Golf News / October 2009

Rai takes golf lead in rain-hit Malaysia

Fri October 23, 2009, 10:52 AM

India's Himmat Rai stole the limelight by taking the second-round clubhouse lead at the Iskandar Johor Open on Friday with tournament marquee name K.J. Choi hot on his heels.

O'Hern seizes first round lead at PGA Frys.com

Fri October 23, 2009, 02:16 AM

Australian Nick O'Hern rolled in six straight birdies on the back nine en route to a seven-under 63 for a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Frys.com Open.

Garcia snatches Castello Masters lead, Cabrera disqualfied

Thu October 22, 2009, 07:09 PM

Defending champion Sergio Garcia opened up a one-shot lead at a storm-hit Castello Masters on Thursday as Masters champion Angel Cabrera was disqualified without hitting a ball.

Casey, Westwood to play UBS Hong Kong Open

Thu October 22, 2009, 07:13 AM

World number four Paul Casey and the man one place below him in the rankings, Lee Westwood, have been confirmed for next month's UBS Hong Kong Open, according to the organisers.

Golfer Ishikawa to skip sponsor's tournament

Thu October 22, 2009, 06:20 AM

Japan's teen golf prodigy Ryo Ishikawa says he will play in the star-studded HSBC Champions in Shanghai next month, skipping a domestic tournament he is supposed to host, according to local media.

Glover captures Grand Slam event by five strokes

Wed October 21, 2009, 11:57 PM

Reigning US Open champion Lucas Glover fired a five-under 66 to easily win the 1.35-million-dollar PGA Grand Slam of Golf by five strokes on Wednesday.

Glover grabs first-round lead at Grand Slam event

Tue October 20, 2009, 10:34 PM

US Open champion Lucas Glover seized control on the first day of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf firing a course record six-under 65 Tuesday.

Scotland's Laird wins Las Vegas title in playoff

Mon October 19, 2009, 02:39 AM

Scotland's Martin Laird won the Shriners Hospitals Open on Sunday, beating George McNeill with a birdie at the third playoff hole for his first US PGA Tour victory.

Westwood ends two-year title with Portugal Masters win

Sun October 18, 2009, 05:57 PM

England's Ryder Cup star Lee Westwood shot a six under par final round 66 to win the Portugal Masters on Sunday, claiming his first European Tour title for over two years.

Campbell, Piercy share PGA Las Vegas lead

Sun October 18, 2009, 12:29 AM

Chad Campbell birdied the final hole to claim a share of the lead alongside new dad Scott Piercy after three rounds of the PGA Tour's Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.

Goosen closing in on Portugal win

Sat October 17, 2009, 06:24 PM

South Africa's Retief Goosen was Saturday poised to end a two-year European Tour victory drought after he moved a shot clear of the field with a round to play at the Portugal Masters.

Campbell swoops with eagle for share of PGA lead

Sat October 17, 2009, 02:31 AM

Chad Campbell eagled his final hole at TPC Summerlin to seize a share of the lead along with Troy Matteson in a 4.2 million-dollar USPGA Tour event.

Molinari leads Portugal Masters, Harrington hovers

Fri October 16, 2009, 07:45 PM

Italy's Francesco Molinari opened a one-shot lead over South Africa's Charl Schwartzel at the Portugal Masters on Friday, but triple Major winner Padraig Harrington was waiting to pounce.

St Andrews famous 'Road Hole' to be extended

Fri October 16, 2009, 04:02 PM

Golfers aiming for success at next year's British Open will have to take a longer road than before after St Andrews bosses decided to extend their famous 17th hole.

Three share PGA lead at Las Vegas

Fri October 16, 2009, 03:43 AM

Tom Pernice, already a success on the Champions Tour, carded a bogey-free nine-under par 62 to seize a share of the first-round lead at the USPGA Tour event at TPC Summerlin.

Molinari matches lowest round to lead Portugal Masters

Thu October 15, 2009, 07:28 PM

Italy's Francesco Molinari held a two-shot lead after the first round of the Portugal Masters at the Oceanico Victoria Club here on Thursday.

Scott leads Midea China Classic golf

Thu October 15, 2009, 01:51 PM

Australian Craig Scott shot a six-under-par 65 for a one-stroke lead after the first round of the 500,000-dollar Midea China Classic in Shunde on Thursday.

Aussie Allenby apologizes to Kim over Cup comment

Wed October 14, 2009, 08:18 PM

Australian golfer Robert Allenby issued an apology to American Anthony Kim on Wednesday over comments made on Sunday after the US side beat the Internationals at the Presidents Cup.

Woods proves perfect man to seal US Presidents Cup win

Mon October 12, 2009, 12:37 AM

Tiger Woods capped a perfect Presidents Cup performance by providing the clinching point Sunday in America's 19.5-14.5 triumph over the International team.

Tiger Woods seals US triumph in Presidents Cup

Sun October 11, 2009, 10:34 PM

Tiger Woods delivered the clinching point Sunday as the United States defeated the Internationals 19.5-14.5 in the eighth Presidents Cup match play golf tournament.

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