U.S. Open champion Rose finds a coach and a friend in Foley

ARDMORE, Pa. | Next week marks four years since Justin Rose first began working on his swing with Sean Foley. But in the moments after winning the U.S. Open for his first major championship, Rose referred to him as more than just a swing coach.

Justin Rose

Justin Rose of England holds the trophy next to the iconic wicker basket flag stick after winning the U.S. Open on Sunday at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa.

Mickelson has silver market cornered in U.S. Open

ARDMORE, Pa. | The U.S. Golf Association is not opposed to inflicting cruel and unusual punishment at its premier championship, so here's something it might want to consider.

Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson reacts as his ball hit from a bunker narrowly misses the hole on an eagle attempt during the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa.

A long day and the lead for Lefty at US Open

Phil Mickelson tips his hat on the 12th green during the first round of the U.S. Open on Thursday at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa.

A long day and the lead for Lefty at US Open

ARDMORE, Pa. | Even for Phil Mickelson, his path to the top of the leaderboard Thursday in the U.S. Open was unconventional.

Woods has highest 9-hole score of career

DUBLIN, Ohio | In the swirling, gusting winds at the Memorial Tournament, Tiger Woods had what even he termed a rough day.

Woods has highest 9-hole score of career

Tiger Woods reacts to hitting a bad shot on the ninth hole during the third round of the Memorial golf tournament Saturday in Dublin, Ohio.

SLICE OF LIFE: Golf, the four-letter word

Every time I pull in or out of the garage, I see a piece of my past, resting against the concrete wall.

Catfish Classic golf outing to benefit education foundation

PORTAGE | For 20 years the Tony Greenway Catfish Classic Memorial Golf Outing has raised thousands of dollars for area organizations, charities and individuals.

Hobart chamber's golf outing planned June 14 in Merrillville

HOBART | The Hobart Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual golf classic starting at 8 a.m. June 14 at the Innsbrook County Club in Merrillville.

Bae wins Byron Nelson for first PGA Tour title

IRVING, Texas | Sang-Moon Bae won the Byron Nelson Championship on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, beating Keegan Bradley by two strokes after blowing a four-stroke lead.

Lingmerth in the lead as storms disrupt Sawgrass

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. | A rift between Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia attracted all the attention on a stormy day at Sawgrass. Swedish rookie David Lingmerth quietly went about his business and wound up atop the leaderboard Saturday in The Players Championship.

Sports is an economic driver in south suburbs

Mt. Carmel golfer Ryan Hernandez, practices with teammates at Glenwoodie Golf Club in Glenwood last August. The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau is marketing the region as a golf destination.

Sports is an economic driver in south suburbs

Mt. Carmel golfers Nick Murray, Ryan Hernandez and Louis Vitiritti walk the course at Glenwoodie Golf Club in Glenwood last August. Sporting events are becoming a big economic driver, according to the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Sports is an economic driver in south suburbs

Mt. Carmel golfer Nick Murray practices putting at Glenwoodie Golf Club in Glenwood last August.

Horschel takes first PGA win at Zurich Classic

AVONDALE, La. | Billy Horschel sensed the time had come for him to win his first PGA Tour event. This could explain the composure he displayed in the face of two final-round weather delays and a 27-foot putt he had to make on the final hole to avert a playoff.

Defending champ Miyazato leads in Hawaii

KAPOLEI, Hawaii | Defending champion Ai Miyazato had five birdies in a late six-hole stretch Thursday at breezy Ko Olina to open a two-stroke lead midway through the second round of the LPGA Lotte Championship.