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		RELIEF FOR RETIEF South African Retief Goosen became the 101st US Open champion after he beat American Mark Brooks by two shots in a 18-hole play-off in Tulsa. Click here for full story.

GOOSEN CAPITALISES ON SECOND CHANCE
Retief Goosen says he knows now what Jean Van de Velde must have gone through. (More)

GOOSEN WIN NO FLASH IN THE PAN
Did being struck by lightning at the age of 18 help Retief Goosen win the United States Open? (More)

GOOSEN CROWNED CHAMPION
Retief Goosen beat Mark Brooks by two shots to be crowned the 101st US Open champion. (More)

SHRINK HELPED ME THROUGH
Retief Goosen has paid tribute to the sports psychologist who helped him turn failure into success. (More)

PLAY-OFF CLOCKWATCH
A look back at how the events unfolded on Monday in the US Open at Southern Hills. (More)

THAT CINK-ING FEELING
Despite missing out on a US Open play-off, Stewart Cink says he will be back to fight another day. (More)

TORRANCE FACES RYDER CUP HEADACHE
Europe's Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance was hoping the US Open would help him out. (More)

GOOSEN TAKES IT ON THE CHIN
Retief Goosen was quick to shake off the agony of missing a two-foot putt to win the US Open. (More)

CINK TAKES ROUGH WITH THE SMOOTH
Stewart Cink said he would take away 'more good stuff than bad' after he missed out on the play-off. (More)

MICKELSON MELLOWS AFTER ANOTHER MISS
Phil Mickelson was not over-critical despite letting another 'major' chance slip from his grasp. (More)

FOURTH DAY CLOCKWATCH
A look back at how the dramatic events unfolded on Sunday in the US Open at Southern Hills. (More)

GOOSEN GIVES BROOKS A CHANCE
Mark Garrod reviews the fourth day of the US Open at Southern Hills. (More)

TIGER TRIED HIS BEST
Tiger Woods had no regrets after his run of four straight major victories ended on Sunday. (More)

TOO LITTLE TO LATE FOR SINGH
Vijay Singh carded a final day 64 to be left reflecting what might have been. (More)

TULSA SET FOR GRANDSTAND FINISH
Our Dave Tindall is looking foward to a fascinating climax to this year's US Open. (More)

HOT CLIMAX FOR TULSA SHOWDOWN
Another hot day is forecast for the climax for the US Open at Southern Hills. (More)

GARCIA AIMS FOR MAJOR STEP UP
A third round 68 left Sergio Garcia just one shot off the lead and now a 4/1 shot to take the title. (More)

LEFTY STILL RIGHT ON TULSA TITLE TRACK
Phil Mickelson stayed in contention to win a long overdue first major after a third round 68. (More)

TIGER STILL IN THE HUNT
Mark Garrod looks back at the action from day three of the US Open at Southern Hills, Tulsa. (More)

JANZEN THROWS THE TOWEL IN
Former champ Lee Janzen was thrown out of the US Open for wiping the ground with a towel. (More)

STAGE SET FOR GRAND FINALE
Our Dave Tindall thinks the stage is set for a great last two rounds of the US Open. (More)

GARCIA POISED FOR EURO SURGE
Sergio Garcia leads the European challenge and the bookies make him joint favourite. (More)

DUVAL TOPS BOOKIES FANCIES
David Duval is right where he wants to be as the US Open heads into the weekend. (More)

BROOKS DRIVES INTO CONTENTION
A change of driver helped co-leader Mark Brooks shoot 64 to tie the halfway lead at Tulsa. (More)

MONTY WARMS UP IN THE HEAT
Colin Montgomerie syas he's in with a shout after finding himself just five off the halfway lead. (More)

CALC BEMUSED AT PRICE'S EARLY EXIT
Mark Calcavecchia raised an eye at Phillip Price's withdrawal after completing a first round 70. (More)

FLU-HIT FULKE OUT OF US OPEN
The miserable run of Pierre Fulke continued when he withdrew before his second round in Tulsa. (More)

HERE COMES THE SUN
The bad weather that disrupted the opening day's play looks set to ease over the weekend. (More)

HAIL IRWIN!
Hale Irwin has divided the bookmakers after taking a shock first round lead in the US Open. (More)

IRWIN MAKES A STAND FOR THE OVER-50s
After years of Tiger Woods headlines, Hale Irwin has provided golf with something very different. (More)

FIFTH HOLE CAUSING PROBLEMS
The longest hole in Major championship history has gained the respect of many top players. (More)

PRICE GIVES UP ON OPEN
Phillip Price is already out of the US Open in another blow to his hopes of a Ryder Cup debut. (More)

RAIN DELAYS FIRST ROUND IN TULSA
Play in the US Open will resume at 1pm BST after a heavy rain delay halted the first round in Tulsa. (More)

MICKELSON RUES MISSED CHANCES
Phil Mickelson was satisfied with a first round 70 but feels he should have shot in the 60s. (More)

SERGIO PUTTS ON THE STYLE
Sergio Garcia made a stunning putt on the last for an even par 70 to leave him three off the lead. (More)

LOVE HANDLES LONG LAY-OFF
Davis Love was in reflective mood after opening with a two-over-par 72 at Southern Hills. (More)

ROBERTS REVELS IN IRWIN'S COMPANY
Loren Roberts took inspiration from leader Hale Irwin as he posted one of the day's few sub-par rounds. (More)

VIJAY FOR VICTORY
An in-depth fixed odds preview of the 101st US Open at Southern Hills. (More)

FAST START THE KEY
Sporting Life's Dave Tindall with his latest report direct from Southern Hills. (More)

BOLT BLASTS SPOILED STARS
Former US Open winner Tommy Bolt has fired a blast at today's top stars. (More)

OPEN AND SHUT CASE FOR WOODS
Tiger Woods remains a strong favourite to win the US Open which starts on Thursday. (More)

I CAN BEAT TIGER - WESTWOOD
Lee Westwood goes into the US Open saying boldly: "I feel good enough to win." (More)

ACTION TAKEN OVER 18TH GREEN
The controversial 18th green at Southern Hills has prompted a notice to all US Open players. (More)

RULING BODIES TO DISCUSS DRIVER
Golf's two ruling bodies are meeting at the US Open this week to discuss banned clubs. (More)

TIGER DISMISSES WEAKNESS TALK
Tiger Woods does not consider himself to have any real weaknesses at the moment. (More)

MICKELSON WON'T CHANGE APPROACH
Phil Mickelson won't change his attacking approach as he bids to land his elusive first Major. (More)

LEHMAN'S FEELGOOD FACTOR
Tom Lehman is very optimistic about his chances in the US Open at Southern Hills this week. (More)

ELS LOOKING FOR THIRD US OPEN TITLE
South African Ernie Els feels his game is coming together again as he bids for a third US Open. (More)

LOVE HOPES TO BENEFIT FROM LAY-OFF
Davis Love hopes his enforced lay-off will give him an edge over the field at Southern Hills. (More)

LANGER SLAMS "CRAZY GOLF" GREEN
Bernhard Langer has slammed as "ridiculous" the 18th green at Southern Hills. (More)

PRICE LOOKING TO REPEAT PAST HEROICS
Nick Price is looking to repeat his Major success at Southern Hills back in 1994. (More)

SOUTHERN HILLS � WHAT THEY SAY
A look at what the players are saying about the greens, rough and the heat at Southern Hills. (More)

WOODS TOP OF THE TIPS
PA Sport takes a look at who the leading golf writers see lifting the US Open title on Sunday night. (More)

GARCIA - I'M GETTING CLOSER TO TIGER
Sergio Garcia hopes to show he is getting closer to Tiger Woods at the US Open. (More)

DUVAL LOOKS FOR TULSA TONIC
David Duval is trying to shake off 'flu effects before the US Open starts in Tulsa on Thursday. (More)

I THOUGHT MY CAREER WAS OVER - MONTY
Colin Montgomerie has admitted that for one horrible moment he thought he would never play again. (More)

WOODS HEADS FOR FIFTH STRAIGHT MAJOR
Tiger Woods will again be the man to beat at Southern Hills as he bids for a fifth straight Major. (More)

FALDO TURNS UP THE HEAT ON US OPEN
Nick Faldo believes the stifling heat in Tulsa will be a major factor during the US Open. (More)

US OPEN TEE-OFF TIMES
Tee-off times for the first two rounds of the US Open. (More)

MONTY FLIES OUT FOR US OPEN
Colin Montgomerie flew to the US Open hoping his back injury does not flare up again. (More)

WESTWOOD WARMS UP FOR NEXT CHALLENGE
Lee Westwood arrived for the US Open in good spirits after the English Open. (More)

TIGER CHASING HIGH-FIVE
Tiger Woods will be chasing his fifth consecutive major at the US Open in Tulsa. (More)

MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS
A look the the record book of the Major championships. (More)

US OPEN SCARE FOR MONTY
Colin Montgomerie is a doubt for the US Open after quitting the English Open with back trouble. (More)

BJORN SET FOR ANOTHER TIGER SHOWDOWN
Thomas Bjorn will get to play another 36 holes at least with Tiger Woods in the US Open. (More)