Wilson, Rose tied for lead, Tiger five back
February 16, 2006Tiger Woods' quest to win his third consecutive tournament began Thursday at the Nissan Open. And while the world's No. 1 player was feeling under the weather, he was able to post a 2-under 69 at Riviera, putting him five strokes behind leaders Justin Rose and Dean Wilson.
Park takes early lead at SBS Open
February 16, 2006With all the attention focused on the youngsters, some veterans proved they still have plenty of game. Grace Park shot a bogey-free 6-under 66 on Thursday to take a two-stroke lead midway through the first round of the LPGA Tour's season-opening SBS Open. After heavy morning rain delayed the start of the tournament by 50 minutes and soaked the oceanside course, the players enjoyed sunny and calm conditions for most of the rest of the day.
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February 16, 2006Extract not available.
The Future of Golf Equipment is Near
February 16, 2006Human beings the size of cells swimming around in another man's body was viewed as somewhat far-fetched in 1966, of course, and it still seems implausible today.
Golf's Last Action Hero
February 16, 2006The life of today's typical golf course architect seems pretty mundane compared with what Robert Trent Jones Jr. has been up to for the last 30 years. Robert Trent Jones Jr. totters to the platform looking weary to say the least.
Women's Golf Finishes Fourth at Northrop Grumman
February 16, 200615, 2006 Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. - The Wake Forest women's golf team closed out its spring opener on Wednesday in fourth place at the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge.
Abery's dream run set to continue
February 16, 2006Abery begins the defence of his title on Thursday, joining the Sunshine Tour's leading professionals in the bid to win the second oldest professional golf tournament in South Africa.
Threesome trump wet Kempton Park
February 16, 2006During the last two weeks the golf course weathered some heavy storms.
Schwartzel hunting history at PGA
February 16, 2006Bland was the last player to retain his Order of Merit title, doing so in the seasons of 1989/90 and 1990/91. The 21-year-old Schwartzel won last season's Order of Merit thanks largely to his breakthrough victory in the dunhill championship.
Black golfers sparkle at PGA
February 16, 2006Black golfers sparkle at PGAPosted on 16 February 2006 - 19:38Anyone who has any doubt that golf development is on the right track in South Africa only has to look at the R2-million Telkom PGA Championship first round leaderboard.
Bordeaux boy leads Telkom PGA Champs
February 16, 2006Bourdy, who finished tied third in December's South African Open, dropped only one shot in a round of seven birdies.
UNLV Ranked Seventh In Coaches Poll
February 16, 2006UNLV Ranked Seventh In Coaches Poll Rebels begin spring season Feb. 22 in Hawaii. Feb.
Lehmann keeps options open
February 16, 2006United States Ryder Cup captain Tom Lehman says he has not ruled out the possibility of playing in this year's event at the K Club in Ireland.
Record beckons for Jimenez
February 16, 2006The Spaniard was on eight-under par through 17 holes when bad light forced play to called off after lightning and heavy run forced a delay of more than two hours in the afternoon.
Flint's sweet swing
February 16, 2006The game has changed and Flint is one of any number of fine young players with a quality swing.They - good swings - were a rarity in the days of Bowen and players relied on talent, hard work and feel.
SportsTicker Golf Notebook
February 16, 2006By Ticker Story February 16, 2006 SportsTicker Golf Editor BRISTOL, Connecticut (Ticker) - If Tiger Woods is going to make it three straight wins to start his 2006 season, he will have to earn win No. 1 at the Nissan Open.
Europe shows its strength
February 16, 2006By DOUG FERGUSON PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (
Thaworn steals the thunder
February 16, 2006Thaworn steals the thunder KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Thailand's Thaworn Wiratchant carded a seven-under-par 65 to take the lead in the thunderstorm disrupted first round of the $1.25 million Maybank Malaysian Open on Thursday.
LPGA Tour opens without Wie
February 16, 2006By JAYMES SONG KAHUKU, Hawaii (AP) - Paula Creamer opens her second LPGA Tour season stronger, more relaxed and with even bigger expectations. That might be bad news for her opponents in the season-opening SBS Open.
Stankowski leads at Cdn Q-school
February 16, 2006Stankowski leads at Cdn Q-school CHINO HILLS, Calif. ( CP) - Tom Stankowski set the tone early during the opening round of the Canadian Tour's winter qualifying school on Tuesday. The native of Santa Barbara, Calif.
ADT Points: LPGA Playoffs 2006
February 16, 2006New to the LPGA Tour in 2006 is the debut of the LPGA Playoffs 2006, which culminates at the ADT Championship.
Ernie Els Makes PGA Tour Debut at Riviera
February 16, 2006LOS ANGELES -- Ernie Els felt as though he was on foreign territory, and in some respects he was.
Sobel: More than Tiger
February 16, 2006Extract not available.
Harig: Woods is leader of pack
February 16, 2006It is more than a week later, and we are still wondering how he did it. How he won a tournament in which he sprayed his drives all over the Middle East.
Kreidler: Tiger only getting better
February 16, 2006Horrifying news! Tiger is better. Better than the opposition? Well, certainly, but that doesn't qualify as breaking news. Tiger Woods hits the Nissan Open in L.A. this week having entered, and won, two tournaments in 2006.
PGA Tour closing in on deal for two California events
February 16, 2006In announcing a revamped schedule for 2007, the PGA Tour originally referred to events after the FedEx Cup as the 'Quest for the Card,' later changing it to the 'Fall Series.' Perhaps another slogan it should consider is 'Go West, Young Man.'
Woods Off To Erratic Start
February 16, 2006But they will definitely be seen practising together. Among captain Tom Lehman's ideas for the K Club near Dublin and America's attempt to avoid an unprecedented third successive defeat is for his team to display a united front.
Ill Woods digs deep in California
February 16, 2006Tiger Woods cards a two-under 69 in the first round of the Nissan Open, despite suffering from flu.
"Charles Howell could be an outside tip for the Masters, he's got bundles of talent" - TV
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Albatross hushes Long
February 16, 2006New Zealander Michael Long admits being unhappy with the shot that netted him an albatross on the opening day at the Jacob's Creek Open in Adelaide.
Flint takes the lead
February 16, 2006Both players scored six bogies and a bogey.Johnnie Walker Classic champion Kevin Stadler is in the hunt and part of four-man group on four under.
Monty to headline Shanghai but Els a no-show
February 16, 2006Other top names confirmed for the 1.5 million US dollar event from April 20-23 include Miguel Angel Jimenez, Thomas Bjorn and Nick Faldo, while Zhang Lian-wei will be flying the home flag.
Greenkeepers set for showdown with K-Club owners
February 16, 2006Greenkeepers set for showdown with K-Club owners Posted on 16 February 2006 - 17:48Greenkeepers at Ireland's K-Club are readying themselves for a showdown over pay and working conditions seven months before the course hosts the Ryder Cup. '
Lehman keeps Cup playing options open
February 16, 2006Lehman keeps Cup playing options open Posted on 16 February 2006 - 06:00US Ryder Cup captain Tom Lehman has not ruled out the possibility of making the 12-man team for this year's event in Ireland.
Roberts Rules of Order
February 16, 2006AP Photo Loren Roberts has three Champions Tour wins in just eight starts. ( AP Photo/Eric Gay) In his best days on the PGA Tour, Loren Roberts was the 'Boss of the Moss,' a tribute to his considerable skills as a putter.
Northern California in PGA Tour's sights
February 16, 2006As PGA Tour officials map out their future, they clearly have one eye on Northern California. The Tour is seriously considering bringing the Presidents Cup to Harding Park in 2009, sources said.
Ernie hopes for a new script on return to US PGA tour
February 16, 2006LOS ANGELES Ernie Els returns to the US PGA Tour for the first time in eight months today. He could not have picked a more appropriate setting than Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.
Els returns to US PGA Tour at Riviera
February 16, 2006Els returns to US PGA Tour at Riviera LOS ANGELES (AFP) - A re-focused Ernie Els returns to the US PGA Tour this week for the first time since a knee injury that sidelined the South African for four months last year.
Perestroika, Comrades
February 16, 2006PERESTROIKA, COMRADES:Golf for many years was considered a game played by only the affluent that had the time and financial means to devote to such efforts.
Jimnez's Charge Halted By Darkness in Malaysia
February 16, 2006Extract not available.
Players seek records at PGA
February 16, 2006The odds are stacked in favour of new records being written in this week's Telkom PGA Championship at Country Club Johannesburg's picturesque Woodmead course over the next four days.
Still chasing Annika
February 16, 2006Her rivals young, hip and hungry eagerly assembled this week at the SBS Open in Hawaii for the start of an already attention-grabbing LPGA Tour season. Fittingly, Annika Sorenstam again stands high above the fray.
Ernie Els Makes PGA Tour Debut at Riviera
February 16, 2006LOS ANGELES -- Ernie Els felt as though he was on foreign territory, and in some respects he was.
Roberts aims for hat trick
February 16, 2006He hasn't lost that skill in less than a season as a senior golfer. Because he hasn't, he might become 'The Sheriff' of the Champions Tour. That's an old term created by Lee Trevino a decade ago to describe the best player in senior golf.
Open Champ Limited in U.S. Play
February 16, 2006Now here's a dilemma that is more than a little perplexing: the defending U.S. Open champion wants to get into more U.S. tournaments.
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Ernie Els Makes PGA Tour Debut at Riviera
February 16, 2006By DOUG FERGUSON AP Writer Ernie Els felt as though he was on foreign territory, and in some respects he was.
Ernie Els makes PGA Tour debut at Riviera
February 16, 2006LOS ANGELES -- Ernie Els felt as though he was on foreign territory, and in some respects he was.
Ernie Els Makes PGA Tour Debut at Riviera
February 16, 2006By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer February 16, 2006, 4:42 AM EST LOS ANGELES -- Ernie Els felt as though he was on foreign territory, and in some respects he was.
Notes: Vijay, Lefty Feud; Jack at Masters?
February 16, 2006Vijay Singh didn't like the length of Phil Mickelson's spikes at the Masters.
Hawaiian Heat Sets Off Fireworks
February 16, 2006The player who won the hole outright would win immunity, but if both players tied on the hole each would be forced into the Elimination Challenge.
Woods Tries to Keep Streak Alive, End Another
February 16, 2006PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. -- Tiger Woods has a couple of streaks going in opposite directions.
Miyazato Mania Headed for LPGA
February 16, 2006She says that she is 5-feet, 2-inches tall. That's if she's standing on cement, wearing golf shoes with those super-long Phil Mickelson spikes.More so, she's a legit 5 feet - 60 inches from head to toe.
Men's Golf Finishes a
February 16, 2006Men's Golf Finishes a Strong Fall Season Thursday, December 01, 2005 GOFF NAMED GOLFWEEK GOLFER OF THE WEEK - New Mexico State senior Robert Goff was named Men's Golf of the Week by GolfWeek.com.
Men's Golf Off to Great Start in Spring
February 16, 2006He finished just one stroke behind the titleist.Other men's nominees included: Ryan McDonald, Fresno State and Trey McNeill, Louisiana Tech.
Woods tries to keep one streak, end another
February 16, 2006Tiger Woods has a couple of streaks going in opposite directions. The one getting most of the attention is his 2-0 start to 2006, playoff victories in the Buick Invitational and the Dubai Desert Classic that take expectations even higher.
18 Holes With...PGA Professional Todd Yoshitake, Head Professional, Riviera Country Club
February 16, 2006Auclair, Junior Editor 02.15.2006 10:00 am (EST) There are few tournaments that have been around for 80 years. Even fewer are the number of tournaments that can boast that neither Jack Nicklaus nor Tiger Woods are included on its list of champions.
Big-hitting Stenson of Sweden arrives at Riviera as a rapidly rising star
February 16, 2006PA) -- Seven months ago, Henrik Stenson had never played a golf tournament in America. Now he gets called in to speak to the media before he has even hit a shot.
Interview with 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup Captain Tom Lehman
February 16, 2006Ryder Cup Captain] Tom Lehman with us. I guess we'll just let you open up some general thoughts about the team as it's shaping up this year and open it up for some questions. TOM LEHMAN: Well, I'm not sure what to say.
Interview with Ernie Els
February 16, 2006Give us an idea how you have been overseas playing; give us some thoughts how you have been playing. ERNIE ELS: It's good to be back. It's been quite a while, ever since the U.S. Open, I guess. It's been six months.
Woods tries to keep one streak alive at the Nissan Open, but end another
February 16, 2006AP) -- Tiger Woods has a couple of streaks going in opposite directions. The one getting most of the attention is his 2-0 start to 2006, playoff victories in the Buick Invitational and the Dubai Desert Classic that take expectations even higher.
A rare sighting: Els makes PGA Tour debut at Riviera
February 16, 2006(02-16) 00:27 PST Los Angeles (AP) -- Ernie Els felt as though he was on foreign territory, and in some respects he was.
Wiratchant beats storms to lead
February 16, 2006Thaworn Wiratchant fires a 65 to lead the Malaysian Open before a storm suspends the opening day's play.
All Wales bids for Golfing Legacy Fund
February 16, 2006All Wales bids for Golfing Legacy Fund Ryder Cup Wales has earmarked more than 1.2 million to support new grassroots golfing facilities. Fifteen projects have been short listed, all designed to attract more people into the game. '
Mediation service from BIGGA
February 16, 2006Mediation service from BIGGA The British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association has reacted to the high level of employment disputes and unfair dismissal tribunals in the golf industry by introducing a new service. '
Marcus White joins IrriPlan
February 16, 2006Marcus White joins IrriPlan IrriPlan traces its origins back to the formation of Wardle Associates in 1994. Its current projects include the Kidd designed St. Andrews 'No.7 course' and the Tom Doak design at Archerfield. '
PowaKaddy signs new deal with PGAsE
February 16, 2006Fifteen projects have been short listed, all designed to attract more people into the game. '
Footjoy's new Signboy TV campaign
February 16, 2006Signboy TV campaign Accompanying SignBoy in this year's advertising campaign are some of the world's leading players including Vijay Singh, Ernie Els, Adam Scott and Luke Donald. The commercials can be viewed on-line using the link below. '
Deacon Golf Team Kicks Off Spring Season Saturday
February 16, 200614, 2006 Wake Forest, ranked 11th nationally and coming off a successful fall season, kicks off the 2006 campaign Saturday and Sunday at the Florida Gator Invitational in Gainesville, FL.
Next Fry's special: PGA Tour?
February 16, 2006By Barry Witt and Eric PinkelaMercury News One of America's most mysterious golf courses -- The Institute in Morgan Hill -- is now the subject of behind-the-scenes talks about bringing the first PGA Tour event to the South Bay as soon as 2007.
Pay to play golf tour launches in Australia
February 16, 2006What's on this week The difference between success and failure in professional golf can often be put down to lack of opportunity.
Parry backs long hitters at Jacob's Creek
February 16, 2006The 40-year-old predicts players that are adept at striking the long ball will have a distinct advantage at Royal Adelaide. '
Harrington favourite for Malaysian Open
February 16, 2006Harworth designed both layouts at the 36 hole Kuala Lumpur Country Club while a member of the Nelson Wright design team and has been prolific in golf course design in Asia since moving to Singapore in 1990.
Intriguing LPGA battle looms at Turtle Bay
February 16, 2006For most, this is the first event of the year although there are several who took advantage of the chance to play the ANZ Ladies Masters in Australia as a warm up to two consecutive events in Hawaii.
Long leads with albatross at Jacob's Creek
February 16, 2006He made the most of near-perfect conditions playing in the morning round at the Royal Adelaide Golf Club to tear up the course with a six-under par 66 that included an amazing albatross on the 455 metre par-five 15th.
Show of strength
February 16, 2006PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (
Jacobsen thinks area ready for PGA event
February 16, 2006I think we could host a PGA Tour event. ' Everybody knows that Naples, Florida, is really the Palm Springs of the East.
Pressel, Miyazato highlight LPGA opener
February 16, 2006KAHUKU, Hawaii - Paula Creamer opens her second LPGA Tour season stronger, more relaxed and with even bigger expectations.
Shelbourne plans to reopen in time for Ryder Cup
February 16, 2006IN March 2005 the iconic Shelbourne hotel, which has traded for 180 years, closed for a major new refurbishment. Snapped up by a business consortium with deep pockets, it is undergoing extensive renovation.
Live: Malaysian Open
February 16, 2006The latest scores from round one in Kuala Lumpur.
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Happy Harrington at home in Kuala Lumpur
February 16, 2006Extract not available.
European Tour Weekly 405
February 16, 2006Extract not available.
Dougherty to Defend at Singapore Masters Crown
February 16, 2006Extract not available.
Woods aims to keep streak alive with elusive Nissan Open title
February 16, 2006Woods aims to keep streak alive with elusive Nissan Open title Feb. 15, 2006GolfWeb Wire Services LOS ANGELES -- Tiger Woods has a couple of streaks going in opposite directions.
Analysis of Woods at the Nissan Open
February 16, 2006By Mike VittiPGA TOUR staff Since turning pro in 1996, Tiger Woods has played in the Nissan Open eight times. The native Californian also played in the tournament twice as an amateur.
Notes: Best putters getting the trophies on TOUR
February 16, 2006Notes: Best putters getting the trophies on TOUR Feb. 15, 2006 "While everyone seems to be talking about distance, the last two PGA TOUR winners -- J.B.
Weir shares secrets of Riviera's closing three
February 16, 2006Weir shares secrets of Riviera's closing three Feb. 15, 2006 Legends of stage and screen, as well as some of golf's own most storied characters, have walked the fairways at venerable Riviera Country Club in the years since it first opened in 1927.
Who to watch at the Nissan Open
February 16, 2006By Mike VittiPGATOUR.com Staff Riviera Country Club hosts the Nissan Open this week. The par-71 layout measures 7,078 yards and -- like a lot of the older courses -- challenges players to use every shot in their repertoire.
Long leads in Adelaide
February 16, 2006Having started on the ninth, he backed up the albatross with an eagle on the second and birdie on the fourth.Surprisingly, in a day where birdies have been easy to come by, the Kiwi managed only par on the remaining holes.
Clijsters, Mauresmo headline Proximus Diamond Games tennis
February 16, 2006By Ticker Story February 14, 2006 ANTWERP, Belgium (Ticker) - Kim Clijsters may get another shot at Amelie Mauresmo. But first, the top two seeds will have to navigate the draw at the Proximus Diamond Games tennis tournament.
Nadal makes season debut at Marseille tennis
February 16, 2006By Ticker Story February 14, 2006 MARSEILLE, France (Ticker) - After taking the ATP Tour by storm last year, Rafael Nadal was forced to take some time off.
Roddick in action Tuesday at SAP Open tennis
February 16, 2006By Ticker Story February 14, 2006 SAN JOSE, California (Ticker) - American Andy Roddick begins what he hopes will be a run toward a third straight SAP Open title when he plays Spaniard Guillermo Garcia-Lopez on Tuesday night.
Roddick headlines SAP Open tennis field
February 16, 2006Roddick, who is 14-2 at this event, will meet Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in the first round. The Spaniard moved up 24 spots to 88th in the world rankings after ousting Andre Agassi in the quarterfinals at Delray Beach two weeks ago.
Coria, Ferrero survive Monday at Copa Telmex tennis
February 16, 2006By Ticker Story February 14, 2006 BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Ticker) - Guillermo Coria and Juan Carlos Ferrero nearly had short stays at the Copa Telmex tennis tournament.
Pressel all business as pro debut nears
February 16, 2006Pressel all business as pro debut nears by GREG STODA, The Palm Beach Post Morgan Pressel was the runner-up at this year's U.S. Women's Open. (
Young stars could change business of golf
February 16, 2006Young stars could change business of women's golf February 15, 2006 Last update 9:28:59 PM Young stars could change business of women's golf by Jerry Potter, USA TODAY Paula Creamer is no ordinary teenager.
Chasing Annika
February 16, 2006Chasing Annika by Tom Spousta, USA TODAY Annika Sorenstam, right, and Paula Creamer, left, finished 1-2 on the LPGA money list last year. (
Weir on closing at Riviera
February 16, 2006Legends of stage and screen, as well as some of golf's own most storied characters, have walked the fairways at venerable Riviera Country Club in the years since it first opened in 1927.
Top putters soaring on TOUR
February 16, 2006"While everyone seems to be talking about distance, the last two PGA TOUR winners -- J.B. Holmes and Arron Oberholser -- took the fewest putts in the field in winning at the FBR Open and AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, respectively. "
Harrington trusts to experience
February 16, 2006For David Garland, the tournament director, it has been one thing after another in the run-up to this week's Maybank Malaysian Open. A daily outbreak of thunder and lightning and yesterday, on the eve of the tournament, a dose of chickenpox.
Woods can draw inspiration
February 16, 2006This is home to Tiger Woods, Riviera Country Club in southern California a mile inland from the ocean. Or, since he grew up 45 minutes' drive away down Interstate 405, close enough to be considered home. '
Woods ready for Riviera
February 16, 2006LOS ANGELES -- Tiger Woods has a couple of streaks going in opposite directions.
Colorful golf balls are all the rage in 2006
February 16, 2006Pearlescent pink, optic yellow, Quartz blue and raspberry are just some of the wild colors exploding on the golf ball scene in 2006.
Tiger, Els resume their rivalry at Riviera
February 16, 2006LOS ANGELES - Tiger Woods and Ernie Els resume their rivalry in this week's Nissan Open at Riviera Country Club, a tournament and venue where both players have experienced golfing highs and lows.World No.
Streaking Tiger faces nemesis this week
February 16, 2006I've played some good golf, but not my best stuff. And this track, you've got to hit the ball well.
writes Tim Rosaforte
February 16, 2006Digging out, and digging up storylines of '06 Els ready for a big week at the Nissan Open If you're living in the Northeast and digging out from the Blizzard of '06, don't be disheartened.
Brian Wacker says Tiger will beat Ernie again
February 16, 2006Can Tiger go 3-for-3?
Fantasy Focus: Luke Donald
February 16, 2006By John Antonini Golf World February 17, 2006 The toughest thing about predicting the winner of the Nissan Open is you can't use last year's tournament as a guide.
Tiger unveils learning center
February 16, 2006He had begun to fulfill his father's bold prophecy a decade ago that his son would change the world. Woods last Friday christened the Tiger Woods Learning Center, a 35,000-square-foot, high-tech complex in Anaheim, Calif.,