Stories by Doug Ferguson

Monday, June 17, 2013

Rose's US Open win is victory for English golf

The most recent golden era of golf in England had everything but the one prize that brings credibility: a major championship.
By Doug Ferguson

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Rose wins U.S. Open

ARDMORE, Pa. - Justin Rose became the first Englishman to win the U.S. Open in 43 years.
By Doug Ferguson

Friday, June 14, 2013

Mickelson, Horschel share U.S. Open lead

ARDMORE, Pa. - Phil Mickelson made his first birdie on his last putt. Billy Horschel never missed a green. It was all they could do to barely break par against Merion, which is turning out to be ...
By Doug Ferguson

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Mickelson leads U.S. Open for now

Phil Mickelson had 3-under-par 67 to match his best opening round in the U.S. Open, which topped the 78 players who completed the first round on Thursday.
By Doug Ferguson

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Merion makes U.S. Open return

ARDMORE, Pa. - Merion Golf Club returns as U.S. Open venue for the first time in 32 years today.
By Doug Ferguson

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Woods is all about results

ARDMORE, Pa. - The photo of Ben Hogan hitting his 1-iron into the 18th green at Merion in the 1950 U.S.
By Doug Ferguson

Pace of play continues to annoy in golf

Pace of play has been a problem for golf since 1949, maybe even earlier. Will a new study by USGA make a difference?
By Doug Ferguson

Monday, June 10, 2013

Woods, Garcia shake hands during practice

In what was talked about Monday as "The Handshake," Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia finally saw each other on the practice range for the first time since Garcia jokingly said last month that he ...
By Doug Ferguson

Rain causes problems at U.S. Open course

More heavy rain at the U.S. Open flooded a bunker by the 11th green and filled fairways with large puddles and tiny stream.
By Doug Ferguson

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Kuchar holds on to win Memorial

Matt Kuchar rolled in one last birdie to win the Memorial by two shots Sunday and join Tiger Woods as the only multiple winners on the PGA Tour this year.
By Doug Ferguson

Friday, May 31, 2013

Haas leads at Memorial

DUBLIN, Ohio - Bill Haas shot 5-under-par 67 to take a three-shot lead in the rain-delayed Memorial.
By Doug Ferguson

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Schwartzel turns in sizzling round

DUBLIN, Ohio - Former Masters Tournament champion Charl Schwartzel had 10 birdies in a round of 65 and leads the Memorial by a shot.
By Doug Ferguson

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Woods calls Garcia comment 'hurtful'

Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods for saying he would serve fried chicken if they were to have dinner at the U.S. Open, an ugly addition to nearly two weeks of verbal sparring.
By Doug Ferguson

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Anchoring is banned by golf's governing bodies

Golf's two governing bodies outlawed the anchored putting stroke used by four of the past six major champions, approving a new rule that starts in 2016 and urging the PGA Tour to follow along so ...
By Doug Ferguson

Friday, May 17, 2013

Venturi, golf champ and CBS analyst, dies

Ken Venturi, US Open golf champion and longtime broadcaster, dies at 82
By Doug Ferguson

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Woods' play overshadowed by questions about integrity

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Tiger Woods has faced more scrutiny that any other golfer from his generation. Maybe ever. Just not this variety.
By Doug Ferguson

World Golf Hall of Fame system to be reviewed

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Attendance at the World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremon isn't the only thing under review.
By Doug Ferguson

Monday, May 13, 2013

Woods again keeps cool down stretch

The Players Champion­ship was another example of how Tiger Woods rarely beats himself.
By Doug Ferguson

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Woods wins wild Players Championship

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Tiger Woods had the last word against Sergio Garcia by winning The Players Championship on Sunday.
By Doug Ferguson

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Rift between Woods, Garcia steals spotlight

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - A roar of the crowd for Tiger Woods left playing-partner Sergio Garcia fuming at The Players Championship.
By Doug Ferguson
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Autopsy finds boy's drowning accidental

According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Jon Stevens, a second grade student from McBean Elementary School, "accidentally drowned" on April 13, while cleaning an in-ground pool off ...
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