Tiger Woods holed six birdies as he made a solid start to his PGA Tour season in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in California.
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Sterne just pleased to be back
Richard Sterne admits he is delighted to be back playing again having missed almost a year with a chronic arthritis problem.
Westwood storms one clear
Lee Westwood took the lead with a third-round 67 at the Dubai Desert Classic as Rory McIlroy and Thomas Bjorn faltered.
McIlroy and Bjorn tied in Dubai
Rory McIlroy and Thomas Bjorn share the halfway lead at the Dubai Desert Classic after an action-packed second round.
Ollie would put faith in Lawrie
Jose Maria Olazabal is adamant he would have no problem picking Paul Lawrie should the Scot maintain his hot early season form.
Cabrera-Bello wins in Dubai
Spaniard Rafael Cabrera-Bello shot a closing bogey-free 68 to win the Dubai Desert Classic by a shot from Lee Westwood and Stephen Gallacher.
Rafa leads, Rory lurks
Rafael Cabrera-Bello fired a blistering nine-under 63 to take the day one lead at the Dubai Desert Classic.
Mickelson charges to victory
Phil Mickelson shot a brilliant final round of 64 to secure victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in California.
Woods makes his move
Charlie Wi continued to set the pace at Pebble Beach but Tiger Woods forced his way into contention after round three.
Honda date for Woods
Tiger Woods has added the Honda Classic to his playing roster for the first time as a professional.
Padraig backing Tiger bid
Padraig Harrington believes that Tiger Woods will surpass Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 majors.
Daly targets top 60
John Daly hopes another big performance in the Middle East can earn him a return trip for one of golf's richest events.
Weekend winners
The story of Phil Mickelson's Pebble Beach win plus Sunday's other champions around the globe.
Wi holds halfway lead
South Korea's Charlie Wi holds a three-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Padraig seeks Pebble boost
After slipping to 93rd in the world rankings, Padraig Harrington knows he needs to start turning the corner fast.
Cabrera-Bello into Match Play
Dubai Desert Classic winner Rafael Cabrera-Bello has qualified for next week's Accenture Match Play.
Westwood tweets fury
Lee Westwood admitted he threw away a golden chance of victory at the Dubai Desert Classic.
Clarke names stand-in caddie
Darren Clarke has enlisted caddie Paul Morbey as he looks to halt a woeful run of form.
Sunday, 5 February 2012
Stanley - Nothing has changed
Kyle Stanley insists he never contemplated pulling out of this week's event in Phoenix following now infamous final-hole collapse.
Lawrie storms to four-shot victory
Paul Lawrie shot a bogey-free closing round of 65 to win the Commercialbank Qatar Masters by four shots in Doha.
Daly shocked at fast start
John Daly said taking the clubhouse lead with a five-under 67 on day one of the Qatar Masters came as a big surprise.
Qatar Masters R2 tee-times
Tee-off times in the second round of the European Tour's Commercialbank Qatar Masters, Doha GC, Doha, Qatar.
Bjorn back in love with golf
Rejuvenated Thomas Bjorn could be back in Europe's Ryder Cup team after a 10-year gap this September.
Lawrie edges one clear
Former champion Paul Lawrie moved into a one-stroke lead at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters after carding a second round 67.
Gonzalo burst secures lead
Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano produced a flying finish to snatch the lead from John Daly after the opening round of the Qatar Masters.
Mahan unfazed by G-Mac pairing
Hunter Mahan is adamant he will not be haunted by memories of the 2010 Ryder Cup when plays alongside Graeme McDowell in Qatar.
Wind wrecks round two in Doha
Strong winds ruined the second day of the Qatar Masters with less than three hours' action possible before play was called off.
Rock predicts Tiger roll
Robert Rock has backed Tiger Woods to make a rapid return to winning ways and feels the American is on course to add to his major haul.
Mickelson shrugs off poor results
Phil Mickelson is putting his poor early season performances behind him and starting afresh at this week's Phoenix Open.
Levin leads in Arizona
Spencer Levin grabbed a three-stroke lead at the halfway point of the Waste Management Phoenix Open in Arizona.
Poulter eyes fast start
Ian Poulter is in buoyant mood as he prepares to start his 2012 campaign at this week's Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Levin goes six clear
American Spencer Levin will take a six-shot lead into the final round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Macpherson handed US Open spot
The winner of the British amateur championship is to be awarded a place in the US Open.
Venues to host amateur showpiece
Royal Portrush and Carnoustie have been chosen to host the British Amateur championship in 2014 and 2015 respectively.
Early lead for Palmer
Ryan Palmer holds a narrow lead after the first round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Tour returns to Aloha Club
The European Tour will return to the Aloha Golf Club for the first time in four years when it plays host to the Open de Andalucia in March.
Rory driven to distraction
Rory McIlroy has admitted he will once again be working on his driving ahead of his return to competitive action in Dubai next week.
Monday, 30 January 2012
Stanley surges clear
American Kyle Stanley will take a five-stroke lead into the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.
Stanley vows to bounce back
Kyle Stanley insists he will be back despite suffering a heart-breaking final hole meltdown at Torrey Pines on Sunday.
Tiger upbeat despite defeat
Tiger Woods insists he was happy with his overall game despite losing out to Robert Rock.
Aldred input pleases Pod
Padraig Harrington is in a positive frame of mind at the start of the new season after working with 'guru' Dave Aldred.
Tiger shares lead in Abu Dhabi
Tiger Woods and Robert Rock lead the field by two shots after day three of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.
Clarke splits with caddie
Darren Clarke has parted company with caddie John Mulrooney, the man with whom he won The Open Championship at Sandwich last July.
Westwood battling niggles
World No.2 Lee Westwood has revealed he played the first two rounds of the Abu Dhabi Championship struggling with a neck injury.
Rankings rise for Rock
Robert Rock's victory in Abu Dhabi has powered him up the world rankings onto the verge of breaking into the top 50.
Rock bags Abu Dhabi title
Robert Rock claimed the biggest win of his career when lifting the Abu Dhabi Championship trophy on Sunday.
Weekend winners
We look back at a dramatic week's action in the Abu Dhabi Championship and the Farmers Insurance Open.
Record win for Ko
New Zealand amateur Lydia Ko has become the youngest winner of a professional tour event at 14 with victory in the New South Wales Open.
Stanley one clear at Torrey Pines
Kyle Stanley birdied his final hole on the South Course at Torrey Pines to earn a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Farmers Insurance Open.
Mickelson mystified by form
Phil Mickelson was mystified by his opening round 77 that saw him miss the cut at Torrey Pines, as he insists his game is in good shape.
Mahan joins jet-setters
Hunter Mahan is joining the jet-setting elite next week after accepting an invitation to play in the Qatar Masters.
Play-off joy for Snedeker
Brandt Snedeker won the Farmers Insurance Open after Kyle Stanley endured a final-hole meltdown to send the event into a play-off.
Olesen one ahead in Abu Dhabi
Unheralded Dane Thorbjorn Olesen is the surprise leader at the halfway stage of the Abu Dhabi Championship.
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Grace surges into top 100
Branden Grace has risen from 271st to 92nd in the latest world rankings after his back-to-back European Tour wins.
Double glory for Grace
Branden Grace won for the second week running as he held his nerve to edge out Ernie Els and Retief Goosen in a play-off at Fancourt.
Wilson holds his nerve
Mark Wilson overcame a nervy start at the Humana Challenge to secure his fifth PGA Tour title.
Olazabal delays Ryder picks
European captain Jose Maria Olazabal has revealed he will not name his Ryder Cup wild cards until August 27.
US trio set Humana pace
Mark Wilson fired a spectacular 62 to share the lead with Ben Crane and David Toms at the halfway stage of the Humana Challenge.
Olazabal added in Abu Dhabi
Jose Maria Olazabal is one of three players to be added to this week's field for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
McIlroy steals the show
Rory McIlroy outshone playing partners Tiger Woods and Luke Donald to share the lead after the opening round in Abu Dhabi.
Holmes glad to be back
Former Ryder Cup player JB Holmes resumes his career at Torrey Pines this week after undergoing brain surgery.
Monty predicts Tiger double
Colin Montgomerie feels Tiger Woods will get right back to his best in 2012 by winning two majors.
Rory aims to go one better
After finishing 11th, fifth, third and second in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, Rory McIlroy aims to improve again.
Donald seeks quick results
Luke Donald hopes hard practice and a change of equipment will reap instant rewards at the Abu Dhabi Championship.
Grace chasing win treble
South African Branden Grace goes for a third successive European Tour victory in Abu Dhabi.
Colsaerts, Grace one clear
Nicolas Colsaerts and Branden Grace will head into the final round of the Volvo Golf Champions event with a one-shot lead.
Mickelson WD opens up spot
Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from next month's Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona.
Woods - Oz show the key
Tiger Woods says his Australian Open performance was the big breakthrough in his comeback.
Quiros ready for return
Alvaro Quiros admits he may have to shake off some rust when he plays in the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship this week.
Garcia out to make his mark
Sergio Garcia is aiming to prove it is not just about Tiger Woods and the world's top four in Abu Dhabi.
Tiger to partner Rory and Luke
Tiger Woods will play alongside Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy for the first two rounds of this week's Abu Dhabi Championship.
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
Birdie blitz boosts Stricker
Steve Stricker will take a five-shot lead into the final round of the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii after a late flourish.
Laird boosts Ryder hopes
Martin Laird's bid for a Ryder Cup spot was boosted by a runners-up finish in Hawaii - but he still has plenty of work to do.
Hyundai R4 tee-times
Tee-off times in the final round of the US Tour's Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
Stricker rides Hawaii wave
Steve Stricker leads the the Tournament of Champions by five shots after a second-round 63 on the Plantation Course at Kapalua.
Basic, Gaunt set the pace
Neven Basic and Chris Gaunt shared the first-round lead in the Australasian final qualifying event for the Open Championship.
Stricker moves back into top five
Steve Stricker has climbed to fifth in the world rankings following his three-shot win in Hawaii.
Oosthuizen wins on home soil
Louis Oosthuizen defended his Africa Open title with a two-shot victory over fellow South African Tjaart van der Walt.
Stricker holds his nerve
Steve Stricker became the first PGA Tour winner of 2012 after he held on for victory at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions.
Noh raring to go
Rising star Noh Seung-yul is aiming to make an immediate impact when he begins life on the US Tour this week.
Africa Open
Louis Oosthuizen captured a second successive Africa Open title on Sunday. Here's the story in pictures.
Woods pencils in Pebble
Tiger Woods will make his 2012 US Tour debut at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am next month.
Sunday, 8 January 2012
Oosthuizen lays down a marker
Defending champion Louis Oosthuizen fired a blistering second round 62 to open a two-shot lead at the halfway point of the Africa Open.
Hyundai R2 tee-times
Tee-off times in the second round of the US Tour's Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
Louis shares Africa lead
Louis Oosthuizen and Tjaart Van Der Walt both birdied the 18th to grab a share of the lead at the Africa Open.
Casey suffers injury blow
Paul Casey dislocated his shoulder while snowboarding and faces two months out of action.
Masters field taking shape
A total of 92 players are set to start this year's Masters although that figure could rise between now and April.
Byrd soars in Hawaii
Defending champion Jonathan Byrd fired a seven-under-par 66 to secure a one-shot lead at the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.
NI stars welcome move
Northern Ireland's stars have welcomed the decision to bring top-class golf back to the country.
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Oosthuizen keeps focus
Louis Oosthuizen says he won't be distracted by the imminent arrival of his new baby when he defends his Africa Open title.
Sterne on the comeback trail
After nearly a year out of the game, Richard Sterne is set to make his return from injury at this week's Africa Open.
Aiken heads home charge
Home favourites Thomas Aiken and Retief Goosen set the early pace as the European Tour season got underway at the Africa Open.
Africa Open R1 tee-times
Tee-off times in the first round of the European Tour's Africa Open at East London in South Africa.
Tiger targets fast start
A refreshed and motivated Tiger Woods is seeking a fast start to the season in the Abu Dhabi Championship at the end of January.
Portrush to stage Irish Open
Royal Portrush Golf Club is to be unveiled as the new home of the European Tour's Irish Open on Friday.
R2D bonus pool slashed
The European Tour's Race to Dubai end-of-season bonus pool is being cut in half from ?4.8million to ?2.4 million.
Stars sit out PGA Tour opener
The PGA Tour's season-opening Tournament of Champions will once again be missing a number of big names this year.
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