Tod Leonard, Author at Valley News

Bryson DeChambeau speaks during a news conference where he was announced as a captain's pick to the 2018 U.S. Ryder Cup Team, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in West Conshohocken, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Furyk Adds Three to U.S. Roster

by Tod Leonard The San Diego Union-TribuneSeptember 5, 2018

Jim Furyk announced three of his four captain’s picks for the U.S. Ryder Cup team on Tuesday in Philadelphia, and the occasion couldn’t have been more anticlimactic. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, with 18 Ryder Cups played between them, had been…

Military Seen as Hotbed for Recruiting Referees

by Tod Leonard The San Diego Union-TribuneJuly 7, 2017

Jimmy Walker reacts to making a birdie putt on the first hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J., Thursday, July 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Walker Charges To Lead

by Tod Leonard The San Diego Union-TribuneJuly 29, 2016

Henrik Stenson signs autographs on the 18th hole during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J., Wednesday, July 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Don’t They Know This Should Be Tough?

by Tod Leonard The San Diego Union-TribuneJuly 28, 2016