Search Results January - July, 2001 Archive Wednesday, July 31, 2002 -- PGA was ready for possible slam (Doug Freeman) There was a mixture of relief and disappointment at PGA of America headquarters when Tiger Woods failed to win the British Open. Tuesday, July 30, 2002 -- The best of their time, the best at Bighorn (Doug Ferguson) PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) - Jack Nicklaus knocked down a flag and Tiger Woods took care of the rest Monday night as the best players of their generations lived up to the billing in the Battle at Bighorn. (Photo) Monday, July 29, 2002 -- Trevino: Garcia on track (Doug Ferguson) PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — Sergio Garcia has come as close as anyone to creating a rivalry with Tiger Woods. Not bad, considering Garcia has won only three times on the PGA Tour and perhaps his most memorable victory didn’t even count. Monday, July 29, 2002 -- Woods, Nicklaus team up at Bighorn (Doug Ferguson) PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — The team format for the Battle at Bighorn has changed this year from alternate shot to best ball, which should put a little more life into the made-for-TV exhibition. Of course, having Lee Trevino around doesn't hurt. (Photo) Monday, July 29, 2002 -- Woods confirms he will play in Buick Open GRAND BLANC, Mich. (AP) - Tiger Woods confirmed Monday that he will play in the Buick Open next month. Woods' hopes of winning the Grand Slam ended at the British Open two weeks ago, when he shot an 81 in miserable conditions in the third round and finished tied for 28th. Monday, July 29, 2002 -- Tiger to play Japanese tournament PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) — Tiger Woods said Sunday he will play the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament this fall, his first stroke-play tournament in Japan in four years. Tuesday, July 23, 2002 -- Tiger Woods Worst Rounds (By The Associated Press) In case you've been wondering. Monday, July 22, 2002 -- A great — not grand — finish for Tiger (Doug Ferguson) GULLANE, Scotland — Hat in hand as he walked briskly toward the 18th green at Muirfield, Tiger Woods acknowledged the cheers from an enormous crowd, a scene that has become all too familiar on Sunday in a major championship. Monday, July 22, 2002 -- Another major for Els that was anything but easy (Doug Ferguson) GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - Relief washed over Ernie Els as he cradled the silver claret jug after winning the British Open in a battle that could have ruined him. He didn't beat Tiger Woods at Muirfield. It only felt that way. Sunday, July 21, 2002 -- A Grand Slam gone, British Open all about survival (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - The real British Open began Saturday. The real Grand Slam ended. Sunday, July 21, 2002 -- Weather sends Woods' Grand Slam bid flying (Glenn Sheeley | Cox News Service) GULLANE, Scotland - It served as solace for golfers everywhere. If Tiger Woods can shoot an 81 in a major championship while trying for the Grand Slam, then truly anything happen in this strange game invented 600 years ago by the people who live here. Sunday, July 21, 2002 -- History, at his worst (Bob Ryan | The Boston Globe) GULLANE, Scotland - These are words not one member of the international press thought he or she would ever write, at least not until the man in question would, in the year 2057, be shooting his age. Sunday, July 21, 2002 -- Woods' bid is grand slammed (Jim McCabe | The Boston Globe) GULLANE, Scotland - It took until the third day of competition, but the British Open began Saturday at Muirfield. That it coincided with the end of Tiger Woods's bid for the Grand Slam made for perhaps one of the most bizarre and memorable days in professional golf history. Sunday, July 21, 2002 -- For Tiger, a very rough day (Jim Reeves | Fort Worth Star-Telegram) GULLANE, Scotland - There was a point, finally, when even Tiger Woods had to laugh Saturday. Sunday, July 21, 2002 -- A grand slip (Glenn Sheeley | Cox News Service) GULLANE, Scotland - Tiger Woods has one more thing in common with Jack Nicklaus. It appears that both of them will have lost a Grand Slam opportunity in a British Open at Muirfield. Sunday, July 21, 2002 -- Tiger turns up on the Weather Channel (Jim Litke | AP Sports Writer) GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - Bareheaded against a driving rain, barely able to see the line of his putt, Tiger Woods blinked. Saturday, July 20, 2002 -- Woods' Grand Slam chances evaporate in miserable round of 81 (Tim Dahlberg | AP Sports Writer) GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - Tiger Woods' chances of winning golf's Grand Slam evaporated in a shocking collapse Saturday in the cold rain and wind of the British Open. The world's best player hacked his way to a 10-over-par 81, the first time since he turned pro that he failed to break 80. Photo Saturday, July 20, 2002 -- A royal battle shaping up at the British Open (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - The complaint all year was that Tiger Woods has no challengers. Halfway through the British Open, he has about three dozen of them. Saturday, July 20, 2002 -- He knows, they know: It's over (Jim Litke | AP Sports Writer) GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - Tiger Woods isn't knocking down the flags at Muirfield the way he did at Pebble Beach. Yet. Saturday, July 20, 2002 -- Woods now two back at British Open (Patrick Reusse | Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) GULLANE, Scotland -- Tiger Woods was three strokes off the lead and tied with 14 players for 22nd place after the first round of the British Open. He is two strokes off the lead and tied with seven players for ninth place after the second round. Saturday, July 20, 2002 -- Tiger appears to be gathering momentum (David Whitley | The Orlando Sentinel) GULLANE, Scotland – Monty was bleeping brilliant. Ernie was so spectacular he forgot how to add. Shigeki could not be happier with the way things are going. Saturday, July 20, 2002 -- Crowded at the top; this British Open is up for grabs (Jeff Shain | Knight Ridder Newspapers) GULLANE, Scotland – One by one, the late-evening parade of British Open leaders rolled through Friday to discuss their rounds – Ernie Els, Shigeki Maruyama, Padraig Harrington, Duffy Waldorf, Bob Tway. Saturday, July 20, 2002 -- Tiger's bogey-free 68 draws him closer (Mark Whicker | The Orange County Register) GULLANE, Scotland – Even when he spends a whole day off the leaderboards, Tiger Woods is the serene eye of a Grand Slam hurricane. Saturday, July 20, 2002 -- Five in the forefront at British as Tiger lurks(Gregg Wong | Knight Ridder Newspapers) GULLANE, Scotland – The Tiger is lurking, and everyone knows it. Friday, July 19, 2002 -- Tiger has a fight on his hands (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - Tiger Woods may have a fight on his hands. And not just with the photographers. Friday, July 19, 2002 -- Woods s-putters; putts and shutters bug Woods, whose uneven first round leaves him three back on an inviting day for scoring (Mark Whicker | The Orange County Register) GULLANE, Scotland – This Old Course opened its doors wide Thursday, but few of the world's best players stepped across the threshold. Friday, July 19, 2002 -- Tiger has them where he wants them (Skip Bayless | Knight Ridder Newspapers) They finally had their chance. Any one of the dozen or so players with the game to beat Tiger Woods in the British Open could have thrown a first-round 63 at him, opened a seven-shot lead, made him even more jumpy than he was on Thursday's first tee and finally made him feel a strange sensation. Friday, July 19, 2002 -- Tiger must play catchup at Muirfield (Jeff Shain | Knight Ridder Newspapers) GULLANE, Scotland - Among the many British Open wagers available in betting shops this week is one in which gamblers can pick the winner among any of the threesomes paired for the early rounds. Friday, July 19, 2002 -- Off the Pace: Tiger shoots a 70, three shots back (Mike Kern | Knight Ridder Newspapers) GULLANE, Scotland - So when was the last time Tiger Woods posted the highest score in his threesome? And what were the chances that would happen Thursday, in the opening round of what most of the world simply calls the Open Championship? Friday, July 19, 2002 -- Woods prepares for a different tournament (Jim Litke | AP Sports Writer) GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - This wasn't the day to worry about the rest of the field. Friday, July 19, 2002 -- Photographers upset Woods early in round (Glenn Sheeley | Cox News Service) GULLANE, Scotland - Some trigger-happy photographers accomplished Thursday what nobody else has managed to do lately -- unnerve Tiger Woods in his quest for golf's Grand Slam. Friday, July 19, 2002 -- Tiger plays it down the middle (Jim Reeves | Fort Worth Star-Telegram) GULLANE, Scotland - Pick a side, Tiger. Any side on any subject. Just for the heck of it. Friday, July 19, 2002 -- A missed opportunity, but Tiger still in the hunt (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - About the only wind that could be felt at Muirfield was when Tiger Woods let out a heavy sigh with every birdie putt that slipped away. Friday, July 19, 2002 -- No back problems for Tiger GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - Back problems are common among golfers. On Thursday, as Tiger Woods bent over gingerly to retrieve the ball from the cup, it looked as if his back was sore. Thursday, July 18, 2002 -- Tiger shoots 1-under in first round GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - Tiger Woods began the day by hitting an iron deep into the knee-high rough of the Muirfield links. He ended it knowing he will have to putt better if he is to have a chance at golf's Grand Slam. Photo Thursday, July 18, 2002 -- Woods' rivals try to regain good name amid criticism; they're insisting Tiger doesn't have them completely tamed (Dan O'Neill | St. Louis Post-Dispatch) GULLANE, Scotland – When one dominates a sport like Tiger Woods is dominating golf, the narrative reservoir runs dry. Woods, after all, has won eight majors since 1997 and won seven of the last 11 golf galas. Thursday, July 18, 2002 -- Pressure? Tiger Woods' rivals are feeling it (Bill Nichols | The Dallas Morning News) GULLANE, Scotland – Tiger Woods has brought pageantry to this seaside moor, attracting the world's attention with his quest for the Grand Slam. Thursday, July 18, 2002 -- Challengers in awe of Woods as he goes for another major (Glenn Sheeley | Cox News Service) GULLANE, Scotland - Tiger Woods has mastered the Masters. He has closed the door at the U.S. Open. Is there any reason not to see more at Muirfield? Thursday, July 18, 2002 -- All eyes on Woods (Jim McCabe | The Boston Globe) GULLANE, Scotland - Final details of preparation for the 131st British Open were being stepped off at about 6 o'clock Wednesday morning, with Andy Martinez marching down what reportedly is the first fairway at Muirfield. Thursday, July 18, 2002 -- Hard to root for Tiger (Ned Barnett | Raleigh News & Observer) I'm not pulling for Tiger Woods to win the British Open. Thursday, July 18, 2002 -- Starting times for first two rounds of British Open Wednesday, July 17, 2002 -- One man's math: Woods has 13 percent chance for Grand Slam (Stephen Wade) GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - What are the chances of Tiger Woods completing the Grand Slam by winning the British Open on Sunday and the PGA next month? Wednesday, July 17, 2002 -- Tiger on a grand mission at Muirfield (Doug Ferguson) GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - Two larger-than-life posters of Tiger Woods stand guard at the entrance of this coastal town steeped in golf tradition, an ominous reminder that the 131st British Open is all about one man and one mission. Wednesday, July 17, 2002 -- Tiger slammed with women membership issues (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - Tiger Woods was vague, his answers repetitive. For the first time at a major championship, he seemed unprepared and uncomfortable when handling a topic that was bound to come up at Muirfield. Wednesday, July 17, 2002 -- Tiger walks tightrope on exclusions (Glenn Sheeley | Cox News Service) GULLANE, Scotland – Tiger Woods on Tuesday made his first public comments about the brouhaha over Augusta National's membership issues. The approach he took was as delicate as some of his iron shots. Wednesday, July 17, 2002 -- The truth hurts: Tiger is tough to beat (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - Nothing is wrong with admitting the obvious. Tiger Woods is tough to beat. Tuesday, July 16, 2002 -- Tiger doesn't own Muirfield yet (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) GULLANE, Scotland (AP) - Tiger Woods already met his match at the British Open. Sunday, July 14, 2002 -- Woods’ biggest challenge could come from history (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) GULLANE, Scotland — Ernie Els and Vijay Singh couldn’t catch him at the Masters. Phil Mickelson and Sergio Garcia couldn’t stop him at the U.S. Open. Saturday, July 13, 2002 -- British Open site features grand ol’ tradition (Brian Murphy, San Francisco Chronicle) It is time, fans, to introduce ourselves to Muirfield, site of next week’s British Open and host to golf history as Tiger Woods continues his compelling stalk of the Grand Slam. Saturday, July 13, 2002 -- Woods overwhelming favorite to take British Open LONDON (AP) — A British bookmaker installed Tiger Woods as the overwhelming 7-4 favorite to win next week's British Open, a victory that would put golf's best player in position to complete the Grand Slam. Friday, July 12, 2002 -- Tiger Woods tells how he got sick (Ed Sherman | Chicago Tribune) CHICAGO - Tiger Woods was sick last week. Really he was. Friday, July 5, 2002 -- The center of attention, and he's not even there LEMONT, Ill. (AP) - Tiger. Tiger. Tiger. Wednesday, July 3, 2002 -- Woods cites illness, withdraws from this week's Western Open LEMONT, Ill. (AP) - Tiger Woods withdrew Tuesday from this week's Western Open, citing an unspecified illness. Wednesday, June 26, 2002 -- Tiger finally meets his challenge – Britney Spears Tiger Woods might be the No. 1 player in golf, the only man to have won four professional majors in a row and the first player in 30 years to have won the Masters and the U.S. Open in the same year. Saturday, June 22, 2002 -- These guys would have loved to take on Tiger in their prime (Joe Posnanski) KANSAS CITY -- People came to Blue Hills Country Club to see Mount Rushmore. To see living history. And there they were. Nicklaus. Palmer. Player. Trevino. Watson. No need for first names. They were here for the Children's Mercy Golf Classic. They have won 48 major golf championships. They are what you would call first-ballot hall of famers -- the only five who are still alive. Thursday, June 20, 2002 -- Tiger Woods chasing, making history (Bill Nichols) DALLAS -- Until Tiger Woods came along, the Grand Slam seemed too daunting a task. The feat of winning pro golf's four major championships has gone virtually unchallenged. Thursday, June 20, 2002 -- Lack of a rival does not diminish Tiger's greatness (Scott Bordow) Babe Ruth hit 59 homers in 1921. His closest competitors, Ken Williams and Bob Meusel, had 24 apiece. Thursday, June 20, 2002 -- Tiger in a class by himself (Jim Donaldson) PROVIDENCE -- The amazing thing about Tiger Woods is not how good he is, but how much better he is than everybody else. Thursday, June 20, 2002 -- Winners, losers at the U.S. Open (Ed Sherman) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- There's only one true winner in a major, and these days, it always seems to be Tiger Woods. Thursday, June 20, 2002 -- Tiger Woods' gift to children goes far beyond the golf course (Claude Lewis) In the six years since he turned pro, Tiger Woods has obviously become one of the greatest athletes in history. He already is the best golfer of his era and threatens to become the best ever. Thursday, June 20, 2002 -- Tiger Woods is easily the greatest show in sports (Ed Sherman) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Tiger Woods can't be bothered with putting his career in historical context. Wednesday, June 19, 2002 -- Woods' victory is most viewed U.S. Open in history NEW YORK (AP) — A record 55 million viewers watched NBC's weekend coverage of Tiger Woods' victory at the U.S. Open, and Sunday's final round was the most watched golf telecast this year. Wednesday, June 19, 2002 -- Teacher Tiger: Woods gives clinic to young golfers (Mike Branom) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Leave it to Tiger Woods to turn a Florida thunderstorm into a learning experience. Photos: Tee shot falls ... A wave to fans ... One of many pointers Wednesday, June 19, 2002 -- Golf's elder statesmen say new generation — Woods excepted — lack discipline (Steve Brisendine) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — It's the familiar refrain of Grumpy Old Men: Kids these days. No discipline. Got things way too easy. Wednesday, June 19, 2002 -- Like Nicklaus before him, Tiger awaits Muirfield (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Tiger Woods might want to think about bringing his own pillow to Muirfield for the British Open. Tuesday, June 18, 2002 -- Woods pleases the purists (Jim McCabe) In March 2001, the buzz in the golf world concerned — surprise, surprise — Tiger Woods. He had won the final three majors of 2000 — the US Open, British Open, and PGA Championship — and so the debate raged: If he won the Masters in 2001, would that be a Grand Slam? Tuesday, June 18, 2002 -- Slam quest: Part 3 upcoming (Bernie Linicome, SHNS) Next. That would be Muirfield and the Honorable and Ancient Company of Edinburgh Golfers, awaiting in Scotland the arrival of Tiger Woods and his Grand Slam caravan. Monday, June 17, 2002 -- Halfway home to a slam, and Tiger is cruising (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - The longest course in U.S. Open history was only a short stop for Tiger Woods on his way to a real Grand Slam. Monday, June 17, 2002 -- The 'I-Can't-Beat-Tiger-Club' adds a member (Jim Litke) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - The latest member of the "I-Can't-Beat-Tiger-Woods" club almost seemed too young to join. Monday, June 17, 2002 -- Mickelson comes up short again (Paul Newberry) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Phil Mickelson will tell you he didn't back down from Tiger Woods. And true, Lefty was the only one with even a glimmer of hope as the storm clouds cleared out Sunday in the U.S. Open. Monday, June 17, 2002 -- Winner's Cup ... A tip of the hat ... A hug for mom ... A kiss for the trophy ... Applause from the crowd Sunday, June 16, 2002 -- Tiger holds off a surprise challenge (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - The U.S. Open came to life Saturday when two of Tiger Woods' biggest rivals suddenly closed in on his lead. Sunday, June 16, 2002 -- Photos: Tee shot on the 5th ... Birdie on the 15th ... Reaction to putt ... Walking by gallery ... Lining up putt ... Drive on 16th ... Walk with caddie ... Stunned, smiling Sunday, June 16, 2002 -- Tiger slams the Open shut (Jim Litke) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - The Open is closed. The mystery is solved. Pretty much everything is over but the engraving. Sunday, June 16, 2002 -- Garcia hears it all, from "Waggle Boy" to winner (Tim Dahlberg) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Sergio Garcia had some big things on his mind Saturday morning. First he had to find a way to apologize to Tiger Woods, then figure out a way to beat him. Sunday, June 16, 2002 -- Sergio vs. Tiger and New York should be interesting (Mark Whicker, The Orange County Register) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. _ It's supposed to be Sergio Garcia vs. Tiger Woods on Sunday in the final group of the fourth round of the U.S. Open, and Woods has a four-stroke head start. Saturday, June 15, 2002 -- Tiger headed for another U.S. Open runaway (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - A monster of a course and wet, miserable conditions were no match for Tiger Woods. Saturday, June 15, 2002 -- Tiger shoots a 68 to take three-stroke lead after second round (Jack Saylor) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Where is Dandy Don Meredith when you really need him? They're ready for somebody to croon "Turn Out the Lights, the Party's Over" at the U.S. Open. Saturday, June 15, 2002 -- Woods in control of Round 2 (Jim McCabe) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Some have raised the notion - as overwhelming as it may seem - that Tiger Woods could conquer the grand slam this season. No one ever imagined he'd actually win two legs of it in one weekend. Saturday, June 15, 2002 -- Some can't see the field for the Woods (Karen Crouse) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - The story here on Friday was Tiger Woods. Everybody said so after Woods carded the lowest 36-hole score on the Black course at Bethpage - Bathpage? - to turn the U.S. Open into a foregone conclusion on par with the Lakers-Nets series. Saturday, June 15, 2002 -- It's not over til it's over for Woods (Craig Dolch) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Tiger Woods insists it's not over. Thirty-six holes remain in this U.S. Open and anything can happen. Saturday, June 15, 2002 -- A Tiger who loves the rain (Bob Ryan) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Sure, it was raining, but I figured I'd better go out to see Tiger Woods wrap up the 2002 US Open. Friday, June 14, 2002 -- Woods begins to pull away at U.S. Open (Paul Newberry) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Tiger Woods sent a clear message to the rest of the U.S. Open field on a gloomy, damp day: Better bring your "A" game. Friday, June 14, 2002 -- A tough course, a tough leader (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Bethpage Black is no longer the most frightening thing about this U.S. Open. Friday, June 14, 2002 -- Fans can't get enough of Tiger Woods in opening round of Open (Tim Dahlberg) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - The big roar came from deep on the back nine, a sure sign something was happening in the first round of the U.S. Open. Friday, June 14, 2002 -- Tiger Woods leads by a stroke after first round (Jack Saylor) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Tiger Woods put on his best off-Broadway show Thursday for the folks at Bethpage State Park and proved he's not only ready for prime time onstage, he's the man to beat in the United States Open. Thursday, June 13, 2002 -- Tiger Woods still winning over the public (Mike Kern) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- So what's the big deal, anyway? The U.S. Open is upon us, and Tiger Woods is going for a Grand Slam. Maybe this would really be exciting stuff, if he hadn't done it once already. Thursday, June 13, 2002 -- Woods finds trouble in final Open tuneup FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Tiger Woods' final preparation for the U.S. Open didn't end under the best circumstances. Wednesday, June 12, 2002 -- Major obstacle in way of Tiger's grand plan (Jimmy Burch) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - As the most dominant force in major championships among today's generation of PGA Tour participants, Tiger Woods has cranked out a set of statistics that dwarf the digits posted by Jack Nicklaus at a comparable age. Wednesday, June 12, 2002 -- Tiger ready for U.S. Open FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Tiger Woods emerged through a corridor of fans about 100 yards down the 10th fairway and turned toward the tee box, unaware that Mark Calcavecchia already was standing over his ball, ready to launch his tee shot. Tuesday, June 11, 2002 -- A tough test awaits U.S. Open field (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Some U.S. Golf Association officials hinted at record scoring in the U.S. Open, to be played for the first time on a truly public course with relatively flat greens. Thursday, June 6, 2002 -- Tiger calls Bethpage the hardest par 70 LOS ANGELES (AP) - Having played the Black Course at Bethpage State Park, Tiger Woods is bracing for a difficult time next week at the U.S. Open. Monday, June 3, 2002 -- Tiger's triumph AKRON, Ohio (AP) _ Tiger Woods posted a birdie on the seventh playoff hole to beat Jim Furyk and win the 2001 NEC Invitational golf tournament. Wednesday, May 29, 2002 -- No, really ... Tiger's a regular guy (Michael Grange, Toronto Globe and Mail) Tiger Woods has it all, and had much of it on display in Toronto earlier this week. Wednesday, May 29, 2002 -- Woods, O'Meara get first look at Black Course FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Tiger Woods began his preparations for the U.S. Open on Tuesday, playing the Black Course at Bethpage State Park with Mark O'Meara. Monday, May 27, 2002 -- Final rounds for Nicklaus, Woods take different routes DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) - For Tiger Woods, it was a rare round without pressure. For Jack Nicklaus, it might just have been his last Sunday playing in a regular tour event. Sunday, May 26, 2002 -- Tway leads by one; Tiger 12 back DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) - Two years of rain-delayed runaways by Tiger Woods are over, not to mention his quest for a fourth straight victory in the Memorial Tournament. Saturday, May 25, 2002 -- Even with an imperfect round, Woods stays in the hunt DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) - No thanks to his putter, Tiger Woods is still in the hunt for a fourth consecutive Memorial title. Saturday, May 25, 2002 -- Woods to skip Kemper Open DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) - Tiger Woods will skip the Kemper Open to rest for the U.S. Open. Friday, May 24, 2002 -- Jack beats Tiger; both trail Tway at Memorial DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) - Tiger Woods' dominance at the Memorial suffered a setback Thursday. Not only was he nine strokes behind Bob Tway, he couldn't even beat Jack. Thursday, May 23, 2002 -- Tiger goes for four in a row at Memorial DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) - Jack Nicklaus created the Memorial Tournament. Tuesday, May 21, 2002 -- Woods wins as Monty self-destructs on third playoff hole HEIDELBERG, Germany (AP) - Colin Montgomerie proved he can stay close to Tiger Woods. Beating him is another matter. Monday, May 20, 2002 -- Montgomerie overcomes bad back to lead Woods by one HEIDELBERG, Germany (AP) - Tiger Woods shot an 8-under-par 64 Sunday to move within one stroke of leader Colin Montgomerie after three rounds of the Deutsche Bank-SAP Open. Sunday, May 19, 2002 -- Cejka and Monty lead by one, Woods lurking HEIDELBERG, Germany — Tiger Woods survived a double bogey to stay in contention after the second round of the Deutsche Bank-SAP Open on Saturday. Friday, May 17, 2002 -- Woods returns to tournament for fourth and perhaps last time HEIDELBERG, Germany (AP) - Tiger Woods' fourth appearance at the Deutsche Bank-SAP Open might be his last. Tuesday, May 14, 2002 -- Another switch to the swoosh 'very close' for Tiger IRVING, Texas (AP) — Exactly two years after changing golf balls in the middle of a record-setting season, Tiger Woods says he is “very close” to making another switch to the swoosh — this time, to Nike Golf irons. Saturday, May 11, 2002 -- Maruyama takes lead; Tiger gets closer to the top IRVING, Texas (AP) - Shigeki Maruyama held his thumb and forefinger just a fraction of an inch apart to size up his chances of winning the Byron Nelson Classic. Friday, May 10, 2002 -- Confidence for Molder, rust for Tiger IRVING, Texas (AP) - Tiger Woods watched the flight of his ball and figured something was wrong when fans seated behind the 18th green scrambled for cover. Thursday, May 9, 2002 -- Tiger Woods closes on Nelson's prized possession (Bill Nichols) IRVING, Texas _ Byron Nelson and Tiger Woods have developed a relationship that seems to get stronger as the prodigy chases the legend's records. Thursday, May 9, 2002 -- Woods renews contract with magazine NEW YORK (AP) - Tiger Woods renewed his contract with Golf Digest, which will supply his Web site with photos and archives of instruction stories he writes for the magazine. Thursday, May 9, 2002 -- Tiger returns under the eye of Lord Byron IRVING, Texas (AP) - Byron Nelson played with Walter Hagen and Bobby Jones, was born in the same year as Ben Hogan and Sam Snead, and in retirement watched everyone from Arnold Palmer to Jack Nicklaus to Tom Watson. Thursday, May 2, 2002 -- Five cities to take part in Woods' clinic LOS ANGELES (AP) - Tiger Woods won't be traveling around the country this year to conduct junior golf clinics. Instead, he's bringing the kids to him. Thursday, May 2, 2002 -- Hagen, Sarazen . . . and Woods? It is difficult for Tiger Woods to spend time on the driving range without hearing someone try to project it into a record, like: Will he spend more time on the practice tee than Ben Hogan, Tom Kite or Vijay Singh? Wednesday, April 24, 2002 -- Shattering some myths and misperceptions (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) One complaint Tiger Woods has with the media and the public is that they tend to exaggerate his performances, both good and bad. Sunday, April 21, 2002 -- No Tiger? No major drama on PGA tour (Bob Harig/St. Petersburg Times) The pained expression on Ernie Els’ face said it all. Cap removed, hand on his forehead, anguish all over him. Els, a two-time U.S. Open champion, saw his chances to win the Masters floating down a creek after his approach shot to the 13th green came up short. Tuesday, April 16, 2002 -- BURNING BRIGHT: Nicklaus' prediction for Tiger looking more possible every year AUGUSTA, Ga. - He has the flair and charisma of Arnold Palmer, the power and intimidation of Jack Nicklaus. Perhaps it won't be long before Tiger Woods has as many green jackets as both of them combined. Wednesday, April 10, 2002 -- A new course, the same guy to beat AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Tiger Woods walked briskly out of the Augusta National clubhouse Tuesday morning and was headed for the first tee, unaware of a small problem his caddie had already solved. Tuesday, April 9, 2002 -- There is no Plan C It's not often you find yourself rooting for the golf course. But make an exception this week. Sunday, April 7, 2002 -- Woods, Olazabal among favorites for green jacket CHICAGO - The idea is to be peaking for the majors. Easier said than done. Wednesday, March 27, 2002 -- Future of a Masters ball: Difficult, doubtful Imagine a major championship with only one type of golf ball, where Tiger Woods can rip a driver on a medium-length par 4 and still have to hit a 5-iron to reach the green. Wednesday, March 20, 2002 -- Tiger notes PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - If someone thinks the best way to take money from a PGA Tour player is to have him swing from the opposite side, think again. Tuesday, March 19, 2002 -- Tiger separates himself from the field down the stretch PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods is not ready to declare his game in perfect shape heading into two of the biggest tournaments in golf. At least he knows what to expect should he wind up in the lead late in the final round. No mistakes. Monday, March 18, 2002 -- Tiger's triple triple ORLANDO — Not that the world's No. 1 player needed an extra weapon, but now Tiger Woods also owns the momentum heading into his next two hugely important events: this week's Players Championship and the Masters next month in Augusta. Monday, March 18, 2002 -- Woods claims third straight Bay Hill win (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) ORLANDO, Fla. — Tiger Woods began his march to the Masters with his first victory of the year, a four-shot margin at the Bay Hill Invitational that was secured by Phil Mickelson’s blunders on the closing holes. Sunday, March 17, 2002 -- Tiger’s slip provides opening ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods was everywhere he didn’t want to be Saturday, except the only place that mattered — in the lead at the Bay Hill Invitational. Saturday, March 16, 2002 -- Tiger in top form again at Bay Hill (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The score alone was enough to show that Tiger Woods is on top of his game at the Bay Hill Invitational. Despite his first bogey in 76 holes, he had his best round of the year Friday and was leading by four strokes. Friday, March 15, 2002 -- Tiger, Daly share lead (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) ORLANDO, Fla. — Fans didn’t have to wander around Bay Hill to find the action Thursday — Tiger Woods working magic with his short game in one group, John Daly right behind, booming big drives and avoiding big numbers. Thursday, March 14, 2002 -- Another honor for Woods ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - For the fourth straight year, Tiger Woods won the Mark H. McCormack Award for be No. 1 in the world ranking for the most weeks in 2001. Tuesday, March 5, 2002 -- Tiger loses again, this time in video golf NEW YORK (AP) — Surrounded by a towering Ferris wheel and a roaring life-sized dinosaur instead of bunkers and water hazards, Tiger Woods came up short again. Monday, March 4, 2002 -- Els survives Woods' rally to win Genuity MIAMI — Ernie Els had the misfortune of watching Tiger Woods all the way around Doral's Blue Monster on Sunday. Sunday, March 3, 2002 -- Role reversal for Els at Doral (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) MIAMI (AP) - The score was so astounding in such difficult conditions that it appeared Ernie Els was playing a different game than everyone else at the Genuity Championship. Friday, March 1, 2002 -- Els takes command at Doral; Tiger lurking (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) MIAMI (AP) - Don't be fooled by the nickname. When Ernie Els is on his game, the Big Easy likes a golf course to play as difficult as possible. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002 -- Tiger ousted early at Match Play CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) - Tiger Woods was right. The Match Play Championship is anybody's tournament to win. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002 -- Woods ready for challenge at Augusta (Cox News Service) CARLSBAD, Calif. - The No. 1 seed for today's first round of the Accenture Match Play Championship, Tiger Woods will enjoy the same role in seven weeks at the Masters as defending champion. Then again, perhaps beefed-up Augusta National Golf Club, which has been lengthened by nearly 300 yards, should be the top seed. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002 -- Good play, good players don't always cut it CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) - No. 1 has never meant so little. Even when No. 1 is Tiger Woods. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002 -- Appreciating cut streaks, then and now Tiger Woods is 33 tournaments away from breaking Byron Nelson's record of 113 consecutive times making the cut, a streak that was in serious jeopardy last week as Woods stood over a slippery, 6-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002 -- Woods top seed in Match Play, opponent still unknown The player who nearly derailed Tiger Woods' historic sweep of the majors could get another crack at him next week in the opening round of the Match Play Championship. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002 -- Kelly, Lewis, O’Meara tied atop Buick; Tiger 6 strokes back SAN DIEGO — Jerry Kelly moved into position for his second win of the season, shooting a 6-under-par 66 on Torrey Pines’ South Course to tie Mark O’Meara and J.L. Lewis for the third-round lead in the Buick Invitational on Saturday. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002 -- Tiger makes Buick cut, Mickelson doesn’t (Bernie Wilson) SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tiger Woods needed a 6-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to make the Buick Invitational cut, but two-time defending champion Phil Mickelson wasn’t as lucky Friday and will miss the weekend rounds of his hometown tournament. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2002 -- Augusta might be too long for the over-the-hill gang One of the traditions that makes the Masters unlike any other major is participation by its past champions for as long as they like. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002 -- A switch to the swoosh The change did not bring as much attention as when Tiger Woods made the switch, but it was quite traumatic for Steve Flesch when he left Titleist to play the Nike Tour Accuracy DD. Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002 -- Security beefed up at Pebble Beach golf tournament PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Security has been increased at this week's Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, in part to ensure Tiger Woods doesn't have a repeat of a problem from last year. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002 -- The Big Wiesy: 12-year-old with Tiger potential (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) HONOLULU (AP) - Tim Herron didn't realize he would be playing golf with a 12-year-old girl in the Sony Open pro-am until a few minutes before he teed off. Good thing he bumped into Tom Lehman and got a scouting report. Monday, Jan. 14, 2002 -- Parry wins, Woods tied for sixth in New Zealand PARAPARAUMU BEACH, New Zealand (AP) — Craig Parry couldn't believe his luck at the New Zealand Open, while Tiger Woods had trouble believing the greens. Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002 -- Woods fades in final round at New Zealand PARAPARAUMU BEACH, New Zealand (AP) — Tiger Woods four-putted the second hole for a double bogey and appeared to slightly injure his left wrist early Sunday in the final round of the New Zealand Open. Saturday, January 12, 2002 -- Woods makes charge before play suspended PARAPARAUMU BEACH, New Zealand (AP) — Tiger Woods made up three strokes on the New Zealand Open leaders early this morning before play was suspended because of rain following his tee shot on the 12th hole. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002 -- Woods, bedeviled by greens, trails by six PARAPARAUMU BEACH, New Zealand (AP) — So much for local knowledge. When Tiger Woods agreed to come to the New Zealand Open, it was partly as a favor to his caddie, Steve Williams, who grew up playing on the Paraparaumu Beach links course where this year's tournament is being played. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2002 -- Tiger receives rousing welcome PARAPARAUMU BEACH, New Zealand — Tiger Woods didn’t have to have a club in his hand to attract applause on his first trip to New Zealand. Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2002 -- Controversy mark Woods' first visit to New Zealand PARAPARAUMU BEACH, New Zealand (AP) — Tiger Woods' appearance at the New Zealand Open this week has brought security concerns, complaints over high ticket prices and angry players. Monday, Jan. 7, 2002 -- Garcia wins Mercedes; Tiger 10th KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — The grandiose goals that Sergio Garcia set for himself made it clear he thought he was capable of toppling Tiger Woods. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002-- Cyanide letter contains threat against New Zealand Open WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Days before Tiger Woods' first appearance in New Zealand, police and U.S. Embassy officials said Sunday that the embassy received a letter containing cyanide and threats to disrupt the New Zealand Open. Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002 -- Perry strong in the wind to take lead at Mercedes (Doug Ferguson | AP Golf Writer) KAPALUA, Hawaii — Scott Verplank eagled the final hole to catch Kenny Perry after three rounds of the Mercedes Championships, the season-opening tournament that is looking more like a tuneup for the British Open. Friday, Jan. 4, 2002 -- Weir picks up where he left off; Tiger 5 back KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — The last time Mike Weir played on the PGA Tour, he was hitting his irons close to the flag on his way to victory in the Tour Championship. Two months later, only the scenery has changed. Friday, Jan. 4, 2002 -- Woods-Mickelson rivalry seems poised to erupt in 2002 KAPALUA, Hawaii — Fans who have been hoping for a rivalry to emerge on the PGA Tour may be close to getting a serious villain — or shining knight, depending on your opinion — to crusade against Tiger Woods. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002 -- Sergio primed to tackle Tiger KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Sergio Garcia has never been intimidated by Tiger Woods. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002 -- Tiger looking for fast start to new year KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Tiger Woods arrived with only the bottom half of his goatee remaining, changed into golf shoes and was quickly out of sight. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002 -- What can fans expect for 2002 golf season? KAPALUA, Hawaii — Another PGA Tour season starts in two days, and already there is change in the wind. PREVIOUS Tiger Woods

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