Playoff pressure: Getting event ready after storm

NORTON, Mass. (AP) – Kevin Chappell felt a deep sense of appreciation when he arrived at the TPC Boston for the second FedExCup playoff event.

He is among 10 rookies on the PGA Tour who are still hopeful of getting to the Tour Championship for a shot at the $10 million prize. A tie for third at the U.S. Open assured him of his first trip to the Masters next year, and a return to the U.S. Open at The Olympic Club, a short drive from his hometown of Fresno, Cali.

 

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/golf/pga/story/2011-08-31/Deutsche-Bank-Championship/50203330/1

Course has little damage from storm

Cleaning up a mess this close to the start of the Deutsche Bank Championship was perhaps the last thing Tom Brodeur wanted to do yesterday, but all things considered, the damage inflicted by Hurricane Irene on TPC Boston could have been much worse.

 http://www.boston.com/sports/golf/articles/2011/08/30/course_has_little_damage_from_storm/

Patrick Cantlay proved his mettle in loss

Even though Kelly Kraft beat Patrick Cantlay 2 up to take the 111th U.S. Amateur at Erin Hills on Sunday, Cantlay proved why he is the best American player of his generation.

Coming into the week at the 7,760-yard par-72 links-styled layout, the 19-year-old UCLA sophomore was the No. 1 amateur in the world and a proven commodity in pro tournaments. The Pac-10 player of the year was the low amateur at this year's U.S. Open at Congressional, where he finished in a tie for 21st.

http://espn.go.com/golf/story/_/id/6904011/patrick-cantlay-proved-mettle-us-amateur-loss

Rory McIlroy finds a new love

Rory McIlroy confirmed he is dating top ranked tennis palyer Caroline Woznaicki.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/26/rory-mcilroy-caroline-wozniacki-dating_n_937656.html

Phil Mickelson Just Loves Golf

Despite a slew of disappointing finishes in his golf career, the great Phil Mickelson still says his love for the game remains strong.
http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20110824/NJSPORTS/308240041/Lefty-s-passion-for-golf-remains

Journey to Tour Championship begins this week

The journey that ends in Atlanta — with a $10 million prize — is underway.

Jim Furyk has a lot of ground to make up.

The four-event PGA Tour playoff begins this week and culminates with the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club next month. As the FedEx Cup defending champion, Furyk is on the outside looking in. He desperately wants that to change.

http://www.ajc.com/sports/golf/journey-to-tour-championship-1135276.html

'Homer' Simpson revels in first Tour win

(CNN) -- American Webb Simpson has spoken about his delight at securing his first PGA Tour victory at the Wyndham Championship in his native North Carolina.

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/SPORT/golf/08/23/golf.simpson.wyndham.furyk/