http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2F Golf headlines from Philly.com. en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 12:15:00 GMT 2013-05-24T12:15:00Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=208760921&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2F20130524_Will_gentlemen_show_up_at_Merion_.html Golf has had its share of unsavory controversies in recent months, doing its best to mirror professional wrestling. Fri, 24 May 2013 12:15:00 GMT 04c50c98d4e3e511d327486565f326c1 2013-05-24T12:15:00Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=208748971&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2F20130524_McDermott_wins_Mid-Amateur_title_in_playoff.html Michael McDermott of Merion Golf Club sank a 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole of a four-hole, aggregate-score playoff Thursday to win the Golf Association of Philadelphia's Middle-Amateur Championship for a record fourth time. Fri, 24 May 2013 07:00:42 GMT 459005e129181bb55bf91d08cc8a15d1 2013-05-24T07:00:42Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=208743981&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2F20130523_ap_colonialmemberpalmerhas1stroundleadwith62.html Ryan Palmer was standing in the fairway on his last hole Thursday when his longtime caddie and fellow Colonial member issued a challenge. Fri, 24 May 2013 06:31:27 GMT 8646cf822a9c96f210d54e478aa8d39b 2013-05-24T06:31:27Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=208590991&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2F20130523_Aronimink_prefers_to_host_a_major_over_Woods__AT_T_National.html Aronimink Golf Club president Paul Coady thought that hosting the AT&T National for two years was a "good experience" for his members and appreciated the nice comments from officials of the tournament founded by Tiger Woods. Thu, 23 May 2013 16:09:49 GMT 7b815745b6a63b50a9c1b8b87a4e453e 2013-05-23T16:09:49Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=208588171&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2F20130523_Webb_Simpson_hopes_PGA_ignores_ruling_on_putting_stroke.html Webb Simpson has enjoyed success with a belly putter in his five seasons on the PGA Tour, posting three victories, including the 2012 U.S. Open. He doesn't want to see his style of anchored putting stroke thrown out. Thu, 23 May 2013 05:52:19 GMT 946cf9a62ee46c2e04903e3b1dadd57e 2013-05-23T05:52:19Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=208418061&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2FSBNation_20130521_Sergio_Garcia_apologizes_for_Tiger_Woods__fried_chicken__remark.html Wed, 22 May 2013 13:15:46 GMT eeba952abb82d686de80c0a6c46dc554 Brendan Porath 2013-05-22T13:15:46Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=208407181&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2F208407181.html The U.S. Golf Association pulled the long-handled hammer from its bag on Tuesday and swung it freely, announcing that the Rules of Golf would be altered as of Jan. 1, 2016, to prohibit anchoring the butt end of a club against any part of the body. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:15:21 GMT ebb42748da8b15dc0931ff6a061d6ffe 2013-05-22T06:15:21Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=208425381&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2F20130522_Philadelphia_set_to_host_First_Tee_at_U_S__Open.html The U.S. Open will attract the attention of the golf world to the Philadelphia area, and that provides the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia with an excellent opportunity to show people the fine work it does for youths through the sport. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:09:01 GMT 8bfcdf53887d89ca9cbde35fc339e883 2013-05-22T06:09:01Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=208415241&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2F20130522_USGA_bans_anchored_putting_strokes.html Stu Ingraham has utilized an anchored stroke with a long putter for the last 23 years, a span during which he has won Philadelphia Section PGA player of the year honors on eight occasions including last year. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:01:04 GMT 42c49e31f97d4dff7941a17941c8f390 2013-05-22T06:01:04Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=208281251&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2F20130521_ap_golfadoptsruletobananchoredputtingstroke.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. Tue, 21 May 2013 21:42:22 GMT f11bb1c052a90dbb6f07cb1ea452e4c5 2013-05-21T21:42:22Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=208232401&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2F20130521_Selling_the_U_S__Open_at_Merion_to_corporate_America.html Thinking outside the box was the only way to make golf's signature event in the United States a financial success. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:29:41 GMT e33337ed76c843b9d217ca5a76a9c11f 2013-05-21T12:29:41Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=208282771&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2FSBNation_20130521_Sergio_Garcia_continues_public_criticism_of_Tiger_Woods.html Tue, 21 May 2013 12:25:50 GMT f82ca67b1c8b123889cdf224071146a2 Brendan Porath 2013-05-21T12:25:50Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=208176541&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2F20130521_AT_T_National_could_return_to_Aronimink.html BETHESDA, Md. - The head of the Tiger Woods Foundation still smiles broadly when asked about the contributions of the officials, staff and golf course at Aronimink Golf Club during the two years the Newtown Square facility hosted the AT&T National. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:31:48 GMT 2d3d90f62d1c6cf8dcfca79d8262980e 2013-05-21T05:31:48Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=207998411&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2F20130519_Norcross_group_enters_bidding_for_Woodcrest.html An investment group led by George E. Norcross III and Ira Lubert announced Saturday it would bid on the bankrupt Woodcrest Country Club, adding a new player to the mix of potential owners of the Cherry Hill golf course. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:20:51 GMT ebe64f817bb9c0b1270f72a79d2f7370 2013-05-20T14:20:51Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=208080411&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2FSBNation_20130519_Byron_Nelson_Championship_2013_purse__Sang-Moon_Bae_cashes__1_2_million.html Mon, 20 May 2013 07:39:26 GMT b0c4ba7eeb4872a1e981d91a384d2a38 Brendan Porath 2013-05-20T07:39:26Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=208073401&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2F20130519_ap_baewinsbyronnelsonforfirstpgatourtitle.html Sang-Moon Bae watched anxiously after hitting his tee shot at the par-3 17th hole Sunday in the Byron Nelson Championship. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:56:26 GMT 72b23e228132ae569d8df38176dfb8fb 2013-05-19T23:56:26Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=207969841&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2F20130519_Chris_Patton__Farm_kid_who_mastered_Merion_in__89.html Chris Patton appeared to be thoroughly enjoying himself in the 1989 U.S. Amateur and the crowd at Merion Golf Club loved him for it. The 300-pound self-described "country farm kid" from South Carolina impressed with his self-deprecating humor, his homespun personality, and his game. Sun, 19 May 2013 06:09:56 GMT cfbaec3de271a5dcfb254014c5c8cbd3 2013-05-19T06:09:56Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=208019171&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2FSBNation_20130518_2013_Byron_Nelson_Championship_scores__Keegan_Bradley_holds_the_54-hole_lead.html Sat, 18 May 2013 23:15:46 GMT a4af1bf450fbaa53d1392004696666c8 Mark Sandritter 2013-05-18T23:15:46Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=207961471&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2F20130519_Woods__integrity_being_called_into_question.html Incidents at Masters, TPC have some questioning whether Tiger Woods is soiling golf with unscrupulous play. Sat, 18 May 2013 06:33:49 GMT b6cd32fbd23df7ab4e8403c73f27d062 2013-05-18T06:33:49Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168411&44=207948631&32=3796&7=195467&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fgolf%2F20130517_ap_venturiusopenchampionandcbsanalystdies.html Former U.S. Open champion Ken Venturi has died just 11 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was 82. Sat, 18 May 2013 02:34:25 GMT 047d462f000fdb7d381a0badcfc9ba28 2013-05-18T02:34:25Z