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Have there ever been any truly great golf siblings?

2009-07-05T16:28:00.004-05:00

After watching the Williams sisters again tear through Wimbledon, where they were in the finals in singles and won the doubles draw, I got to thinking about the absence of any really memorable siblings in the history of golf.

I suppose one might contend that the trio of Kuehnes — brothers Trip and Hank, and sister Kelli — are a remarkable trio because each has won a USGA amateur title. But none has won a professional major. Of course, Annika Sorenstam won a lot of majors, and her little sister Charlotta did have a solid pro career, but few would consider them a potent pair.

The Williams sisters are probably the most remarkable siblings in the history of sport, so it is not reasonable to expect golf to have an equally impressive pair. Nevertheless, I do think it is somewhat notable and surprising that the history of golf lacks any truly famous siblings.

Or am I forgetting someone?

Roger Federer wins Wimbledon for 15th major, to surpass Pete Sampras and Tiger Woods

2009-07-05T16:19:00.003-05:00

An historic five-setter with the fifth set going 16-14. Roger Federer outlasts Andy Roddick. Tiger Woods texted Roger to congratulate him.

Tiger Woods tourney: AT&T National this week

2009-06-30T16:54:00.001-05:00

Win McMurry recaps Kenny Perry's win at Traveler's

2009-06-30T06:22:00.000-05:00

Lucas Glover delivers Top 10 Letterman

2009-06-24T16:34:00.000-05:00

Ricky Barnes looked so strong for 3 rounds, but his swing did not hold up

2009-06-24T06:52:00.002-05:00

Ricky Barnes made the most of the favorable draw on Friday. At one point, Barnes was at -11, with a 6 shot lead. He played well, but his swing has a lot of moving parts that rely heavily on timing. By Monday, that timing was just a little off, and his swing, to be honest, did not look good. Playing next to Lucas Glover, it seemed pretty obvious who had the better shot to win on Monday.

David Duval's stellar U.S. Open at Bethpage

2009-06-24T06:48:00.002-05:00

Welcome back, David Duval. Crazy stat: Duval apparently had the most birdies this week, with 19. If he didn't have a triple bogey from a plugged ball in the bunker on 3, he would have won the U.S. Open at -5.

Camilo Villegas launches new clothing line from Johan Lindeberg

2009-06-23T17:25:00.000-05:00

Luck of the afternoon draw: US Open pairings on Day 1 favored the Top 10 finishers

2009-06-22T16:49:00.004-05:00

Wow. The stats don't lie. It turns out that 7 of the Top 8, and 13 of the Top 15 finishers at the U.S. Open got the favorable afternoon draw on Day 1, which was rain postponed. Only Tiger Woods and Henrik Stenson played in the unfavorable weather.

Lucas Glover and Rickey Barnes were able to "pad" a lead by playing in the favorable draw on Day 2. If you check out the scores on Day 2, they were the lowest.

Eventually, over a career, the luck of the draw hopefully evens out.

Lucas Glover survives 3-over front nine to win 1st U.S. Open, after Phil Mickelson and David Duval make late charge to finish -2

2009-06-22T12:13:00.012-05:00

Final round turned into the 1st real day of U.S. Open conditions at Bethpage Black. The young guns Rickey Barnes and Lucas Glover made a complete mess of the front nine shooting 40 and 38. Phil Mickelson tied for the lead at one point at -4, but bogeys on 15 and 17 derailed him. David Duval had a triple bogey on the second hole after his ball plugged in the lip in the bunker. But Duval rebounded on the back nine to share the lead at -3, only to bogey 17 with a lip out.

That left the stage for Lucas Glover who birdied 16 to take a 2 stroke lead.

Ricky Barnes (who had a colossal unraveling shooting 76) had 1 last putt to go -3 but barely missed on 18. Lucas made his putt anyway to finish -4. Only five guys under par. U.S. Open scores finally appear.

Watch Final Round of US Open live on Internet

2009-06-22T11:33:00.001-05:00

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Bethpage Black 2009 is a complete bust

2009-06-20T11:07:00.003-05:00

Follow us on Twitter to see why Flukey leaderboard brings out Rickey Barnes, David Duval, and Todd Hamilton. Rain caused dramatically different conditions for rain soaked players on Thursday and dry players on Friday. The luck of the draw. But it has turned Bethpage Black into only an above average course. Bethpage 2002 was a classic. Bethpage 2009 is a farce, so far.

Tiger Woods shoots 4 over 74 first round, 9 shots behind Ricky Barnes

2009-06-19T21:55:00.001-05:00

Live Video of US Open -- watch here

2009-06-19T06:39:00.000-05:00

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The USGA should be ashamed for not giving fans a rain check

2009-06-19T06:30:00.003-05:00

Tickets to the U.S. Open cost over $100. It's a trek to get to Bethpage Black. Yesterday's rain out left fans with very little golf to watch, not even half the play was finished.

Yet the USGA has decided no refunds or rain checks for those fans who bought tickets to Thursday's round. That is pretty shameful. That is one of the reasons why golf has a major problem with sponsors pulling out and negative reaction in Congress. The perception is that golf is an elitist sport that doesn't care about the average Joe or Jill. If I spent my pay check on going to the U.S. Open on Thursday, I would be livid.

USGA explains how U.S. Open will be played after rain delay

2009-06-19T06:17:00.000-05:00

Tiger Woods using a 10.5 degree driver

2009-06-18T21:07:00.002-05:00

Wow. This is a shocker. Tiger Woods is using a driver with 10.5 degree loft. That probably explains some of the distance loss, but better control.

US Open Day 1: rained out

2009-06-18T16:09:00.001-05:00

First round photos from the U.S. Open

2009-06-18T16:04:00.001-05:00

First round photos from the U.S. Open

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U.S. Open at Bethpage Black - follow on the Internet

2009-06-18T06:32:00.001-05:00

Day 1 is postponed because of rain.

Below is Phil Mickelson practicing yesterday:

Anna Rawson eating In-and-Out burger

2009-06-17T18:24:00.001-05:00

Natalie Gulbis and Michelle Wie fail to qualify for U.S. Women's Open

2009-06-17T06:11:00.003-05:00

Only the top 10 leaders on the LPGA money list apparently get an automatic exemption to the U.S. Women's Open. The others have to qualify, which is why Michelle Wie and Natalie Gulbis won't be playing this year. They didn't shoot well enough in the qualifiers. Wie missed by 1 stroke, Natalie by 2. Ouch.

This is a bad joke for the LPGA (although the USGA runs the tournament). Wie and Gulbis are two of the biggest names in the LPGA, even if they haven't won this year. For a league that is losing sponsors left and right, the LPGA needs Wie and Gulbis at every big tournament. I would change the qualifying rules or give these two exemptions, immediately. The future of the LPGA may be numbered if the "big names" are left on the sidelines while the sponsors head to the exits.

Lauren Shehadi previews U.S. Open at Bethpage Black

2009-06-16T06:08:00.001-05:00

Tiger Woods signs US Open shirts from 2008 for Upper Deck

2009-06-15T19:10:00.001-05:00

Win McMurry recaps Brian Gay's win at Memphis St. Jude classic

2009-06-15T19:04:00.001-05:00