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Taiwan's Tseng wins fourth major golf title

Sun June 26, 2011, 11:31 PM

World No. 1 Yani Tseng of Taiwan captured her fourth major title on Sunday in overwhelming fashion, firing a final-round six-under par 66 to win the LPGA Championship by 10 strokes.

Sweden's Jacobson wins PGA Travelers crown

Sun June 26, 2011, 09:56 PM

Sweden's Fredrik Jacobson fired a four-under par 66 on Sunday to capture his first US PGA victory, winning the Travelers Championship by one shot over Americans Ryan Moore and John Rollins.

Garcia beaten by Larrazabal at Munich golf play-off

Sun June 26, 2011, 06:02 PM

Sergio Garcia blew the chance of winning his first tournament in over two-and-a-half years when he was beaten by fellow Spaniard Pablo Larrazabal in a play-off at the BMW-International here on Sunday.

Asian golf to top world in 15 years, says WSG boss

Sun June 26, 2011, 06:02 AM

Runaway growth could make Asia the world's richest golf zone in just 15 years, outstripping Europe and the United States in a seismic shift for the sport, a senior marketing official said.

Swede Jacobson takes PGA lead with birdie on 18

Sun June 26, 2011, 01:21 AM

Sweden's Fredrik Jacobson rolled in a birdie putt on 18 to finish with a seven-under 63 and take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the PGA Travelers Championship.

Taiwan's Tseng takes charge at LPGA Championship

Sat June 25, 2011, 11:14 PM

World No. 1 Yani Tseng of Taiwan fired a five-under par 67 on Saturday to seize a five-stroke lead after the third round of the LPGA Championship as she bids for a fourth major title.

Garcia on form at BMW-International

Sat June 25, 2011, 05:46 PM

Sergio Garcia's comeback gathered pace here Saturday when the Spaniard fired a best-of-the-day 64 to move into a share of second place in the BMW International Open.

Taiwan's Yani Tseng clings to LPGA lead

Sat June 25, 2011, 03:41 AM

World No. 1 Yani Tseng of Taiwan briefly lost her lead after a double bogey but battled back to reclaim a one-stroke edge after rainy second round of the LPGA Championship.

US teen amateur grabs PGA lead

Sat June 25, 2011, 02:32 AM

US teen amateur Patrick Cantlay fired a course-record 10-under par 60 to seize a four-stroke lead in the clubhouse midway into the second round of the PGA Travelers Championship.

Stenson, Coetzee lead in Munich as Langer fades

Fri June 24, 2011, 07:24 PM

Former world number four Henrik Stenson and South African George Coetzee reached the halfway point of Munich's BMW International Open with a share of the lead after Friday's second round.

Golf superstar McIlroy set for Hong Kong return

Fri June 24, 2011, 09:01 AM

Golf's newest superstar Rory McIlroy will headline this year's Hong Kong Open in a major coup for the event, organisers said Friday.

Taiwan's Tseng leads LPGA Championship

Fri June 24, 2011, 02:57 AM

Taiwan's Tseng Yani fired a six-under 66 to seize a one-shot lead in the first round of the LPGA Championship.

Kerr looks to repeat at LPGA Championship

Wed June 22, 2011, 10:11 PM

American Cristie Kerr will attempt to become the fifth back-to-back winner at this week's $2.5 million LPGA Championship, the second major championship of the LPGA season.

Golfer McIlroy says he will handle pressure

Wed June 22, 2011, 05:18 PM

US Open champion Rory McIlroy is adamant he can handle the burden of expectation following his first Major success.

Japan's Ishikawa hopes for McIlroy inspiration

Tue June 21, 2011, 12:27 PM

Japan's teenage golf star Ryo Ishikawa says he hopes to draw inspiration from newly-crowned US Open champion Rory McIlroy and challenge him for titles in the future.

Day, Norman set for Aussie PGA Championship

Tue June 21, 2011, 05:47 AM

US Open runner-up Jason Day will headline November's Australian PGA Championship alongside Aussie legend Greg Norman, according to organisers.

Youthful US Open champ McIlroy eyes more majors

Tue June 21, 2011, 02:07 AM

Rory McIlroy's youthful charm and overpowering form created a win for the ages at the US Open, personality and performance mixing in a way unseen since an exhuberant 21-year-old Tiger Woods won his first major at the 1997 Masters.

British, Irish PMs hail McIlroy achievement

Mon June 20, 2011, 01:03 PM

British and Irish Prime Ministers David Cameron and Enda Kenny on Monday joined the tributes to Northern Ireland golfer Rory McIlroy, who won the US Open in sensational fashion at the weekend.

Dominant McIlroy cruises to US Open title

Mon June 20, 2011, 12:37 AM

Rory McIlroy captured his first major golf title in historic fashion, turning the final round of the 111th US Open into a virtual victory lap on his way to an eight-stroke triumph.

Magical McIlroy leads by six at US Open

Sat June 18, 2011, 01:03 AM

Rory McIlroy matched the biggest 36-hole lead in US Open history with a five-under par 66 for a six-shot edge, but found water at 18 to keep an epic round from being one for the ages.

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