Red-hot Mickelson builds his lead to six shots halfway through the BellSouth Classic

March 31, 2006

03.31.2006 07:30 pm (EST) DULUTH, Ga. ( AP) -- Phil Mickelson says that he isn't shooting for any records this week at the BellSouth Classic. He says his focus is on preparing for the Masters.

Lefty Lapping the Field at BellSouth

March 31, 2006

DULUTH, Ga. -- Phil Mickelson, the defending champion and two- time winner here, posted a 7-under 65 Friday to take a six-stroke lead after two rounds of the BellSouth Classic. Mickelson completed the opening 36 holes at 16-under-par 128.

Mickelson stretches lead in BellSouth Classic

March 31, 2006

There were 65 golfers below par in Thursday's first round and more low scores early Friday. Even so, Olazabal said Mickelson was playing at a different level. ' I think at the moment Phil is the only one really doing the fireworks,' Olazabal said. '

Ochoa keeps her cushion

March 31, 2006

Ochoa is after her first LPGA major. ( AP Photo/Chris Carlson) RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (

Simpson leads by one in Mexico

March 31, 2006

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (Sports Network) - Scott Simpson, the 1987 U.S. Open champion, posted a five-under-par 67 on Friday to grab one-stroke lead after the opening round of the inaugural Puerto Vallarta Blue Agave Golf Classic.

Broadhurst still leads in Portugal

March 31, 2006

Cascais, Portugal (Sports Network) - Paul Broadhurst of England shot a three- under 69 on Friday to remain in the lead at the Algarve Open de Portugal.

Mickelson Powers Clear Of Chasing Pack

March 31, 2006

By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, Atlanta Phil Mickelson was in a league of his own in Atlanta as he produced the lowest 36-hole score of his 15-year US Tour career.

A closing birdie from Henry lifted him above Olazabal and reduced Mickelson's

March 31, 2006

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Mickelson Sets Scorching Pace

March 31, 2006

By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, Atlanta Phil Mickelson was in a league of his own in Atlanta today as he produced the lowest 36-hole score of his 15-year US Tour career.

Broadhurst owes it to his son

March 31, 2006

When Paul Broadhurst's young son was asked what his father did he replied: 'He used to be a golfer.' That was before the 40-year-old Midlander ended a miserable barren spell with his first victory for 10 years in last year's Portuguese Open.

Broadhurst frets over lead

March 31, 2006

Paul Broadhurst forged ahead in his defence of the Algarve Portuguese Open title with a six-birdie 69 at Penina yesterday.

Davies in doldrums as game falls apart

March 31, 2006

Laura Davies is facing a confidence crisis.

Runaway lead for masterful Mickelson

March 31, 2006

Phil Mickelson continues to impress in the run-up to next week's US Masters, seizing a seven-stroke lead after two rounds of the BellSouth Classic yesterday.

Kuznetsova upsets Mauresmo, Roddick loses at NASDAQ-100 Open

March 31, 2006

By Ticker Story March 31, 2006 KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (Ticker) - Svetlana Kuznetsova suddenly is getting the better of Amelie Mauresmo.

Report: Capriati not retiring

March 31, 2006

By Ticker Story March 31, 2006 KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (Ticker) - Jennifer Capriati may not have played a competitive match in 16 months, but she has no desire to hang up her racquet quite yet.

Broadhurst opens up two-shot lead

March 31, 2006

April 1, 2006 BRITAIN'S Paul Broadhurst compared his three-under-par 69 to a trip to the dentist after stretching his lead to two shots in the Portuguese Open second round overnight.

Mickelson posts clubhouse lead

March 31, 2006

April 1, 2006 PHIL Mickelson posted the lowest 36-hole total of his career overnight to take a comfortable clubhouse lead during the second round of the $US5.3 million BellSouth Classic.

Mickelson Races Clear In Atlanta

March 31, 2006

The defending champion carded a 65 on day two, adding to his record-equalling opening round of 63 and leaving himself on a 16-under par total of 128.

Woods eyes 11th major crown

March 31, 2006

Woods flew 3 000 miles to visit his father Earl, who has battled cancer for years, in the hours before the start of last week's Players Championship and said that family needs would take priority over any tournament, even a major. '

It's Tough Sledding for Annika

March 31, 2006

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. - It was a little like a chipping away at Mount Rushmore using only an ice pick.

British Open places up for grabs in Singapore

March 31, 2006

Order of Merit leader Andrew Buckle heads a powerful Asian Tour cast at Singapore's Sentosa Golf Club next week bidding to earn a place at the 2006 Open Championship.

Lawrie moves into contention in Portugese Open

March 31, 2006

Former British Open champion Paul Lawrie carded a two-under-par 70 in the second round to move within two strokes of the lead at the Portuguese Open on Friday. To get the live leaderboard from European Tour events, simply SMS GEURO to 34911.

Broadhurst Maintains Lead; Holtby Misses Cut

March 31, 2006

PORTIMAO, Portugal -- Paul Broadhurst of England shot a 3-under 69 on Friday to remain in the lead at the Algarve Open de Portugal.

Ames, Tiger and Next Week's Masters

March 31, 2006

The beginning of this week's column has nothing to do with the Masters Tournament.

Sorenstam Struggling at Kraft

March 31, 2006

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. -- Annika Sorenstam's start toward the Grand Slam isn't going anywhere.

Mickelson dominant with display of birdies

March 31, 2006

Phil Mickelson swept into a four-stroke lead with three birdies in the first four holes of his second round at the BellSouth Classic here yesterday.

'They've ruined it. It's a big part of my life and I hate to see it changed'

March 31, 2006

Over the years, the Augusta members have become rather blas to placard-bearers blocking their Bentleys' path up Magnolia Lane.

Sorenstam, Pressel struggle early at Nabisco

March 31, 2006

Annika Sorenstam got off to a sputtering start again in the Kraft Nabisco Championship, twice three-putting for bogey Friday on her way to a par-72 — which puts her well behind Lorena Ochoa. But she can take solace in the fact that no one else put much of a dent in Ochoa's lead, either.

Mickelson stretches lead in BellSouth Classic

March 31, 2006

Phil Mickelson pulled away from the BellSouth Classic's early finishers in shooting a 65 as he continued to attack the Tournament Players Club at Sugarloaf course at a record pace on Friday. One day after matching the course record with a first-round 63, Mickelson was 7 under to set a tournament record for 36 holes at 16-under 128. Jose Maria Olazabal shot a 64. He still trails Mickelson by seven strokes.

Mickelson takes charge in Atlanta

March 31, 2006

Defending champion Phil Mickelson is 16 under at the halfway stage of the BellSouth Classic.

Bryant keeps memorable moment in the family

March 31, 2006

By Lauren Deason Special to PGATOUR.com Can you recall your most memorable moment in golf? Most amateurs would respond to that question with a favorite personal anecdote. Perhaps it was playing well on a particularly difficult course.

Mickelson takes one-shot lead over Coles at BellSouth

March 31, 2006

Mickelson birdied six of the first seven holes. ' It was a fun day, a fun start,' Mickelson said. ' I birdied the first couple of holes and was off and running. ' I looked up and I was 6 under through seven. That was a good feeling.'

Isenhour leads rain-suspended first round in California

March 31, 2006

By Joe ChemyczPGA TOUR staff LIVERMORE, Calif. --

Champions Tour NCAA Final Four predictions

March 31, 2006

NCAA Final Four predictions Editor's note: Champions Tour players give their predictions for the NCAA Final Four prior to the Puerto Vallarta Blue Agave Golf

Mickelson takes charge in Atlanta

March 31, 2006

Phil Mickelson continued his blistering start at the BellSouth Classic title in Atlanta with a seven-under 65 to lie 16 under after two rounds.

Mickelson stays hot at final Masters tuneup

March 31, 2006

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Ochoa: The pride of Mexico

March 31, 2006

By Michael Arkush Golf For Women Magazine Lorena Ochoa's home in Guadalajara, Mexico, fills in a hurry for a typical family gathering.

Lawrie sneaks up on leaders in Portugal

March 31, 2006

Fri 31 Mar 2006 Printer friendly Send to friend Lawrie sneaks up on leaders in Portugal KEN GAUNT SCOTLAND'S Paul Lawrie continued his recent improvement on the second day of the Portuguese Open.

Ochoa amazes, Wie wows

March 31, 2006

March 31, 2006 MEXICO'S Lorena Ochoa matched the best round in women's Major golf history today (AEDT), firing a 10-under 62 to grab the early clubhouse lead at the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Classic. On fire ... Ochoa chips one of her 62 shots.

Mickelson Sets Record Standard

March 31, 2006

By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, Atlanta Click here for live leaderboard Phil Mickelson was in a league of his own in Atlanta today as he produced the lowest 36-hole score of his 15-year US Tour career.

Trump Expands Empire

March 31, 2006

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Mickelson Takes BellSouth Lead

March 31, 2006

March 31, 2006, 8:12 AM EST DULUTH, Ga. -- Phil Mickelson had so much fun shooting a 63, he'd like to do it again. After all, what better way to gain momentum for the Masters?

Lawrie back in the swing

March 31, 2006

Paul Lawrie kept himself firmly in contention in the Portuguese Open by reverting to the putting technique which helped him enter golf's Hall of Fame.

Broadhurst on way to defending title

March 31, 2006

Play was briefly interrupted when five parachutists accidentally landed on the course. One of the parachutists reportedly had trouble and opened a backup chute. The other four decided to follow, citing safety concerns.

Mickelson Sugarloaf sweet

March 31, 2006

DULUTH, GA. -- Phil Mickelson got off to a fast start in his bid for a third BellSouth Classic title yesterday -- and made it clear that he's in top form for next week's Masters.

Ochoa starts first major in record fashion

March 31, 2006

Rancho Mirage, Calif. -- Michelle Wie got all the attention yesterday in the Kraft Nabisco Championship.

Amen on-line

March 31, 2006

Sportsline.com and Augusta National Golf Club's Masters tournament website will offer streaming video from the course's Amen Corner for the first time when golf's first major of the year is played next week.

Huskies Head Cross Country for Augusta State Invite

March 31, 2006

March 30, 2006Seattle - The 24th-ranked Washington men's golf team travels across three time zones this week as the Huskies head to Evans, Ga., for the Administaff Augusta State Invitational April 1-2.

Broadhurst moves two shots clear

March 31, 2006

England's Paul Broadhurst extends his lead to two shots at the Portuguese Open.

BBC Masters coverage details

March 31, 2006

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Isenhour Early Leader in Wine Country

March 31, 2006

Tripp Isenhour, winner of the season-opening Panama Championship, carded a 5-under-par 67 Thursday and shares the lead with the first round of the inaugural Livermore Valley Wine Country Championship suspended due to darkness.

Coles cruises into second place at Sugarloaf

March 31, 2006

His best finish on the Tour is T7 at the 2005 Shell Houston Open.Of the other Australasians playing in Atlanta, Stephen Leaney is tied for ninth at four-under the card, with Nick O'Hern and Phil Tataurangai the only others to break par.

Ochoa ties record, Wie starts strong

March 31, 2006

Ochoa had only 100 or so people following her record round, which was fine with her. She was able to hear that familiar voice, her father urging her to attack the flags and stick it close. '

Wie, in second, off to good start at major

March 31, 2006

The 16-year-old from Hawaii was handed a tax form. ' What's that?' she asked. Answer: An official welcome to her first major as a professional by the Internal Revenue Service.

Ochoa shoots record 62; Annika 10 back

March 31, 2006

Rancho Mirage, CA (Sports Network) - Lorena Ochoa set a new course record on Thursday with her 10-under-par 62 on the Dinah Shore Course at Mission Hills Country Club.

Two share lead in California with play suspended

March 31, 2006

Jeff Quinney, the 2000 U.S. Amateur champion, is also five-under par, but has one hole left to finish. Eighteen players still need to finish their first rounds as play was halted due to darkness on The Course at Wente Vineyards.

Harrington back on track as Mickelson blazes Classic trail

March 31, 2006

Golf Bernie McGuire in Atlanta PHIL MICKELSON set about sealing a record third BellSouth Classic victory with a sizzling nine-under-par 63 on the opening day in Atlanta yesterday.

Painful twist for Browne

March 31, 2006

Karl MacGinty STEPHEN BROWNE'S nightmare season took another sadistic twist yesterday when he was forced to withdraw after just nine holes of his first round at The Algarve Open de Portugal.

Ochoa grabs lead at Kraft Nabisco with sizzling 62

March 31, 2006

Ochoa, who made 10 birdies, shot a 31 on the front and back nine. The 62 ties the LPGA record for best 18-hole score in a major. Minea Blomqvist shot a 62 at the 2004 Women's British Open.

Strong line-up for Open qualifying in Asia

March 31, 2006

Strong line-up for Open qualifying in Asia 31-Mar-2006 12:00 (BST) imageShiv Kapur of India, playing for a place in The Open at IFQ-Asia in Singapore.

Nilsson eager to bank on his renewed zest

March 31, 2006

Fri 31 Mar 2006 Printer friendly Send to friend Nilsson eager to bank on his renewed zest SWEDISH golf rookie Christian Nilsson is keen to raise his profile - and keep his bank manager happy in the process.

Matthew's horror stroke sets hard task of making cut

March 31, 2006

But North Berwick's Catriona Matthew failed to join the feel-good mood at the first major of the season at Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage, California, as she slumped to a seven-over-par 79 and was tied for 90th in the 98-strong field.

2006 Masters field

March 31, 2006

The 92 players who are expected to compete at Augusta from 6-9 April

Bid on game with Golden Bear

March 31, 2006

It could be the perfect gift for the golfer who has everything. All you need is more than $12,000. As part of his golf exhibition in P.E.I.

Birdie blitz gives Ochoa 4-stroke lead

March 31, 2006

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif.Lorena Ochoa had only 100 or so people following her record round yesterday in the Kraft Nabisco Championship, which was fine with her.

Oh, chute that could be rough

March 31, 2006

One of the parachutists reportedly had trouble and opened a backup chute. The other four decided to follow, citing safety concerns. ' There was no real hold up,' tournament official Paul Carrigill said. ' The players had a look and got on with it.

McGuinness is out of retirement

March 31, 2006

McGuinness is out of retirement Graphite Design International names Bill McGuinness as sales and marketing manager for Europe. '

Launch of Golf Foundation appeal

March 31, 2006

Launch of Golf Foundation appeal Sir Michael Bonallack and Club Car support the 2006 Golf Foundation Appeal. '

GFW Blog

March 31, 2006

by shooting a Sunday-low 66-in horrible weather, at that. But even if 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.

Sirak: LPGA embarks on new era

March 31, 2006

By Ron SirakGolfDigest.com RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. ( March 28) -- There are two ways to look at the Kraft Nabisco Championship. It is the first major championship of this LPGA season.

Lorena Ochoa stole the show with a record-tying 10-under 62

March 31, 2006

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Top Asian golfers to tee-off for British Open qualifying

March 31, 2006

Top Asian golfers to tee-off for British Open qualifying KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Thirty-seven of Asia's top golfers will tee-off in Singapore next week in a bid to earn one of Asia's four berths at this year's British Open.

Palm Meadows to host Australia's top PGA Club Professionals

March 31, 2006

The PGA of Australia today announced that the 2006 Cadbury Schweppes Australian PGA Club Pro Championship will be held at Palm Meadows Golf Club on Queensland's Gold Coast in June.

MWC Men's Golfer Of The Month For March

March 31, 2006

UNLV Earns Men's Golfweek Team And Player Of The Week Awards MWC Men's Golfer Of The Month For February • Email this to a friend MWC Men's Golfer Of The Month For March SDSU's Andrew Scott earns this month's honors.

Nilsson Hopes To Cash In On Good Start

March 31, 2006

By Ken Gaunt, PA Sport, Portimao Swedish rookie Christian Nilsson is keen to raise his profile - and keep his bank manager happy in the process.

Poulter Benefits From Cool Approach

March 31, 2006

By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, Atlanta For Phil Mickelson this week is all about getting ready for Augusta. For Ian Poulter it's all to do with forgetting about the Masters.

Coles, Mickelson start fast at BellSouth Classic

March 31, 2006

By Ticker Story March 30, 2006 DULUTH, Georgia (Ticker) - Diminutive Gavin Coles brought a big game to Thursday's opening round of the $5.3 million BellSouth Classic.

Wie looking for breakthrough, Sorenstam for history at Kraft

March 31, 2006

It didn't matter that Wie hadn't won a tournament and Sorenstam had won seven events up to that point in 2005. Wie was getting a majority of the attention at the tournament, which featured 20 of the LPGA Tour's elite players.

Broadhurst leads after firing 64 at Algarve Open

March 31, 2006

By Ticker Story March 30, 2006 ALGARVE, Portugal (Ticker) - Defending champion Paul Broadhurst matched the course record at Le Meridien with a splendid 8-under-par 64 in the first round of the Algarve Open de Portugal.

Mickelson tunes up for Masters at BellSouth Classic

March 31, 2006

By Ticker Story March 30, 2006 DULUTH, Georgia (Ticker) - Tiger Woods is taking his traditional week off before a major but there still will be plenty of star-power at the $5.3 million BellSouth Classic.

Drugs found in golf clubs

March 31, 2006

Click here for : * Regional weather * 3-day Outlook * City Forecasts Fifty kilos of cocaine with a street value of 2million, has been found concealed in a consignment of golf clubs at East Midlands Airport.

Golf Plus GPS survey

March 31, 2006

Click here for : * Regional weather * 3-day Outlook * City Forecasts Should Golf Clubs consider implementing a local rule that permits the use of measuring devices?

Ochoa rips Mission Hills course apart

March 31, 2006

By Elspeth Burnside Rancho Mirage - America's 16-year-old sensation Michelle Wie celebrated her first major as a professional with a superb opening round of 66 in the Kraft Nabisco Championship at Rancho Mirage on Thursday.

Broadhurst tops at Algarve

March 31, 2006

Broadhurst had an eagle and seven birdies at the Le Meridien Penina course in southern Portugal to lead Swede Christian Nilsson. (

Ochoa's 62 steals show

March 31, 2006

She first thought it meant Ochoa had played 10 holes. Then she realized it was her score. ' I wondered what course she was playing,' Sorenstam said, 'because this is a difficult course.'

Mickelson drops to 63

March 31, 2006

Mickelson tied the tournament's course record Thursday, shooting a 9-under 63 to take a one-shot lead over Gavin Coles in the first round of the final tuneup for Augusta. (

BellSouth Classic PGA Leaderboard

March 31, 2006

Sports Golf BellSouth Corporation BellSouth Classic PGA Leaderboard DULUTH, Georgia, (AFP) Scores from the $5million BellSouth Classic (USA unless noted): First Round: 63 - Phil Mickelson 64 - ...

Record round for Ochoa

March 31, 2006

By DOUG FERGUSON Lorena Ochoa of Mexico, watches her tee shot on the second hole during the first round of the Kraft Nabisco Championship golf tournament Thursday, March 30, 2006, at Mission Hills Country Club, in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

Coles in BellSouth contention

March 31, 2006

A win here would be huge,' he told Reuters.'Everybody in the world who plays professional golf would love to play and win on the PGA Tour.

Wie invited back to John Deere Classic

March 31, 2006

East Moline, IL (Sports Network) - Sixteen-year-old Michelle Wie has been granted a sponsor's exemption and will again compete in the John Deere Classic this summer.

Defending champion Broadhurst leads Algarve Open

March 31, 2006

Cascais, Portugal (Sports Network) - Defending champion Paul Broadhurst of England opened with a course record-tying, eight-under-par 64 on Thursday to take the lead after one round of the Algarve Open de Portugal.

Carrying the bag with Steve Lucas - Off to Georgia

March 31, 2006

O'Hair and Lucas were ready to tackle northern Florida as they move towards the pinnacle of golf, Augusta National, the first week of April.

Mickelson ties course record at Sugarloaf

March 31, 2006

Duluth, GA (Sports Network) - Defending champion Phil Mickelson fired a nine- under-par 63 on Thursday to tie the course record and take a one-stroke lead after one round of the BellSouth Classic.

Broadhurst leads in first day of Algarve Open

March 31, 2006

One of the parachutists reportedly had trouble and opened a backup chute. The other four decided to follow, citing safety concerns.'There was no real hold up,'' tournament official Paul Carrigill said. ' The players had a look and got on with it.

Wie serves notice

March 31, 2006

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. - Lorena Ochoa had only 100 or so people following her record round Thursday in the Kraft Nabisco Championship, which was fine with her.

PGA-BellSouth Classic Par Scores

March 31, 2006

Henry 33-36_69 -3Will MacKenzie 34-35_69 -3Roger Tambellini 35-34_69 -3Wes Short, Jr. 36-33_69 -3Zach Johnson 32-37_69 -3Chris Smith 36-33_69 -3Tom Byrum 36-33_69 -3Jeff Brehaut 33-36_69 -3D.J.

Hot Streak Has Lefty Out Front

March 31, 2006

The defending champion birdied six of his first seven holes, even missing 14-footers on the third and fourth, one for birdie and one for eagle. He three-putted the eighth but bounced back with birdies at 11, 14, 16 and 17.

Mickeson Ties Course Record at BellSouth

March 31, 2006

DULUTH, Ga. -- Defending champion Phil Mickelson fired a 9-under-par 63 on Thursday to tie the course record and take a one-stroke lead after one round of the BellSouth Classic.

The Kid Had a Great Time Thursday

March 31, 2006

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. - The first impulse is to look at her and exclaim, "Wow, she's just a kid," though that applies to so many of the entrants here in the Kraft-Nabisco Championship field.

Bill Banks wins 2006 Victorian Senior Masters

March 31, 2006

Yarra Yarra's Michael Jackson finished two strokes further back in third on 150.The inaugural event on the 2006 Victorian Senior Golf Program for amateur golfers aged 55 and over attracted 74 players from 44 different clubs.

Ochoa leads after record 62, Wie matches best LPGA round

March 31, 2006

HO MIRAGE, Calif. -- Lorena Ochoa listened to her father's advice and tied an LPGA major championship record at 10-under 62 for the lead in the Kraft Nabisco Championship on Thursday.

Kuznetsova upsets Mauresmo at NASDAQ-100 Open on Thursday

March 31, 2006

By Ticker Story March 30, 2006 KEY BISCAYNE, Florida (Ticker) - Svetlana Kuznetsova suddenly is getting the better of Amelie Mauresmo.

Round One Scores - Algarve Open de Portugal

March 31, 2006

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Round One Scores - BellSouth Classic

March 31, 2006

Trahan (69)T17 -3 J.J. Henry (69)T17 -3 Jeff Brehaut (69)T17 -3 Jonathan Byrd (69)T17 -3 Retief Goosen (69)T17 -3 Rich Beem (69)T17 -3 Roger Tambellini (69)T17 -3 Tom Byrum (69)T17 -3 Wes Short Jr. (

Gardiner establishes course record at Lakelands

March 31, 2006

He has full status on the Nationwide Tour and his lofty status in Asia at present could also mean invites to one or two USPGA Tour events also.

Open de Portugal retunrs to Penina

March 31, 2006

They are of course Simon Tyson, Johan Edfors and Van de Velde.Nick Dougherty is likely to be the favourite to do well.

Isleworth wins 2006 Tavistock Cup

March 31, 2006

Tuesday's format featured Fourball Singles Medal Matchplay. Each player in the group played an 18-hole strokeplay singles match against each of the opposing two players; therefore, each player played two singles matches.

MWC Women's Golfer Of The Month For March

March 31, 2006

MWC Women's Golfer Of The Month For February MWC Women's Golfer Of The Month For November • Email this to a friend MWC Women's Golfer Of The Month For March BYU's Rachel Newren earns this month's honors.

Mickelson opens his BellSouth Classic title defense with a record-tying round

March 31, 2006

AP) -- Phil Mickelson got off to a fast start in his bid for a third BellSouth Classic title -- and made it clear that he's in top form for the Masters.

Ochoa On Fire In California

March 31, 2006

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Tiger Woods leads Isleworth to victory

March 31, 2006

WoodsORLANDO, 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.

Former Gamecock Rominger to Play in PGA Tour Event

March 31, 2006

March 30, 2006 Former Gamecock Martin Rominger has received a sponsor's exemption to play in the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic of New Orleans, La. The Zurich Classic will take place at the English Turn Golf & Country Club, April 27-30.

Mickelson takes BellSouth lead with 63

March 31, 2006

Phil Mickelson got off to a fast start in his bid for a third BellSouth Classic title - and made it clear that he's in top form for the Masters. Mickelson tied the tournament's course record Thursday, shooting a 9-under 63 to take a one-shot lead over Gavin Coles in the first round of the final tuneup for Augusta. Mickelson birdied six of the first seven holes. "It was a fun day, a fun start," Mickelson said. "I birdied the first couple of holes and was off and running.