going gets tough, a theory that likely will be put to the test in next week’s U.S. Open at Chambers Bay.
McIlroy, Spieth lead young gun U.S. Open challenge
(Reuters) – As golf’s best players converge on Chambers Bay in the Pacific Northwest for next week’s U.S. Open, much of the focus will be firmly fixed on the young guns who are likely to dominate in the majors for the foreseeable future.
British style U.S. Open may give Mickelson an edge
(Reuters) – Phil Mickelson is racing against father time as much as his competitors as he tries to complete a career grand slam of the four majors by winning the U.S. Open.
Nadal battles past Baghdatis in Stuttgart
(Reuters) – Two-times Wimbledon champion Rafa Nadal kicked off his grasscourt season with a 7-6(5) 6-7(4) 6-2 defeat of Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis at the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart on Thursday.
Azerbaijan rejects human rights violations claims on Games eve
BAKU (Reuters) – Azerbaijan rejected claims it had cracked down on human rights activists and political opponents ahead of the European Games starting on Friday, saying there were no political prisoners in its jails.
Klinsmann sets U.S. on path to higher goals
DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) – After stunning away wins over two European superpowers, U.S. coach Juergen Klinsmann’s “get-tough” policy of taking on the world’s best appears to be vindicated as his side can look to the next World Cup without an infe…
Korean Kim keeps errors away to grab lead in Thailand
(Reuters) – South Korea’s Kim Hyung-sung carded a bogey-free seven-under-par 65 to take a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the Thailand Open on Thursday.
