Golf News / November 2008

England's Wilson blows past big golf guns in blustery Shanghai

Sun November 09, 2008, 07:54 AM

Rising Englishman Oliver Wilson upstaged golf's big guns with a 69 in blustery conditions to take a one-shot lead at 12 under after three rounds of the HSBC Champions here on Sunday. Australian 2006 US Open winner Geoff Ogilvy…

Surging Garcia catches Stenson at wet Shanghai golf

Sat November 08, 2008, 04:09 PM

Spanish sensation Sergio Garcia fired a four-under 68 to catch Sweden's Henrik Stenson at the top of the HSBC Champions leaderboard after a rain-delayed second round here on Saturday. World number three Garcia and Stenson, who…

Garcia catches Stenson at wet Shanghai golf

Sat November 08, 2008, 10:40 AM

Spanish sensation Sergio Garcia fired a four-under 68 to catch Sweden's Henrik Stenson at the top of the HSBC Champions leaderboard after a rain-delayed second round here on Saturday. World number three Garcia and Stenson, who…

Golfer Verplank sizzles on back nine to seize PGA lead

Sat November 08, 2008, 03:46 AM

Scott Verplank fired a second-straight 64 to seize a three-shot lead at the halfway stage of the 4.6 million-dollar Children's Miracle Network Classic. Starting the day one shot off the lead, Verplank went ahead when he sank a…

Rain washes out day two of HSBC Champions

Fri November 07, 2008, 07:20 AM

Heavy rain washed out day two of the five-million-dollar HSBC Champions here on Friday, forcing organisers to consider the possibility of extending the tournament into a fifth day. Sweden's Henrik Stenson is the leader after the…

Rain washes out day two of HSBC Champions golf

Fri November 07, 2008, 07:15 AM

Heavy rain washed out day two of the five-million-dollar HSBC Champions here on Friday, forcing organisers to consider the possibility of extending the tournament into a fifth day. Sweden's Henrik Stenson is the leader after the…

Golf prodigy Kim hoping to inspire young Asians

Thu November 06, 2008, 05:55 PM

American prodigy Anthony Kim said Thursday he felt honoured to be playing in Asia and hoped his golfing success combined with his South Korean heritage would inspire the region's youth. "I'm very proud to be an Asian American,"…

Stenson sizzles for early lead at Shanghai golf

Thu November 06, 2008, 01:57 PM

Sweden's Henrik Stenson rode a hot putter to shoot a seven-under 65 on the first day of the HSBC Champions here on Thursday for a one-shot lead over a world-class quartet headlined by Phil Mickelson. Aside from world number two…

Seven of world's top 10 women to play Lexus Cup

Thu November 06, 2008, 08:32 AM

Seven of the world's top 10 women golfers will make the trip to Singapore for the Lexus Cup this month, organisers said Thursday, but top-ranked Lorena Ochoa is not among them. World number three Annika Sorenstam captains the…

Japan's Ozaki fleshes out golf Royal Trophy Asia team

Thu November 06, 2008, 08:05 AM

Japanese golfer Joe Ozaki has fleshed out his team for Thailand's Royal Trophy, organisers said Thursday, adding countryman Hideto Tanihara, China's Liang Wen-chong and South Korea's Charlie Wi. They will join Thai golfing star…

Woods wordless on Obama as injured knee progresses

Wed November 05, 2008, 08:48 PM

Tiger Woods, the first black golfer to win a major title, issued his monthly e-mail update Wednesday but had nothing to say about Barack Obama being elected America's first black president. Hours after Obama defeated John McCain…

Garcia gunning to unseat Mickelson in Shanghai golf event

Wed November 05, 2008, 09:03 AM

Spain's Sergio Garcia issued a bold challenge to Phil Mickelson on Wednesday, declaring he wanted to replace him as the world's second best golfer by taking his HSBC Champions title this week. Garcia, who has climbed to number…

Harrington ready to fire again after golf post-Majors lull

Wed November 05, 2008, 06:26 AM

Irishman Padraig Harrington says he is poised to hit top form again after a tough few months in which he struggled to come down from the highs of his spectacular back-to-back Major victories. In an ominous sign for his rivals at…

Augusta National trims 10 yards from Masters layout

Tue November 04, 2008, 08:57 PM

Small changes to a handful of holes at Augusta National Golf Club will leave the course 10 yards smaller for next year's Masters tournament, club chairman Billy Payne said Tuesday. The length reduction will come at the par-4…

Mickelson excited ahead of tough battle in Shanghai

Tue November 04, 2008, 11:38 AM

Phil Mickelson is excited to be back in Shanghai to defend his HSBC Champions title and further his global ambitions, but he knows he is facing one of the best fields ever gathered in Asia. Although the injured Tiger Woods will…

More events and more money for Asian golf tour in 2009

Tue November 04, 2008, 10:29 AM

The Asian Tour will feature a record number of events in 2009 with more prize money offered than ever before as golf in the region continues to grow in stature. Executive Chairman Kyi Hla Han said Tuesday that three tournaments…

More events and more money for Asian golf tour

Tue November 04, 2008, 09:51 AM

The Asian Tour will feature a record number of events in 2009 with more prize money offered than ever before as the game continues to grow in stature. Executive Chairman Kyi Hla Han said Tuesday that three tournaments will make…

Sweden's Karlsson tops 2008 European Order of Merit

Sun November 02, 2008, 06:19 PM

Swedish Ryder Cup star Robert Karlsson topped the European Order of Merit for 2008 following the rain-hit Volvo Masters won by Soren Kjeldsen here on Sunday while Lee Westwood narrowly failed to top this year's…

'Big Easy' wants a Masters golf title

Sun November 02, 2008, 03:52 PM

South African golfing star Ernie Els said on Sunday that he wanted to win a major next season and top of his list would be the Masters. The 39-year-old had a disappointing season this year - afflicted by a putting problem - but…

Golden Goosen triumphs in Iskandar Johor golf open

Sun November 02, 2008, 12:37 PM

South African star Retief Goosen ended a frustrating 21-month title drought with a magnificent two-stroke victory at the Iskandar Johor Open on Sunday. The two-time Major champion fired a superb final round of six-under-par 66,…

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