Golf
- Lee Westwood of England wins Dubai, money titles
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Associated Press Writer
Updated: 11/22/09 3:39 PM Lee Westwood of England became Europe's No. 1 golfer on Sunday after winning the Dubai World Championship by six strokes. (Updated: 11/22/09 3:39 PM )
- Rain forces LPGA Tour Championship to 54 holes
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/21/09 8:41 PM More rain on already saturated grounds at The Houstonian Country Club washed out play at the LPGA Tour Championship on Saturday, forcing tour officials to cut the season-ending event to 54 holes. (Updated: 11/21/09 8:41 PM )
- Lee Westwood of England wins Dubai, money titles
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The Associated Press
Updated: 11/22/09 10:01 AM Lee Westwood of England became Europe's No. 1 golfer on Sunday after winning the Dubai World Championship by six strokes. (Updated: 11/22/09 10:01 AM )
- Rain forces LPGA Tour Championship to 54 holes
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The Associated Press
Updated: 11/21/09 5:01 PM More rain on already saturated grounds at The Houstonian Country Club washed out play at the LPGA Tour Championship on Saturday, forcing tour officials to cut the season-ending event to 54 holes. (Updated: 11/21/09 5:01 PM )
- Westwood has 2-shot lead after 3rd round in Dubai
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The Associated Press
Updated: 11/21/09 8:21 AM Lee Westwood held on to his two-shot lead at the Dubai World Championships after shooting a 6-under 66 Saturday in the third round. (Updated: 11/21/09 8:21 AM )
- Wie withdraws from LPGA event with ankle injury
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/19/09 9:26 PM Michelle Wie withdrew from the LPGA Tour Championship on Thursday after hobbling through her first round on a sprained left ankle. (Updated: 11/19/09 9:26 PM )
- Rain cuts short round 2 at LPGA Tour Championship
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/20/09 6:41 PM Sophie Gustafson has moved within two shots of leader Lorena Ochoa at the weather-delayed LPGA Tour Championship. (Updated: 11/20/09 6:41 PM )
- Allenby shoots 7-under 65 for 1-shot lead in Dubai
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Associated Press Writer
Updated: 11/19/09 9:16 AM Robert Allenby of Australia shot a 7-under 65 Thursday for a one-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai World Championship, while Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy vied for the European Tour money title. (Updated: 11/19/09 9:16 AM )
- LPGA Championship moves to Locust Hill in New York
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Associated Press Writer
Updated: 11/18/09 2:58 PM The LPGA Championship will be held at Locust Hill golf course in suburban Rochester for one year next June, with supermarket chain Wegmans replacing McDonald's as sponsor of the season's second major. (Updated: 11/18/09 2:58 PM )
- Giving new definition to being on tour
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AP Golf Writer
Updated: 11/17/09 3:51 PM Tiger Woods first made his move in the Australian Masters in the middle of the opening round, getting his name on the leaderboard next to a player named "Jordan" that even some of the local fans did not recognize. (Updated: 11/17/09 3:51 PM )
- US Magistrate denies restraining order to Barron
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/16/09 7:59 PM A U.S. magistrate has denied a temporary restraining order sought by a golfer trying to block a one-year doping ban by the PGA Tour long enough to let him play at a qualifying tournament in Houston. (Updated: 11/16/09 7:59 PM )
- ShopRite Classic returning after 3 year absence
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/16/09 1:29 PM After losing at least seven tournaments since 2007, the LPGA is renewing an old acquaintance. The ShopRite Classic is returning to the LPGA lineup next year with a $1.5 million pure. (Updated: 11/16/09 1:29 PM )
- AREA GOLF
Updated: 11/16/09 7:08 AMGREENWOOD: Four Person Scramble —Betty Grimes-Mike Wills-Tim Balz-Brian Bowen 36. (Updated: 11/16/09 7:08 AM )
- Wie breaks through for first title
- ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updated: 11/16/09 7:08 AM GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Michelle Wie won her first LPGA Tour title, fulfilling the promise of a decade with a 3-under 69 Sunday for a two-stroke victory over Paula Creamer in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational. (Updated: 11/16/09 7:08 AM )
- 5-time champ Watson gets British Open exemption
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/16/09 9:09 AM Tom Watson's place in the next five British Opens is safe after the Royal & Ancient's decision to change one of its exemption rules. (Updated: 11/16/09 9:09 AM )
- At long last, Michelle Wie gets 1st LPGA Tour win
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/16/09 9:09 AM Michelle Wie, LPGA Tour champion. (Updated: 11/16/09 9:09 AM )
- Stephen Ames wins in playoff at Disney
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Associated Press Writer
Updated: 11/16/09 9:09 AM Stephen Ames was munching on sliders and drinking a few beers at his coach's house Saturday night when he realized that he needed all the help he could get to make his final round of the year a special one. (Updated: 11/16/09 9:09 AM )
- Tiger wins for first time in Australia
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AP Golf Writer
Updated: 11/16/09 9:09 AM Tiger Woods gave the record crowds at the Australian Masters everything they could have wanted with his victory Sunday, except a definitive answer when he would return. (Updated: 11/16/09 9:09 AM )
- At long last, Michelle Wie gets 1st LPGA Tour win
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/15/09 7:59 PM Michelle Wie won her first LPGA Tour title, fulfilling the promise of a decade with a 3-under 69 Sunday for a two-stroke victory over Paula Creamer in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational. (Updated: 11/15/09 7:59 PM )
- AREA GOLF
Updated: 11/14/09 8:07 AMHOLES IN ONE Joe Trankle, on the 188-yard seventh hole at Wanalah CC with a 4-hybrid. Greg Nowicki, on the 127-yard third hole at Terry Hills with a pitching wedge. Dennis Wnuk, on the 144-yard eighth hole at the Links at Ivy Ridge, with a 7-iron. (Updated: 11/14/09 8:07 AM )
- Bourdy takes 2-stroke lead at Hong Kong Open
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Associated Press Writer
Updated: 11/14/09 5:29 AM Gregory Bourdy of France shot a bogey-free 7-under 63 on Saturday to take the lead heading into the final round of the $2.5 million Hong Kong Open. (Updated: 11/14/09 5:29 AM )
- Tiger puts on a show to win Down Under
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AP Golf Writer
Updated: 11/15/09 1:39 AM Tiger Woods gave record crowds at Kingston Heath what they wanted to see - exquisite shots and a closing round of 4-under 68 to win the Australian Masters on Sunday for his seventh victory of the year. (Updated: 11/15/09 1:39 AM )
- Wie, Kerr share lead after three rounds
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AP Sports Writer
Updated: 11/14/09 7:39 PM Michelle Wie moved into position for her first LPGA Tour victory, shooting a 2-under 70 on Saturday in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational for a share of the third-round lead with Cristie Kerr. (Updated: 11/14/09 7:39 PM )
- Shin leads Ochoa Invitational after 66
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/13/09 7:14 PM Jiyai Shin has shot a 6-under 66 for the second-round lead at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational. (Updated: 11/13/09 7:14 PM )
- McNeill shares lead at Disney Classic
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Associated Press Writer
Updated: 11/14/09 5:34 PM George McNeill stepped onto the 18th tee with a two-stroke lead, and was surprisingly still feeling good after just making bogey. (Updated: 11/14/09 5:34 PM )
- Former No. 1 Duval likely losing PGA Tour card
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Associated Press Writer
Updated: 11/13/09 6:39 PM David Duval walked off the course on Friday, his trademark shades glaring, his smile still resonating after a year that showed much promise only to end in such disappointment. (Updated: 11/13/09 6:39 PM )
- Attorney: Barron files suit to stop PGA suspension
- The Associated Press
Updated: 11/13/09 4:34 PM The PGA Tour's first-ever suspension for violation of its anti-doping rules wound up in federal court on Friday where attorneys for a 40-year-old journeyman tried to block the one-year ban. (Updated: 11/13/09 4:34 PM )
- Tiger packs in the fans Down Under
- ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updated: 11/13/09 6:45 AM MELBOURNE, Australia—Seve Benson has never seen so many people on a golf course. Some 10,000 fans lined both sides of the 10th fairway Thursday morning as the sun was still climbing over Melbourne. (Updated: 11/13/09 6:45 AM )
- Rose takes early lead
Updated: 11/13/09 6:45 AM• LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Justin Rose shot a 7-under 65 to take the lead in the Children’s Miracle Network Classic in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Greg Owen and Casey Wittenberg were one shot back. (Updated: 11/13/09 6:45 AM )
- Tiger falls into a share of the lead
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AP Golf Writer
Updated: 11/14/09 2:34 AM Tiger Woods lost his three-shot advantage in six holes Saturday in the Australian Masters. By the end of the day, he was happy to simply be tied for the lead with Greg Chalmers and James Nitties. (Updated: 11/14/09 2:34 AM )