The end of Doral as they know it
March 7, 2006For some players, there is no better feeling than getting off the plane at Miami International Airport and feeling a blast of tropical air, a warm signal that the Florida swing is starting and the Masters is not far away. Billy Mayfair has played at Doral every year since he was a rookie in 1989. "I've always loved this place," Mayfair said. "You're coming off California, where you're used to wearing sweaters and turtlenecks. You come here and it's 90 degrees and perfect greens.
Honda Classic moving across the street
March 7, 2006A long-expected deal moving the Honda Classic from The Country Club at Mirasol across the street to PGA National was formally announced Tuesday by the PGA Tour. The six-year pact starts next year, when the Honda opens what will be a four-event Florida tour swing. The deal gives the oft-moved tournament a home through 2012; it's been at six courses since 1995.
Notes: Class of 2005 members continue to make their mark
March 7, 2006Notes: Class of 2005 members continue to make their mark March 7, 2006 " The Class of 2005 continues to make its mark on the PGA TOUR.
Chat with the Champ: Padraig Harrington
March 7, 2006Chat with the Champ: Padraig Harrington March 7, 2006 PGATOUR.com: What is your favorite PGA TOUR golf memory as a kid? HARRINGTON: Jack Nicklaus winning 1986 Masters Tournament PGATOUR.com: Whats your favorite beverage?
Notes: Watson's streak ends at Doral
March 7, 2006Notes: Watson's streak ends at Doral March 7, 2006 " Bubba Watson had a string of 99 consecutive holes without a bogey end last week at the Ford Championship at Doral.
Woods' confidence and game are sky high
March 7, 2006He began 2006 with a victory at Torrey Pines, making a birdie on the last hole and winning when Jose Maria Olazabal missed a 4-foot par putt in the playoff.
Deacon Golfers Hope To Roll To Low Scores In Vegas
March 7, 2006Extract not available.
Superb finish gives Dougherty two-stroke lead at Singapore Masters
March 7, 2006By Keith Lin SINGAPORE, (AFP) - Birdies on the final three holes earnt rising Englishman Nick Dougherty a two-shot lead over Ryder Cup stars Colin Montgomerie and Thomas Bjorn after three rounds of the Singapore Masters on Saturday.
Dougherty scores first European Tour win with Singapore Masters title
March 7, 2006By Keith Lin SINGAPORE (AFP) - Young Englishman Nick Dougherty notched his first European tour victory on Sunday when he shrugged off the persistent challenge of defending champion Colin Montgomerie to lift the Singapore Masters title.
Dougherty upstages the stars at Singapore Caltex Masters
March 7, 2006The 22-year-old former European Tour rookie of the year, who started the day in equal second place after a first-round 68, began slowly with a one-over 37 on the back nine, which he played first.
Fantasy Focus: Just the Fax
March 7, 2006It's official. I'm in the worst mini-slump of my career after picking Ernie Els (first-round loss) in the Match Play, then going with Jim Furyk (missed the cut) at Doral.
Brighter future -- Bubba Watson or J.B. Holmes?
March 7, 2006The two freshest faces of the PGA Tour are like something out of a Sir Arthur Conan Doyle mystery novel. Holmes and Watson, together again. Of course, Sherlock and Dr. John have been replaced by J.B.
Focus should be on Tiger Woods winning again, not others wilting
March 7, 2006Extract not available.
It's a field of dreams
March 7, 2006By ROBERT TYCHKOWSKI -- Edmonton Sun One of the best players of all time, one of the hottest, one of the most courageous, and one of the funniest.
Dougherty ready for Singapore
March 7, 2006March 8, 2006 A REFRESHED Nick Dougherty will relish returning to the scene of his first professional triumph when the young Briton defends his Singapore Masters title this week.
Vijay may skip Bay Hill, focus on Masters
March 7, 2006MIAMI - Fatigued Vijay Singh is considering missing next week's Bay Hill Invitational in Orlando for the first time in a decade to hone his game for next month's U.S.
Video: Tiger just happy with Ford win
March 7, 2006Sports Golf
A Fiesta, a Happening for Camilo
March 7, 2006Sometimes you just never know where you are going to find the next potentially great golfer. Even if it is in Colombia.Soccer is by far the major sport in this South American country.
Q & A: Lifespan of a Driver
March 7, 2006Editor's Note: This is the latest in a weekly Q&A feature from The Golf Channel's Chief Technical Advisor Frank Thomas. & :
Toms Flaws Make Life Easy For Tiger
March 7, 2006By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent David Toms says he had 'a lot of fun' on Sunday. Good for him.
Women's mini-Tour to launch in Bristol
March 7, 2006The Ladies European Tour, still in turmoil with political in-fighting and most events restricted to the Continent and the Far East, tends not to provide a secure home base for burgeoning women's talent.
Notes: Watson's streak ends at the Ford Championship at Doral
March 7, 2006" Bubba Watson had a string of 99 consecutive holes without a bogey end last week at the Ford Championship at Doral.
Focus should be on winning, not wilting
March 7, 2006That allowed Woods, who was watching from the fairway, to play away from the water with a 9-iron and win with a bogey. Two-time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal missed a 4-foot par putt to lose on the second playoff hole at Torrey Pines.
Focus Should Be on Tiger Woods Winning
March 7, 2006So if I put myself there enough times, those things are going to happen, as well as other guys are going to make birdies to beat me. That's the way it goes.
LMU in First After Round One of Braveheart Classic
March 7, 2006March 7, 2006 (March 6, 2006) - Loyola Marymount University shot a first round 289 to take a two-shot lead after the first round of the Braveheart Classic Tournament at the Oak Glen Golf Course in Beaumont Monday.
Bob Weeks: Rutledge's long wait
March 7, 2006You have to wonder if the folks running the Future Links program are scratching their heads. You see, they have a plan in place to try and get five Canadian golfers ranked within the top 100 in the world rankings. :
Notes: Morgan looks for more success in Los Angeles
March 7, 2006Notes: Morgan looks for more success in Los Angeles March 7, 2006 " If the tournament is in Los Angeles, look out for Gil Morgan. The veteran has won the AT&T Classic three times in 10 seasons on the Champions Tour.
Focus should be on winning, not wilting
March 7, 2006Has Tiger Woods won three of the first five events he's played this year? Or has the opposition gagged when they had a chance to take down the No. 1 player? While the debate over the Tiger mystique rages, at least one writer thinks Woods isn't getting enough credit.
Ryder Cup Europe LLP Finalises Six Partners for The 2006 Ryder Cup in Ireland
March 7, 2006Extract not available.
Women's World Golf Ranking - 6th March 2006
March 7, 2006Sports Golf BAE Systems plc What's on this week 1 Annika Sorenstam SWE (18.13)2 Michelle Wie USA (10.03)3 Paula Creamer USA (9.40)4 Yuri Fudoh JPN (7.18)5 Cristie Kerr USA (6.48)6 Ai Miyazato JPN...
On the World of Golf
March 7, 2006WORLD OF GOLF Wednesdays on Sky Sports Rob Lee, Tim Barter and Mickey Walker get stuck in to the latest golfing news from around the world.
Dougherty Welcomes Pressure
March 7, 2006By Neale Graham, PA Sport, Singapore The expectation which comes with being Nick Faldo's protg and a bright young thing of the British golf scene does not weigh Nick Dougherty down.
Cardrona call-off
March 7, 2006Tue 7 Mar 2006 Printer friendly Send to friend Cardrona call-off TOMORROW'S Edinburgh & East of Scotland Alliance golf event at Cardrona has had to be cancelled as the Peebles course is under snow.
Klassen and Hughes want to lead 2010 team
March 7, 2006Klassen and Hughes want to lead 2010 team Canadian Press Calgary - Beaming and bleary-eyed, Olympic hero Cindy Klassen led Canada's triumphant speed skating team to a raucous homecoming on Monday. '
Nash hurt in Suns' win
March 7, 2006Nash hurt in Suns' win Associated Press Oklahoma City - Victoria's Steve Nash missed the decisive run in the Phoenix Suns' 11th straight win. What he did see left him impressed with teammates Boris Diaw and Leandro Barbosa.
Big support expected for 'visiting' Mexico in U.S. Classic opener
March 7, 2006Big support expected for 'visiting' Mexico in U.S. Classic opener Associated Press Phoenix - Shouts of 'Viva Mexico!' might drown out chants of 'U-S-A, U-S-A' when the United States takes the field for its Baseball Classic opener on Tuesday.
Cuban players get a chance to prove themselves
March 7, 2006Cuban players get a chance to prove themselves Associated Press Havana - Cuba has waited decades to test its amateur talent against major league stars. Now, the defending Olympic champions have their chance.
Internationals ready for Amateur Foursomes
March 7, 2006But among the players sharing third were star amateurs and Golf Australia National Squad members Andrew Dodt and Jason Day, both Queenslanders who have been catapulted to impressive performances since the event.
World Golf Ranking - 6th March 2006
March 7, 2006Holmes USA (1. -
Ley catches Fiedler atop the leader board at the PGA Western Senior Stroke Play
March 7, 2006By Larry Bush, PGA.com Contributor 03.06.2006 09:36 pm (EST) BEAUMONT, Calif. -- James Ley of Goleta, Calif.,
Dougherty set for title defence
March 7, 2006Nick Dougherty aims to consolidate a fine start to the season by retaining his Singapore Masters title.
Dougherty looking forward to his Singapore title defence
March 7, 2006Extract not available.
Challenge Tour stars look to follow Vancsik in Kenya
March 7, 2006Extract not available.
Tiger Woods on a high after Doral defense
March 7, 2006Extract not available.
Nick Dougherty defends Singapore title
March 7, 2006Young Briton Nick Dougherty, a protege of six-times major winner Nick Faldo, will be in buoyant mood when he defends his Singapore Masters title this week. To get the live leaderboard from European Tour events, simply SMS GEURO to 34911.
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Not pretty, but Tiger wins
March 7, 2006Woods finished bogey-bogey Sunday to win a second consecutive Ford Championship at Doral title, shooting 69 (20-under-par 268) and beating David Toms (67) and Colombian rookie Camilo Villegas (67) by one stroke.
Cobra brand returning
March 7, 2006Cobra Golf, a brand that was powerful in the 1980s and all but extinct on the PGA Tour by 2000, has two victories and two seconds this year, thanks to the performances of some of the Tour's most promising young players. J.B.
Woods still No. 1; Toms and Villegas move up in rankings
March 7, 2006Woods still No.
Woods' work ethic pays rich dividend
March 7, 2006Mark Garrod TIGER WOODS has thrown down the gauntlet exactly a month before the start of the Masters at Augusta.
East Tennessee State Continues To Lead Seminole Intercollegiate
March 7, 2006March 6, 2006 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -
Woods prepares for Masters
March 7, 2006Woods prepares for MastersPosted on 07 March 2006 - 07:00The road to the Masters usually starts with the Florida swing on the US PGA Tour, although Tiger Woods already had a head start even before he arrived last week at the Doral Golf Resort.
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An unfulfilling win
March 7, 2006Back to Home > Sports > Tuesday, Mar 07, 2006 Golf email this print this R E L A T E D C O N T E N T WARREN LITTLE / GETTY IMAGES TOUGH YEAR: Padraig Harrington won two PGA Tour events in 2005, but he struggled personally with his father's death.
Harrington revs up gears for Honda
March 7, 2006Golf Karl MacGinty DES SMYTH and Padrig Harrington ran into each other at Doral and the toast at dinner in Miami that night was a crisp spring Sunday exactly 12 months ago when the two of them ruled America.
Tiger Woods hangs on to beat the Blue Monster
March 7, 2006MIAMI: Tiger Woods played his best golf when he finally got some competition Sunday at Doral, then was at his worst when it no longer mattered.
Instant replay to be used in tennis starting this month
March 7, 2006By Ticker Story March 6, 2006 WHITE PLAINS, New York (Ticker) - John McEnroe will be getting his wish.
Northwestern to Host April Tournament in Palm Springs
March 7, 2006March 6, 2006 EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern will make history when it heads to California in April to host its first tournament outside the Chicagoland area.
Mackenzie Alone in First After Round One in Mexico
March 7, 2006March 6, 2006 Guadalajara, Mexico - Washington senior Paige Mackenzie shot a 3-under 69 in the first round of the Guadalajara Invitational today, giving her a one-stroke lead over three golfers headed into the second round.
Bruins Take First Round Lead at Guadalajara Invitational
March 7, 2006March 6, 2006 The second-ranked UCLA women's golf team took the lead after the first day of competition at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational, hosted by Cal at the Guadalajara Country Club.
Iowa Travels To North Carolina
March 7, 2006March 6, 2006 Complete Release in PDF FormatDownload Free Acrobat Reader THIS WEEK The women's golf team will travel to Pinehurst, N.C. to compete in the 54-hole Pinehurst Challenge. The teams will play 18-holes Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Auburn Claims LSU Cleveland Classic Title
March 7, 2006March 5, 2006 BATON ROUGE, La. -
Woods building momentum toward the Masters
March 7, 2006He began 2006 with a victory at Torrey Pines, making a birdie on the last hole and winning when Jose Maria Olazabal missed a 4-foot par putt in the playoff.
Utah Golf in 16th at Braveheart Classic
March 7, 2006Extract not available.
A MONTH until the Masters and who is going to prevent Tiger Woods slipping into a fifth green
March 7, 2006After finishing bogey-bogey to win the Ford Championship at Doral in Florida on Sunday evening, Woods could be forgiven for thinking that the competition stands more in awe of him today than at any other stage of his remarkable career.
PING sponsors new ELGA tournament
March 7, 2006PING sponsors new ELGA tournament PING has agreed to sponsor a new English Ladies' Golf Association better-ball tournament for lady club golfers in England. '
Hardys and the Seniors Tour
March 7, 2006Hardys and the Seniors Tour Hardys, the number one Australian wine brand in the UK, will adopt a more prominent position on the Tour over the next three years. '
Micklem award for Murray
March 7, 2006Micklem award for Murray The former EGU President Bill Murray has been given the Micklem Award for his outstanding contribution to further the interests of amateur golf in England. '
Dyson perseveres in his home away from home
March 7, 2006It wasn't just the fact that Dyson's home city of York in the north of England was at a virtual standstill because of the ravages of snow that would have him slightly hesitant about boarding the plane that took him from the heat of Indonesia.
Video: Tiger just happy with win
March 7, 2006Sports Golf
Hudson breaks six-year drought
March 7, 2006Hudson, who turned professional in 2003, has played for three seasons on the Ladies' European Tour and was ranked 42nd on last year's Order of Merit.
Lehman out of bounds in dream for Ryder Cup
March 7, 2006TOM LEHMAN, the captain of the United States team at this year's Ryder Cyp, is 47 today.
ECCO Extends Contract with PGA Tour Star Aaron Baddeley
March 7, 2006March 6, 2006. Renowned Danish shoemaker ECCO announces the extension of its endorsement agreement with 24-year-old PGA Tour star Aaron Baddeley.
Doral triumph shows that Woods' confidence is rising and his mystique has returned
March 7, 2006Woods cannot comprehend Toms' decision to ignore the leader boards on Sunday Finally flagging, iron man Singh decides to takes a week, or maybe two, off Toms moves up to No.
Woods cannot comprehend Toms' decision to ignore the leader boards on Sunday
March 7, 2006By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent 03.06.2006 06:32 pm (EST) MIAMI (PA) -- David Toms says he had 'a lot of fun' on Sunday. Good for him.
Finally flagging, iron man Singh decides to takes a week, or maybe two, off
March 7, 2006Doral triumph shows that Woods' confidence is rising and his mystique has returned Woods cannot comprehend Toms' decision to ignore the leader boards on Sunday Toms moves up to No.
Toms moves up to No. 8 in the world with his second-place showing at Doral
March 7, 2006Sports Network) -- Tiger Woods claimed his third worldwide victory of the season Sunday at the Ford Championship, further cementing his place at the top of the Official World Golf Rankings.
Woods Building Momentum Toward Masters
March 7, 2006March 6, 2006, 4:18 PM EST MIAMI -- The road to the Masters usually starts with the Florida swing on the PGA Tour, although Tiger Woods already had a head start even before he arrived at Doral.
Zambian Open tees off Sunshine Tour
March 7, 2006The pedigree of previous winners is not lost on the Southern African golfers competing in this event and the entry list bears testimony that the battle for the Order of Merit will be fought from the word go.
Blake beats Hewitt to win Tennis Channel Open
March 7, 2006By Ticker Story March 6, 2006 Lleyton Hewitt and took a giant step toward the upper echelon of men's tennis.
Woods building momentum toward the Masters
March 7, 2006It was his ninth wire-to-wire victory among his 48 titles on the PGA Tour.
Postcards from the road
March 7, 2006Editor's note: Gilles Samson and his wife, Suzette, always wanted to travel around the United States. So after retiring from their jobs late last year, the two Canadians decided to combine their wanderlust with their love of golf.
Woods aims to get even better
March 7, 2006In an ominous warning to his rivals world No.1 Tiger Woods says he is becoming a better player every week.
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Tar Heel Golfer Martin Ureta In Second Place
March 7, 2006March 6, 2006 Tallahassee, Fla. - Martin Ureta, a junior on North Carolina's golf team, fired a six-under-par 66 for a nine-under 135 total and is in second place going into the final round of the Seminole Intercollegiate.
Tiger delighted with form ahead of Masters
March 7, 2006That's why I work as hard as I do.''All I can do is beat whoever is in the field and that's it. I'm trying to do my part by putting myself there and winning tournaments and trying to improve each and every week and each and every year.' '
Lewton Cards 66, Pack Fires Five Under Second Round
March 7, 2006March 6, 2006 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Stephen Lewton carded a 66 in the second round of the Seminole Intercollegiate on Monday to lead the NC State men's golf team to a five under par round at the par 72 Golden Eagle Country Club.
Royal Liverpool gets Open support from Toro
March 7, 2006click' the headline to read the story Pebble Beach 'replica' loses court battle Pebble Beach Company successfully challenges a 'replica course' in Wisconsin for Service Mark Infringement. '
Tiger Woods hangs on to beat the Blue Monster
March 7, 2006MIAMI: Tiger Woods played his best golf when he finally got some competition Sunday at Doral, then was at his worst when it no longer mattered.
Woods secures Nike SQ's 10th victory
March 7, 2006Nike SQ What's on this week With Tiger Woods' win at the Ford Championship at Doral, Nike Golf is enjoying conspicuous success with four wins in just nine weeks on the PGA Tour.
Woods building momentum
March 7, 2006By DOUG FERGUSON MIAMI (AP) - The road to the Masters usually starts with the Florida swing on the PGA Tour, although Tiger Woods already had a head start even before he arrived at Doral.
Tiger scaring off 'rivals' as he eyes fifth Masters title
March 7, 2006After finishing bogey-bogey to win the Ford Championship at Doral in Florida on Sunday evening, Woods could be forgiven for thinking that the competition stands more in awe of him today than at any other stage of his remarkable career.
British pack above par in South Africa
March 7, 2006Ten British players broke par on the opening day of the South African Amateur Championship at the Stellenbosch and De Zalze clubs yesterday.
American bias irks Howell
March 7, 2006European Tour Order of Merit leader David Howell has joined the growing chorus of condemnation over the Americanisation of the World Golf Championships.
Woods successfully defends title at Ford Championship
March 7, 2006By Ticker Story March 6, 2006 MIAMI (Ticker) - Tiger Woods never doubted he would win the $5.5 million Ford Championship. Neither, it seemed, did any of his rivals.
Terp Men, Women Featured on Golf Channel
March 7, 2006March 6, 2006COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The University of Maryland men's and women's golf programs will be featured this week on The Golf Channel's 'College Central' program.
Keys to Victory: Power and placement elevates Woods at Doral
March 7, 2006By Mike VittiPGATOUR.com Staff One stroke. As it is at many events on the PGA TOUR, one stroke was the difference between the winner and players who simply had a great week.
One magic Sunday changed everything for Rutledge
March 7, 2006By Dave LagardePGATOUR.com Contributor Winning a golf tournament was the last thing on Jim Rutledge's mind when he teed off in the final round of the ING New Zealand PGA Championship two Sundays ago. That was Rutledge, simply being realistic.
Woods still No. 1; Toms and Villegas move up in rankings
March 7, 2006Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Tiger Woods claimed his third worldwide victory of the season Sunday at the Ford Championship, further cementing his place at the top of the Official World Golf Rankings.