SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Tiger Woods completed the most satisfying major victory of his career at the U.S. Open on Monday but his playoff triumph over fellow American Rocco Mediate may have come at a cost. After holding off a late fightback by Mediate to clinch the title at the 91st hole on a sun-kissed day at Torrey Pines, Woods said he would take a break to rest his painful left knee. "I'm glad I'm...

Looking as vulnerable as he ever has during a run toward a major, Tiger Woods is nonetheless the U.S. Open champion for a third time.

The U.S. Open lead now belongs to Rocco Mediate, the 45-year-old looking for his first win of any kind since 2002.

Standing with his ball next to a cart path, Tiger Woods' chances seemed slim. Then, it all changed at the U.S. Open.

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SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Twice champion Tiger Woods prepared to launch his bid for a 14th major title as the 108th U.S. Open began in overcast but dry conditions at Torrey Pines on Thursday. Woods, who has not walked 18 holes since having surgery eight weeks ago, was scheduled to tee off in a high-profile grouping on the first hole at 0806 local (1506 GMT) watched by huge galleries. The American worl...

Golf Life catches up with PGA legend and two time Master Champion Ben Crenshaw for his insight on putting. Ben is well known as one of the greatest putters in the history of the game and in this rare moment we learn some of his advice to help you improve your approach to putting. Find more great video like this one at www.golflifetv.com.

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Golf Life catches up with PGA legend and two time Master Champion Ben Crenshaw for his insight on putting. Ben is well known as one of the greatest putters in the history of the game and in this rare moment we learn some of his advice to help you improve your approach to putting. Find more great video like this one at www.golflifetv.com.

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COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 11: Anthony Wall of England in action during the PGA European Tour Linde German Masters at Gut Laerchenhof on September 11, 2005 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 11: David Lynn of England looks at the ball during the PGA European Tour Linde German Masters at Gut Laerchenhof on September 11, 2005 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 11: Paul Casey of England in action during the PGA European Tour Linde German Masters at Gut Laerchenhof on September 11, 2005 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 11: Kenneth Ferrie of England in action during the PGA European Tour Linde German Masters at Gut Laerchenhof on September 11, 2005 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 11: Kenneth Ferrie of England walks over a bridge during the PGA European Tour Linde German Masters at Gut Laerchenhof on September 11, 2005 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 11: Kenneth Ferrie of England in action during the PGA European Tour Linde German Masters at Gut Laerchenhof on September 11, 2005 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 11: Kenneth Ferrie of England in action during the PGA European Tour Linde German Masters at Gut Laerchenhof on September 11, 2005 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 11: Simon Khan of England in action during the PGA European Tour Linde German Masters at Gut Laerchenhof on September 11, 2005 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 11: Bernhard Langer of Germany during the PGA European Tour Linde German Masters at Gut Laerchenhof on September 11, 2005 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 11: Paul Casey of England cleans his club during the PGA European Tour Linde German Masters at Gut Laerchenhof on September 11, 2005 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 11: Paul Casey of England stands on the green during the PGA European Tour Linde German Masters at Gut Laerchenhof on September 11, 2005 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 11: Paul Casey of England in action during the PGA European Tour Linde German Masters at Gut Laerchenhof on September 11, 2005 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 11: Retief Goosen of South Africa hits a ball during the PGA European Tour Linde German Masters at Gut Laerchenhof on September 11, 2005 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

COLOGNE, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 11: Retief Goosen of South Africa gets the winning trophy of the host Bernhard Langer who puts the cheque inside and from chairman professor Wolgang Reitzle of the Linde corporation at the ceremonial after the PGA European Tour Linde German Masters at Gut Laerchenhof on September 11, 2005 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)