Sunday, June 20, 2010
Steady performance makes McDowell a worthy winner
Pebble Beach did what it was supposed to in the U.S. Open – knock the world's best players to their knees and see which one can get back up. As Mike McAllister notes, at the end of a grueling 72 holes, Graeme McDowell proved he most deserved to win.
Graeme Cracker: McDowell wins breakthrough U.S. Open
Graeme McDowell led earlier in the week, then got lost in the crowd. But he made the most of Dustin Johnson's implosion early Sunday, then held steady while all his challengers fell away to win become the first European to win the U.S. Open in 40 years.
Long-shot Havret comes within one shot of victory
Gregory Havret barely eked his way into the field, then barely missed pulling off one of golf's great surprises. He was disappointed to fall short, but happy to have raised France's golf profile.
Big early stumble destroys Johnson's hopes of a first U.S. Open victory
Dustin Johnson made U.S. Open history on Sunday, just not the kind he wanted. After three stellar days, he finally succumbed to major pressure in a final round that was tough to take.
On Father's Day, McDowell gives a big nod to Dad
The hug Graeme McDowell shared with his dad, Kenny, on Sunday was better than any Hallmark card could ever be. And why not? Kenny has always been at Graeme's side, coaching and cheering, from junior golf to his life-changing triumph.
Mixed emotions as Watson ends memorable week
Tom Watson choked back the tears Sunday as he finished what is likely his final round in a U.S. Open at his...
Big Three rue their missed opportunities
Somehow, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els -- a Hall of Fame-bound trio with 21 combined majors –...
Sunday Notebook: Two tie for top amateur showing
Scott Langley and Russell Henley share the distinction of leading amateur for the week. Plus, Jim Herman,...
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Tiger puts on a major charge, just like old times
One minute Tiger Woods was seven shots off the lead, the next he had everyone thinking he was back in vintage...
Big names need big Sunday to grab the big prize at Pebble Beach
The good news is that Ernie Els and Phil Mickelson don't have many players between them and leader Dustin...
For leader Johnson, Sunday's final round will be anything but routine
On his last two trips to the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Dustin Johnson followed the same Saturday...
Johnson matches Woods, takes three-shot lead into final round of U.S. Open
Hours after Tiger Woods came to life in the U.S. Open with his best round of the year to get into contention,...
Thailand star Jaidee scores rare ace at U.S. Open
Thongchai Jaidee put his name in the U.S. Open annals Saturday by canning his tee shot on the 181-yard fifth...
On Moving Day, Mickelson moves the wrong way
Phil Mickelson had hoped to continue his ascent on Saturday but instead wound up seven shots off the lead...
U.S. Open at Pebble Beach: a little bit of golf heaven that can't be duplicated
Almost everyone involved agrees, there is something special about the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. Few courses...
Woods wrong to criticize greens, says USGA's Fay
USGA Executive Director David Fay believes that Tiger Woods was out of line when he called Pebble Beach's...
Friday, June 18, 2010
Mickelson eases stress on himself, adds it to everyone else
Graeme McDowell is two shots ahead, but all eyes are on Phil Mickelson, who made the daunting Pebble Beach...
McDowell leads U.S. Open at halfway, with Mickelson rapidly on the rise
One day after he didn't make a single birdie, Phil Mickelson made six Friday. It wasn't enough to...
Els convinced he's not through winning majors yet
Ernie Els owns a pair of U.S. Open crowns, and a stellar 68 on Friday has him tied for second. Comfortable...
Watson's not saying goodbye just yet
After all he's accomplished throughout his brilliant career, all Tom Watson wanted was to play all four...
Past might be fuzzy, but McDowell's present is rapidly coming into focus
Graeme McDowell freely admits he's not much of a golf historian, but he'd surely like to make some...
Less than perfect good enough for Casey so far
Paul Casey is keeping his expectations low, especially after a triple bogey on Friday. But no one's going...
He's still in it, Woods says with confidence
Tiger Woods added a 72 to his opening 74 Friday, and is still finding birdies few and far between. No problem,...
Time of year's changed, but course looks the same
Pebble Beach plays differently in June than it does in February, but two-time AT&T champion Dustin Johnson...
Cejka happy to be even-par at halfway point
Alex Cejka's only cut made so far this year: right here at Pebble Beach in February. He cleared the bar...
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Frustrated Tiger no fan of Pebble's 'afternoon greens'
Tiger Woods didn't record a single birdie in his opening round on Thursday, and he wasn’t happy about...
Co-leader de Jonge enjoying Pebble's challenge
To prepare for his late-early tee times, Brendon de Jonge practiced specifically at both times. He handled...
Casey's opening day features low expectations, high results
Paul Casey was very pleased to share the first-round lead, especially considering he teed off feeling like...
Tough opening day all around at Pebble Beach
When neither of the two best players in the world could make a birdie, it was pretty obvious that Pebble...
Micheel gives his ailing mom a big reason to smile
Shaun Micheel grabbed a share of the lead Thursday with an inspiring 69 that is even more impressive because...
Thursday Notebook: Allenby happy to be playing Open after wrist injury at sea
Robert Allenby is doing okay considering he hurt himself on his boat a few days ago. Plus, items on Ricky...
Mickelson still upbeat about his chances despite 'horrific' day on greens
Phil Mickelson spent hours working on his putting to prepare for the U.S. Open, then struggled through a...
Minor swing tweak pays major dividends for Poulter
Ian Poulter played his opening round almost perfectly, thanks in large part to a very small adjustment he...
Past successes have Weir confident of another good week at Pebble Beach
Mike Weir’s history reveals a pattern of solid showings in both the U.S. Open and at Pebble Beach. He’s especially...
Choi completes nice turnaround after ice-cold start to his U.S. Open
K.J. Choi stumbled out of the gate Thursday, and could've played his way right out of Pebble Beach. But...
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Then and now, Watson and Pebble Beach made for each other
Tom Watson and Pebble Beach are old friends that seem to bring out the best in each other. Can Watson, now...
Watson's chip-in on 17 lives on, 28 years later
Tom Watson's historic chip-in on the 17th hole during the 1982 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach remains one...
Is McIlroy ready to win the U.S. Open? Maybe so, maybe not yet
At the tender age of 21, Rory McIlroy is being treated like one of the favorites at Pebble Beach. Does he...
Five things that won't happen this week
From a 15-stroke runaway to a 19-hole playoff, almost anything is possible in a U.S. Open. So what won't...
2017 U.S. Open to Wisconsin; '18 Amateur, '19 Open to Pebble
Wisconsin, which will have hosted 11 USGA national championships through 2010, will play host to its first...
The U.S. Open at Pebble Beach: Emerald, Sapphire, and Gold
With its exhilarating stretches of holes atop craggy cliffs, Pebble Beach is perhaps the most recognizable...
Awtrey: Six who could pull a 'Glover' at Pebble Beach
Given the possibilities of unexpected winners at the U.S. Open, PGATOUR.com's Stan Awtrey profiles six...
Johnson hopes to capitalize on 'comfort' zone at Pebble
When Tiger Woods says you're "stupid long," you know you're long. So it with Dustin Johnson,...
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
As Mickelson hits the Big 4-0, his best golf could still be ahead
Phil Mickelson will be wishing for another milestone victory as he blows out the candles on his birthday...
Will Tiger's 15-shot U.S. Open win ever be broken?
A decade later, we're still shaking our heads in amazement. Tiger Woods won the 2000 U.S. Open by a mind-boggling...
Local Knowledge: Pebble Beach Golf Links
PGA.com's T.J. Auclair caught up with Pebble Beach Head PGA Professional Chuck Dunbar, who talked about...
Monday, June 14, 2010
Players spend time getting to know Pebble Beach in its summer mode
The first few days of a major championship week are dedicated to getting familiar with the course, finding...
Monday Notebook: Barnes hopes to atone for last-round falter in '09
Ricky Barnes was one of the feel-good stories of the 2009 U.S. Open, until the final round. Plus, Rocco Mediate...
Five Memorable U.S. Open Moments at Pebble Beach
As Pebble Beach Golf Links prepares to play host to its fifth U.S. Open this week, PGA.com's T.J. Auclair...
For Nicklaus, '72 Open win continued Pebble Beach love affair
The Golden Bear had five career wins at Pebble Beach, and he's made no secret of the fact that one of...
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Golden State holds special place in history of golf and U.S. Open
Hosting the 2010 U.S. Open is just the latest achievement on a very long list of contributions that the state...
Woods' huge 2000 U.S. Open win came down to smallest of strokes
Tiger Woods' 15-stroke victory in 2000 still resonates as arguably the most dominant performance in the...
Friday, June 11, 2010
Pebble Beach is short, but USGA officials insist that doesn't mean it'll be easy
The last five U.S. Opens were played on the five longest course setups in the tournament's history, but...
For Woods, what a difference a decade makes
After his jaw-dropping, record-setting victory at the 2000 U.S. Open, Tiger Woods left the Monterey Peninsula...
History on the line as Masters champion Mickelson returns to Pebble Beach
Phil Mickelson already owns three victories at Pebble Beach, and won the Masters in April. That has Stan...
For Watson, glorious past and surprising present collide at Pebble Beach
Tom Watson won the 1982 U.S. Open with the shot of a lifetime in a career full of remarkable shots. Almost...
1992 champion Kite barely misses out on coveted return to Pebble Beach
At age 60, Tom Kite fell agonizingly short in his attempt to qualify for the U.S Open at the venue where...
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Coveted spot in PGA Grand Slam up for grabs at Pebble Beach
Along with a huge payday, a big, beautiful trophy and a place in history, the winner of the 2010 U.S. Open...
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Rose, Fowler fail in U.S. Open qualifier; Love, Lehman get in
One day after his first win in the United States, England's Justin Rose failed to qualify for the U.S....
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
U.S. Open sets up risk-reward options on several holes at Pebble Beach
In recent years, the USGA has strived to set up at least one par-4 hole that tempts the players to try to...
U.S. Open minus Rose raises questions about exemptions
Justin Rose won the Memorial and vaulted up to No. 33 in the world, then fell short in a qualifier and won't...
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Despite falling in World Golf Rankings, Singh gets special exemption
Three-time major winner Vijay Singh, mired in a two-year victory drought and out of the top 50 in the Official...
Monday, May 24, 2010
Khan barely misses out in U.S. Open qualifier in England immediately after his biggest win
One day after easily the biggest victory of his career at the European Tour's flagship BMW PGA Championship,...
McDowell and Villegas among 14 exempt from qualifying thanks to world ranking
Graeme McDowell, Camilo Villegas and Adam Scott wound up not having to worry about their spots in the U.S....
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Wish comes true as Watson receives special exemption
Tom Watson will return to the scene of his only U.S. Open triumph, famed Pebble Beach, thanks to the USGA...
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
McAllister, 2009: Atypical start, typical U.S. Open finish
With long rain delays, stops and starts, low scores and a five-day schedule, PGATOUR.com's Mike McAllister...
Monday, December 07, 2009
2009: Steady Glover captures first major at U.S. Open
Lucas Glover proved that the proverbial wheels can wobble all they want as long as they don't fall completely...
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