Martin Kaymer came back down to earth on Saturday at the US Open, shooting a 2-over 72 to drop back to 8-under for the tournament. Despite that, he lost just one stroke off his lead from the end of Friday, and will enter the final 18 holes with a commanding 5-stroke lead over Rickie Fowler … Continue reading Kaymer Leaves Door Open, But Leads US Open by 5 Strokes
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Kaymer vs. Kaymer: German Dominates Pinehurst Again
Halfway through the 2014 US Open, the race isn't for the title; it's for second place. Germany's Martin Kaymer shot his second straight 65 on Friday, dropping to 10-under par, setting a new US Open record for lowest score through two rounds and opening up a six-stroke lead entering the weekend. Kaymer played a bogey-free … Continue reading Kaymer vs. Kaymer: German Dominates Pinehurst Again
Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan to Appear at US Open
Rumors say Tiger Woods will make an appearance at the US Open sometime this weekend. What's amazing is that in terms of North Carolina royalty, he won't even be the biggest celebrity there. That's because Woods is alleged to be attending the event in the company of fellow Nike walking advertisement Michael Jordan, who grew … Continue reading Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan to Appear at US Open
Phil Mickelson Cleared in One Stock Trading Investigation
Barely two weeks after being questioned by FBI agents over alleged insider trading, Phil Mickelson has been cleared of one charge and is confident that the second one will vanish as well. The New York Times reported that multiple sources have said Mickelson has been cleared of an investigation that reported he may have gained … Continue reading Phil Mickelson Cleared in One Stock Trading Investigation
Shane Lowry Not Happy with Message Behind US Open Grouping
The USGA enjoys clever pairings when it comes to the US Open - two guys from England playing alongside Harris English; past champions of particular tournaments; a trio of Aussies and a trio of Georgians. But the pairing of Kevin Stadler, Brendon de Jonge and Shane Lowry on the first day of the second Major … Continue reading Shane Lowry Not Happy with Message Behind US Open Grouping
Martin Kaymer Opens Up 3-Stroke Lead at US Open
Homefield advantage wasn't much to speak of at the world's biggest sporting events on Thursday: The Miami Heat were blown out at home by the San Antonio Spurs; Brazil limped to an ugly win over Croatia in the World Cup, and every American in the field was looking up at a red-hot German after 18 … Continue reading Martin Kaymer Opens Up 3-Stroke Lead at US Open
Rickie Fowler Pays Tribute to Payne Stewart
Showing his knowledge of the course, the US Open and the legends who played the game before him, American Rickie Fowler paid tribute to the late Payne Stewart by emulating Stewart's signature fashion style for the first round of the 2014 uS Open on Thursday. Fowler wore white knickers, blue and white checkerboard socks and … Continue reading Rickie Fowler Pays Tribute to Payne Stewart
US Open Preview
It's hard to imagine a Thursday when the US Open isn't the first phrase off the lips of sports fans all over the world, but with the World Cup debuting the same day in Brazil, it's going to take a compelling battle to keep the sports world's focus centered on Pinehurst, North Carolina all weekend. … Continue reading US Open Preview
Will Ferrell Offers Suggestions for Pinehurst Upgrades
Comedian Will Ferrell recently sat down with the Golf Channel to help promote this week's US Open at Pinehurst No.2 in North Carolina. Ferrell dug deep to think of ways the tour could make Pinehurst more difficult for the best golfers in the world. "At this point, I think booby trapping is the way to … Continue reading Will Ferrell Offers Suggestions for Pinehurst Upgrades
Ben Crane Vaults Into FedEx Top 50
There wasn't a lot of movement in the FedExCup official standings on Monday, as many top players took last week off in preparation for the 2014 US Open which starts Thursday. Crane went wire to wire to win the 2014 FedEx St. Jude title last weekend, and jumped up from 150th to 41st in the … Continue reading Ben Crane Vaults Into FedEx Top 50