USGA gives long putters the short end of the stick

Golf’s governing bodies approved a rule Tuesday that outlaws the putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, a move opposed by two major golf organizations that contend long putters are not hurting the game. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and …

Tiger Woods notices lack of black golfers

Ever wonder if Tiger Woods notices that, after all he has accomplished and all the worldwide recognition he has received across all these years at the top of his sport, he remains the only black American playing on the PGA Tour? “Tiger notices everything,” said Ahmad Rashad. “He’s socially conscious about a lot of things.

Man who reported Tiger Woods’ illegal drop at Masters revealed

The television viewer who reported the illegal drop Tiger Woods took during the second round of the Masters was more than just a golf fan. Sports Illustrated reported Wednesday it was David Eger, a rules expert who has worked for the USGA and the PGA Tour.

Adam Scott wins 2-hole playoff to become first Australian to win Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Adam Scott became the first Australian to win the Masters, beating Angel Cabrera on the second hole of a playoff on a soggy Sunday at Augusta National.

The Masters went to a sudden-death playoff for the second year in a row when …

Tiger Woods takes drop penalty at Masters, but no disqualification

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods’ received a two-stroke penalty for a drop on the 15th hole of the second round at the Masters Saturday morning, but the four-time champion will not be disqualified.

Woods’ third shot from 87 yards hit the pin and caromed off …

MORRISSEY: By penalizing eighth-grader, Masters shows it doesn’t get it

AUGUSTA, Ga. — We’re dealing with a 14-year-old kid here. Let’s start with that. Try to remember what you were like when you were 14. Just because Guan Tianlang has been blessed with exceptional golf skills at a young age doesn’t change the fact that …

Aussie Jason Day leads by 1 halfway through; Tiger Woods 3 back

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jason Day is out in front midway through the Masters. Fortunately for Guan Tianlang, Day didn’t sink one last putt Friday. Guan, a 14-year-old from China, became the youngest player to make the cut in PGA Tour history, despite taking a one-stroke …

Guan Tianlang penalized for slow play at Masters

The 14-year-old Chinese golfer has been assessed a one-stroke penalty for slow play at the Masters, hurting his chances of making the cut.

Guan Tianlang profile

A glance at Guan Tianlang, who is battling to make the cut in Friday’s second round of the Masters at the 7,435-yard, par-72 Augusta National Golf Club: WHO IS HE The 14-year-old from Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, is the youngest competitor to ever play the Masters. …

More to watching Masters than Tiger Woods

AFTERNOON SPORTS CLUB: Face it: There are a lot of purist golf fans who are fed up with Tiger-Mania, and have been for years and years. (Even before the sordid off-the-course stuff surfaced.) Their thinking is, if other guys are outplaying Tiger Woods, why so much attention on him? I’m somewhere in the middle.

Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus don’t converse much

Jack Nicklaus has shared his secrets and strategy about Augusta National with anyone who wanted to learn from a six-time Masters champion, a list that includes Rory McIlroy, Luke Donald and Nicolas Colsaerts. But not Tiger Woods.

The 5 greatest shots at the Masters

No other major championship has a greater collection of signature shots than the Masters, mainly because it’s the only major held on the same course. And it helps that Augusta National is such a course that allows for such big moments.

Tiger Woods back on top in golf after winning Arnold Palmer Invitational

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods is back to No. 1 in the world with a game that look as good as ever. Woods tied a PGA Tour record Monday by winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational for the eighth time, and this one had some extra …

Hilton Head’s Harbour Town to get new clubhouse for Heritage

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — A new clubhouse is planned for the Harbour Town Golf Links, the Hilton Head Island course that hosts the PGA’s RBC Heritage professional tournament each spring. The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports officials at Sea Pines confirmed Monday that …

Tiger Woods is dating skier Lindsey Vonn

Sports has a new power couple: Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn confirmed they’re dating.