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February 23, 2006

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Kamte off to great start in Pretoria

February 23, 2006

Kamte's round of eight under - including a sublime front nine of 29 - earned him a three-stroke lead and was one of only 16 sub-par rounds on the par-71 Pretoria Country Club course in the first round.

TCU to Open its Spring Season on Friday at Lady Puerto Rico Classic

February 23, 2006

23, 2006 FORT WORTH, Texas -- The TCU women's golf team opens its 2006 spring season Friday at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.

No. 3 Purdue Spring Season Outlook

February 23, 2006

23, 2006 The Purdue women's team is about to enter the spring after the most successful fall season in school history. The Boilermakers won four of five tournaments they participated in and placed second in another.

Same Result For Arizona State While Women of Troy Slip

February 23, 2006

By Jordan Scott Daily TrojanLos Angeles, CA (CSTV U-WIRE) -- History has been notoriously known to repeat itself. Tuesday in Tucson, Ariz., despite all of its efforts, the women's golf team did indeed see history repeat itself, watching No.

Memphis's Tate Medals at Pat Bradley

February 23, 2006

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Tar Heels Begin Spring Season on Weekend in Puerto Rico

February 23, 2006

23, 2006Chapel Hill, N.C. - The University of North Carolina women's golf team begins its spring season this weekend at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic.

Howell win sets up Mickelson meeting

February 23, 2006

Four birdies in five holes gave David Howell his second victory at the World Match Play Championship here in California last night and set him up for a meeting with Phil Mickelson.

AP, LPGA Talk; No Resolution Yet

February 23, 2006

Without an agreement, the AP did not have a reporter or photographer on the course when play began Thursday in Kapolei, Hawaii.

Wie, Pressel Trailing Ochoa

February 23, 2006

Michelle Wie and Morgan Pressel each got off to great starts in the Fields Open in Hawaii, shooting a pair of 5-under 67s at Ko Olina Golf Club in Oahu.Wie, making her 2006 debut, had one eagle, four birdies and a bogey Thursday.

Tiger, Vijay, Mickelson advance at World Match Play

February 23, 2006

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Nilsson Leads Quality Field at the Estoril Challenge

February 23, 2006

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Tour Insider: Woods laughs last

February 23, 2006

'9&8' Woods laughs last, crushes Ames Tiger took Ames' comments to heart, and responded with a record victory.AP Photo CARLSBAD, Ca. -- There's truth to what Stephen Ames said, but you don't say it. Not if you don't want to stir up Tiger Woods.

Toms turns on the style

February 23, 2006

David Toms took another impressive step towards retaining the Accenture World Match Play championship in California on Thursday.

Wie to sign deal with Omega

February 23, 2006

HONOLULU (AP) - Teenage golfer Michelle Wie plans to announce a deal with Omega watches on Friday, her third endorsement contract.She has yet to earn money in a tournament.

AP, LPGA talk further about credential issue

February 23, 2006

We've had some good discussion with LPGA,' AP assistant general counsel Dave Tomlin said Thursday. '

LIVE: Tiger survives with birdie on 18 at Match Play

February 23, 2006

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Wire service balks at restrictions

February 23, 2006

Wire service balks at restrictions Associated Press Kapolei, Hawaii -- The Associated Press was denied credentials to cover the LPGA Fields Open tournament yesterday in a dispute over new restrictions on use of its stories and photos.

Do the math: Ames no match for Woods

February 23, 2006

Do the math: Ames no match for Woods Calgary golfer eliminated in record Weir advances to the second round DOUG FERGUSON Associated Press CARLSBAD, CALIF. --

Howell To Face Mickelson

February 23, 2006

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Erratic Woods levels match

February 23, 2006

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Wie to sign endorsement deal

February 23, 2006

Wie to sign endorsement deal HONOLULU (AP) - Michelle Wie plans to announce a deal Friday with Omega watches, her third endorsement contract.

Words haunt Ames

February 23, 2006

BY JEFF SHAIN CARLSBAD, Calif. - Stephen Ames might have second thoughts the next time he becomes eligible for the WGC Match Play Championship. He certainly will think twice about zinging his opponent.

Tiger, Allenby toe-to-toe at Match Play

February 23, 2006

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They're Good, but Could be Better

February 23, 2006

The hottest team in all of college golf right now is the Lady Sun Devils from Arizona State. Twice a winner in the past eight days, ASU has firmly established themselves as a legitimate contender for the National Championship.

Crane and JELD-WEN unveil 'Ben's Birdies for Children'

February 23, 2006

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - There's much more at stake than rankings and earnings for Oregon's home-grown golf pro Ben Crane on this year's PGA TOUR.

Surviving conditions the key

February 23, 2006

Bad days on the South Island of New Zealand are no fun, especially on a golf course with little protection from the wind that sweeps across the plains that surround the Clearwater Resort course.

Rumford completes 69

February 23, 2006

Calm conditions greeted the early starters on a clear, crisp Christchurch morning. And the Friday forecast is good, which means that the field will have a chance to get even with a course that tested it to the limit yesterday.

Tiger, Vijay, Mickelson advance at World Match Play

February 23, 2006

After falling behind early then leading late, Tiger Woods needed a birdie putt on 18 Thursday to finally get past Robert Allenby and advance at the World Match Play Championship. Elsewhere, Phil Mickelson beat John Daly and Tom Lehman upset Adam Scott.

AP, LPGA talk further about credential issue

February 23, 2006

Backed by several other news organizations, The Associated Press made progress Thursday in talks with the LPGA about new restrictions on press credentials, but was unable to resolve the dispute in time to cover the start of the Fields Open tournament in Hawaii. Without an agreement, the AP did not have a reporter or photographer on the course when play began Thursday in Kapolei, Hawaii. The news agency planned to send out a list of scores at the end of the round.

Wie to sign deal with Omega

February 23, 2006

Teenage golfer Michelle Wie plans to announce a deal with Omega watches on Friday, her third endorsement contract. The 16-year-old from Hawaii turned pro in October and signed multiyear deals with Sony and Nike believed to be worth about $8 million (?6.7 million). She has yet to earn money in a tournament. She was disqualified from the Samsung World Championship and missed the cut against the men at the Casio World Open in Japan and the Sony Open.

Donald & Howell win in Match Play

February 23, 2006

Luke Donald and David Howell reach the third round of the WGC Match Play Championship.

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February 23, 2006

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Tiger Woods An Easy Winner In Match Play

February 23, 2006

Tiger Woods An Easy Winner In Match Play by UPI Wire Feb 23, 2006 CARLSBAD, Calif. - Feb.

No joke: record Match Play rout for Tiger

February 23, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. - Stephen Ames meant it as a joke.Tiger Woods apparently didn't think it was funny.Ames was on the practice range Monday afternoon when he was asked if he would take a carefree approach into his first-round match against the No.

Allenby tries to halt Tiger at Match Play

February 23, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. - Tiger Woods sent the rest of the field a crystal clear message Wednesday at the WGC Match Play Championship.

Toms Facing Uphill Task

February 23, 2006

Olazabal, who did not even qualify for the event 12 or 24 months ago, sank birdie putts of 10 and 15 feet on the second and third greens.

ShotLink: Woods' first round

February 23, 2006

Starting the brief round with six consecutive birdies, Tiger Woods made a statement in his convincing first round victory over Stephen Ames.

American Dufner leads delayed NZ PGA

February 23, 2006

Dufner said the gusting wind was hard to gauge and at times club choice became a guessing game.Thirty players in the 156-strong field will return to the course to complete their first rounds.

This Week in Golf: Chrysler Classic

February 23, 2006

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Langer: I've Got Nothing To Prove

February 23, 2006

Bernhard Langer says he is under no pressure to show he can still compete with the best after his first round defeat of Ernie Els at the World Match Play in California.

Woods romps to record win

February 23, 2006

Woods romps to record win Posted on 23 February 2006 - 00:18Twice winner Tiger Woods captured the limelight at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship on Wednesday with a record 9&8 victory over Canadian Stephen Ames in the opening round.

Price launches 2006 campaign in Tucson

February 23, 2006

Price launches 2006 campaign in Tucson Posted on 23 February 2006 - 05:11Former world number one Nick Price, who missed last week's Nissan Open because of flu, launches his 2006 PGA Tour campaign in the Tucson Open in Arizona on Thursday.

Woods rampant, bad day for SA

February 23, 2006

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Veteran Langer upstages Els at La Costa

February 23, 2006

Veteran Langer upstages Els at La Costa Posted on 23 February 2006 - 05:35Bernhard Langer produced the biggest upset in the opening round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship with a one-up victory over Ernie Els on Wednesday.

WGC Match Play results, schedule

February 23, 2006

SECOND ROUNDThursdayBobby Jones BracketTiger Woods (1) vs. Robert Allenby, 1:40 PM EST TEE TIMEDavid Toms (2) vs. Jose Maria Olazabal, 12:20 PM EST TEE TIMEAdam Scott (3) vs. Tom Lehman, 12:30 PM EST TEE TIMEHenrik Stenson (4) vs.

Short day or long carries the same reward at the WGC-Match Play Championship

February 23, 2006

AP) -- Tiger Woods and Scott Verplank would appear to have nothing in common the way they got through the first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.

Match Play changes?

February 23, 2006

The Match Play Championship immediately became the most interesting of the World Golf Championship events when the concept was introduced in 1999. And that remains the case today.

Dufner leads suspended New Zealand PGA

February 23, 2006

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand -- Jason Dufner was atop the leaderboard when play was suspended in the first round of the New Zealand PGA tournament on Thursday.

Sobel: Sights and sounds from every first-round match

February 23, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- There is no easy way to cover the first round of the Accenture Match Play Championship. Find one compelling match and follow it through to fruition? Pick and choose, buffet-style, between three or four interesting pairings?

Match Play Not a U.S. Show Now

February 23, 2006

Time was when golf at the top level was primarily an American exercise. One needs only to look at the Ryder Cup from 1935 to 1985 for proof. During that long period, over 20 matches, the U.S. lost the Cup only one time.Today?

Dufner Leads Delayed New Zealand Event

February 23, 2006

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand -- Jason Dufner carded a 5-under- par 67 Thursday to grab the lead during the weather-delayed opening round of the ING New Zealand PGA Championship.

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February 23, 2006

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Villegas primed to pounce

February 23, 2006

'I'm not at all surprised by his success,' says Buddy Alexander, his coach at Florida. ' I've never had a more dedicated athlete.' Villegas, 24, has played his way into professional golf, which is no small accomplishment.

Wie not sorry to be No. 3

February 23, 2006

She's been a pro for four months, and now she checks in at No. 3 in the world, ahead of everybody except Annika Sorenstam and Paula Creamer.

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February 23, 2006

Four from Melbourne win places at Hoylake 1-Feb-2006 07:06 (BST) imageMichael Wright, clear winner of IFQ Australasia to win a place in The Open at Hoylake.

Aussies near the lead at NZ PGA

February 23, 2006

Jarrod Lyle heads a strong Australian contingent just four shots off the pace following the opening round of the $US600,000 ($A815,880) New Zealand PGA Championship.

Wie makes LPGA pro debut at inaugural Fields Open

February 23, 2006

By Ticker Story February 22, 2006 KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Ticker) - The Fields Open doesn't have the world's top player in the field but it does have Michelle Wie.

Wie makes LPGA season debut at inaugural Fields Open

February 23, 2006

By Ticker Story February 23, 2006 KAPOLEI, Hawaii (Ticker) - The Fields Open doesn't have the world's top player in the field but it does have Michelle Wie.

Thai golf prodigy hopes tide has turned

February 23, 2006

Thailand has a solid record in producing decent golfers, with Thaworn Wiratchant and Thongchai Jaidee the cream of the crop, and now it has another in 17-year-old Chinarat Phadungsil.

Dufner leads storm-disrupted NZ PGA

February 23, 2006

Jason Dufner overcame extreme weather conditions on Thursday to shoot a five-under 67 and take the clubhouse lead by two shots at the New Zealand PGA golf championship.

Dunbar ease their way to winter crown

February 23, 2006

Thu 23 Feb 2006 Printer friendly Send to friend Dunbar ease their way to winter crown MARTIN DEMPSTER DUNBAR completed the defence of their East Lothian Winter Golf League title on Sunday with a comfortable home win over Longniddry.

Colorado State Tied in Third

February 23, 2006

Colorado State Tied in Third Three Rams in the Top 20 Feb. 22, 2006 HONOLULU, Hawaii- Colorado State is currently tied for third place after one round of the John Burns Intercollegiate.

AP Denied Access to LPGA Tournament

February 23, 2006

KAPOLEI, Hawaii -- The Associated Press was denied credentials to cover the LPGA Fields Open tournament Wednesday in a dispute over new restrictions on use of its stories and photos.

Michelle Wie to Sign Deal With Omega

February 23, 2006

HONOLULU -- Michelle Wie plans to announce a deal Friday with Omega watches, her third endorsement contract.

Michelle Wie to Sign Deal With Omega

February 23, 2006

The Associated PressHONOLULUMichelle Wie plans to announce a deal Friday with Omega watches, her third endorsement contract.

AP Denied Access to LPGA Tournament

February 23, 2006

The Associated PressKAPOLEI, HawaiiThe Associated Press was denied credentials to cover the LPGA Fields Open tournament Wednesday in a dispute over new restrictions on use of its stories and photos.

Nick Price Acknowledges Practicing Less

February 23, 2006

The Associated PressTUCSON, Ariz.Nick Price will start his 23rd PGA season at this week's Chrysler Classic of Tucson. With 11 months until his 50th birthday, he's also getting excited about the Champions Tour. '

Dufner Leads in New Zealand PBA

February 23, 2006

The Associated PressCHRISTCHURCH, New ZealandJason Dufner was atop the leaderboard when play was suspended in the first round of the New Zealand PGA tournament on Thursday.

Bonhomme leads Slaven Canberra Series

February 23, 2006

2005 Slaven Mazda Canberra Series runner up Andrew Bonhomme has started one better winner the Yowani Country Club Pro-Am by one shot over Canberra Professional and European Tour Player Matthew Millar and David Van Raalte.

Woods' birdie blitz leaves Ames in spin

February 23, 2006

Golf Mark Garrod THERE was no keeping Tiger Woods out of the headlines when the Accenture World Match Play championship began at La Costa near San Diego.

Chrysler Classic of Tucson PGA Leaderboard

February 23, 2006

Chrysler Classic of Tucson PGA Leaderboard TUCSON, Arizona (AFP) - Results from

With stars busy elsewhere, US PGA tour heads to Tucson

February 23, 2006

With stars busy elsewhere, US PGA tour heads to Tucson TUCSON, Arizona (AFP) - The US PGA tour tees it up at Tucson on Thursday, the absence of star power offering a window of opportunity for some of the game's lesser lights.

Price ready for the 2006 PGA Tour

February 23, 2006

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TaylorMade's new r7 woods

February 23, 2006

woods New models each feature TaylorMade's movable weight technology. '

Positive results from Atlanta Show

February 23, 2006

Positive results from Atlanta Show Originally booked into New Orleans, the Golf Industry Show hosts were forced to condense two years of planning into five months as the event was initially moved to Houston and then ultimately to Atlanta.

Langer has Ryder Cup ambitions

February 23, 2006

I'm not sure it burned down, but it was pretty bad."Langer's performance against Els did not contain any drama like that, but it was his first victory in the event since he beat Vijay Singh back in 1999.

Ames no match for ruthless Tiger

February 23, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. Arms crossed, staring into the soul of his opponent, Tiger Woods looked as though he was wrapped up in one of those nerve-racking moments that define the World Match Play Championship. Far, far from it.

Dufner leads after first day of New Zealand PGA

February 23, 2006

You've just got to let the birdies come.

Dougherty to Defend Singapore Masters Crown

February 23, 2006

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Dufner leads after first day of New Zealand PGA

February 23, 2006

Sports American Jason Dufner birdied three of his last four holes to snatch the first round lead at the New Zealand PGA at Clearwater near Christchurch on Thursday.Dufner fired an opening five-...

Dufner leads after first day of New Zealand PGA

February 23, 2006

Sports American Jason Dufner birdied three of his last four holes to snatch the first round lead at the New Zealand PGA at Clearwater near Christchurch on Thursday.Dufner fired an opening five-...

WGC Match Play notebook: Long, long day

February 23, 2006

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Langer Has Ryder Cup Ambitions

February 23, 2006

By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, Carlsbad Those wondering what had happened to Bernhard Langer since he captained Europe to their record-breaking Ryder Cup win two years ago now know.

Aussies near the lead at NZ PGA

February 23, 2006

A lot of times I was guessing, to be honest with you,' Dufner said.'They were the toughest conditions I've ever played in. The winds were constant to 20mph at least and gusting to 30.

Love is in the Air at The De Vere Belfry

February 23, 2006

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February 23, 2006

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Price set to start 23rd PGA TOUR season in Tucson

February 23, 2006

Price set to start 23rd PGA TOUR season in Tucson Feb. 22, 2006GolfWeb Wire Services TUCSON, Ariz. -- Nick Price will start his 23rd PGA TOUR season at this week's Chrysler Classic of Tucson.

Tucson's Pooley makes appearance on PGA TOUR

February 23, 2006

By Lauren DeasonPGATOUR.com Correspondent Theres no place like home for Don Pooley. At least thats the case this week, as the Tucson, Ariz., native returns to his hometown to play in the Chrysler Classic of Tucson.

Wie to sign third endorsement deal with Omega watches

February 23, 2006

Wie to sign third endorsement deal with Omega watches Feb. 23, 2006GolfWeb Wire Services HONOLULU -- Teenage golfer Michelle Wie plans to announce a deal with Omega watches on Friday, her third endorsement contract.

O'Malley returns to New Zealand to defend title

February 23, 2006

O'Malley defeated Steven Bowditch in a four-hole playoff last year to add a second win to his 2002 victory.

AP denied access to LPGA tournament in credential dispute

February 23, 2006

AP denied access to LPGA tournament in credential dispute Feb.

Roberts jumps out to big lead in Charles Schwab Cup

February 23, 2006

Roberts jumps out to big lead in Charles Schwab Cup Feb.

Woods Routs Ames in Round 1

February 23, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Arms crossed, staring into the soul of his opponent, Tiger Woods looked as though he was wrapped up in one of those nerve-racking moments that define the Match Play Championship. Far, far from it.

Dufner defies Clearwater wind

February 23, 2006

For it to end up within a foot or two of the hole was a pretty good way to end the round,' said Dufner.

Allenby to face Tiger

February 23, 2006

Stephen Ames must have played like a dog. I'll back myself, only because I'd be silly if I didn't think like that,' Allenby told AAP.'I believe I can beat anyone on my given day.

Dufner leads NZ PGA

February 23, 2006

And, having played par golf for his first eight holes Jarrod Lyle has picked up a shot at the par-3 ninth and the par-4 tenth but has since dropped a shot to be at one-under.

Long laments triple-bogey

February 23, 2006

Having led the New Zealand PGA on the first day at four-under par for a long stretch during the middle of his round, New Zealander Michael Long was disappointed to finish with a level par 72 but he knows there is a long way to go.

Steve Elkington joins MacGregor Golf as PGA Tour Staff Professional

February 23, 2006

MacGregor Golf announced today that Steve Elkington has joined the MacGregor Golf Tour Staff.

Strong field to contest Bega Cheese NSW PGA Championship

February 23, 2006

Jacob's Creek Open runner up Michael Sim heads the list of over 200 professionals entered to play in the 2006 Bega Cheese NSW PGA Championship to be staged at the Pambula Merimbula Golf Club and Tura Beach Country Club.

O'Malley confident despite rain delays

February 23, 2006

Sports Golf Despite a rain delayed opening round at the ING New Zealand PGA Championship, defending champion Peter O'Malley is confident his game fits the Clearwater Resort course and he is ...

Price launches '06 PGA campaign in Tucson

February 23, 2006

for the last two years.Despite having won the U.S.

Price launches '06 PGA campaign in Tucson

February 23, 2006

The three-times major champion, whose last tour victory came at the 2002 Colonial tournament, has played a limited schedule in the U.S. for the last two years. Despite having won the U.S.

SEC Women's Golf - Week 1 Spring Release

February 23, 2006

24-26 (Friday-Sunday) Arkansas, Florida, South Carolina @Lady Puerto Rico Classic (San Juan, P.R.) Mar. 6-8 (Monday-Wednesday) Georgia @ Guadalajara Invitational (Guadalajara, Mexico) Mar.

Langer proves too hot for Els at La Costa

February 23, 2006

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With This Win&. Charlie Wi Maybank Malaysian Open

February 23, 2006

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February 23, 2006

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Couples cracks top 10 of U.S. Ryder Cup standings; Barlow, Rollins move up, too

February 23, 2006

cracks top 10 of U.S. Barlow, Rollins move up, too 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.

Tiger Woods an easy winner in Match Play

February 23, 2006

The 9 & 8 rout was the shortest match in tournament history. Woods, who withdrew from the Nissan Open last week because of the flu, had birdies on the first six holes on to go 6-up and never looked back. '

Wie to sign deal with Omega

February 23, 2006

Wie to sign deal with OmegaPosted on 23 February 2006 - 06:15Teenage golfer Michelle Wie plans to announce a deal with Omega watches on Friday, her third endorsement contract.

Price plays the Chrysler Classic of Tucson with one eye on the Champions Tour

February 23, 2006

AP) -- Nick Price will start his 23rd PGA Tour season at this week's Chrysler Classic of Tucson. With 11 months until his 50th birthday, he's also getting excited about the Champions Tour. '

Players tip their caps to La Costa, which is hosting its farewell tournament

February 23, 2006

AP) -- Players weren't always pampered on the PGA Tour. There was a time when they had to buy a bag of range balls, share the cost of rental cars and even pay for their meals before tournaments started to treat them like royalty.

Price launches '06 PGA campaign in Tucson

February 23, 2006

for the last two years.Despite having won the U.S.

Calkin Leads Terps in Spring Golf Opener

February 23, 2006

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Woods in top form

February 23, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. ( AP) - Stephen Ames meant it as a joke. Tiger Woods apparently didn't think it was funny.

Price launches '06 PGA campaign in Tucson

February 23, 2006

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former world number one Nick Price, who missed last week's Nissan Open because of flu, launches his 2006 PGA Tour campaign in the Tucson Open in Arizona on Thursday.

Nick Price trains less, looks ahead more at start of 23rd PGA season

February 23, 2006

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AP won't cover LPGA

February 23, 2006

AP reporter Jaymes Song was not allowed on the course during Wednesday's practice rounds or in the media room to cover Michelle Wie's pretournament news conference after refusing to sign the credential form with the new restrictions.

Match-play roller coaster

February 23, 2006

'It's a constant roller coaster of emotions,' Toms says. ' A lot of things go through your mind on every single hole. So much of it is unknown.' Who'd have guessed Toms would jar the putt?

On to Round Two

February 23, 2006

There wasn't the carnage in Wednesday's opening round of the Accenture Match Play Championship that we've seen in some other years, as only five marquee players lost: Ernie Els, Jim Furyk, Justin Leonard, Fred Couples and Kenny Perry.

Wie to sign deal with Omega

February 23, 2006

Sports Golf NIKE, Inc. Sony Corporation HONOLULU - Michelle Wie plans to announce a deal Friday with Omega watches, her third endorsement contract.The 16-year-old golf phenom from Hawaii turned ...

AP denied access to LPGA Fields Open

February 23, 2006

AP denied access to LPGA Fields Open KAPOLEI, Hawaii (AP) - The Associated Press was denied credentials to cover the LPGA Fields Open tournament Wednesday in a dispute over new restrictions on use of its stories and photos.

Parker leads new generation

February 23, 2006

The year is barely two months old but there have already been some outstanding performances by some of England's young amateur golfers around the world.

Lehman shapes up for Ryder Cup

February 23, 2006

The captain of the United States Ryder Cup team continues to give every indication he intends to be a player on the team. At 46, Tom Lehman has lost weight, 25lb or so, and definitely found his game.

Dufner tames winds

February 23, 2006

He is currently at one-under through 14.Gareth Paddison and James Nitties have also managed the difficult conditions to be at two-under through 14.

Possible Ryder Cup return is motivating Couples to keep his game sharp

February 23, 2006

AP) -- Fred Couples is so excited about the Ryder Cup in Ireland in September that he is thinking of attending as a spectator. But that is only if he does not make it onto the U.S.

Match Play Notebook: For most of the field, Wednesday was a long day

February 23, 2006

AP) -- It was a tight match from the start, neither player leading by more than one hole, until Scott Verplank birdied the par-3 16th to go 2-up against Lee Westwood and figured the match would soon be over.

Tiger Woods an easy winner in Match Play

February 23, 2006

Advertise | Site Map RSS | Search CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Tiger Woods Wednesday destroyed Stephen Ames in the first round of the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship at Carlsbad, Calif.

Breaking down the field

February 23, 2006

The only loss in the last three years at the event was to Tiger Woods in the finals in 2004.

Scott shakes off rude awakening

February 23, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. His pre-dawn wake-up call never came.

Diverse day at La Costa

February 23, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Stephen Ames meant it as a joke. Tiger Woods apparently didn't think it was funny.

PGA Club Championship gets new name

February 23, 2006

Palm Beach Gardens, FL (Sports Network) - The PGA of America announced changes to the PGA Club Professional Championship on Wednesday. The first change is in the name as the event will now be called the PGA Professional National Championship.

Monty toils to victory on fifth extra hole

February 23, 2006

Montgomerie, round in a four over 76, still managed to win with a par at the fifth extra hole, having thrown away a substantial lead earlier in the tie. ' I'm glad I got through,' he said. '

Aztec Women's Golf Looks For Two In A Row At Fresno State Tournament

February 23, 2006

Aztec Women's Golf Looks for Two In A Row At Fresno State Tournament SDSU has won three team titles thus far in 2005-06 Feb.

Notes: Roberts goes for his fourth consecutive win

February 23, 2006

Notes: Roberts goes for his fourth consecutive win Feb. 22, 2006 " Loren Roberts is already the first player in Champions Tour history to win the first three events of the season.

Notes: O'Malley eyes another title in New Zealand

February 23, 2006

O'Malley eyes another title in New Zealand Feb. 22, 2006 " The Royal Adelaide Golf Club gave the Nationwide Tour a stern test last week, playing to a stroke average of 73.456.

Wie returns to LPGA Tour

February 23, 2006

returns to at Fields Open February 22, 2006 Last update 9:28:59 PM Wie returns to at Fields Open by Agence France-Presse Michelle Wie was disqualified in her only LPGA start as a pro. (