Zach Johnson News

Tiger Woods celebrates after chipping in for birdie on the par-3 16th hole during the final round of the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio.

If nothing else, the expression of your opinion is guilty of horrible timing. That was an epic, 'Old Tiger'-style of win, coming from four back by birdeing 3 of the last 4 holes, including an absolutely amazing hole-out on 16 that will be included in his highlight reel of great shots.

Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk chat at the Players Championship in May. Think they're telling a joke or talking clubs? A sports adage says that the first things to go in an aging athlete are the legs.

Erik Compton was added to the FedEx St. Jude Classic player list Friday, the deadline for entering the annual PGA Tour stop in Memphis.

This time it was Zach Johnson's two-stroke penalty for failing to remark his ball on the 18th green Sunday at the Colonial.

Since that time the likes of Julius Boros, Billy Casper, Ben Crenshaw and Phil Mickelson, just to name a few, have added their names to the growing list of multiple winners.

TV: Golf Channel and WREG Channel 3 . Last year: Steve Stricker won the first of his two 2012 titles, beating Matt Kuchar and Brandt Jobe by a stroke.

With the U.S. Open on the horizon, the 2012 Memorial Tournament is one of the best warm-ups the players could ask for as they approach the second major of the season.

After celebrating Memorial day, it's time as usual to turn our attention to the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide.

Zach Johnson on Monday climbed to No. 17 in the world golf rankings, up 10 spots from last week after Sunday's memorable victory at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.

Jason Dufner plays a tee shot at the first hole during the final round of the HP Byron Nelson Championship at TPC Four Seasons Resort.

Well, Jason Dufner didn't hang on Sunday, but Zach Johnson did on a day at Colonial that produced some tough scoring conditions.

Last year: Steve Stricker won the first of his two 2012 titles, beating Matt Kuchar and Brandt Jobe by a stroke.

Actually, there is very little controversy about Zach Johnson picking up two penalty shots on the final hole of the Crowne Plaza Invitational on Sunday.

Summer golf camps soon will be getting under way after the close of the school year, and this column will provide details as they are received from area courses and golf professionals.

Djokovic cruises, Federer levels Connors record PARIS: Novak Djokovic's bid for an historic Grand Slam enjoyed the perfect French Open start on Monday as Roger Federer celebrated his 50th straight major with a record-equalling 233rd Grand Slam win.

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.

Every Sunday night, the editorial staff of the SI Golf Group conducts an e-mail roundtable .

Six major champions made their way through the first round of the French Open on Sunday's opening day.

Zach Johnson had already shared celebratory hugs and kisses with his two young sons and talked about his Colonial victory on television.