Golf-Johnson’s misfortune a timely reminder: official (Reuters)
Golf-Johnson’s misfortune a timely reminder: official (Reuters)
Dustin Johnson’s two-stroke penalty on the final hole of the U.S. PGA Championship has served as a timely reminder that players should always acquaint themselves with local rules, a European Tour official said.
Clemson QB Parker signs with Rockies (AP)
The Colorado Rockies reached an agreement with Kyle Parker, their top draft pick, that will allow him to quarterback Clemson this fall before he hands off to baseball in the spring. The deal with Parker, the 26th overall pick, was completed just before the deadline Monday night. He gets a signing bonus of $1,345,985.
PGA has bunker mentality on Whistling Straits (AP)
When the PGA Championship returns in five years to Whistling Straits the rules on playing the countless bunkers may still be in place. The golf world was still reeling Monday over the two-shot penalty given to Dustin Johnson on the final hole. He grounded his 4-iron in the sand to the right of the fairway, not aware he was in a bunker.
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GTech’s Griffin takes medallist honors at Publinx (AP)
GTech’s Griffin takes medallist honors at Publinx (AP)
Georgia Tech’s John-Tyler Griffin, playing in his home state, secured medalist honors in the U.S. Amateur Public Links on Tuesday by shooting a 4-under 67. Griffin, from Wilson, was 9-under 133 after two rounds of stroke play at Bryan Park Golf and Conference Center. That gave him a one-stroke edge on three others and the top seed for match play.
Almirola making name for himself, again, in NASCAR (NASCAR.com)
Almirola making name for himself, again, in NASCAR
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Cavendish wins second Tour stage
Cavendish wins second Tour stage
Mark Cavendish wins stage six of the Tour de France, sprinting to the line for his second stage victory in a row.
Rain halts play at US Women’s Open (AP)
Heavy rain that began with 100 of the 156 golfers still to begin or complete the second round has caused play to be suspended for the day at the U.S. Women’s Open. Play will resume at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Oakmont Country Club, with the third round to begin with threesomes teeing off at 2:30 p.m. Normally, golfers play in pairs the final two rounds.
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Giants rookie S Jones hurt in car crash (AP)
Giants rookie S Jones hurt in car crash (AP)
Chad Jones, a two-sport star at LSU who was drafted by the New York Giants, underwent surgery for a broken left leg and ankle Friday following a dawn wreck in which his SUV smashed into a pole. “The surgery was successful,” said Jones’ father, Al, after emerging from the hospital on Friday evening.
Lions president sorry for DUI arrest (AP)
Detroit Lions President Tom Lewand apologized after he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving while at a charity golf tournament in northern Michigan. Lewand said in a statement Saturday night that he is “deeply sorry” for his actions and takes full responsibility. Team spokesman Matt Barnhart confirmed Sunday that Lewand was arrested and released Friday night.
Gailey still not naming Bills’ No. 1 QB (AP)
New Buffalo Bills coach Chan Gailey has no plans on announcing his No. 1 quarterback anytime soon — at least not until training camp starts next month. Gailey said last week that there would be a quarterback “pecking order” for the start of camp, but didn’t reveal at the close of the Bills’ three-day minicamp on Friday where Buffalo’s three signal callers — Trent Edwards,…
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The Daily Wrap-up, Round 1: Shell Houston Open (PGATOUR.com)
The Daily Wrap-up, Round 1: Shell Houston Open (PGATOUR.com)
The Daily Wrap-up, Round 1: Shell Houston Open
Golf-Stadler, Percy share first-round lead at Houston Open (Reuters)
Kevin Stadler carded a five-under-par 67 to share the Houston Open first-round lead with Australian Cameron Percy on Thursday.
Smack a topic of tangles, tears and triumphs (NASCAR.com)
Smack a topic of tangles, tears and triumphs
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Golf-Montgomerie sure Tiger will cope with any hecklers (Reuters)
Golf-Montgomerie sure Tiger will cope with any hecklers (Reuters)
European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie, who faced his share of hecklers in the United States, believes Tiger Woods will be able to cope with any abuse that comes his way on his return to golf.
Jimenez backs Andalucia Open with wallet (AP)
Miguel Angel Jimenez is ensuring the European Tour has an event this week by opening his wallet for the Andalucia Open. Unable to attract a sponsor because of the worldwide recession, the four-year-old tournament starts on Thursday with total prize money of $1.3 million. That’s about what each of the previous three champions earned at Parador Golf Club.
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Golf Capsules (AP)
Golf Capsules (AP)
The memory of a missed 3-foot putt did nothing to diminish Camilo Villegas’s game Thursday in the Phoenix Open. The 28-year-old Colombian tied the tournament first-round record with a 9-under 62 to take a one-shot lead over former Florida teammate Matt Every. Villegas regrouped with a bogey-free round Thursday after making the semifinals of the Match Play Championship last weekend, but missing…
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World Golf Glance (AP)
World Golf Glance (AP)
US PGA TOUR Sony Open Site: Honolulu. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Waialae Country Club (7,044 yards, 6,441 meters, par 70). Purse: $5.5 million. Winner's share: $990,000. Last year: Zach Johnson won the first of his two 2009 titles, finishing with a 5-under 65 to beat Adam Scott and David Toms by two shots.
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Golf-India to stage new European Tour event in February (Reuters)
Golf-India to stage new European Tour event in February (Reuters)
India will host a new European Tour event in February, the Avantha Masters in New Delhi worth 1.5 million euros ($2.15 million).
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‘SNL’ can’t resist Tiger Woods jokes (AP)
‘SNL’ can’t resist Tiger Woods jokes (AP)
Tiger Woods and his marital problems proved a tempting target for “Saturday Night Live.” In a skit and multiple “Weekend Update” jokes this weekend, NBC's comedy institution took on the golfer, who has admitted to letting his family down with “transgressions” that came to light following a strange Thanksgiving weekend car accident outside his Florida home.
