Warm memories for Love, a tough day for Tiger
March 23, 2006Tiger Woods returned to to the Players Championship Thursday after making a quick trip to California to see his ailing father. And while his mind sometimes drifted, Woods finished with an even-par 72. He sits seven shots behind co-leaders Jim Furyk and Davis Love III.
Golfing gossip
March 23, 2006BBC's Iain Carter on elitism in golf, ball technology and the Masters.
Sandelin takes early lead in Madeira Islands
March 23, 20066-8 - over the 6,826-yard (6,241-meter) hilltop Santo da Serra course on Portugal's Atlantic islands.'It is amazing. I cannot remember when I last had a bogey-free round. It is maybe five years,'' Sandelin said. ' It has been very tough.
Tiger Woods a no-show day
March 23, 2006Tiger Woods a no-show day Tiger Woods missed the final practice round at The Players Championship yesterday because he wanted to check on his father in California, a tour official said. Earl Woods, who still lives in Cypress, Calif.,
Sandelin takes route 66
March 23, 2006Sandelin, the champion here in 1996, is clear of Scottish former Open champion Paul Lawrie, England's Gary Emerson, Welshman Garry Houston, Ireland's Damien McGrane and fellow Swede Fredrik Henge.
Two-stroke lead
March 23, 2006MADEIRA, Portugal (Ticker) - Sweden's Jarmo Sandelin has a two-shot lead after a sizzling 6-under-par 66 in Thursday's first round of the Madeira Island Open.
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Furyk, Love Share Two-Shot Lead at Players Golf; Tiger Woods at Even Par
March 23, 2006March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Davis Love III and Jim Furyk shot 7-under-par 65s to share a two-stroke lead after the first round of golf's Players Championship.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf teams with Kuoni
March 23, 2006TaylorMade-adidas Golf teams with Kuoni The Kuoni Golf Challenge will be held on some of the world's finest and most exclusive golf courses from mid-2006 onwards.
Fifth major? Or first minor?
March 23, 2006PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Hey, Players Championship: If we're going to hang together for the next four days, there's something you should know. We like you. We really do. It's just that we don't like you, like you. You know, like that.
Tiger back on tee after 4,000-mile round trip to see his ailing father
March 23, 2006Fri 24 Mar 2006 Tiger Woods travelled from Florida to California and back before getting his first round under way at Sawgrass.
Warm memories for Love, a tough day for Tiger at Players Championship
March 23, 2006By DOUG FERGUSON Mike Weir of Canada follows his shot off the third tee Thursday, during the first round of The Players Championship golf tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. ( AP Photo/Stephen Morton) PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (
Sandelin takes early lead
March 23, 2006Sandelin takes early lead SANTO DA SERRA, Madeira Islands (AP) - Jarmo Sandelin hit a 6-under-par 66 and opened a two-stroke lead in the Madeira Island Open on Thursday.
Sandelin bags early lead
March 23, 2006Sandelin, a five-time European Tour winner, last won four years ago at the BMW Asian Open. He spaced out six birdies, including three straight on Nos. 6-8, over the hilltop Santo da Serra course on Portugal's Atlantic islands. '
'05 champ Funk at crossroads
March 23, 2006It was an image of Funk punching the air after sinking the winning putt at last year's Players Championship. The driver in the car behind Funk flashed his lights, acknowledging one of the most popular champions in the tournament's history.
Rosaforte: Catching up with Owen
March 23, 2006Owen lives for another day After a difficult loss at Bay Hill, Englishman moves on at Players PONTE VEDRA, Fla. -- Greg Owen knew there would be another day, and Tuesday, there was.
With or without Woods, Players Championship is no bombers paradise
March 23, 2006By Ticker Story March 23, 2006 PONTE VEDRA, Florida (Ticker) - Even if Tiger Woods contests the Players Championship starting on Thursday, he will hardly be ideally prepared. Woods was not at the Sawgrass TPC on Wednesday.
A little rain and a lack of wind make scoring easier at the Players Championship
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Ritchie Smith wins WA Club Pro
March 23, 2006Ritchie Smith, Head Professional of Melville Glades Golf Club won the 2006 Western Australian Cadbury Schweppes Club Pro yesterday.
Distracted Tiger trails Love, Furyk by 7 at TPC
March 23, 2006PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -
Tiger beat stuttering, by talking to dog
March 23, 2006NEW YORK - Tiger Woods says the competitiveness he learned from his mother helped him overcome a childhood stutter.In an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes" to be televised Sunday, the world's No.
Sandelin's Flawless 66 Takes him to the Top at Santo da Serra
March 23, 2006Extract not available.
Swede takes the lead
March 23, 2006It's amazing...I don't think I have had one in the last five years. '
Distracted Woods back on course
March 23, 2006Tiger Woods, who flew back to California on Tuesday to be with his ailing father, duly met his 12.33 starting-time for the first round of the Players' Championship here at Sawgrass.
Sandelin leads at Madeira Island Open
March 23, 2006SANTO DA SERRA, Madeira Islands -- Sweden's Jarmo Sandelin overcame swirling winds to shoot a bogey-free, 6-under-par 66 Thursday for a two-stroke lead at the Madeira Island Open.
Woods admits childhood stuttering problem on '60 Minutes'
March 23, 2006NEW YORK -- Tiger Woods says the competitiveness he learned from his mother helped him overcome a childhood stutter. In an interview with CBS' '60 Minutes' to be televised Sunday, the world's No.
Duval cards 'smart' 71
March 23, 2006PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- David Duval considered Thursdays ball-striking at the bottom of his list for the year. But he still scratched out a 71. I played smart and tried to get it in the hole, he said.
Tiger Woods opens up about childhood stuttering
March 23, 2006NEW YORK (AP) -- Tiger Woods says the competitiveness he learned from his mother helped him overcome a childhood stutter. In an interview with CBS' '60 Minutes' to be televised Sunday, the world's No.
In Their Own Words: Heavey Putter
March 23, 2006Founded three years ago, Heavy Putters' corporate headquarters are in Ridgefield, Connecticut just north of Westchester County in New York.Stephen Boccieri is the founder of Heavy Putter.
Sandelin Emerges as Madeira Leader
March 23, 2006MADEIRA, Portugal -- Sweden's Jarmo Sandelin shot a bogey-free, 6-under-par 66 on Thursday to grab the first-round lead at the Madeira Island Open.
Woods Talks About Stuttering as a Child
March 23, 2006NEW YORK -- Tiger Woods says the competitiveness he learned from his mother helped him overcome a childhood stutter. In an interview with CBS' '60 Minutes' to be televised Sunday, the world's No.
Sandelin sets the pace in Madeira
March 23, 2006Sweden's Jarmo Sandelin enjoyed a rare bogey-free round when he shot a 66 to take a two-shot lead after the first day of the Madeira Island Open.
Woods talks about stutter as child
March 23, 2006NEW YORK (AP) - Tiger Woods says the competitiveness he learned from his mother helped him overcome a childhood stutter.'I would talk to my dog and he would sit there and listen, and he'd fall asleep,' Woods says. '
Woods talks about stutter as child
March 23, 2006Tiger Woods says the competitiveness he learned from his mother helped him overcome a childhood stutter. In an interview with CBS' "60 Minutes" to be televised Sunday, the world's No. 1 golfer says, "The words got lost, you know, somewhere between the brain and the mouth. And it was very difficult, but I fought through it. I went to a school to try and get over that, and I just would work my tail off." Woods had some extra help, too.
Sandelin sets the pace in Madeira
March 23, 2006Jarmo Sandelin puts in a solid first round to lead the Madeira Island Open.
Lobos Claim Second Place At Hawai'i Tournament
March 23, 2006Lobos Claim Second Place at Hawai'i Tournament Backstedt Finishes Fifth March 22, 2006 The 24th-ranked University of New Mexico women's golf team finished in second place at the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational at Kaneohe Bay, Hawai'i.
LIVE: Tiger returns, is under way in first round at TPC
March 23, 2006Extract not available.
Releif For Sandelin
March 23, 2006By Ken Gaunt, PA Sport, Madeira Five-time European Tour winner Jarmo Sandelin expressed his relief at posting a 66 in the first round of the Madeira Island Open.
Poulter's Putter Pain
March 23, 2006By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, Sawgrass Click here for live desktop leaderboard!
Gore to sing for PGATOUR.com viewers
March 23, 2006By Helen RossPGATOUR.com Chief of Correspondents PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- The first time Jason Gore sang karaoke was several years ago at his grandmothers birthday party. He admits a little liquid courage helped calm his nerves.
Elkington withdraws from THE PLAYERS Championship
March 23, 2006Elkington withdraws from THE PLAYERS Championship March 23, 2006 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Steve Elkington withdrew from THE PLAYERS Championship on Thursday morning. He will be replaced by PGA TOUR rookie Nathan Green.
Campbell confounded by USPGA restriction
March 23, 2006Campbell confounded by USPGA restriction Sawgrass, Mar 23: US Open Champion Michael Campbell has expressed his disappointment with the USPGA after their decision to only allow him to play ten tournaments this year.
Big Five trying to find their groove
March 23, 2006Big Five trying to find their groovePosted on 23 March 2006 - 11:02Vijay Singh was on the far corner of the range at Bay Hill with a large bucket of balls and a swing that didn't appear as though it belonged to a three-time major champion.
Day's course record
March 23, 2006Victorians Andrew Martin and Ashley Hall are in a tie for fifth on five-under.Day is aiming to follow in the footsteps of Australia's highest-ranked golfer, Adam Scott. '
Injured Elkington out of Sawgrass
March 23, 2006Twice winner Steve Elkington withdrew from the Players Championship before the start of Thursday's opening round after pulling a groin muscle.
Flying Start For Emerson
March 23, 2006By Ken Gaunt, PA Sport, Madeira Gary Emerson defied the blustery conditions at the Madeira Island Open to make a sound start in the tournament. The 42-year-old, based at Broadstone, Dorset, chalked up a four-under-par 68 in the opening round.
Tway Stumbles At Bogey Hole
March 23, 2006By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, Sawgrass Click here for live desktop leaderboard!
Rest of Golf's Big 5 Trying to Find Groove
March 23, 2006The Associated PressPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.Vijay Singh was on the far corner of the range at Bay Hill with a large bucket of balls and a swing that didn't appear as though it belonged to a three-time major champion. That was by design.
LIVE: Tiger returns, is under way in first round at TPC
March 23, 2006Tiger Woods did indeed make it back in time to tee off Thursday at the TPC. Woods had been a no-show Wednesday after an official said he went back to California to check on his ailing father. Check out all the action from Sawgrass right here.
Live: Players Championship
March 23, 2006Latest first round scores from the unofficial 'fifth major' at Sawgrass.
Injured Elkington out of Sawgrass
March 23, 2006Twice winner Steve Elkington withdraws from the Players Championship before the opening round with a pulled groin muscle.
Jimenez will defend Wales crown
March 23, 2006Miguel Angel Jimenez announces he will defend his Wales Open title at the Celtic Manor, Newport (1-4 June).
Nevada Finishes Third At Anteater Invitational
March 23, 2006Finishes Third At Anteater Invitational :: elanie DeLeon led the Pack shooting a 22-over, 238 to finish tied for sixth place to lead the Pack.
Gamecocks Head To Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic
March 23, 2006March 22, 2006 Complete Release in PDF FormatDownload Free Acrobat Reader The Basics The South Carolina women's golf team heads to Athens, Ga.,
Irish Third After First Two Rounds Of The Dr. Donnis Thompson Invite
March 23, 2006March 22, 2006 HONOLULU, Hawaii - Junior Noriko Nakazaki (Hanover Park, Ill./Hoffman Estates) fired a two-round three-over par total of 145 (74-71) during the first day of competition at the Dr.
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Woods a no-show
March 23, 2006By DOUG FERGUSON PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. ( AP) - Tiger Woods missed the final practice round at The Players Championship on Wednesday because he wanted to check on his father in California, a tour official said.
Tiger leaves 'em guessing
March 23, 2006By KEN FIDLIN -- Toronto Sun PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- The rumour spread like wildfire around the TPC at Sawgrass yesterday.
Sawgrass Favors No Certain Player
March 23, 2006And where do you put Fred Funk of last year, Craig Perks in 2002, Justin Leonard in 1998 or Tom Kite in '88? These guys are pea-shooters compared to the musclemen of the TOUR.
A worried Woods
March 23, 2006Back to Home > Sports > Thursday, Mar 23, 2006 Golf email this print this R E L A T E D C O N T E N T HARRY HOW / GETTY IMAGES A NO-SHOW: Tiger Woods, pictured last month, missed his usual 6 a.m. practice round Wednesday at the TPC.
Harrington Confirmed for The Quinn Direct British Masters
March 23, 2006Extract not available.
Round One Scores (Royal Hobart) - Australian Amateur
March 23, 2006Sports Golf Jason Day What's on this week Tournament DetailsDate23 Mar - 29 Mar 2006CourseRoyal Hobart and Tasmania Golf ClubsLocationHobart, TAS, AustraliaDefendingEric Ramsey 1 -8 Jason Day QLD...
Round One Scores (Tasmania GC) - Australian Amateur
March 23, 2006Sports Golf What's on this week Tournament DetailsDate23 Mar - 29 Mar 2006CourseRoyal Hobart and Tasmania Golf ClubsLocationHobart, TAS, AustraliaDefendingEric Ramsey 1 -5 Leighton Lyle VIC (67)2...
Live: Players Championship
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Jimenez will defend Wales crown
March 23, 2006Sports Golf Miguel Angel Jimenez has announced he will defend his Wales Open title at the Celtic Manor, Newport (1-4 June). The Spaniard won by four strokes last year on the Roman Road course, ...
Hall of Fame for Player's 'Global journey'
March 23, 2006I wasn't really sure what to expect, but after walking through the exhibit I was deeply moved,' said Player, the Hall of Fame's Global Ambassador. ' It certainly embraces all the facets of my life in a way that brought a tear to my eye.'
Stadler's shot at glory
March 23, 2006Kevin Stadler has become the first American Member of The European Tour to win The RBS Shot of the Month Award following his victory in the Johnnie Walker Classic at The Vines Resort & Country Club in Perth, Western Australia.
PGA's fifth major set to begin
March 23, 2006PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLA. -- The Players Championship is the perfect name for this tournament known as professional golf's fifth major, for no other reason than it offers equal opportunity to every player.Just look at the diverse list of winners.
PGA's Finchem handed contract extension
March 23, 2006Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. --
Rookie Villegas has a shot
March 23, 2006Villegas arrived at TPC at Sawgrass as first alternate and waited patiently for someone to withdraw from The Players Championship.
Sawgrass rose from swamp
March 23, 2006Thirty years ago, alligators and snakes were a part of his daily work. So were spiders and mosquitoes. ' I am to snakes what Colonel Sanders is to chickens,' Kelly says.
Snubbed Dub set to duck and dive
March 23, 2006Golf in Sawgrass AS one might expect of a guy who put down his sporting roots in rutted junior football pitches around Dublin and who learned to play golf on weather-beaten Irish links, Paul McGinley is refreshingly blunt.
Casey to Chase Unique Double in Volvo China Open
March 23, 2006Extract not available.
Casey eyes rare Beijing 'double'
March 23, 2006Paul Casey will have a rare chance to win the same title twice in one season after confirming he will play in next month's China Open in Beijing.
Bjorn Not Expecting Much Success
March 23, 2006By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, Sawgrass Thomas Bjorn considers himself one of Europe's 12 best players on his day. But he was not expecting that to be on Thursday.
Fasth Has Cup Ambition
March 23, 2006By Ken Gaunt, PA Sport, Madeira Click here for David John's in-depth betting preview Niclas Fasth is determined to claim a place in the Ryder Cup at the K Club in September.
Luna Starts Brightly
March 23, 2006By Ken Gaunt, PA Sport, Madeira Former winner Santiago Luna made a steady start in the Madeira Open. The experienced Spanish competitor last won the event 11 years ago.
Players Championship Inside Track
March 23, 2006By Harry Emanuel Click here for Dave Tindall's betting tips One of the strongest fields of the year has assembled for the 25th Players Championship at the TPC Sawgrass - home of the PGA Tour.
Casey eyes rare Beijing 'double'
March 23, 2006Paul Casey will have a rare chance to win the same title twice in one season at next month's China Open.
PGA Chief Finchem Signs Six-Year Extension
March 23, 2006The Associated PressPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.Tim Finchem navigated his way through one of the toughest stretches of his 12 years as PGA Tour commissioner.
Golf at Great Hotels
March 23, 2006Golf at Great Hotels The 144-page glossy 2006 'Great Hotels of the World - Luxury Golf Collection' directory is now available and includes five new members among the selection of 42 of the world's finest golfing hotels. '
Island-green 17th hole at the TPC at Sawgrass remains a hole lot of bother
March 23, 2006PA) -- The last time the world's top golfers tackled the tiny 17th hole at the TPC at Sawgrass, there was only one winner -- the hole. By a distance.
Making the cut is Montgomerie's first target this week at The Players
March 23, 2006PA) -- Colin Montgomerie is hoping that a return to a course on which he so nearly had his biggest win will help him avoid the worst run of his career.
DiMarco drops out of The Players, opening the door for fellow Gator Villegas
March 23, 2006AP) -- Camilo Villegas can thank a fellow Florida alumni for one last chance to get into the Masters.
Players Championship is the perfect name for a big-time event that is wide open
March 23, 2006AP) -- The Players Championship is the perfect name for this tournament known as golf's fifth major, for no other reason than it offers equal opportunity to every player. Just look at the diverse list of winners.
Story lines abound for this year's edition of THE PLAYERS
March 23, 2006By Melanie HauserPGATOUR.com Contributor PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Its the tournament with the best field of the year. Of every year for that matter. The first stroke-play gathering of golfs Whos Who every season.
Golf's Big 5 have struggled at THE PLAYERS
March 23, 2006By Dave ShedloskiPGATOUR.com Senior Correspondent PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- It's been said many times and believed by most everyone who hears it: Major championships are the toughest tournaments to win.
Hietala faces tough title defense at Chitimacha
March 23, 2006Hietala faces tough title defense at Chitimacha March 22, 2006 The Nationwide Tour shifts into high gear this week with the 15th annual Chitimacha Louisiana Open.
Caddies take aim at No. 17 at TPC Sawgrass
March 23, 2006By Melanie HauserPGATOUR.com Contributor PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- It was caddie day at the 17th hole at the TPC Sawgrass.
Couples, Price set to use experience at PLAYERS Championship
March 23, 2006By Dave ShedloskiPGATOUR.com Senior Correspondent PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Experience usually counts for something in golf.
DiMarco out of Sawgrass with rib injury
March 23, 2006DiMarco out of Sawgrass with rib injury Posted on 22 March 2006 - 20:32American Chris DiMarco pulled out of the Players Championship at the TPC at Sawgrass on Wednesday after injuring a rib muscle.
Tiger misses final Players practice
March 23, 2006Tiger misses final Players practicePosted on 22 March 2006 - 19:12Tiger Woods was a noticeable absentee on the last day of practice for the Players Championship on Wednesday because of personal reasons, his manager said.
Funk rues obsession with power game
March 23, 2006Funk rues obsession with power game Posted on 22 March 2006 - 23:50Fun-loving American Fred Funk has ridden the crest of a wave since his surprise victory at last year's Players Championship.
The Players Championship up for grabs
March 23, 2006PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. ( AP) - The Players Championship is the perfect name for this tournament known as golf's fifth major, for no other reason than it offers equal opportunity to every player. Just look at the diverse list of winners.
Tiger Woods a no-show the day before The Players Championship
March 23, 2006Extract not available.
European Tour finally arrives in Europe
March 23, 2006He has not played since Dubai almost two months ago and has played only two events this year, which will be the only concern about backing the consistent Welshman.
Tiger a no-show
March 23, 2006PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. ( AP) - Tiger Woods missed the final practice round at The Players Championship on Wednesday because he wanted to check on his father in California, a tour official said. Earl Woods, who still lives in Cypress, Calif.,
Notes: FInchem Extends Contract; DiMarco Withdraws
March 23, 2006PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Tim Finchem navigated his way through one of the toughest stretches of his 12 years as PGA TOUR commissioner.
Lucky 13 to contest Players Championship
March 23, 2006Sports Golf 13 Australian's will contest the prestigious PLAYERS Championship this week as the US PGA Tour moves to Ponte Vedra in Florida to The TPC at Sawgrass' famed Stadium Course.Leading the ...
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Mauresmo regains No. 1 ranking
March 23, 2006By Ticker Story March 21, 2006 ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (Ticker) - For the first time in 17 months, Frenchwoman Amelie Mauresmo is back atop the world rankings.
Federer headlines Miami field; replay to be used for first time
March 23, 2006By Ticker Story March 22, 2006 KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (Ticker) - A new era gets underway in the tennis world this week at the NASDAQ-100 Open. No, Roger Federer isn't going anywhere. World No.
Davenport withdraws from NASDAQ-100 Open
March 23, 2006Davenport, who is expected to retire at the end of the season, withdrew from the $3.45 million women's draw at the dual-gender event on Monday because of a bulging disc in her back.
U.S. without many regulars for friendly against Germany
March 23, 2006By Ticker Story March 22, 2006 DORTMUND, Germany (Ticker) - Bruce Arena will be missing several regular contributors Wednesday when the United States men's soccer team faces Germany in a key friendly before June's World Cup here.
Tiger Woods Set To Play In World Match Play Championship
March 23, 2006Joanna Wypior - All Headline News Staff Reporter London, England (AHN) - Golf champion Tiger Woods confirms that he is to return to the World Match Play Championship at Wentworth late this summer for the first time since last appearing in 1998.
Tiger missing for 'personal reasons'
March 23, 2006March 23, 2006 TIGER Woods was a noticeable absentee on the last day of practice for the Players Championship today (AEDT) because of personal reasons, his manager said.
News: Woods not 'on-site'
March 23, 2006missed the final practice round at The Championship on Wednesday because he wanted to check on his father in California, a tour official said. Earl Woods, who still lives in Cypress, Calif.,
the Week in Pictures
March 23, 2006PicturesMarch 16-19, 2006 The agony of defeat: Greg Owen's lip-out on the 18th Sunday at the Bay Hill Invitational -- his second in as many holes -- was a crushing blow.
Tim Rosaforte catches up with Greg Owen
March 23, 2006Owen lives for another day After a difficult loss at Bay Hill, Englishman moves on at Players PONTE VEDRA, Fla. -- Greg Owen knew there would be another day, and Tuesday, there was.
Tiger checks on dad
March 23, 2006Sports Golf World number one golfer Tiger Woods has missed his final practise round at The Players Championship, so that he can check in on his father Earl in California.An official statement ...
Australia's Nathan Green on PGA standby
March 23, 2006Sources say he flew to California to be with his ailing father Earl, who has prostate cancer.
Ferrie at the double
March 23, 2006Kenny Ferrie is hoping to use the Madeira Island Open to further not just his own cause but that of fellow Englishman Nick Dougherty.
Woods skips Wednesday practice at Sawgrass amid speculation about his dad
March 23, 2006AP) -- Tiger Woods missed the final practice round at The Players Championship on Wednesday because he wanted to check on his father in California, a tour official said. Earl Woods, who still lives in Cypress, Calif.,
New PING clubs for women
March 23, 2006New PING clubs for women The New PING G5L Series are user-friendly clubs designed with women specifically in mind. '
Loyola Marymount Heads to Arroyo Grande
March 23, 2006It is one of two final tune-ups for the Lions before heading to the West Coast Conference Championships on April 17-18. Following the Cal Poly tournament, the Lions will return home for a special event on Sunday, March 16.
Players presents equal opportunity
March 23, 2006By DOUG FERGUSON PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. ( AP) - The Players Championship is the perfect name for this tournament known as golf's fifth major, for no other reason than it offers equal opportunity to every player.
Donald set to take on Tiger
March 23, 2006It was Palmer on the line, asking Donald to reconsider his decision not to enter the Bay Hill Invitational, a US PGA tournament hosted by the original superstar of the American game.
TPC a tournament any player can win
March 23, 2006PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -
PGA Chief Finchem Signs Six-Year Extension
March 23, 2006March 22, 2006, 6:30 PM EST PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Tim Finchem navigated his way through one of the toughest stretches of his 12 years as PGA Tour commissioner.
The Players Championship a Perfect Name
March 23, 2006March 22, 2006, 6:01 PM EST PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- The Players Championship is the perfect name for this tournament known as golf's fifth major, for no other reason than it offers equal opportunity to every player.
PGA Chief Finchem Signs Six-Year Extension
March 23, 2006By DOUG FERGUSONAP Golf Writer PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. Tim Finchem navigated his way through one of the toughest stretches of his 12 years as PGA Tour commissioner.
PGA Chief Finchem Signs Six-Year Extension
March 23, 2006PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Tim Finchem navigated his way through one of the toughest stretches of his 12 years as PGA Tour commissioner.
PGA Chief Finchem Signs Six-Year Extension
March 23, 2006PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. // Tim Finchem navigated his way through one of the toughest stretches of his 12 years as PGA Tour commissioner.
Tiger Woods returns to SoCal to check on his ailing father
March 23, 2006Tiger Woods returns to SoCal to check on his ailing fatherDOUG FERGUSONAssociated Press PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -
Tiger leaves 'fifth major' to be with father in cancer fight
March 23, 2006Tiger Woods forsook his final practice round at the Players' Championship to fly back to his home state of California yesterday to be with his sick father, Earl.
PGA chief Finchem signs six-year extension
March 23, 2006The PGA Tour board of directors gave him a six-year contract extension that takes Finchem to his 65th birthday, and Finchem said at a players-only meeting Tuesday night that he agreed to serve it. ' I didn't hear any booing,' Finchem said. '
Interview with Fred Funk
March 23, 2006Must be nice to be back here at TPC Sawgrass. FRED FUNK: First of all, am I following [PGA Tour Commissioner] Tim [Finchem]? Did he already speak? JOEL SCHUCHMANN: Yeah. FRED FUNK: I'm safe. Q.
Interview with Phil Mickelson
March 23, 2006Phil, four top 10s in six starts this year, just talk a little about the way you feel about your game coming to this week. PHIL MICKELSON: First of all thanks for coming in early, I know it was scheduled for two o'clock.
Interview with Vijay Singh
March 23, 2006I know it's great to be close to home and be a part of this event. Can you just make a couple comments about just the home course advantage? VIJAY SINGH: I think since the last year I've played one round of golf over here.
Interview with Tim Finchem
March 23, 2006Welcome to The Players Championship, and we very much appreciate you being here as always.