Funk: Long AT&T par 4 'downright stupid' (AP) Thursday, July 3, 2008
When a par 5 become a par 4, the result can be, in the words of Fred Funk, "downright stupid." No. 6 at Congressional Country Club is this week's prime example. It is listed as 518 yards for the AT&T National -- the third longest par 4 on the PGA Tour so far this year -- and the large water hazard a.. .. read more..
Congressional field missing many stars (AP) Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Too bad the PGA Tour doesn't publish a disabled list. Tiger Woods is out for the rest of the year after surgery on his left knee. Adam Scott is still trying to recover from a broken pinky on his right hand that limited him at Torrey Pines. Vijay Singh injured his ribs in Europe a month ago and has .. .. read more..
PGA Tour begins new drug testing era (AP) Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Golf enters the modern age of sports with a short walk through history. The hallway in the clubhouse at Congressional winds past photos of presidents who belonged to the club, newspaper clippings of Ken Venturi's courageous victory in the 1964 U.S. Open, magazine articles of Fred Couples and Ken Ve.. .. read more..
Montgomerie not giving up on Ryder Cup (AP) Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Colin Montgomerie isn't ready to give up on the Ryder Cup just yet. After ending a recent slump at last week's French Open, Montgomerie hopes a successful defense of his European Open title this weekend will help earn a spot on the European team for the ninth time. His second-place finish in France .. .. read more..
New Euro Tour drug policy to start soon (AP) Wednesday, July 2, 2008
The European Tour's new drug testing policy goes into effect this week, though it was uncertain when golfers would start to be asked for samples. Tour officials will not say if any tests will be conducting during this week's European Open, as the players are not meant to be told ahead of time. "We a.. .. read more..
Woods' absence creates opportunities (AP) Tuesday, July 1, 2008
The AT&T National is missing eight of the top 10 players in the world, only one of them on crutches. "As everyone knows, I'm not going to be there to play in the event," Tiger Woods said. He won't be at Royal Birkdale or Oakland Hills for the final two majors. He won't get to wear a tuxedo for the g.. .. read more..