Golf News

Ryder Cup captain Love qualifies for British Open

Tue May 24, 2011, 03:43 AM

US Ryder Cup captain Davis Love is among eight players who have qualified for the British Open in an international qualifier in which England's Brian Davis earned top honors.

Infected fingernail foils Garcia's British Open bid

Mon May 23, 2011, 08:29 PM

Spain's Sergio Garcia withdrew from a British Open qualifying event on Monday because of an infected fingernail on his left hand that made grasping clubs difficult.

Tiger Woods slips to 12th in golf's world rankings

Mon May 23, 2011, 11:55 AM

Ian Poulter is up to 14th in the world rankings following his 2 and 1 win over Luke Donald in the final of the Volvo World Match Play Championship in Spain on Sunday.

Asian Tour unveils K.J. Choi golf tournament

Mon May 23, 2011, 06:15 AM

South Korean star K.J. Choi will host his own tournament on the Asian Tour later this year, organisers said Monday, with the prize money among the best offered on the circuit.

Pettersen downs Kerr for Match Play crown

Sun May 22, 2011, 11:58 PM

Norway's Suzann Pettersen beat Cristie Kerr 1-up to win the LPGA Match Play Championship on Sunday, claiming her first LPGA title in 20 months.

Toms edges Wi for Colonial golf crown

Sun May 22, 2011, 10:24 PM

David Toms fired a three-under par 67 to edge South Korean Charlie Wi by one stroke to win the Colonial tournament on Sunday, claiming his first US PGA victory since January of 2006.

Australia's Barnes wins SK Telecom Open

Sun May 22, 2011, 07:32 AM

Australia's Kurt Barnes won the SK Telecom Open by one shot from South Korea's Kim Kyung-Tae after Sunday's final round was cancelled due to fog at Pinx Golf Club.

Korea's Wi takes PGA lead from woeful Toms

Sun May 22, 2011, 12:21 AM

South Korea's Charlie Wi has fired a four-under par 66 to grab a one-shot lead after the third round of the US PGA Colonial after David Toms squandered a seven-shot lead to start the day.

Kaymer and Donald set up matchplay showdown

Sat May 21, 2011, 05:50 PM

Martin Kaymer and Luke Donald will do battle once again in the semi-finals of the Volvo World Match Play Championship here Sunday and both will have the added incentive of the world number one spot.

Golfer Barnes takes slim lead in SK Telecom Open

Sat May 21, 2011, 03:30 PM

Big-hitting Australian Kurt Barnes holed six birdies on Saturday to take a one shot lead over South Korea's Kim Kyung-Tae heading into the final round of the SK Telecom Open.

David Toms ties PGA 36-hole record

Sat May 21, 2011, 03:29 AM

American David Toms fired his second consecutive eight-under 62 at the $6.2 million Colonial event to equal a PGA Tour record and open up a seven-shot lead.

Favourites lead way at LPGA Match-Play

Sat May 21, 2011, 02:26 AM

Bae Kyeong, Choi Na-yeon, Lee Meena and Park Inbee won second round matches as four South Koreans reached the third round of the $1.5 million Sybase Match Play Championship.

Thornton grabs Madeira Open lead

Fri May 20, 2011, 08:11 PM

Ireland's Simon Thornton carded a second round 66 for a one shot lead at the halfway stage of the Madeira Islands Open on Friday.

McDowell takes on McIlroy at World Match Play

Fri May 20, 2011, 07:37 PM

Fellow Northern Irishmen and Ryder Cup colleagues Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy will meet in a mouth-watering Volvo World Match Play Championship last 16 clash on Saturday.

Park edges clear at SK Telecom Open golf

Fri May 20, 2011, 02:48 PM

Park Sang-Hyun took advantage of calm conditions to take the lead at the SK Telecom Open on Friday, a shot clear of Kurt Barnes, who equalled the course record with a second round 64.

Choi wins but Shin upset at LPGA Match-Play

Thu May 19, 2011, 09:34 PM

Top seed Na Yeon Choi advanced to the second round of the $1.5 million LPGA Match Play Championship by beating Scotland's Catriona Matthew 3 and 2 but second seed Jiyai Shin was eliminated.

Westwood trounces Hansen in Match Play opener

Thu May 19, 2011, 05:25 PM

World number one Lee Westwood handed out a 6 and 5 mauling to Denmark's Anders Hansen on the opening day of the Volvo World Match Play Championship on Thursday.

Stolz takes lead at SK Telecom Open

Thu May 19, 2011, 02:58 PM

OneAsia Order of Merit leader Andre Stolz handled Jeju Island's infamous high winds best to take a one shot lead after the first round of the $1 million SK Telecom Open.

Golfer Woods star power remains golden

Wed May 18, 2011, 10:58 PM

Former world number one Tiger Woods' golf game may have taken a turn for the worse, but his star power remains almost as bright as ever.

Golf's second Vivendi Trophy set for September

Wed May 18, 2011, 04:56 PM

The second edition of the Vivendi Trophy, the biennial golf tournament which alternates with the Ryder Cup, will take place from September 15-18 at Saint-Nom-La-Breteche, west of Paris.

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