http://www.mail.com/people/13286-ernie-els.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/13286-ernie-els.html http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2155600-rose-wins-us-open-heartache-mickelson.html ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — Justin Rose could see all the pieces coming together in this U.S. Open. The sun was breaking through the clouds Sunday evening at Merion as he stood in the 18th fairway with a one-shot lead. That famous Ben Hogan plaque was in front of him, a road marker bronze that one pure swing and two putts might be all that stood between Rose and ... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:32:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2155600-rose-wins-us-open-heartache-mickelson.html 2013-06-17T02:32:04Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2148002-mystery-merion-starts-to-unfold-us-open.html ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — The affection was genuine. Even better was beating Jack Nicklaus in a playoff. So when Lee Trevino got his hands on that U.S. Open trophy in 1971, the guy who never lacked for one-liners gushed, "I love Merion, and I don't even know her last name." For this generation of stars, Merion is more like a blind date. No other course with fou... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:04:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2148002-mystery-merion-starts-to-unfold-us-open.html 2013-06-12T23:04:59Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2147710-kuchar-smile-way-to-open-title.html ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — He was the smiling kid with his dad on the bag in his first U.S. Open, eager to be himself and not the guy he was following. Matt Kuchar never expected to be the next Tiger Woods, mostly because even then he knew it wasn't possible. Winning the U.S. Amateur a year after Woods recorded his third straight amateur title got him into the 1... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:40:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2147710-kuchar-smile-way-to-open-title.html 2013-06-12T20:40:05Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2143282-els-ready-to-major-win-2nd-straight-year.html ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — Give it up, Ernie. No, not the belly putter. At least, not yet. Ernie Els has a claret jug he must return with his reign as British Open champion coming to an end. "It was very great to have it in my possession again," a smiling Els said. Perhaps another U.S. Open Trophy would s... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:02:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2143282-els-ready-to-major-win-2nd-straight-year.html 2013-06-11T08:02:37Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2142606-rain-causing-problems-merion.html ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — The most popular equipment Merion was not a golf club but a squeegee. More heavy rain at the U.S. Open flooded a bunker by the 11th green and filled fairways with large puddles and tiny stream. The course was closed for four hours during the first full day of practice, and then shut down for good later in the afternoon. ... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:35:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2142606-rain-causing-problems-merion.html 2013-06-10T22:35:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2142526-adam-scott-to-us-open-major-champion.html ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — Adam Scott can understand why so many people thought he would have a hard time getting over his epic collapse in the British Open. They didn't understand his master plan of trying to get better instead of just trying to get better results. Ernie Els walked away from Royal Lytham & St. Annes with a silver claret jug. Scott walked away b... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:17:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2142526-adam-scott-to-us-open-major-champion.html 2013-06-10T21:17:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2141110-5-best-us-opens-played-pennsylvania.html ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — The U.S. Open returns to Pennsylvania for the 16th time, the second-most among states behind New York. And while it has gone to only four courses dating to 1907, there is no shortage of great moments. Ben Hogan won two of his four U.S. Opens in Pennsylvania, a heroic one at Merion in 1950 and a dominant one at Oakmont three years later... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:01:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2141110-5-best-us-opens-played-pennsylvania.html 2013-06-10T08:01:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2118084-why-woods-dominate-memorial-mcilroy.html DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Rory McIlroy deadpanned the best line of the day. And the most honest. The world's No. 2 golfer was asked why Tiger Woods has won five times at the Memorial Tournament. "The same reason he's done so well everywhere, I guess," McIlroy said, prompting loud laughter. Woods' dominance isn't necessarily a laughing matter for the rest of the... Thu, 30 May 2013 07:35:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2118084-why-woods-dominate-memorial-mcilroy.html 2013-05-30T07:35:56Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2103546-clark-future-uncertain-tour-anchor-ban.html FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Tim Clark considers his future in golf uncertain now that the game's two governing bodies have outlawed the anchored putting stroke. "Man, this is getting really serious now," Clark said Wednesday from the Colonial. "You kind of deal with it and suddenly it's made, and you're like 'Wow.' It's tough." The next step is whether the P... Wed, 22 May 2013 21:08:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2103546-clark-future-uncertain-tour-anchor-ban.html 2013-05-22T21:08:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2099784-golf-adopts-rule-to-ban-anchored-putting-stroke.html Golf's two governing bodies outlawed the anchored putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, approving a new rule that starts in 2016 and urging the PGA Tour to follow along so the 600-year-old sport is still played under one set of rules. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and the U.S. Golf Association adopted Rule 14-1b, which prohibits pla... Tue, 21 May 2013 21:38:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2099784-golf-adopts-rule-to-ban-anchored-putting-stroke.html 2013-05-21T21:38:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2067126-couples-montgomerie-5-inducted-to-hall.html ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) — About the only thing Fred Couples and Colin Montgomerie had in common was a golf swing good enough to trust for a lifetime. Couples became the first American to reach No. 1 in the world and won the Masters by a blade of grass that kept his ball from trickling into Rae's Creek. Montgomerie found fame on the European Tour, where h... Tue, 07 May 2013 00:34:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2067126-couples-montgomerie-5-inducted-to-hall.html 2013-05-07T00:34:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2047954-lucas-glover-leads-zurich-classic.html AVONDALE, La. (AP) — After taking advantage of benign conditions early Saturday morning, Kevin Stadler downplayed his chances of climbing back into contention at the Zurich Class, predicting he would end the day more than five shots out of the lead. But gusty afternoon wind resulted in higher scores and brought Stadler and several others within striking d... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:18:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2047954-lucas-glover-leads-zurich-classic.html 2013-04-27T23:18:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2045710-ricky-barnes-leads-zurich-classic.html AVONDALE, La. (AP) — Ricky Barnes said he still owes his newborn daughter a late birthday present. Perhaps a piece of silver would be appropriate. Barnes birdied six of the last eight holes Thursday at rain-softened TPC Louisiana to take a one-stroke lead at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, which awards a silver cup to the winner. ... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:14:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2045710-ricky-barnes-leads-zurich-classic.html 2013-04-26T02:14:21Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2042820-dufner-8-zurich-champs-big-easy.html AVONDALE, La. (AP) — One year ago, Jason Dufner's victory at the Zurich Classic made him the fifth player in the last eight years to celebrate his maiden PGA Tour triumph in New Orleans. This weekend, Dufner will try to become the first repeat winner in the Big Easy since Carlos Franco in 2000. But even if Dufner remains beset by the inconsistency that ha... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:13:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2042820-dufner-8-zurich-champs-big-easy.html 2013-04-25T01:13:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2032494-streelman-mix-rain-delayed-rbc-heritage.html HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Kevin Streelman looks ready to make contending at PGA Tour events a habit, while Brandt Snedeker was poised for an early exit at the RBC Heritage in the rain-delayed second round Friday. Streelman, who won his first tour title last month at the Tampa Bay Championships, shot a 1-under 70 before the wind picked up at Harbour ... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:06:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2032494-streelman-mix-rain-delayed-rbc-heritage.html 2013-04-19T23:06:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2030404-davis-contention-rbc-heritage.html HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Brian Davis is tired of being celebrated solely for his sportsmanship at the RBC Heritage. He's ready to add a championship at Harbour Town Golf Links. Davis had eight birdies on his final 14 holes for a 6-under 65 and a one-shot lead over Kevin Streelman and Charley Hoffman after the first round Thursday. Davis lost to Jim... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:20:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2030404-davis-contention-rbc-heritage.html 2013-04-19T07:20:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2020948-aussie-finally-masters-augusta.html BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Greg Norman almost couldn't stand to watch. The Great White Shark had circled around the elusive green jacket too many times without being able to wear it. Pam Scott was on the other side of the world, trying to catch every agonizing moment. Norman's close calls lurked in the memories of so many Australians on Monday. They woke ... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:22:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2020948-aussie-finally-masters-augusta.html 2013-04-15T17:22:50Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2019880-australians-rejoice-scotts-masters-victory.html BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The roar that followed Adam Scott's Masters-winning putt at Augusta National could only be heard on the television broadcast so many thousand miles away on Australia's east coast. But distance doesn't really matter Down Under. Within seconds of Scott's 12-foot putt finding the cup on the second playoff hole at Augusta, fans who ... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:47:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2019880-australians-rejoice-scotts-masters-victory.html 2013-04-15T07:47:24Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2019848-great-scott-aussie-finally-dons-green-augusta.html AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Adam Scott strolled into the room, looking quite dapper in green. He let out a deep sigh and struggled to contain his emotions — the thoughts of Greg Norman, the folks Down Under, the dad he hugged so tight alongside the 10th green. It sure felt a lot different than the last time Scott was summoned to the media room at the end of a maj... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:21:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2019848-great-scott-aussie-finally-dons-green-augusta.html 2013-04-15T07:21:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2018860-scott-beats-cabrera-playoff-augusta.html AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Adam Scott barely had time to think about an Australian in a green jacket when a sudden roar from the 18th green and a quick look at the TV reminded him it's never been easy. Not for him in the majors. And certainly not for the Aussies at Augusta National. He thought for a second it was over when he made a 20-foot birdie putt, the kind... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:01:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2018860-scott-beats-cabrera-playoff-augusta.html 2013-04-15T03:01:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2012486-5-players-who-surprised-winning-masters.html AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods is the overwhelming favorite when the Masters begins on Thursday. Trouble is, Augusta National doesn't play favorites. If it did, Greg Norman would have a spot in the champion locker room. So would Curtis Strange, Ernie Els and a long list of others. Woods is the last No. 1 player in the world ranking to win the Masters, an... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:25:35 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2012486-5-players-who-surprised-winning-masters.html 2013-04-11T07:25:35Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2011978-par-3-contest-chance-to-unwind-masters.html AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Lee Westwood's mum walked away from the ninth hole, waving her hand in front of her face on a balmy spring day. "I feel sorry for the caddies," Trish Westwood said with a flushed smile. At least she wasn't wearing white coveralls and hauling around heavy bags as the mercury climbed into the mid-80s Wednesday. Still, there was nowhere e... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:45:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2011978-par-3-contest-chance-to-unwind-masters.html 2013-04-10T23:45:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2009296-tiger-woods-ready-to-win-masters.html AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Around every corner at Augusta National is another reminder that Tiger Woods isn't getting any younger. He played a practice round with a teenager from China who wasn't even born when Woods won his first Masters. He was introduced at his news conference Tuesday as playing the Masters for the 19th time, which caused Woods to bow his hea... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:35:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2009296-tiger-woods-ready-to-win-masters.html 2013-04-09T22:35:57Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2007422-5-best-players-without-green-jacket.html AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — One of the most popular labels in golf is the best player to have never won a major, which can be looked at two ways. The bad news is that it means a player has never won a major. The good news is that he's at least thought highly enough to be considered. The best player at Augusta National to have never won the Masters? That stings a ... Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:14:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2007422-5-best-players-without-green-jacket.html 2013-04-09T07:14:04Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1972152-rose-hot-with-putter-to-lead-bay-hill.html ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — He didn't miss a putt inside 15 feet. He watched good shots and answered with better ones. He ran off a string of birdies to pull away. That's how Tiger Woods won his last tournament. This time, he was merely a bystander. Justin Rose has been working hard on his putting since the U.S. Open last summer, and it paid off in a big way Thu... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:19:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1972152-rose-hot-with-putter-to-lead-bay-hill.html 2013-03-22T07:19:24Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1970722-rose-takes-lead-with-65-bay-hill-woods-4.html ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Justin Rose started out as another guy in Tiger Woods' group Thursday at Bay Hill. He wound up in the lead. Rose put on a clinic with the putter and ran off four straight birdies late in his round for a 7-under 65, giving him a two-shot lead after the opening round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Woods had two sloppy bogeys from gr... Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:30:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1970722-rose-takes-lead-with-65-bay-hill-woods-4.html 2013-03-21T23:30:21Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1959146-adam-scott-building-toward-masters.html PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Adam Scott started his week by going to a familiar place with a familiar foe. Augusta National is where Scott first seriously contended in a major. He made key putts on the back nine in the 2011 Masters and briefly shared the lead late Sunday afternoon until he ran out of holes, signed for a 67 and watched as Charl Schwartzel bird... Sat, 16 Mar 2013 07:40:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1959146-adam-scott-building-toward-masters.html 2013-03-16T07:40:53Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1958008-scott-mix-innisbrook.html PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Adam Scott had a breakthrough with his short game this winter, and it's so good now that he hardly even has to use it. Scott had a putt for birdie on 16 holes in a second round that was without a bogey and without much stress. He wound up with a 5-under 66 that left him one shot behind 31-year-old rookie Shawn Stefani. ... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:59:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1958008-scott-mix-innisbrook.html 2013-03-15T23:59:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1953894-furyk-opts-straight-narrow.html PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Jim Furyk goes into the Tampa Bay Championship at No. 5 in driving accuracy on the PGA Tour and No. 146 in distance off the tee. That's not unusual. He has taken the short and narrow to great lengths on tour. Only five active players — Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh, Davis Love III and Ernie Els — have more than his 16 c... Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:37:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1953894-furyk-opts-straight-narrow.html 2013-03-14T07:37:26Z