Golf News / September 2007

Tired Harrington pulls out of Seve golf trophy

Mon September 17, 2007, 02:25 PM

British Open champion Padraig Harrington has pulled out of next week's Seve Trophy, blaming tiredness. The Irishman was the top-ranked player in the September 27-30 matchplay tournament between a Britain and Ireland team against…

Big names set for European Tour's controversial India golf debut

Mon September 17, 2007, 01:10 PM

To stars like Ernie Els and Colin Montgomerie could turn up for the European Tour's controversial new 2.5-million-dollar event in India next February, organisers said on Monday. The inaugural Indian Masters, to be played from…

Thai golf veteran Thaworn targets order of merit

Mon September 17, 2007, 06:59 AM

Thaworn Wiratchant's record ninth career victory at the inaugural Midea China Classic has given him the impetus to challenge for his second Asian Tour order of merit crown. The Thai star, Asia's number one in 2005, secured a…

Stricker caps stellar year with a three million-plus payout

Mon September 17, 2007, 02:10 AM

Second place never felt so good for Steve Stricker, who was over three million dollars richer Sunday after finishing runner-up in the inaugural FedEx Cup playoffs. Stricker has played a lot of golf over the years on the PGA…

Woods wins Tour Championship by eight strokes

Sun September 16, 2007, 10:51 PM

Tiger Woods, who has won four of his past five tournaments, fired a four-under 66 to capture the Tour Championship by eight stokes for his 61st career PGA Tour victory on Sunday. The 13-time major winner became the first player…

USA dominate singles to retain Solheim Cup

Sun September 16, 2007, 07:38 PM

The United States retained the Solheim Cup here Sunday after dominating Europe in the afternoon singles. The Americans were two points down after losing the fourballs 3-1 and Scot Catriona Matthew's win over Laura Diaz in the…

Woods maintains three-shot lead at Tour Championship

Sat September 15, 2007, 10:22 PM

Tiger Woods fired a six-under 64 to maintain a three-stroke lead after the third round of the 2007 PGA Tour Championship on Saturday. Woods, who started the day with a three-shot cushion over playing partner Woody Austin, saw…

US lead Europe by one point after Solheim Cup second day

Sat September 15, 2007, 08:20 PM

The United States led Europe 6.5 to 5.5 after the second day's weather-interrupted play in the Solheim Cup here on Saturday. The sides shared the spoils in the morning foursomes at 2-2 with Europe in a strong position in the…

Westwood goes wayward, Hansen benefits from short game

Fri September 14, 2007, 09:19 PM

A combination of his own short game, and the relative collapse of Lee Westwood handed Soren Hansen a one-shot lead after the second round of the Mercedes-Benz championships Friday. Westwood had a superb first day out on the…

US leads Europe after first day of Solheim Cup

Fri September 14, 2007, 08:54 PM

The United States led Europe 4.5 to 3.5 after the opening day's play in the Solheim Cup here on Friday. The Americans grabbed a one-point lead 2.5 to 1.5 after the morning foursomes with defeats for leader Annika Sorenstam and…

Woods storms to 64 in rain-hit Tour Championship

Fri September 14, 2007, 05:44 PM

Tiger Woods isn't thinking about the two titles at stake this week at the PGA Tour Championship. The World No 1 and FedEx Cup points leader fired a six-under 64 Friday morning to close the gap on the leader Tim Clark and…

Woods remains in contention at rain-hit PGA Tour Championship

Fri September 14, 2007, 01:07 AM

Tiger Woods continued his superb play in the inaugural FedEx Cup playoff series Thursday by going four-under through 11 holes as the PGA Tour Championship was hit by a lengthy rain delay. Officials halted play at 7 pm local time…

Weather delays Tour Championship

Thu September 13, 2007, 07:39 PM

Developing thunderstorms, lightning and rain showers have delayed the opening round of the PGA Tour Championship on Thursday. Organizers sounded the horn to signal the delay after Tiger Woods, who teed off in the last group in…

Veteran putter leaves Westwood purring, and in command

Thu September 13, 2007, 05:31 PM

Lee Westwood paid thanks to a trusty old putter which helped him to a superb 11 under par and a four-shot lead after the first-round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship here on Thursday. The 34-year-old Englishman's card of 61 at…

Aussie golfer Scott gives himself a C grade for 2007

Wed September 12, 2007, 02:23 AM

Australia's Adam Scott says until he returns to the form he had in 2006, a modest grade is all he deserves this season. "Golf wise I give myself a C," the defending Tour Championship winner said on Tuesday. "I am a bit…

Rain again halts action at LPGA NW Arkansas Championship

Sun September 09, 2007, 03:12 AM

The LPGA NW Arkansas Championship was shortened to 18 holes on Saturday after rain again prevented completion of the first round. After heavy rain left the course unplayable, play was halted Saturday with 36 golfers still to…

Baddeley, Stricker share BMW Championship lead

Sat September 08, 2007, 11:05 PM

Australia's Aaron Baddeley and American Steve Stricker both birdied the final hole here Saturday to seize a one-shot lead over Tiger Woods after three rounds of the BMW Championship. Stricker continued his recent run of form…

Rumsford, Dredge, share lead in the Alps

Sat September 08, 2007, 07:07 PM

Defending champion Bradley Dredge of Wales and Australian Brett Rumsford share the lead on 13 under par after the third round at the European Masters here Saturday. This pair are one shot clear of overnight leader Oliver…

Dredge on song to emulate Ballesteros in the Alps

Thu September 06, 2007, 10:13 PM

Welshman Bradley Dredge opened up the defence of his European Masters in style Thursday by taking a two-stroke lead at the Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club. Dredge carded a five-under-par 66 to lead Australian Marcus Fraser, Mikko…

Mickelson withdraws from PGA BMW Championship

Wed September 05, 2007, 06:45 AM

The PGA's BMW Championship lost one of its biggest draws Tuesday when American Phil Mickelson decided to skip the seven million dollar event. "This decision was not an easy one to make and in no way is meant as disrespectful to…

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