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Mickelson shakes off hungry pack to regain PGA Riviera lead

Sun February 22, 2009, 02:45 AM

Phil Mickelson wasted no time regaining the lead at the PGA Northern Trust Open, making eagle on the opening hole for the second-straight day before putting the pedal down on the back nine. Chased by a pack of former winners,…

Golf: Mickelson shakes off hungry pack to regain Riviera lead

Sun February 22, 2009, 02:40 AM

Phil Mickelson wasted no time regaining the lead at the PGA Northern Trust Open, making eagle on the opening hole for the second-straight day before putting the pedal down on the back nine. Chased by a pack of former winners,…

McCarron seizes second round lead at Riviera

Sat February 21, 2009, 05:59 AM

Scott McCarron vaulted into a two-shot lead after the second round of the 6.3 million dollar Northern Trust Open while Phil Mickelson remained in the hunt for his first win of the season. The 43-year-old McCarron shot a…

McCarron seizes second round lead at Riviera

Sat February 21, 2009, 03:36 AM

American Scott McCarron shot a three-under 68 to grab a two-shot lead after the second round of the 6.3 million dollar USPGA Northern Trust Open. First round leader Phil Mickelson dropped back Friday but remained in the hunt as…

Woods to return at Arizona golf champs

Fri February 20, 2009, 11:50 AM

Tiger Woods will return to the PGA Tour following the longest layoff of his career by competing in next week's World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona. "I am now ready to play again," Woods said…

Mickelson seizes early lead at Northern Trust Open

Fri February 20, 2009, 04:10 AM

Phil Mickelson got his title defence off to a flying start by firing an eight-under 63 for the clubhouse lead in the opening round of the 6.3 million dollar PGA Northern Trust Open. Mickelson shot a bogey-free round and says he…

Woods to return at Arizona golf championships

Fri February 20, 2009, 02:41 AM

Tiger Woods will return to the PGA Tour following the longest layoff of his career by competing in next week's World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona. "I am now ready to play again," Woods said…

Woods to make his return at Arizona match play event

Thu February 19, 2009, 10:36 PM

Tiger Woods will mark his return to the PGA Tour with an appearance at the Accenture Match Play Championship next week in Arizona. Woods, who underwent knee surgery following his victory at last year's US Open, made the…

Defending champion Mickelson seeks Riviera revival

Wed February 18, 2009, 09:00 PM

Phil Mickelson hopes to put aside his early season struggles on a course that has been good to him in the past as he defends his title starting on Thursday at the PGA Northern Trust Open. Mickelson has missed a cut, shared 42nd…

Japanese golf whiz kid Ishikawa and Woods share Riviera bond

Wed February 18, 2009, 07:52 AM

Japanese whiz kid Ryo Ishikawa says his goal this week is to make the cut, something Tiger Woods failed to do when he made his PGA Tour debut as an amateur at the same tournament 17 years earlier. "The golf course is fantastic…

Johnson wins at Pebble Beach as storm wipes out last round

Mon February 16, 2009, 05:40 PM

American Dustin Johnson was declared the winner of the PGA Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Monday after heavy rain wiped out the final round of the 6.1 million-dollar event. The 24-year-old collected his second PGA title in as…

New golf event gives Asian amateurs shot at Masters, Open

Mon February 16, 2009, 07:33 AM

=(Picture)=International golf officials have announced a major new tournament for Asian amateurs with the winner earning a coveted spot at next year's US Masters. The winner of the inaugural Asian Amateur Championship, to be…

Birdie binge lifts Johnson to lead but Weir, Goosen lurk

Sun February 15, 2009, 06:44 AM

Dustin Johnson, an American in his second PGA season, birdied all five par-5 holes for a five-under 67 and a four-stroke lead after 54 holes at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Johnson stood on 15-under 201 after Saturday's…

Birdie binge lifts Johnson to lead at Pebble Beach

Sun February 15, 2009, 01:52 AM

Dustin Johnson, an American in his second PGA season, birdied all five par-5 holes for a five-under 67 and a four-stroke lead after 54 holes at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Johnson stood on 15-under 201 after Saturday's…

Japanese teen star Ishikawa ready for US PGA debut

Sat February 14, 2009, 12:29 PM

Japanese teen golf sensation Ryo Ishikawa vowed Saturday to make the cut at the Northern Trust Open in his US PGA debut next week, in the run-up to his Masters challenge. "I have always aimed to fight over four days at any…

Garrigus, Johnson share Pebble Beach lead

Fri February 13, 2009, 03:19 AM

Dustin Johnson launched his round with an eagle and never looked back as he seized a share of the first-round lead at the 6.1 million-dollar Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. The 24-year-old American carded a seven-under-par 65 to…

Watney birdies final hole to triumph at Buick Invitational

Mon February 09, 2009, 12:25 AM

Nick Watney birdied the 18th hole on Sunday to win the Buick Invitational by one stroke, capturing the second USPGA Tour title of his career. Watney was tied with John Rollins as they played the par-five finishing hole on the…

Villegas clings to lead at Buick golf Invitational

Sat February 07, 2009, 03:55 AM

Colombia's Camilo Villegas held off a surging John Rollins to stay atop the leaderboard after two rounds of the 5.3 million-dollar Buick Invitational. Villegas carded a 2-under 70 for an 11-under total of 133. He saw his…

Villegas vaults to Buick Invitational lead

Fri February 06, 2009, 01:02 AM

Camilo Villegas of Colombia carded a nine-under par 63 Thursday to seize the first-round lead in the 5.3 million-dollar Buick Invitational. Villegas, whose two US victories last year included the Tour Championship, was three…

Watney leads as Mickelson crashes out of FBR Open

Sat January 31, 2009, 03:07 AM

American Phil Mickelson failed to make the cut in his season debut, shooting a 73 in the second round of the six million dollar FBR Open. Mickelson, the fourth ranked player in the world, was well back of second round leader Nick…

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