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Justin Rose finds a coach and a friend

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:54:08 -0400

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania - Next week marks four years that Justin Rose first began working on his swing with Sean Foley. But in the moments after winning the U.S. Open for his first major championship, Rose referred to him as more than just a swing coach.

Rose win at Merion gives England the missing piece

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:56:59 -0400

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania - The most recent golden era of golf in England had everything but the one prize that brings credibility.

Garcia fights through tough start and wisecracks

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:12:12 -0400

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania - There was at least one wiseguy waiting on more than a few of the holes. Despite that, Sergio Garcia's charm offensive was mostly well received by the galleries during the opening round of the U.S. Open.

Woods, McIlroy, Scott together at US Open

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:56:08 -0400

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania - Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott will play together the opening two rounds of the U.S. Open next week at Merion.

US Open field

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:31:01 -0400

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania - The 150 players who have qualified for the 113th U.S. Open, to be played June 13-16 at Merion Golf Club. Players listed only in the first category for which they are eligible. (a-amateur). Six spots remain open for players exempt through the June 10 world ranking. Alternates will fill the other spots.

A contentious year in golf

Tue, 28 May 2013 19:55:56 -0400

DUBLIN, Ohio - Ernie Els flashed that easy smile when he saw a reporter walking toward the clubhouse at the TPC Sawgrass earlier this month.