On-song Singh claims Augusta lead
April 6, 2006World number two Vijay Singh cards four birdies in five holes to claim the lead at the 70th Masters.
Howell heads up British challenge
April 6, 2006David Howell cards a one-under 71 to be the leading British player at Augusta after the first round of the Masters.
In-form Stenson fumes after slips
April 6, 2006Swedish star Henrik Stenson loses his cool on the back nine as he cards a five-over 77 on a mixed day for European hopes.
Men's Golf Preview: Thunderbird Invitational
April 6, 2006Men's Golf Preview: Thunderbird Invitational CSU set for tournament this weekend April 6, 2006 Next on the Tee... Colorado State will return to Arizona to compete in the 34th annual ASU Thunderbird Invitational hosted by Arizona State University.
Van De Velde Wins Monthly Prize
April 6, 2006Jean Van de Velde - victorious in Madeira.
Singh setting early pace
April 6, 2006Former champion Vijay Singh is leading the first round of the 70th Masters Tournament at 5 under through 17 holes today. Singh made the turn at 1 under, but birdied 11, 13, 14 and 15 to reach the top of the leaderboard.
MPI predictions
April 6, 2006Picking against Tiger Woods to win the year's first major -- heck, picking against Woods to win any tournament -- is like going against the New York Yankees in the World Series.
Sirak: Is this Masters or U.S. Open?
April 6, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Hey, I went to a Masters and a U.S. Open broke out. Unlike political elections, in golf you don't need exit polling to test the winds of fortune. All you have to do is look at a leaderboard.
Van de Velde wins European Tour award
April 6, 2006Jean Van de Velde's win in the Madeira Island Open following a career-threatening knee injury has brought the Frenchman the European Tour golfer of the Month award for March.
Mediate Grabs Lead - For Now
April 6, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Rocco Mediate used one strong tournament to get into the Masters, and took advantage of his chance Thursday.
Player Masters opening hole
April 6, 2006Despite hardly a breath of wind, just one man managed to birdie the 455-yard opening hole in the first three hours of the Masters today - 70-year-old Gary Player.
Atmosphere slowly builds at Augusta
April 6, 2006The usual electric atmosphere of the Masters was slow to build up on Thursday as many of golf's biggest names struggled to cope with the toughened-up Augusta National.
Ryder Cup will not be free-to-air
April 6, 2006Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and British Prime Minister Tony Blair have unveiled their plan to get the power-sharing bodies of the North back in action. They will recall the Assembly on May 15 to set up a new power-sharing Executive.
Singh lights up Masters
April 6, 2006Sports Golf Fijian Vijay Singh has shot himself into the early clubhouse lead during the first round of the US Masters at Augusta, after shooting a five-under par 67.Despite players insisting ...
Singh in Tune Early at Masters
April 6, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Vijay Singh was at the top of the Masters leaderboard. No surprise there. What about the next two guys? Rocco Mediate and Arron Oberholser. And where was Tiger Woods? Settling for par.
Mixed bag forl level-par Tiger
April 6, 2006Tiger Woods left himself five behind Vijay Singh with an opening 72 in the Masters at Augusta on Thursday - after a round which included an eagle two and a double-bogey seven.
Masters begins with old guard fading
April 6, 2006Masters begins with old guard fadingPosted on 06 April 2006 - 15:41Charles Coody knew he was in trouble when he went searching for the 11th tee, backed up about 30 yards since last year and obscured by the towering pine trees at Augusta National.
Masters horror-show for Duval
April 6, 2006Masters horror-show for DuvalPosted on 06 April 2006 - 19:28The nightmare continued for sad David Duval on the opening day of the Masters as the former world No.
Faldo flops as Masters proves too much
April 6, 2006Faldo flops as Masters proves too muchPosted on 06 April 2006 - 20:30Nick Faldo admitted on Thursday that he no longer had what it takes to compete in the Masters. To get the live leaderboard sent to your cell phone, simply send GUS to 34911.
Masters struggle for Thongchai
April 6, 2006Masters struggle for ThongchaiPosted on 06 April 2006 - 21:26Thongchai Jaidee's debut at the Masters on Thursday turned sour as he struggled to a six-over par 78. To get the live leaderboard sent to your cell phone, simply send GUS to 34911.
Mediate sets early pace at Augusta
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Weir opens with one-under 71
April 6, 2006Canada's Mike Weir is in solid position after finishing his first round of play at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Ga. Weir was at two-under par through 16 holes before bogeying the par-four 17th.
Campbell's early woes
April 6, 2006Meanwhile, New Zealand's golfing extraordinaire and current US Open champion, Michael Campbell, struggled to a three-over 75 in his opening round at the Masters.
On-song Singh claims early lead
April 6, 2006World number two Vijay Singh cards four birdies in five holes to claim the lead at the 70th Masters at Augusta.
Mixed bag for slow-starting Tiger
April 6, 2006World number one Tiger Woods cards an eventful 72, his best opening round at Augusta since 2002.
Masters misery for fading Faldo
April 6, 2006Three-time Masters champion Nick Faldo endures a horrible start to his 23rd Augusta campaign, carding a seven-over 79.
Teed-off . . . politicians' fury over Sky deal on Ryder Cup coverage
April 6, 2006IT'S one of the biggest sporting events in the world. For every golf fan around the world it's a must. And it's taking place on our fair isle in September.
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Masters begins with old guard fading away
April 6, 2006The tournament, plagued by rain in recent years, began Thursday morning under blue skies and a brilliant sun.
Ryder Cup captain's car shot at
April 6, 2006US Ryder Cup captain Tom Lehman is set to play in the Masters golf tournament despite being involved in a drive-by shooting incident, US media report.
Masters Championship Starts Today, Tiger Woods Favorite
April 6, 2006Nidhi Sharma - All Headline News Contributor Augusta, GA (AHN) - Defending champion Tiger Woods, with four green jackets already, is the favorite as the Masters golf championship gets under way today.
Golf: US Ryder Cup captain Lehman to play Masters despite car shooting
April 6, 2006AUGUSTA, United States : US Ryder Cup captain Tom Lehman will start the 70th Masters here despite a drive-by shooting incident on a highway for which an Augusta man was arrested, the Augusta Chronicle reported.
Ryder Cup in Sky's hands after failing 'free TV' test
April 6, 2006The Government has decided not to add the Ryder Cup to the list of important sports events that must be transmitted free on television.
Lyle takes lead in British Open qualifying tournament
April 6, 2006SINGAPORE -- Australia's Jarrod Lyle shot a 4-under 67 Thursday and has a one-stroke lead after the first round of the British Open qualifying tournament.
Size Matters
April 6, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. ( AP) - One by one, players trudged up the hill leading to the clubhouse at Augusta National, then paused and gazed back at a course that by now they should know all too well. But this Masters seems to contain more mystery than ever.
Final Scores (Strokeplay) - New Zealand Amateur
April 6, 2006Sports Golf BAE Systems plc Won Joon Lee What's on this week Tournament DetailsDate02 Apr - 09 Apr 2006CourseCoringa Country ClubLocationChristchurch, SI, New ZealandDefendingMitchell Brown 1 -14 ...
NZ leads by five at Queen Sirikit Cup
April 6, 2006Sharon Ahn finished with a three-over par today and is the second individual with six over par for the tournament.
Women's Golf Rankings - 4th April 2006
April 6, 2006Sports Golf BAE Systems plc What's on this week 1 Annika Sorenstam SWE (17.60)2 Michelle Wie USA (11.97)3 Paula Creamer USA (9.16)4 Yuri Fudoh JPN (7.36)5 Lorena Ochoa MEX (6.85)6 Cristie Kerr USA...
Lyle leads British Open Asian Qualifier
April 6, 2006Today was good. I played really solid. Holed a few putts and despite making a few bogeys out there, I was just solid at the back and made a few birdies coming in.
LIVE: Follow Round 1 of the Masters
April 6, 2006Tiger Woods is on the course at the 70th Masters. And the biggest question is whether anyone will be able to get in his way of winning a fifth green jacket. Find out by following all of Thursday's first-round action LIVE right here.
Masters begins with old guard fading away
April 6, 2006Charles Coody knew he was in trouble when he went searching for the 11th tee, backed up about 30 yards since last year and obscured by the towering pine trees at Augusta National.
Live: The Masters
April 6, 2006Round one of the 2006 Masters warms up on a baking Augusta day.
Lehman in car shooting incident
April 6, 2006US Ryder Cup captain Tom Lehman is set to play in the Masters despite being involved in a drive-by shooting incident.
Leaderboard
April 6, 2006The latest leaderboard from the 70th Masters.
Clubhouse
April 6, 2006Latest totals from the Masters at Augusta.
IN MY OPINION: Edwin Pope | More yards, less contenders
April 6, 200606, 2006 IN MY OPINION More yards, less contenders By EDWIN POPE AP PHOTO UNFAZED? ' I don't think [Earl's health] will be a factor in Tiger's game at all,' Phil Mickelson said of Tiger Woods, above. AUGUSTA, Ga. --
Lyle leads Asia qualifying for British Open
April 6, 2006Australia's Jarrod Lyle fired a five-under-par 67 on Thursday to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the 36-hole final Asian qualifiers for this year's British Open.
TV coverage of the Masters lives up to hype
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Lehman fine after gun scare
April 6, 2006Tom Lehman will tee-off at the Masters on Thursday after escaping unharmed from a drive-by shooting.
Lyle ahead in Singapore
April 6, 2006I played really solid. Holed a few putts and despite making a few bogeys out there, I was just solid at the back and made a few birdies coming in. I'm just stoked with the round,' he said. '
Golf Notes: Lehman's car hit by bullet, man arrested
April 6, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga.-A 26-year-old man was jailed last night after allegedly shooting at Tom Lehman's car. Lehman wasn't hurt and will play when the Masters begins today.
Take it to the bank: Dave Perkins' top five Masters picks
April 6, 2006The master of fast-green putting hopes it stays dry and firm.
Jarrod Lyle heads Open qualifyiers in Singapore
April 6, 2006Jarrod Lyle heads Open qualifyiers in Singapore 6-Apr-2006 09:16 (BST) imageUnho Park, a Korean-born Australian, scored an opening 68 in IFQ-Asia in Singapore.
5 most memorable Masters
April 6, 20061961 The first 26 years of the event had seen only American winners. The man who changed all that for good was South African Gary Player.
Don't trip on the microphone
April 6, 2006Golf Martin Johnson IT really doesn't matter if, like Arnold Palmer, you've played in 50 US Masters, or whether, like Arron Oberholser, no-one has a clue who you are.
Government climb down as Ryder Cup stays on satellite
April 6, 2006THIS year's Ryder Cup stays on satellite TV after the Government yesterday announced a climb-down in their intention to force a deal for terrestrial television coverage.
Tension mounts as Augusta tape rises
April 6, 2006Peter Bills in Augusta DOWN in the dogwood bushes, something is stirring. And it isn't one of those pleasant, early summer breezes that are blowing through Augusta this week.
RT?? denied live Ryder Cup rights
April 6, 2006Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources Noel Dempsey has announced that RT?? will not be able to screen live coverage of September's Ryder Cup at the K Club.
Allenby teamed with Tiger at US Masters
April 6, 2006Sports Golf Cadbury Schweppes plc Cadbury Schweppes plc Cadbury Schweppes plc Australia's 2005 "triple crown" winner Robert Allenby has been grouped with world number one and tournament favourite ...
Tiger's daily fashion show
April 6, 2006daily fashion show The Nike Golf outfits that Tiger Woods wears at The Masters over the next few days were designed with his help and the polos selected from the European range of his own TW collection are available to buy now. '
National Skills Challenge
April 6, 2006National Skills Challenge aims to help junior golfers under 18 years of age embrace vital elements of the game, such as putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play and full swing. '
Serious clubs for serious golfers
April 6, 2006Serious clubs for serious golfers Titleist has introduced the highly-anticipated Pro Titanium 905R driver, featuring a 460cc, classic pear-shaped titanium head - the largest volume Titleist driver ever. '
Iford Golf Centre into profit
April 6, 2006Iford Golf Centre into profit 360 Golf, the golf club management, construction and consultancy firm, has turned the Dorset golf centre into profit for the first time. '
Australians take early lead in Open qualifying
April 6, 2006Australians take early lead in Open qualifying 6-Apr-2006 07:14 (BST) imageJarrod Lyle of Australia - early leader in Open Qualifying in Singapore.
Nicklaus backs veterans
April 6, 2006He'd better be pretty long to start with. But yeah, I would think it is possible.''Lehman is long enough to win, and Couples is long enough, sure.
Aussie Lyle closing on Open place
April 6, 2006Australia's Jarrod Lyle takes a one-shot lead at the Asian qualifying tournament for this year's Open.
Win chance to play at The Belfry
April 6, 2006Your chance to play in the Pro-Am at the British Masters in May.
Live: Masters leaderboard
April 6, 2006The latest news from the first round of the Masters at Augusta.
Course gives hope to Europe
April 6, 2006In a week when Augusta National has been criticised as never before it should not be forgotten that Alister Mackenzie's masterpiece remains one of the great sporting theatres.
Tiger Woods set for emotional week at Augusta
April 6, 2006Four-times champion Tiger Woods is prepared for an emotional U.S. Masters week as his father continues to battle cancer.
Edwards stays on song
April 6, 2006There were two outstanding performances over the weekend - one by an established Walker Cup player, the other by a 20-year-old whose only previous success was to win his county championship.
Crane victorious at Par-Three tournament
April 6, 2006Augusta, GA (Sports Network) - Ben Crane, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, claimed the Par-Three contest on Wednesday with a score of 23 at The Masters.
Tiger Woods Can't Stand the Noise
April 6, 2006By Scott Soshnick April 6 (Bloomberg) -- Hitting a baseball thrown by a big- league pitcher is the most difficult task in sports. A pitch traveling at 90 miles per hour reaches home plate in less than half a second.
US Ryder Cup captain Lehman to play Masters despite car shooting
April 6, 2006Lehman, the 1996 British Open champion, was unharmed in the incident, which he told police began as he drove to Augusta's airport Tuesday night to pick up his son, the newspaper reported.
Australasian PGA bid to avoid WGC clash
April 6, 2006The Australasian PGA tour has asked its powerful American counterpart not to schedule any official tournaments to clash with Australia's biggest golf events.
Augusta National officials lengthened the course to 7,445 yards for this week's Masters. Was it the right deci
April 6, 2006At 7,445 total yards, Augusta National will play longer this week, but will it play better? The course changes have been the subjects of much controversy leading up to the year's first major.
Trophy Golf to Manage Private Residence Clubs in Wisconsin and Florida
April 6, 2006March 5, 2006.
Player Moves Step Closer To Record
April 6, 2006By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, Augusta Gary Player called on the spirit of Winston Churchill today as he teed off in his 49th Masters.
Masters Tee-off Times
April 6, 2006The Masters 2005 Majors More Archive 2004 2003 2002 2001. -
McELHINNEY HAS CHANCE TO MAKE HISTORY
April 6, 2006By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, Augusta It is a good thing Ireland's Brian McElhinney almost certainly will not have read this before his dream of playing in the Masters at Augusta became reality today.
Gifted Garca with major omission
April 6, 2006He arrives at every tournament armed with one of the most impressive CVs in golf. At the age of only 26, Sergio Garca is the highest-ranked European on the world-ranking list - sixth.
Tom Lehman's guide to Augusta
April 6, 2006Hole 11, Par 4, 505 yardsIt's been said a million times in the past, but the crux of this course is the Amen Corner holes. The 11th is the first of them.
Lehman uninjured after car gets shot at
April 6, 2006A 26-year-old man was jailed Wednesday night after allegedly shooting at Tom Lehman's car. Lehman wasn't hurt and will play when the Masters begins Thursday. Troy Willis Smith of Augusta is being held on two felony counts each of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm in commission of a crime, said Investigator Tom Johnson of the Richmond County Sheriff's Office. No court date has been set.
Notes: TOUR Winners Back in Masters?
April 6, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. -- One perk from wining a PGA TOUR event used to be an invitation to the Masters, a practice that ended in 1999.
Fit to be Thai: Jaidee with Masters Incentive
April 6, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Thai golfer Thongchai Jaidee has some extra incentive to make the cut in his first Masters: A potential audience with the king. No, not Arnold Palmer. A REAL king, with a crown and everything.
We're ready for a Tiger-Phil Sunday showdown
April 6, 2006They each have the three attributes every great golfer must have: prodigious length, a phenomenal short game and a gorgeous blond wife.Yes, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have everything.
Antidote to life's travails
April 6, 2006Makes a man appreciate what he can still see. So Augusta has never seemed lovelier. This is where winter fades. The Masters is the one sports event that still acts as if it graduated from charm school.
Augusta always changes
April 6, 2006The club lists 100 changes, not including that the nines were reversed early in the course's history. Two holes represent the extremes of the changes.
Weir appreciates tradition at Masters
April 6, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. ( CP) - Just before Mike Weir and his group reached the 10th hole at Augusta National on Tuesday, many of the fans waiting around the tee ran away.
PGA winners might get Masters perk back
April 6, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. ( AP) - One perk from winning a PGA Tour event used to be an invitation to the Masters, a practice that ended in 1999. There's a chance it could return - but not next year.
Canadians like their chances at Augusta
April 6, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. ( CP) - The practice rounds, par-3 contest and champions dinner are all finished for another year. Now it's time for the next chapter in Masters history to be written.
Crane to take on Par Three curse
April 6, 2006Ben Crane carded a four-under-par round of 23 to win the traditional Par Three Contest on Augusta's nine-hole course, the day before the 2006 Masters starts.
New Mexico Falls to Third at Dixie Classic
April 6, 2006George, Utah. Entering the day with an 11-shot lead over No. 10 UNLV, the Lobos struggled to a 40-over 328 and finished third in the 19-team field.
Woods to shine: Phil
April 6, 2006I lost my dad when I was 30,' Nicklaus said. ' Anytime you lose a parent it's a traumatic situation and your life will change forever.' ' Not only does Tiger have distractions, everybody in this field has distractions. It's just part of life. '
Plenty of mystery at Augusta this year
April 6, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. ( AP) - One by one, players trudged up the hill leading to the clubhouse at Augusta National, then paused and gazed back at a course that by now they should know all too well.| Tee times VIDEO: Tiger feelin' green CMI: John Daly Pt.
Crane soaking it in
April 6, 2006Editor's note: Ben Crane, a two-time winner on the PGA TOUR, is playing in his first Masters Tournament this week.
Green's work tied to Masters
April 6, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Some people count candles on a cake. The way he figures it, though, Ron Green Sr. can mark a year of his life in the time hes spent working and walking amid the azaleas at Augusta National.
New generation steps up to the tee
April 6, 2006By PAUL NEWBERRY AUGUSTA, Ga. ( AP) - Raymond Floyd intends to keep playing the Masters as long as his health holds out. On Wednesday, it looked like the end was near.
Lehman's car shot at
April 6, 2006Lehman's car shot at AUGUSTA, Ga. ( AP) - A 26-year-old man was jailed Wednesday night on felony charges in the shooting of golfer Tom Lehman's car. Lehman wasn't hurt in the incident and will play when the Masters begins Thursday.
Dry track fantastic: Lonard
April 6, 2006April 6, 2006 PETER Lonard has such a shocking Masters record that he's not going to make any bold predictions. For all his talent, the Sydneysider has missed the cut in all three starts, shooting a combined 29-over-par.
Legends take final bow
April 6, 2006April 6, 2006 ARNOLD Palmer, 76, and Jack Nicklaus, 66, made a final curtain call at Augusta National today (AEST). The legends delighted their legions of fans by competing in the traditional par-three contest on the eve of the US Masters.
Lehman survives drive-by shooting
April 6, 2006AMERICAN golfer Tom Lehman has escaped a drive-by shooting in the lead-up to the US Masters, as police quickly swooped to catch the gunman. Putting ... Jim Furyk (l) and Lehman on the practice green.
KSU's Delaney Named Women's Golfer of the Week
April 6, 2006April 5, 2006 Tara Delaney • Jr. &#
Crane Claims 'jinxed' Title
April 6, 2006By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, Augusta American Ben Crane has been given an extra burden to carry on his Masters debut - the par three jinx.
Man arrested after Lehman's car shot; Lehman uninjured
April 6, 2006AUGUSTA, Georgia -- A 26-year-old man was jailed Wednesday night on felony charges in the shooting of golfer Tom Lehman's car. Lehman wasn't hurt in the incident and will play when the Masters begins Thursday.
Ogilvy primed for debut
April 6, 2006Maybe I was tired after a couple of hectic weeks.'
Crane claims Masters jinx with par-three win
April 6, 2006Sports Golf American Ben Crane has taken out the US Masters par-three contest - the tournament's traditional lead-up event - and in the process has set himself up for disappointment at the 70th US...
Toowoomba set for Australian Junior Boys Amateur
April 6, 2006This will be the 25th playing of the Australian Junior Boys Amateur Championship and the first time a national male championship has ever been held in Toowoomba.
James Lawton: History man Nicklaus happy to hail the new king
April 6, 2006History engulfed Jack Nicklaus here when he passed through the scene of his most famous triumph on the way to a trout stream. Naturally enough, everyone was hooked. Twenty years ago here he did what Muhammad Ali did in a jungle clearing.
Suttons Motors Arncliffe and Kogarah Golf Club team up for the 2006 Women's Holden Scramble
April 6, 2006We all worked together to make sure the ladies had a memorable day and received great value for money.
Shots fired at Masters golfer Lehman
April 6, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. ( AP) A 26-year-old man was jailed Wednesday night after allegedly shooting at Tom Lehman's car. Lehman wasn't hurt and will play when the Masters begins Thursday.