A year later, it's time to reminisce

Eventually, the world came to know how truly remarkable Tiger Woods' 2008 U.S Open victory was. So what did those closest to the action think as they watched history unfold before their eyes?

Teater, Demsey, Prugh at 7 under

Americans Josh Teater, Todd Demsey and Alex Prugh shot 7-under 65s on Thursday to share the first-round lead in the New Zealand Open.

Hicks win first Nationwide event at Gretzky Classic

Justin Hicks won the Wayne Gretzky Classic for his first Nationwide win.

Youth is served by Inbee Park at U.S. Women's Open

Inbee Park's win Sunday at the U.S. Women's Open and Kenny Perry's triumph at the Buick Open shed some light on the unique paths it takes to become a champion on the LPGA and PGA tours. ESPN.com's Jason Sobel delves into that subject in the Weekly 18.

Cabrera biggest of several big names headed home Friday

...68s, Kevin Streelman shot a 77 and fell back into a tie for 22nd place and Justin Hicks carded an 80 and a tie for 49th. Another name that started Friday morning high on...

Three Up, Three Down: Woods rising, first-round leaders fading fast

Who's looking good, and who isn't, halfway through the U.S. Open.

After 68 at Open, Hicks wants to extend his 15 minutes of fame

Calling Justin Hicks a journeyman would be a compliment. The 33-year-old has missed half the cuts of the six Nationwide Tour events he's played this year. A 68 at the U.S. Open has him admittedly surprised to be atop the leaderboard.

Mickelson rebounds to edge Woods; Streelman, Hicks lead

Tiger Woods made two double bogeys in the first round of the U.S. Open, leaving him back in the field.

Mickelson gets best of Woods, Scott as all three have work to do

Although the pairing of Woods, Mickelson and Scott didn't shoot themselves out of contention Thursday at the U.S. Open, they all have lingering issues heading into Friday's second round, writes ESPN.com's Pat Forde.

Three Up, Three Down: No-names, big names survive

Who's looking good, and who isn't, one round into the U.S. Open.

Lefty leaves driver at home for longest U.S. Open in history

SAN DIEGO -- Only Phil Mickelson would look at the longest course in major championship history and decide to leave his driver at home. Gary A. ...

Red numbers not endangered species (yet) at Torrey Pines

No one will call a U.S. Open course "easy." But despite the recent massacres held at Oakmont and Winged Foot, red numbers weren't an endangered species at Torrey Pines on Thursday.

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SAN DIEGO - JUNE 12: Justin Hicks lines up a putt on the ninth hole during the first round of the 108th U...

SAN DIEGO - JUNE 12: Justin Hicks lines up a putt on the ninth hole during the first round of the 108th U...

SAN DIEGO - JUNE 12: Justin Hicks watches his tee shot on the 15th hole during the first round of the 108th U...