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US equals biggest first-session edge at Presidents Cup

Thu September 27, 2007, 10:44 PM

Three tense last-hole foursomes triumphs Thursday sparked the United States to a 5 1/2-1/2 edge over the Internationals at the Presidents Cup, matching the largest first-session lead in its history. The Americans nabbed the…

Europe take Seve Trophy first day honours

Thu September 27, 2007, 07:52 PM

Continental Europe led Britain and Ireland 3-2 after the opening day of the Seve Trophy which failed to bring in the crowds at The Heritage course here on Thursday. The day started badly for the 'home'team with Colin Montgomerie…

Phil Who? Singh-Weir challenge Mickelson at Presidents Cup

Thu September 27, 2007, 04:50 PM

Phil Mickelson, issued a "Phil Who?" taunt by Vijay Singh and with a history of losses to Mike Weir, was set to face down both challenges Thursday in an emotional start to the Presidents Cup matches. World number two Mickelson…

US golfers Mickelson, Verplank expect no doping positives in new tests

Wed September 26, 2007, 08:14 PM

US Presidents Cup veterans Phil Mickelson and Scott Verplank are glad to see golf officials start a doping test program but doubt it will uncover a rash of cheats among the sport's global stars. "I don't think there will be a…

Intense Internationals hunger to take Cup from fun-loving US

Tue September 25, 2007, 09:30 PM

The Internationals have a lineup ranked with best golf teams ever assembled but have endured a frustrating lack of success against the United States in the Presidents Cup. The Americans are 4-1-1 against their non-European foes…

Nicklaus says Tiger partner pressure tough on US teammates

Tue September 25, 2007, 07:12 PM

Finding partners for top-ranked Tiger Woods in team golf events is tricky due to the 13-time major champion's intimidating aura even to teammates, US Presidents Cup captain Jack Nicklaus said Tuesday. "It's tougher for a US…

Internationals try to tame Tiger and US rivals in Golf Presidents Cup

Mon September 24, 2007, 08:03 PM

An International squad boasting nine of the world's top 18 players gathered here Monday to begin practice sessions for the Presidents Cup, confident of beating their US rivals for only the second time. Workers put the final…

Flesch hangs on or second win of USPGA season

Mon September 24, 2007, 02:11 AM

Steve Flesch carded a one-over 73 on Sunday to capture his second PGA Tour title of the season with a triumph in the Turning Stone Resort Championship. At 18-under 270, Flesch finished two shots clear of fellow American Michael…

Westwood wins British Masters

Sun September 23, 2007, 06:37 PM

Lee Westwood produced a brilliant final round of 65 to win the British Masters and become only the seventh player to reach 10 million pounds (20m dollars) prize money on the European Tour. Westwood, 34, was in dazzling form at…

Foster and Derksen lead British Masters

Fri September 21, 2007, 08:07 PM

England's Mark Foster and Dutchman Robert-Jan Derksen led the EPGA British Masters at seven-under par following Friday's second round here at the Belfry. On a day when Ryder Cup Swede Robert Karlsson broke two clubs yet still…

World golf groups impose doping program starting in 2008

Thu September 20, 2007, 08:09 PM

Golf's global governing bodies announced the adopting of a doping test program for professional golfers starting in 2008, releasing a list of banned substances Thursday. Agreeing in principle after yeras of work were the major…

Record-equalling Erlandsson leads British Masters

Thu September 20, 2007, 07:40 PM

Martin Erlandsson leads the British Masters after the Swede equalled the lowest round at The Belfry on Thursday. Erlandsson, 33, was seven under par on the last seven holes to card a nine-under 63 that gave him a two-stroke…

Dick Pound teed off over golf's doping ban

Thu September 20, 2007, 06:38 PM

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) chief Dick Pound praised golf for aiming to rid the sport of doping, but balked Thursday at the World Golf Foundation's use of its own performance-enhancing substances list. "Two or three months…

Tired Harrington pulls out of Seve golf trophy

Mon September 17, 2007, 02:25 PM

British Open champion Padraig Harrington has pulled out of next week's Seve Trophy, blaming tiredness. The Irishman was the top-ranked player in the September 27-30 matchplay tournament between a Britain and Ireland team against…

Big names set for European Tour's controversial India golf debut

Mon September 17, 2007, 01:10 PM

To stars like Ernie Els and Colin Montgomerie could turn up for the European Tour's controversial new 2.5-million-dollar event in India next February, organisers said on Monday. The inaugural Indian Masters, to be played from…

Thai golf veteran Thaworn targets order of merit

Mon September 17, 2007, 06:59 AM

Thaworn Wiratchant's record ninth career victory at the inaugural Midea China Classic has given him the impetus to challenge for his second Asian Tour order of merit crown. The Thai star, Asia's number one in 2005, secured a…

Stricker caps stellar year with a three million-plus payout

Mon September 17, 2007, 02:10 AM

Second place never felt so good for Steve Stricker, who was over three million dollars richer Sunday after finishing runner-up in the inaugural FedEx Cup playoffs. Stricker has played a lot of golf over the years on the PGA…

Woods wins Tour Championship by eight strokes

Sun September 16, 2007, 10:51 PM

Tiger Woods, who has won four of his past five tournaments, fired a four-under 66 to capture the Tour Championship by eight stokes for his 61st career PGA Tour victory on Sunday. The 13-time major winner became the first player…

USA dominate singles to retain Solheim Cup

Sun September 16, 2007, 07:38 PM

The United States retained the Solheim Cup here Sunday after dominating Europe in the afternoon singles. The Americans were two points down after losing the fourballs 3-1 and Scot Catriona Matthew's win over Laura Diaz in the…

Woods maintains three-shot lead at Tour Championship

Sat September 15, 2007, 10:22 PM

Tiger Woods fired a six-under 64 to maintain a three-stroke lead after the third round of the 2007 PGA Tour Championship on Saturday. Woods, who started the day with a three-shot cushion over playing partner Woody Austin, saw…

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