Golf News / August 2009

Garcia says putting is no longer a major headache

Wed August 12, 2009, 06:39 PM

Sergio Garcia made a name for himself 10 years ago at the PGA Championship as a swashbuckling teenager battling Tiger Woods down the stretch before finishing second by a stroke.

Westwood has the mindset to start winning again

Wed August 12, 2009, 04:57 PM

You can see him on the driving range and putting greens, ironing out the wrinkles in his game. But one place you won't find Lee Westwood is lying on a sofa listening to a sports psychologist.

Profanity proves to be one foe Tiger can't conquer

Wed August 12, 2009, 04:47 PM

Tiger Woods has vanquished almost every foe golf offers, even saying he would defeat his 2000 self in a showdown. But there is a fight he always loses - the one to stop yelling profanities.

Impressive Aussie lineup takes aim at PGA Championship title

Wed August 12, 2009, 04:32 PM

A baker's dozen of Australian hopefuls tee off Thursday at the 91st PGA Championship with hopes 13 might prove a lucky number at an event which has seen four winners from Down Under.

Tiger Woods toughens pace-of-play criticism

Tue August 11, 2009, 10:16 PM

Tiger Woods toughened his criticism Tuesday of an official's decision to enforce slow play rules on himself and Padraig Harrington in Sunday's last round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

Woods, Harrington throw weight behind golf's Olympic bid

Tue August 11, 2009, 09:53 PM

Major championship winners Tiger Woods and Padraig Harrington have thrown their support behind a movement to include golf in the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Sleepless Harrington takes it on the chin for blunder

Tue August 11, 2009, 07:42 PM

Padraig Harrington tried to sleep. He closed his eyes Sunday night but couldn't stop his mind from racing through the events of the day.

Asian Tour has bright future: top official

Tue August 11, 2009, 09:03 AM

Asia's golfing future looks bright with the emergence of an exciting new crop of young talents, Asian Tour executive chairman Kyi Hla Han said Tuesday.

Casey to decide Tuesday about competing in year's last major

Mon August 10, 2009, 11:02 PM

World number three Paul Casey of England will decide on Tuesday whether or not his strained rib muscle will allow him to play in the 91st PGA Championship.

Tiger on the prowl at Hazeltine for 15th major title

Mon August 10, 2009, 08:47 PM

Tiger Woods arrived at Hazeltine on Monday to began final preparations for the 91st PGA Championship, coming off an impressive 70th career triumph and hungry for a 15th major title.

Clock kerfuffle puts damper on Tigers' PGA win

Mon August 10, 2009, 12:44 AM

Tiger Woods collected his 16th victory in 30 World Golf Championships appearances when he won the 8.5 million dollar WGC-Bridgestone Invitational by four strokes.

Rollins leads at Reno Open golf

Sun August 09, 2009, 05:47 AM

American John Rollins extended his lead to four shots by shooting a five-under 67 in the third round of the PGA Reno-Tahoe Open on Saturday.

Kulacz the golf master in Malaysia

Sat August 08, 2009, 04:16 PM

Australian Rick Kulacz claimed his second Asian Tour title at the Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters Saturday after a sensational course record equalling eight-under-par 63 in the final round.

Cautious Harrington keeps lead at World Golf event

Sat August 08, 2009, 01:09 PM

Ireland's Padraig Harrington played conservatively to retain the lead after Friday's second round of the 8.5 million-dollar World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational.

Rollins fires 62 to lead Reno-Tahoe Open golf

Sat August 08, 2009, 04:59 AM

American John Rollins shot a 10-under 62, equalling the course record and seizing a two-stroke lead after two rounds of the Reno-Tahoe Open.

Cautious Harrington keeps lead at World Golf event

Fri August 07, 2009, 11:24 PM

Ireland's Padraig Harrington played conservatively to retain the lead after Friday's second round of the 8.5 million-dollar World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational.

Australia's Pampling grabs early lead at Reno golf

Fri August 07, 2009, 03:41 AM

Aussie Rod Pampling fired a five-under 67 to seize a one-shot lead after the opening round of the three million dollar PGA Reno-Tahoe Open.

Harrington finds top form to seize PGA lead

Fri August 07, 2009, 12:34 AM

Ireland's Padraig Harrington carded his lowest score of the year, a bogey-free six-under par 64, to grab a two-stroke lead after the opening round of the Bridgestone Invitational.

Mickelson's wife and mom OK in cancer battles

Thu August 06, 2009, 01:00 AM

Phil Mickelson says his wife Amy and mother Mary are making good progress in their respective battles with breast cancer.

World No. 1 Woods captures third Buick Open title

Mon August 03, 2009, 12:45 AM

World number one Tiger Woods fired a three-under 69 to capture the Buick Open by three strokes, claiming his 69th PGA Tour title.

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