Golf News / February 2011

Baddeley leads, Couples lurks at Riviera PGA

Sun February 20, 2011, 02:12 AM

Australia's Aaron Baddeley fired a four-under par 67 to take a one-shot lead at the PGA Northern Trust Open over veteran Fred Couples and Kevin Na.

Couples seizes lead at Riviera golf open

Sat February 19, 2011, 05:21 AM

Even a bad back didn't put Fred Couples off his stride at Riviera Country Club, a "special spot" for the US veteran who seized the second-round lead at the Northern Trust Open.

Couples turns back clock, seizes Riviera lead

Fri February 18, 2011, 09:53 PM

After decades of playing Riviera Country Club and decades dealing with a bad back, Fred Couples knows how to manage both.

Cabrera-Bello leads Avantha Masters

Fri February 18, 2011, 05:46 PM

Rafael Cabrera-Bello hit a three-under-par 69 to take the clubhouse lead at the Avantha Masters on Friday, one stroke clear of a clutch of players with the second round curtailed due to bad light.

Wie on Kim's shoulder in Thai LPGA tournament

Fri February 18, 2011, 04:04 PM

South Korea's Kim In-Kyung stayed in front of the field at the season-opening LPGA Thailand tournament Friday, leading by just one stroke from Michelle Wie and world number one Yani Tseng.

Raft of players share Riviera PGA lead

Fri February 18, 2011, 04:10 AM

John Senden, Robert Allenby and Aaron Baddeley lent an Aussie flavor to the nine-man group sharing the lead in the first round of the Northern Trust Open.

Derksen leads by one at golf Avantha Masters

Thu February 17, 2011, 03:02 PM

The Netherlands' Robert-Jan Derksen posted an opening six-under-par 66 to take the clubhouse lead at the Asian Tour's season-opening Avantha Masters Thursday after play was suspended due to darkness.

Noh qualifies for Match Play championship

Tue February 15, 2011, 06:50 AM

Asian Tour number one Noh Seung-Yul has qualified for his first Accenture Match Play Championship as one of the top 64 players in the world golf rankings.

Golfer Norman undergoes second surgery on left shoulder

Tue February 15, 2011, 12:05 AM

Two-time British Open winner Greg Norman underwent surgery on his left shoulder for the second time on Monday and said he hopes to return to golf by late July.

Tiger tweets apology for spitting on green at Dubai

Mon February 14, 2011, 06:04 PM

Tiger Woods apologized Monday in a Twitter message for spitting on the 12th green during the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic, an act which brought a fine from the European Tour.

Taiwan's Tseng takes top spot ahead of Thailand opener

Mon February 14, 2011, 05:40 PM

Taiwan's Yani Tseng took the world number one ranking in women's golf from South Korean Jiyai Shin on Monday as the LPGA looked to its season-opener, starting in Thailand on Thursday.

Tiger Woods fined for spitting

Mon February 14, 2011, 03:26 PM

Tiger Woods has been fined an undisclosed amount for spitting on a green during the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday.

Spanish golfer Quiros looking for major boost

Mon February 14, 2011, 01:48 AM

Winning the prestigious Dubai Desert Classic is one thing, but Alvaro Quiros believes he needs to find another level before he can hope one day to win a major.

Spain's Quiros wins Dubai Desert Classic golf

Sun February 13, 2011, 01:15 PM

Spain's Alvaro Quiros rode a roller-coaster of a round to win the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday.

Taiwan rejoices at Tseng's top golf ranking

Sun February 13, 2011, 10:43 AM

Taiwan rejoiced on Sunday over golfer Yani Tseng's triumph in the Australian Ladies Masters which swept her to the top of the world rankings.

Taiwan's Tseng wins Masters golf to take top ranking

Sun February 13, 2011, 09:28 AM

Taiwan's Yani Tseng swept to the number one world ranking after a brilliant four-shot victory in the Aus$500,000 ($500,000) Australian Ladies Masters at Royal Pines on Sunday.

Woods, Garcia, McIlroy in the hunt at Dubai golf

Sun February 13, 2011, 07:50 AM

Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia and Rory McIlroy were all set on ending long winless streaks on the final day of the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday.

Steve Marino clings to lead at Pebble Beach PGA

Sun February 13, 2011, 01:44 AM

Steve Marino held onto the lead at the US PGA Tour's Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, shooting a third round one-over 71.

McIlroy keeps lead despite struggles at Dubai golf

Sat February 12, 2011, 05:29 PM

Rory McIlroy struggled gamefully throughout the day in Saturday's tough third round at the Dubai Desert Classic, but by the end of it he was still ahead in a three-way tie for the lead.

McIlroy keeps lead despite struggles at Dubai golf

Sat February 12, 2011, 02:24 PM

Rory McIlroy struggled gamefully throughout the day in Saturday's tough third round at the Dubai Desert Classic, but by the end of it he was still ahead in a three-way tie for the lead.

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