Golf News / November 2008

Golfing Internationals win Lexus Cup in Sorenstam swansong

Sun November 30, 2008, 11:55 AM

American Cristina Kim birdied the last to hand the Internationals a nailbiting 12.5/11.5 win over Asia at the Lexus Cup Sunday and give Annika Sorenstam a fitting send-off into retirement. Going into Sunday's singles at the…

Pampling wins Australian Masters in playoff

Sun November 30, 2008, 10:18 AM

Australian Rod Pampling survived three playoff holes to capture the Australian Masters from compatriot Marcus Fraser at Huntingdale here on Sunday. American-based Pampling, 39, finished the regulation 72 holes tied at 12-under…

Australia, Spain lead golf's World Cup

Sat November 29, 2008, 11:51 AM

The unheralded Australian duo of Richard Green and Brendan Jones will head into the final round of the 5.5-million-dollar Omega Mission Hills World Cup tied for the lead with Spain after a gritty display in Saturday's…

Rare albatross propels Allenby into joint Masters lead

Sat November 29, 2008, 10:58 AM

Robert Allenby holed a rare albatross on the way to sharing the tournament lead on Saturday, and is 18 holes away from landing his third Australian Masters title at Huntingdale. Allenby, the highest-ranked golfer in this week's…

Japan's Oda keeps Casio Open lead

Sat November 29, 2008, 08:33 AM

Overnight leader Komei Oda of Japan has overcome an up-and-down round for an even par 72 to keep the lead after the third round at the Casio Open men's golf tournament. Oda, who has yet to win a title on the Japan Tour, carded…

Clark halfway leader as Daly misses cut in Australian Masters golf

Fri November 28, 2008, 10:42 AM

South African Tim Clark managed just two birdies in the second round of the Australian Masters, but it was enough to hold on to the lead at the halfway stage as American John Daly fell by the wayside at Huntingdale on…

Japan's Komei Oda takes Casio Open golf lead

Thu November 27, 2008, 08:57 AM

Japan's Komei Oda shot a sizzling six-under-par 66 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round amid tight security at the Casio Open men's golf tournament on Thursday. Police stepped up security at the Kuroshio Country Club…

I don't like losing, Sorenstam warns golf Team Asia

Thu November 27, 2008, 08:18 AM

Annika Sorenstam has warned Asia that she doesn't like losing as her International team prepared to avenge their defeat last year in the season-ending Lexus Cup. The veteran Swede, who captains Team International in the…

Golfer Daly shrugs off criticism, keeps eye on the ball

Wed November 26, 2008, 07:31 AM

Double major winner John Daly has shrugged off criticism of his personal life and said he was doing his best to get his golf game back. The troubled US star was speaking to reporters ahead of the Australian Masters this week and…

PGA tweaks playoff system to boost Tour Championship drama

Wed November 26, 2008, 07:11 AM

US PGA Tour officials announced changes to their season-ending playoff chase Tuesday that should see more drama building toward the Tour Championship starting next year. The third set of format alterations in as many years to…

Daly shrugs off criticism, keeps eye on the ball

Wed November 26, 2008, 06:01 AM

Double major winner John Daly on Wednesday shrugged off criticism of his personal life and said he was doing his best to get his golf game back. The troubled US star was speaking to reporters ahead of the Australian Masters this…

Royal Trophy golf to go ahead despite Seve health worries

Tue November 25, 2008, 07:27 AM

The Royal Trophy will go ahead in January despite European captain Seve Ballesteros undergoing three operations last month to treat a brain tumour. The tournament pitting Europe against Asia in a Ryder Cup-style format will be…

Tiger, General Motors to end sponsor deal after nine years

Mon November 24, 2008, 06:53 PM

Tiger Woods and General Motors have agreed to end their endorsement deal after nine years at the end of the year, the 14-time major golf champion and world's largest automaker announced Monday. The decision comes as US car…

Taiwan's Lin still smiling after Hong Kong golf win

Mon November 24, 2008, 08:24 AM

Taiwan's Lin Wen-tang Monday revelled in his success at the UBS Hong Kong Open and revealed that the secret behind his giant-killering feat lay with his smile. The composure was evident for all to see at the Fanling Golf Club…

Daly silences critics with wonder round

Sun November 23, 2008, 11:35 AM

Troubled US star John Daly shook off years of poor play and off-course trauma with a sparkling 62 at the UBS Hong Kong Open on Sunday, raising hopes he could rescue his flagging career. The 42-year-old two-time Major winner…

Taiwan's Lin wins Hong Kong Open golf

Sun November 23, 2008, 10:21 AM

Taiwan's Lin Wen-tang won a nail-biting UBS Hong Kong Open on the second play-off hole on Sunday, becoming the first Asian champion here in 10 years. Lin drilled an astonishing pitch to within a foot for a tap-in birdie as…

Taiwan's Lin wins Hong Kong Open thriller

Sun November 23, 2008, 10:09 AM

Taiwan's Lin Wen-tang won a nail-biting UBS Hong Kong Open on the second play-off hole on Sunday, becoming the first Asian champion here in 10 years. Lin drilled an astonishing pitch to within a foot for a tap-in birdie as…

Thailand's Prayad wins Dunlop Phoenix title

Sun November 23, 2008, 08:51 AM

Overnight leader Prayad Marksaeng of Thailand shot an even-par 71 to seal the Dunlop Phoenix title, finishing one shot clear of Japan's teenage sensation Ryo Ishikawa. Starting the day with a two-stroke lead, Prayad hit a double…

John Daly silences critics with golf wonder round

Sun November 23, 2008, 08:41 AM

Troubled US star John Daly shook off years of poor play and off-course trauma with a sparkling 62 at the UBS Hong Kong Open on Sunday, raising hopes he could rescue his flagging career. The 42-year-old two-time Major winner…

Pettersen seizes lead after third round of LPGA ADT Championship

Sun November 23, 2008, 05:38 AM

Suzann Pettersen topped the leaderboard heading into the final round of the season-ending USLPGA's ADT Championship. "I still think the best golf for me this week is ahead of me," Pettersen said. Pettersen led the way as eight…

Browse by

Date