Tiger Woods finds water on first Ryder Cup shot; Woods embracing role as U.S. team leader; Jang leads LPGA Longs Drug Challenge

Tiger Woods did not get off to an impressive start at the 36th Ryder Cup Matches today, hitting his opening shot into the water. Woods and Jim Furyk are taking on Europe’s Colin Montgomerie and Padraig Harrington in the opening fourball matches …

On a more positive Ryder Cup note, Tiger Woods seems to be embracing his new role as a leader on the U.S. team, The New York Times reported yesterday. Woods has become something of a mentor for the team’s four rookies: J.J. Henry, Zach Johnson, Vaughn Taylor and Brett Wetterich …

Jeong Jang shot a course record 8-under 64 yesterday to take the lead at the LPGA Longs Drug Challenge at Blackhawk Country Club.