Skip Berkmeyer posted a 4-under par, 68 to lead the U.S. Amateur Qualifying at Meadowbrook Country Club. Four players will advance to the National Championship at Pinehurst in August. Berkmeyer is coming off a solid performance at the 2008 Porter Cup where he finished in a tie for 13th.

The International Golf Federation, recognized as the representative body for golf by the International Olympic Committee, today announced the creation of an Olympic Golf Committee to drive its effort for the sport's inclusion in the 2016 Games. Organizations that will be represented on the committee are The R&A, PGA European Tour, USGA, PGA of America, PGA TOUR, LPGA and Augusta National Golf Club.

U.S. Senior Open Tee Times

2008 Porter Cup Results

The U.S. Senior Open this week represents a homecoming of sorts for Jim Holtgrieve.



To clarify, he was not born or reared in Colorado Springs, Colo., site of the tournament July 31-Aug. 3. What's more, he has never competed at The Broadmoor Golf Club, the host facility. Holtgrieve is a St. Louis guy, Westborough Country Club to be exact.