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Vijay Singh sues PGA Tour for ruining his reputation in wake of doping sanctions, exoneration
Vijay Singh has sued the PGA Tour for tarnishing his reputation over his admitted use of deer antler spray.
Tour officials sanctioned Singh for ingesting a compound that appeared to include a banned substance and then exonerated him after the World Anti-Doping Agency deemed the ingredient to be okay. Show More Summary
2013 Players Championship: Tiger Woods haunted by "bad break" at Masters
Tiger Woods’ illegal ball drop during the second round of the Masters remains Topic A in the golf world, and the victim of the unlucky shot and ensuing two-stroke penalty said he was surprised that the incident stoked heated discussion...Show More Summary
Players Championship 2013: Adam Scott returns to action at TPC Sawgrass
Masters champion Adam Scott has a flare for the dramatic.
In 2004, Scott became the youngest player to ever win The Players Championship at the age of 23. Nine years later, he would become the first-ever Australian to don a green jacket at Augusta National. Show More Summary
Phil Mickelson to give driver a rest on TPC Sawgrass for 2013 Players Championship
Phil Mickelson exited Quail Hollow with his head down after a soggy and disappointing finish to the Wells Fargo Championship, but the indomitable four-time major champion vowed to come back with determination -- and perhaps driver-less -- for this week’s Players Championship.
“I'm pretty bummed out. Show More Summary
2013 Players Championship odds: Tiger Woods favored ahead of Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott
Tiger Woods couldn't quite pull out a victory at the 2013 Masters in April, but a top-five finish in the event and wins in three of his five tournaments prior have him listed as the usual favorite for the upcoming Players Championship, beginning on Thursday. Show More Summary
Players Championship 2013 tee times: Tiger Woods joins defending champ Matt Kuchar, Brandt Snedeker in first two rounds at TPC Sawgrass
Tiger Woods, fresh from his star turn on the red carpet with gal pal Lindsey Vonn Monday night, will put his 2001 Players Championship on the line when he takes on reigning titleholder Matt Kuchar and world No. 6 Brandt Snedeker in the first two rounds at TPC Sawgrass. Show More Summary
Fred Couples breaks down during speech at 2013 World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Fred Couples has long been known as the coolest golfer on the planet, and he added to that reputation on Monday night with a great speech at the 2013 World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
His selection to the HoF prompted some mild controversy and debate, as Couples has just one major championship. Show More Summary
Tiger Woods, Lindsey Vonn to make red-carpet debut at Met Gala
Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn will show off their blossoming relationship Monday night when the superstar golfer and skier walk the red carpet for the first time together at the Met Gala, according to US Weekly.
Woods, who last hit aShow More Summary
World Golf Rankings 2013: Tiger Woods retains top spot
Tiger Woods did not participate in the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte over the weekend, but he remains No. 1 in the World Golf Rankings. There was little movement within the top 10 in the standings following the tournament -- the top nine did not change -- though Phil Mickelson did move up to 10th after his strong finish. Show More Summary
2013 Wells Fargo Championship: Sergio Garcia cleared of wrongdoing after another remote referee blows whistle
When David Eger outed himself to Sports Illustrated as the guy who dropped the dime on Tiger Woods’ improper ball drop during the second round of last month’s Masters, he was just the latest in an ever-escalating roster of golf fansShow More Summary
Wells Fargo Championship 2013: Who is Derek Ernst?
Golf fans were treated to another new name in the winner's circle this weekend: Derek Ernst.
According to PGA Tour rookie Derek Ernst's wikipedia page, the 22-year old is a native of Woodland, California who attended Clovis East High School and most recently UNLV, where he was twice named the Mountain West Conference player of the year. Show More Summary
Wells Fargo Championship 2013 purse: Derek Ernst cashes career payout at Quail Hollow
It was a career-defining Sunday for Derek Ernst, a PGA Tour rookie who earned his card in last year's final Q-school and started the week as the fourth alternate at the 2013 Wells Fargo Championship. Ernst became a late addition to the...Show More Summary
Wells Fargo Championship 2013 results: Phil Mickelson settles for 3rd after late bogeys
For the third time in four weeks, the PGA Tour needed extra holes to crown a winner. This week, it was Derek Ernst, who came to the 2013 Wells Fargo Championship as the fourth alternate. Luckily for Ernst, who was No. 1,207 in the world,...Show More Summary
Derek Ernst wins the 2013 Wells Fargo Championship
It was another week marred by inclement Sunday weather, but for the third time in four tournaments, the PGA Tour needed extra holes to determine a winner. After a playoff on No. 18, Derek Ernst, who started the week as a fourth alternate,...Show More Summary
2013 Wells Fargo Championship leaderboard: Phil Mickelson maintains Sunday lead at Quail Hollow
It's another ugly day in Charlotte, but several big names populate the top of the leaderboard at the 2013 Wells Fargo Championship. Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood are currently tied for the lead at 8-under as the final pairings hitShow More Summary
Wells Fargo Championship 2013: Tee times, TV schedule for Sunday
The final round of the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow is set for Sunday. Phil Mickelson used a strong Friday to take the lead heading into the weekend, but lost a solid opportunity to strengthen his position in Round 3 on Saturday,...Show More Summary
Wells Fargo Championship: Phil Mickelson, Nick Watney share the lead
Phil Mickelson and Nick Watney may share the lead heading into Sunday’s final round at Quail Hollow, but after late, head-scratching double-bogeys from each contender, the Wells Fargo Championship is anybody’s ballgame.
Mickelson, who...Show More Summary
Wells Fargo Championship 2013 scores: Phil Mickelson loses ground in third round
The leaders faltered during the third round of the Wells Fargo Championship on Saturday, as Phil Mickelson finished the day with three bogeys and a double bogey, but still managed to keep a share of the lead with one remaining. After...Show More Summary
2013 Wells Fargo Championship leaderboard: Scott Gardiner leads, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson lurking
Scott Gardiner's 7-under is tops for now at Quail Hollow, but if Phil Mickelson keeps playing the way he has thus far, that might not last long.
Gardiner, a 37-year-old Australian in his first season on the PGA Tour, made a strong run by birdieing four straight holes at 5-9 before he took the turn Friday. Show More Summary
Wells Fargo Championship 2013: Rory McIlroy starts slowly, finishes fast at Quail Hollow
Rory McIlroy, who shared the lead after firing a 5-under 67 on Thursday at the Wells Fargo Championship, was stuck in neutral for much of his second round as he sandwiched seven pars between two bogeys on his first and ninth holes.
The second nine (he started on No. Show More Summary