Can LPGA Tour live up to its hype?

March 29, 2006

On the eve of the first major championship of the LPGA season, the hype surrounding the tour has arguably never been higher. But is the tour really about to ride an unprecedented wave of popularity? That's yet to be determined.

Woods leads Isleworth to victory

March 29, 2006

In his final tuneup for the Masters, Tiger Woods shot a 7-under 65 on Tuesday to lead Isleworth to a 17 1/2-12 1/2 victory over Lake Nona in the Tavistock Cup. The matches were between tour professionals who belong to the two private clubs in Orlando. Isleworth improved to 2-0-1 in the series. The final round was two-man teams playing stroke play against each other, with four points available in each of the five matches. Isleworth won 11 1/2 of the 20 points available.

Tiger tunes up with Tavistock win

March 29, 2006

Tiger Woods leads Isleworth to victory over its Florida rival Lake Nona in the Tavistock Cup - his last warm-up for next week's Masters.

McElhinney wins Masters warm-up

March 29, 2006

Ireland's Brian McElhinney claims the pre-Masters Georgia Cup with a 3&2 victory over Italian Edoardo Molinari.

Ryder Cup only a bonus to Dougherty

March 29, 2006

Having narrowly missed out on a US Masters bow next week, Nick Dougherty insists a Ryder Cup debut in September is not his main goal.

Wie to Try PGA Again

March 29, 2006

EAST MOLINE, Ill. -- Michelle Wie will take another crack at the PGA Tour, with the 16-year-old golfer competing at the John Deere Classic in July. The tournament granted her a sponsor's exemption Wednesday.

Montgomerie out of BellSouth

March 29, 2006

Montgomerie out of BellSouth Posted on 29 March 2006 - 00:48Britain's out-of-form Colin Montgomerie and American Ben Crane, the 2003 champion, are among 15 late withdrawals for this week's BellSouth Classic at the TPC at Sugarloaf.

Mickelson bids to end drought in Duluth

March 29, 2006

Mickelson bids to end drought in Duluth Posted on 28 March 2006 - 14:06Phil Mickelson will surprisingly be hunting his first victory of the year when he defends his title at this week's BellSouth Classic in Duluth outside Atlanta, Georgia.

Which rookie has been the most impressive in the first quarter of the PGA TOUR season?

March 29, 2006

Which rookie has been the most impressive in the first quarter of the PGA TOUR season? Rookie report | Camilo Villegas emerges from Nationwide Tour as a star Melanie Hauser PGATOUR.com Correspondent Prince of the Baby Bashers. Heartthrob.

Ben Hogan Golf looks to improve your game

March 29, 2006

By Chuck StogelGolfWeb Equipment Correspondent Ben Hogan Golf, continuing to make clubs engineered for performance, is introducing a new set of irons, hybrid series and wedges this spring.

Nationwide Tour players visit veterans at Livermore

March 29, 2006

By Joe ChemyczPGA TOUR staff Golf took a back seat to life and perspective on Tuesday as several Nationwide Tour players had a chance to visit the Livermore Veterans Affairs Medical Center and chat with a few of the servicemen at the facility. '

TFI: Stay on top of your lineup until the deadline

March 29, 2006

By Brett AveryThe Fantasy InsiderPGATOUR.COM Contributor The mail carrier arrives between 1:50 and 2:05 p.m. each day, smiling broadly because The Fantasy Insiders house is the next-to-last on her daily route.

Wie will play PGA Tour event in July

March 29, 2006

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Felts Named SEC Women's Golfer of the Week

March 29, 2006

SEC Women's Golfer of the Week Beth Felts, Kentucky Sophomore * Chattanooga, Tenn.

Teen golfer Michelle Wie to try PGA again

March 29, 2006

EAST MOLINE, Ill. -- Michelle Wie will take another crack at the PGA Tour, with the 16-year-old golfer competing at the John Deere Classic in July.

Girls' Rivalry? Maybe, Maybe Not

March 29, 2006

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. - Morgan Pressel says it's nothing, really. Michelle Wie agrees, though she still is a little more reserved in discussing the situation. Sounds like an upcoming 30-year relationship - rivalry?-

Samsung invite completes Wie's LPGA schedule

March 29, 2006

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Big Break's Prange wins Futures Tour Event

March 29, 2006

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Inkster turns back time, wins Safeway International

March 29, 2006

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Wie ready for first major as a pro

March 29, 2006

Wie ready for first major as a pro by Agence France-Presse Michelle Wie plays her first major golf tournament as a professional, starting here Thursday when the 16-year-old Hawaiian prodigy tees off at the Kraft Nasbisco Championship.

Justifying the Hype

March 29, 2006

Justifying the Hype by DOUG FERGUSON, Associated Press AP Photo Annika Sorenstam starts her Grand Slam quest this week. ( AP Photo/Gregory Bull) RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. ( AP) -- For all the hype about the , it still comes down to performance.

Europe 2007 spots for SAA Open, dunhill

March 29, 2006

A return to China for the second staging of the $5 million Champions Tournament will herald the start of the 2007 European Tour. To get the live leaderboard from European Tour events, simply SMS GEURO to 34911.

Dougherty chasing three titles this year

March 29, 2006

British youngster Nick Dougherty said on Wednesday that winning tournaments took priority over qualifying for the Ryder Cup team. To get the live leaderboard from European Tour events, simply SMS GEURO to 34911.

Dredge looks for good omen again

March 29, 2006

Bradley Dredge, who alongside Stephen Dodd won the World Cup for Wales on the Algarve four months ago, is hoping to maintain a run of success by his fellow countrymen in Portugal this week.

Wie commits to John Deere in July

March 29, 2006

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Stupples ready for opening major

March 29, 2006

England's Karen Stupples wants success in the first women's major of 2006, the Kraft Nabisco Championship, to set out her stall for the rest of the season.

Strong BellSouth field in lead up to Augusta

March 29, 2006

It is located just north (40 kilometres) of Atlanta in the area known as Duluth, about two hours drive from Augusta, another reason why playing here is considered by many.

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March 29, 2006

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Michelle Wie commits to John Deere Classic, another PGA Tour event

March 29, 2006

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Bandon Dunes Oregon

March 29, 2006

Seasoned travelers know that the number of amenities offered by a resort is too often in inverse proportion to the quality of the golf. A spa doesn't make up for mediocre courses. At Bandon Dunes, the opposite approach has won out.

Wie to play John Deere Classic again

March 29, 2006

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Wie's next evaluation

March 29, 2006

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Harrington trying to get a grip

March 29, 2006

Padraig Harrington confessed he has lessened his chances of success in this week's BellSouth Classic here in Atlanta after making changes to his clubs.

Further distress for Monty

March 29, 2006

Colin Montgomerie has pulled out of this week's BellSouth Championship in Atlanta and has disappeared to a quiet corner of America to try and get his mind and game together in time for next week's Masters.

Kim aims to score in personality stakes

March 29, 2006

It was a novel idea but not one which has much chance of catching on.

Wie commits to John Deere in July

March 29, 2006

Michelle Wie will take another crack at the PGA Tour, with the 16-year-old golfer competing at the John Deere Classic in July. The tournament granted her a sponsor's exemption Wednesday. This will be the fifth time Wie plays on the PGA Tour, and she had her most success at the John Deere. A year ago, Wie was inside the cut until a double bogey on the 16th hole and a bogey on the 17th to miss by two shots. The Hawaiian finished two rounds at 1-under 141.

Wie opts out of qualification for British Open

March 29, 2006

Wie opts out of qualification for British OpenPosted on 29 March 2006 - 06:55Hawaiian golf prodigy Michelle Wie has confirmed she will not attempt to qualify for this year's British Open.

Woosnam relaxed over Ryder Cup

March 29, 2006

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On the tee... a boost for junior golf

March 29, 2006

boost for junior golf Pride Golf Tee, the world's leading supplier of golf tees, has become the Golf Foundation's Official Tee Supplier for 2006. '

Record bookings for Carnoustie

March 29, 2006

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HSBC Wee Wonders in 12th year

March 29, 2006

HSBC Wee Wonders in 12th year HSBC's international investment and support for golf continues to grow and extends to grassroots golf at a local level. The bank aims to generate greater awareness of its investment in golf. '

MAC Women's Golfer Of The Week Selected

March 29, 2006

March 28, 2006 MAC Women's Golfer Of The Week Kim Kester • Jr. &# 8226; Toledo Ada, Mich. &#

Woosnam breathes easy at thought of Ryder Cup defense

March 29, 2006

PENINA, Portugal (Reuters) - European Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam hopes he will be relaxed about taking on the United States in September thanks to a stress-beating system of breathing techniques he has started using. '

Karen Feeling Comfortable Again

March 29, 2006

Stupples: 2004 British Open champion.

Woosie: Monty will return

March 29, 2006

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Wie ready for first major as a pro

March 29, 2006

Wie ready for first major as a pro Rancho Mirage - Michelle Wie plays her first major golf tournament as a professional starting on Thursday when the 16-year-old Hawaiian prodigy tees off at the LPGA Kraft Nasbisco Championship.

18 Holes With...PGA Professional Vic Aliprando, Head Professional, TPC at Sugarloaf

March 29, 2006

Auclair, Junior Editor 03.29.2006 09:30 am (EST) Sure, it gets stuck with the unfortunate dates that have it sandwiched between two of golf's biggest tournaments -- The Players Championship and the Masters.

Doonbeg construction enters final weeks

March 29, 2006

Doonbeg construction enters final weeks Everything is on schedule for an early May opening of the lodge, clubhouse, spa and suites at Doonbeg Golf Club, Co Clare. All but three of the suites have been sold in advance of opening.

Woosnam breathes easy at thought of Ryder Cup defense

March 29, 2006

PENINA, Portugal (Reuters) - European Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam hopes he will be relaxed about taking on the United States in September thanks to a stress-beating system of breathing techniques he has started using. '

WP: Uneven course for new LPGA boss

March 29, 2006

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Wie won't try to qualify for British Open

March 29, 2006

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. - Hawaiian golf prodigy Michelle Wie has confirmed she will not attempt to qualify for this year's British Open.

Cup Skipper Encouraged By Duo's Form

March 29, 2006

BY DUO'S FORM By Ken Gaunt, PA Sport, Portimao Ian Woosnam believes there are good reasons to be cheerful in this Ryder Cup year. The European team captain has been delighted by the form of Henrik Stenson and Nick Dougherty.

Wie rules out British Open

March 29, 2006

March 29, 2006 HAWAIIAN golf prodigy Michelle Wie has confirmed she will not attempt to qualify for this year's British Open.

Open may be played under lights

March 29, 2006

March 30, 2006 'DRINKS and drivers' could be the new theme of the Australian Golf Open, with golf stars playing on into the early evening in a radical plan to revitalise the flagging event.

Sirak Says: Invite Villegas to the Masters

March 29, 2006

Johnson: Invite Camilo Villegas Offering the young Colombian a special exemption is what the fans want One of the most interesting aspects of the Masters is that it is essentially the Augusta National club championship.

Pressel ready

March 29, 2006

By Tim Rosaforte Golf World February 3, 2006 They were sitting in a golf cart parked in the garage of a gated community in Boca Raton, Fla.,

Stimulate Your Mind with the Red Bull Physio Unit

March 29, 2006

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Wie rules out bid to play at Open

March 29, 2006

Teenage golf starlet Michelle Wie will not attempt to qualify for this year's Open Championship at Royal Liverpool.

Mickelson Sweet On Sugarloaf

March 29, 2006

The winner at Sugarloaf will pick up over $950,000 on Sunday, but that will not be the priority for the big guns in the field, who will all have half an eye on another Georgia venue.

Broadhurst launches defence

March 29, 2006

Broadhurst snatched the title, his first on the European Tour in a decade, after a late capitulation by Barry Lane who took a nine on the final hole at the Estoril course.

The perfect Ames - Murray

March 29, 2006

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March 29, 2006

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Dougherty puts tour success first

March 29, 2006

Nick Dougherty says tour triumphs mean more to him than cementing a Ryder Cup place.

Stupples ready for opening major

March 29, 2006

Karen Stupples wants success in the the Kraft Nabisco Championship to set out her stall for the rest of the season.

"Greatest Ryder Cup captain ever? Surely it has to be Bernhard Langer?" - O

March 29, 2006

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March 29, 2006

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Matthew has the Kraft and major chance

March 29, 2006

Wed 29 Mar 2006 Printer friendly Send to friend Matthew has the Kraft and major chance ELSPETH BURNSIDE NORTH Berwick's Catriona Matthew goes into the first major of the women's season as a very satisfied customer.

Ranking the LPGA's top 30

March 29, 2006

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GFW Blog: Annika is a lock

March 29, 2006

Annika had shot four rounds in 0s in her last tournament, she'd still be my pick for the Nabisco. This is her tournament. She owns it.

Teenage star closes her diary to the Open

March 29, 2006

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Federer routs Haas on Monday night at NASDAQ-100 Open

March 29, 2006

By Ticker Story March 28, 2006 KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (Ticker) - Tommy Haas gave Roger Federer all he could handle at the Australian Open. The German barely made the world's top player work up a sweat on Monday at the NASDAQ-100 Open.

Roddick faces unknown Greul on Tuesday at NASDAQ-100 Open

March 29, 2006

All eight fourth-round men's matches will be on the docket, as well as a pair of women's quarterfinals. The fourth seed from the United States, Roddick advanced to the round of 16 with a 6-3, 6-4 win over No.

Mauresmo wins, Hingis falls Sunday at NASDAQ-100 Open

March 29, 2006

By Ticker Story March 27, 2006 KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (Ticker) - Amelie Mauresmo again got the better of fellow Frenchwoman Marion Bartoli.

No. 19 Wake Forest Cruises To Team Title At Hootie Intercollegiate

March 29, 2006

Title At Hootie Intercollegiate :: Three FU players finish in the top 10 CSTV. .

Roddick, Blake, Bryan twins tapped for to U.S. Davis Cup team

March 29, 2006

Davis Cup team By Ticker Story March 28, 2006 WHITE PLAINS, New York (Ticker) - United States Davis Cup captain Patrick McEnroe has decided not to mess with success.

Determined Kim trims down

March 29, 2006

Kim choreographed an offseason weight-loss program that matched her vivacious personality, hiring a posse of problem solvers that helped trim 33 pounds off her 5-6 frame. The entourage included enough help to make a Hollywood star envious.

Ames cruises to easy win at Players Championship

March 29, 2006

By Ticker Story March 27, 2006 PONTE VEDRA, Florida (Ticker) - After winning one prestigious golf tournament, Stephen Ames said he is skipping another - The Masters.

Terrapins Move Into Second Place at UNCW Invite

March 29, 2006

March 27, 2006 WALLACE, N.C. - Kelly Calkin fired a second-round 73 to tie for 10th individually and lift the University of Maryland women's golf team to second place in the team standings Monday at the UNCW Lady Seahawk Invitational.

MacWhinnie Leads Terps at UNCW

March 29, 2006

March 28, 2006 WALLACE, N.C. - Kelly MacWhinnie shot a 78 on Tuesday to lead University of Maryland golfers to a sixth-place finish as a team at the UNCW Lady Seahawk Invitational women's golf tournament.

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March 29, 2006

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Wie rules out British Open bid

March 29, 2006

Teenage sensation Michelle Wie will not be taking up the opportunity to try and qualify for this year's British Open Championship at Royal Liverpool.

Druids Heath to host Irish PGA event

March 29, 2006

Liam Kelly HOLDER Pdraig Harrington can bet his house on the new look Irish PGA Championship - because the title sponsors are auctioneers.

Celebrity gardener Gavin putting the finishing touches to Doonbeg project

March 29, 2006

CELEBRITY Gardener Diarmuid Gavin has been commissioned by Doonbeg to put the final touches to an extensive landscaping project around the new clubhouse, the Lodge and the Suites, all of which are scheduled to open in May.

Sergeant Major McEntee promoted to 'Captain'

March 29, 2006

FORMER Sergeant Major Stephen McEntee has been promoted to Captain - of the men's section at Tulfarris golf club.

Age no barrier to Michael as West beckons

March 29, 2006

Golf A 58-year-old Belfast golfer is defying the accepted wisdom that your golf handicap must rise with age. In fact, Michael Malone now plays off plus-one (+0.7 exact), which is his lowest handicap in a lifetime of golf.

Masters Challenge tees-off at K Club

March 29, 2006

WHAT a start to the 2006 O2 Masters All Ireland Golf Challenge. Monday next tees off the campaign that will lead to the Don Carlos Beach and Golf Resort in Marbella, Spain for the Grand Final next October.

Massive entry for Ladies event

March 29, 2006

Golf Liam Kelly TOP Irish model Glenda Gilson attended the announcement of draws for the inaugural Irish Ladies Golf Union AA Insurance Championships.

BellSouth Classic Pre-Tournament Notebook

March 29, 2006

In a rain-marred 2005 Players Championship that included 2.46 inches of rain and five major stoppages of play, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., resident Fred Funk prevailed in the tournament's Monday finish.

Woods leads Isleworth to a decisive victory over Lake Nona in the Tavistock Cup

March 29, 2006

In his final tuneup for the Masters, Tiger Woods shot a 7-under 65 on Tuesday to lead Isleworth to a 17 1/2 - 12 1/2 victory over Lake Nona in the Tavistock Cup.

Ames commits to Masters

March 29, 2006

Instead of traveling to his native Trinidad and Tobago, Ames will vacation in Orlando and take his wife and two sons to Disney World before he heads to the Masters, according to his agent, Brad Pelletier of International Management Group.

Villegas a Colombian hero

March 29, 2006

After the rookie's runner-up finish at the FBR Open, City TV in Bogota, Colombia, dipped an antenna in the water and bought rights to televise a couple of rounds from the Ford Championship at Doral.

Callaway renews contract with Campbell

March 29, 2006

Sports Golf Callaway Golf Company Callaway Golf Company Callaway Golf Company has announced that it has re-signed 2005 US Open champion Michael Campbell to a multi-year contract.Campbell, who ...

SDSU Finishes Eighth at Oregon Duck Invitational

March 29, 2006

The Aztecs ended 29 strokes behind tournament champion San Jose State, at the par-72, 6,191-yard Emerald Valley Golf Course in Creswell, Ore. The Spartans edged out Oregon State by one stroke.

Webb a threat

March 29, 2006

Sports Golf Australian Karrie Webb says she will be a big threat at the upcoming Kraft Nabisco Championship this week despite claims that she is past her best.Webb is the first to admit that ...

Notes: Villegas the talk of South America

March 29, 2006

After the rookie's runner-up finish at the FBR Open, City TV in Bogota, Colombia, dipped an antenna in the water and bought rights to televise a couple of rounds from the Ford Championship at Doral.

Monty pulls out after worst run

March 29, 2006

Wed 29 Mar 2006 Printer friendly Send to friend Monty pulls out after worst run MARK GARROD COLIN Montgomerie has made a late decision to pull out of this week's BellSouth Classic in Atlanta.

Woods Leads Isleworth to Victory

March 29, 2006

The Associated PressORLANDO, Fla.In his final tuneup for the Masters, Tiger Woods shot a 7-under 65 on Tuesday to lead Isleworth to a 17 1/2-12 1/2 victory over Lake Nona in the Tavistock Cup.

Teen stars meet for major battle

March 29, 2006

Morgan Pressel and Michelle Wie, the two most exciting young talents in women's golf, are set to play their first major as professionals this week.

Wie rules out Royal Liverpool bid

March 29, 2006

Golf starlet Michelle Wie has confirmed that she will not attempt to qualify for this year's Open Championship.

This week's golf at a glance

March 29, 2006

PGA TOUR BellSouth ClassicSite: Duluth, Georgia. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday.Course: TPC at Sugarloaf (7,293 yards, par 72).Purse: $5.3 million. Winner's share: $954,000.

Wie and Pressel primed for duel

March 29, 2006

Michelle Wie and Morgan Pressel are the two new teenagers on the professional block, and are already being billed as deadly rivals.

Teen stars meet for major battle

March 29, 2006

Teenage stars Morgan Pressel and Michelle Wie are set to play their first major as professionals this week.

Wie rules out bid to play at Open

March 29, 2006

Golf starlet Michelle Wie confirms that she will not attempt to qualify for this year's Open Championship.

Big Five are major contenders

March 29, 2006

Tiger Woods doesn't have it as easy as it might appear.

TOUR wife tells Masters tale

March 29, 2006

Mark Calcavecchia was talking about his plans for the Masters when he mentioned what surely is a first on the PGA TOUR. Is there anyone else whose wife has never been to the Masters but who has played Augusta National? ' That's a rarity,' he said.

Notebook: A wives' tale at Masters

March 29, 2006

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (AP) - Mark Calcavecchia was talking about his plans for the Masters when he mentioned what surely is a first on the PGA Tour.

Fringe: LPGA Tour hype at all-time high

March 29, 2006

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. - For all the hype about the LPGA Tour, it still comes down to performance.On the golf course, the LPGA season has started nicely.

Analysis: May TPC won't solve everything

March 29, 2006

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Notes: Wie Tees Off with Secretary of State Rice

March 29, 2006

Michelle Wie was on the cover of Fortune magazine when she made her professional debut at the Samsung World Championship in October.

The Saga of the $20 Bet

March 29, 2006

The Big Sister-Little Sister relationship between Juli Inkster and Morgan Pressel is unique. There was a matter of $20 at the last tournament in Phoenix - a bet that Inkster won."That's good," Inkster said. "

Isleworth Wins Tavistock Cup

March 29, 2006

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Team Isleworth, led by world No. 1 Tiger Woods, defeated Lake Nona 17 1/2 - 12 1/2 on Tuesday to capture the Tavistock Cup at Isleworth. Woods earned medalist honors as he fired a 7-under-par 65. That earned him $200,000. '

Sergio Garcia and Vijay Singh each entered the final round of the Players one off the lead. They ended the day

March 29, 2006

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Sergio Garcia was a stand-up guy, stopping to talk about a horrific final round Sunday at The Players Championship. A cynic might suggest he's had plenty of practice.

Stephen Ames and Greg Owen have each suffered recent gaffes, with unflinching consequences, writes Jason Sobel

March 29, 2006

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Chances are, you've had a Greg Owen moment. That one lamentable instant when everything you work so diligently for just -- poof! --

Stephen Ames isn't your typical pro golfer. The Players Championship winner is aloof and often speaks his mind

March 29, 2006

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- It's no wonder Stephen Ames and the TPC-Sawgrass Stadium Course seem to agree with each other so well. Each is blunt, forthright, in your face. No mixed messages or hidden signals. What you see is what you get.

Woosie gears up for Ryder Cup

March 29, 2006

TUESDAY 28/03/2006 16:43:29 GOLF: Woosie in stress-busting mood before Ryder CupRyder Cup captain Ian Woosnam has revealed he is using stress-reducing techniques in the build-up to September's match at the K Club near Dublin.

Confident guy on and off the course

March 29, 2006

By CHRIS JOHNSTON Trinidad celebrates Ames victory That was Ames-azing! Trip to Masters matters most Stephen Ames, of Canada, gives the trophy a kiss after he won The Players Championship golf tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Van de Velde wins Madeira

March 29, 2006

Van de Velde wins Madeira SANTO DA SERRA, Madeira Islands (CP) - Jean Van de Velde, known for the Collapse at Carnoustie, stood on the 18th tee at the Madeira Island Open under familiar circumstances on Sunday.

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March 29, 2006

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Tavistock Cup Joy For Isleworth

March 29, 2006

Isleworth dominated the Tavistock Cup, claiming a 17-12 victory over Lake Nona on home soil.

Monty misses Augusta warm-up

March 29, 2006

Colin Montgomerie has pulled out of this week's US PGA Tour event in an effort to get his game back together in time for the Masters.

More than 2,400 PGA Professionals to participate in Free Fitting & Trade-Up Month

March 29, 2006

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- More than 2,400 PGA Professionals nationwide have signed up to participate in the inaugural PGA Free Fitting & Trade-Up Month to be held this April.

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March 29, 2006

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Monty Takes Time Out To Regroup

March 29, 2006

By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, Atlanta While Colin Montgomerie seeks some privacy to try to piece his golf game back together, Luke Donald, Padraig Harrington and David Howell stay in the public eye this week.

Wie Rules Out Open Bid

March 29, 2006

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Mickelson's pre-Masters routine in jeopardy

March 29, 2006

Phil Mickelson's road to the Masters just took a detour.However, the BellSouth is moving to May next year as part of the new PGA Tour schedule, and Lefty's path will hit a dead end in Houston. '

BellSouth Classic Tournament Profile

March 29, 2006

27 in the latest world ranking 03.28.2006 04:51 pm (EST) Cash Chart:Total Purse: $5.3 millionShares: 1st Place - $954,000; 2nd Place - $572,400; 3rd Place - $360,400 Television:Thursday: 4:00-6:00 p.m. ET on USAFriday: 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Final chance to tune up for The Masters is this week at the BellSouth Classic

March 29, 2006

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Column: LPGA Tour Hype at All-Time High

March 29, 2006

The Associated PressRANCHO MIRAGE, Calif.For all the hype about the LPGA Tour, it still comes down to performance. On the golf course, the LPGA season has started nicely.

Woods and O'Meara Open Tavistock With Win

March 29, 2006

The Associated PressORLANDO, Fla.Tiger Woods and Mark O'Meara beat Sergio Garcia and Retief Goosen 65-66 in best-ball play Monday to help Isleworth Country Club take a 6-4 lead over Lake Nona after the first day of the Tavistock Cup.

Jaidee to Become First Thai in Masters

March 29, 2006

The Associated PressAUGUSTA, Ga.Thongchai Jaidee received a special invitation Monday to play in the Masters, making him the first Thailand-born player to compete at this major in 35 years.

Column: Moving TPC to May Isn't a Panacea

March 29, 2006

The Associated PressPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.The only suspense at The Players Championship came after Stephen Ames manhandled a scary TPC at Sawgrass and the strongest field in golf. And even that only lasted about 12 hours.

Goddard's win should alert the selectors

March 29, 2006

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Wie camp happy to be on an upward curve

March 29, 2006

When Michelle Wie hooked into the water at the short fourth in the first of the pro-ams prior to this week's Kraft Nabisco Championship, there was laughter all round. '

Seve still not ready for Europe

March 29, 2006

Severiano Ballesteros has further delayed his start to the European Tour season, following hard on his decision to withdraw from next week's US Masters at Augusta.