http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:08:59 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/02/phil-mickelson-cites-family-health-matter-pulling-out-masters/stories/20260402128 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/02/phil-mickelson-cites-family-health-matter-pulling-out-masters/stories/20260402128#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:46:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/02/phil-mickelson-cites-family-health-matter-pulling-out-masters/stories/20260402128 AUGUSTA, Ga. — Three-time champion Phil Mickelson withdrew from the Masters on Thursday, citing a personal health matter with his family that kept him out of all but one of the five LIV Golf events this year. Phil Mickelson tees off on the 13th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club on June 12 in Oakmont, Pa. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/02/police-release-video-from-tiger-woods-latest-rollover-crash/stories/20260402110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/02/police-release-video-from-tiger-woods-latest-rollover-crash/stories/20260402110#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:52:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/04/02/police-release-video-from-tiger-woods-latest-rollover-crash/stories/20260402110 Florida authorities released body camera video of the arrest of golf legend Tiger Woods, who was charged with driving under the influence after his latest rollover crash last week. Tiger Woods' booking photo after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Martin County, Florida. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/18/ryder-cup-captain-luke-donald-david-feherty-to-headline-event-valentine/stories/20260318134 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/18/ryder-cup-captain-luke-donald-david-feherty-to-headline-event-valentine/stories/20260318134#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:53:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/18/ryder-cup-captain-luke-donald-david-feherty-to-headline-event-valentine/stories/20260318134 European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald and golf funnyman David Feherty will headline the Greater Toledo Golf Classic’s annual “An Evening with” series, the tournament announced Wednesday. Europe's captain Luke Donald poses with the trophy after winning the Ryder Cup golf tournament against the United States on the Bethpage Black golf course, Sept. 28, 2025, in Farmingdale, N.Y. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/11/The-Players-Championship-is-set-to-deliver-major-excitement-at-the-TPC-Sawgrass-1/stories/20260311122 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/11/The-Players-Championship-is-set-to-deliver-major-excitement-at-the-TPC-Sawgrass-1/stories/20260311122#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:34:02 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/11/The-Players-Championship-is-set-to-deliver-major-excitement-at-the-TPC-Sawgrass-1/stories/20260311122 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — Major or not, The Players Championship rarely lacks for entertainment. Scottie Scheffler walks on the first green during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill golf tournament, March 6, in Orlando, Fla. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/08/briggs-how-will-inverness-measure-up-long-bombers-2045-usga-no-worries/stories/20260308110 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/08/briggs-how-will-inverness-measure-up-long-bombers-2045-usga-no-worries/stories/20260308110#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:57:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/08/briggs-how-will-inverness-measure-up-long-bombers-2045-usga-no-worries/stories/20260308110 Jack Nicklaus played his first U.S. Open at Inverness in 1957, and he played in the club’s last major, the 1993 PGA Championship. Inverness Club is set to host a parade of USGA championships. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/01/briggs-toledoans-should-beyond-proud-us-open-provides-city-major-league/stories/20260301106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/01/briggs-toledoans-should-beyond-proud-us-open-provides-city-major-league/stories/20260301106#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:57:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/03/01/briggs-toledoans-should-beyond-proud-us-open-provides-city-major-league/stories/20260301106 NEW YORK — I don’t want to say I told you so. Lexi Thompson was part of the United States team at the 2021 Solheim Cup that was played at Inverness. The club was awarded several USGA events on Saturday, including the 2045 U.S. Open. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/02/28/monumental-coup-us-open-returning-inveness/stories/20260228022 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/02/28/monumental-coup-us-open-returning-inveness/stories/20260228022#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:52:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/02/28/monumental-coup-us-open-returning-inveness/stories/20260228022 NEW YORK — Start spreading the news: Toledo is returning to golf’s biggest stage. USGA CEO Mike Whan announces Inverness will host the 2045 U.S. Open on Saturday in New York City. USGA CEO Mike Whan announces Inverness will host the 2045 U.S. Open on Saturday in New York City. Inverness Club in Toledo will host the 2045 U.S. Open. Hale Irwin tees off on the 12th tee at Inverness Club in June 1979 during the U.S. Open Championship. Paul Azinger, winner of the 1993 PGA Championship at Inverness Club. Bob Tway celebrates sinking a bunker shot on the 72nd hole to win the 1986 PGA Championship at Inverness, stunning playing partner Greg Norman. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/01/20/briggs-humbled-lemieux-receives-one-of-usga-s-highest-honors/stories/20260120096 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/01/20/briggs-humbled-lemieux-receives-one-of-usga-s-highest-honors/stories/20260120096#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:26:13 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/golf/2026/01/20/briggs-humbled-lemieux-receives-one-of-usga-s-highest-honors/stories/20260120096 In his later years, Joseph Lemieux, the well-remembered former CEO of Owens-Illinois, would see his son on TV, inside the ropes at some of the biggest tournaments in golf. Ottawa Hills native Jerry Lemieux has officiated 93 USGA championships, including six U.S. Opens and nine U.S. Women's Opens. Ottawa Hills native Jerry Lemieux will be honored at the USGA's annual awards dinner next month.