Golf News / USPGA

Weir, Mickelson headline field at stately Riviera course

Thu February 14, 2008, 08:14 AM

Mike Weir will be looking for a return to form and Phil Mickelson hopes to erase a runner-up label when the 6.2 million dollar PGA Northern Trust Open begins Thursday. As a two-time winner, Weir's game seems brilliantly suited…

Weir, Mickelson headline field at stately Riviera course

Thu February 14, 2008, 07:52 AM

Mike Weir will be looking for a return to form and Phil Mickelson hopes to erase a runner-up label when the 6.2 million dollar PGA Northern Trust Open begins Thursday. As a two-time winner, Weir's game seems brilliantly suited…

Fiji's Singh grabs share of lead at Pebble Beach golf event

Sun February 10, 2008, 11:13 AM

Three-time major winner Vijay Singh posted an eagle on the back nine en route to a five-under 67 and a share of the third-round lead at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Saturday. Singh also had four birdies and a bogey to go…

Herron grabs one-stroke lead at Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf

Sat February 09, 2008, 05:04 AM

US veteran Tim Herron fired a three-under par 69 here Friday to seize a one-stroke lead over four rivals after the second round of the six million-dollar PGA Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Herron stood on seven-under 137 after 36 holes,…

Jones seizes first-round lead at Pebble Beach golf Pro-Am

Fri February 08, 2008, 04:32 AM

Kent Jones had six birdies en route to a six-under 66 in the first round of the six million dollar PGA Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Thursday. Jones' bogey-free round gives him a one-shot lead over fellow Americans John Mallinger,…

Mickelson to defend Pebble Beach golf crown

Thu February 07, 2008, 03:50 AM

American Phil Mickelson, who is fresh off a runner-up finish at the FBR Open on Sunday, will try to defend his crown at the PGA Pebble Beach National Pro-Am which begins Thursday. The defending champion and world No. 2,…

Holmes, LaBelle share lead at darkness-halted PGA event

Sat February 02, 2008, 05:45 AM

Doug LaBelle fired five birdies and an eagle Friday for a seven-under par 64 to match fellow American J.B. Holmes for the lead Friday in the darkness-halted second round of the US PGA FBR Open. LaBelle, a second-year player,…

US team captain changes format of golf Ryder Cup

Thu January 31, 2008, 04:31 AM

US captain Paul Azinger has changed the format for September's Ryder Cup showdown with Europe, announcing Wednesday a switch in timing for foursomes and four-ball matches. Morning foursomes matches will be followed by afternoon…

South African Immelman returns after turmor surgery

Thu January 31, 2008, 04:00 AM

South African Trevor Immelman returns to the PGA Tour here Thursday at the FBR Open just six weeks after surgery to remove a non-cancerous tumor from his diaphragm. Immelman, who was sidelined part of last season with a stomach…

Woods powers to dominant victory at Buick Invitational

Mon January 28, 2008, 03:39 AM

Tiger Woods fired a one-under par 71 on Sunday to win the 5.2 million-dollar Buick Invitational by eight shots over Japan's Ryuji Imada. Woods, who started the day with a commanding eight-stroke lead, finished with a 19-under…

Woods opens up eight-shot lead at Buick Invitational golf

Sun January 27, 2008, 04:16 AM

Three-time defending champion Tiger Woods fired a six-under par 66 Saturday to open an eight-shot lead at the 5.2 million dollar PGA Buick Invitational. Woods, who is hoping to pocket the close to one million (936,000 dollars)…

Woods opens four-shot lead at PGA Buick Invitational

Sat January 26, 2008, 07:06 AM

Three-time defending champion Tiger Woods fired a seven-under 65 Friday to open a four-shot lead at the 5.2 million dollar PGA Buick Invitational. Woods, who played the Torrey Pines north course, is at 12-under 132 after 36…

Woods wastes no time getting back into the swing of things

Fri January 25, 2008, 05:21 PM

Tiger Woods wasted no time shaking off the rust in his 2008 season-opening tournament, shooting a five-under 67 in the first round of the PGA Buick Invitational. Woods, who is coming off a five-week rest, has won five of his…

Matteson birdies 18 to lead Buick invitational golf, Woods tied for third

Fri January 25, 2008, 05:07 AM

American Troy Matteson fired a seven-under 65 to grab a one-shot lead after Thursday's opening round of the 5.2 million dollar PGA Buick Invitational. Tiger Woods, who is making his season-opening appearance, was one of four…

Tiger sees Slam chance, looks to match Palmer at US PGA

Thu January 24, 2008, 05:19 PM

Tiger Woods talked confidently about his chances for a Grand Slam sweep Wednesday on the eve of his 2008 US PGA debut, where he hopes to match Arnold Palmer on golf's all-time win list. World number one Woods seeks his fourth…

Asian Tour stars thrilled with golf Masters invite

Tue January 22, 2008, 06:11 AM

Asian Tour stars Liang Wen-chong, Jeev Milkha Singh and Prayad Marksaeng have expressed delight after receiving special invitations to compete in The Masters tournament in April. The trio were over the moon Tuesday after…

Three Asian players receive special invitations to Masters

Mon January 21, 2008, 09:49 PM

China's Liang Wen-Chong, Thailand's Prayad Marksaeng and India's Jeev Milkha Singh were issued special invitations to the Masters golf tournament here Monday by Augusta National Golf Club. Augusta National chairman Billy Payne…

Trahan vaults past Leonard to win Bob Hope PGA Classic

Mon January 21, 2008, 03:23 AM

American D.J. Trahan fired a final round seven-under 65 to erase a four-shot deficit and capture the 5.1 million dollar PGA Bob Hope Classic on Sunday. Trahan, who earned 918,000 dollars for his second career victory, beat…

Leonard takes comfortable lead at Bob Hope golf Classic

Sun January 20, 2008, 02:03 AM

Justin Leonard fired a six-under 66 here on Saturday to take a four-shot lead heading into the final round of the five-round, 5.1 million-dollar Bob Hope Classic. Leonard had a four-round total of 23-under 265 and was…

Gamez takes solo lead at PGA Bob Hope Classic

Sat January 19, 2008, 02:52 AM

Robert Gamez finished with two birdies to seize sole possession of the lead Friday after three rounds of the 5.1 million-dollar Bob Hope Classic. Gamez fired a five-under-par 67 for an 18-under total of 198, one shot in front of…

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