Golf News / September 2008

Azinger planning early blitz at Ryder Cup

Tue September 16, 2008, 07:52 PM

US Ryder Cup skipper Paul Azinger is planning a fiery start to Friday's opening foursomes against Europe by possibly pairing home state duo Kenny Perry and JB Holmes in the lead-off tie. Azinger is keenly aware of the need for…

Woods won't attend Ryder Cup matches

Tue September 16, 2008, 07:21 PM

Tiger Woods, still recuperating from knee surgery, will follow the 37th Ryder Cup matches on television but won't attend the intercontinental contest at Valhalla in Louisville, Kentucky. "I plan to watch the Ryder Cup this week,…

Faldo gets down to business at Ryder Cup golf competition

Tue September 16, 2008, 05:17 PM

Nick Faldo rallied his players on the first tee at Valhalla Golf Club early Tuesday as his work as Europe Ryder Cup skipper finally begun for real. The cup holders had arrived at the Kentucky course the previous evening, seven…

Home fans can win Ryder Cup for us, Azinger says

Tue September 16, 2008, 01:22 AM

Paul Azinger believes that crowd support in patriotic Kentucky could inspire his US team to win back the Ryder Cup from Europe after an absence of six years. The Americans have lost the last three straight in the biennial…

Rookies hold key to Ryder Cup, Monty says

Mon September 15, 2008, 05:55 PM

The 37th Ryder Cup clash between the United States and Europe at Valhalla Golf Club here this week could come down to a battle of the rookies, Colin Montgomerie believes. The big Scot has been a stalwart in the European team…

Casey and KJ join star cast at Shanghai

Mon September 15, 2008, 04:58 AM

European Ryder Cup star Paul Casey and Asia's top player KJ Choi announced their intention to play in this year's HSBC Champions tournament Monday, joining most of the world's other top players. Englishman Casey will tee off…

Stanford holds on for LPGA victory over China's Feng

Mon September 15, 2008, 12:40 AM

Angela Stanford squandered a comfortable cushion but sank a short par putt at the closing hole to hold off China's Feng Shanshan and win the inaugural Bell Micro LPGA Classic. Stanford, who held a four-shot lead heading into the…

Ryder Cup man Karlsson wins Mercedes-Benz title

Sun September 14, 2008, 06:38 PM

Sweden's Robert Karlsson warmed up for next week's Ryder Cup with a two-shot victory in the Mercedes-Benz Championship here on Sunday to earn his eighth career European Tour title. The giant Swede finished with a four-round…

Stanford seizes LPGA lead over Hull

Sat September 13, 2008, 11:37 PM

Angela Stanford fired a five-under 67 on Saturday to seize a four-shot lead in the 1.4 million-dollar Bell Micro LPGA Classic. Stanford had seven birdies as she took a 12-under total of 204 through three rounds. A late birdie…

Karlsson overcomes penalty to extend Cologne lead

Sat September 13, 2008, 08:06 PM

Sweden's Ryder Cup player Robert Karlsson overcame a one-shot penalty to open up a three-shot lead after the third round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship here on Saturday. Karlsson carded a four under par 68 to go 12 under for…

Kerr climbs to golf Classic lead

Sat September 13, 2008, 04:43 AM

The LPGA's two-week break hasn't slowed Cristie Kerr, who fired a six-under 66 to seize a two-shot lead in the inaugural 1.4 million-dollar Bell Micro Classic. Kerr, who won the Safeway Classic before the break, nabbed seven…

Karlsson maintains Ryder Cup momentum

Fri September 12, 2008, 06:51 PM

Sweden's Robert Karlsson maintained his impressive run of form ahead of the Ryder Cup by firing a second round 69 to give him a one shot lead at the Mercedes-Benz Championship on Friday. Karlsson's three under par took him to…

Rawson, Feng share LPGA lead

Fri September 12, 2008, 01:58 AM

Australia's Anna Rawson and China's Feng Shanshan shared the lead Thursday after the first round of the 1.4 million-dollar Bell Micro LPGA Classic. Rawson, who attended the University of Southern California, is playing in just…

Karlsson gives Faldo Ryder Cup boost

Thu September 11, 2008, 06:38 PM

Sweden's Robert Karlsson gave Europe a Ryder Cup boost ahead of next week's clash with the USA with a first round 67 at the Mercedes-Benz Championship here on Thursday. Karlsson, who made his Ryder Cup debut in the crushing…

Woosnam backs Europe to handle Valhalla pressure

Thu September 11, 2008, 06:10 PM

Ian Woosnam believes his successor as Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo has the team to handle the pressure at Valhalla in Kentucky next week against an American team desperate for revenge. The USA hasn't won the Ryder Cup since 1999…

USPGA Tour star Chopra back for Indian golf Open

Thu September 11, 2008, 08:31 AM

USPGA Tour star Daniel Chopra will headline the Hero Honda Indian Open next month, marking a triumphant return for one of golf's rising stars. The event at Delhi Golf Club from October 9-12 will also feature defending champion…

Golf star Adam Scott sets up foundation to help Asian youth

Thu September 11, 2008, 05:52 AM

Australian golfer Adam Scott has launched a Singapore-based Asia Foundation to offer underprivileged youth in the region opportunities to fulfill their potential. The Adam Scott Foundation Asia will be an extension of his…

Golfer Wie headed to LPGA Q-school

Wed September 10, 2008, 10:59 PM

Michelle Wie will tackle a different type of school next week as she bids to earn playing privileges on the LPGA Tour in the first round of qualifying school. The LPGA Wednesday confirmed reports that Wie would open her bid to…

Pettersen, Pressel set for China's first golf LPGA

Wed September 10, 2008, 09:55 AM

World number four Suzann Pettersen and rising US star Morgan Pressel have both joined the field for next month's US LPGA debut in China, organisers said on Wednesday. World number two Annika Sorenstam and third-ranked Tseng Yani…

Westwood declares himself fit for Ryder Cup

Tue September 09, 2008, 07:59 PM

England's Lee Westwood has insisted he will be fit for the Ryder Cup when the biennial team golf match between Europe and the United States gets underway at the Valhalla course in Louisville next week. The 35-year-old - winner…

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