Golf News / April 2011

Westwood off pace as rain stops Ballantine's golf

Sat April 30, 2011, 11:46 AM

Lee Westwood battled to hold on to his position as golf's world number one on Saturday as a thunderstorm forced an early halt to the third round of the Ballantine's Championship.

Westwood off pace as rain stops Ballantine's golf

Sat April 30, 2011, 08:49 AM

Lee Westwood battled to hold on to his position as golf's world number one on Saturday as a thunderstorm forced an early halt to the third round of the Ballantine's Championship.

Germany's Gal grabs lead at LPGA Avnet Classic

Sat April 30, 2011, 05:59 AM

Germany's Sandra Gal birdied five of the final eight holes for a five-under 67 and a one-stroke lead after the second round at the Avnet LPGA Classic.

Bubba Watson leads PGA Zurich Classic

Sat April 30, 2011, 03:23 AM

American Bubba Watson fired a four-under 68 to seize a one-shot lead over Josh Teater following the second round of the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

Golfer Westwood shrugs off rankings battle

Fri April 29, 2011, 11:59 AM

England's Lee Westwood Friday shrugged off a three-way battle for golf's top ranking that could end his second stint as world number one after just one week.

Rumford shoots nine-under at Ballantine's golf

Fri April 29, 2011, 09:59 AM

Australia's Brett Rumford shot a superb nine-under-par second round to lead the Ballantine's Championship in South Korea on Friday as big names Ernie Els and Ian Poulter missed the cut.

Golfer Westwood in three-way fight for No.1 spot

Fri April 29, 2011, 08:19 AM

England's Lee Westwood was on Friday locked in a three-way tussle for top spot in the golf rankings that could see him dethroned as world number one after just a week.

Koreans Park, Kim share LPGA lead in Alabama

Fri April 29, 2011, 07:36 AM

South Koreans Song-Hee Kim and Grace Park each fired five-under par 67s to share the lead after opening round of the $1.3 million LPGA Avnet Classic.

Rumford shoots nine-under at Ballantine's golf event

Fri April 29, 2011, 07:07 AM

Australia's Brett Rumford shot a sublime nine-under-par second round to lead the Ballantine's Championship as a struggling Ernie Els looked likely to miss the cut.

Aussie Jones chips in to share US PGA lead

Fri April 29, 2011, 05:58 AM

Australian Matt Jones chipped in from 57 feet to complete a six-under-par 66 opening round and match American Bubba Watson for the lead at the $6.4 million US PGA Zurich Classic.

Ireland's McGrane leads at Ballantine's golf

Thu April 28, 2011, 03:18 PM

Ireland's Damien McGrane took a one-shot lead at the Ballantine's Championship on Thursday as clicking cameras distracted new world number one Lee Westwood during a frustrating first round.

Golfer Westwood distracted by camera at Ballantine's

Thu April 28, 2011, 10:45 AM

World number one Lee Westwood was left fuming on Thursday after clicking cameras distracted him during a disappointing first round at the Ballantine's Championship.

Donald back on golf course after No. 1 near miss

Wed April 27, 2011, 07:22 PM

England's Luke Donald, who missed becoming World No.1 by losing a playoff last weekend, looks again for that elusive title starting Thursday at the $6.4 million US PGA Zurich Classic.

Johnson says caddie-hunt no distraction

Wed April 27, 2011, 07:09 AM

Rising US golf star Dustin Johnson on Wednesday insisted the search for a new caddie was not distracting him from his game after splitting from his bag-man of three years.

Westwood looks to cement number one golf spot

Wed April 27, 2011, 02:43 AM

Lee Westwood said his confidence is sky-high as he bids to cement his second stint as world number one -- and silence his critics -- with victory at this week's Ballantine's Championship.

Knee sprain adds to Tiger milestone doubts

Tue April 26, 2011, 09:04 PM

A new left knee injury is adding to growing concern about whether or not Tiger Woods will be healthy enough to complete his challenge to golf's greatest milestone.

Proud Westwood regains golf's world number one spot

Mon April 25, 2011, 11:50 AM

England's Lee Westwood spoke Monday of his pride at regaining the world number one spot after a thrilling weekend of play that saw his compatriot Luke Donald stumble in his bid for the top ranking.

Donald denied World No. 1 golf spot with playoff loss

Sun April 24, 2011, 11:16 PM

England's Luke Donald missed a chance to claim golf's World No. 1 ranking, losing a tension-packed Heritage playoff to American Brandt Snedeker on Sunday's third extra hole.

Westwood wins Indonesia golf, eyes no.1 slot

Sun April 24, 2011, 01:53 PM

England's Lee Westwood fired a final round of 69 on Sunday to win the Indonesian Masters by three shots and give himself a fighting chance of reclaiming the world number one spot.

Colsaerts wins Volvo Open golf

Sun April 24, 2011, 01:08 PM

Belgium's Nicolas Colsaerts cruised to victory in the $3 million Volvo China Open on Sunday to secure a first European Tour win after more than a decade of trying.

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