AKRON, Ohio (AP) -Hunter Mahan took a big step toward joining the elite in golf on Sunday, winning his first World Golf Championship title to lock up a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team. Four shots behind to start the final round at Firestone, Mahan ran off five birdies on the front nine to take the lead, then had three clutch par saves down the stretch to finish off a 6-under 64 and a two-shot victory over Ryan Palmer. It was the second victory this year for Mahan, and the $1.4 million he earned... Read more

AKRON, Ohio (AP) -It could have been a coronation. Instead, it was a disappointment. The world No. 1 ranking was there for the taking. All Phil Mickelson had to do was finish in the top four at the Bridgestone Invitational. But as has been the case for the past few months when a win or a strong finish would have gotten him past a faltering Tiger Woods and into the top spot, Mickelson couldn't do it. ``It was a rough day,'' Mickelson said after an ugly 78 in Sunday's final round. ``I felt... Read more

AKRON, Ohio – Tiger Woods, wearing his Sunday victory outfit – red shirt (striped this time) and black slacks -- pulled himself together and cracked a little joke. A little one was all he could find the strength for. (First, understand that this is one surreal picture. You have to rewind one of Salvador Dali’s melting watches to get it straight.) Woods was speaking from Firestone Country Club, in Akron, after the final round of the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone... Read more