A new Mickelson is winning majors
April 10, 2006Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods met in Butler Cabin for the second straight year at the Masters for a role reversal not seen at Augusta National in more than 40 years. Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer - rivals briefly, driving forces as long as they played - took turns helping each other into the green jacket for three straight Masters ending in 1965. The scene was replayed Sunday evening when Woods, the defending champion, fit Mickelson into the fabled prize.
Masters ratings down from last year
April 10, 2006Phil Mickelson was better than Tiger Woods on the Augusta National course, but not in the TV ratings. Final-round ratings for CBS' coverage of Mickelson's second green jacket victory Sunday were down 13 percent from last year, when Woods beat Chris DiMarco in a one-hole playoff to win his fourth Masters. The overnight rating for Mickelson's win was a 9.0 with a 19 share, compared with a 10.3 with a 21 share for Woods' victory.
TV ratings for Masters down from last year
April 10, 2006NEW YORK (AP) -- Phil Mickelson was better than Tiger Woods on the Augusta National course, but not in the TV ratings.
Mickelson must now be feared
April 10, 2006This probably doesn't rank as the highlight of Phil Mickelson's Sunday, but Lefty quietly achieved something remarkable:I never thought he would pull out the driver and try to reach a par-5 in one.
Southern Comfort at Verizon Heritage
April 10, 2006You can go out there and feel like if you play really well you get rewarded," described Fred Funk."I think in that regard, it does relax you a lot, and the relaxation disappears when you get in contention this week.
Flat stick dooms Couples' bid to win Masters
April 10, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. ( AP) -- Fred Couples was tied for the lead and chasing Masters history when he stood above a little 4-foot birdie putt at the second hole. He drew the club back, then propelled it forward.
This was the third straight year Phil Mickelson has claimed a major championship
April 10, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. ( AP) -- There was no reason to leap, no reason to look utterly stunned.
Major titles since 1980
April 10, 2006Major winners since 1980 - Monday April 10, 2006 1:53AM THE WEB SI.
Mickelson must now be feared
April 10, 2006Three years ago, you could count on Phil Mickelson doing something to take himself out of contention at a major. Michael Rosenberg says Sunday showed that's clearly no longer the case ... and that should make the rest of the PGA Tour very nervous.
Mickelson makes it look easy at the Masters
April 10, 2006Phil Mickelson is a Masters champion again, and now he's making it look easy. Once known as a lovable loser who went a dozen years and 42 majors before figuring out how to win golf's biggest events, Mickelson captured his second straight major Sunday at Augusta National without needing a nail-biting finish. He closed with a 3-under 69 for a two-shot victory over Tim Clark, and his second green jacket in three years. The only surprise was the way he won.
Long Augusta challenges all
April 10, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. Phil Mickelson delivered the final word -- in two types of English (standard and body) -- on the belabored subject of the most recent alterations to the tournament course at Augusta National Golf Club.
Olazabal gets Augusta chemistry going too late
April 10, 2006Well, we didn't get it right, quite - but, hey, what's less than a fistful of shot between friends?
Tiger Woods Says Dad Is 'Probably A Little Mad'
April 10, 2006Tiger Woods Blames Putter For Masters FailurePOSTED: 8:56 am EDT April 10, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. --
Tiger's focus shifts to Dad
April 10, 2006April 11, 2006 WITH the US Masters behind him, Tiger Woods has returned home to more important business - the failing health of his father Earl.
Same old story for Australians
April 10, 2006Debutant Geoff Ogilvy and second-timer Rod Pampling did best, finishing in a tie for 16th at one-over 289, eight shots behind the winner, Phil Mickelson.
Major problems for European stars
April 10, 2006April 10, 2006 THE European title drought in golf's Majors extended to 27 straight today (AEST) as American Phil Mickelson won the US Masters.
With Masters win, Mickelson solidifies No. 2 spot in latest Ryder Cup Points Standings
April 10, 2006Masters win, Mickelson solidifies No. 2 spot in latest Points Standings if 0) 0) Team USA Standings ers competing for a spot on the 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup team will accumulate points through the at Medinah. The 36th Ryder Cup will be played Sept.
Mickelson dismisses slam talk
April 10, 2006Let's settle down grand slam talk and stuff. The Tiger slam is just one of the most incredible feats in the game - that and Bobby Jones's grand slam and Ben Hogan in '53 winning three of the four,' he said.
Woods misses father and too many putts
April 10, 2006Woods misses father and too many putts Posted on 10 April 2006 - 04:57When Tiger Woods won the first of his four US Masters titles in 1997, he gave credit to his father for providing him with a valuable putting tip.
Couples pays price for poor putting
April 10, 2006Couples pays price for poor puttingPosted on 10 April 2006 - 04:02From tee to green, American Fred Couples played well enough to become the oldest US Masters champion in history on Sunday.
Mickelson goes from major loser to big event winner
April 10, 2006Mickelson goes from major loser to big event winnerPosted on 10 April 2006 - 03:06Two years ago Phil Mickelson arrived at the Augusta National Golf Club labelled as the best player never to have won a major.
Mickelson wins by two, Clark second
April 10, 2006Mickelson wins by two, Clark secondPosted on 10 April 2006 - 01:36Phil Mickelson won his third major title and second green jacket with a two-shot victory at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia on Sunday.
Clark celebrates best major finish
April 10, 2006Clark celebrates best major finishPosted on 10 April 2006 - 05:47Despite being one of the shortest hitters in the field, South Africa's Tim Clark produced the best major finish of his career at the US Masters in Georgia on Sunday.
Not Your Father's Masters, Was It?
April 10, 2006Well, it's not your father's Masters any more. Nor, for that matter, is it even your big brother's.Augusta National has been severally revamped. It's now the U.S. Open played in early April.
The Greening of Phil Mickelson
April 10, 2006Now that we know what Phil did next it will be interesting to see how the best of the rest of the players in the world react.Will they start putting two drivers in their bag?
Aztecs Finish in Third at Thunderbird Invitational
April 10, 2006Aztecs Finish in Third at Thunderbird Invitational Sophomore Aaron Goldberg led all Aztec golfers with a fifth place finish April 9, 2006 TEMPE, Ariz. - A first place tournament finish slipped through the hands of the No.
Tiger Woods Blames Putter For Masters Failure
April 10, 2006Tiger Woods Blames Putter For Masters FailurePOSTED: 5:56 am PDT April 10, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. --
Olazabal Set For Ryder Return
April 10, 2006But the Ryder Cup captain will be delighted that Jose Maria Olazabal's joint third-place finish at the Masters takes him top in the race for places in his side.
A Credit To The Sport - Murray
April 10, 2006Live coverage of the China Open and the MCI Heritage starts on Sky Sports on Thursday Click here for details of live coverage! The Masters produced another epic story, and along with it, a fine champion.
Notebook: Mediate's charge ends clank, splash
April 10, 2006I almost couldn't go on 10,' said Mediate, who ended up shooting 80 and tumbled all the way to a tie for 36th place.'I almost had to quit, but I couldn't do that. It sucks. I just couldn't make the swings.
Mickelson up to second in world
April 10, 2006Phil Mickelson rose two places to second in the world rankings issued on Monday after his victory in the US Masters at Augusta.
MAJOR SUCCESS: 2005 Masters champion Tiger Woods helps his successor Phil Mickelson into the traditional winne
April 10, 2006Phil Mickelson finally got to enjoy the thrill of winning the Masters, taking his second green jacket on Sunday after knowing mostly relief from his 2004 triumph at Augusta National Golf Club.
Mickelson is the Master again after his 'most perfect round'
April 10, 2006But seven days on from an astonishing 13-stroke victory at the Atlanta warm-up event Mickelson was smiling from ear to ear in Augusta last night after winning his second Green Jacket in three years and second major title in a row.
Brave Kingsknowe fail to overcome Glasgow rivals Cawder
April 10, 2006Golf Mon 10 Apr 2006 Brave Kingsknowe fail to overcome Glasgow rivals Cawder MARTIN DEMPSTER KINGSKNOWE just failed in a brave attempt to overturn a first-leg deficit in golf's inaugural Inter-City Cup.
Open to improvement for Masters champion
April 10, 2006Open to improvement for Masters champion 10-Apr-2006 11:50 (BST) imagePhil Mickelson against a colourful Augusta backdrop on his way to 2006 Masters victory.
Couples rues putting
April 10, 2006Fred Couples was left ruing the 'mediocre' putting performance that prevented him from mounting a final-round Masters challenge to playing partner Phil Mickelson.
Ben Hogan unveils new Apex Wedges
April 10, 2006Ben Hogan Apex Wedge What's on this week Ben Hogan Golf, a brand of the Callaway Golf Company, today unveiled its new line of Ben Hogan Apex Wedges featuring traditional Ben Hogan styling with Tour-inspired designs.
Part of airport evacuated as fans, players exit
April 10, 2006Part of an airport terminal was evacuated for about two hours Monday and a bomb squad was called in after an unattended bag was spotted as fans and players from the Masters golf tournament headed out of town. The baggage area inside the terminal at Augusta Regional Airport was cordoned off and passengers were evacuated from the area after an airport employee identified a suspicious bag on the sidewalk outside around 8 a.m.
Tiger still hasn't rallied to victory at a major
April 10, 2006When the historians look back one day and chronicle everything Tiger Woods has done, it might not be at the top of the list.
Mickelson up to second in world
April 10, 2006Phil Mickelson rose two places to second in the world rankings issued on Monday after his victory in the US Masters at Augusta. The American left-hander's two-stroke win over South African Tim Clark in the first major of the year on Sunday pushed him up
MAJOR SUCCESS: 2005 Masters champion Tiger Woods helps his successor Phil Mickelson into the traditional winner's green jacket a
April 10, 2006Phil Mickelson finally got to enjoy the thrill of winning the Masters, taking his second green jacket on Sunday after knowing mostly relief from his 2004 triumph at Augusta National Golf Club. Mickelson completed a 31-hole final day by firing a
Brave Kingsknowe fail to overcome Glasgow rivals Cawder
April 10, 2006Golf Mon 10 Apr 2006 Brave Kingsknowe fail to overcome Glasgow rivals Cawder MARTIN DEMPSTER KINGSKNOWE just failed in a brave attempt to overturn a first-leg deficit in golf's inaugural Inter-City Cup. The Capital club trailed Glasgow opponents Cawder
Mickelson is the Master again after his 'most perfect round'
April 10, 2006Golf Mon 10 Apr 2006 Phil Mickelson gets his Masters Green Jacket from last year's champion Tiger Woods.Picture: David Cannon/Getty Images Mickelson is the Master again after his 'most perfect round' MARK GARROD A WEEK ago there were genuine concerns
Open to improvement for Masters champion
April 10, 2006Open to improvement for Masters champion 10-Apr-2006 11:50 (BST) imagePhil Mickelson against a colourful Augusta backdrop on his way to 2006 Masters victory. David Cannon-Getty Imageszoom Masters champion Phil Mickelson has a great record in the majors,
Couples rues putting
April 10, 2006Fred Couples was left ruing the 'mediocre' putting performance that prevented him from mounting a final-round Masters challenge to playing partner Phil Mickelson. While Mickelson produced an ultimately assured performance to seal his second green jacket,
Ben Hogan unveils new Apex Wedges
April 10, 2006Ben Hogan Apex Wedge What's on this week Ben Hogan Golf, a brand of the Callaway Golf Company, today unveiled its new line of Ben Hogan Apex Wedges featuring traditional Ben Hogan styling with Tour-inspired designs. Three models make up the set: the
Callaway debuts Odyssey White Hot XG Putter
April 10, 2006Odyssey White Hot XG What's on this week Odyssey, a brand of the Callaway Golf Company, has announced the introduction of its new Odyssey White Hot XG(TM) Putters, built with the technology that has helped Phil Mickelson win the 2006 US Masters and the
TaylorMade introduces Tour Preferred Golf Balls
April 10, 2006TaylorMade Tour Preferred What's on this week TaylorMade Golf Company has introduced two new premium golf balls, the TP Red and TP Black, both of which are already being played on tour.'We are extremely proud to introduce the TaylorMade TP Red and
Titleist extends Forged Iron Line
April 10, 2006Titleist 775CB What's on this week Building upon its rich forged iron history, Titleist extends the most comprehensive family of high performance irons in golf with the introduction of three new models - the tour-proven Forged 695MB and Forged 695CB,
Mickelson tipped to take on Woods
April 10, 2006Fred Couples is backing Phil Mickelson to turn up the heat on big rival Tiger Woods after his second Masters win. Couples, who played with Mickelson in the final round at Augusta, said: 'He's an incredible player. Phil has got more talent than maybe
Petrova, Schiavone reach Bausch Lomb final
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Petrova to face Schiavone for Bausch Lomb title
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Mickelson simply Master-ful
April 10, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga.-The old Phil Mickelson used to make mistakes in major championships and give them away. The new Mickelson now lets everybody else make the costly blunders.The California left-hander won his second Masters and third major golf championship -
Tiger lets one get away
April 10, 2006Letting one slip away Problems on the putting greens derail Tiger's defense of his Masters title By Mark Soltau GolfDigest.com AUGUSTA, Ga. (April 9) -- Tiger Woods was looking for a new putter Sunday night. After a long, excruciating day on the greens
Stat-wrap
April 10, 2006Closer look: Mickelson's major win Nearly error-free final round allows Mickelson to cruise to second Masters title By Mathew Rudy GolfDigest,.com AUGUSTA, GA. (Apr. 9) -- Phil Mickelson made one mistake on Sunday, and it came on 18, when the outcome
His 'major' swing changes
April 10, 2006Mickelson's 'major' swing changes How Phil reshaped his game with his teacher Rick Smith By Ron Kaspriske GolfDigest.com AUGUSTA, Ga. (April 9) -- If you want to know a big reason why Phil Mickelson has won three of the last nine major championships,
Mickelson captures Masters
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Phil Mickelson has developed a rep for delivering under pressure
April 10, 2006Major proof Once thought unreliable in majors, Phil Mickelson now has a reputation for delivering under pressure AUGUSTA, Ga. (April 9) -- The proof, they say, is in the pudding. Now, exactly why they say that I have never been entirely sure. Did
UpLink customers reveal ad. revenue gains
April 10, 2006UpLink customers reveal ad. revenue gains Courses use advertising to offset GPS system costs and create new profit centres. UpLink's AdSmart program has been a significant help in getting advertising programs off the ground and securing sponsors. 'click'
A 'rebound' for True Temper
April 10, 2006Temper True Temper Sports, Inc. announces results of operations. 'click' the headline to read the story in full UpLink customers reveal ad. revenue gains Courses use advertising to offset GPS system costs and create new profit centres. UpLink's AdSmart
Tiger Woods' Mystique Shows a Glaring Hole
April 10, 2006By Tim Dahlberg AUGUSTA, Ga.When the historians look back one day and chronicle everything Tiger Woods has done, it might not be at the top of the list.Heck, it might not even be a footnote.For now, though, you have to wonder.When is the player who has
Love planning to play in Ryder Cup in 2008
April 10, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. - Don't count on Davis Love III being the next Ryder Cup captain for the U.S.
Lyle and Park headed for British Open
April 10, 2006Victorian Jarrod Lyle and South Australian Unho Park have both qualified for the 2006 British Open, after both scored six-under par 138 to top the leaderboard at Sentosa Golf Club's Serapong course on Friday.Lyle led going into the final round and with
Mickelson's magnificent Masters victory
April 10, 2006Phil Mickelson has continued his winning ways, taking out the 70th US Masters tournament with a final score of seven-under 281, two shots clear of South African Tim Clarke at the lengthened Augusta National Golf Course, while the Australian contingent
Mickelson leads Masters; paired with Couples in final round
April 10, 2006Augusta, GA (Sports Network) - Phil Mickelson will play in the final pairing at The Masters for the second time in three years, and will have some famous company. Mickelson and Fred Couples will each be trying for their second Masters title when they
Masters Final Round News & Notes
April 10, 2006Augusta, GA (Sports Network) - Phil Mickelson claimed his third major championship on Sunday and earned his second straight major win. His three major titles have come in the last nine major championship events. Mickelson closed the 2005 major season
Mickelson's major malfunctions are ancient history
April 10, 2006By Gerard Gallagher, Golf Editor Augusta, GA (Sports Network) - 'Best player never to win a major' was old hat even before Phil Mickelson's win at the Masters two years ago. Now it's old news, forced into the dustbin of sports monikers where it will
Mickelson 'can challenge Woods'
April 10, 2006Fred Couples backs Phil Mickelson to turn up the heat on Tiger Woods after his second Masters win.
Kern, Arizona are Winners at Thunderbird Invitational
April 10, 2006April 9, 2006 Complete Results in PDF FormatDownload Free Acrobat Reader Tempe, Ariz. --
Stress-free Mickelson wins in a walk
April 10, 2006Stress-free Mickelson wins in a walk Lefty does it all right at Augusta as golf's best unable to catch up MICHAEL GRANGE AUGUSTA, GA. --
Ames shows he's among the masters of the game
April 10, 2006By LORNE RUBENSTEIN Monday, April 10, 2006, Page S3 AUGUSTA, GA. -- ' It's anybody's game, it's anybody's game,' somebody told Stephen Ames as he walked onto the ninth tee at the Augusta National Golf Club yesterday.
Putter Betrays Weir
April 10, 2006PUTTER BETRAYS WEIR MICHAEL GRANGE AUGUSTA, GA. --
Jacksonville Set For Atlantic Sun Championship
April 10, 2006April 9, 2006JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - With one of the best spring seasons in recent years, the Jacksonville women's golf team wrapped its preparations on Sunday for the Atlantic Sun Conference at the DeBary Golf and Country Club.
Penn State, Georgetown Finish One-Two at Bonnie Hoover Invite
April 10, 2006April 9, 2006 Final Results (PDF) Washington, D.C. - Georgetown shot a final round score of 22-over par 310 and finished with a two-day total of 37-over par 613 to place second at the Bonnie Hoover Invitational, hosted by James Madison University.
Campbell's lead quickly shrinks at The Masters
April 10, 2006By Ticker Story April 9, 2006 AUGUSTA, Georgia (Ticker) - The sun finally broke through the clouds at Augusta National on Saturday and while it didn't do that much to dry up the rain, Chad Campbell's lead started to shrink.
Mickelson holds slim lead at The Masters
April 10, 2006By Ticker Story April 9, 2006 By John Nestor SportsTicker Golf Editor AUGUSTA, Georgia (Ticker) - Phil Mickelson is nine holes away from his second green jacket.
Scoreboard
April 10, 2006R Pampling (Aus) 72 73 72 72 290 (+2) N O'Hern (Aus) 71 72 76 71 S Appleby (Aus) 71 75 73 71 D Howell (Eng) 71 71 76 72. 291 (+3) R Allenby (Aus) 73 73 74 71 D Love III (US) 74 71 74 72.
You have problems when Crenshaw can make the cut
April 10, 2006But when the Augusta National Golf Club committee sit down to reflect on their efforts to turn this year's examination from green jacket to straitjacket, next year's golf course may make this one resemble a seaside pitch and putt.
Augusta shrine proves perfect place of worship
April 10, 2006Peter Bills at Augusta SUNDAY lunchtime, Augusta, Georgia. America's well-heeled, the 'have's' and the 'have-even-more's' gambol upon the lawns of the august Augusta National Golf Club.
Master Mickelson
April 10, 2006Harrington's dream turns to nightmare Golf at Augusta PHIL MICKELSON ambled into Augusta National yesterday and picked up a second green jacket with the nonchalance of a man taking a spin down to the local tailor.
17-year-old wins Futures Tour event
April 10, 2006LAFAYETTE, La. -- South Korea's Song-Hee Kim became the youngest female touring pro to win a professional tournament in the United States, capturing the Futures Tour's Louisiana Classic on Sunday at 17 years, 10 months, 24 days.
Mickelson beginning to deliver
April 10, 2006Phil Mickelson was going to be the best player since white bread when he turned pro in 1992, and appeared on tour with a smile and a reputation to match the size of his contracts.
Parade of champions can't keep up with Mickelson
April 10, 2006By NANCY ARMOUR Twice as nice Another major Sunday reveals a hole in Tiger Woods' mystique Putter dooms Couples' bid Double driver trend? Ames, Weir hang around Mediate's pain goes beyond his finish AUGUSTA, Ga. (
Mediate's pain goes beyond his finish
April 10, 2006Mediate's pain goes beyond his finish Twice as nice Another major Sunday reveals a hole in Tiger Woods' mystique Putter dooms Couples' bid Parade of champions can't keep up with Mickelson Double driver trend? Ames, Weir hang around AUGUSTA, Ga. (
Another Chance Gone For Clarke
April 10, 2006By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, Augusta At the age of 37 Darren Clarke will still hope to have many more chances to win a major golf title.
Latest leading places in the European and United States Ryder Cup tables
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Third Major Title For 'perfect' Mickelson
April 10, 2006By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, Augusta A week ago there were genuine concerns that Phil Mickelson might have peaked too soon for the Masters.
Notes: Mediate's back acts up on Sunday
April 10, 2006AUGUSTA, Georgia -- Rocco Mediate bent over as his ball hit the flag on No. 9 and bounced backward, rolling off the sloping green and taking his eagle chances with it. An eagle would have gone a long way in his pursuit of the Masters title.
Teetotal for Ryder Cup?
April 10, 2006So Jimmy Deenihan is worried that more young people will be tempted into the pub to watch September's Ryder Cup due to Sky Sports retaining the exclusive Live rights? What utter tosh from Mr Deenihan.
Elation for Mickelson
April 10, 2006Sports Golf US Masters winner Phil Mickelson has expressed his joy at donning the famous green jacket, and says that he really enjoyed himself through his final round on the tough Augusta course....
Notes: Mickelson shines on Augusta's par-5 holes
April 10, 2006What was the secret to Mickelson prolonging that streak this week? He went 13-under-par on the par-5 holes, including birdies all four days on Nos. 8 and 15.
Mickelson makes it look easy at the Masters
April 10, 2006Mickelson makes it look easy at the Masters April 9, 2006GolfWeb Wire Services AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Phil Mickelson is a Masters champion again, and now he's making it look easy.
Clark looks forward to being aggressive at Augusta
April 10, 2006By Helen RossPGATOUR.com Chief of Correspondents AUGUSTA, Ga. -- When Tim Clark was a freshman at NC State, he and one of his Wolfpack teammates got up at 3 a.m. and drove from Raleigh to Augusta National to attend the Masters.
Olazabal's masterful Sunday charge comes up short
April 10, 2006By Helen RossPGATOUR.com Chief of Correspondents AUGUSTA, Ga. -- This time the eagle at the 15th hole wasn't enough.
Phil, Tiger taking on roles of golf's legends
April 10, 2006After watching Phil Mickelson fight off a star-studded field of challengers — including Tiger Woods — on Sunday to win his second Masters, Ian O'Connor says golf's two biggest stars are taking on the roles of two of the game's immortal players.
Putter dooms Couples' bid for history
April 10, 2006Fred Couples was tied for the lead and chasing Masters history when he stood above a little 4-foot birdie putt at the second hole. He drew the club back, then propelled it forward. The blade tilted ever so slightly before striking the ball. It never had a chance, skidding past the cup on the right side by a good inch or two - a push, they call it, and a bad one at that. A sign of things to come.
Mickelson to cherish Masters win
April 10, 2006Phil Mickelson is delighted to extend the statistic that the last 16 Masters winners have come from the final group.
Tiger left to regret missed putts
April 10, 2006Tiger Woods sees a host of chances go begging on Augusta's greens on Sunday as American rival Phil Mickelson wins his second Masters title.
Ogilvy happy overall
April 10, 2006Sports Golf Australian Geoff Ogilvy completed his first tournament at Augusta finishing the US Masters in the respectable position of tied for 16th.Ogilvy shot round scores of 70, 75, 73 and 71 to...
LPGA's top rookies
April 10, 2006Fast and Furious The new generation of LPGA rookies plan to waste no time showing the veterans that they've got game. The prediction: a 2006 season for the ages. Young Ladies, Start Your Engines!
GFW's picks for '06
April 10, 2006By Ron Sirak Golf For Women March/April 2006 Player of the Year << Annika Sorenstam This is as close to a sure thing as exists in sports. The kids will spur her on to her greatest year ever--and that's saying something.
Olazabal crafts Masterful charge
April 10, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. -- This time the eagle at the 15th hole wasn't enough.
Mature Mickelson sees second green jacket on horizon
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Title bid by Torrance jnr at Scottish Boy's competition
April 10, 2006Golf Mon 10 Apr 2006 Title bid by Torrance jnr at Scottish Boy's competition NICK RODGER SAM Torrance is predicting a strong challenge from son Daniel in this week's Scottish Boys' championship, which gets under way today, at West Kilbride.
Drysdale delight at European Challenge Tour victory
April 10, 2006Golf Mon 10 Apr 2006 Drysdale delight at European Challenge Tour victory SCOTLAND'S David Drysdale secured the second European Challenge Tour victory of his career at the Peugeot Challenge R.C.G. El Prat in Barcelona.
Showdown at the Masters
April 10, 2006No European had won the Masters since his compatriot, Jose Maria Olazabal in 1999.
Mickelson Holds 4-Stroke Lead at Masters
April 10, 2006The Associated PressAUGUSTA, Ga.Phil Mickelson doggedly guarded his lead at the Masters, homing in on his second green jacket as he held a four-stroke edge over five other players on the back nine of Sunday's final round.
Rams in 11th after Day One of Thunderbird Invitational
April 10, 2006Rams in 11th after Day One of Thunderbird Invitational Final round set for Sunday April 9, 2006 Phoenix, Ariz.-The Rams are in eleventh place after day one of the Thunderbird Invitational hosted by Arizona State University.
Howell's Masters bid ends on high
April 10, 2006David Howell will be left rueing a poor third round as three late birdies saw him recover to two over for the event. The 30-year-old Englishman played solid golf for two days only to see much of his good work wasted over the weekend.
Olazabal posts clubhouse marker
April 10, 2006Jose Maria Olazabal carded a six-under 66, the best round of the week, to set the clubhouse target at four under. The 40-year-old Spaniard rolled back the years to storm up the leaderboard.
Mickelson The Master Of Augusta
April 10, 2006The champion of two years ago took a one-shot lead into the final round and was never headed, as the winner came from Sunday's final pairing for the 16th year in a row.
Column: a Hole in Tiger Woods' Mystique
April 10, 2006By TIM DAHLBERGAP Sports Columnist AUGUSTA, Ga. When the historians look back one day and chronicle everything Tiger Woods has done, it might not be at the top of the list. Heck, it might not even be a footnote.For now, though, you have to wonder.
Mickelson grabs third-round lead
April 10, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Phil Mickelson broke through at the Masters two years ago by winning his first green jacket. Now, he's playing as if he wants another one.
Big Phil shows touch of old Master
April 10, 2006He may not be Woods' equal but he is at least a worthy challenger; a Lee Trevino, perhaps, to his rival's Nicklaus.
Penguin marches with purpose
April 10, 2006South Africa's Tim Clark soon found out what it was like to be paired with Tiger Woods, apart from the daft yelling that accompanies the world No1's every shot, wherever it finishes up.
Clarke retains his perspective
April 10, 2006Every now and then it is tempting to root for what is known as 'the best story'. It was no contest this year then.
Mickelson marches to Masters win and threatens Woods' rule
April 10, 2006Phil Mickelson receives his US Masters green jacket from Tiger Woods, last year's winner The anticipated crescendo turned into a one-man virtuoso. But sometimes the sweetest sound can emanate from a single pair of lips.
Parade of Champions Can't Stop Mickelson
April 10, 2006By the end of the afternoon Sunday, the parade of former champions couldn't even hold onto second place. That belonged to unheralded Tim Clark, known best as the South African who isn't Ernie Els and Retief Goosen.
Mickelson is the master again
April 10, 2006Phil Mickelson started Masters week with two drivers in his bag and ended it magnificently with a second green jacket in his locker.
Mickelson wins Masters
April 10, 2006He carded a two-under 70 for the third round despite bogeying the 18th hole, and took a one-stroke lead into the final round before Fred Couples and Miguel A.