Doug Ferguson

Steve Stricker hits a drive during the first round of the PGA Championship  Thursday at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek

Stricker dominates opening round

Steve Stricker stood a mere 10 feet away from the lowest round ever in a major, a captivating moment at any other championship.

Steve Stricker hits a drive during the first round of the PGA Championship  Thursday at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek
Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke kisses the Claret Jug  as he celebrates winning the British Open at Royal St George's in Sandwich

Clarke wins British Open

No matter how long it grows or even how quickly, the list of major champions from the tiny country of Northern Ireland just wouldn’t feel complete without Darren Clarke.

Northern Ireland's Darren Clarke kisses the Claret Jug  as he celebrates winning the British Open at Royal St George's in Sandwich
Thomas Bjorn tees off during the first round of the British Open at Royal St George’s golf course in Sandwich

Bjorn, Lewis tied for lead after first round of British Open

Thomas Bjorn and Tom Lewis have nothing in common except for the unlikely position they shared Thursday atop the leaderboard at the British Open.

Thomas Bjorn tees off during the first round of the British Open at Royal St George’s golf course in Sandwich
U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy’s biggest challenge this week at the British Open will come from the winds at the Royal St. George.

Expect the winds to dominate at the Open

Steve Stricker can appreciate better than most how the British Open is unlike any other major.

U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy’s biggest challenge this week at the British Open will come from the winds at the Royal St. George.
Jim Furyk won the FedEx Cup and The Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta Sunday. Furyk won $1.35 million for winning the championship and a $10 million bonus for the FedEx Cup.

Furyk sinks two-and-a–half foot putt worth $11.35 million

One clutch shot gave Jim Furyk two big trophies Sunday.

Jim Furyk won the FedEx Cup and The Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta Sunday. Furyk won $1.35 million for winning the championship and a $10 million bonus for the FedEx Cup.
Jim Furyk is tied for first after the second round of The Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta

Wake up call for Jim Furyk

This should serve as a wake-up call for Jim Furyk: He’s tied for the lead at the Tour Championship, and very much in the hunt for the US$10 million FedEx Cup prize.

Jim Furyk is tied for first after the second round of The Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta
Tiger Woods fired a 6-under 65 to move into a tie for 29th during the second round at the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston

Woods stays alive

About the only thing fun for Jason Day was being atop the leaderboard in the Deutsche Bank Championship.

Tiger Woods fired a 6-under 65 to move into a tie for 29th during the second round at the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston
Martin Kaymer holds the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship in a playoff Sunday at Whistling Straits in Haven

Kaymer wins PGA Championship in playoff

Martin Kaymer’s name is etched on the side of the Wanamaker Trophy.

Martin Kaymer holds the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship in a playoff Sunday at Whistling Straits in Haven
Rory McIlroy hits a drive on the fourth hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament Saturday

Watney goes strait to the top at PGA

Whistling Straits was there for the taking. So is this PGA Championship.

Rory McIlroy hits a drive on the fourth hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament Saturday
Tiger Woods drops his club as he drives on the fifth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship Thursday

Tiger battling

The fog finally lifted over Whistling Straits and revealed a stunning vista.

Tiger Woods drops his club as he drives on the fifth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship Thursday
Louis Oosthuizen kisses the Claret Jug after winning the British Open on the Old Course at St. Andrews

Oosthuizen dominates to win unexpected British Open

Louis Oosthuizen walked over the Swilcan Bridge toward a victory that was never in doubt Sunday at St. Andrews, another big moment in sports for South Africa.

Louis Oosthuizen kisses the Claret Jug after winning the British Open on the Old Course at St. Andrews
Paul Casey tees off during the third round of the British Open on the Old Course at St. Andrews

Oosthuizen marches on at British Open

The last test for Louis Oosthuizen was his second shot to the 17th green at St. Andrews, where the pin was planted perilously behind the Road Hole bunker.

Paul Casey tees off during the third round of the British Open on the Old Course at St. Andrews
Louis Oosthuizen finished the second round of the British Open at St. Andrews

Oosthuizen takes lead at British Open

Around the loop at the far end of St. Andrews, shots at the mercy of a vicious wind were flying in every direction as Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and so many others struggled to survive in the British Open.

Louis Oosthuizen finished the second round of the British Open at St. Andrews
Graeme McDowell won the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach

McDowell stands alone

Graeme McDowell doesn’t have the golfing pedigree of a U.S. Open champion at Pebble Beach.

Graeme McDowell won the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach
Tiger Woods shot a 66 during the third round of the U.S. Open Saturday at the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach

Tiger roars back into contention

Dustin Johnson plays his best at Pebble Beach no matter what month, no matter what stage.

Tiger Woods shot a 66 during the third round of the U.S. Open Saturday at the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach
Mike Weir finished the first round of the U.S. Open one shot off the lead on Thursday at Pebble Beach

Weir in the hunt at U.S. Open

The scenery at Pebble Beach was as spectacular as ever. The U.S. Open was as tough as ever.

Mike Weir finished the first round of the U.S. Open one shot off the lead on Thursday at Pebble Beach
Tim Clark kisses The Players Championship trophy Sunday in Ponte Vedra Beach

Clark wins Player’s Championship

Tim Clark couldn’t afford to look at the leaderboard, much less consider what it would mean to end 204 tournaments of frustration and finally win on the PGA Tour.

Tim Clark kisses The Players Championship trophy Sunday in Ponte Vedra Beach
Phil Mickelson reacts after missing a chip for eagle during the third round of The Players Championship Saturday in Ponte Vedra Beach

Westwood holding on

One round away from one of the biggest wins of his career, Lee Westwood of England knows what to expect on the final day of The Players Championship.

Phil Mickelson reacts after missing a chip for eagle during the third round of The Players Championship Saturday in Ponte Vedra Beach
Lee Westwood chips to the 18th green during the second round of The Players Championship Friday.

Westwood takes lead at Players Championship

Lee Westwood doesn’t rate The Players Championship as the fifth major, but he’s sure playing like it is.

Lee Westwood chips to the 18th green during the second round of The Players Championship Friday.
Tiger Woods tees off during the first round of The Players Championship Thursday.

Tiger lurking at Players Championship

Tiger Woods hit one tee shot that went 190 yards and barely reached the fairway. He hit another shot smack into the middle of a sawgrass plant, the ball only seen by standing over it and suspended a few inches off the ground.

Tiger Woods tees off during the first round of The Players Championship Thursday.