Love, Ogilvy advance to finals at Match Play

February 25, 2006

Davis Love reached the semifinals of the World Match Play Championship in style Saturday, holing out from 111 yards on 18 to beat Padraig Harrington. Later he advanced to the finals, where he'll meet Jeff Ogilvy, who beat Tom Lehman, in a 36-hole championship match on Sunday.

Roberts chasing fourth straight win

February 25, 2006

Loren Roberts remained in contention for a record fourth straight U.S. PGA Champions Tour victory Saturday, shooting his second straight 2-under 69 to finish three strokes behind the leaders in the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am. Defending champion Hale Irwin had a 66 in windy conditions to move into a tie for the lead with 2004 winner Mark McNulty (70) and Mark James (65) at 7-under 135.

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February 25, 2006

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Lehman advances

February 25, 2006

CARLSBAD, California (Ticker) - Davis Love III made an unlikely eagle at the par-5 18th hole to win his quarterfinal at the Accenture Match Play Championship on Saturday.

Goose Cooked in Quarterfinals

February 25, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Davis Love III reached the semifinals of the Match Play Championship for the third time Saturday, but never with a shot like this.

Sweet Sixteen

February 25, 2006

It was another good day of golf at La Costa on Thursday, and again there were very few marquee names to bow out -- Adam Scott and John Daly being the only ones in the second round of the Accenture Match Play Championship.

Lyle chases maiden win at NZ PGA

February 25, 2006

His three-under-par 69 lifted him to 10-under 206 for the championship, two shots clear of fellow Australian Brett Rumford, in difficult windy conditions on the Clearwater Resort course.

No. 5 Cougars Just Miss Victory In Hawaii

February 25, 2006

5 Cougars Just Miss Victory In Hawaii Oscar Alvarez finishes tied for fifth with a 204. Feb. 24, 2006 WAHIAWA, Oahu - The men's golf team missed a third straight tournament victory by one stroke in Hawaii on Friday. '

Love magic too much for Harrington

February 25, 2006

Davis Love came up with a moment of magic to put Padraig Harrington out of the Accenture world match play championship at the quarter-final stage for the second time in three years in California.

European Tour hopes die at La Costa as Goosen, Harrington and Howell exit

February 25, 2006

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Harrington Undone By Magic Of Love

February 25, 2006

Match Play draw and results Davis Love III holed his approach shot for an eagle to dash Padraig Harrington's hopes in the WGC-Accenture World Match Play.

Pam Golding Ladies Intl Round 2 wrap

February 25, 2006

Pam Golding Ladies Intl Round 2 wrapPosted on 24 February 2006 - 19:28Another rain delay hits final group including Thursday's leader during the second round of the 2006 Pam Golding Ladies' International being played at Dainfern.

Lee grabs two-shot LPGA lead

February 25, 2006

Lee grabs two-shot LPGA leadPosted on 25 February 2006 - 10:03South Korea's Seon Hwa Lee, spared the glare of the spotlight focused on teenager Michelle Wie, seized a two-shot lead on Friday in the LPGA Fields Open.

Anghern holds her nerve at Dainfern

February 25, 2006

Anghern holds her nerve at DainfernPosted on 25 February 2006 - 16:07Switzerland's Nora Angehrn held her nerve, while others faltered, to win the Pam Golding International at the Dainfern Country Club on Saturday.

Gulbis takes early lead at Fields Open

February 25, 2006

Gulbis takes early lead at Fields Open Posted on 25 February 2006 - 07:05Natalie Gulbis shot a 6-under 66 to take the early lead in the second round of the US LPGA Tour's Fields Open on Friday.

Harrington, Howell Struggling

February 25, 2006

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Love Magic Too Much For Harrington

February 25, 2006

Love dramatically holed his 111-yard pitch to the final green for an eagle three, after Harrington had just completed a recovery from three down to all square.

Geoff Ogilvy slams World Golf concept

February 25, 2006

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Tiger tamer Campbell job far from over

February 25, 2006

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Tiger memories help Howell oust Phil

February 25, 2006

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Waldorf takes route 66 for second day

February 25, 2006

Waldorf takes route 66 for second day Posted on 25 February 2006 - 05:56American Duffy Waldorf fired a second successive six-under-par 66 to take a one-shot lead after the Tucson Classic second round in Arizona on Friday.

Schwartzel out to double his winnings

February 25, 2006

Schwartzel signed for a 65 at the Pretoria Country Club on Saturday to lead on 10 under par, three strokes clear of Darren Fichardt who carded a 70. Overnight leader James Kamte dropped to two under with a 76.

European hopes make La Costa exit

February 25, 2006

David Howell and Padraig Harrington both suffer agonising one-hole defeats at the WGC-Match Play.

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February 25, 2006

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Play Suspended at the Estoril Challenge

February 25, 2006

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Lyle battles wind to take solo first at ING New Zealand PGA Championship

February 25, 2006

By John BushPGA TOUR staff CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand -- Jarrod Lyle recorded a 3-under-par 69 Saturday to take the outright lead after the third round of the ING New Zealand PGA Championship.

Notes: McNulty finds continued success in Tampa

February 25, 2006

By Dave SenkoPGA TOUR staff Co-leader Mark McNulty continues to post impressive numbers at the Tournament Players Club of Tampa Bay.

Waldorf uses second consecutive 66 to lead in Tucson

February 25, 2006

Waldorf uses second consecutive 66 to lead in Tucson Feb. 24, 2006GolfWeb Wire Services TUCSON, Ariz. -- Duffy Waldorf shot his second straight 6-under 66 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Mark Wilson in the Chrysler Classic of Tucson. '

McNulty, Lietzke share lead in Florida, Roberts four behind

February 25, 2006

McNulty, Lietzke share lead in Florida, Roberts four behind Feb.

Notes: Waldorf claims 10th 36-hole lead

February 25, 2006

By Todd BudnickPGA TOUR staff " Second-round leader Duffy Waldorf last held the second-round lead at the 2002 British Open. This is the 10th time Waldorf has held/shared the second-round lead.

Roberts in hunt for another win

February 25, 2006

Roberts in hunt for another win Associated Press Lutz, Fla. --

Top seeds blown away

February 25, 2006

Top seeds blown away Weir 4-up with four holes to play but loses to Ogilvy in extra holes DOUG FERGUSON Associated Press CARLSBAD, CALIF. --

Agreement reached in media dispute

February 25, 2006

Backed by several news organizations, the AP contended the new restrictions would limit its use of stories and photos after a tournament and give the LPGA broad rights to use the material for its own purposes at no charge.

Rookie grabs Field lead

February 25, 2006

With the hometown crowd clamoring about Michelle Wie, South Korean rookie Seon Hwa Lee quietly shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead over Natalie Gulbis after the second round of the Fields Open. Gulbis also had a 66. (

Waldorf takes Tucson lead

February 25, 2006

'It's been a long time since I've been on top. It's nice,' Waldorf said. ' But on a course like this, you've got to keep your focus. If you've got the opportunities to keep shooting for birdies, you've got to do it.'

Jarrod Lyle opens up two-shot lead

February 25, 2006

Australian Jarrod Lyle fired a third-round three-under-par 69 to open up a two-shot lead in the New Zealand PGA at Clearwater near Christchurch on Saturday.

In Their Own Words: Top-Flite/Hogan

February 25, 2006

Ben Hogan Golf opened its doors in 1953. Like Mr. Hogan himself, the golf club company that bears his name has always stood for exceptional quality. Mr.

Jarrod Lyle opens up two-shot lead at New Zealand PGA

February 25, 2006

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Jarrod Lyle fired a third-round three-under-par 69 to open up a two-shot lead in the New Zealand PGA at Clearwater near Christchurch on Saturday.

Tiger Woods Loses In Match Play

February 25, 2006

Tiger Woods Loses In Match Play by UPI Wire Feb 25, 2006 CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Tiger Woods, the top seed in the Bobby Jones bracket, was beaten by No.

Lyle chases maiden win at NZ PGA

February 25, 2006

AUSTRALIAN golfer Jarrod Lyle put himself in the box seat for the New Zealand PGA Championship title in Christchurch after taking a two-shot lead after the third round today.

Lothians clubs merit events

February 25, 2006

Sat 25 Feb 2006 Printer friendly Send to friend Lothians clubs merit events THREE Lothians clubs will play host to events in the 2006 Scottish Order of Merit.

Matthew to make return home for club promotion

February 25, 2006

Sat 25 Feb 2006 Printer friendly Send to friend Matthew to make return home for club promotion MARTIN DEMPSTER LOTHIANS star Catriona Matthew is helping to promote a golf development close to where she cut her golfing teeth.

Lyle chases maiden win at NZ PGA

February 25, 2006

Race finishes Neil's cartoons AUSTRALIAN golfer Jarrod Lyle put himself in the box seat for the New Zealand PGA Championship title in Christchurch after taking a two-shot lead after the third round today.

Waldorf one ahead in Tucson

February 25, 2006

Chrysler Classic of Tucson Omni Tucson Golf Resort, Tucson, Arizona US unless stated Second Round Score D Waldorf -12 M Wilson -11 Duffy Waldorf leads by one shot at the halfway stage of the Chrysler Classic of Tucson after a second round 66.

Howell thrilled by progress

February 25, 2006

The 30-year-old from Swindon played some stunning golf to down local hero Mickelson at the La Costa course near San Diego.

Lyle chases maiden professional victory at NZ PGA

February 25, 2006

His three-under-par 69 lifted him to 10-under 206 for the championship, two shots clear of fellow Australian Brett Rumford, in difficult windy conditions on the Clearwater Resort course.

Herrington: Are changes brewing for NCAA regionals?

February 25, 2006

Changes brewing for NCAA regionals? Regional allocation method could be replaced by at-large system The devil is in the details. As clichs go, it's one I happen to think has a bit of merit.

This Week in Golf: Who's hot and who's not on tour

February 25, 2006

64 seed who actually beats a No. 1 seed. But, hey, if we end up with another Jeff Maggert-Andrew Magee type final the way we did in 1999, there's always the Tucson Open.

McNulty, Litzke tied for Outback lead

February 25, 2006

LUTZ, Fla. ( AP) - Loren Roberts opened his bid for a record fourth straight Champions Tour victory with a 2-under 69 on Friday in the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am, leaving him four strokes behind leaders Mark McNulty and Bruce Lietzke.

Waldorf moves into Chrysler Classic lead

February 25, 2006

TUCSON, Arizona (Ticker) - Mark Wilson is still in contention for his first PGA victory but no longer has the lead.

Lyle two ahead at New Zealand PGA

February 25, 2006

Christchurch, New Zealand (Sports Network) - Jarrod Lyle posted a three-under 69 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead through three rounds of the ING New Zealand PGA Championship.

South Korean rookie leads Gulbis at Fields Open

February 25, 2006

With the hometown crowd clamoring about Michelle Wie, South Korean rookie Seon Hwa Lee quietly shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead over Natalie Gulbis after the second round of the Fields Open. Gulbis also had a 66. (

Lyle on the verge

February 25, 2006

Sports Golf Jarrod Lyle's Saturday 69 broke him away from his most dangerous New Zealand PGA pursuer, Brett Rumford, who managed 71 - but two shots is obviously far from insurmountable.Rumford has...

Top-Flite & Hogan: Back to Roots

February 25, 2006

Ben Hogan Golf opened its doors in 1953. Like Mr. Hogan himself, the golf club company that bears his name has always stood for exceptional quality. Mr.

Waldorf Moves Out Front at Tucson

February 25, 2006

TUCSON, Ariz. -- Duffy Waldorf shot his second straight 6-under 66 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Mark Wilson in the Chrysler Classic of Tucson. ' It's been a long time since I've been on top. It's nice,' Waldorf said. '

Seon Hwa Lee leads Fields Open

February 25, 2006

Kapolei, HI (Sports Network) - Seon Hwa Lee posted a six-under 66 on Friday to take the lead after two rounds of the Fields Open in Hawaii. She stands at 13- under-par 131 and is two ahead of Natalie Gulbis at Ko Olina Golf Club.

Lyle two ahead at New Zealand PGA

February 25, 2006

Christchurch, New Zealand (Sports Network) - Jarrod Lyle posted a three-under 69 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead through three rounds of the ING New Zealand PGA Championship.

Bad day for higher seeds at Match Play

February 25, 2006

Carlsbad, CA (Sports Network) - Friday at the World Golf Championships - Accenture Match Play Championship was a bad day for the higher-seeded players. In the eight third-round matches, Retief Goosen, the No.

Waldorf goes in front at Chrysler Classic

February 25, 2006

Tucson, AZ (Sports Network) - Duffy Waldorf posted a six-under 66 on Friday to move atop the leaderboard after the second round of the Chrysler Classic of Tucson. He stands at 12-under-par 132 at Omni Tucson National Golf Resort.

Lietzke and McNulty share Outback lead

February 25, 2006

Lutz, FL (Sports Network) - Bruce Lietzke and Mark McNulty posted matching rounds of six-under-par 66 on Friday to share the opening-round lead of the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am.

The Rise And Rise Of Howell

February 25, 2006

By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, Carlsbad Click here for all the latest golf scoresClick here for more golf news Not that long ago - less than 18 months - David Howell was delighted to break into the world's top 50 for the first time.

Korean Rookie Upstages Stars

February 25, 2006

Michelle Wie - six off the pace.

Jarrod Lyle opens up two-shot lead at New Zealand PGA

February 25, 2006

Sports Australian Jarrod Lyle fired a third-round three-under-par 69 to open up a two-shot lead in the New Zealand PGA at Clearwater near Christchurch on Saturday.Lyle made three birdies and a ...

Jarrod Lyle opens up two-shot lead at New Zealand PGA

February 25, 2006

Rumford shot a third-round 71 to reach the clubhouse at eight-under after picking up two shots before bogeying the eighth, his first dropped shot of the tournament, then reeling off 10 straight pars.

Waldorf leads in Tucson

February 25, 2006

By TIM KORTE TUCSON, Ariz. ( AP) - Duffy Waldorf shot his second straight 6-under 66 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Mark Wilson in the Chrysler Classic of Tucson. ' It's been a long time since I've been on top. It's nice,' Waldorf said. '

Lyle chases maiden win at NZ PGA

February 25, 2006

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February 25, 2006

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Lyle chases maiden win at NZ PGA

February 25, 2006

February 25, 2006 AUSTRALIAN golfer Jarrod Lyle put himself in the box seat for the New Zealand PGA Championship title in Christchurch after taking a two-shot lead after the third round today.

Hwa Lee leads Fields Open

February 25, 2006

SOUTH Korean rookie Seon Hwa Lee seized a two-shot lead after the second round of the LPGA Fields Open today.

Sobel: Sights and sounds of the first round

February 25, 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?

Quarterfinal preview

February 25, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- If your weekend plans revolved around logging plenty of couch time while watching the likes of Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh and Phil Mickelson, you may be rethinking your strategy.

Lefty, Daly appeal to fans

February 25, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Like a pair of pied pipers, Phil Mickelson and John Daly led a parade of followers throughout the La Costa property on Thursday. Lefty zigged and the crowd zigged with him. Daly zagged and they zagged, too.

Woods, Mickelson lose

February 25, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Chad Campbell was certain he was headed into overtime, standing to the side of the 18th green as Tiger Woods crouched to study a 12-foot birdie putt Friday in the Match Play Championship.

Wie, Pressel chase Lee

February 25, 2006

Pressel paired up for final round of Fields Open from Feb.

Waldorf leads crowded Chrysler field

February 25, 2006

TUCSON, Ariz. - Duffy Waldorf shot his second straight 6-under 66 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Mark Wilson in the Chrysler Classic of Tucson."It's been a long time since I've been on top. It's nice," Waldorf said. "

Lyle chases maiden win at NZ PGA

February 25, 2006

From correspondents in Christchurch AUSTRALIAN golfer Jarrod Lyle put himself in the box seat for the New Zealand PGA Championship title in Christchurch after taking a two-shot lead after the third round today.

Lyle looks for maiden victory at NZ PGA

February 25, 2006

My driving was solid and I gave myself plenty of chances to get it close, but it was a struggle,' he said. '

Jarrod Lyle opens up two-shot lead at New Zealand PGA

February 25, 2006

Lyle made three birdies and a bogey over the final five holes to finish the day at 10-under-par 206, two clear of fellow Australian Brett Rumford, who had shared the overnight lead at seven-under.

Jarrod Lyle opens up two-shot lead at New Zealand PGA

February 25, 2006

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Jarrod Lyle fired a third-round three-under-par 69 to open up a two-shot lead in the New Zealand PGA at Clearwater near Christchurch on Saturday.

Rookie Lee leads LPGA's Fields Open

February 25, 2006

KAPOLEI, Hawaii -- With the hometown crowd clamoring about Michelle Wie, South Korean rookie Seon Hwa Lee quietly shot a 6-under 66 to take a two-stroke lead over Natalie Gulbis after the second round of the Fields Open on Friday.

Jarrod Lyle opens up two-shot lead at New Zealand PGA

February 25, 2006

Sports Australian Jarrod Lyle fired a third-round three-under-par 69 to open up a two-shot lead in the New Zealand PGA at Clearwater near Christchurch on Saturday.Lyle made three birdies and a ...

Tiger, Phil, Vijay fall at Match Play

February 25, 2006

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Red-hot Roberts opens with 69

February 25, 2006

He has struggled this year after winning five times in his first two seasons on the tour. ' If you come back to a course that you've done well on, it always fits your eyes,' McNulty said. ' This course fits my eyes. ...

Jarrod Lyle opens up two-shot lead at New Zealand PGA

February 25, 2006

I get very nervous before every round but I haven't been in this position before,' he told reporters.'I'm starting to learn how to handle it but there's nothing you can do to get rid of nerves. -

Jarrod Lyle opens up two-shot lead at New Zealand PGA

February 25, 2006

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Jarrod Lyle fired a third-round three-under-par 69 to open up a two-shot lead in the New Zealand PGA at Clearwater near Christchurch on Saturday.

Two straight 66s push Waldorf straight into the Chrysler Classic halfway lead

February 25, 2006

AP) -- Duffy Waldorf shot his second straight 6-under 66 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Mark Wilson in the Chrysler Classic of Tucson. ' It's been a long time since I've been on top. It's nice,' Waldorf said. '

Hole-In-One Puts Ann Laney Atop Leaderboard At Lady Puerto Rico Classic

February 25, 2006

24, 2006 RIO GRANDE, P.R.-- Tar Heel Ann Laney started her 2006 spring season on the right foot Friday after finishing the first round of play at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic in first place with a round highlighted by a hole-in-one.

Rookie Seon Hwa Lee Takes 2-Shot Lead

February 25, 2006

The Associated PressKAPOLEI, HawaiiRookies were on top of the leaderboard. But not the ones the LPGA Tour has been touting.

AP, LPGA Reach Deal in Credential Dispute

February 25, 2006

The Associated PressNEW YORKThe Associated Press and the LPGA reached agreement Friday on 'significant issues' in a dispute over credentials, enabling the news agency to provide full coverage of the Fields Open tournament in Hawaii.

Talented Texan

February 25, 2006

talented Texan asked with a wry grin. Thats the thing in match play. You have to expect him to make putts. I was getting ready to go to No. 1, to be honest with you. After all, the No.

Lyle two ahead at New Zealand PGA

February 25, 2006

Lyle two ahead at New Zealand PGA Christchurch, New Zealand (Sports Network) - Jarrod Lyle posted a three-under 69 on Saturday to take a two-shot lead through three rounds of the ING New Zealand PGA Championship.

Waldorf takes Chrysler lead

February 25, 2006

It's nice,' Waldorf told AP. ' But on a course like this, you've got to keep your focus. If you've got the opportunities to keep shooting for birdies, you've got to do it.'

Ogilvy pulls off 'miracle'

February 25, 2006

I thought even if I birdie the last four holes, I'm not going to do it, because he's going to have a birdie somewhere.'Ogilvy capitalised on a sloppy bogey at the 15th by Weir, where he could have sealed the victory with a 2.5m putt.

Lyle leads by two

February 25, 2006

Sports Golf Australian Jarrod Lyle has carded a 69 in the third round of the NZ PGA Championship at Clearwater to lead by two strokes heading into the final round.The young Victorian once again ...

Rookie Lee secures two-shot lead

February 25, 2006

South Korea's Seon Hwa Lee shot a six-under-par 66 to take a two-stroke lead over Natalie Gulbis after the second round of the Fields Open. The 20-year-old rookie moved to 13 under for the tournament as she seeks her first LPGA title.

Tiger fails to claw back Campbell

February 25, 2006

Sat 25 Feb 2006 Printer friendly Send to friend Tiger fails to claw back Campbell MARK GARROD IN CARLSBAD TIGER Woods is not used to finishing a tournament on Friday.

Harrington rallies to beat Cabrera

February 25, 2006

But reaching the quarter-finals looked a whole lot harder when they returned to La Costa.

Waldorf's second 66 puts him ahead in Tucson

February 25, 2006

Duffy Waldorf shot his second straight 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead over Mark Wilson in the Chrysler Classic of Tucson on Friday. "It's been a long time since I've been on top. It's nice," Waldorf said. "But on a course like this, you've got to keep your focus. If you've got the opportunities to keep shooting for birdies, you've got to do it." Waldorf had his first 36-hole lead since the 2002 British Open. "That was a real bunched leaderboard. This one's pretty bunched, too," he said.

Gulbis takes early lead at Fields Open

February 25, 2006

Natalie Gulbis shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take the early lead in the second round of the LPGA Tour's Fields Open. The 23-year-old Gulbis, who set an LPGA record last year by becoming the first player to break the $1 million mark without a win, was at 11-under 133, a stroke ahead of 20-year-old rookie Seon Hwa Lee, who had five holes left to play. Lorena Ochoa, who had a one-stroke lead over Meena Lee after a first-round 64, was 9 under through 16 holes.

Steady Waldorf takes Classic lead

February 25, 2006

Duffy Waldorf takes a one-shot lead at the Chrysler Classic after firing a six-under-par second round of 66.

Rookie Lee secures two-shot lead

February 25, 2006

Seon Hwa Lee shoots a six-under-par 66 to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Fields Open.

Lyle, Rumford lead New Zealand PGA

February 25, 2006

Australians Brett Rumford and Jarrod Lyle took advantage of a windless morning at Clearwater Country Club to share the lead at the halfway mark of the New Zealand PGA golf championship.

Ryder Cup bash gets bonanza cash boost

February 25, 2006

THE Government has stumped up an extra €4.5m to ensure the K Club Ryder Cup is a smash hit with visitors, writes Frank Khan.

AP, LPGA reach agreement

February 25, 2006

NEW YORK -- The Associated Press and the LPGA reached agreement Friday on 'significant issues' in a dispute over credentials, enabling the news agency to provide full coverage of the Fields Open tournament in Hawaii.

Lyle, Rumford move up top in New Zealand

February 25, 2006

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand -- Jarrod Lyle and Brett Rumford moved into a tie at the top of the leaderboard after the second round of the ING New Zealand PGA Championship, a co-sanctioned event on the Nationwide Tour and PGA TOUR of Australasia.

New look for British Seed Houses

February 25, 2006

New look for British Seed Houses The leading UK seed company revealed a distinctive new image during Harrogate Week. '

STEPS back

February 25, 2006

STEPS back The Spanish Tourist Office will host the sixth exhibition, 'Spanish Tourist Exchange for Professionals', on 29th and 30th March 2006 in London. '

New chafer treatment has real merit

February 25, 2006

New chafer treatment has real merit PSD approval has just been given for a long awaited chafer grub treatment from Bayer Environmental Science.

Nilsson Leads Bergman and Sullivan by One in Portugal

February 25, 2006

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A Perfect Fit

February 25, 2006

My first impression when I walked into Hot Stix Golf was that I had entered the headquarters of SMERSH. Men in lab coats scurried about. Technicians fiddled with chrome gadgets.

On the Scottish Ale Trail

February 25, 2006

I have nothing against whisky, but more than enough ink has been spilled about the pleasures of sipping a wee dram after a round of golf in Scotland.

The Hustlers

February 25, 2006

On a sweltering Friday afternoon in mid- July, Russ Hamilton sat in the grillroom at the Tournament Players Club at Summerlin watching that morning's highlights from the British Open.

The New Greens of New Mexico

February 25, 2006

At its heart, New Mexico is about color and scale.

Singh Takes Early Advantage

February 25, 2006

By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, Carlsbad Click here for live scoreboard!

Campbell gets shot at Tiger in Match Play

February 25, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. -

European Tour leader David Howell joins Open line-up

February 25, 2006

European Tour leader David Howell joins Open line-up 15-Feb-2006 11:22 (BST) imageDavid Howell is congratulated by Tiger Woods after winning the HSBC Champions event in Shanghai.

Easy ride for Open spectators

February 25, 2006

Sports Golf Getty Images, Inc. Easy ride for Open spectators 17-Feb-2006 11:39 (BST) imageSpectators soaking up the atmosphere at The Open Championship David Cannon-Getty Imageszoom Good motorway ...

Woods moves ahead of Nicklaus' record

February 25, 2006

Woods moves ahead of Nicklaus' record 22-Feb-2006 11:24 (BST) imageTiger Woods has won more majors at the age of 30 than Jack Nicklaus.

Ochoa leads Fields Open

February 25, 2006

Ochoa leads Fields Open by Agence France-Presse AP Photo Lorena Ochoa had three second-place finishes this year. (

Rumford and Lyle share lead in NZ PGA

February 25, 2006

Rumford and Lyle share lead in NZ PGA Sydney - Australians Brett Rumford and Jarrod Lyle were tied for the halfway lead at seven-under-par in the New Zealand PGA at Clearwater near Christchurch on Friday.

Lyle, Rumford lead New Zealand PGA

February 25, 2006

Rumford, one of 27 players forced to finish their first round Friday morning due to bad weather Thursday, shot a 68 at Clearwater Country Club.

among those who advanced

February 25, 2006

advanced to the third round. Third-seeded also won, but not before made a hole-in-one on the 16th hole to make him sweat.

Rosaforte: Tiger gets last laugh

February 25, 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.

Hawkins blog: Is this the year?

February 25, 2006

Hawkins is a Senior Writer for Golf World, the game's leading newsweekly. He has been honored eight times by the Golf Writers Association of America (GWAA) since 1997 and is a regular contributor to ESPN and The Golf Channel.

Live from La Costa: Rd. 3 preview

February 25, 2006

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Notebook: Mickelson gaining momentum

February 25, 2006

Mickelson was 23 when he won the winners-only Mercedes Championships in 1994, beating Fred Couples in a playoff. He won again in 1998, the final year the Mercedes was held at La Costa, by holding off Tiger Woods and Mark O'Meara.

Jarrod Lyle, Brett Rumford lead New Zealand PGA after two rounds

February 25, 2006

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Ochoa leads at Fields

February 25, 2006

Ochoa leads at Fields KAPOLEI, Hawaii (AP) - Lorena Ochoa shot an 8-under-par 64 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead in the LPGA Tour's Fields Open. Seon Hwa Lee and Wendy Ward were tied for second.

Jarrod Lyle, Brett Rumford lead New Zealand PGA after two rounds

February 25, 2006

Rumford, one of 27 players forced to finish their first round Friday morning due to bad weather Thursday, shot a 68 at Clearwater Country Club.

Ochoa leads at Fields Open

February 25, 2006

KAPOLEI, Hawaii -- Lorena Ochoa shot an 8-under-par 64 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead in the LPGA Tour's Fields Open. Seon Hwa Lee of South Korea and Wendy Ward were tied for second.

Tighter Fit

February 25, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. ( AP) - Tiger Woods went from a breeze to a wheeze in the Match Play Championship, not taking the lead until the 10th hole and having to make a seven-foot birdie on the 18th to get past Robert Allenby on Thursday. '