Golf: Consistent Schwartzel leads Memorial

On his way to a one-shot, first-round lead, Charl Schwartzel had two stretches of four straight birdies.

Golf: Consistent Schwartzel leads Memorial

DUBLIN, Ohio - Charl Schwartzel made sure one hole didn't ruin an entire round Thursday in the Memorial.

Honda Classic: Tucson native Michael Thompson wins first PGA Tour event

"This is everything," says Tucson native Michael Thompson, celebrating his birdie putt on No. 18 to close with a 69 to win the Honda Classic by two strokes - his first PGA Tour title.

Honda Classic: Tucson native Michael Thompson wins first PGA Tour event

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Honda Classic: Tucson native Michael Thompson wins first PGA Tour event

Michael Thompson, who graduated from Tucson's University High, and caddie Matt Bednarski show their glee after the golfer pulled off a textbook sand shot to set up a birdie putt on No. 18.

Honda Classic: Tucson native Michael Thompson wins first PGA Tour event

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - Tucson native Michael Thompson's dream of winning his first PGA Tour event was walking up the final fairway with a big lead and very little stress.

Golf: Frustrated McIlroy walks off at Hole 18

Michael Thompson lines up a putt on the 18th hole. The ex-Rincon/University golfer shot a 65.

Golf: Frustrated McIlroy walks off at Hole 18

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - Whether his pain was mental or dental, Rory McIlroy walked off the course in the middle of his round Friday at the Honda Classic and invited even more scrutiny of golf's No. 1 player.

Match Play Championship: Tucson weather was tough on fans at WGC-Accenture Match Play

Rickie Fowler took advantage of a snow day to practice with a bigger and softer ball. Golfers enjoyed the diversion provided by the snow.

Match Play Championship: Tucson weather was tough on fans at WGC-Accenture Match Play

The lasting image of the 2013 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship is an obvious one.

Match Play: Weather made it tougher for fans

The lasting image of the 2013 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship is an obvious one.

Notebook: Hunter gets a bead on 'good sense'

Hunter Mahan, right, and Ian Poulter shake hands after Mahan won their semifinal. Mahan, who finished second, says he has developed "a better understanding of who I am and what I need to do to continue this type of play."