Golf News / October 2007

Argentina's Vancsik takes lead in Portugal

Fri October 19, 2007, 07:13 PM

Argentina's Daniel Vancsik took the midlead at the Portugal Masters, adding a second round 66 to his opening 64 for a 14 under par total here Friday. Overnight leader Martin Kaymer of Germany was unable to get near Thursday's…

Allen leads Fry's Electronic Open golf by two strokes

Fri October 19, 2007, 04:42 AM

Michael Allen, who has already clinched next year's PGA Tour playing privileges, equalled his career-low round of 63 to grab a two-shot lead after the opening round of the Fry's Electronic Open. He has a slim lead over fellow…

Germany's Kaymer in record form in Portugual

Thu October 18, 2007, 07:59 PM

German rookie Martin Kaymer left the big names in his wake carding a stunning 11-under-par 61 to lead the star-studded Portugal Masters here Thursday. The 22-year-old equalled the lowest round of the European Tour season and…

Li leads in the Omega golf Championship in Beijing

Thu October 18, 2007, 02:34 PM

Rising Chinese star Li Chao grabbed a one-shot first-round lead at the Omega Championship on Thursday as he bids to round off his stellar season in winning style. Li, who has already secured the China Tour's Order of Merit…

Ireland's Harrington leads Bermuda Grand Slam of Golf

Wed October 17, 2007, 07:32 AM

Irishman Padraig Harrington posted a three-under 69 to take a one-shot lead after the opening round of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf which features the season's four major winners. Harrington, who earned his spot by winning the…

McNeill captures first US golf tour win at Frys.com Open

Mon October 15, 2007, 05:31 AM

US PGA Tour rookie George McNeill fired a five-under-par 67 here Sunday to capture his first career victory at the four million-dollar Frys.com Open with a 23-under total of 264. McNeill, 32, posted a four-stroke victory over…

Mexico's Ochoa captures LPGA Samsung World Championship

Sun October 14, 2007, 10:57 PM

World No. 1 Lorena Ochoa posted her second successful title defence of 2007 by easily winning the one million-dollar LPGA Samsung World Championship on Sunday. Ochoa started the round tied with Norway's Suzann Pettersen before…

Els wins World Match Play final

Sun October 14, 2007, 04:38 PM

Ernie Els of South Africa beat Angel Cabrera to win the World Match Play Championship final here on Sunday. Els, who beat the Argentinian six and four, picked up the one million pound prize for a record seventh time.

McNeil claims lead at Frys Open

Sun October 14, 2007, 03:09 AM

George McNeill put himself in pole position to claim his first PGA Tour title on Saturday, firing a five-under-par 67 for a five-shot lead in the four million-dollar Frys.com Open. McNeill, a US tour rookie who was working as an…

Teenager McIlroy remains on course to make history

Sat October 13, 2007, 08:22 PM

Northern Irish teenager Rory McIlroy remained on target to become the youngest European Tour winner after the third round of the Madrid Open here on Saturday. The 18-year-old from Holywood near Belfast shot a third round 66 to…

Els homing in on seventh World Matchplay title

Sat October 13, 2007, 05:36 PM

Ernie Els moved a step closer to the million pound winner's cheque and an unprecedented seventh world match play title at Wentworth, following a hard-fought semi-final victory over Henrik Stenson of Sweden. The South African…

Randhawa takes lead at Indian Open

Sat October 13, 2007, 04:25 PM

Local title-holder Jyoti Randhawa took the joint third-round lead in the Indian Open on Saturday to earn a shot at emulating Australian great Peter Thomson's three victories in the event. Randhawa, a six-time winner on the Asian…

Ochoa surges to lead at LPGA World Championship

Sat October 13, 2007, 03:08 AM

Defending champion Lorena Ochoa shot a five-under 67 to vault into the lead after the second round of the one million dollar Samsung LPGA World Championship on Friday. Ochoa, who started the day one stroke behind the leaders,…

Canizares, Vancsik on top in Madrid

Fri October 12, 2007, 07:56 PM

Spaniard Alejandro Canizares carded a four-under 66 on Friday to join Argentine Daniel Vancsik on top of the leaderboard after the second round of the Madrid Open. Overnight leader Vancsik, winner of the Madeira Islands Open in…

Els on course as Casey falls at world matchplay championship

Fri October 12, 2007, 04:44 PM

Ernie Els of South Africa remained on course for a seventh world matchplay championship, with a 6 and 5 victory over Andres Romero of Argentina at Wentworth that booked a semi-final confrontation Saturday with Henrik Stenson of…

May cards two eagles to lead Frys Open golf

Fri October 12, 2007, 05:59 AM

Hometown hero Bob May, who sits at 217 on the money list, rolled in two eagles en route to a nine-under-par 63 after the first round of the Frys Open on Thursday. May, of Las Vegas, has a one-shot lead over fellow American Jason…

Park leads pack, Wie in rear at LPGA World Championship

Fri October 12, 2007, 05:18 AM

Brazilian-born Angela Park carried on with her impressive rookie season firing a five-under 67 to grab a share of the first round lead at the Samsung World Championship on Thursday. The 19-year-old rolled in seven birdies and…

No mercy for Monty as Els eyes magnificent seventh title

Thu October 11, 2007, 07:23 PM

Ernie Els set off in pursuit of a seventh World Matchplay title by thrashing Colin Montgomerie 6 and 5 on Thursday. But in keeping with the South African's 'Big Easy' reputation, Els admitted afterwards that he felt "kind of…

Golfer Casey on track as Els puts squeeze on Monty at World Matchplay

Thu October 11, 2007, 02:55 PM

Paul Casey's defence of his World Matchplay title got off to a flying start with the Englishman reaching the half-way stage of his first round match with American Jerry Kelly three holes in front. Ryder Cup star Casey, who…

Indian golfer Ghei storms to share of first round lead

Thu October 11, 2007, 02:29 PM

India's Gaurav Ghei lived up to the adage "beware the injured golfer" when he battled to a share of the first round lead in the Hero Honda Indian Open on Thursday. Ghei, a three-time winner on the Asian Tour, overcame a neck…

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