Golf News / June 2011

Singh's major streak appears done at 67

Mon June 06, 2011, 06:36 PM

Fiji's former golf world number one Vijay Singh missed his tee time for a US Open qualifying tournament on Monday, probably putting an end to his run of playing in 67 consecutive major golf championships over the past 17 years.

Woods dumps IMG to stay with agent

Mon June 06, 2011, 03:43 PM

Tiger Woods is standing by his man, agent Mark Steinberg, rather than remaining with IMG, the agency which helped him become the world's first billion-dollar athlete in terms of endorsements.

Steve Stricker wins PGA Memorial title

Mon June 06, 2011, 01:44 AM

Steve Stricker fired a four-under par 68 to win the $6.2 million US PGA Memorial tournament, advancing to fourth in the world rankings to become the top-rated American for the first time.

Lincicome edges Shin for LPGA victory

Sun June 05, 2011, 11:45 PM

American Brittany Lincicome birdied the 18th hole on Sunday to complete a bogey-free weekend and take a one-stroke victory at the $1.5 million LPGA ShopRite Classic.

Sweden's Noren wins Wales Open golf tournament

Sun June 05, 2011, 04:29 PM

Sweden's Alex Noren won the European Tour Wales Open by two strokes at Celtic Manor here on Sunday.

Golfer Clarke suffers new Celtic collapse

Sun June 05, 2011, 02:08 PM

Darren Clarke suffered yet more torment on the 14th hole at Celtic Manor as he carded a second successive 80 in the fourth round of the Wales Open on Sunday.

Golfer Kim triumphs in Nanshan Masters

Sun June 05, 2011, 12:38 PM

Korean Kim Bi-o, one of the most exciting young golfers in the game, held his nerve to steal a sudden-death play-off victory at the $1 million Nanshan China Masters on Sunday.

Noren retains lead as McDowell slumps

Sat June 04, 2011, 06:43 PM

Defending champion Graeme McDowell suffered a third round collapse at the Wales Open at Celtic Manor here on Saturday, crashing to an 81 to equal the worst ever round of his entire European Tour career.

Shin seizes one-stroke LPGA lead

Sat June 04, 2011, 12:56 AM

World No. 3 Jiyai Shin of South Korea has fired a five-under par 66 to seize a one-stroke lead over Germany's Sandra Gal after the first round of the LPGA ShopRite Classic.

Monty meltdown at Celtic Manor as Noren takes control

Fri June 03, 2011, 07:40 PM

Colin Montgomerie's return to Celtic Manor, the course where he led Europe to Ryder Cup glory last year, ended with him carding his worst 36-hole score in a European event for more than 20 years.

Long leads at Nanshan China Masters

Fri June 03, 2011, 04:08 PM

Veteran Michael Long rekindled some of the magic of his past to take the second round lead in the $1 million Nanshan China Masters on Friday.

McIlroy grabs share of Memorial lead

Thu June 02, 2011, 11:06 PM

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy birdied three of his last four holes to fire a six-under par 66 and match American Chris Riley for the lead after the first round of the PGA Memorial tournament.

McDowell starts Wales Open golf defence in style

Thu June 02, 2011, 08:05 PM

Graeme McDowell returned to the scene of two great successes to start the defence of his Wales Open title with a four-under-par 67 at Celtic Manor here on Thursday.

Watson, Johnson to play in Australian Open golf

Thu June 02, 2011, 06:01 AM

Highly-rated Americans Bubba Watson and Dustin Johnson will join defending champion Geoff Ogilvy at the Aus$1.5 million ($1.6 million) Australian Open in November, according to organisers.

Donald defends top spot at Nicklaus event

Wed June 01, 2011, 09:53 PM

World No. 1 Luke Donald of England plays for the first time since taking over the top spot in the rankings Thursday in the Memorial, a $6.2 million US PGA event hosted by Jack Nicklaus.

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