Golf News / February 2009

Former champ Ogilvy into WGC Match Play semis

Sat February 28, 2009, 10:28 PM

Former champion Geoff Ogilvy of Australia ended European phenomenon Rory McIlroy's run at the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship on Saturday in the quarter-finals. Ogilvy birdied the last three holes as he beat the 19-year-old…

Rising star McIlroy impresses in US debut

Sat February 28, 2009, 09:05 PM

Rory McIlroy's WGC Accenture Match Play Championship campaign ended in the quarter-finals Saturday, but the teenager had time to make quite an impression on his rivals. "He is by far the best young player I've ever played with,"…

Creamer ahead in close LPGA Thailand

Sat February 28, 2009, 05:37 PM

US golfer Paula Creamer wrestled the lead from her compatriot Brittany Lang at the Honda LPGA Thailand on Saturday, scoring an impressive five-under-par 67 on the third day of play. The round included six birdies and took her…

Thongchai on top at Indonesia golf open

Sat February 28, 2009, 12:30 PM

Thai star Thongchai Jaidee birdied the 18th hole for a narrow one stroke lead in the third round at the Enjoy Jakarta Indonesia Open on Saturday. The former Asian Tour number one nailed six birdies against a lone dropped shot for…

McIlroy ends Tiger-tamer Clark's Match Play dream

Fri February 27, 2009, 10:44 PM

Irish golf sensation Rory McIlroy ended Tiger-tamer Tim Clark's run at the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship Friday with a 4 and 3 third-round victory. McIlroy, the 19-year-old who captured his first European Tour title with…

Calm Clark tames Tiger at WGC golf

Fri February 27, 2009, 05:14 AM

Tim Clark was the unlikely Tiger-tamer handing superstar Tiger Woods his worst-ever defeat in the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship. Clark shrugged off the glare of publicity that accompanied Woods's return to action after an…

Woods duels Clark as Mickelson beats Johnson

Thu February 26, 2009, 09:39 PM

Tiger Woods had all he could handle from South African Tim Clark Thursday early in the second round of the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship. The superstar, playing his first tournament since reconstructive surgery on his…

Woods wins first match back after eight-month layoff

Wed February 25, 2009, 11:23 PM

=(Picture)=Tiger Woods made a triumphant return from injury Wednesday, defeating Australian Brendan Jones 3 and 2 in the first round of the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship. Woods was playing his first tournament since his…

Tiger poised to pounce as Match Play swings into action

Wed February 25, 2009, 07:11 PM

Tiger Woods and his surgically rebuilt left knee were in the spotlight on Wednesday as the world's top golfer returned to competition at the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship. Woods, whose eight-month absence was the longest…

Woods eager to feel that competitive thrill

Tue February 24, 2009, 07:44 PM

Tiger Woods, whose return to competition at the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship on Wednesday has set the golf world buzzing, can't wait to feel that buzz himself. The 14-time major champion, sidelined for eight months after…

Harrington expects tough match from Perez

Tue February 24, 2009, 05:58 PM

Three-time major champion Padraig Harrington believes his form is coming round, but this week's WGC Accenture Match Play Championship won't necessarily be the best gauge of his game. "Match play is a difficult event," said…

PGA's Chopra set for Asian swing

Tue February 24, 2009, 05:01 AM

US PGA Tour star Daniel Chopra will play the Indonesia Open and the Thailand Open in a mini-Asian swing starting this week, according to organisers. The Swede, who has an Indian father and played in Asia for much of the early…

'New Tiger' Lee tears up golf rankings

Mon February 23, 2009, 04:02 PM

New Zealand teenager Danny Lee, who has set his sights on becoming the "next Tiger Woods," rocketed more than 400 places in the world golf rankings on Monday after his sensational Johnnie Walker Classic win. While Lee, 18, did…

'New Tiger' Lee tears up golf rankings

Mon February 23, 2009, 11:04 AM

New Zealand teenager Danny Lee, who has set his sights on becoming the "next Tiger Woods," rocketed more than 400 places in the world golf rankings on Monday after his sensational Johnnie Walker Classic win. While Lee, 18, did…

Tiger set to face Aussie as field set for his match-play return

Mon February 23, 2009, 01:48 AM

Tiger Woods will make his return from an eight-month layoff against Australian Brendan Jones under the final official draw released Sunday for the World Golf Championships Accenture Match Play. World number one Woods will start…

Mickelson survives late charge by Stricker to defend title

Mon February 23, 2009, 01:29 AM

Phil Mickelson rallied on the final two holes, holding off a late charge from Steve Stricker, to capture his second consecutive PGA Northern Trust Open title. Mickelson, who started the day with a four-shot lead, fired a one-over…

Mickelson survives late charge by Stricker to defend title

Mon February 23, 2009, 12:19 AM

Phil Mickelson rallied on the final two holes, holding off a late charge from Steve Stricker, to capture his second consecutive PGA Northern Trust Open title on Sunday. Mickelson, who started the day with a four-shot lead, fired…

Lee stuns Johnnie Walker golf field

Sun February 22, 2009, 09:34 AM

New Zealand amateur Danny Lee, 18, birdied the last two holes to stun a glittering Johnnie Walker Classic field and become the European Tour's youngest ever winner on Sunday. The Korean-born teenager snatched a dramatic…

Amateur Lee wins Johnnie Walker golf classic

Sun February 22, 2009, 07:11 AM

Teenage New Zealand amateur Danny Lee won the Johnnie Walker Classic in dramatic fashion, making him one to watch in the coming months when he is expected to turn pro. The Korean-born 18-year-old from Rotorua birdied the last two…

Mickelson shakes off hungry pack to regain PGA Riviera lead

Sun February 22, 2009, 02:45 AM

Phil Mickelson wasted no time regaining the lead at the PGA Northern Trust Open, making eagle on the opening hole for the second-straight day before putting the pedal down on the back nine. Chased by a pack of former winners,…

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