FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -Phil Mickelson made a 9-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a one-stroke victory at the Crowne Plaza Invitational over Tim Clark and Rod Pampling, who led by two strokes going to the back nine Sunday. It was the 34th career victory for Mickelson, who began the final round with a one-stroke lead. But like he did the day before, Mickelson fell behind before regaining the lead on his final putt of the day. Mickelson had a closing 2-under 68 to finish at 14-under 266... Read more

FAR HILLS, N.J. -- Fourteen more professional golfers earned full exemptions into the upcoming 2008 U.S. Open by being in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking or by being among the top money leaders for the year as of May 26. A total of 72 golfers are fully exempt from qualifying for the upcoming Championship, scheduled from June 12-15 at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, Calif.   In all, three more exemption categories were closed as of May 26.   Those who earned full... Read more

BETHESDA, Md. (AP) -Tiger Woods entered the room with a slight limp and unwavering determination to play the U.S. Open. ``The knee's doing better,'' said Woods, who had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee April 15. ``The rehab is boring. It gets really old riding that bike, man. But everything's on schedule. Just been training and trying to get this thing organized for the Open, and it's right on schedule for that.'' Woods spoke Tuesday at Congressional Country Club. The second annual edition... Read more