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November 8, 2009 Casey withdraws from HSBC Champions SHANGHAI (AP) Paul Casey of England has withdrawn from the final round of the HSBC Champions after feeling pain in his ribs that had kept him away ... More
November 7, 2009 Lefty charges past Woods for WGC lead SHANGHAI (AP) Tiger Woods stalled with pars. Phil Mickelson poured it on with birdies. The back nine Saturday at the HSBC Champions changed names ... More
November 7, 2009 South Korea's Song leads by 1 at Mizuno SHIMA, Japan (AP) South Korea's Bo Bae Song birdied the final hole for a 7-under 65 and a one-stroke lead in the Mizuno Classic. Song had six ... More
November 7, 2009 HSBC Women's Champions renews for 3 yrs. SHANGHAI (AP) The HSBC Women's Champions will remain part of the LPGA Tour schedule for the next three years after the title sponsor announced a ... More
November 6, 2009 Tiger rallies late for share of WGC lead SHANGHAI (AP) Tiger Woods realized that no one was pulling away at the HSBC Champions on Friday, so he settled into a good groove with the putter ... More
November 6, 2009 American Lang leads by 1 at Mizuno SHIMA, Japan (AP) American Brittany Lang shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Japan's Nobuko Kizawa and South Korea's Hee ... More
November 5, 2009 Watney ties course mark with 64 at HSBC SHANGHAI (AP) Making the first of two trips to China this month, Nick Watney made an immediate impression Thursday in the HSBC Champions by tying ... More
November 5, 2009 Wie to end season at Dubai Ladies DUBAI (AP) Michelle Wie will end her season in Dubai at the final Ladies European Tour event of the year. Tour officials announced Thursday that ... More
November 5, 2009 Norman pulls out of Australian Open SYDNEY (AP) Greg Norman's slower-than-expected recovery from shoulder surgery will force him to miss next month's Australian Open. Tournament ... More
November 5, 2009 Shin set to defend Mizuno Classic title SHIMA, Japan (AP) Jiyai Shin wrapped up the LPGA Tour's rookie of the year award last week. The 21-year-old South Korean star has her eye on player ... More
November 4, 2009 No change in FedEx Cup point system (AP) -- The PGA Tour is leaving the FedEx Cup just as it is with the playoff schedule and points system. Rick George, chief of operations for the ... More
November 4, 2009 Kim to skip Dubai World Championship SHANGHAI (AP) Anthony Kim says he will not be going to the Dubai World Championship to compete for the $7.5 million bonus pool, even though the ... More
November 4, 2009 Many Americans skip HSBC Champions SHANGHAI (AP) The field for a World Golf Championship is never as strong when Americans require a passport. The HSBC Champions is no ... More
November 4, 2009 Casey still has shot at Dubai bonus SHANGHAI (AP) Mathematically, Paul Casey is very much in the hunt for the Race to Dubai on the European Tour, at No. 5 in the standings with the top ... More
November 3, 2009 Woods impressed with strong WGC field SHANGHAI (AP) Tiger Woods looked out at a conference room above the Shanghai River that was filled with so many photographers and other media that ... More
November 3, 2009 Barron first to violate PGA drug policy SHANGHAI (AP) Doug Barron, a 40-year-old journeyman who lost his tour card three years ago, became the first player to be suspended by the PGA Tour ... More
November 3, 2009 Wadkins, Olazabal enter Hall of Fame ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) Lanny Wadkins, Jose Maria Olazabal and Christy O'Connor Sr. were inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame on Monday night, ... More
November 2, 2009 Fisher beats Kim in Match Play final CASARES, Spain (AP) Ross Fisher beat Anthony Kim 4 and 3 on Sunday to win the 36-hole World Match Play Championship final. Fisher eagled the 22nd ... More
November 2, 2009 Choi wins Hana Bank KOLON Championships INCHEON, South Korea (AP) Na Yeon Choi made birdie at the last hole for a 5-under 67 on Sunday, giving her a one-shot victory over Maria Hjorth and ... More
November 2, 2009 Poulter wins Singapore Open by 1 stroke SINGAPORE (AP) Ian Poulter shot a final-round 72 on Sunday to win the Singapore Open by a shot over Liang Wenchong. The 33-year-old Englishman, who ... More
November 2, 2009 Cook wins Champions Tour finale SONOMA, Calif. (AP) John Cook had a tough time staying focused Sunday in the final round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championships. Loren Roberts had ... More
November 2, 2009 Sindelar improving, still in hospital SONOMA, Calif. (AP) Joey Sindelar remained hospitalized Sunday after having a pulmonary embolism during the third round of the Charles Schwab Cup ... More
November 2, 2009 Britton goes 18-under to win Senior PGA PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) PGA Tour winner Bill Britton won the Senior PGA Professional National Championship on Sunday, closing with a 5-under 67 ... More
November 2, 2009 PGA cancels rain-soaked Viking Classic MADISON, Miss. (AP) PGA Tour officials canceled the weather-stricken Viking Classic on Saturday because of unplayable course conditions. There will ... More
October 27, 2009 Reports: Whan is new LPGA commissioner NEW YORK (AP) Two golf magazines have reported that Michael Whan has been selected new LPGA Tour commissioner and will be introduced Wednesday ... More Sponsored Links Discount Tee Times Golf Travel PGA Tour Tickets Golf Resorts Golf Training Aids Discount Golf Equipment
October 27, 2009 Lefty expects to contend in Singapore SINGAPORE (AP) World No.2 Phil Mickelson says he's finally got the Sentosa Golf Club course figured out and expects to better his previous ... More
October 27, 2009 China trip reminds Gay how far he's come (AP) -- Brian Gay was in a faraway land, knowing only where he wanted to go without any assurances he would get there. It was approaching midnight ... More
October 26, 2009 Snedeker, Weekley win Skills Challenge PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Brandt Snedeker and Boo Weekley won the Golf Skills Challenge in a playoff at The Breakers on Monday. In the final of the ... More
October 25, 2009 Matteson wins Frys.com Open in playoff SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Tied for 106th after the first round in the Frys.com Open, Troy Matteson thought it might be a short tournament. It turned ... More
October 25, 2009 Blackmar gets first Champions Tour title SAN ANTONIO (AP) Phil Blackmar won his first Champions Tour title Sunday, birdieing five of his first six holes en route to a 7-under 64 and a ... More
October 25, 2009 Every wins Nationwide finale to get card CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) Matt Every won the season-ending Nationwide Tour Championship on Sunday to earn a 2010 PGA Tour card with a 10th-place finish ... More
October 25, 2009 Jonzon claims first Euro title since '97 CASTELLON, Spain (AP) Michael Jonzon shot a 4-under 67 on Sunday to win the Castello Masters, allowing him to keep his European Tour card for ... More
October 25, 2009 Choi wins Johor Open by 4 strokes JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia (AP) South Korea's K.J. Choi has claimed a four-stroke victory in the Iskandar Johor Open. Choi closed with a bogey-free ... More
October 24, 2009 Matteson shoots record consecutive 61s SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Troy Matteson had never shot a 61 until this week. Now he's done it twice in a row to set a PGA Tour record. His second ... More
October 24, 2009 Thompson follows double-eagle with ace SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Nicholas Thompson gained five shots in quick fashion with a double eagle and a hole in one to storm into contention at the ... More
October 24, 2009 Garcia 1 shot back at Castello Masters CASTELLON, Spain (AP) Michael Jonzon of Sweden shot a 6-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead the Castello Masters after the third round on ... More
October 24, 2009 Bean, Cochran share lead at Champions SAN ANTONIO (AP) Russ Cochran birdied three straight holes before a bogey on the 18th dropped him into a tie for the lead with Andy Bean at 8-under ... More
October 24, 2009 Compton advances at PGA Tour qualifying PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) Erik Compton has made it through the first stage of PGA Tour qualifying without any drama, shooting a 66 to win his site ... More
October 23, 2009 Fowler, 20, shares lead at Scottsdale SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Rickie Fowler is making his presence felt in a hurry as a professional golfer. The 20-year-old former Oklahoma State ... More
October 23, 2009 Allenby, Kaymer lead at Castello Masters CASTELLON, Spain (AP) Robert Allenby and Martin Kaymer are tied for lead in the second round of the Castello Masters after play was suspended ... More
October 23, 2009 Immelman has surgery on left wrist NEW YORK (AP) Former Masters champion Trevor Immelman has had surgery on his left wrist and expects to return to the PGA Tour next year at full ... More
October 23, 2009 Clearwater, Cochran share Champions lead SAN ANTONIO (AP) Champions Tour rookies Keith Clearwater and Russ Cochran and shot 5-under 66s on Friday to share the first-round lead in the ... More
October 23, 2009 Every takes lead at Nationwide finale CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) Matt Every shot a course-record 9-under 63 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead in the season-ending Nationwide Tour ... More
October 22, 2009 O'Hern shoots 63, leads in Scottsdale SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Brandishing a hot putter on a warm afternoon, Australian Nick O'Hern cruised to a career-low 63 and the first-round lead in ... More
October 22, 2009 Garcia leads at windy Castello Masters CASTELLON, Spain (AP) Defending champion Sergio Garcia was leading the Castello Masters after an 8-under 63 on Thursday, when wind interrupted play ... More
October 22, 2009 Sim leads after 1st round at Nationwide CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) Michael Sim had eight straight birdies and finished with a course-record 8-under 64 on Thursday to take a three-stroke lead ... More
October 22, 2009 Cabrera's delayed flight causes DQ CASTELLON, Spain (AP) Masters champion Angel Cabrera has been disqualified from the Castello Masters because his flight was delayed from Bermuda and ... More
October 22, 2009 Japanese teen Ishikawa to play in HSBC TOKYO (AP) Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa will participate in next month's HSBC Champions tournament in a field that includes Tiger Woods. The ... More
October 22, 2009 Tight Schwab Cup race coming to end SAN ANTONIO (AP) John Cook has been playing Oak Hills for parts of the last three decades, rarely with this much at stake. Cook is the two-time ... More
October 21, 2009 Glover rolls to PGA Grand Slam title SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover brought a new set of irons to the PGA Grand Slam of Golf to start getting ready for next ... More Return to Golf News
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