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They're trying to throw a U.S. Open at Bethpage Black, but the leaderboard from the 84 Lumber Classic keeps breaking out. More...

The U.S. Open might still crown a champion Sunday, even though rain has prevented any of the first three rounds at Bethpage Black being completed on schedule. More...

There are things that even the great Tiger Woods can't control. More...

With the course still soggy but playable, the rain-delayed U.S. Open resumed Friday morning amid hopes that the first round would be completed by day's end. More...

With more storms bearing down on Bethpage Black, Lucas Glover returned looking quite comfortable leading the U.S. Open. More...

Sometimes life just gives somebody perspective. More...

Mike Weir might make a good coach some day. More...

Tiger Woods couldn't get off the course fast enough. Mike Weir, Lucas Glover, Ricky Barnes and Phil Mickelson were among those on the right side of the rain at the U.S. Open and thrilled they didn't have to leave until it was too dark to continue. Sunshine made a cameo Friday at Bethpage Black,...

Phil Mickelson turned toward the raucous Bethpage Black gallery as his first round was ending and nodded, acknowledging their cheers. More...

There are two ways to view Tiger Woods' opening round in defence of his U.S. Open title. More...

One of the Nationwide Tour's top events has slashed its purse nearly in half because of a lack of sponsorships. More...

Wade Ormsby of Australia eagled his last hole Friday to shoot a 6-under 65 and lead by one stroke after the second round of the Saint-Omer Open. More...

Andrew Parr found himself in the middle of a perfect storm. The 26-year-old pro from London, Ont., is tied for the lead -- okay, he had only completed three holes -- after play was suspended at the U.S. Open yesterday. More...

Obviously feeling right at home as the main attraction yesterday at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club, Canada's Lorie Kane didn't hesitate to take a few verbal jabs at her up-and-coming co-star. More...

He remembered a day like yesterday, miserable. He hit golf balls in the rain and felt like he did yesterday, happy to be doing it. More...

The silver cup that goes to the victor of the Canadian Women's Open looks like the Stanley Cup to Lorie Kane. More...

Already played on a long course, the U.S. Open suddenly turned into a long week. More...

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - If golf hadn't worked out, Jeff Brehaut figures he'd be flipping houses right now, not sitting atop the leaderboard at the U.S. Open. More...

Fredrik Andersson Hed of Sweden carded a 6-under 65 to lead the Saint-Omer Open by a stroke after the first round on Thursday. More...

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Rain delays are rare in the U.S. Open unless it happens to being played on Long Island. More...

For the aspiring players, in the words of both, it was a dream come true. For the veteran, it was a little bit of paying back. More...

Two years ago, the grass really was greener on the other side of the fence. After lifting its tarps in the spring of 2007 to find nothing but brown disaster areas, Glendale Golf and Country Club knew it was in trouble. More...

It is a curious match. More...

The need to be better is an exasperating desire in golf. More...

James Kamte waited in the clubhouse at Bethpage State Park to escape the morning rain that delayed U.S. Open practice by 30 minutes and threatened to ruin plans for what already had been the trip of a lifetime. More...

Officials at the U.S. Open on Long Island say that despite the economic downturn the tournament is sold out. More...

Tin Cup is coming to Canada. Actor and director Kevin Costner will take part in the inaugural Mike Weir Charity Classic, the Royal Canadian Golf Association announced Wednesday. More...

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - He won their hearts the last time, even though he couldn't win their tournament. More...

A little over a year ago, Tiger Woods was faced with the biggest decision of his career. More...

Rocco Mediate arrived at Bethpage Black's driving range Tuesday moments after Tiger Woods left, settling in one spot away from where the reigning U.S. Open champion practised. More...

Most weeks in golf's three-ring circus, the putter is the star. Not this week. Not here at Bethpage Black, where player after player formulating a game plan for this week's 109th U.S. Open championship is crawling off the course, grass stains on the knuckles, saying the same thing. More...

"El Nino" is no longer a little boy, even if he sometimes still behaves like one. More...

Tiger Woods began his final practice round of the U.S. Open by hitting a five-wood for his second shot on a par 4, which is rare for someone with his power. Stranger still was that it wasn't enough club to reach the 10th green. More...

Anthony Kim played a full practice round at Bethpage Black last week, and feels as though he knows where to go. He also caddied at the U.S. Open course last week, and knows where not to go. More...

One of the world's top players is going to make a relief appearance at next week's Telus World Skins Game. More...

Tiger Woods held the putter with only his left hand as he rapped a 60-foot putt across the practice green. Then he hit another putt with his right hand, a third putt with both hands in conventional style More...

Michelle Wie has failed to qualify for the U.S. Women's Open. Wie shot a 74 in the second round of qualifying Monday, and missed by one shot. More...

Forward progress is always a positive when you are attempting to make your living as a pro iron wielder. More...

While a few of his rivals are still sleeping, the best player in the world keeps getting better. More...

Champions Tour golfer Ken Green's lower right leg was amputated Monday following a recreational vehicle accident last week in which his brother and girlfriend died. More...

While a few of his rivals are still sleeping, the best player in the world keeps getting better. More...

Tiger Woods held the putter with only his left hand as he rapped a 60-foot putt across the practice green. Then he hit another putt with his right hand, a third putt with both hands in conventional style More...

Geoff Ogilvy and Paul Casey are among the hottest players coming into the U.S. Open, each having won three times around the world over the last seven months. More...

This might be as close as golf gets to a doubleheader. More...

Shingo Katayama of Japan has withdrawn from the U.S. Open because of an injury to his upper back. More...

http://www.usopen.com/pdf/2009pairings.pdf Looks like the weather could be a bit dicey, with 40% chance of rain the first 3 days, and a chance of t-storms on Sunday, but not too hot. The rough should be thick and juicy. Weir and Ames are off at 1:58 pm Thursday, and 8:58 am Friday. on the...

Shingo Katayama of Japan has withdrawn from the U.S. Open because of an injury to his upper back. More...

With all of the attention bestowed upon Matt Hill of Bright's Grove, Ont., for winning the prestigious NCAA Division I individual championship a couple of weeks ago, it was easy to overlook that another Canadian had a top 10 at the same tournament. More...

Brian Gay thought so little of his chance to play his way into the U.S. Open in his last possible chance that he had plans for a week off. Not even a tentative plan sketched out just in case. More...