Woods (71) makes bad first impression

For a course that was as easy as it can be, Tiger Woods sure made it hard on himself. (Associated Press, 12 a.m.)

A frustrating 76 with course there for taking

Editor’s note: James Driscoll of Brookline is playing in his first British Open, and writing about his experience this week for the Globe. (Globe Correspondent, 12 a.m.)

Watson turns back clock at Turnberry

In a stunning development at the British Open, a 59-year-old man revealed that he actually read a text message and then successfully completed a reply. (Los Angeles Times, 12 a.m.)

Oh brother, Vana again faces Drohen

Six years later, and very little has changed at the Massachusetts Amateur golf championship. When the bell rings at The Country Club this morning, Frank Vana Jr. will enter the ring once again with the Drohen brothers, Andy and Bill. (Globe Staff, 12 a.m.)

Chalmer, Klauk are Milwaukee’s best

Greg Chalmers had success with his new putting grip and Jeff Klauk only needed nine putts in his first nine holes for each to shoot 6-under-par 64s during a blustery first round of the PGA Tour’s U.S. Bank Championship yesterday. (Associated Press, 12 a.m.)

Watson revives memories of Turnberry

Tom Watson, famous for winning the "Duel in the Sun" that forever links him with Turnberry, is at the stage in his career where the British Open should be a ceremonial stroll into the sunset.

Lynn friends have turned memorial golf tourney into an annual reunion

Tom Gaffey and Tom Newhall can go on endlessly about the rolling hills on the 18th hole at Lynn’s Gannon Municipal Golf Course or the view of the Boston skyline from the tee on No. 5. (Globe Staff, 7/16/09)
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