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Ricky Barnes remains upbeat after US Open meltdown

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Tuesday, 23 June 2009 02:51:43
By JOHN NICHOLSON - AP Sports Writer

Ricky Barnes took a six-stroke lead to the back nine on Sunday afternoon in the U.S. Open, and finished with a birdie and five straight pars.

Woods finally sees red _ just not on leaderboard

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Tuesday, 23 June 2009 01:05:58
By JIM LITKE - AP Sports Columnist

He didn't need to hear any more. "Do you beat yourself up over this one," the question began, "or ..." "Yes," Tiger Woods said abruptly.

Phil Mickelson second again, but with perspective

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Tuesday, 23 June 2009 01:03:04
By TIM DAHLBERG - AP Sports Columnist

There was no smile, just a look of resignation as Phil Mickelson trudged wearily up the muddy slope off the 18th green. He was finally finished in a U.S. Open that seemed like it would never end, and the shouts of support coming from the bleachers were never going to mask the realization that another chance had slipped away.

Lucas Glover gained focused, friendly style in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Tuesday, 23 June 2009 01:02:12
By PETE IACOBELLI - AP Sports Writer

Lucas Glover always led the way in practice and workouts at Clemson, his former college coach says. So it's no surprise to Larry Penley that his former All-American became the first Tiger to win a major championship with his U.S. Open victory Monday.

Report: Golfer Chris Smith's wife killed in crash

ANGOLA, Ind. - Monday, 22 June 2009 05:09:26

A newspaper is reporting that the wife of a professional golfer from Indiana was killed in a car crash.

Golf pro Chris Smith's wife killed in car wreck

ANGOLA, Ind. - Monday, 22 June 2009 01:13:10

Authorities say the wife of a professional golfer from Indiana was killed and his children severely injured in a crash on Interstate 69 near Angola, Ind.

Tiger and Lefty could salvage this US Open yet

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Monday, 22 June 2009 00:24:56
By TIM DAHLBERG - AP Sports Columnist

The 6:25 p.m. tee time was running late, which wasn't all that surprising since nothing has happened according to plan in this U.S. Open. The thousands who lined the fairway of the dogleg-right first hole didn't seem to mind, though, because Tiger Woods was approaching in Sunday red.

Barnes finds lead easier to grab than hang onto

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Monday, 22 June 2009 00:24:42
By JIM LITKE - AP Sports Columnist

Everything Ricky Barnes accomplished this weekend had magic written all over it.

This time, a major 3rd round doesn't bite Duval

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Sunday, 21 June 2009 19:17:19
By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Sports Writer

No. 882 in the world, No. 3 at the U.S. Open with 16 holes remaining.

USGA makes plans for Monday finish

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Sunday, 21 June 2009 07:01:08

U.S. Open fans who had tickets for Thursday can use them for completion of the tournament Monday.

Rain delay at US Open forces Monday finish

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Sunday, 21 June 2009 03:28:00

The U.S. Open has been delayed until noon because of overnight rain that continues to saturate Bethpage Black.

US Open could still end on schedule

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Saturday, 20 June 2009 21:48:42

The U.S. Open might still crown a champion Sunday, even though rain has prevented any of the first three rounds at Bethpage Black being completed on schedule.

Daly's bus too big for an Alabama tunnel

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Saturday, 20 June 2009 18:28:38
By DOUG FERGUSON - AP Golf Writer

John Daly's bus turned out to be too big for a tunnel.

A brief look at Saturday's play at the US Open

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Saturday, 20 June 2009 16:57:55

A brief look at Saturday's second- and third-round play in the rain-delayed U.S. Open at Bethpage Black (all times EDT):

Nationwide Tour event cuts purse nearly in half

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. - Friday, 19 June 2009 15:09:21

One of the Nationwide Tour's top events has slashed its purse nearly in half because of a lack of sponsorships.

Flooded course and crowded lot make for Open fun

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Friday, 19 June 2009 00:28:43
By TIM DAHLBERG - AP Sports Columnist

Talk about brutal conditions at the U.S. Open.

Buoyed by support, Mickelson aims at US Open win

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Thursday, 18 June 2009 04:27:03

As the U.S. Open begins today, Tiger Woods is the favorite _ but Phil Mickelson is favored by the people.

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