AMERICAN Craig Bowden, early halfway leader in the BellSouth Classic in Atlanta, has slammed as "ridiculous" the fact that if he wins tomorrow he will not be playing in next week's Masters.

Padraig Harrington will be hoping a later start today in the BellSouth Classic in Atlanta enables him to get his brain in gear better than he did in his opening 70.

Tee-off times in the second round of the United States Open golf championship at Olympia Fields, Illinois, on Thursday and Friday (USA unless stated, all times Irish time).

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Tee-off times in the second round of the United States Open golf championship at Olympia Fields, Illinois, on Thursday and Friday (USA unless stated, all times Irish time):

Tiger Woods and Ernie Els – and the thousands of golf fans who want to watch every blow – will have to be up early for their first round clash in the US Open next Thursday.

Tee-off times in the final round of the United States Open golf championship at Bethpage, New York, today.

Tiger Woods remains five shots ahead of the field at the US Open where play is continuing despite heavy rain.

Tiger Woods has finished at the top of the leaderboard after scoring a birdie at the 18th hole in the first round.

Tee-off times in the first and second rounds of the United States Open golf championship.