Golf News / April 2011

Donald moves near top spot with Heritage lead

Sat April 23, 2011, 11:19 PM

Luke Donald, set to become World No. 1 with a victory, fired a one-under 70 to grab a one-shot lead over defending champion Jim Furyk after 54 holes of the Heritage tournament.

Golfer Colsaerts leads by one in Volvo China Open

Sat April 23, 2011, 03:42 PM

Belgium's Nicolas Colsaerts took a one-shot lead in the Volvo China Open on Saturday with a six-under-par 66 in the third round at Luxehills International Country Club in Chengdu.

Golfer Westwood takes five-shot lead in Indonesia

Sat April 23, 2011, 01:06 PM

World number two Lee Westwood opened up a five-shot lead at the Indonesian Masters on Saturday, shooting a superb six-under-par 66 in his third round.

Lee Westwood birdies last to lead in Indonesia

Sat April 23, 2011, 06:45 AM

England's Lee Westwood birdied the last hole early Saturday to take a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Indonesian Masters where a win could see him reclaim the world number one spot.

Donald seizes PGA lead in bid for top spot

Fri April 22, 2011, 11:59 PM

Luke Donald, set to become world No. 1 with a victory, fired a six-under par 65 Friday to grab a one-stroke lead after 36 holes of the US PGA Heritage tournament.

Welsh golfer Donaldson surges ahead in Volvo Open

Fri April 22, 2011, 04:12 PM

Welshman Jamie Donaldson fired a breathtaking 11-under-par 61 to grab the halfway lead in the $3-million Volvo China Open Friday at Luxehills International Country Club.

Westwood charge halted by lightning in Indonesia

Fri April 22, 2011, 12:13 PM

Lee Westwood's charge at the Indonesian Masters came to a halt when the second round was suspended because of lightning on Friday, leaving the unheralded pair of Shaaban Hussin and Park Hyun-Bin in the clubhouse lead.

Willis seizes Heritage golf lead with birdie bonanza

Fri April 22, 2011, 02:25 AM

Garrett Willis' devotion to his old putter paid off as he reeled of six birdies in a row en route to a seven-under 64 and the first-round lead in The Heritage.

French Ryder Cup bid gathers pace

Fri April 22, 2011, 01:15 AM

French golf officials are hoping that a combination of Gallic cultural clout, the strategic location of Paris and a novel method of funding will win them the right to host the 2018 Ryder Cup.

Teen sensation Matteo wins Malaysian Open Golf

Sun April 17, 2011, 01:01 PM

Italian teen sensation Matteo Manassero won the Malaysian Open by one shot from Frenchman Gregory Bourdy on Sunday to seal his second European Tour victory.

PGA Tour rookie Steele seizes Texas Open lead

Sun April 17, 2011, 01:54 AM

PGA Tour rookie Brendan Steele capped a four-under par 68 with back-to-back birdies to seize sole possession of the US PGA Tour's Texas Open.

McIlroy stays ahead in Malaysia

Sat April 16, 2011, 06:21 PM

A resurgent Rory McIlroy moved two shots clear of the chasing pack at the weather-hit Malaysian Open on Saturday as the Northern Irishman braced ahead of a marathon last day.

Ogilvy in top group at Texas open golf

Sat April 16, 2011, 03:50 AM

Former US Open champion Geoff Ogilvy was part of a rare seven-way tie atop the second-round leaderboard at the wind-whipped Texas Open.

McIlroy charge gathers pace in Malaysia

Fri April 15, 2011, 12:56 PM

Rory McIlroy's post-Augusta rehabilitation gathered pace at the Malaysian Open on Friday as he carded eight-under-par 64 to surge to the joint clubhouse lead in weather-hit Kuala Lumpur.

McIlroy charge gathers pace at Malaysia Open

Fri April 15, 2011, 12:14 PM

Rory McIlroy's post-Augusta rehabilitation gathered pace Friday at the Malaysian Open as he carded an eight-under-par 64 to surge to the joint clubhouse lead in steamy Kuala Lumpur.

Cink, Henry share Texas PGA lead

Fri April 15, 2011, 02:28 AM

Former British Open champion Stewart Cink and J.J. Henry shared the Texas Open lead, but it was Kevin Na who found himself in an unwelcome spotlight.

McIlroy roars back in Malaysia

Thu April 14, 2011, 11:58 AM

Rory McIlroy stormed back from his US Masters heartache with "probably" his longest ever drive Thursday as Sweden's Alexander Noren lit up the Malaysian Open with a dazzling eight-under-par 64.

Masters hero Schwartzel slumps in Malaysia

Thu April 14, 2011, 07:32 AM

Jet-lagged US Masters champion Charl Schwartzel went from hero to zero with a ragged Malaysian Open first round, as Italian teen Matteo Manassero set the pace with a sizzling 66.

Tiger says his game is still improving

Wed April 13, 2011, 11:32 AM

After his last-minute charge at the Masters came up short, golf great Tiger Woods said Wednesday he is still getting better and is ready to take risks to get back to the top of the game.

McIlroy vows to learn from Masters disaster

Wed April 13, 2011, 10:36 AM

An upbeat Rory McIlroy said on Wednesday he was determined to learn from his heart-breaking US Masters final round when he threw away a commanding lead to finish well off the pace.

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