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Vonn, Woods lean on each other through rehab

The power couple of sports is a rehab unit all its own. Lindsey Vonn is working her way back from a second right knee operation. Tiger Woods is recovering from surgery to relieve pain from a pinched nerve in his back.

Thomas manages his time and game well at TPC Summerlin

The UNLV sophomore advances in his attempt to qualify for next month’s U.S. Open along with seven others. Joe Harrison and Eric McCardle are the only golfers in the 153-man field to break par at the local qualifying.

Defending champ Bauman fires 67, leads Sunset chase

NIPTON, Calif. — Defending champion Brandon Bauman of Palo Verde shot a 4-under-par 67 at Primm Valley Golf Club’s Lakes Course on Monday and leads by one stroke after the first day of the Division I Sunset Region boys golf tournament.

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Ex-Rebel Scott in hot pursuit of top world ranking

By the mathematical wonder of the world ranking, Adam Scott could have stayed in The Bahamas this week and still moved to No. 1 in the world ranking provided three other players had an ordinary week at The Players Championship.

UNLV women begin play in NCAA golf regional

UNLV opens play today in the NCAA women’s golf Central Regional at Stillwater, Okla. The Rebels, making their 12th consecutive NCAA appearance, are seeded 16th in the 24-team field. The top eight teams advance to the May 20 to 23 NCAA Championships in Tulsa, Okla.

Knight OK with UNLV’s regional seeding

The Rebels, who are coming off a third-place finish at last month’s Mountain West championships, will be the No. 5 seed at next week’s Sugar Grove, Ill., Regional where familiar foe California is the top seed.

No green jacket, but 14-year-old Las Vegan rules Augusta National

Ten days ago there she was, 14-year-old Hunter Pate, a female, a Cinderella story from out of nowhere — an eighth-grader at Grant Sawyer Middle School in Las Vegas. And she was about to become champion at Augusta National.

Ryan Moore has an adorable caddie

Former UNLV golfer Ryan Moore did not win the Masters — he failed to make the cut — but he won the annual Par 3 tournament held before it, and he had his picture taken with his 17-month-old son Tucker, which was pretty cool.

Spieth graduates from long-shot status

Not long ago, Jordan Spieth was the definition of a long shot. In August, when odds on the Masters opened at Las Vegas sports books, Spieth’s potential was a rumor

Scott’s got good shot to repeat at Masters

A dig into Adam Scott’s closet uncovers no dirt, skeletons or porn stars. The new man to beat in golf is one of the good guys, and he’s a favorite around here because he’s a UNLV guy.

Quarter-century later, Augusta memories indelible for Meeks

A couple of visitors were chatting with Eric Meeks in the pro shop at the TaylorMade Golf Experience out on Las Vegas Boulevard recently, where he operates the Eric Meeks School of Golf. It was coming up on the 25-year anniversary of Meeks having qualified to play in the Masters.

Tiger-less Masters still ripe for profit

Adam Scott, Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson are worth watching if you’re looking to make some money on the Masters.

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