Sports / Golf

Hoffman fires 61 to seize lead 22 Jun 2013 - 03:25 am

CROMWELL, Connecticut: Charley Hoffman fired a nine-under-par 61 yesterday to seize a one-stroke lead over fellow American Hunter Mahan after round one of...

Golf: Woods out of action until Open due to elbow strain 21 Jun 2013 - 12:10 am

LONDON: Tiger Woods has been diagnosed with a left elbow strain that will keep him out of competition until next month’s British Open...

Rose’s victory at US Open inspires English golfers 19 Jun 2013 - 12:39 am

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania: Justin Rose’s breakthrough win at the US Open could open the door for England’s golden generation of golfers to finally make...

Expect more majors by Rose, says Jacklin 19 Jun 2013 - 12:34 am

ARDMORE: Justin Rose ended a 42-year title drought by English players at the US Open with his two-shot victory at Merion on Sunday...

Merion stands test of time in hosting US Open 19 Jun 2013 - 12:33 am

ARDMORE: Like a vintage bottle of wine brought out of the cellar after gathering dust for 32 years, Merion Golf Club’s iconic East...

Rose ends wait for first major with US Open glory 17 Jun 2013 - 11:58 pm

Justin Rose of England celebrates with the US Open trophy after winning the 113th edition of the tournament at Merion Golf Club in...

Jacklin praises Justin’s ‘courage’ 17 Jun 2013 - 11:57 pm

LONDON: Tony Jacklin yesterday praised Justin Rose’s courage after seeing him become the first English winner of one of golf’s major championships in...

Stefani bags weird ace at US Open 17 Jun 2013 - 01:24 am

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania: Shawn Stefani aced the 17th hole in the final round of the US Open yesterday -- the first time that has...

Mickelson takes one-shot lead 17 Jun 2013 - 12:46 am

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania: Phil Mickelson moved a step closer to one of his biggest goals, a US Open title, as he emerged from a...

Tiger, Rory on the hunt as Mickelson leads 16 Jun 2013 - 06:44 am

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy set off in pursuit of joint leaders Phil Mickelson and Billy Horschel in the third round...

Mayhem at Merion as course conquers Open stars 15 Jun 2013 - 03:34 am

ARDMORE, Pennsyl-vania: US Open leader Phil Mickelson began his second round yesterday facing a malevolent course at Merion that already tested the talents...

Woods, rivals struggle to solve soggy Merion 12 Jun 2013 - 11:01 pm

FROM LEFT: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland, Tiger Woods, and Billy Horschel of the United States wait on a tee box during a...

Merion can resist, says McIlroy 12 Jun 2013 - 10:59 pm

The golf bag belonging to Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland is seen during a practice round. ARDMORE, Pennsylvania: Two years ago Rory McIlory...

Garcia leaves locker room note for Tiger 12 Jun 2013 - 10:59 pm

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania: The Tiger Woods/Sergia Garcia “fried chicken” spat rumbled on at the US Open yesterday after the two men failed to have...

Woods favourite to win US Open 11 Jun 2013 - 09:20 pm

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania: Merion Golf Club has been linked with some of the most iconic moments in championship golf and Tiger Woods will aim...

Garcia, Woods shake hands after recent unpleasantness 11 Jun 2013 - 09:19 pm

ARDMORE: Sergio Garcia approached Tiger Woods at the driving range at Merion Golf Club yesterday and after a brief exchange shook hands with...

Aussie Scott sees electric US Open start with Tiger, Rory 11 Jun 2013 - 09:18 pm

ARDMORE: Masters champion Adam Scott expects high energy and intensity playing alongside world number one Tiger Woods and second-ranked Rory McIlroy in the...

I’m working hard to get the game back: McIlroy 11 Jun 2013 - 09:17 pm

ARDMORE: Great talent can be a burden as much as a blessing and great expectations weigh on Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy at this...