Golf News / July 2009

Lucky-break Brewerton shares Evian Masters lead

Thu July 23, 2009, 06:18 PM

Becky Brewerton, who only got into the Evian Masters by winning last week's Spanish Open, shot a first round five under par 67 to share the lead after the first round Thursday.

Wie fired up for latest Evian challenge

Wed July 22, 2009, 03:51 PM

American teenager Michelle Wie, twice a runner-up, has returned to the Evian Masters, and has ever incentive to claim the title that would mark a huge breakthrough for the celebrated 19-year-old.

Cink denies veteran Watson to win British Open golf

Mon July 20, 2009, 09:27 AM

For Stewart Cink and his family it might be different but for everyone else, Turnberry 2009 will be remembered as the Open that Tom Watson and, to a lesser extent Lee Westwood, failed to win.

No regrets from Cink after Open win over Watson

Sun July 19, 2009, 08:50 PM

Stewart Cink was aware he had spoiled the party at the British Open here Sunday but that did nothing to take away from his sense of achievement.

US golfer Watson 18 holes away from sixth Open title

Sun July 19, 2009, 08:38 AM

US golfer Tom Watson retained a one-shot lead in the British Open after the third round as the 59-year-old honed in on becoming the oldest player to win a major.

Open hat-trick hopes sunk for Harrington

Sat July 18, 2009, 01:20 PM

Padraig Harrington's hopes of an historic hat-trick of British Open titles lay in tatters on Saturday as he slumped to nine over for the tournament through 16 holes in the third round.

US golfers Watson, Marino lead British Open

Sat July 18, 2009, 10:20 AM

American odd couple Tom Watson and Steve Marino were preparing to anchor the third round of the British Open on Saturday with, for once, no Tiger Woods to worry about.

Tiger departs Open to leave Watson centre stage

Sat July 18, 2009, 07:27 AM

This British Open was supposed to be all about whether Tiger Woods could claim his 15th major title.

Tiger departs Open to leave Watson centre stage

Fri July 17, 2009, 08:13 PM

This British Open was supposed to be all about whether Tiger Woods could claim his 15th major title.

Woods facing Open KO

Fri July 17, 2009, 06:38 PM

Tiger Woods looked almost certain to miss the cut in the British Open after a second round 74 here on Friday.

Goosen in the British Open mix

Fri July 17, 2009, 05:35 PM

Retief Goosen led the South African charge at the British Open on Friday after shooting a gutsy 70 in difficult conditions at Turnberry.

Marino lead British Open golf, Tiger starts catch-up

Fri July 17, 2009, 02:09 PM

Steve Marino made the most of a last minute call-up to the British Open by moving into the lead on Friday as Tiger Woods embarked on a catch-up mission at Turnberry.

Chalmers, Klauk share lead at US Bank Championship

Fri July 17, 2009, 12:38 AM

Greg Chalmers has shrugged off a rocky start to seize a share of the lead alongside Jeff Klauk after the first round of the four million-dollar US Bank Championship.

Jimenez leads British Open, Watson steals the show

Thu July 16, 2009, 08:39 PM

Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez sunk a monster putt on 18 to take a one shot lead in the British Open on a day when Tom Watson produced a masterclass in links golf seven weeks short of his 60th birthday.

Lyle labels Monty drama queen

Thu July 16, 2009, 07:54 PM

Sandy Lyle has labelled Colin Montgomerie a "drama queen" in the latest installment of the slanging match between Scotland's two best-known golfers.

Tiger returns to Turnberry as British Open begins

Thu July 16, 2009, 06:34 AM

Tiger Woods was among the early starters as the 138th British Open got underway, returning to Turnberry for the first time in 15 years.

Quigley turns down British Open bid to aid friend in need

Wed July 15, 2009, 05:07 PM

As golf's elite seek a British Open title this week at Turnberry, those who could not earn a place in Scotland will play for a 720,000-dollar top prize at the US Bank Championship.

Media scrum primed for Woods British Open pairing

Wed July 15, 2009, 04:00 PM

British Open organisers have defended their decision to pair Tiger Woods with Japanese prodigy Ryo Ishikawa for the first two rounds here despite fears they could be assailed by media cameras.

Lyle outburst hits Monty's Open golf preparations

Wed July 15, 2009, 10:39 AM

Colin Montgomerie has admitted his preparations for this year's Open Championship have been derailed by compatriot Sandy Lyle's accusations of cheating.

Tiger and Turnberry back in golfing business

Wed July 15, 2009, 12:25 AM

If history is any guide, there can only be one winner of the 138th Open Championship, which tees off here on Thursday.

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