Golf News / September 2010

Smokin' Spaniard Jimenez maturing like fine wine

Mon September 27, 2010, 02:12 AM

Some of Europe's younger Ryder Cup players may prepare to face the United States by working out in the gym, but Spanish veteran Miguel Angel Jimenez will not be changing his tried and tested routine.

Tour Championship win makes Furyk 10 million-dollar man

Sun September 26, 2010, 11:48 PM

Jim Furyk won the US PGA Tour Championship on Sunday and claimed the 10 million-dollar bonus as the winner of the FedEx Cup playoff series.

Monty praying Ryder Cup dream comes true

Sun September 26, 2010, 01:18 PM

European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie said on Sunday he was ready for the biggest week of his life and he hoped that the end result would be as he had dreamt it would be at the Welsh course of Celtic Manor.

Parry edges ahead in Vivendi Cup

Sat September 25, 2010, 06:35 PM

England's John Parry, playing on the European Tour for the first year and desperate to avoid a speedy return to Qualifying School, opened a one-shot lead at the Vivendi Cup on Saturday.

Ace lifts Ishikawa at Panasonic Open

Sat September 25, 2010, 04:39 PM

Japanese teenage superstar Ryo Ishikawa shot a hole-in-one en route to a second round one-under-par 70 to lie one shot behind leader Ryuchi Oda at the Asia Pacific Panasonic Open on Saturday.

Parry, Sandelin battle for survival

Fri September 24, 2010, 05:47 PM

England's John Parry and Jarmo Sandelin of Sweden, both battling to save their tour cards, shared the halfway lead at the Vivendi Cup on Friday on 13 under par.

Fierce competitor Pavin relishes Ryder test

Fri September 24, 2010, 01:31 PM

Ever since making his Ryder Cup debut at Kiawah Island in the ill-tempered 1991 contest known as "The War on the Shore," Corey Pavin has dreamed of leading his country into battle against Europe.

Bhullar shares lead at Panasonic Open golf

Fri September 24, 2010, 11:18 AM

India's rising star Gaganjeet Bhullar posted a sparkling four-under-par 67 in the opening round of the Panasonic Open Friday to share the lead with Korean S.K. Ho and Japan's Shintaro Kai and Kazuhiko Hosokawa.

Golfer Casey seizes share of Tour Championship lead

Thu September 23, 2010, 11:21 PM

Paul Casey, overlooked when European captain Colin Montgomerie made his Ryder Cup picks, could be headed toward a 10 million-dollar consolation prize.

Sweden's Edfors equals year-low 61

Thu September 23, 2010, 07:23 PM

Sweden's Johan Edfors equalled the lowest round of The European Tour season with a 61 at the Vivendi Cup on Thursday while Ryder Cup star Padraig Harrington was seven shots off the pace.

South Africa's Ernie Els elected to Hall of Fame

Thu September 23, 2010, 06:10 AM

South African Ernie Els, whose 62 global victories include two US Open triumphs and a British Open title, has been elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot.

Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open first round cancelled

Thu September 23, 2010, 02:56 AM

The opening round of the Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open in Japan was cancelled due to bad weather on Thursday, officials said, with the event reduced to 54 holes.

Mickelson upbeat going into Tour Championship defence

Wed September 22, 2010, 09:01 PM

Phil Mickelson goes into the US PGA Tour Championship on Thursday as defending champion, but he'll need more than a victory to pocket the 10 million-dollar bonus on offer to the FedEx Cup playoff series winner.

Thai golfer Thaworn declared winner in typhoon-hit Taiwan

Sun September 19, 2010, 02:49 AM

Thailand's Thaworn Wiratchant was declared the winner of the Yeangder Tournament Players Championship after it was reduced to 54 holes due to Typhoon Fanapi, which lashed Taiwan Sunday.

Thailand's Thaworn leads at Yeangder golf event

Sat September 18, 2010, 06:52 AM

Thailand's Thaworn Wiratchant says he is ready to launch his final assault on the Yeangder Tournament Players Championship (TPC) title after a two-under-par 70 gave him the third round lead Saturday.

Woods could sit out some Ryder Cup matches: captain

Sat September 18, 2010, 12:55 AM

Corey Pavin knows Tiger Woods will want to play the maximum number of matches at the Ryder Cup, but the US captain will sit the superstar down if he thinks it's in the best interest of the team.

Parry leads Austrian Open, McDowell set to pounce

Fri September 17, 2010, 06:13 PM

England's John Parry carded a five under par 67 to grab a one-shot lead after two rounds of the Austrian Open on Friday, but US Open champion, and Ryder Cup star, Graeme McDowell was poised to pounce.

Golfer Lin hopeful of home triumph in Taiwan

Wed September 15, 2010, 09:02 AM

Five-time Asian Tour winner Lin Wen-tang of Taiwan will bank on home advantage as he chases another title at the inaugural Yeangder Tournament Players Championship (TPC) which starts on Thursday.

Golfers Norman, Singh, Duval help Gulf oil spill relief effort

Mon September 13, 2010, 07:50 PM

Australia's Greg Norman, Fiji's Vijay Singh and American David Duval - all former world number ones - are joining with the US PGA Tour in a "Golfers for the Gulf" bid to help the Gulf of Mexico.

Tseng rallies for LPGA Arkansas victory

Mon September 13, 2010, 02:37 AM

Taiwan's Yani Tseng won the LPGA Northwest Arkansas Championship, firing a six-under 65 for a one-shot victory over overnight leader Michelle Wie.

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