Golf News & Information

Lorena Ochoa, the No. 1 player in the Rolex Rankings, withdrew from the Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika on Wednesday, citing her uncle’s ill health.

Tiger Woods says he’s on schedule to play the U.S. Open.

Tiger Woods returned to the public eye Tuesday, making his first comments since his surprise knee surgery in April. The verdict? He’s not a big fan of rehab, he has been hitting the links, and yes, he has every intention of winning next month’s U.S. Open.

On Monday, Ernie Els said on his Web site that he would not play at the Memorial. Tuesday, the 2004 champion said he would be there.

Michelle Wie will make her first appearance in a full Ladies European Tour field at this week’s German Open.

Was Jack Nicklaus in his prime better than Tiger Woods right now? Who gave Nicklaus the stiffest challenge in his day? ESPN.com’s Jason Sobel caught up with the Golden Bear to delve into these topics and more in this Hot Seat interview.

Vijay Singh withdrew Monday from the Memorial because of a rib injury sustained last week, and Ernie Els said on his Web site that he won’t be playing until next week.

Arron Oberholser has already had a tough time this year with a hand injury. He was dealt another blow Monday when he was knocked out of the U.S. Open by the tiniest of margins based on tournaments held on three continents.

With the U.S. Open just a few weeks away, is Phil Mickelson peaking at the right time? Will we finally get to see a Phil-Tiger battle on the back nine on a Sunday at a major next month? ESPN.com golf writers Jason Sobel and Bob Harig jump into the fray.

Phil Mickelson made a 9-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a one-stroke victory at the Crowne Plaza Invitational over Tim Clark and Rod Pampling, who blew a two-stroke lead over the back nine Sunday.