Tiger, Obama to Hit the Links Together—Someday

(AP) - Tiger Woods missed the British Open cut after shooting a 4-over 74 in today's second round, marking only the second time he has failed to advance in a major since turning pro; the first was the 2006 US Open, which took place soon after the death of his father. But two double bogeys on the back side sank him today, even after he birdied two of the last three holes. More»

(NEWSER) - It may be apples and oranges, but if judged by the cold reality of “winning big tournaments,” Roger Federer is “the most dominant athlete of any major sport,” Shaun Powell writes for NBC Sports. His 15 Grand Slam titles edge out friend Tiger Woods' 14, and when it comes to measuring greatness, these tourneys are “about the only thing Federer and Woods care about, and all that matters at this stage of their careers.” More»

But Woods says he'll squeeze in a round with Obama either way

(NEWSER) - Tiger Woods still isn’t sure when he’ll return to the golf course, but he’s in for a busy spring either way, People reports. “I’m taking it tournament to tournament,” says Woods, recovering from knee surgery while his wife is expecting their second child. “A lot depends on the baby,” he says. “That takes precedent over anything golf-wise.” More»

GOP candidate would prefer to stay off the links

(NEWSER) - Sounds like this presidential race could be decided at sea. Asked if he's as "hip" as Barack Obama, Mitt Romney said he'd skip out on golf with the president—but "I'll be happy to take him through a waterski course." Speaking on Fox News yesterday, he added, "we have different skills and different interests and different hobbies." The AFP calls it another "tone-deaf" comment emphasizing his riches, adding to a list that includes Romney's mentions of his wife's Cadillacs and his close friends who own NASCAR teams . More»

But it's the golf club's decision: Obama

(NEWSER) - As controversy over the Augusta National Golf Club's men-only policy resurfaces, the White House is taking sides. President Obama "believes women should be admitted," says press secretary Jay Carney. It's "up to the club to decide," but Obama's "personal opinion is that women should be admitted to the club." Meanwhile, a women's rights campaigner who led protests against the club in 2002 is gearing up for a new fight, CNN reports. More»