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    • Carl Pettersson is chasing his first major championship title
      Pettersson seizes early lead at PGA Championship Greg Heakes - AFP - 2 hrs 22 mins ago

      Carl Pettersson, who had never broken 70 before in the PGA Championship, birdied three of his first four holes to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the season's … More »Pettersson seizes early lead at PGA Championship

      Carl Pettersson is chasing his first major championship title

      Carl Pettersson, who had never broken 70 before in the PGA Championship, birdied three of his first four holes to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the season's final major.

    • Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Friday, August 10 Reuters - 3 hrs ago

      Reuters sports schedule at 0600 GMT on Friday (times GMT): - - - - OLYMPICS LONDON - Usain Bolt surged to the Olympic 200 metres titleat the head of a Jamaican medal … More »Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Friday, August 10

      Reuters sports schedule at 0600 GMT on Friday (times GMT): - - - - OLYMPICS LONDON - Usain Bolt surged to the Olympic 200 metres titleat the head of a Jamaican medal sweep to become the first man towin the 100 and 200m sprints at successive Games. ...

    • Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his fairway shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, S.C., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
      A breakthrough for players and sun at PGA DOUG FERGUSON - AP - 8 hrs ago

      Five years ago, a leading golf publication chose Kiawah Island as the toughest golf course in America. Some of the best players in the world made it feel like a walk … More »A breakthrough for players and sun at PGA

      Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his fairway shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, S.C., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

      Five years ago, a leading golf publication chose Kiawah Island as the toughest golf course in America. Some of the best players in the world made it feel like a walk on the beach Thursday in the PGA Championship.

    • Pettersson of Sweden walks off the eighth green during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island
      Sizzling Swede Pettersson takes command at Kiawah Mark Lamport-Stokes - Reuters - 8 hrs ago

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - Swede Carl Pettersson flawlessly put himself in position to improve a mediocre record in the majors, spearheading a glut of … More »Sizzling Swede Pettersson takes command at Kiawah

      Pettersson of Sweden walks off the eighth green during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - Swede Carl Pettersson flawlessly put himself in position to improve a mediocre record in the majors, spearheading a glut of low scoring to surge into a one-shot lead in the PGA Championship opening round on Thursday. The 34-year-old, who became a U.S. citizen in January, fired a …

    • UPDATE 3-Golf-Sizzling Swede Pettersson takes command at Kiawah Mark Lamport-Stokes - Reuters - 8 hrs ago

      * Pettersson fires a 66 to move one stroke clear * McIlroy, Woodland, Fernandez-Castano and Noren card 67s * Woods shoots 69 in low-scoring conditions (Updates at end … More »UPDATE 3-Golf-Sizzling Swede Pettersson takes command at Kiawah

      * Pettersson fires a 66 to move one stroke clear * McIlroy, Woodland, Fernandez-Castano and Noren card 67s * Woods shoots 69 in low-scoring conditions (Updates at end of round) KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Swede CarlPettersson flawlessly put himself in position to improve amediocre record in the majors, …

    • Kaymer of Germany on the 14th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island
      Big names facing cut challenge at Kiawah Simon Evans - Reuters - 8 hrs ago

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson and former world number one Martin Kaymer face early exits from the PGA Championship unless … More »Big names facing cut challenge at Kiawah

      Kaymer of Germany on the 14th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson and former world number one Martin Kaymer face early exits from the PGA Championship unless they can radically improve on Thursday's seven-over-par opening rounds. American Simpson claimed his first major championship in June at the Olympic Club in …

    • Golf-PGA Championship scores Reuters - 8 hrs ago

      Aug 10 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the PGA Championship at the par-72 course on Thursday in Kiawah Island, South Carolina 66 Carl Pettersson (Sweden) 66 67 Gary … More »Golf-PGA Championship scores

      Aug 10 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the PGA Championship at the par-72 course on Thursday in Kiawah Island, South Carolina 66 Carl Pettersson (Sweden) 66 67 Gary Woodland (U.S.) 67 Rory McIlroy (Britain) 67 Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano (Spain) 67 Alexander Noren (Sweden) 67 68 John Daly (U.S.) 68 Geoff Ogilvy (Australia) …

    • Golf-Big names facing cut challenge at Kiawah Simon Evans - Reuters - 8 hrs ago

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina, Aug 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Openchampion Webb Simpson and former world number one Martin Kaymerface early exits from the PGA Championship unless … More »Golf-Big names facing cut challenge at Kiawah

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina, Aug 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Openchampion Webb Simpson and former world number one Martin Kaymerface early exits from the PGA Championship unless they canradically improve on Thursday's seven-over-par opening rounds. American Simpson claimed his first major championship inJune at the Olympic Club …

    • Fernandez-Castano of Spain lines up a putt on the 16th green during the first round of the PGA Championship on Kiawah Island
      Timely Ryder Cup boost for Fernandez-Castano at Kiawah Mark Lamport-Stokes - Reuters - 8 hrs ago

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - Qualifying for this year's Ryder Cup has been a burning ambition for Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano and he gave himself a timely … More »Timely Ryder Cup boost for Fernandez-Castano at Kiawah

      Fernandez-Castano of Spain lines up a putt on the 16th green during the first round of the PGA Championship on Kiawah Island

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - Qualifying for this year's Ryder Cup has been a burning ambition for Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano and he gave himself a timely boost by charging into contention at the PGA Championship on Thursday. By his own admission, the Spaniard has struggled for form in recent weeks because of …

    • John Daly watches his putt on the 13th hole during the first round for the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, S.C., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
      Daly not done with PGA Championship surprises PETE IACOBELLI - AP - 8 hrs ago

      There are plenty of people rooting for John Daly to continue his latest surprise run at the PGA Championship, including another big-hitter in Tiger Woods. More »Daly not done with PGA Championship surprises

      John Daly watches his putt on the 13th hole during the first round for the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, S.C., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

      There are plenty of people rooting for John Daly to continue his latest surprise run at the PGA Championship, including another big-hitter in Tiger Woods.

    • Tiger Woods watches his drive from the 15th tee during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, S.C., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
      Woods scrambles to stay in the hunt DOUG FERGUSON - AP - 8 hrs ago

      For the first time in a dozen years, Tiger Woods has started three straight majors with a round in the 60s. More »Woods scrambles to stay in the hunt

      Tiger Woods watches his drive from the 15th tee during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, S.C., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

      For the first time in a dozen years, Tiger Woods has started three straight majors with a round in the 60s.

    • Golf-Timely Ryder Cup boost for Fernandez-Castano at Kiawah Mark Lamport-Stokes - Reuters - 8 hrs ago

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Qualifyingfor this year's Ryder Cup has been a burning ambition forGonzalo Fernandez-Castano and he gave himself a timely … More »Golf-Timely Ryder Cup boost for Fernandez-Castano at Kiawah

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Qualifyingfor this year's Ryder Cup has been a burning ambition forGonzalo Fernandez-Castano and he gave himself a timely boost bycharging into contention at the PGA Championship on Thursday. By his own admission, the Spaniard has struggled for form inrecent weeks because …

    • Golf-Luiten provides Dutch delight until late stumble at Kiawah Simon Evans - Reuters - 10 hrs ago

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina, Aug 9 (Reuters) - DutchmanJoost Luiten's four-under-par 68 turned heads during Thursday'sopening round of the PGA Championship but bogeys … More »Golf-Luiten provides Dutch delight until late stumble at Kiawah

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina, Aug 9 (Reuters) - DutchmanJoost Luiten's four-under-par 68 turned heads during Thursday'sopening round of the PGA Championship but bogeys at his finalfour holes denied him the status of overnight leader. The 26-year-old, who has a single European Tour win to hisname, is hoping to become the …

    • Daly during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island
      Daly, the Wild Thing, tames the Ocean Course Simon Evans - Reuters - 11 hrs ago

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - John Daly, cast out of the PGA Tour and banished to European golf after a series of incidents, showed that his personal troubles … More »Daly, the Wild Thing, tames the Ocean Course

      Daly during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - John Daly, cast out of the PGA Tour and banished to European golf after a series of incidents, showed that his personal troubles have not totally eroded his talent with an opening 68 at the PGA Championship on Thursday. His four-under round at Kiawah Island Golf Resort left him …

    • Bradley of the U.S. watches his second shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship on Kiawah Island
      Chills for champion Bradley on hot day at Kiawah Mark Lamport-Stokes - Reuters - 11 hrs ago

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - Keegan Bradley enjoyed a dream start to his PGA Championship defense on Thursday, getting the "chills" after being announced … More »Chills for champion Bradley on hot day at Kiawah

      Bradley of the U.S. watches his second shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship on Kiawah Island

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - Keegan Bradley enjoyed a dream start to his PGA Championship defense on Thursday, getting the "chills" after being announced as champion before launching his round with a spectacular birdie-eagle run. Paired with former winners Tiger Woods and Martin Kaymer in a high-profile grouping, …

    • Golf-Daly, the Wild Thing, tames the Ocean Course Simon Evans - Reuters - 11 hrs ago

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina, Aug 9 (Reuters) - John Daly,cast out of the PGA Tour and banished to European golf after aseries of incidents, showed that his personal … More »Golf-Daly, the Wild Thing, tames the Ocean Course

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina, Aug 9 (Reuters) - John Daly,cast out of the PGA Tour and banished to European golf after aseries of incidents, showed that his personal troubles have nottotally eroded his talent with an opening 68 at the PGAChampionship on Thursday. His four-under round at Kiawah Island Golf Resort left himjust …

    • Golf-Chills for champion Bradley on hot day at Kiawah Mark Lamport-Stokes - Reuters - 11 hrs ago

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina, Aug 9 (Reuters) - KeeganBradley enjoyed a dream start to his PGA Championship defence onThursday, getting the "chills" after being announced … More »Golf-Chills for champion Bradley on hot day at Kiawah

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina, Aug 9 (Reuters) - KeeganBradley enjoyed a dream start to his PGA Championship defence onThursday, getting the "chills" after being announced as championbefore launching his round with a spectacular birdie-eagle run. Paired with former winners Tiger Woods and Martin Kaymer ina high-profile …

    • Pettersson of Sweden tees off during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island
      Sizzling Swede Pettersson takes charge at Kiawah Mark Lamport-Stokes - Reuters - 12 hrs ago

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - Swede Carl Pettersson put himself in position to improve a mediocre record in the majors as he spearheaded a glut of low scoring … More »Sizzling Swede Pettersson takes charge at Kiawah

      Pettersson of Sweden tees off during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - Swede Carl Pettersson put himself in position to improve a mediocre record in the majors as he spearheaded a glut of low scoring to surge into a one-shot lead in the PGA Championship opening round on Thursday. The 34-year-old, who became a U.S. citizen in January, fired a sizzling …

    • UPDATE 2-Golf-Sizzling Swede Pettersson takes charge at Kiawah Mark Lamport-Stokes - Reuters - 12 hrs ago

      * Pettersson shoots 66 to move one stroke clear * McIlroy and Woodland open with 67s * Woods cards a 69 in low-scoring conditions (Updates with Pettersson taking clubhouse … More »UPDATE 2-Golf-Sizzling Swede Pettersson takes charge at Kiawah

      * Pettersson shoots 66 to move one stroke clear * McIlroy and Woodland open with 67s * Woods cards a 69 in low-scoring conditions (Updates with Pettersson taking clubhouse lead) KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Swede CarlPettersson put himself in position to improve a mediocre recordin the majors as he spearheaded …

    • Woodland of the US. watches his tee shot on the fifth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship on Kiawah Island
      Swing change finally rewards power hitter Woodland Mark Lamport-Stokes - Reuters - 13 hrs ago

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - Finally pain-free after a lingering wrist injury that forced him to withdraw from this year's Masters, long-hitting Gary Woodland … More »Swing change finally rewards power hitter Woodland

      Woodland of the US. watches his tee shot on the fifth hole during the first round of the PGA Championship on Kiawah Island

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - Finally pain-free after a lingering wrist injury that forced him to withdraw from this year's Masters, long-hitting Gary Woodland showed the benefits of his new swing with a fine 67 at the Ocean Course on Thursday. That overhaul yielded instant reward and left him with a broad grin …

    • McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits out of a sand trap on the 17th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island
      Comfortable McIlroy bogey-free to start at PGA Championship Simon Evans - Reuters - 13 hrs ago

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - A relaxed and confident Rory McIlroy shot a bogey-free, five-under-par 67 in the opening round of the PGA Championship on Thursday, … More »Comfortable McIlroy bogey-free to start at PGA Championship

      McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits out of a sand trap on the 17th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - A relaxed and confident Rory McIlroy shot a bogey-free, five-under-par 67 in the opening round of the PGA Championship on Thursday, looking at ease with the challenges of the beautiful Ocean Course. The Northern Irishman has taken a minimalist approach to preparing for the final …

    • Golf-Swing change finally rewards power hitter Woodland Mark Lamport-Stokes - Reuters - 13 hrs ago

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Finallypain-free after a lingering wrist injury that forced him towithdraw from this year's Masters, long-hitting Gary … More »Golf-Swing change finally rewards power hitter Woodland

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Finallypain-free after a lingering wrist injury that forced him towithdraw from this year's Masters, long-hitting Gary Woodlandshowed the benefits of his new swing with a fine 67 at the OceanCourse on Thursday. That overhaul yielded instant reward and left him with abroad …

    • Golf-Comfortable McIlroy bogey-free to start at PGA Championship Simon Evans - Reuters - 13 hrs ago

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina, Aug 9 (Reuters) - A relaxedand confident Rory McIlroy shot a bogey-free, five-under-par 67in the opening round of the PGA Championship … More »Golf-Comfortable McIlroy bogey-free to start at PGA Championship

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina, Aug 9 (Reuters) - A relaxedand confident Rory McIlroy shot a bogey-free, five-under-par 67in the opening round of the PGA Championship on Thursday,looking at ease with the challenges of the beautiful OceanCourse. The Northern Irishman has taken a minimalist approach topreparing for the final …

    • Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the 18th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island
      McIlroy and Woodland share early lead at Kiawah Mark Lamport-Stokes - Reuters - 14 hrs ago

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - Former U.S. Open winner Rory McIlroy spearheaded a glut of low scoring in ideal conditions to charge into a share of the early … More »McIlroy and Woodland share early lead at Kiawah

      Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the 18th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island

      KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - Former U.S. Open winner Rory McIlroy spearheaded a glut of low scoring in ideal conditions to charge into a share of the early lead in Thursday's opening round of the PGA Championship. In dazzling sunshine with light breezes coming in off the ocean at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, …

    • Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his fairway shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, S.C., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
      McIlroy moves up with 67 at PGA Championship NOAH TRISTER - AP - 14 hrs ago

      Rory McIlroy began the PGA Championship in impressive fashion, taking advantage of a calm morning at Kiawah Island. More »McIlroy moves up with 67 at PGA Championship

      Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his fairway shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament on the Ocean Course of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, S.C., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

      Rory McIlroy began the PGA Championship in impressive fashion, taking advantage of a calm morning at Kiawah Island.

     
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    Overall Medal Count

    Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
    1 United States 39 25 26 90
    2 China 37 24 19 80
    3 Great Britain 25 13 14 52
    4 Russia 12 21 23 56
    5 South Korea 12 7 6 25
    6 Germany 10 16 11 37
    7 France 8 9 12 29
    8 Hungary 8 4 3 15

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