Sunday May 2, 2010
Quail Hollow fans give Haas support
Bill Haas, who was born in Charlotte and graduated from Wake Forest, says that one of the best things about playing the Quail Hollow Championship is the crowd support.
The Daily Wrap-up, Round 3: Quail Hollow Championship
Billy Mayfair has a two-shot lead going into the final round of the Quail Hollow Championship, a position that seemed unlikely when he was racing to the golf course to make his tee time for a Monday qualifier.
Kim Giving Chase at Quail Hollow
Anthony Kim, seen by pretty much everyone in golf as an uberstar in waiting, has been busy lately living up to many of the lofty expectations.
Phil Takes A Big Rip At Quail's Greens
When Phil Mickelson made a point Saturday afternoon of saying the greens at the Quail Hollow Club are "some of the worst-designed greens" on the PGA Tour, it wasn't a one-off comment.
It don't mean a thing until you make that swing
How unsettling it must be to stand on the 17th tee at Quail Hollow Club, trying to guess which way the wind will blow and where your golf ball will wind up on a hole that deserves a really nasty nickname.
Mayfair leads by two, hungry to earn exemption
Billy Mayfair remembers the feeling of winning a golf tournament.
"Well, I won Monday in the qualifier," Mayfair said. "I won the Friday game at Whisper Rock a few weeks ago. I beat my wife last Saturday, too."
Steady play puts Mayfair up by two shots at Quail Hollow
CHARLOTTE (AP) — Winless for almost 12 years on the PGA Tour, Billy Mayfair (FSY) will take whatever he can get.
Quail Hollow Championship
WEATHER FORECAST:
It's expected to be partly cloudy and unseasonably warm today with the high temperature approaching 90 degrees. Winds are forecast to be relatively light and there's a chance of thunderstorms.
Lessons learned in the pine trees
Kim gets lucky once, getting through the trees to make a birdie. But the next try is more like a pinball machine.
McIlroy Still in the Hunt at Quail Hollow
A year ago, Rory McIlroy was a 19-year-old up-and-comer from Northern Ireland who turned heads with a 20th-place finish at the Masters in his PGA Tour debut. After turning 20, he followed with a top-10 finish at the U.S. Open and tied for third in the PGA Championship.
Billy Mayfair extends lead at Quail Hollow
Mayfair, who hasn't won a tour event since 1998, is two shots ahead of Phil Mickelson and Davis Love III.
Mayfair took long way to 54-hole lead
His career has spanned more than 20 years, encompassing some 650 events, with earnings of more than $18 million.
Billy Mayfair takes two shot lead into Quail Hollow Championship final
Billy Mayfair will try to win his first tournament since 1998 Sunday. To put that into perspective, Tiger Woods has won 64 times since Mayfair captured that long-ago Buick Open
Saturday May 1, 2010
Charlotte course beats Tiger Woods in first round
The day before play opened at the Quail Hollow Championship, Tiger Woods was talking about how much he looks forward to this event each year and how golf was starting to be fun again, like it used to be before all the bad stuff spilled out about his personal life.
Woods implodes
Finally, all the talk about Tiger Woods was mostly about his golf. And it was more bad news.
Tiger Woods misses the cut at Quail Hollow Championship
Finally, all the talk about Tiger Woods (FSY) was mostly about his golf.
Charlotte Observer
When the shock waves began to subside late Friday afternoon at the Quail Hollow Championship and the reality of Tiger Woods' double-bogey induced departure began to settle in, there was Billy Mayfair almost invisibly leading the tournament.
Woods Misses Fairways, Greens and the Cut
The second round of the Quail Hollow Championship turned into a day of extreme rarities on Friday at Quail Hollow Club.
Tiger Woods gets heckled for first time since comeback at Quail Hollow Championship in Charlotte
Tiger Woods was the victim of a heckle-and-run Friday when he got an earful about his sex scandal from some angry golf fans at a North Carolina tournament.
No weekend for Woods
Tiger falls apart on back nine, cards 79 to miss cut badly.
Tiger's game gets a serious reality check at Quail Hollow
Before the Masters began, Tiger Woods talked about changing his behavior on the golf course. This is not what he had in mind.
Woods MCs at Quail Hollow; Mayfair leads
Finally, all the talk about Tiger Woods was mostly about his golf. And it was more bad news.
Not The Same
Tiger Woods may be back following his five-month hiatus, but his performance in Charlotte shows his golf game has yet to return.
Not a thing goes right for Woods on historically bad day
The little boy in the Ben Hogan hat did a theatrical header, feigning a full faint, when his hero hurriedly walked past on the 12th hole.
Charlotte Observer
It wasn't much of a week for defending champion Sean O'Hair, who shot 72-77 to miss the cut. It was O'Hair's second missed cut of the year, this one littered with a string of missed putts.
Woods fails to make cut at Quail Hollow
His seven-over-par 79, coupled with Thursday’s 74, gives him his highest two-day total as a pro..
Woods clearly off target at Quail Hollow
As the round hopelessly and painfully came to a close, the thousands of fans who were witness to something rarely seen were in the uncomfortable position of cheering on golf's best player without having anything to cheer about.
Tournament goes on minus Woods
Tiger Woods promised to put his free weekend to good use after missing the cut at the Quail Hollow Championship.
Friday April 30, 2010
Van Pelt Surges, Woods Struggles
Tiger Woods finds himself nine shots behind leader Bo Van Pelt after the first round at Quail Hollow.
Van Pelt shoots 65 to lead Quail Hollow
Tiger Woods delivered a few memorable shots of his own Thursday at Quail Hollow on a pleasant day that produced birdies and eagles and plenty of excitement
Mickelson: illness maybe a good omen for the week
Maybe Masters champion Phil Mickelson has found a winning formula: get sick before a tournament.
Woods shoots 2-over at Quail Hollow
Tiger Woods will need to keep his shots out of the water if he hopes to contend at the Quail Hollow Championship.
The Daily Wrap-up, Round 1: Quail Hollow Championship
Tiger Woods delivered a few memorable shots of his own Thursday at Quail Hollow on a pleasant day that produced birdies and eagles and plenty of excitement.
How long will it take Tiger to cure his woes?
What if this is what the "new" Tiger Woods looks like? Two-way misses, rounds of 74 with the occasional Sunday charge and his game as dysfunctional as the previous six months.
Tiger Woods puts bad day at office behind him after struggling at Quail Hollow
Woods hit into the water on consecutive holes and went seven tee shots without hitting a fairway as he finished up with a two-over par 74.
Van Pelt snatches early lead as Woods wobbles
Tiger Woods struggled in his second comeback tournament on Thursday, limping to an opening two-over-par 74 at the Quail Hollow Championship.
Van Pelt grabs Quail Hollow lead as Tiger struggles to 74
Tiger Woods (FSY) delivered a few memorable shots Thursday at Quail Hollow, hitting two tee shots in the water and shooting a 2-over-par 74
Life as a golf pro can’t be beat, even when one hole routs you
You walk around the picture perfect Quail Hollow Club with the sun on your shoulders and a light breeze washing around you and you think, there may be a better way to make a living than playing professional golf but none comes to mind.
Charlotte Observer
I picked Van Pelt to win the Quail Hollow Championship before the tournament began. Some of my golf expert friends ripped me.
Sizzling Van Pelt gets lead with a 65
Meanwhile, Mickelson struggles with a stomach ailment and frustrated Woods just struggles.
In an ugly first-round 74, that's Tiger all over
Unwittingly, Tiger Woods might have found the best possible way to work his way back into the good graces of the public consciousness.
Tiger tanks in Charlotte
World's No. 1 finds himself 9 back of leader Van Pelt
For Some, Tiger Fatigue Has Set In
will be a good bit warmer today (a high of 82) than Thursday with a few clouds. Saturday is shaping up to be a bit shaky, with thunderstorms in the forecast.
Charlotte Observer
It will be a good bit warmer today (a high of 82) than Thursday with a few clouds. Saturday is shaping up to be a bit shaky, with thunderstorms in the forecast.
Tiger Woods struggles to a 74 at Quail Hollow
Woods is nine shots behind first-round leader Bo Van Pelt at Quail Hollow Championship.
Phil Mickelson, battling illness, 2-under par at Quail Hollow Championship
Masters champ Phil Mickelson ran out of gas, not confidence, in the first round of the Quail Hollow Championship Thursday.
Thursday April 29, 2010
For Tiger Woods, Quail Hollow Championship was a walk in the park
Michael Jordan, playing in the Quail Hollow pro-am with Fred Couples yesterday afternoon before huge galleries, was not shy about weighing in on what his friend Tiger Woods faces following the sex scandal.
Michael Jordan: No quick fix for Tiger
Michael Jordan, playing in the Quail Hollow pro-am with Fred Couples yesterday afternoon before huge galleries, was not shy about weighing in on what his friend Tiger Woods faces following the sex scandal.
Collision Course
With Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson returning this week at Quail Hollow, the countdown to the U.S. Open has begun.
Tiger takes his game to a public tournament
Tiger Woods entered the room with little fanfare, and without the constant clicking of camera shutters.
World's top two, Woods, Mickelson, back on course
Phil Mickelson's return to golf after winning the Masters was marred by illness. Tiger Woods' return to golf after finishing in a tie for fourth in the Masters was marked by a sense of normalcy.
Heat is still on Tiger
The pressure on Tiger didn't end at Augusta. The bravest question thrown at Tiger Woods during his second news conference since his sex scandal came near the end of the 17-minute session.
The Starter: Round 1, Quail Hollow Championship
Not only is the field of major-championship quality this week, but Quail Hollow Golf Club also measures up to the top venues in golf.
Woods' return vital for PGA Tour
There are signs that life is returning to normal -- if that word can ever really be used again in regards to Tiger Woods and the PGA Tour.
Jordan plays in front of thousands at Quail Hollow
Sure, Tiger Woods is here, but Michael Jordan still rules this town. Thousands swarmed tee boxes and greens on Wednesday afternoon as the new owner of the Charlotte Bobcats played in the Quail Hollow Championship pro-am.
Quail Hollow Championship notebook: Ill Mickelson withdraws from pro-am
Phil Mickelson, in his first event since winning his third green jacket at the Masters three weeks ago, withdrew from the Quail Hollow Championship pro-am Wednesday afternoon due to an illness.
Tiger Woods Looks for ‘Normal’ Amid Locals at Quail Hollow
Tiger Woods posed for photos and signed autographs during and after his pro-am round today, an indication that his world might be returning to normal, at least on the course.
At Quail Hollow, all's quiet on the Tiger front
Clearly in a panic, the man kept stumbling backward until he finally bumped into a tree. His camera pressed against his face, he then tried to properly frame and snap a photograph that represented an instant family keepsake.
Notebook: Ill Mickelson hopeful for Thursday
Phil Mickelson is hopeful he can play today after being forced to withdraw from the pro-am Wednesday because of food poisoning. Mickelson was ill Tuesday night after arriving in Charlotte but tried to play his afternoon pro-am round.
Phil posts a donut in Quail Hollow pro-am
Ninety minutes after he cracked some self-deprecating jokes about his celebrated donut binge the morning after the Masters, and mentioned how he eschews certain foods during tournament weeks, the dietary gods seemingly exacted their cruel revenge.
For golfers, help for kids is an open book
First- and second-graders at Charlotte's Pinewood Elementary are a tough crowd for the PGA.
Woods and Mickelson Poised to Resume Rivalry
One might question whether Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods generate enough electricity on the golf course to power an enduring rivalry along the lines of Palmer-Nicklaus or Nicklaus-Watson.
Tiger Woods is still protected from the public
There is a large security presence during his pro-am round at the Quail Hollow Championship. But he is friendlier with the fans.
Tiger's golf rehab takes 2nd step at Quail Hollow
Tiger Woods hopes his second step back on the PGA Tour is even better than his first.
Wednesday April 28, 2010
Statement on behalf of Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson withdrew from the Quail Hollow Championship Pro-Am after six holes today. He was ill in his hotel last night and today called for assistance on the fifth hole.
Mickelson: A major family man
Phil Mickelson wanted to hug his wife, Amy. That’s what he remembers thinking as he walked off the 18th green at Augusta National 17 days ago, having just won his third Masters tournament.
Five Things To Like About Pro-Am Day At Quail
Here's a list of five things worth watching at the hit-and-giggle part of the Quail Hollow Championship, also known as the Wednesday pro-am:
Tiger, Johnson learn tee times in Charlotte
Reigning British Open champion Stewart Cink and 2009 Masters champion Angel Cabrera will have the pleasure of playing with Tiger Woods in the first two rounds Thursday and Friday of the eighth annual $6.5 million Quail Hollow Championship in Charlotte, N.C.
Kim to Have Thumb Operation
Anthony Kim and his management team will decide soon when to have the detached ligament in his left thumb surgically repaired.
Quail Hollow Tournament Director Kym Hougham doesn't expect a circus-like reception for Tiger Woods
Quail Hollow Tournament Director Kym Hougham isn't expecting any rowdier a reception for Tiger Woods at this week's tournament than he was given at Augusta for the Masters.
With Tiger, 'hollow' sure not sleepy
Tiger Woods' comeback from the sex scandal that sent his life into a tailspin of public flogging and countless apologies takes another significant step this week when he plays the Quail Hollow Championship.
An important 2 weeks for Tiger
The mess Tiger Woods created for himself most likely will never leave him entirely. But the time is coming, and perhaps soon, when the focus shifts almost exclusively to his game, his pursuit of Jack Nicklaus and his place in history.
Despite hot streak, Kim ponders surgery on his left thumb
The question isn't if; it's when. Sometime later this season, when he can't play through the pain anymore, Anthony Kim will have surgery to reattach the ligament between his index finger and his left thumb. He'll miss the next two or three months, as a result.
Scoring, Advil keep Kim going
Like most golfers, Anthony Kim prominently displays the logos of his sponsors, including Nike and Royal Bank of Canada.
Quail Hollow's forethought led to key date
The calendar plays a big part in the success or perceived success of a PGA Tour event, and one week can mean the difference between a field loaded with superstars and one whose leaderboard is filled with names you don't recognize.
Making History: Bill Haas, former WFU star, following in the pro-golfing footsteps of father, Jay
In pro golf, sons often have trouble matching the success of their fathers. Bill Haas hopes to be different.
Woods to play with Cink & Cabrera in Charlotte
Tiger Woods will play with a couple of fellow major championship winners when play starts Thursday at the Quail Hollow Championship in Charlotte, N.C. Woods will be joined by Angel Cabrera and Stewart Cink, the winners of last years Masters and British Open, respectively, when he tees off at 7:40 a.m. in the first round.
The Tiger-and-Phil show resumes this week at Quail Hollow
Here's a headline that tells you all you need to know about this week in golf: "Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson prepare to resume normal service."
Tuesday April 27, 2010
Quail Hollow Notebook: Curry cards three birdies, has 'a blast'
Stephen Curry might be known as a basketball player, but he’s pretty good on the golf course, too.
A Nice Start To Quail Hollow Week
At most PGA Tour events, Monday is essentially a day off. A few pros have wandered into town and spend an hour or so putting or chipping before heading off to run errands or relax or whatever.
Lowe gets spot into Quail Hollow Championship
Cortland Lowe, a former Wake Forest golfer, survived a four-man playoff on Monday for the last spot in a qualifier at Carolina Golf Club for this week's Quail Hollow Championship.
Monday April 26, 2010
Why this tournament does so well
Now in its eighth year, Charlotte's PGA Tour stop succeeds because of its timing, course and care.
Different: Quail Hollow tries to feel like home
It's just different. That's the feeling most PGA Tour golfers have about the Quail Hollow Championship, one of the best tournaments on the schedule.
5 tips on watching the pros at Quail
Ibarguen starts with five suggestions on how to help your own game while watching the pros at the Quail Hollow Championship.