Kyle Thompson News

For David Branshaw, it was all about the birds and the bees in the opening round of the Utah Championship golf tournament Thursday at Willow Creek Country Club.

North Little Rock catcher Kyle Thompson tags out Cabot's Jeremy Wilson at home plate during the fourth inning of the Colts' 14-7 win.over Cabot on Friday night.

Championship baseball in Rustburg -- The Dixie Youth 9 and 10 year old District Tournament, Rustburg American taking on Amherst in the title game.

Columbia's Brent Roof laughs as he dredges up this old line: "always a bridesmaid, never a bride." The former USC golfer and one-time caddie for ex-teammate Kyle Thompson, now on the PGA Tour, came up just ...

Junior Championship favorite draws inspiration from other S.C. players By BOB GILLESPIE - bgillespie@thestate.com Lucas Glover was being interviewed at Greer's Thornblade Club in April 2006, two weeks before ...

Last year, Paul Claxton birdied the 17th hole en route to a bogey-free, final-round 67 at the Melwood Prince George's County Open to take a one-shot victory at the inaugural event.

Who's leading: Jonathan Byrd shot his second 66, leaving him at 12-under 132. Byrd holds a three-shot lead over veteran Kenny Perry and Ryan Palmer. via Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“First Tee is growing every year”

GREER -- There's always been a Pied Piper quality about Jay Haas, a charisma that resonates with kids as well as adults. via GreenvilleOnline.com

“This is unbelievable really ... something that I'll never forget”

The 18th green at Thornblade Club will be an intense scene on Sunday afternoon, with the BMW Charity Pro-Am winding down. via Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Posted at 3:49:46 PM by Philip Seaton 0 comments Bottom of the second Lead-off single by Dylan Owen is followed by sac bunt, but courtesy runner Nick Rougeau is tagged at out at third. via ArkansasBusiness.com

“Four bogeys, no birdies, and I hit it really good but made no putts. I hit four bad drives that cost me four shots, and that's pretty much the gist of it.”

Initially looking as if his 19-foot birdie try had released on the perfect line, his ball instead slid by the cup's edge on Thursday's final hole. via Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Youth from around the Upstate are invited to attend the Mike Creery First Tee Love for the Game Junior Golf Day as part of the 2008 BMW Charity Pro-Am. The free event will be held from 4-5 p.m. on May 12 at ... via Tribune-Times

“I'm glad that's over. The course was playing as benign as it can be, but I didn't play particularly well. But it could've been a lot worse. I have a chance to be here for the weekend.”

Highlights, lowlights: Eagle at the par-5 second hole, with a 15-foot putt; bogeyed the 18th, missing a 6-foot putt, to slip into a tie for 23rd. via The State

“Get to put my arm around Tiger Woods and say, `Maybe next year.' ”

Number of PGA Tour events that produced more bogeys than the Wachovia Championship in 2007 . via Charlotte Observer

“I finally came across something today, something my coach has been telling me, to take a stronger grip to make the club face stay open. I hit a lot of nice chips and pitches today.”

BROUSSARD - It's fitting that Gavin Coles is from Down Under, since he spent most of his Sunday getting up and down. via The Daily Advertiser

“This is a good start this early in the year ... to be able to get back to the PGA Tour (full-time). I haven't sat down and thought about where I'm going to play.”

Australia's Gavin Coles won the Louisiana Open on Sunday for his fourth career Nationwide Tour title, closing with a 1-under 70 in windy conditions for a one-stroke victory over Kyle Thompson. via Slam Sports

“It was a little less windy than the first couple of days we played but the golf course is still tough”

Facebook Click here for latest golf betting Click here for latest golf news Click here for latest golf scores Click here for 2008 European Tour calendar Click here for 2008 US Tour calendar Bo van Pelt ... via Sporting Life

Tiger Woods kept his head down as the rain fell harder and never broke stride as he followed a series of winding stairs and back doors, each step taking him farther from the Blue Monster. via Ohio.com

“People are different when they're surrounded by water. They just go with the flow a lot more than when they're surrounded by concrete and structures.”

By PETE IACOBELLI Associated Press RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico - ' Bo Van Pelt never has much planned for World Golf Championship weeks. via Golfweek

With Nationwide Tour paydays growing in each of the tour's 18 previous seasons , it was a matter of time before a tournament would offer a $1 million purse. via The State