This Week In Golf: Steven Bowditch Wins AT&T Byron Nelson With Short Game
Steven Bowditch chipped his way to victory at the rain-soaked AT&T Byron Nelson.
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Steven Bowditch chipped his way to victory at the rain-soaked AT&T Byron Nelson.
CBS Sports' Lance Barrow reflects on a career producing golf for TV, as the PGA Tour returns to Colonial Country Club, where he got his start.
"I haven't slept," he said. "These three days, May 3rd and through the 5th, today, is just brutal on me. And then with obviously what happened on Sunday, it just adds to it."
Rory McIlroy topped Gary Woodland for his tenth PGA Tour win. The Players Championship is next on the schedule.
In ending their relationship, both were in complete harmony in their separate announcements on social media, citing busy lives and times they will always "cherish."
Tiger Woods has added The Players Championship to his schedule, another indication that he is getting back to a normal golf season.
Spieth never really suffered. Certainly not like Phil Mickelson, who came close so many times before finally winning his first major title.
Jordan Spieth made Friday feel like Sunday at the Masters. Fans rose to their feet and applauded when Spieth walked onto the 12th tee, and for the next two hours, ovations greeted him on tee boxes and greens.
Jordan Spieth shot a stellar 8-under 64 in the first round Thursday at Augusta National, nine birdies overall -- his only blemish was a bogey on the 15th.
Jordan Spieth was already the hottest player on the PGA Tour. He kept right on going at the Masters.
Two players seemingly headed in opposite directions are hogging all the headlines. But let's not forget the other potential contenders, a lengthy list led by defending champ Bubba Watson.
Rory McIlroy is the odds-on favorite to win the 2015 Masters. Jordan Spieth and Bubba Watson look to lead a field that includes Tiger Woods.
J.B. Holmes won the Shell Houston Open with a strong final round. Along with McIlroy, Watson and Spieth, he's a favorite going into The Masters.
With Tiger Woods at Augusta and with the status of his game still a mystery, this year's tournament should be more exciting than ever.
This time around, McIlroy, Scott, Bubba or Spieth could come up with the highlight that lasts a lifetime. But it won't come from Woods.
He tees off Thursday afternoon. For all the questions about his game, the score will be the measure of his game, just like always.
Rory McIlroy's historic quest should be the talk of Augusta National. And it probably would have been, had Tiger Woods not decided that his game was sharp enough to compete in his 20th Masters.
Had I been told six years ago that Tiger Woods would be a 40-to-1 long shot to win the 2015 Masters, I would have wondered which body part(s) Tiger had lost.
More relevant than any of Woods' shots — including his chipping, which looked fine — was the atmosphere. The real test comes Thursday, when the shots count.
While talking with Craig about Tiger's highly anticipated return, Boomer -- having played at the famed Augusta National a few weeks back -- wondered about Woods' shaky short game.
All eyes were on Tiger Woods on Monday when the 39-year-old made a late-afternoon appearance at the practice area in preparation for his 20th Masters, which starts Thursday.
Tiger Woods ended a week of speculation and debate over the state of his game Friday by announcing he will play next week in the Masters.
Woods has not played since he withdrew at Torrey Pines on Feb. 5. A week later, he said he would return to competition when he had the game for it.
Will Tiger Woods' big return come at the Masters? Right now it's anybody's guess. But a big hint could be sitting on a tarmac in Augusta.
Woods, who hasn't played since he withdrew from the Farmers Insurance Open on Feb. 6, falls to No. 104 this week.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
The surging Hawks routed the Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
New York City's attempt to reduce class sizes will likely be pushed back for two years, a state senator told CBS News New York.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
The struggle for some dementia patients and caregivers just to get through the day can be daunting and stressful, but some programs in New York are helping alleviate stress.
Social media influencers are driving a dangerous trend of people trespassing to explore abandoned buildings, New York State Police say.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
The discovery of a suspicious device forced the cancellation of the Keansburg, New Jersey, St. Patrick's Day Parade last weekend.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
The surging Hawks routed the Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
The Yankees beat the Marlins 8-2 in their home opener Friday for their second 6-1 start in three seasons.
San Francisco rookie catcher Daniel Susac went 3 for 3 with a walk in his first four big league at-bats and the Giants rolled over the New York Mets 7-2.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
A search-and-rescue operation is underway in the Middle East for an American aviator who is missing after Iran shot down a fighter jet Friday. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The suspected gunman in the stray bullet shooting of a 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn was arraigned Friday as a second suspect was taken into custody in Pennsylvania. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A second person of interest was taken into custody Friday in connection to the fatal shooting of a 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A police officer in upstate New York helped out a skunk with a cup on its head Friday morning.
The man accused of murdering a college student from Westchester County is facing a new federal gun charge.
