British Open News

The FedEx St. Jude Classic at TPC Southwind isn't the only place for Memphians to watch some world-class golf this week.

No attempt at statistical analysis could be rigorous because the many variables that differ between the 2 golfer's situations couldn't be accurately controlled for.

Golf's major championship season is in the air all about Northern California as the 112th annual United States Open tees it up in a couple of Thursdays on June 14 at San Francisco's Olympic Club.

As perhaps the hottest name in golf these days, Bubba Watson is trying to keep his public and private lives separate.

MARK BROWN: "For me now it's not really financial. Luckily I've still got the desire to play and win tournaments.

Lee Slattery and Matthew Baldwin both came through the 36-hole qualifying competition for next month's US Open at Walton Heath, the latter surviving a dramatic play-off. It will be Slattery's second appearance in a major, having finished 26th when the Open took place at Royal Liverpool in 2006, but European Tour rookie Baldwin has capped a very ... (more)

Online? On the go? An exact replica of The Dispatch, the E-Edition is available 24/7 on your PC or iPAD.

Here are five things to watch for as we celebrate the first big northern stop on tour and, of course, Jack Nicklaus.

Sifford, whose racial pioneering efforts in the late 1940s and early 1950s paved the way for players such as Lee Elder , Calvin Peete and, of course, Tiger Woods , was born June 2, 1922 in Charlotte, N.C. He began caddying as a youngster, earning 60 cents a day.

June 3, 1958: Jack Nicklaus, 19, Ohio State University freshmen shows his father, Charles, the total score of 136.

How do we explain two missed cuts in a row in two huge events? And, if we can put our finger on what went wrong, is it cause for concern? It started at The Players Championship two weeks ago.

At the 2008 U.S. Open, Lee Westwood missed a tricky 20-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole that would have put him into the 18-hole playoff with Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate .

While Zach Johnson and Jason Dufner dueled for the title of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial on Sunday, it was the cat in the hat who gave the leader board major star power.

Zach Johnson watches his tee shot on the first hole during the final round of the PGA Colonial golf tournament.

Briton Luke Donald went to the top of the world rankings for the fourth time in 12 months after strolling to a seemingly effortless four-stroke victory in the PGA Championship at Wentworth on Sunday.

BACK ON TOP: Luke Donald was a class above the rest of the field at the European PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Title holder Luke Donald prompted cries of 'Luke, Luke' after cajoling a 15-foot birdie putt into the cup at the 18th to open a two-stroke lead after the PGA Championship third round on Saturday.

Jason Dufner moved into position for his second straight victory and third in five weeks, shooting a bogey-free 6-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead in the Colonial.

History doesn't favor either of the Senior PGA Championship's 36-hole co-leaders , Roger Chapman of England or American John Cook, who are at 7-under-par 135 at Harbor Shores.

Rory McIlroy and David Drysdale illustrated the fine line between success and failure on the opening day of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.