Career-best start yields two-shot lead The PGA Tour’s optimistic view of life without Tiger Woods is that it gives unheralded players a chance in the spotlight. Bo Van Pelt is trying to take advantage. Van Pelt shot a 6-under 66 Friday at the Buick

Woods hits stride and makes his move - Miami Herald
Even with a sore knee, Tiger Woods hit his stride Friday at the U.S. Open. It started with his feet on a concrete cart path and a shot that went under a tree and over a bunker to 18 feet for birdie. What followed was flawless golf and a 30 on the

Golf still searching for Mr. Big Shot - Detroit Free Press
GRAND BLANC — The PGA Tour continues to adjust to tournament life without Tiger Woods. Players are repeatedly asked about the effects on the tour of his season-ending reconstructive knee surgery. And they’re increasingly agitated over the fixation

Van Pelt shoots a 66 for second-round lead - Philadelphia Inquirer
GRAND BLANC, Mich. - The PGA Tour’s view of life without Tiger Woods is that it gives unheralded players a chance in the spotlight. Bo Van Pelt, the son of 1967 Eagles draft pick Bob Van Pelt, is trying to take advantage. “My dad’s line is that Brad

With Tiger Woods out, Jim Furyk is the one to beat - Los Angeles Times
Shortly after Tiger Woods won the U.S. Open, he announced that he was done for the season because of reconstructive surgery on his left knee. That was bad news for gamblers who had consistently bet on Woods’ domination over the PGA Tour. No more sure

Woods remains leading man - Detroit News
The PGA Tour has seen the last of Tiger Woods for this year — until it comes time to hand out the awards. That’s when Woods is likely to add more trophies to his collection. Woods’ dominance is so great that he could win a number of awards, even

Van Pelt gets chance to shine at Buick - Boston Globe
The PGA Tour’s optimistic view of life without Tiger Woods is that it gives unheralded players a chance in the spotlight. Bo Van Pelt is trying to take advantage. Van Pelt shot a 6-under-par 66 yesterday at the Buick Open in Grand Blanc, Mich

SportsBiz: The cost of a wounded Tiger - MSNBC
At the Internet home of the 137th British Open, found at www.opengolf.com, a picture of a beloved golfer waving to fans graces the top of the home page. Problem is, that player Tiger Woods won’t be swinging his clubs at Royal Birkdale three