July 2008 Golf News Archive


July 31, 2008 Inkster cards 65 to lead Women's British SUNNINGDALE, England (AP) Juli Inkster had an eagle and five birdies Thursday in a record-tying 7-under 65 to take the early lead at the Women's ... More
July 31, 2008 At PGA event, Wie shrugs off criticism RENO, Nev. (AP) Michelle Wie has heard the criticism of her decision to play in the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open this week instead of attempting to ... More
July 31, 2008 Perry among favorites at Bridgestone AKRON, Ohio (AP) For more than two decades, no one ever paid much attention to Kenny Perry unless he happened to be holding the trophy at the end of ... More
July 31, 2008 Duval showing signs of winning form RENO, Nev. (AP) Coming off his best finish in more than two years, David Duval is showing some signs of regaining the form that won him the British ... More
July 31, 2008 Norman rolling into US Senior Open COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) Greg Norman plays more recreational tennis these days than serious golf thanks to his new bride, Chris Evert. Yet, ... More
July 31, 2008 Cink at his best week after majors AKRON, Ohio (AP) Based on his record, Stewart Cink won't win this week at the Bridgestone Invitational. But don't bet against him in two weeks at ... More
July 30, 2008 Mickelson does PGA prep at Oakland Hills BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) Phil Mickelson spent more than three hours Tuesday dissecting the front nine at revamped Oakland Hills, site of the ... More
July 30, 2008 Sorenstam set for final major of career SUNNINGDALE, England (AP) When it came time to say she was leaving golf, Annika Sorenstam confided in Tiger Woods. "I told him what my plans are, ... More
July 30, 2008 Wie skips major, and peers wonder why SUNNINGDALE, England (AP) Michelle Wie skipped a major to play on the PGA Tour this week. Annika Sorenstam, Helen Alfredsson and Paula Creamer ... More
July 30, 2008 Firestone can boost sinking players AKRON, Ohio (AP) The World Golf Championships usually include a couple of players that make people wonder how on earth they qualified for such an ... More Sponsored Links Discount Tee Times Golf Travel PGA Tour Tickets Golf Resorts Golf Training Aids Discount Golf Equipment
July 30, 2008 Mahan questions Ryder Cup largesse AKRON, Ohio (AP) David Duval criticized the Ryder Cup largesse in 1999 by saying the event was "overcooked," and he led a campaign for players to ... More
July 30, 2008 Norman declines PGA Championship invite JUPITER, Fla. (AP) Greg Norman turned down an invitation Monday to play in the PGA Championship, deciding to stick to a previous commitment instead ... More
July 28, 2008 Vaughan tops Cook in Sr. British playoff TROON, Scotland (AP) Sixteen years after John Cook missed a short putt that handed the title to Nick Faldo, he appeared on course at last for a ... More
July 28, 2008 'Small Unit' Reavie wins Canadian Open OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) Chez Reavie was asked what he planned to buy first after his $900,000 windfall in the Canadian Open. "I have no idea," the ... More
July 28, 2008 Alfredsson gets first LPGA win since '03 EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) Helen Alfredsson won her first LPGA Tour title in five years Sunday, defeating rookie Na Yeon Choi in a playoff at the ... More
July 28, 2008 Lundberg wins second Russian Open title NAKHABINO, Russia (AP) Mikael Lundberg won his second Russian Open title with birdies on two of the last three holes for a 68 Sunday and a ... More
July 28, 2008 Lunde gets first Nationwide Tour win COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Bill Lunde chipped in from 30 feet to birdie his final hole and earn a one-stroke victory in the Nationwide Tour's Children's ... More
July 28, 2008 Peck cruises to US Junior Amateur title SHOAL CREEK, Ala. (AP) Cameron Peck won the U.S. Junior Amateur title on Saturday, 10 and 8 over Evan Beck for the largest margin of victory in four ... More
July 28, 2008 Wie ignoring critics before PGA event RENO, Nev. (AP) Michelle Wie is set to play against the men on the PGA Tour again, and doesn't care that some people think it's a bad idea. Wie ... More Return to Golf News

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Ochoa leads suspended LPGA Championship

RICHMOND, Texas (AP) Sophie Gustafson moved within two shots of leader Lorena Ochoa at the LPGA Tour Championship on Friday ... More