With a mix of big shots and missed opportunities, Phil Mickelson held on to the lead at the Northern Trust Open by carding a one-under 70 on Friday.However, Friday's second round was suspended because of darkness. The tournament is still behind schedule

Phil Mickelson chips from the gallery to the 12th green during the second round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) LOS ANGELES — Phil Mickelson wasn’t at his best

Stop us if this sounds familiar, but he needs to hole putts like Old Tiger. He's clearly getting the hang of his reshaped, Sean Foley-taught swing. But Old Tiger doesn't miss a 2-foot, 8-inch putt, as he did Sunday on No. 7. It was almost sad to watch. T

The antique manuscript from Paradise Lost is just one of the volumes found at the 45th California International Antiquarian Book Fair. It's Friday and we found a few ways to blow off some steam from the workweek. There's a Valentine's themed art show at

On June 16th, 2008, Tiger Woods hoisted the U.S. Open Championship trophy at Torrey Pines treacherous South Course. This was his last Major victory, one that he won while suffering from torn ligaments in his left knee. He defeated Rocco Mediate on the fi

Houston, Texas ­– Tiger Woods has won nine USGA championships. His most recent victory was the 2008 U.S. Open, and millions of viewers around the world watched Woods defeat Rocco Mediate in a tense 19-hole playoff at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla,

Updated: January 31, 2012, 1:10 PM ET Phil Mickelson might get a chance to back up his talk about being an advocate for making courses more playable for the golfing public. According to a report in the San Diego Union-Tribune, the city of San Diego's gol

The new season is finally here, and the question everybody is asking, again, is if Tiger Woods is really back? Who wouldn’t love to see Eldrick succeed the way he did from 1996 to 2009, before we all got to know his dirty little secret(s)? Tiger finished

Though Titleist’s tracking says Kyle Stanley’s swing is a smidge slower than it once was, the ball remains a blur. It departs from his driver fairly screaming for sanctuary at an average speed that would win the Indianapolis 500. The most recent measurem

Ben Weber has been struck by a golf ball when playing the game. He’s been hit when spectating. But never, until Thursday, had he been beaned while on the job. Weber was driving a cart about 25 yards behind and to the right of the North Course’s No. 9 gre

Abu Dhabi is a long way from California, where Tiger Woods will make his 2012 PGA Tour debut. He is willing to make the flight for one reason - money. The Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship will host Woods, along with the top four players in the Official World

From Arnold Palmer to Rocco Mediate, Western Pennsylvania has always been well represented on the PGA Tour. Now, because of Highmark and the West Penn Allegheny Health System, the region will be represented at every PGA Tour site through 2015. The fitnes

Breathtaking La Jolla, Calif. , is the spot the PGA Tour this week, as players head to Torrey Pines for the Farmers Insurance Open. The tournament is played over two courses for the first two rounds - the birdie-friendly North Course and the brutal, but s

The North Course (6,838 yards, par 72) and the more famous South Course (7,607 yards, par 72) were designed by William P. Bell and opened in 1957, with the South reworked by Rees Jones in 2001. Torrey Pines has been the host venue of what is now the Farm

This was released during one of Tiger's most successful seasons, 2000, when he won nine times on the PGA, including three majors. In this cover, we see a very focused and confident Tiger, which makes us remember the guy he used to be and that we miss. In

KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) Hank Haney has written a book about the six years he spent as Tiger Woods' swing coach, a volatile time in which Woods went from winning nearly half of his tournaments to a scandal that derailed his pursuit of golf history. Without

KAPALUA, Hawaii — Hank Haney has written a book about the six years he spent as Tiger Woods' swing coach, a volatile time in which Woods went from winning nearly half of his tournaments to a scandal that derailed his pursuit of golf history. Without givi

When Tiger Woods hobbled to victory on a broken leg in a playoff win over Rocco Mediate in the 2008 U.S. Open, he took another giant leap toward chasing down a Golden Bear and eclipsing Jack Nicklaus' once unthinkable record of 18 major championship triu

Gary D'Amato offers news and insights, from the latest on Wisconsin tournaments and players to new technology, courses and instruction Yes, Virginia, there is golf on TV during Christmas. Even if it is taped. Annika Sorenstam returns to competition for t