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Sterne wins Alfred Dunhill Championship
Richard Sterne made par on the difficult 18th hole for a 3-under 69 Sunday that gave him a one-shot victory over Johan Edfors and Robert Rock at the Alfred Dunhill Championship.The South African had a birdie at No. 15 to take the lead and then held on to beat Edfors (66) and Rock (70), finishing the tournament at Leopard Creek at 17-under 271. [read full article]
Posted Mon, 15 Dec 2008 03:55:32 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Perry-Hoch top Holmes-Weekly to win Shootout
Kenny Perry and Scott Hoch held off J.B. Holmes and Boo Weekley to win the Merrill Lynch Shootout on Sunday.Perry eagled No. 17 for the second day in a row, making a 15-foot putt that matched Weekley's 18-footer to keep him and Hoch up four with one hole to play in the scramble format.The eagle came one hole after Perry made an 8-footer for birdie after Hoch missed, keeping the duo comfortably ahead."Obviously, that was big," Hoch said. [read full article]
Posted Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:42:55 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Clark beats Goggin in Australian Open playoff
South Africa's Tim Clark won the Australian Open on Sunday at Royal Sydney, scrambling for par from a greenside bunker to beat Australia's Mathew Goggin on the first hole of a playoff.Clark shot a 5-under 67 to match Goggin (69) at 9-under 270. New Zealand's David Smail, the leader at 12 under with four holes to play, finished with a 75 to tie for third with Australians Robert Allenby (71) and Stephen Dartnall (72) at 8 under.Smail double-bogeyed the par-4 15th and par-5 16th. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:52:49 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Sorenstam ends career with birdie at Dubai Ladies
Annika Sorenstam ended her stellar career with a birdie, a seventh-place finish at Dubai and a hug from her fiance. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:30:23 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Aiken shoots 61 to take lead at Alfred Dunhill
South African golfer Thomas Aiken eagled the last hole for a course-record 61 and a one-stroke lead on Saturday going into the final round of the Alfred Dunhill Championship.Aiken, trying to reclaim his European Tour card for next year with a maiden tour victory, also made nine birdies at Leopard Creek to surpass Trevor Immelman's record 63 there in the 2003 Tour Championship."It's a funny game this," Aiken said. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 14 Dec 2008 06:32:13 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Perry, Hoch lead in Florida by four shots
Kenny Perry had eight birdies and an eagle and he and partner Scott Hoch finished with a 12-under 60in the better-ball format at the second round of the Merrill Lynch Shootout on Saturday.They hold a four-shot lead over J.B. Holmes and Boo Weekley at the Tiburon Golf Club."I don't think I've ridden a horse that hard in a long time, and he just kept on galloping," said Hoch, who admitted his left wrist has been bothering him. [read full article]
Posted Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:39:46 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Smail leads Aussie Open as Daly departs
New Zealander David Smail took a one shot lead after Saturday's third round of the Australian Open, while John Daly predictably missed the cut after his latest ill-tempered appearance.Smail had six birdies and two bogeys for a three-round total of 11-under 265, putting him a stroke ahead of Australian Andre Stolz (66), who is on the comeback from a career-threatening injury. Ewan Porter (72) and second-round leader Stephen Dartnell (75), both of Australia, were two more shots back. [read full article]
Posted Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:10:24 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Sorenstam drops to sixth place in Dubai Ladies
Annika Sorenstam's third-round 75 means she'll need a huge final 18 if she's going to win in her farewell appearance. [read full article]
Posted Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:08:17 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Frazar leads28 players who earn PGA Tour cards
Harrison Frazar finished a memorable week that included a 59 by reaching his ultimate goal Monday, closing with a 5-under 67 at the PGA Tour qualifying tournament to lead 28 players who earned their cards for next season.Frazar, who has played 300 times on the PGA Tour without winning, seized control of Q-school with a 59 in the fourth round. He build such a big lead that even with a double bogey on the final hole of the Nicklaus Tournament course at PGA West, he still won by eight shots. [read full article]
Posted Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:13:09 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Dartnell leads Australian Open after two rounds
Australia's Stephen Dartnell had a two-stroke lead in the Australian Open on Saturday after the completion of the rain-suspended second round.Dartnell had an 11-under 133 total at Royal Sydney. He shot a 4-under 68 on Friday before heavy rain made the course unplayable.Australia's Mathew Goggin (70) and Chris Gaunt (65) were tied for second with Zealand's David Smail (68). Gaunt and Smail finished the round Saturday. [read full article]
Posted Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:20:58 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Sluman, Price lead at Merrill Lynch Shootout
Jeff Sluman made a 35-foot downhill birdie from off the green on No. 18 as he and Nick Price combined for an 8-under 64 that gave them a one-shot lead at the Merrill Lynch Shootout on Friday."When I hit the putt and it got through the fringe so well, it just went through perfect, I said 'Oh, boy, this is probably going a little harder than Nick wants," said Sluman, knowing Price would have to hit the next putt in the modified alternate shot format. [read full article]
Posted Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:27:24 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Former PGA of America president Elbin dies
Max Elbin, the longtime head pro at Burning Tree who was president of the PGA of America when tournament players broke away to form the PGA Tour, died Friday. He was 88.He died of heart failure, the PGA said.Elbin played and taught six U.S. presidents at Burning Tree, the private club outside Washington where presidents, congressmen and business executives play golf. [read full article]
Posted Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:03:34 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Annika leads after 2nd round of final pro event
Annika Sorenstam shot a 6-under 66 Friday to take a one-shot lead midway through her final event as a professional. [read full article]
Posted Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:54:53 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Dartnell leader in clubhouse at Australian Open
Stephen Dartnell shot a 4-under 68 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead in the Australian Open when the second round was suspended by heavy rain.The 24-year-old Dartnell, a second-year pro, was 11 under after two completed rounds before heavy rain flooded the greens and made the Royal Sydney Golf Club layout unplayable.Mathew Goggin shot a 70 and was insecond place at 9 under after completing his second round, a stroke clear of fellow Australian Ewan Porter. [read full article]
Posted Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:06:21 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Jonzon, Mattiace lead at Dunhill after opening 65s
Michael Jonzon of Sweden had three birdies and an eagle through seven holes Thursday en route to a 7-under 65 and a share of the lead at the Alfred Dunhill Championship.Jonzon added two birdies on the back nine at Leopard Creek for a bogey-free opening round. He shares the lead with Len Mattiace of the United States."The greens were very receptive, and even though I wasn't driving that well today, it didn't matter what side of the pin you left the ball," Jonzon said. [read full article]
Posted Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:52:43 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Pavin named 2010 U.S. Ryder Cup captain
Corey Pavin has been selected the next U.S. captain for the Ryder Cup, leading a team in 2010 that will try to successfully defend the cup for the first time since 1993.Pavin is a former U.S. Open champion with 15 victories on the PGA Tour. He played in three Ryder Cups and had an 8-5-0 record.The 49-year-old Pavin takes over for Paul Azinger, who helped the U.S. end a decade of European dominance at the Ryder Cup with a 16 1/2-11 1/2 victory in September at Valhalla. [read full article]
Posted Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:47:41 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Sorenstam opens final tournament with 70 in Dubai
Annika Sorenstam began her pro finale with a 2-under 70 Thursday, leaving her 4 shots back at the Dubai Ladies Masters. [read full article]
Posted Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:23:08 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Knee injury forces Scott out of Australian Open
Adam Scott withdrew from the Australian Open on Wednesday after failing to recover from a knee injury he picked up in a surf accident last week.Scott hurt his right kneecap while running out of the surf at Coolum beach, Queensland state, where he was forced to pull out of the Australian PGA championship."I didn't get enough time to recover," Scott said. "I have a tear in the ligament in my knee and that's flared up a fairbit. [read full article]
Posted Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:20:10 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Daly snatches camera, smashes it into a tree
John Daly smashed a spectator's camera into a tree while shooting a 6-over 78 in the first round of the Australian Open on Thursday, making it likely he will miss the cut for the third consecutive week Down Under.After pushing his tee shot wide on the ninth hole - his last - Daly walked into a clump of trees, where spectator Brad Clegg tried to take a picture at close range. [read full article]
Posted Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:05:37 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Report: Pavin to be 2010 U.S. Ryder Cup captain
Corey Pavin will be introduced as the next U.S. Ryder Cup captain on Thursday, two officials with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press.The officials said the PGA of America chose Pavin with hopes of bringing the U.S. consecutive Ryder Cup victories for the first time since 1993. The pair spoke on condition of anonymity because the selection hadn't been publicly announced.Pavin played on two winning Ryder Cup teams and was an assistant U.S. captain in Ireland two years ago. [read full article]
Posted Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:07:52 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Mickelson needs to improve driving accuracy
As he showed at the Skins Game, Phil Mickelson still needs to step up his long game, Mark McLaughlin says. [read full article]
Posted Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:57:52 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Faldo decries changes at Augusta National
Three-time champion Nick Faldo stopped playing the Masters when he took over as lead golf analyst for CBS Sports. After watching the last two from the booth, he doesn't have any doubt he made the right choice."It's a fear factor, that place," Faldo said. [read full article]
Posted Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:56:14 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Ballesteros out of hospital after 4th brain surgery
Spanish golf great Seve Ballesteros was released from the hospital Tuesday, more than two months after undergoing brain surgery to remove a malignant tumor.The 51-year-old Spaniard left the hospital Tuesday morning but will continue to be treated as an outpatient, Madrid's La Paz hospital said in a statement.Ballesteros, one of Spain's best known sports personalities, was admitted on Oct. 6 after fainting at Madrid's international airport. [read full article]
Posted Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:56:38 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Hard to believe what Sorenstam became
Annika Sorenstam entered the golf world anonymously. This week, she leaves it a legend, Alistair Tait says. [read full article]
Posted Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:03:41 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Choi named honorary member of Asian Tour
U.S. PGA Tour regular K.J. Choi has joined Vijay Singh as an honorary member of the Asian Tour.Asian Tour executive chairman Kyi Hla Han said Choi was an inspiration to many players as he had honed his game in Asia."As a product of the Asian Tour, he has shown that Asian players can succeed on the world's biggest stage and he has also contributed so much to the various communities through his social work," Han said. [read full article]
Posted Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:03:03 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Ballesteros released after brain surgery
Spanish golf great Seve Ballesteros was released from the hospital Tuesday, more than two months after undergoing brain surgery to remove a malignant tumor.The 51-year-old Spaniard left the hospital Tuesday morning but will continue to be treated as an outpatient, Madrid's La Paz hospital said in a statement.Ballesteros, one of Spain's best known sports personalities, was admitted on Oct. 6 after fainting at Madrid's international airport. [read full article]
Posted Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:52:42 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Frazar leads 28 players who earn PGA Tour cards
Harrison Frazar finished a memorable week that included a 59 by reaching his ultimate goal Monday, closing with a 5-under 67 at the PGA Tour qualifying tournament to lead 28 players who earned their cards for next season.Frazar, who has played 300 times on the PGA Tour without winning, seized control of Q-school with a 59 in the fourth round. He build such a big lead that even with a double bogey on the final hole of the Nicklaus Tournament course at PGA West, he still won by eight shots. [read full article]
Posted Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:21:46 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Frazar follows 59 with 69 at Q-school
Harrison Frazar followed his 13-under 59 with a 69 on Sunday to increase his lead to five strokes in the PGA Tour qualifying tournament, the six-round test that ends Monday with the top 25 and ties earning tour cards.Winless in 300 PGA Tour starts, Frazar had a 27-under 333 total. He played PGA West's TPC Stadium course on Sunday after shooting the 59 - the second ever in Q-school - Saturday on the Nicklaus Tournament course. [read full article]
Posted Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:29:14 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
J.M. Singh wins days after wife delivers stillborn
Five days after his wife delivered their first child stillborn, India's Jeev Milkha Singh won the Japanese tour's season-ending Nippon Series Cup on Sunday."I will dedicate this win to my wife," Singh said. "She is healthy now. Better things are on the way."Kudrat Singh, recovering in a Toyko hospital, urged her husband to play the event.Singh won by two strokes, closing with a 4-under 66 at Tokyo Yomiuri for a 12-under 268 total. He also won the 2006 tournament. [read full article]
Posted Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:12:47 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Nelson wins Father-Son tournament again
Larry Nelson made a 20-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole and went on to a 10-under 62 with his son, Drew, to become the first player to win the Del Webb Father-Son Championship two straight years with different sons.Nelson, a three-time major champion in the World Golf Hall of Fame, won the Father-Son last year with son Josh. He and Drew also won the tournament four years ago.Typical of the scramble format, this one came down to the wire. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:48:13 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Ogilvy notches home win after nine years
Geoff Ogilvy can cross another accomplishment off his list - winning a golf tournament in his home country.The 2006 U.S. Open champion won the Australian PGA by two strokes Sunday, closing with a 3-under-par 69 at the Hyatt Regency resort course. Third-round leader Mathew Goggin faded with three bogeys in seven holes and finished second after a 72."It has been a long time coming in Australia," said Ogilvy, who turned professional in 1999. "Now Adam can answer them. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:45:40 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Stenson wins Nedbank Challenge by 9 shots
Sweden's Henrik Stenson shot a 4-under 68 Sunday as he cruised to a nine-shot win ahead of Kenny Perry at the Nedbank Golf Challenge.Stenson finished with a 21-under 267 total for the second-largest winning margin in the history of the tournament, behind Nick Price's 12-shot triumph in 1993."An eight-shot lead going into the final round made me feel pretty comfortable, and I just went out there and took care of business," Stenson said after receiving the $1. [read full article]
Posted Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:18:45 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
Wie finally proves she belongs on LPGA
After playing on exemptions for seven years, Michelle Wie has finally earned a place on the LPGA Tour. [read full article]
Posted Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:32:27 GMT - via FOXSports.com News for Golf
