Golf News / March 2011

Wall rings the changes to take lead in Sicily

Fri March 18, 2011, 10:59 PM

Anthony Wall surged to the lead at the midway point of the Sicilian Open here on Friday, thanks to help from an unusual source.

Montgomerie targets top-10 finish at EPGA Sicilian Open

Fri March 18, 2011, 06:25 AM

Former Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie carded a two under par 69 in the first round of the Sicilian Open as he targets a first top-10 finish in three years on the European Tour.

Imada pledges Japan aid, asks rivals to help

Thu March 17, 2011, 05:51 PM

Japanese golfer Ryuji Imada will donate $1,000 for his every birdie at this week's PGA Transitions Championship to charities aiding disaster relief in his homeland.

Weir to miss Bay Hill but expects to play Masters

Thu March 17, 2011, 05:39 PM

Mike Weir will not play in next week's Arnold Palmer Invitational after having a cyst on his left wrist drained but the 40-year-old Canadian golf star plans to play in next month's Masters.

Tseng plays LPGA event for Japan relief

Wed March 16, 2011, 11:25 PM

Women's golf world number one Yani Tseng will try to bolster Japan earthquake and tsunami relief efforts when the inaugural LPGA Founders Cup begins on Friday.

Tiger on charm prowl, set for Bay Hill, Augusta

Wed March 16, 2011, 11:14 PM

Tiger Woods, mired in the longest winless drought of his career, said he is confident he will pass Jack Nicklaus for the all-time major record during a media charm offensive Wednesday.

Kaymer and Watson together again at PGA event

Wed March 16, 2011, 07:18 PM

World number one Martin Kaymer of Germany and the rival he beat in a playoff for his first major title, American Bubba Watson, will play alongside each other again at the PGA Transitions Championship here on Thursday.

Coach of Indian golfer Singh in airport turban row

Wed March 16, 2011, 05:58 AM

The coach of Indian golf star Jeev Milkha Singh blasted Italian airport officials for insisting he remove his turban before boarding a flight, comparing it to being ordered to strip in public.

Watney seizes World Golf Championship at Doral

Mon March 14, 2011, 01:09 AM

Nick Watney arrived at the $8.5 million Cadillac Championship one of the hottest players in golf, if not the most famous, and he departed with his first World Golf Championships title.

Ishikawa makes PGA run, thinks of Japan

Fri March 11, 2011, 04:23 PM

Japanese teen golf star Ryo Ishikawa could not help thinking of his tsunami-stricken homeland on Friday as he completed his opening round at the storm-hit World Golf Championships Cadillac Championship.

Kaymer solid, Mahan leads at storm-hit PGA Doral

Fri March 11, 2011, 01:56 AM

World No. 1 Martin Kaymer made an impressive start to move within two strokes of the lead when darkness halted play at the storm-hit World Golf Championships Cadillac Championship.

Major winners chase PGA Puerto Rico prize

Thu March 10, 2011, 02:43 AM

Former major champions Angel Cabrera, Mike Weir and Stewart Cink are among those aiming to deny Derek Lamely a title repeat this week in the US PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open.

South Africans set to challenge at Doral

Wed March 09, 2011, 05:50 PM

For all the recent talk of European domination of world golf, the South Africans aren't doing too badly either.

Top-ranked trio grouped together at Doral

Tue March 08, 2011, 07:27 PM

World number one Martin Kaymer, second-ranked Lee Westwood and third-ranked Luke Donald will be paired together for the first two rounds at the $8.75 million World Golf Championships Cadillac Championship.

Tiger Woods moving to new home with new practice area

Mon March 07, 2011, 09:59 PM

Former world number one Tiger Woods is moving into a new home in Jupiter, Florida, that features a custom-built practice facility, the 14-time major champion said Monday on his website.

Sabbatini chases Stanley in golf Honda Classic

Sat March 05, 2011, 02:40 AM

South African Rory Sabbatini carded a six-under 64 to remain in the hunt behind Kyle Stanley after the second round of the $5.7 million US PGA Tour's Honda Classic.

Spencer Levin seizes lead at PGA Honda Classic

Fri March 04, 2011, 01:39 AM

American Spencer Levin shot a three-under 67 to take a one-shot lead over five others in the opening round of the wind-swept $5.7 million PGA Honda Classic.

Westwood, Els among top PGA contenders

Wed March 02, 2011, 08:33 PM

Former world number ones Lee Westwood and Ernie Els and reigning British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen will be the star group when the $5.6 million PGA Honda Classic opens on Thursday.

Davis promoted to USGA executive director

Wed March 02, 2011, 06:36 PM

Mike Davis, who has served as the US Golf Association's director of rules and competitions since 2005, was named Wednesday as the organization's new executive director.

Westwood warns not to write off Tiger

Tue March 01, 2011, 10:46 PM

Tiger Woods has not won a US PGA event in 18 months and has slid from world number one to fifth in the rankings, but former world number one Lee Westwood warns not to count him out.

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