Els has a mixed bag of memories at Riviera
February 14, 2006It's been eight months since we last saw Ernie Els on the PGA Tour. And it's fitting that his return will come at Riviera, the site of one of his bigger wins (a victory over Tiger in the 1999 Nissan Open) and biggest disappointments (a near-miss in the '95 PGA Championship).
Two new events for California in 2007?
February 14, 2006U.S. PGA Tour officials are closing in on deals that would bring two events to California in the autumn of 2007. One tournament would be in Fresno at Running Horse Golf Club, which is being designed by Jack Nicklaus II and is scheduled to open this autumn. What makes it unique is that the charitable partner will be U.S. war veterans. Running Horse club spokesman Tim Ummel said a California Veterans Home is being built adjacent to the gated community, with U.S.
Special GFW First Person
February 14, 2006By Donna Archer with Steve Eubanks Golf for Women March/April 2006 On the afternoon of April 13, 1969, my husband, George, was on the 18th green at Augusta National.
A love/hate relationship
February 14, 2006By Betty Cuniberti Golf For Women March/April 2006 I've played plenty of golf with men. There's no way not to--there are so many more of them. I love to play golf with men, except, of course, when I hate to play golf with men. Here's why.
Els picks perfect spot for PGA return
February 14, 2006He was 25 and a rising star, having captured his first major at Oakmont the previous summer by winning the U.S. Open in a three-man playoff.
Green named recipient of the PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism
February 14, 2006PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Ron Green Sr. of Charlotte, N.C.,
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February 14, 2006Demo Days LocatorFrom ,Your Guide to Golf.FREE Newsletter. Find Out Where, When Demo Days are Taking Place Demo days are one of the most effective tools for golfers to use to learn more about their equipment and their game.
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PGA Tour finally comes home
February 14, 2006By Jerry Potter, USA TODAY ORLANDO - The Big Break V: Hawaii, a golf reality show, made its debut this week on The Golf Channel and will run for 11 weeks. It's the latest in a series of original programs developed for the channel since 2003.
Dick Harmon, part of golf's top teaching family, dies
February 14, 2006Dick Harmon, part of golf's top teaching family, diesPALM DESERT, Calif. ( AP) - Dick Harmon, part of golf's most renowned teaching family and the son of former Masters champion Claude Harmon, died Friday. He was 58.
Creamer could change business of women's golf
February 14, 2006By Jerry Potter, USA TODAY Paula Creamer is no ordinary teenager. Paula Creamer is one of a crop of young LPGA stars who are capable of impacting the business side of golf.
McDowell set to face Woods at La Costa
February 14, 2006Extract not available.
Jaidee Chases Historic Hat-Trick
February 14, 2006Extract not available.
Europe shows its strength
February 14, 2006shows its strength DOUG FERGUSON Associated Press PEBBLE BEACH, CALIF. --
Hearn has high hopes for global swing
February 14, 2006Hearn has high hopes for global swing Canadian seeking return to PGA Tour MICHAEL GRANGE If this is February, then it must be Australia.Such is the itinerary of David Hearn, the golfer from Brantford, Ont.,
Oberholser alone at top
February 14, 2006Related item: Pebble Beach National Pro-Am scores) And then came the proud, peaceful stroll down the 18th fairway, the most famous closing hole in America. '
Breaking down the best
February 14, 2006He won three of his first four tournaments in 2003, missing only when he tied for fifth in the Nissan Open. ... The Nissan, which he is playing again this week at Riviera, always has been a stumbling block for Woods.
Widow: Archer illiterate
February 14, 2006'Despite years of effort, he never learned to read beyond a rudimentary level, and he never could write more than a few crude sentences,' Donna Archer wrote. ' Over the years, George had become incredibly adept at covering up his disability.'
Maiden PGA win for Oberholser
February 14, 2006Reuters PEBBLE BEACH Arron Oberholser survived a shaky finish to clinch his maiden PGA Tour victory by five shots at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am on Sunday. SAs Rory Sabbatini fired a closing 70 to finish alone in second place at 12 under.
Woods leads WGC-Accenture Match Play field
February 14, 2006Carlsbad, CA (Sports Network) - Tiger Woods remained the World's No. 1 player and he headlines the field for this year's World Golf Championships - Accenture Match Play Championship. The field was set Monday with No.
Oberholser, Stadler make big moves in World Rankings
February 14, 2006Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Arron Oberholser claimed the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am over the weekend and jumped 39 places in the latest Official World Golf Rankings.
Tiger still seeking first win in L.A
February 14, 2006Like singer Randy Newman, Tiger Woods loves L.A., though you know he just hates that he has never won his hometown event, the Nissan Open. It's not for a lack of trying.
Oberholser leads as Weir stumbles at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
February 14, 2006Oberholser opened up a big lead early on the front nine. On the par-5 second, Oberholser made a five-foot birdie while Weir hit his approach shot out of bounds and settled for a double-bogey.
Weir takes three-shot lead at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
February 14, 2006Spyglass Hill is one of the three golf courses used in the tournament's rotation and in the past it has played a big part in why Weir hasn't won this event.
Stadler back on top of Johnnie Walker Classic
February 14, 2006By Ticker Story February 11, 2006 PERTH, Australia (Ticker) - Kevin Stadler is one round away from being more than just the son of a famous golfer.
Oberholser, Weir share lead at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
February 14, 2006Weir, who has struggled at the course, shot a 3-under-par 69 to tie Arron Oberholser for the third-round lead at the $5.4 million AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Both golfers are at 17-under 199 and lead Luke Donald by six strokes.
Donald leads entering second round at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
February 14, 2006By Ticker Story February 10, 2006 PEBBLE BEACH, California (Ticker) - After a record-tying opening round, Luke Donald leads entering the second round of the the $5.4 million Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
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Oberholser, Stadler Soar in Rankings
February 14, 2006Arron Oberholser claimed the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am over the weekend and jumped 39 places in the latest Official World Golf Rankings. Oberholser cracked the top 50 as he moved to 41st in the new rankings.
Oberholser jumps to 41st in the rankings, while Stadler vaults into the top 100
February 14, 2006McDowell Interview with 2006 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am champion Arron Oberholser 02.13.2006 07:15 pm (EST) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (
PGA Tour Notebook: Memorial service set for longtime rules official Cagle
February 14, 2006McDowell Interview with 2006 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am champion Arron Oberholser By PGA.com news services 02.13.2006 07:23 pm (EST) A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 14 in Pensacola, Fla.,
Montgomerie faces old foe Elkington at Match Play
February 14, 2006Monty, of course, remembers only too well losing out to the Australian in a play-off for the US PGA Championship at the nearby Riviera club 12 years ago.
Tiger Woods already thinking about his Master stroke
February 14, 2006Posted on Tue, Feb. 14, 2006 PHILADELPHIA - Tiger Woods won 10 majors before age 30, more than any other golfer. Jack Nicklaus won 11 majors after he turned 30, more than anyone before or since.
AT&T win jumps Oberholser up to sixth in latest U.S. Ryder Cup Points Standings
February 14, 2006jumps Oberholser up to sixth in latest U.S. Points Standings if 0) 0) PGA Team USA Standings ers competing for a spot on the 2006 U.S. team will accumulate points through the 88th at Medinah. The 36th will be played Sept.
Stadler relaxed
February 14, 2006And although he's taking a low-key approach to the event, Stadler admits the Open is a handy tournament for ambitious players to win. '
Stadler hangs on in Classic
February 14, 2006American Kevin Stadler pulled off the biggest win of his fledgling career with an eagle on the last hole to clinch the Johnnie Walker Classic.
Isenhour looks to carry momentum on trek Down Under
February 14, 2006By Dave LagardePGATOUR.com Contributor Its a business trip for Tripp. Nothing more, nothing less, a long journey halfway around the world where he plans to make two important calls: one on Mr. Fairways, the other on Mr. Greens.
Postcards from the road - AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
February 14, 200613, 2006 - AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Editor's note: Gilles Samson and his wife, Suzette, always wanted to travel around the United States.
Shot making trumps power at Nissan Open
February 14, 2006And if you ask TI, Countrywide can do some brilliant branding for all of the PGA TOUR, because these days it looks like the target area off the tee for the card-carrying members is, well, countrywide.
Notes: Weibring brings bogey-free streak to ACE
February 14, 2006Notes: Roberts aims to go 3-for-3 in 2006 Feb.
MacGregor MacTec NVG2 Tour, Tour Edge Exotics, Nassau Cavity Back Wood
February 14, 2006By ROB SAUERHAFT Managing Editor (Equipment), GOLF MAGAZINE We like to imagine we could take our love handles and transplant them onto our biceps so we could flex at the beach and smash 350-yard drives.
Harrington happy on even keel
February 14, 2006Padraig Harrington will be teeing up half an hour later than everyone else in this morning's pro-am at the Kuala Lumpur Golf Club.
Former Masters champion was illiterate
February 14, 2006Over the years, George had become incredibly adept at covering up his disability."The 65-year-old Archer died in September. He won 12 times on the PGA Tour, including his 1969 victory at Augusta National. Mrs.
PGA: Oberholser Gets First Tour Win
February 14, 2006Oberholser Collects First PGA VictoryPOSTED: 4:18 am PST February 13, 2006PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- (
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Scott out to drive home point
February 14, 2006February 14, 2006 ADAM Scott will defend his Nissan Open title in Los Angeles this week determined to prove a point to US PGA Tour administrators.
Clubs look at synthetic greens
February 14, 2006AUSTRALIAN golf has moved cautiously into a new era with the first synthetic putting green installed at a championship-length course.
High expectations for pair
February 14, 2006February 14, 2006 THE strong showing of young Queenslanders Gavin Flint and Andrew Buckle at the Johnnie Walker Classic indicates a big year ahead for the former top amateurs.
Oberholser collects first PGA Tour victory
February 14, 2006Oberholser only managed a final-round, even-par 72 to finish at 17-under-par 271, but it was good for a five-shot win. ' To win at Pebble Beach in front of the home fans is awesome,' acknowledged Oberholser. ' The greens were firming up and fast.
Oberholser seals maiden PGA Tour victory at Pebble Beach
February 14, 2006The 31-year-old, who had been tied for the overnight lead with Canada's Mike Weir, fired a level-par 72 in bright sunshine at the Pebble Beach Golf Links to finish at 17-under 271.
Sirak Says: Oberholser enjoys the Pebble Beach way of life
February 14, 2006The Pebble way of life Oberholser enjoying himself on the course again PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- There is something about the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am that makes you not want to take golf so seriously -- and that's a good thing.
Oberholser seals maiden PGA Tour win
February 14, 2006Arron Oberholser fired a final-round 72 on Sunday to win the Pebble Beach Pro-Am by five shots over Rory Sabbatini, capturing his first PGA Tour victory. Oberholser finished with a 17-under total of 271, while Sabbatini closed with a 70 for 276.
Mrs. George Archer & a secret
February 14, 2006By Donna Archer with Steve Eubanks Golf for Women March/April 2006 On the afternoon of April 13, 1969, my husband, George, was on the 18th green at Augusta National.
Sirak: Oberholser's win at Pebble proves golf can be fun again
February 14, 2006PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- There is something about the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am that makes you want to not take golf so seriously -- and that's a good thing.
Weekly 18: Who are the top players without a PGA Tour win?
February 14, 2006Forget about Tiger Woods competing in only one of the first six PGA Tour events this season. Don't worry about Phil Mickelson skipping the Hawaii swing last month.
Oberholser earns first win at Pebble
February 14, 2006PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- Winning the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am met all of Arron Oberholser's expectations. AP Photo/Jeff ChiuWeir and Oberholser began the final round as co-leaders, but Oberholser ran away with the victory at Pebble Beach.
STRI opens door to 'fine turf heaven'
February 14, 2006STRI opens door to 'fine turf heaven' A groundbreaking article by one of STRI's leading agronomists reveals the secret of establishing the finer grasses within putting greens. It just might change the future of greenkeeping. '
Introducing Network Golf
February 14, 2006Introducing Network Golf Neil Cockbill, former Golf Services Secretary at the EGU, has launched a one-stop shop for professional advice and guidance. '
Europe at The Masters
February 14, 2006Europe at The Masters Steve Rider, part of the BBC Golf Team for over twenty years has produced a most fascinating look at The Masters, this time through European eyes. '
Europe shows its strength for Match Play
February 14, 2006PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -
Dream come true for Oberholser
February 14, 2006PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -
Tiger still seeking first win in L.A.
February 14, 2006Tiger Woods has won the first two times he's teed it up in 2006. But if he's going to make it three in a row, he's going to have to do something he's never done in his storied career — win his hometown event. Tom LaMarre looks at why Woods hasn't loved L.A. as a pro.