2009 US Bank Championship Notes and What To Watch For

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Published July 19, 2009 at 2:00 a.m.

What: U.S. Bank ChampionshipWhen: July 13-19, 2009Course: Brown Deer Park Golf CourseCity, State: Milwaukee, WisconsinField: 156Format: 72-hole stroke playPar: 34-36--70; Yardage: 6,759 ...

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Van Pelt's first victory could be the last in Milwaukee

Published July 20, 2009 at 12:36 a.m.


Bo Van Pelt captured his first PGA Tour victory by winning a playoff Sunday at the U.S. Bank Championship Sunday afternoon at Brown Deer Park. Van Pelt, who outlasted John Mallinger, might not be able to defend his title. U.S. Bank is pulling its sponsorship and without an obvious replacement the tournament is on the endangered list for 2010 and beyond.

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Lickliter takes the lead at U.S. Bank Championship

Published July 19, 2009 at 9:02 a.m.


With cool, blustery conditions more suited to Scotland, the field of competitors will chase third-round leader Frank Lickliter in the final round of what could be the final installment of the U.S. Bank Championship today at Brown Deer Park Golf Course.

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Getting ready for a showdown at Brown Deer Park

Published July 18, 2009 at 8:05 a.m.


The cool, windy conditions are making for close compeition at the U.S. Bank Championship. By the end of play Friday, there were 12 players within four strokes of the lead heading into a weekend that promises to be a shootout. At the top of the leader board is Australian Greg Chalmers (pictured), who fired a second round 3-under par 67 to give himself a two-shot cushion over Chris Riley, Jeff Klauk and Kris Blanks. Kevin Na, Marc Turnesa and Steve Flesch trail Chalmers by three shots.

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U.S. Bank Championship: Round 1 recap

Published July 17, 2009 at 5:05 a.m.


Facing windy conditions unusual for Brown Deer Park at this time of year, 64 players finished the first round of the U.S. Bank Championship with scores of par or better. If the wind freshens and the temps drop, that number will also be lower. Brown Deer Park is not a bomber's paradise but instead a tactical golf course that requires patience and precise shot execution. Just ask Greg Chalmers (pictured) and Jeff Klauk, who shared the first round lead.

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British Open Round 1: Watson steals the show

Published July 16, 2009 at 9:12 p.m.


If you woke up especially early Thursday morning to tune into TNT's live first- round coverage of the 138th British Open from Turnberry and thought that you were still dreaming because, what have we here... Tom Watson is winning the British Open? For several glorious hours, it was true. Old Tom Watson, a golfing legend of almost 60 years young, was alone atop the leader board of golf's oldest major championship. He played a youthful round at five-under par 65 on a glorious day for golf in the kingdom.

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Can the PGA Tour's Milwaukee stop stay afloat?

Published July 14, 2009 at 2:22 p.m.


This week could easily mark the swan song for the professional golf tournament that has found a home in Milwaukee since 1968. That's a 41-year history. A long, long time. But, the tournament is threatened, and likely to end. Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly, two Wisconsin pros, have a mysterious plan to save the tournament. But until concrete plans emerge, it could be so much whistling in the wind, like many plans to save this tournament have been in the past.

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U.S. Bank Championship: July 13-19

Published July 10, 2009 at 4:23 p.m.


In addition to all the usual headaches -- weather concerns, competition with the British Open and a sagging economy -- the U.S. Bank Championship faces a new dilemma this season. U.S. Bank is pulling out as title sponsor of the event, which has left organizers scrambling to find a replacement in order to keep the tournament going for a 43rd year.

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U.S. Open gets off to a soggy start

Published June 19, 2009 at 6:47 a.m.


Rainy weather at Bethpage Black, or "Wetpage Black," dampened spirits -- and everything else -- at the U.S. Open.

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Mickelson favored in PGA; big week for Stricker

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Published Aug. 5, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.
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With Tiger Woods missing from the field at the PGA Championship this week, Phil Mickelson is the favorite by default, at least according to one betting service ... Mickelson is given 9-1 odds by Bodog, with British Open champion Padraig Harrington and Sergio Garcia at 16-1. Vijay Singh is at 18-1 ... Steve Stricker is listed at 40-1 and fellow Madison resident Jerry Kelly is a 125-1 long shot, as is U.S. Bank Championship winner Richard S. Johnson ... The PGA gets under way Thursday at Oakland

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