Fowler helps U.S. to 8-4 lead

The United States has taken an 8-4 lead over Britain and Ireland in the Walker Cup behind the strong play of Rickie Fowler.

Rollins matches course record with 62

John Rollins matched the course record with a 10-under 62 to take a two-stroke lead in the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open, and Chris Riley tied the PGA Tour mark for relation to par for nine holes with 9-under 27.

Despite fall in stature, Hope still a blast

Our man on the bag at the Bob Hope Classic witnessed an actor make an ace, chatted with a former VP and listened to the sweet voice of a legendary sportscaster on the course, writes ESPN.com's Mark Huber.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - NOVEMBER 08: Robert Gamez walks up the green on the third hole, during the third round at the Children's...

20 January 2008: Robert Gamez during the final round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic held at the Classic Club in...

Former major winner, NCAA champion sprinkled in at Q-school

Aging veterans. Bright-eyed youngsters. Middle-aged journeymen. PGA Tour Q-school finals has all kinds of players. Here are 13 players to watch at next week's grueling test of golf, writes ESPN.com's Peter Yoon.

Q-school a true litmus test for golfers seeking 2009 PGA Tour card

Q-school can make or break a career. Golfers will find themselves tightening up over the shortest of putts in just six rounds this week. But one thing is certain: If you can measure up here, you've truly earned your way onto the PGA Tour, writes ESPN.com's Peter Yoon.

One-over 73 costs Compton a shot at further glory

Erik Compton narrowly failed to advance to the final stage of PGA qualifying, but it's a miracle he's even playing again, writes Bob Harig.

Compton tied for 13th after three rounds of second-stage qualifier

Erik Compton is one solid round of golf away from advancing to the final stage of the PGA Tour qualifying tournament, less than six months after a heart transplant.

Second straight 70 has Compton in position to advance to Q-school final stage

Erik Compton's dreams of playing on the PGA Tour still remain firmly within his grasp after a second consecutive 70 left him in a tie for 16th at the second stage of PGA Tour Q-school on Thursday.

Compton in hunt after opening-round 70 at second stage of PGA Tour Q-school

Erik Compton got off to a respectable start Wednesday in his quest to earn a PGA Tour card by shooting a 2-under-par 70 in a second-stage Q-school qualifier in Brooksville, Fla., writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Career-low round helps Matteson take first-round lead

Troy Matteson opened with an eagle, ran off three straight birdies at the turn and wound up with a career-low round of 9-under 63 to take a one-shot lead.

Ridings matches Howell at 8-under for share of lead at Turning Stone

Tag Ridings missed a short par putt on the final hole Saturday to fall into a tie for the lead with Charles Howell III after the third round of the Turning Stone Resort Championship.

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.

Maturation of Tours' "kids" coming to fruition in 2008

It wasn't long ago the youngsters in the current crop were maligned for not living up to expectations. That's not the overarching theme anymore as Anthony Kim and Paula Creamer added to the '08 under-20 success stories.