Golf

By James Raia - Updated: 1:12 am

PEBBLE BEACH – Two days ago, Scott McCarron joined a diverse fraternity whose celebrated members include Bing Crosby to Billy Casper and Bob Hope to Phil Mickelson.

Harrington trying to return to the elite

By DOUG FERGUSON - Updated: 12:02 am

Padraig Harrington has been coming to the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am for a half-dozen years, for reasons that cause some players to stay away.

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Golf Plus: Levin hopes he learns from Phoenix Open collapse

By Steve Pajak - Updated: 4:07 pm

Wes Welker dropped a pass Sunday that likely would have meant a Super Bowl victory for the New England Patriots. It will be seven months before he can play in another meaningful game and attempt to work his way back into the good graces of Gisele Bundchen.

Attention returns to Tiger Woods at Pebble Beach

By DOUG FERGUSON - Updated: 4:07 pm

Bill Murray stumbled into the back of a crowded conference room Tuesday just as Tiger Woods was wrapping up his press conference at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. The "Caddyshack" star looked more confused than usual.

Golf: Course Report

By Steve Pajak - Updated: 4:07 pm

The Bee posse's weekly update of the latest in area conditions, bargains, etc.

Golf: Holes in one

Bee Sports Staff - Updated: 4:07 pm

Holes in one must be faxed on the golf course's stationery to The Bee at (916) 326-5503.

Nick Watney drives off the first tee at Spyglass Hills during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

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Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland reacts on the 17th hole during the second round of Dubai Desert Classic, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland takes off his hat during the second round of Dubai Desert Classic on the 9th hole, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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John Daly from U.S. plays a shot on the 10th hole during the second round of Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.
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Martin Maymer from Germany follows through his shot after driving from the 10th hole at the second round of Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012.