A voracious reader, Lucas Glover took a moment to scan the names etched on the walls of the U.S. Open trophy.
Talk about a great ending.
From Hagen to Sarazen, Jones to Hogan, Palmer to Trevino and Nicklaus to Woods, Glover couldn’t put the glistening silver chalice down. The last name on the list, improbable as this seemed a week ago, is now his, a permanent tribute for enduring a grueling week at Bethpage Black better than anyone else.
Glover won the 109th U.S. Open on Monday... Read Full Story
Updated: June 23, 2009, 07:05
FARMINGDALE, N.Y.(AP) A voracious reader, Lucas Glover took a moment to scan the names etched on the walls of the U.S. Open trophy. Talk about a great ending. From Hagen to Sarazen, Jones to Hogan, Palmer to Trevino and Nicklaus to Woods, Glover couldn't put the glistening silver chalice down. The last name on the list, improbable as this seemed a week ago, is now his, a permanent tribute for enduring a grueling week at Bethpage Black... Read Full Story
Updated: July 08, 2009, 17:59
SILVIS, Ill.(AP) Considering how far he fell over the years, David Duval has good reason to feel vindicated heading into the John Deere Classic. One thing, though. "I don't see myself as back, or vindicated,'' he said Wednesday. That three-way tie for second at the U.S. Open last month? "I just did what I've been expecting to do and what I feel like I'm capable of doing,'' he said. Once the world's No. 1 player, Duval will try to keep the... Read Full Story
VIRGINIA WATER, England, June 23 (UPI) --
U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover moved into the top 20 of the world men's golf rankings following his major tournament victory.
Glover won the U.S. Open Monday, contested at the Black Course at New York's Bethpage State Park, by two strokes. Ricky Barnes, David Duval and Phil Mickelson finished tied for second while defending champion Tiger Woods tied for sixth.
Glover's title wasn't foreseen as he'd won just one PGA Tour event previously. He... Read Full Story
Lucas Glover always led the way in practice and workouts at Clemson, his former college coach says. So it's no surprise to Larry Penley that his former All-American became the first Tiger to win a major championship with his U.S. Open victory Monday. "Lucas was pretty much out front in everything, first one to practice, first one to work hard," Penley said through tears after watching Glover's victory.Glover capped a grueling week with a 3-over 73, securing a two-stroke victory at Bethpage... Read Full Story
US Golf Open 2009 has been nothing short of entertaining. One of the highlights from a generous fan offering David Paterson a beer, Paterson reacted with "Finally! Thank you." You can read the US Open 2009 ups and downs full article at the LA Times. If you visit the official USGA site then you can view the leader board where you will find a surprise leader Lucas Glover who doesn’t even feature in the top 20 in the world. Something that cannot be ignored is the popularity of Phil Mickelson... Read Full Story
lucas glover- It's all over, folks. Glover holds on to win a messy five-day U.S. Open. More below: Phil eagles the 13th hole to move into a tie for first-place. Grab your hankies, folks. It could get very dusty in here. To just sum up the current situation. Ricky Barnes , who nearly set a 54-hole record at the Open, is +6 for the day, and has fallen two shots behind the leaders. Lucas Glover is +3 and that has opened the door for sentimental favorite Phil Mickelson , who is putting the ball... Read Full Story
It's fine crouching like this that netted Lucas Glover a US Open win. Lucas Glover won the U.S. Open today, narrowly beating out Phil Mickelson for the win. Mickelson had two bogeys in the final four holes, allowing Glover to take the win. From an article at the New York Daily News : Phil Mickelson came oh so close to pulling off the heartwarming victory in the U.S. Open that New Yorkers everywhere seemed to want as badly as he did, tying for the lead with four holes to play. But he let it... Read Full Story
