AP - The U.S. Open gave Tiger Woods a rude welcome back Thursday. For Colin Montgomerie, it was a surprisingly happy return.

Tiger Woods believes he is ready for this week's U.S. Open, despite returning from the longest break of his career. Woods, who had been away for nine weeks after the death of his father Earl on May 3, will launch his bid for the 11th major title of his career....

AP - One of Tiger Woods' greatest thrills was winning on Father's Day.

AP - The U.S. Open didn't start Monday, it only felt that way.

AP - The U.S. Open didn't start Monday, it only felt that way.

AP - A back corner of the locker room at the Byron Nelson Championship is reserved for past champions, the perfect place for an impromptu duel between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.

AP - Tiger Woods hinted for the first time publicly that he plans to play in the upcoming U.S. Open, and he did it while staging a golf clinic for a few dozen kids Tuesday in Arkansas.

AP - Tiger Woods was wrapping up an appearance at a golf clinic when he was asked to offer advice for his young fans.

AP - Tiger Woods said Tuesday he is preparing to play in the U.S. Open. Woods, who was at the Alotian Club outside of Little Rock, made his first public appearance since his father, Earl, died May 3. He hasn't played since he tied for third in the Masters at Augusta National on April 9. But he played a round at Winged Foot on Saturday, an indication he will be back there June 15-18 for the U.S. Open.

Tiger Woods will miss  the Memorial Tournament for the first time of his career. Woods let the Friday 5 p.m. deadline for entrants pass without any indication that he will play. Woods is currently rehabilitating an...

AP - For the first time in the Memorial Tournament's 31 years, Jack Nicklaus won't be playing in the event he founded. Now 66, the winner of 18 major championships hopes to stay in the background during the tournament this week. The only time the Golden Bear will hit the course is in the pro-am.

AP - Still coping with the death of his father, Tiger Woods decided Friday to skip the Memorial Tournament for the first time, meaning he will be coming off the longest layoff in his career when he goes to the U.S. Open.

AP - Still coping with the death of his father, Tiger Woods decided Friday to skip the Memorial Tournament for the first time, meaning he will be coming off the longest layoff in his career when he goes to the U.S. Open.

AP - Jack Nicklaus holds the record in major championships, one that might never be broken because it was established through decades of superior golf and a few good breaks. About the only player who has even a remote chance is Tiger Woods.

AP - Tiger Woods and Ernie Els are taking their friendly rivalry to junior golfers.

Tiger Woods has settled a privacy-rights lawsuit over his yacht, named 'Privacy.' According to report by The Associated Press, Venable LLP, the law firm representing Woods, issued a statement saying that the golfer had settled for...

AP - Friends and relatives came to the Tiger Woods Learning Center on Friday to privately remember Earl Woods, the golf star's father who died this week after a long battle with prostate cancer.

AP - An insurance company is refusing to pay $1.6 million to settle a lawsuit between a shipbuilder and Tiger Woods over use of the golfer's name and a photograph of his luxury yacht "Privacy" to promote the company.

AP - It was the kind of day Tiger Woods would have enjoyed. A round of golf on a traditional, tree-lined course that firmed up as the day went on, with conditions similar to a major championship.

AP - Paul Traughber remembers the day a kid named Tiger Woods showed up to play in an 18-and-under golf tournament.