Golf News / July 2011

Donald seeks Scottish win before British Golf Open

Thu July 07, 2011, 09:41 AM

World No.1 Luke Donald believes competing on a links course at this week's Scottish Open will boost his hopes of capturing a first Major Championship at next week's British Open.

Two-time champ Stricker goes for rare golfing feat

Thu July 07, 2011, 03:29 AM

Two-time defending champ Steve Stricker will take centre stage at the John Deere Classic this week as the world No. 5 seeks to dominated the event for the third consecutive year.

Celebratory splash rules Levet out of British Open

Wed July 06, 2011, 05:52 PM

France's Thomas Levet withdrew from the British Open on Wednesday after fracturing his right fibula when he jumped into a pond to celebrate his French Open win last weekend.

Rejuvenated golfer Stolz seeking second OneAsia win

Wed July 06, 2011, 05:25 PM

Australia's Andre Stolz is seeking a second OneAsia title of the season at this week's Charity High1 Resort Open, as he continues to banish the memory of a career-threatening injury.

Tiger Woods withdraws from British Open

Tue July 05, 2011, 05:17 PM

Injured 14-time major champion Tiger Woods announced on Tuesday that he was pulling out of next week's British Open, casting further doubt on whether he will ever recover his form of old.

Golfer Laird to join European Tour in bid to make Ryder Cup

Tue July 05, 2011, 04:57 PM

Scottish number one Martin Laird confirmed he will join the European Tour at the start of next year with a goal to qualifying for the 2012 Ryder Cup.

New Caledonia joins Australasian PGA tour

Mon July 04, 2011, 05:53 AM

The South Pacific Golf Open in New Caledonia has been added to the PGA Tour of Australasia tournament schedule later this year, tour officials said on Monday.

American Watney wins ATT National

Sun July 03, 2011, 11:14 PM

American Nick Watney captured his second title this year making some key birdies and par saves early, then holding on to post a two-shot win at the AT&T National on Sunday.

Emotional win for golfer Levet in French Open

Sun July 03, 2011, 04:50 PM

Thomas Levet of France fired a final round of 70 to pull off an upset home win in the French Open at Le Golf National here on Sunday.

Co-leader Watney fires course record at ATT National

Sat July 02, 2011, 11:54 PM

American Nick Watney fired a course record eight-under 62 on Saturday for a share of the third round lead at the PGA Tour's AT&T National tournament.

Morrison and Foster lead at French Open

Sat July 02, 2011, 05:34 PM

England's James Morrison and Mark Foster led the French Open after Saturday's third round, while world number four Martin Kaymer moved to within striking distance after a four-under 67.

Udorn crushes field at Singha E-San Golf Open

Sat July 02, 2011, 10:59 AM

Thailand's Udorn Duangdecha survived a mid-round stumble to complete a four-stroke victory at the Singha E-San Open Saturday on home soil for his second win on the ASEAN PGA Tour.

Tiger Woods in first new commercial since scandal

Sat July 02, 2011, 03:59 AM

US golf star Tiger Woods has appeared in his first new TV commercial since his epic fall from grace in 2009 over a sex scandal.

Hot finish gives Udorn three-shot golf lead

Fri July 01, 2011, 10:26 AM

Halfway leader Udorn Duangdecha overcame early jitters with a birdie blitz on the back nine to maintain his stranglehold at the end of the Singha E-San Open third round on Friday.