Golf News / May 2011

Kaymer and Donald set up matchplay showdown

Sat May 21, 2011, 05:50 PM

Martin Kaymer and Luke Donald will do battle once again in the semi-finals of the Volvo World Match Play Championship here Sunday and both will have the added incentive of the world number one spot.

Golfer Barnes takes slim lead in SK Telecom Open

Sat May 21, 2011, 03:30 PM

Big-hitting Australian Kurt Barnes holed six birdies on Saturday to take a one shot lead over South Korea's Kim Kyung-Tae heading into the final round of the SK Telecom Open.

David Toms ties PGA 36-hole record

Sat May 21, 2011, 03:29 AM

American David Toms fired his second consecutive eight-under 62 at the $6.2 million Colonial event to equal a PGA Tour record and open up a seven-shot lead.

Favourites lead way at LPGA Match-Play

Sat May 21, 2011, 02:26 AM

Bae Kyeong, Choi Na-yeon, Lee Meena and Park Inbee won second round matches as four South Koreans reached the third round of the $1.5 million Sybase Match Play Championship.

Thornton grabs Madeira Open lead

Fri May 20, 2011, 08:11 PM

Ireland's Simon Thornton carded a second round 66 for a one shot lead at the halfway stage of the Madeira Islands Open on Friday.

McDowell takes on McIlroy at World Match Play

Fri May 20, 2011, 07:37 PM

Fellow Northern Irishmen and Ryder Cup colleagues Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy will meet in a mouth-watering Volvo World Match Play Championship last 16 clash on Saturday.

Park edges clear at SK Telecom Open golf

Fri May 20, 2011, 02:48 PM

Park Sang-Hyun took advantage of calm conditions to take the lead at the SK Telecom Open on Friday, a shot clear of Kurt Barnes, who equalled the course record with a second round 64.

Choi wins but Shin upset at LPGA Match-Play

Thu May 19, 2011, 09:34 PM

Top seed Na Yeon Choi advanced to the second round of the $1.5 million LPGA Match Play Championship by beating Scotland's Catriona Matthew 3 and 2 but second seed Jiyai Shin was eliminated.

Westwood trounces Hansen in Match Play opener

Thu May 19, 2011, 05:25 PM

World number one Lee Westwood handed out a 6 and 5 mauling to Denmark's Anders Hansen on the opening day of the Volvo World Match Play Championship on Thursday.

Stolz takes lead at SK Telecom Open

Thu May 19, 2011, 02:58 PM

OneAsia Order of Merit leader Andre Stolz handled Jeju Island's infamous high winds best to take a one shot lead after the first round of the $1 million SK Telecom Open.

Golfer Woods star power remains golden

Wed May 18, 2011, 10:58 PM

Former world number one Tiger Woods' golf game may have taken a turn for the worse, but his star power remains almost as bright as ever.

Golf's second Vivendi Trophy set for September

Wed May 18, 2011, 04:56 PM

The second edition of the Vivendi Trophy, the biennial golf tournament which alternates with the Ryder Cup, will take place from September 15-18 at Saint-Nom-La-Breteche, west of Paris.

France awarded 2018 Ryder Cup as Spain miss out

Tue May 17, 2011, 02:34 PM

France on Tuesday won the right to host the 2018 Ryder Cup, triumphing despite emotional appeals for the event to be awarded to Spain in tribute to Seve Ballesteros.

European Tour mulls Ballesteros tribute

Tue May 17, 2011, 10:08 AM

European Tour chiefs are mulling how to play permanent tribute to golf legend Seve Ballesteros following the Spanish player's death, a statement said on Tuesday.

Choi edges Toms in playoff for Players golf title

Mon May 16, 2011, 02:17 AM

South Korean K.J. Choi sank a par putt on the first playoff hole to edge American David Toms and win the Players Championship, becoming the first Asian to claim the Players crown.

Choi beats Toms in playoff for Players golf title

Sun May 15, 2011, 11:55 PM

South Korean K.J. Choi sank a par putt on the first playoff hole Sunday to beat American David Toms and win the Players Championship, becoming the first Asian to claim the Players crown.

Golfer Clarke inspired by Seve in Mallorca triumph

Sun May 15, 2011, 05:45 PM

Darren Clarke overcame a four-shot deficit to win the Iberdrola Open on Sunday and dedicated his 13th European Tour title to the memory of golf legend Seve Ballesteros.

Henson wins Asian Tour title in Manila

Sun May 15, 2011, 10:16 AM

Berry Henson of the United States held off a plucky late charge from local hope Jay Bayron to win his first Asian Tour title at the gruelling $300,000 ICTSI Philippine Open on Sunday.

McDowell grabs share of lead at storm-hit PGA Players

Sun May 15, 2011, 01:57 AM

Reigning US Open champion Graeme McDowell birdied three of the first five holes to grab a share of the lead before darkness halted the third round of the Players Championship.

Wood opens four-shot lead in Mallorca

Sat May 14, 2011, 05:08 PM

England's Chris Wood extended his lead at the Iberdrola Open to four shots after Saturday's third round to take a huge step towards a maiden European Tour title.

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