| U.S. Amateur champ Gossett goes pro U.S. Amateur champion David Gossett will turn professional at the International in early August. Woods on brink of history at St. Andrews Tiger Woods begins the third round of the British Open with a three-shot lead and no bogeys on his cards. Dream pairing rivals anything else The top two players in the world play in the final group on Sunday, but it will take a miracle for David Duval to catch Tiger Woods. Around St. Andrews Saturday Sergio Garcia has been spectacular tee to green, but he can't seem to make a putt at the Open. Frozen moment: Woods responds to bogey Tiger Woods made his first bogey of the British Open on Saturday. One hole later, he responded with the first of seven birdies. Hole of the day: No. 18 David Duval got a fortunate bounce on a hole which yielded nothing worse than a par on Saturday. Saturday notebook: Clarke stands alone Darren Clarke is the only Brit to be found anywhere near the leaderboard three rounds into the British Open. Woods coasts into lead as Nicklaus bids farewell Tiger Woods extended his streak of holes without a bogey in majors to 62 as he took a three-shot lead. Frozen moment: Nicklaus bids farewell Jack Nicklaus, winner of three British Opens, took what has probably his final walk on a course filled with memories. Mickelson streaks into contention Phil Mickelson went 6-under over a five-hole stretch on Friday to get himself back into the title hunt. Around St. Andrews Friday One year later, Fred Couples regrets his decision to skip the British Open at Carnoustie. Friday notebook: Reduced to a crawl Large crowds and the course layout have contributed to play at a snail's pace the first two days. Hole of the day: No. 12 With perfect conditions, the leaders took advantage of the short par-4 on Friday. Els takes Road Hole to Open lead Ernie Els used a birdie on the difficult 17th to take the first-round lead over Tiger Woods and Steve Flesch. Els takes center stage with Woods again Ernie Els has been witness to Tiger Woods' records many times, and now they're back on the leaderboard again. Frozen moment: Begay gets burned on Road Hole Notah Begay III saw his lead and a fabulous first round disappear with a triple-bogey on the 17th hole. Hole of the day: No. 17 Ernie Els took the first-round lead with a birdie on the Road Hole, one of just four 3s on the most difficult hole. Around St. Andrews on Thursday Mark O'Meara has done little since winning the 1998 British Open, but he was back on the leaderboard Thursday. Thursday notebook: Flesch surprises Steve Flesch finds himself in some big company on the leaderboard as he chases his first victory. Woods on verge of golf history Tiger Woods is one victory away from a goal some of the greatest players never achieved in their lifetimes. Key figures in '99 Open going different directions Paul Lawrie staged a huge comeback. Jean Van de Velde made a huge blunder. But it's the loser who has gained fame. Brutal bunkers defend St. Andrews The worst place to be on the Old Course are the bunkers, which Jack Nicklaus calls the toughest he's ever seen. Around St. Andrews on Wednesday Colin Montgomerie says he has at least 20 more chances to win a major championship if not this week. Monty: Suckers will pay price Colin Montgomerie believes the cream will rise to the top at St. Andrews, where sucker pins will eliminate the lesser-knowns. Wednesday notebook: Champions return Twenty-two past champions of the British Open played a four-hole exhibition at the Old Course on the eve of the tournament. Players to watch ESPN Golf Online's Greg Robertson handicaps the field at St. Andrews. Old friends: St. Andrews and Tom Morris Old Tom Morris lived in the 19th century, but his stamps on golf and St. Andrews live on today. Around St. Andrews on Tuesday Defending champion Paul Lawrie nearly got knocked out of his second straight major on Tuesday. Woods to play with Price, Gossett Tiger Woods has drawn Nick Price and U.S. Amateur champion David Gossett as partners his first two rounds. Nicklaus finds little reason for cheer Jack Nicklaus sees no reason to expect much from his game at his final appearance at St. Andrews. Westwood prepares for Old challenge Lee Westwood is one of the hottest players in golf, but his record at St. Andrews Tuesday notebook: Two on a roll Ernie Els and Loren Roberts are the only players at St. Andrews on the heels of victories last week. Woods is overwhelming favorite Tiger Woods is a 2-1 favorite to win the British Open, according to local bookmakers. Torrance qualifies; Faxon falls short Sam Torrance qualified Monday for the British Open, keeping alive his streak of 29 years of being eligible to play in golf's oldest championship. Monday notebook: Snead knows it Sam Snead returned to St. Andrews on Monday for the first time in 54 years, and this time he definitely recognized the Old Course. How to play the road hole Two-time U.S. Open champion Curtis Strange shows how to navigate the most difficult par-4 in championship golf. Harder than it looks The Old Course at St. Andrews looks like a pushover, but there's plenty of trouble lurking -- especially if the wind blows. Woods takes aim at history Tiger Woods tries to become just the fifth man to complete a career Grand Slam at the birthplace of golf. Daly takes wild ride back John Daly won the British Open the last time it was at St. Andrews. His life has been an adventure ever since. Birthplace of golf not loved by all St. Andrews may be considered hallowed grounds, but others want nothing to do with it. British Open trivia quiz Give your knowledge of the Open Championship a workout. Scotland's yards St. Andrews is the perfect base for sampling the best of Fife. New day in the Auld Toon Three Ambitious projects create new places to play in and around St. Andrews. |
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