Golf News / August 2007

Leader Ochoa maintains Open edge despite late lapse

Fri August 03, 2007, 07:30 PM

Mexico's world number one Lorena Ochoa retained the Women's British Open lead after a second round 73 on Friday, but she was just one ahead of local favourite Catriona Matthew and US Solheim Cup player Wendy Ward. Ochoa, two…

Open champ Harrington endures disappointing day at Bridgestone

Fri August 03, 2007, 03:19 AM

British Open champion Padraig Harrington's day at the WGC Bridgestone Invitational on Thursday started with a big disappointment and didn't get much better. The Irishman seized his first major title at Carnoustie less than two…

Woods stalks leading trio of Mahan, Sabbatini, Casey

Thu August 02, 2007, 11:52 PM

Red-hot Hunter Mahan seized a share of the first-round lead alongside Rory Sabbatini and Paul Casey at the WGC Bridgestone Invitational on Thursday, but Tiger Woods had the trio in his sights. Mahan continued his sizzling form…

Early riser Ochoa captures British Open lead

Thu August 02, 2007, 08:24 PM

World number one Lorena Ochoa benefited from an early tee-time and took a first step towards her first major title with a six under par 67 in the opening round of the Women's British Open at the Old Course here on Thursday. The…

Nilsson enjoys early Moscow advantage

Thu August 02, 2007, 08:16 PM

Sweden's Christian Nilsson carded seven birdies on his way to a first round 65 and a one-shot lead at the Russian Open at the Le Meridien Country Club here on Thursday. France's Jean-Baptiste Gonnet is in second place with…

Mexican golfer Ochoa looks to convince doubters she is a major player

Wed August 01, 2007, 07:14 PM

Mexico's Lorena Ochoa has replaced Annika Sorenstam as the world No.1 this year, but her season won't be fully complete unless she can fit a major title into her list of achievements. Her final opportunity comes in the Women's…

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