US lead Europe by two after splitting fantastic fourballs at golf Ryder Cup
Sun September 21, 2008, 02:38 AM
The United States, desperate to end Europe's run of three Ryder Cup victories, emerged from a thrilling fourball battle Saturday with a 9-7 lead heading into Sunday's singles matches. The Americans will go into the final day of…
Turnesa hangs onto lead at PGA Viking Classic
Sun September 21, 2008, 01:07 AM
Marc Turnesa carded a six-under-par 66 Saturday to stay atop the leaderboard after the third round of the 3.6 million-dollar Viking Classic. With a 54-hole total of 17-under 199, Turnesa was two shots clear of Brian Gay and Will…
Europe struggle to keep US at bay in Ryder Cup
Sat September 20, 2008, 04:15 PM
Nick Faldo's Europe were battling Saturday to stay on terms with the United States on the second day of the Ryder Cup, despite a dominant performance from Ian Poulter and Justin Rose. Poulter and Rose reached the turn five up…
Fired up Americans seek to build Ryder Cup lead
Sat September 20, 2008, 12:42 PM
US Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger was cautiously optimistic after his players built a 5.5 to 2.5 first-day lead over holders Europe heading into Saturday's second day at Valhalla. "Well, clearly we haven't led in a long time, so…
Mars out of this world in golf Cup qualifier
Sat September 20, 2008, 09:47 AM
Mars Pucay produced a spectacular display to propel the Philippines into the third-round lead at the Fortis International Challenge on Saturday. Playing alongside Angelo Que, Pucay hit seven birdies in the fourball better ball…
Rookie Turnesa maintains lead at Viking Classic
Sat September 20, 2008, 06:07 AM
Rookie Mark Turnesa, who is ranked 358th in the world, fired a four-under par 68 to hold onto the lead after the second round of the PGA Viking Classic. The 30-year-old Turnesa has a one-shot lead over a group of four fellow…
Wie advances to next round of LPGA Tour qualifying
Sat September 20, 2008, 03:05 AM
Michelle Wie has advanced to the final round of qualifying for the LPGA Tour after shooting 71 in the fourth round at Mission Hills Country Club. Wie placed in a tie for fourth place Friday, eight strokes back of winner Ahn…
US take Ryder Cup by storm as Europe wilts
Sat September 20, 2008, 12:17 AM
Paul Azinger's tactics of playing all 12 of his men on the opening day of the Ryder Cup paid handsome dividends Friday as the United States grabbed a crushing 5.5 to 2.5 lead over Europe. It was the first time since 1995 that…
US take Ryder Cup by storm as Europe wilts
Fri September 19, 2008, 11:59 PM
Paul Azinger's tactics of playing all 12 of his men on the opening day of the Ryder Cup paid handsome dividends Friday as the United States grabbed a crushing 5.5 to 2.5 lead over Europe. It was the first time since 1995 that…
Level pegging as Ryder Cup gets underway
Fri September 19, 2008, 04:31 PM
Europe grabbed the early initiative on the opening day of the Ryder Cup on Friday and at one stage led in three of the opening foursomes, but the Americans hit back to level the contest as they rounded the turn. At that stage…
Harrington, Mickelson get Ryder Cup rolling
Fri September 19, 2008, 12:32 PM
Ireland's Padraig Harrington got the 37th Ryder Cup underway on Friday by splitting the fairway with his drive at the 448-yards opening hole. World No.2 Phil Mickelson followed for the United States with a huge drive that ran 25…
Wie sits fourth at LPGA qualifying tournament
Fri September 19, 2008, 01:44 AM
Michelle Wie, who is making her first attempt at qualifying for the LPGA tour, is alone in fourth after shooting a two-over 74 in the third round of a sectional qualifying event Thursday. Wie is five strokes behind South Korean…
Ryder Cup set for fiery start
Thu September 18, 2008, 10:49 PM
Ryder Cup captains Paul Azinger and Nick Faldo put a lid on two years of backroom preparations here Thursday when they revealed their pairings for the opening foursomes on Friday. It was an emotional occasion for both men who…
Battle-lines drawn at Ryder Cup
Thu September 18, 2008, 06:32 PM
US Ryder Cup skipper Paul Azinger was putting the final touches on Thursday to a two-year long mission devoted to restoring national pride in US golf. The son of a retired air force lieutenant colonel, the combative 48-year-old…
Final practice underway at Ryder Cup
Thu September 18, 2008, 03:06 PM
Nick Faldo gave a further clear indication on Thursday of his plans for Friday's opening foursomes in the Ryder Cup against the United States. For his side's final practice session at the Valhalla Golf Club, the first-time…
Azinger's golfers on Ryder Cup mission
Thu September 18, 2008, 02:17 AM
Paul Azinger is hoping that a combination of new blood, wounded national pride and fan fervour can wrest the Ryder Cup back from European hands here this week. A failure to do so will mean a record fourth straight win for Europe…
Ahn leads Wie by three at LPGA qualifying tournament
Thu September 18, 2008, 12:56 AM
South Korean Sun-Ju Ahn fired her second straight 66 here Wednesday to hold a three-shot lead over Michelle Wie at the LPGA Sectional Qualifying School. Ahn had a 12-under total of 132 after two days of play at Mission Hills…
Team talk heats up at Ryder Cup golf competition
Wed September 17, 2008, 08:53 PM
Ryder Cup team speculation gathered pace at Valhalla Golf Club on Wednesday two days ahead of Friday's opening foursomes. Both skippers, Nick Faldo and Paul Azinger, were under pressure to divulge information on which four…
US rookies bond in Ryder Cup bid
Wed September 17, 2008, 04:44 PM
Steve Stricker and Boo Weekley may be total opposites in terms of character, but they share a common bond here this week as the United States looks to rookie power to win back the Ryder Cup after six years of European…
Ryder Cup brings out best in Garcia
Tue September 16, 2008, 10:17 PM
He's the one the Americans fear most and with just cause. Sergio Garcia at just 28 is already being described as a Ryder Cup veteran and his record of 14 wins against just four losses and two ties from four appearances speaks for…
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