With solid performances at Oakland Hills, Ben Curtis and Boo Weekley played their way onto the U.S. Ryder Cup team, joining six others who hope to break Europe's hex over the Americans.
Complete Ryder Cup coverage | U.S. Player Profiles

Padraig Harrington paused Sunday when asked if he was in Tiger Woods' company. But two majors in a row and three out of the past six proves that he's answered every question about his game.
Harrington's scorecard | Tree trouble derails Holmes

Past major champions Phil Mickelson and Retief Goosen have received invitations to play in the 26th PGA Grand Slam in October. They will join Padraig Harrington and Trevor Immelman.
PGA Grand Slam microsite | Check out Mid Ocean Club

This one hurts as bad as any of the majors he's come so close to winning. But Sergio Garcia is taking a little solace in the fact that he did everything he could and it just wasn't enough.
Garcia's scorecard | Notes: Mickelson looking ahead

Ben Curtis came up just short to Padraig Harrington after a long day on a long, labor-intensive golf course, but there was no mistaking how tall he stood at the end of the PGA Championship.
Curtis' scorecard | PGA Championship video gallery

Thanks to the heavy rains that fell Saturday, Oakland Hills played much easier over the final two days than the first two. But there's no chance the course will lose its nickname as "the monster."
Check out the course statistics | Tour Oakland Hills

After encountering a fir tree in the final round, everything that could go wrong for J.B. Holmes did go wrong. But he vowed to learn from his experience and challenge again in future majors.

Phil Mickelson is already looking forward to the Ryder Cup. Plus, Camilo Villegas was proud of his finish, Fredrik Jacobson went out with a bang, and more. 

With the leaders looking at a 36-hole day, Sunday will be both draining and demanding. Whoever prevails will have conquered both the mental and physical aspects of championship golf.
Mickelson's lost chances | Notes: Azinger understands

The vaunted South Course will play longer on Sunday, but its famous greens should be easier to hold. The putting surfaces also will be slower, making it easier to take a run at birdie putts.
PGA Tour notebook | Elias Sports notebook

Phil Mickelson got off to a great start Saturday, at least off the tee. But he couldn't convert some excellent chances to move up the scoreboard before the rain delay. 

U.S. Captain Paul Azinger says he understands how difficult this week is for everyone. Plus, some players had a better time than others, Tom Lehman put some elbow grease into the rain delay, and more.

Andres Romero always seems to bring his best game to the major championships. The Argentinian already has three top-10s in majors, and he's in the hunt for another after his record-tying 65 Saturday.
Check out Romero's scorecard | Course statistics

Through two rounds of the PGA Championship, Oakland Hills is living up to its reputation as one of golf's most fearsome tests. The rough is thick, the greens are firm, and the fun has just begun.
To go for green or not? | Notebook: Austin's Kentucky blues

Sergio Garcia hit halfway a mere three shots off the lead, despite a four-putt double bogey. He hopes he's gotten what he called his "bad moments" behind him and can have a chance on Sunday.
Garcia's scorecard | Putter has Rose beaming

Phil Mickelson wasn't happy with those three bogeys in his final five holes Friday, but he is happy to still be so close to the lead. The course won't get easier, he believes, so his chances remain good.
Mickelson's scorecard | Curtis flashes major game

He's from Kentucky and badly wants to make the Ryder Cup team. Kenny Perry? No, he's J.B. Holmes, and he zoomed into the lead at Oakland Hills with 400-yard drives and solid iron play.
Holmes' scorecard | Harrington's Open hangover

Tournament officials moved the tee up on the par-4 sixth hole Friday to give the players a chance to drive the putting surface. A lot of players tried, creating a lot of excitement and some mixed feelings.
Check the course stats | Changes to course

Rocco Mediate, this summer's new golf hero, and Paul Azinger were among several prominent players whose fate hung in the balance as the cut line hovered around 7 and 8 over Friday afternoon.

Woody Austin felt like he let himself down this week. Plus, prominent players found themselves on both sides of the cut line, Mike Weir made due with a makeshift putter, and more.

David Toms has Scott Gneiser back on the bag after a one-year hiatus, and the reunion has helped the 2001 champion recapture a small amount of major magic at Oakland Hills.
Toms' scorecard | Dejected Monty's difficult week

After a difficult end to his first round, Ben Curtis posted the round of the morning on Friday -- and bolstered his chances for a second career major.
Curtis' scorecard | Oakland Hills photo gallery

The greens at Oakland Hills took their toll on many scorecards Friday, but Justin Rose handled them just fine. The rising English star carded a 67 and said his putting made this his best round of the year. 

Colin Montgomerie stumbled to a 14-over 84 Friday that sent him plummeting down the scoreboard. He had hoped to play well this week to improve his chances of making the European Ryder Cup team.

After stumbling to a second-round 74, Padraig Harrington said he just ran out of steam on his back nine. He made the cut, but thinks he was under-prepared to succeed here after winning at Birkdale.

Ian Poulter hit the halfway mark at a respectable 5 over Friday, but was felt like the pars 3s were so long that he had little chance to make birdies. Still, he likes the way he's driving and hitting his irons.

Thanks to a brutal test of golf called Oakland Hills Country Club, for the first time since 2003 not a single PGA Club Professional will be playing on the weekend in the PGA Championship.
Meet the PGA Club Professionals | Check the course stats

In his final blog entry from the 90th PGA Championship, PGA Professional National Champion Scott Hebert looks back on a week that was fun, difficult, thrilling and ultimately very memorable.
More Hebert: Wednesday | Thursday | Scorecard

After an opening-round 79, Kenny Perry pulled out of the PGA Championship because of an eye infection related to his contact lenses. He'll be ready for the Ryder Cup, though.
Garcia's happily scrambling | Notes: Mahan's rough start

Phil Mickelson bogeyed his first two holes on Thursday but was unfazed and rallied for a five-birdie, five-bogey 70 that left Lefty feeling good about his resiliency and patience.
Mickelson's scorecard | Curtis goes forward and back

You might not know Jeev Milkha Singh, but know this: His 68 on Thursday staked him to a share of the clubhouse lead at the 90th PGA Championship.
Singh's scorecard | Clarke, Mediate and Ryder

Sweden's Robert Karlsson, the only player with top-10 finishes in each of the year's first three majors, got off to a blazing start in the fourth Thursday, firing a 68 for a share of the clubhouse lead.
Check out Karlsson's scorecard | Course statistics

Sergio Garcia was pleased with every aspect of his game on Thursday, except for some wayward driving. But he's playing smart, he says, and figuring out where he can take some chances.
Garcia's scorecard | Changes to Oakland Hills

Frank Esposito Jr., the PGA Head Professional at Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park, N.J., scrambled his way to a 71 Thursday, the low round among the 20 club professionals in the field.
Esposito's scorecard | How the PGA Club Professionals fared

Ben Curtis was one of a few players to get beyond the 2-under-par clubhouse lead Thursday before he slipped back to a 73. If he can get his putter working, he thinks he'll be fine.
Changes to course | Tour Oakland Hills

PGA Professional National Champion Scott Hebert knew heading into the 90th PGA Championship that hitting fairways was a must at Oakland Hills. He didn't do that Thursday, and paid a dear price.
Hebert Blog Archive: Wednesday | Hebert's scorecard

Brandt Snedeker carved out an excellent 71 Thursday, but hit only five fairways. He knows that won't work all week long, so he hit the driving range until the the last rays of daylight gave out.
Snedeker's scorecard | Oakland Hills photo gallery

Darren Clarke got off to a great start in his quest to show that he belongs on the European Ryder Cup team. Rocco Mediate also started solidly as he tries to sew up a spot on the U.S. squad.
Changes to course | Tour Oakland Hills

Hunter Mahan struggled out of the gate Thursday. Plus, Paul Goydos and Anthony Kim took an extra test after their rounds, Steve Stricker is sticking with his caddie, and more.

A lesser man would have been bitter when his dream of playing golf was stolen by a crippling golf cart accident. But not Dennis Walters, one of the game's greatest ambassadors.
Inspirational Walters earns PGA Distinguished Service Award

Ernie Els has tightened up his swing and reunited with his longtime caddie, and likes the state of his game. He can win this week, he says, if he can keep cool and stay patient.
Changes to course | Tour Oakland Hills

John Maginnes explains that the "monster" players know as Oakland Hills Country Club isn't always the one they fear the most during major championships.
More Monsters: Don't turn your back on the par 3s

Each day of the 90th PGA Championship, PGA Professional National Champion Scott Hebert will share his thoughts about competing in the season's final major and playing front of the home folks.
Meet the 20 PGA Professionals in the field this week

It's been nearly two months since he went head-to-head with Tiger Woods in the U.S. Open, and still Rocco Mediate can't get over how many people want to talk to him about his epic battle.
Interview transcript archive |News archive

Paul Azinger said he'd be happy to pick any of the players currently ranked No. 9-16 on the U.S. points list, but added that he also could go way down to find the right players for his underdog squad.
Captain's picks auditions up next | Ryder Cup coverage

It would be accurate to call Oakland Hills' shortest holes as "mini monsters," except there's nothing mini about them as players in the PGA Championship are finding out.
Take a tour of Oakland Hills Country Club

T.J. Auclair says that while Kenny Perry has put together a tremendous 2008 season, this week's 90th PGA Championship brings to light an amazing fact about Perry's season.
PGA Championship video | Images from Oakland Hills

So you're having trouble picking a winner this week? Don't sweat it. PGATOUR.COM's Mike McAllister has picking the winner down to a science.

Of course, any one of the 156 players who will tee off in the 90th PGA Championship on Thursday can win the Wanamaker Trophy, but our experts think three have a better chance than most.
Sleeper Picks | Pairings and Tee Times (.pdf)

They both know what's at stake this week at the 90th PGA Championship, but Woody Austin and Ian Poulter are trying not to think too much about making their respective Ryder Cup teams.
Ryder Cup Points Standings: United States | Europe

The Fantasy Insider talks you through how to make your fantasy picks this week. Don't forget about the big four: Phil Mickelson, Geoff Ogilvy, Jim Furyk and Sergio Garcia.
Youth clinics | Play Golf America Day

Kenny Perry turns 48 on Sunday. With his putter finally cooperating, he'd love nothing better than to cap what has been a magical year by winning his first major.
Oakland Hills picks: Experts go with Kim, Mickelson

Padraig Harrington would love to end the longest losing streak in major history with a second straight major of his own. Plus, Trevor Immelman is up and down, Jim Furyk has a job to do, and more.
Wanamaker Trophy has plenty of tales to tell

With a pair of wins already under his belt, a major title would certainly elevate this season to special status for Phil Mickelson. And winning at Oakland Hills would be extra-sweet.
Changes to course | Tour Oakland Hills

Two unique hand-held devices available at the 90th PGA Championship will provide spectators with the opportunity to access information and watch live video at Oakland Hills.
Tee Times (.pdf) | PGA Championship Video

Crystal Mountain's Brad Dean is in the field, while instructor Adam Schriber is working with his star pupil, Anthony Kim, and others from the resort are manning the The PGA Learning Center.
Youth golf clinic | Play Golf America Day

The Oakland University Golf and Learning Center entertained some 200 guests, young and old, as 20 PGA Professionals stepped on to the practice range to provide expert instruction.

More than 250 junior boys and girls from southeast Michigan learned about the game as part of the PGA Community Relations Youth Golf Clinic at Oakland University in Rochester, Mich.

Yes, it's "Glory's Last Shot" but in actuality, the 90th PGA Championship is just the beginning of an intense seven-week stretch. PGATOUR.com's Helen Ross analyzes what's at stake.
First- and second-round pairings and tee times (.pdf)

The eight Europeans who were members of the victorious 2004 Ryder Cup team have nothing but happy memories of Oakland Hills. Now they're hoping to end an 80-year European victory drought.
Read up on the history of the PGA Championship

Despite a ton of success in Michigan, reigning PGA Professional National Champion Scott Hebert is making his first trip ever to Oakland Hills. He's thrilled that his family will get to see him play.
Take a tour of Oakland Hills

David Toms was in dire need of a vacation, and is ready for a big season-ending push. Plus, Mike Weir just might be the hometown favorite, Bart Bryant is nursing a sore elbow, and more.
Wanamaker Trophy has plenty of tales to tell

After struggling all season, Nick Dougherty came alive on the weekend at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. He was especially pleased that he reacted positively to his bad round on Friday.
Check out the changes to Oakland Hills

Thanks to his runaway maiden PGA Tour win Sunday at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open, Hawaii's Parker McLachlin earned his first trip to the PGA Championship.
Check out who's playing in the 90th PGA Championship

If only trophies could talk, my what tales the famed Wanamaker Trophy, which has a long and interesting history as the symbol of victory at the PGA Championship, could tell.
Read up on the history of the PGA Championship

Greg Norman, surprisingly back in golf's limelight at age 53 after two great performances in Great Britain, has respectfully declined a special invitation into the 90th PGA Championship.
Related: Knee surgery knocks Woods out of PGA

Led by new champion Scott Hebert of Traverse City, Mich., 20 PGA Club Professionals earned their way into the season's final major with stellar performances in the PGA Professional National Championship.
Related: Meet the PGA Club Professionals in the field!

Due to knee surgery June 24, Tiger Woods will miss the PGA Championship for the first time in his career.
RELATED: Relive Tiger's win at Southern Hills!
TICKETS: See the PGA Championship in person!

Tiger Woods discussed the status of his recovery from knee surgery and gave his thoughts on Oakland Hills and the 90th PGA Championship during the annual Media Day.
RBS Majors Podcast: Jack Nicklaus talks about Oakland Hills

When a devastating accident left him a paraplegic nearly 35 years ago, Dennis Walters lost his dream of playing professional golf. But he didn't lose his courage and determination, and for that he has earned the PGA of America's highest honor.

Thanks to Rees Jones' changes to Oakland Hills, the field for the 90th PGA Championship will face a longer, tougher South Course that features narrower fairways and far-more-penal bunkers.
Tour Oakland Hills with director of golf Pat Croswell

Time is running out for corporations to secure the ultimate viewing experience for a major championship. Only a limited numbers of hospitality opportunities remain for the 2008 PGA Championship, with 90 percent of all inventory already sold, officials said.

The membership at Oakland Hills Country Club has approved a plan to remodel the club's South Course, with famed architect Rees Jones leading the project.
Related: Visit Rees Jones' official web site