Las Vegan Gary Carpendale was eliminated in the match-play portion of the U.S. Senior Amateur championship in Newport Beach, Calif. Carpendale, one of four locals to qualify, was defeated 4 and 2 by Lee Sandlin of Dallas in the round of 32 matches.
Golf
Henderson’s Kevin Marsh was defeated in the semifinals of the United States Golf Association’s Mid-Amateur Championship on Wednesday, losing 3 and 2 to Scott Harvey of Greensboro, N.C., at the Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pa.
American David Lipsky beat overnight leader Graeme Storm at the first extra hole of a playoff to win the European Masters on Sunday, his first success on the European Tour.
Schoolwork remains the top priority for the Crusaders, but their scores get getting better.
Webb Simpson’s season just got a little longer. But the Shriners Open defending champ doesn’t mind after being selected to represent the United States in the upcoming Ryder Cup.
U.S. captain Tom Watson went with experience and a gut feeling Tuesday when he filled out his Ryder Cup team with Keegan Bradley, Hunter Mahan and Webb Simpson.
United States captain Tom Watson opted for a blend of experience and form in choosing Keegan Bradley, Hunter Mahan and Webb Simpson as his wildcard picks for this month’s Ryder Cup against holders Europe.
Tiger Woods is leaving swing coach Sean Foley after four years and no majors.
ARCIS Equity Partners, based in Dallas, has purchased the Desert Pines Golf Club of Las Vegas. Dallas-based Eagle Golf Management will operate Desert Pines.
Larger golf cups are supposed to help fix what ails golf. In the manner of bumpers on a bowling alley, they make the game easier, and shave about an hour off a typical round.
Tiger Woods has removed himself from consideration for a U.S. Ryder Cup captain’s pick because of back problems.
Brady Exber, 58, of Las Vegas, won the British Senior Amateur by four strokes last week at Ganton Golf Club in Ganton, North Yorkshire, England.
Anyone could see Rory McIlroy had the gifts to be the next big thing in golf. His victory in the PGA Championship was more about grit.
U.S. captain Tom Watson said he would be foolish not to consider Tiger Woods as one of his three wild-card selections for the Ryder Cup, a decision that ultimately would be based on Woods’ words instead of his actions.
CBS Sports says Rory McIlroy’s one-shot victory over Phil Mickelson in the PGA Championship produced the highest overnight ratings in five years.
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