Sabbatini soars as Woods wobbles

February 17, 2006

South African Rory Sabbatini takes a four-shot lead at the Nissan Open as Tigers Woods and Ernie Els just make the cut.

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February 17, 2006

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PGA Grand Slam Returns to Kauai

February 17, 2006

KAHUKU, Hawaii -- The PGA Grand Slam of Golf, a made-for-TV event featuring the winners of the year's four majors, will return to Kauai this year, the tour said Friday.

Eaks Leads Watson, Others in Naples

February 17, 2006

NAPLES, Fla. -- R.W. Eaks posted a 7-under-par 65 Friday to grab a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the ACE Group Classic. Tom Watson, the reigning Senior British Open champion, posted a 6-under-par 66 to share second place.

Sabbatini Surges into Nissan Lead

February 17, 2006

PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. -- Once he could feel his toes on a frosty morning at Riviera, Rory Sabbatini was off and running Friday in the Nissan Open.

PGA Grand Slam of Golf Returns to Kauai

February 17, 2006

KAHUKU, Hawaii // The PGA Grand Slam of Golf, a made-for-TV event featuring the winners of the year's four majors, will return to Kauai this year, the tour said Friday.

Scott falters late

February 17, 2006

TWO late bogeys slowed Adam Scott's title defence while a heavy dose of flu hampered Tiger Woods at the Nissan Open today.

Jimenez leads Malaysian Open

February 17, 2006

SPAIN'S Miguel Angel Jimenez led the thunderstorm-affected Malaysian Open when the first round was completed today.

Campbell named Kiwi's best

February 17, 2006

US Open golf champion Michael Campbell has been named as New Zealand's sportsman of the year for 2005, the New Zealand Herald has reported.

PGA grand slam returns to Hawaii

February 17, 2006

THE PGA Grand Slam of Golf, a made-for-TV event featuring the winners of the year's four majors, will return to Kauai this year, the tour said today. PGA of America officials considered moving the elite four-man event to another city.

Park leads in Malaysia

February 17, 2006

The Welshman, at 13 under par, leads the Thai pair Thongchai Jaidee and Thammanoon Srirot by one shot after a second-round 64.

Els in battle to make cut

February 17, 2006

Sat 18 Feb 2006 Printer friendly Send to friend Els in battle to make cut MARK GARROD IN LOS ANGELES ERNIE Els battled to make the halfway cut as fellow South African Rory Sabbatini set the early pace in the Nissan Open second round yesterday.

Rose confident of displaying his ability to win

February 17, 2006

Sat 18 Feb 2006 Printer friendly Send to friend Rose confident of displaying his ability to win MARK GARROD IN LOS ANGELES JUSTIN Rose is in no doubt he has the game to win in America - and now he has given himself another chance.

New Renault Clio Competition

February 17, 2006

Click here for : * Regional weather * 3-day Outlook * City Forecasts Renault has already seen its three door New Clio on sale since October 2005, received to great acclaim by the Press and public alike.

Park leads SBS Open

February 17, 2006

Park leads SBS OpenPosted on 17 February 2006 - 13:53Grace Park shot a bogey-free 6-under 66 to take the clubhouse lead in the suspended first round of the US LPGA Tour's season-opening SBS Open in Hawaii on Thursday.

Rosales withdraws from SBS Open

February 17, 2006

Rosales withdraws from SBS OpenPosted on 17 February 2006 - 23:15Defending champion Jennifer Rosales withdrew from the US LPGA Tour's season-opening SBS Open midway through the second round on Friday with an injured finger on her right hand.

PGA Grand Slam of Golf returns to Kauai

February 17, 2006

PGA of America officials considered moving the elite four-man event to another city. A number of locations, including Las Vegas and the Caribbean, expressed interest in hosting the tournament. The 36-hole event will be played Nov. 21-22.

Rose shares Nissan lead

February 17, 2006

The Englishman claimed a share of the clubhouse lead with American Dean Wilson when play was suspended for the day due to bad light with eight players still to finish.

Park Storms Ahead In Malaysia

February 17, 2006

It was another storm-affected afternoon at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, with yesterday's heavy downpour leaving the course at the mercy of the European Tour professionals.

Rose, Wilson share early lead at Nissan Open

February 17, 2006

By Ticker Story February 16, 2006 By John Reger SportsTicker Contributing Writer PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Ticker) Justin Rose and Dean Wilson are tied for the lead at the $5.1 million Nissan Open midway through Thursday's first round.

Harrington, Jaidee headline Malaysian Open

February 17, 2006

By Ticker Story February 15, 2006 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (Ticker) - Padraig Harrington of Ireland hopes to dethrone Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee in the Maybank Malaysian Open, which begins Thursday at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club.

Jimenez leads in suspended first round of Maybank Open

February 17, 2006

By Ticker Story February 16, 2006 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (Ticker) - Only darkness was able to slow down Miguel Angel Jimenez in the first round of the $1.25 million Maybank Malaysian Open on Thursday.

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February 17, 2006

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February 17, 2006

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PGA grand slam returns to Hawaii

February 17, 2006

THE PGA Grand Slam of Golf, a made-for-TV event featuring the winners of the year's four majors, will return to Kauai this year, the tour said today. PGA of America officials considered moving the elite four-man event to another city.

Sabbatini in top gear

February 17, 2006

Rory Sabbatini is playing golf splendidly, as well as quickly. The man who made headlines for admonishing a partner for slow play was the early second-round leader of the Nissan Open at Riviera Country Club here in California.

Park strikes early to avoid wash-out

February 17, 2006

The tropical storms held off yesterday until David Park handed in the second-round 64 that left him 13 under par and holding the early halfway lead in the Maybank Malaysian Open.

PGA Grand Slam of Golf returns to Kauai, Hawaii this year, officials say

February 17, 2006

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Els Facing Anxious Wait

February 17, 2006

At three over par after nine holes of his second round there appeared little chance of the South African star extending the longest active cut streak on the American circuit. That goes back 24 events to the Bay Hill Invitational two years ago.

Woods eager to break 0-10 streak at Riviera

February 17, 2006

The last time he started off a year with two victories was in 2000, which has become his benchmark for dominance. Making it three in a row would mean getting rid of another streak that is getting under his skin.

Wilson, Rose tied for first-round lead

February 17, 2006

Wilson, Rose tied for first-round lead DOUG FERGUSON Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Dean Wilson has seen enough of the big hitters on the PGA Tour to realize there are tournaments that put him at a disadvantage.

Park sets early pace in Hawaii

February 17, 2006

Grace Park of South Korea hit a bogey-free 66 to grab the clubhouse lead before the first round of the LPGA SBS Open was suspended for bad light.

Sabbatini surges into the lead

February 17, 2006

It was an atypically cold Southern California morning. But even temperatures in the 40s couldn't cool off Rory Sabbatini. A run of five straight birdies helped put the South African atop the early leaderboard at the Nissan Open.

Rosales withdraws midway through second round

February 17, 2006

Defending champion Jennifer Rosales withdrew from the U.S. LPGA Tour's season-opening SBS Open midway through the second round on Friday with an injured finger on her right hand. Rosales was 5-over for the tournament and 3-over for the day when she withdrew at the turn. She was tied for 67th place to start the round. Her win last year at Turtle Bay Resort's Arnold Palmer Course was her second career victory on tour.

PGA Grand Slam of Golf returns to Kauai

February 17, 2006

The PGA Grand Slam of Golf, a made-for-TV event featuring the winners of the year's four majors, will return to Kauai this year, the tour said Friday. PGA of America officials considered moving the elite four-man event to another city. A number of locations, including Las Vegas and the Caribbean, expressed interest in hosting the tournament. The 36-hole event will be played Nov. 21-22. The purse was increased to $1.25 million from $1 million.

NU Defeats BYU at Tourney in Mexico

February 17, 2006

By Zach Leming Daily NebraskanLincoln, NE (CSTV U-WIRE) -- Following a fall campaign in which it placed in the top 10 in all five tournaments, the Nebraska women's golf team seems to have picked up right where it left off.

Gators Drop Three Spots in Final Round

February 17, 2006

By Jenna Marina Independent Florida AlligatorGainesville, FL (CSTV U-WIRE) -- After holding onto the No.

No. 5 Pepperdine Finishes Seventh at Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge

February 17, 2006

15, 2006 Palos Verdes, Calif. - Final Results in PDF FormatDownload Free Acrobat Reader Junior All-American Eileen Vargas carded an even-par 71 and No.

Strong Fall Sets ND Swinging Away at Spring Season

February 17, 2006

By Jack Thornton The ObserverNotre Dame, IN (CSTV U-WIRE) -- Anyone who has been in sports for a long time knows that a good first half can be wiped out by a sloppy second half.

Strong Fall Sets ND Swinging Away at Spring Season

February 17, 2006

By Jack Thornton The ObserverNotre Dame, IN (CSTV U-WIRE) -- Anyone who has been in sports for a long time knows that a good first half can be wiped out by a sloppy second half.

NU Defeats BYU at Tourney in Mexico

February 17, 2006

By Zach Leming Daily NebraskanLincoln, NE (CSTV U-WIRE) -- Following a fall campaign in which it placed in the top 10 in all five tournaments, the Nebraska women's golf team seems to have picked up right where it left off.

Arizona State Claims Top Spot at Regional Challenge

February 17, 2006

15, 2006 In the first tournament of their spring campaign, the Arizona State women's golf team placed first in the Northrup Grumman Regional Challenge.

Rose fires 64 to share lead in LA

February 17, 2006

Fri 17 Feb 2006 Printer friendly Send to friend Rose fires 64 to share lead in LA MARK GARROD JUSTIN Rose took a share of the early lead at the Nissan Open in Los Angeles yesterday.

Jimenez storms into lead at Malaysian Open

February 17, 2006

The Spaniard moved to eight under par after 17 holes before players were forced off. The 42-year-old was a shot clear of Asian Tour No 1 Thaworn Wiratchant, who fired eight birdies in the best completed round of 65.

Firing Oldcorn seals Alliance in Peebles

February 17, 2006

Fri 17 Feb 2006 Printer friendly Send to friend Firing Oldcorn seals Alliance in Peebles MARTIN DEMPSTER EUROPEAN Tour golfer Andrew Oldcorn made a winning appearance in the Edinburgh & East of Scotland Alliance at Peebles.

Time To Tee It Up

February 17, 2006

Time To Tee It Up No. 12 UNLV Opens Spring Season At Wildcat Invitational. Feb.

Nissan To Continue Its PGA Tournament

February 17, 2006

Nissan To Continue Its PGA Tournament by UPI Wire Feb 17, 2006 LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16, 2006 (UPI) -- Nissan North America, Inc., Thursday extended sponsorship of its PGA Tour event at Pacific Palisades, Calif., through 2010.

Jimenez Leads at Suspended Malaysia Open

February 17, 2006

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- European Ryder Cup player Miguel Angel Jimenez was 8 under with a hole to play when darkness forced the suspension of play Thursday in the first round of the Malaysian Open.

Flint Grabs Course-Record at Jacob's Creek

February 17, 2006

ADELAIDE, Australia -- Australia's Gavin Flint shot a course-record 8-under 64 at Royal Adelaide on Thursday to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Jacob's Creek Open, the second event on the Nationwide Tour schedule.

Rose driving hard to revive career

February 17, 2006

Justin Rose's fourth driver in four events this year brought the result he wanted yesterday when he took a share of the early lead at the Nissan Open in Los Angeles.

Els In Danger Of Early Exit

February 17, 2006

Three under par and going well after 16 holes of his first round, Els finished his opening day's work with two bogeys and, on his resumption this morning, quickly fell away to two over and joint 110th spot.

A closer look at Roberts' wins in '06

February 17, 2006

Loren Roberts looks to become the first player in history to open the Champions Tour season with three straight victories this week at The ACE Group Classic.

Park takes clubhouse lead at SBS Open

February 17, 2006

KAHUKU, Hawaii -- Grace Park shot a bogey-free 6-under 66 to take the clubhouse lead in the suspended first round of the LPGA Tour's season-opening SBS Open on Thursday.

New business objectives announced at The First Tee Annual Meeting

February 17, 2006

AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- The First Tee announced the successful completion of its five-year business objectives during The First Tee Annual Meeting at World Golf Village Thursday. Executive Director Joe Louis Barrow, Jr.

Rose, Wilson on Top at Nissan

February 17, 2006

PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. -- Justin Rose and Dean Wilson carded matching rounds of 7-under-par 64 Thursday to share the lead with round one of the Nissan Open suspended due to darkness. Two-time winner Fred Couples opened with a 5-under-par 66.

Armour, Levin Share Jacob's Creek Lead

February 17, 2006

ADELAIDE, South Australia -- Ryan Armour and Spencer Levin finished Friday's second round tied atop the leaderboard at the Jacob's Creek Open Championship.

Two-Time Defending Champ Back in Hunt

February 17, 2006

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- More lightning storms wreaked havoc with the second round of the Malaysian Open on Friday. On Thursday, it was a nearly three-hour stoppage that ultimately led to a suspension of play due to darkness.

What if Tiger Hit Fairways?

February 17, 2006

I know, I know, he does hit his fair share of fairways. But the number is just fair. On Thursday at the Nissan Open, Woods opened with 69 and hit 8 fairways. Granted, he was fighting a fever.

Gold Coast to host Srixon Champion of Champions

February 17, 2006

What's on this week National golfing titles are normally reserved for the best players in the land. Such titles are regularly fought out without the aid of handicaps to determine who may claim the right to be a National Champion.

US duo share Jacob's Creek halfway lead

February 17, 2006

Armour's eagle on the par five second was backed up by four birdies to give the 30 year old Ohio born golfer seven under and the lead toward the end of the day.

Round One Scores - Malaysian Open

February 17, 2006

Miguel Angel Jimenez Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate16 Feb - 19 Feb 2006CourseKuala Lumpur Golf & Country ClubLocationKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDefendingThongchai JaideeMoney1,250,000 ($USD)Tour websiteClick here Round o. -

Foote leads the way at Traralgon Pro-Am

February 17, 2006

Foote, from Keysborough Golf Club had the best round of his professional career, which included four birdies, two eagles and a very special hole in one, on his last hole of the day on his way to his eight under. '

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February 17, 2006

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Park is right on course

February 17, 2006

Welshman David Park admitted the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club course had aided his rise to the top of the leaderboard after the second round of the Maybank Malaysian Open.

Rose finally passes driving test

February 17, 2006

Justin Rose's fourth driver in four events this year had the desired effect when he took a share of the first round lead at the Nissan Open in Los Angeles.

No PGA tournament in Morgan Hill next year

February 17, 2006

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Park leads at SBS Open

February 17, 2006

Park leads at SBS Open by JAYMES SONG, Associated Press AP Photo Grace Park battled back injuries last year. (

Pressel all business on eve of pro debut

February 17, 2006

Pressel all business on eve of pro debut by GREG STODA, The Palm Beach Post Morgan Pressel was the runner-up at this year's U.S. Women's Open. (

Chasing Annika: LPGA tees off with crowd ready to challenge Sorenstam

February 17, 2006

Chasing Annika: LPGA tees off with crowd ready to challenge Sorenstam by Tom Spousta, USA TODAY Annika Sorenstam, right, and Paula Creamer, left, finished 1-2 on the LPGA money list last year. (

McDOWELL WAITING ON GOOSEN NEWS

February 17, 2006

McDowell has heard 'unofficially' that Retief Goosen may be about to follow Sergio Garcia in pulling out of the 64-man event.

English Rose Blooms In La

February 17, 2006

After an opening 64, one off his lowest scores in the States, Rose shared the overnight lead with little-known American Dean Wilson at the Nissan Open in Los Angeles.

Birdie Blitz Puts Park In Command

February 17, 2006

Park, at 13 under par, leads home favourite Thongchai Jaidee and Thammanoon Srirot by one shot after a second-round 64.

Flint leads in Adelaide

February 17, 2006

They are Brandt Snedeker, Peter Tomasulo, Hunter Haas and last week's Johnnie Walker Classic winner Kevin Stadler.Leading scores after Round One1.

Rosaforte: Storylines of 2006

February 17, 2006

Quiet Please Phil vs. Vijay II; Ernie Returns; the Difference between Tiger and everybody else and other thoughts from the Tour Insider If you're living in the Northeast and digging out from the Blizzard of '06, don't be disheartened.

Tee times

February 17, 2006

All-Time Wins Leaderboard Money Leaders News Odds Pres Cup Stand Preview Recap Results/Schedule Ryder Cup Points Statistics Tee Times This Week's Field Top-10

where he trails leaders Justin Rose and Dean Wilson

February 17, 2006

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TWIG: Why Tiger will win in L.A

February 17, 2006

Can Tiger go 3-for-3?

Precise Park Steals Jaidee's Thunder

February 17, 2006

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American pair on top in Adelaide

February 17, 2006

It was obviously a lot tougher with the wind out there today,' Lyle said. ' Obviously I'm a little disappointed with the finish to have a couple of bogeys in the last three holes.

Thaworn holds clubhouse lead

February 17, 2006

It was a good day for me. It is my best round so far this year. Every time I get into a competition, I am confident, but it's not every time that I am able to do well.

Pampling well placed

February 17, 2006

I'm really happy to go out there and get off to a good start,' Rose told reporters. '

Park avoids storms to pull clear

February 17, 2006

Welshman David Park moves to the top of the leaderboard on day two of the Malaysian Open.

Park sets early pace in Hawaii

February 17, 2006

Grace Park cards a four-under par 66 to lead the LPGA SBS Open after the first round.

Nissan to continue its PGA tournament

February 17, 2006

The previous agreement was set to run out after this weekend, but the new deal will continue Nissan's sponsorship to be a part of the PGA Tour's schedule as FedEx Cup competition starts in 2007. '

PGA-Nissan Open Scores

February 17, 2006

33-36_69Tiger Woods 34-35_69Brad Faxon 35-34_69Jason Bohn 34-35_69Jim Furyk 36-33_69Doug Barron 33-36_69Greg Owen 35-34_69Luke Donald 33-36_69Tag Ridings 35-34_69K.J. Choi 34-35_69Scott Verplank 35-34_69D.J.

PGA-Nissan Open Par Scores

February 17, 2006

33-36_69 -2Tiger Woods 34-35_69 -2Brad Faxon 35-34_69 -2Jason Bohn 34-35_69 -2Jim Furyk 36-33_69 -2Doug Barron 33-36_69 -2Greg Owen 35-34_69 -2Luke Donald 33-36_69 -2Tag Ridings 35-34_69 -2K.J. Choi 34-35_69 -2Scott Verplank 35-34_69 -2D.J.

Jimenez leads delayed Malaysian Open

February 17, 2006

Ireland's Gary Murphy, Italy's Francesco Molinari, England's Richard Finch and Wales' Garry Houston shot 66s.

Park leads the pack in LPGA opener

February 17, 2006

Becky Iverson was 6 under through 15 holes when play was halted because of darkness.After heavy morning rain delayed the start by 50 minutes and soaked the oceanside course, the players enjoyed sunny and calm conditions for the rest of the day.

Tiger shakes off flu to shoot 69 at Nissan

February 17, 2006

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Bordeaux boy leads Telkom PGA

February 17, 2006

Bourdy, who finished tied third in December's South African Open, dropped only one shot in a round of seven birdies.

Midlands to host golf challenge

February 17, 2006

MORE than 500 foreign golfers are expected to flock to the Irish midlands for the inaugural Budweiser International Golf Challenge from Monday May 22 to Thursday May 25.

Tiger targets hat-trick of wins to crown awesome start to season

February 17, 2006

THERE is a rapidly-reducing list of things Tiger Woods still has to do in golf - but one is win the Nissan Open in Los Angeles and another is start a season with three successive victories.

Go 'fourth' with Pdraig and you can't go wrong

February 17, 2006

Bernie McGuire IF PAST results are any yardstick, Pdraig Harrington says put your money on him winning in his fourth event of the new season.

Rose blooms as McGinley wilts

February 17, 2006

Mark Garrod JUSTIN ROSE'S fourth driver in four events brought the result he wanted last night when he took a share of the clubhouse lead at the Nissan Open in Los Angeles.

Pdraig banks on caddy Flood to carry him to further glory

February 17, 2006

Golf Bernie McGuire in Kuala Lumpur AFTER an 18-month 'apprenticeship', Pdraig Harrington has officially signed Ronan Flood as his full-time caddy after the former bank official indicated he has now decided not to return to his previous position.

PGA-Nissan Open Scores

February 17, 2006

33-36_69 Tiger Woods 34-35_69 Brad Faxon 35-34_69 Jason Bohn 34-35_69 Jim Furyk 36-33_69 Doug Barron 33-36_69 Greg Owen 35-34_69 Luke Donald 33-36_69 Tag Ridings 35-34_69 K.J. Choi 34-35_69 Scott Verplank 35-34_69 D.J.

PGA-Nissan Open Par Scores

February 17, 2006

33-36_69 -2 Tiger Woods 34-35_69 -2 Brad Faxon 35-34_69 -2 Jason Bohn 34-35_69 -2 Jim Furyk 36-33_69 -2 Doug Barron 33-36_69 -2 Greg Owen 35-34_69 -2 Luke Donald 33-36_69 -2 Tag Ridings 35-34_69 -2 K.J.

Park leads at SBS

February 17, 2006

By JAYMES SONG KAHUKU, Hawaii (AP) - With all the attention focused on the youngsters, some veterans proved they still have plenty of game.

Walker leads at Q-school

February 17, 2006

Walker leads at Q-school CHINO HILLS, Calif. ( CP) - Australian David Walker pulled away from the pack Thursday and will take a four-shot lead into the final round of the Canadian Tour's Winter Qualifying School.

Park opens LPGA season in fine form

February 17, 2006

KAHUKU, Hawaii (AP) - With all the attention focused on the youngsters, some veterans proved they still have plenty of game.

Wilson, Rose tied for Nissan lead

February 17, 2006

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Dean Wilson has seen enough of the big hitters on the PGA Tour to realize there will be tournaments that put him at a disadvantage. The Nissan Open is not one of them.

PGA's 'Fall Series' has a Western flair

February 17, 2006

PGA's 'Fall Series' has a Western flairDOUG FERGUSONAssociated Press In 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.'

Rose Drives into a share of the Lead at Nissan Open

February 17, 2006

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Jimnez Confirms Lead after Delayed First Round in Malaysia

February 17, 2006

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Roberts tries for third straight Champions win

February 17, 2006

NAPLES, Fla. ( AP) -- Loren Roberts will go for three in a row starting Friday at The ACE Group Classic. Roberts won the first two events on the Champions Tour in Hawaii, joining Don January and Larry Nelson in accomplishing the feat.

Jimenez grabs lead at Malaysian Open

February 17, 2006

Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain emerged as the first round leader of the US$1.25 million (?1 million) Maybank Malaysian Open on Friday, snatching the limelight from Thailand's Thaworn Wiratchant.

Jimenez grabs lead at Malaysian Open

February 17, 2006

Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain emerged as the first round leader of the US$1.25 million (?1 million) Maybank Malaysian Open on Friday, snatching the limelight from Thailand's Thaworn Wiratchant. The Ryder Cup star completed his final hole Friday morning at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club after a fierce lightning storm that halted play for nearly three hours Thursday prevented dozens of players from completing their first rounds.

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February 17, 2006

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Jimenez holds onto Malaysia lead

February 17, 2006

Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez leads the Malaysian Open by a shot after completing his first round on Friday.

Live: Malaysian Open leaderboard

February 17, 2006

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Rose shares lead at Nissan Open

February 17, 2006

Britain's Justin Rose fired a seven-under-par 64 to share the first-round lead with American Dean Wilson at California's Nissan Open. Rose made the most of near-perfect conditions to collect seven birdies at the Riviera Country Club.

Frenchman in the lead at Telkom PGA

February 17, 2006

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LPGA Playoffs 2006 launches this week

February 17, 2006

Highly anticipated LPGA Playoffs 2006 launches this weekFirst-ever playoff system in golf to build unprecedented momentum culminating at ADT Championship OAHU, Hawaii, Feb.

Woods, Els and Couples battle through illness to contend at the Nissan Open

February 17, 2006

AP) -- Dean Wilson has seen enough of the big hitters on the PGA Tour to realize there are tournaments that put him at a disadvantage. The Nissan Open is not one of them.

Notes: Darkness stops play

February 17, 2006

The first round was suspended due to darkness at 5:50 p.m. local time (8:50 p.m. EST). It was just the second round to not be completed in the first seven events of the 2006 season. The other was the first round of the FBR Open.

Rose Finally Passes Driving Test

February 17, 2006

By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, Los Angeles Justin Rose's fourth driver in four events this year had the desired effect when he took a share of the first round lead at the Nissan Open in Los Angeles.

McGinley finished with a bogey for a one-under 70, while McDowell did the same

February 17, 2006

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PGA's new 'Fall Series' to have Western flair

February 17, 2006

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 fall.What makes it unique is that the charitable partner will be U.S. veterans.

Nicklaus formally turns down Masters invite

February 17, 2006

Jack Nicklaus received his annual invitation to play in the Masters early last month, a tradition that for him began in 1959.

Roberts seeks 3rd straight Champions Tour win

February 17, 2006

NAPLES, Florida - Loren Roberts will go for three Champions Tour wins in a row starting on Friday at The ACE Group Classic.Roberts won the first two tour events in Hawaii, joining Don January and Larry Nelson in accomplishing the feat.

Young stars could change business of women's golf

February 17, 2006

Young stars could change business of women's golf by Jerry Potter, USA TODAY Paula Creamer is no ordinary teenager.

LPGA Tour season opens in Hawaii

February 17, 2006

That might be bad news for her opponents in the season-opening SBS Open. The 19-year-old Creamer won two LPGA Tour events last year, helped the United States win the Solheim Cup and also won twice in Japan.

No disguising Miyazato's game in debut

February 17, 2006

No disguising Miyazato's game in debut by Tom Spousta, USA TODAY The disguises come in handy when Ai Miyazato hits the shopping mall or favorite restaurants in Okinawa or Tokyo or most anywhere throughout Japan.

Barnes hoping for ticket out

February 17, 2006

February 15, 2006 LIKE most American golfers at the Jacob's Creek Open in Adelaide this week, Ricky Barnes says he loves it here. But he also admits he is hoping for a result that will ensure he won't need to come back anytime soon.

Thaworn the surprise Open leader

February 17, 2006

February 17, 2006 THAWORN Wiratchant of Thailand has taken the clubhouse lead with a sizzling seven-under par 65 in a rain-disrupted first round of the Malaysian Open.

Flint flies past Long

February 17, 2006

February 16, 2006 TALENTED Queenslander Gavin Flint made the most of a superlative start to shoot 64 and capture a two-stroke lead after round one of the Jacob's Creek Open at Royal Adelaide today.

US Ryder Cup system to throw up some surprises

February 17, 2006

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Jimenez leads weather-affected Malaysian Open

February 17, 2006

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- European Ryder Cup player Miguel Angel Jimenez was 8 under with a hole to play when darkness forced the suspension of play Thursday in the first round of the Malaysian Open.

Creamer headlines field at the SBS Open

February 17, 2006

KAHUKU, Hawaii -- 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.

Nissan extended sponsorship through 2010

February 17, 2006

LOS ANGELES -- Nissan North America, Inc., title sponsor of the PGA TOURs Nissan Open since 1989, has extended its sponsorship by four years, through 2010. The announcement was made Thursday by Jan Thompson, vice president, marketing for Nissan.

Sweet Success

February 17, 2006

Here are the key reasons why Arron Oberholser won by five strokes at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, contested February 9-12 over three courses (host course: Pebble Beach, 6,816 yards, par 72) in Pebble Beach, Calif.:

Is It Tiger's Time?

February 17, 2006

This week the PGA Tour is at Riviera Country Club, a course that has held a U.S. Open (1948), two PGA Championships (1983 and '95), and a U.S.

Bourdy takes the lead at the Telkom PGA

February 17, 2006

Frenchman Gregory Bourdy has taken the first round lead in the Telkom PGA Golf Championship at the Johannesburg Country Club today.

Wilson, Rose tied for lead, Tiger five back

February 17, 2006

Dean Wilson navigated his way around Riviera Country Club without a bogey for a 7-under 64, putting him atop the Nissan Open leaderboard with Justin Rose among the early starters on Thursday.

Park takes early lead at SBS Open

February 17, 2006

With all the attention focused on the youngsters, some veterans proved they still have plenty of game.

Nissan Extends Sponsorship of U.S. PGA Tour Event Through 2010

February 17, 2006

16 (Bloomberg) -- Nissan North America, Inc. extended its sponsorship of the U.S. PGA Tour's annual tournament in Los Angeles through 2010, the world's top golf circuit said in a statement. Nissan North America, a division of Nissan Motor Co.,