Golf News / June 2011

Westwood has Major confidence despite near misses

Mon June 13, 2011, 09:49 PM

Britain's Lee Westwood enters the US Open optimistic he has what it takes to finally snag an elusive first major golf crown.

US stars try to avoid record major golf drought

Mon June 13, 2011, 09:00 PM

For only the second time in modern golf history, no American owns any of the four major titles.

Golfer Funk has faith he can compete at 55

Mon June 13, 2011, 06:25 PM

On the eve of his 55th birthday, Fred Funk warned that despite an artificial knee and 15-year-old son Taylor as his caddie, this oldie might still be good enough to be a US Open threat.

Kaymer tries to mirror Nowitzki's NBA title form

Mon June 13, 2011, 04:43 PM

Martin Kaymer hopes to duplicate the championship magic of German compatriot Dirk Nowitzki this week and win the US Open just as Nowitzki captured an NBA title with the Dallas Mavericks.

Woodland, Adamonis complete US Open lineup

Mon June 13, 2011, 12:42 PM

Americans Gary Woodland and Brad Adamonis were added to the field for the 111th US Open golf championship on Monday, completing the 156-player field for the second major event of the year.

Frazar claims long-awaited first PGA title

Mon June 13, 2011, 01:21 AM

Harrison Frazar defeated Robert Karlsson at the third hole of a sudden-death playoff to claim the first USPGA Tour title of his career in his 355th attempt.

Europeans charge into favored roles at US Open

Sun June 12, 2011, 11:14 PM

European golfers have won the US Open only twice since 1925, but six Europeans ranked in the world top 10 lead a host of contenders from across the Atlantic Ocean for this year's trophy.

Golfer Rock wins Italian Open for first Tour triumph

Sun June 12, 2011, 04:45 PM

English veteran Robert Rock won his first European Tour title at the age of 34 on Sunday when he claimed a one-shot victory in the Italian Open.

Taiwan's Tseng grabs one-shot LPGA golf lead

Sun June 12, 2011, 01:07 AM

World No. 1 Yani Tseng fired a second consecutive six-under par 66 on Saturday to seize a one-stroke lead over Mindy Kim after the third round of the LPGA State Farm Classic.

Rock rolls closer to Italian Open victory

Sat June 11, 2011, 07:01 PM

English veteran Robert Rock carded a third round 68 to move two shots clear in the Italian Open and edge closer to a maiden European Tour title.

Mindy Kim keeps LPGA State Farm lead

Sat June 11, 2011, 02:17 AM

Mindy Kim is keeping her quest for a first LPGA title on course, firing a five-under 67 to maintain her two-shot lead at the State Farm Classic.

Rock steady in Italian Open lead

Fri June 10, 2011, 07:08 PM

English veteran Robert Rock, still searching for a maiden European Tour title, carded a second round four under par 68 to take a one shot lead at the Italian Open on Friday.

Ryo Ishikawa apologises for unlicensed driving

Fri June 10, 2011, 06:40 AM

Japanese teenage golf star Ryo Ishikawa apologised at the airport shortly before leaving for the US Open after he was found to have driven without a valid licence.

David Mathis fires 65 for PGA St. Jude lead

Fri June 10, 2011, 01:45 AM

David Mathis equalled his best ever round on the US PGA tour, firing a five-under par 65 to seize the St. Jude Classic first-round lead.

Golfers Rock, Wood lead way in Italy

Thu June 09, 2011, 06:20 PM

English pair Robert Rock and Chris Wood, both seeking their first European Tour titles, shared the first round lead at the Italian Open on Thursday after carding eight under par rounds of 64.

Westwood preps for US Open with PGA title defence

Wed June 08, 2011, 10:41 PM

Lee Westwood returns to TPC Southwind this week to defend his St. Jude Classic crown and put the finishing touches on his preparations for the US Open golf championship.

Mt Malarayat golf championship delayed by rain

Wed June 08, 2011, 11:07 AM

The first round of the ICTSI Mt Malarayat Championship was washed out on Wednesday after heavy rain resulted in play being suspended.

Hurting Tiger pulls out of US Open

Tue June 07, 2011, 08:13 PM

Former World No. 1 Tiger Woods, a 14-time major champion chasing the all-time record of 18 won by Jack Nicklaus, said Tuesday that he will not play in next week's US Open golf tournament.

Ishikawa ready to be 'beaten up' at US Open

Tue June 07, 2011, 09:14 AM

Japanese teenage golf star Ryo Ishikawa says he is ready to be "beaten up" at next week's US Open as he struggles for form after missing the cut for two straight weeks on the domestic tour.

Korean golfer Noh among US Open qualifiers

Tue June 07, 2011, 02:23 AM

South Korean golfer Seung Yul Noh played his way into next week's US Open by winning the qualifying event at Springfield, Ohio, as part of a busy final day of booking spots in the Major.

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