Toms: Masters has too many rules
April 11, 2006Several players were asked to imagine a meeting with Masters chairman Hootie Johnson at which they could change one thing about Augusta National. Mike Weir said he would get rid of the second cut of rough. Others mentioned the length at No. 4 and 7. David Toms doesn't like all the rules. "To me, it's still a place where the players walk around on egg shells, not knowing if they are in the right place," Toms said on Tuesday in a conference call.
Phil mastered both long and short of Augusta
April 11, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. ( AP) - The wit and wisdom of Bobby Jones went a long way at this Masters.'There is something wrong with a golf course which will not yield a score in the 60s to a player who has played well enough to deserve it,' Jones once said. '
U.S. PGA Championship set for longest major layout
April 11, 2006PGA Championship set for longest major layout 11/04/06 A 7,401-yard layout when it staged the 1999 U.S. PGA Championship won by Tiger Woods, the par-72 No. 3 Course at Medinah has been stretched to 7,561 for the August 17-20 tournament.
Medinah stretched for US PGA
April 11, 2006This year's US PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club will be held on the longest course in Major championship history.
Hartford returns to heart of PGA Tour schedule with new title sponsor
April 11, 2006Hartford returns to heart of PGA Tour schedule with new title sponsor HARTFORD, Conn. (
Ashleigh wins SA Amateur double
April 11, 2006This is the second time she has achieved this feat. The first was when she was only 14-years old - and that made her the youngest winner of both the Stroke Play and Match Play Championship event in 2004.
St. Paul Travelers to sponsor PGA event
April 11, 2006Paul Travelers Cos. Inc. has signed a four-year deal to be the title sponsor of a PGA Tour tournament event in Hartford, Conn., starting next year. The tournament, known as the Buick Championship, will be renamed the St.
Blixt Earns Top-10 Finish At U.S. Collegiate Men's Golf Championship
April 11, 2006Blixt Earns Top-10 Finish At U.S. Collegiate Men's Golf Championship Sophomore earns third career top-10 finish. finished in a tie for 10th place at the U.S. Collegiate Championship. April 11, 2006 ALPHARETTA, Ga. -
Golf Captures U.S. Collegiate Championship
April 11, 2006Golf Captures U.S. Collegiate Championship earns first career individual title is the first Tiger to earn individual medalist honors since 2004 April 11, 2006 Alpharetta, GA - The golf team captured the U.S.
Women's Golfer Of The Week Announced
April 11, 2006April 11, 2006 MAC Women's Golfer Of The Week Tammy Clelland • So. &#
Column: the Long and Short of This Masters
April 11, 2006The Associated PressAUGUSTA, Ga.The wit and wisdom of Bobby Jones went a long way at this Masters.
MAC Golfer of the Week Announced
April 11, 2006April 11, 2006 MAC Men's Golfer of the Week Peter Sauerbrei Eastern Michigan Sr. (
Woods apologises for 'spaz' remark
April 11, 2006Tiger Woods has expressed his regret for saying he putted like 'a spaz' during the final round of the US Masters.
Hartford returns to PGA
April 11, 2006Hartford returns to PGA HARTFORD, Conn. ( AP) - The PGA Tour event in Hartford was brought back to life Tuesday with a new title sponsor and a spot on the FedEx Cup portion of the schedule starting in 2007.
Song-Hee Kim wins Futures Tour event
April 11, 2006Song-Hee Kim wins Futures Tour event LAFAYETTE, La. (
Hartford returns to heart of PGA Tour schedule
April 11, 2006Hartford returns to heart of PGA Tour schedule Associated Press Hartford, Conn. - The PGA Tour event in Hartford was brought back to life Tuesday with a new title sponsor and a spot on the FedEx Cup portion of the schedule starting in 2007.
Women's Golf Reaches
April 11, 2006Women's Golf Reaches Season Finale Thursday, April 06, 2006 WAC PLACES FIVE IN TOP 15 AT DIXIE - Nevada's Nicole de Gennaro and Idaho's Renee Skidmore both tied for seventh at the BYU Dixie Classic to lead the WAC contingent.
Tiger Woods? Hah! John Daly? Hah!
April 11, 2006Cape Canaveral, Fla. - There won't be a fairway or a green in sight, and it's a far cry from Augusta National, but the international space station could be turned into a driving range this summer.
St. Paul Travelers to Become Title Sponsor of PGA TOUR FedEx
April 11, 2006Company News STA:US St Paul Travelers Cos Inc/The More on STA:US NewsDetailed QuoteCharts Cup Event in Hartford HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2006 The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. (
Phil mastered both long and short of Augusta
April 11, 2006Phil Mickelson was the longest player off the tee during the final round of the Masters. But even though that undoubtedly helped, given that Augusta National was playing longer than ever before, it was his short game that delivered his second green jacket.
Clemson Golf Stands First After Two Rounds of U.S. Collegiate Championship
April 11, 2006Clemson Golf Stands First After Two Rounds of U.S. Collegiate Championship Tigers shoot five-under par 283 in second round is tied for second individually and Clemson is in first after two rounds at the US Collegiate Championship.
TIM PEELER: Clark's Chip-in is Money in the Bank
April 11, 2006BY TIM PEELER How much is a dramatic chip-in on the final hole at the Masters worth? It's hard to put a price-tag on such a thing, but for former golfer , an amazing chip from the greenside bunker on Augusta National's No.
Blixt Leads Seminole Men's Golf Team At U.S. Collegiate Championship
April 11, 2006Blixt Leads Seminole Men's Golf Team At U.S. Collegiate Championship Sophomore is in a tie for 6th place with 142 total. leads the Seminoles at the U.S. Collegiate Championship. April 10, 2006 ALPHARETTA, Ga. -
Tech in Fifth Place at U.S. Collegiate Championship
April 11, 2006Tech in Fifth Place at U.S. Collegiate Championship Barbosa tied for 15th invidivually Mike Barbosa led the Yellow Jackets Monday with a 1-over-par 145.
Webb Simpson Holds Five-Stroke Lead At The U.S. Collegiates
April 11, 2006Webb Simpson Holds Five-Stroke Lead At The U.S. - ..
Mind Games Do The Trick For In-form Tom
April 11, 2006European Tour professional Tom Whitehouse points to the power of positive thinking as the key to kickstarting his season.
St. Paul Travelers to become title sponsor of Hartford event
April 11, 2006PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- The PGA TOUR, along with The St. Paul Travelers Companies (NYSE:STA) and the Greater Hartford JayCees Community Foundation Inc., announced Tuesday that St.
LPGA Stars Headlining in Sin City
April 11, 2006Wendy Ward returns to Las Vegas this week for the 54-hole LPGA Takefuji Classic and is in a similar situation she found herself last year at this event-looking for consistency. Finding a little roulette-style luck would not hurt, either.
Little Change in Women's World Rankings
April 11, 2006With the Masters taking center stage in the golf world over the weekend, the women had a week off. It showed in the Rolex World Rankings, where the only change in the top 20 came near the bottom. Annika Sorenstam remained the No.
Tiger Revealing Major Hole in Resume?
April 11, 2006AUGUSTA, 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.
Hartford Returns to Heart of TOUR Schedule
April 11, 2006HARTFORD, Conn. -- The PGA TOUR event in Hartford was brought back to life Tuesday with a new title sponsor and a spot on the FedEx Cup portion of the schedule starting in 2007.
St. Paul Travelers takes over sponsorship of Hartford PGA event
April 11, 2006HARTFORD, Conn. --
Mott MacDonald to engineer Dubai golf estate
April 11, 2006Mott MacDonald to engineer Dubai golf estate Jumeirah Golf Estates will have four golf courses, each of distinctive character, named Fire, Earth, Water and Wind, surrounded by a first class residential community. '
Charlotte's Mincer Named A-10 Golfer of the Week
April 11, 2006April 10, 2006Charlotte, N.C. - Junior Matt Mincer (Lenoir City, Tenn.) has been named the Atlantic 10 Conference Golfer of the Week following his fourth-place showing at Auburn's Billy Hitchcock Intercollegiate.
Tiger ready for tough days
April 11, 2006April 11, 2006 TIGER Woods returned home from the US Masters to more important business today (AEST) - the failing health of his father Earl.
Masters ratings dip in U.S., Canada for final round
April 11, 2006Television ratings for Phil Mickelson's victory at the Masters dropped in the United States, but were almost identical in Canada to last year's figures. Final-round ratings for CBS's coverage were down 13 per cent. ..,
New rivalry makes Winged Foot big winner at Augusta National
April 11, 2006Woods wanted to snap his putter over his knee. He should have wanted to snap his knee over his putter. Human beings make the bad reads, not the high-tech equipment placed in their fallible hands.
Masters ratings down from last year
April 11, 2006Final-round ratings for CBS' coverage of Mickelson's second green jacket victory Sunday were down 13% from last year, when Woods beat Chris DiMarco in a one-hole playoff to win his fourth Masters.
What's In the Bag - Masters
April 11, 2006Find out what clubs, balls and other equipment recent Masters champions used when they won their Green Jackets. -
Olazabal still without US PGA title since 2002
April 11, 2006Olazabal still without US PGA title since 2002 Augusta, Apr 11: Olazabal was trying to win his first US PGA Tour title since 2002. '
Tanni criticises 'stupid' Tiger
April 11, 2006Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey Thompson has criticised Tiger Woods for using the word 'spaz' to describe his US Masters performance. Woods came under fire for using the word after some disappointing putting during the final round in Augusta. ''
Apology wanted for Tiger Woods 'spaz' remark
April 11, 2006Publisher: Jon Land Published: 11/04/2006 - 12:32:27 PM Printable version Send to a friend Tiger Woods Golfer Tiger Woods was today urged to make amends for saying he putted like 'a spaz' during the final round at the US Masters tournament.
Masters runner-up avoids the chop
April 11, 2006By David Rush KwaZulu-Natal's Tim Clark can afford the world's most expensive barber after collecting a cheque for $756 000 (about R4,6-million) for his second-place finish behind Phil Mickelson in the US Masters at Augusta.
Roddick sends U.S. into Davis Cup semifinals
April 11, 2006By Ticker Story April 10, 2006 RANCHO MIRAGE, California (Ticker) - Andy Roddick gave Chile the powder.
Verdasco, Gaudio reach second round at Valencia tennis
April 11, 2006The seventh seed from Spain, Verdasco posted a 6-3, 6-4 triumph over Martin to reach the second round of the $480,000 claycourt tournament. Verdasco next will face either Italian Potito Starace or Czech Lukas Dlouhy.
Roddick looks to defend Houston title
April 11, 2006By Ticker Story April 10, 2006 HOUSTON (Ticker) - After helping the United States reach the Davis Cup semifinals, Andy Roddick is back to defend his title at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships.
Petrova beats Schiavone for Bausch Lomb title
April 11, 2006By Ticker Story April 10, 2006 AMELIA ISLAND, Florida (Ticker) - For the first time, Nadia Petrova was able to get the better of Francesca Schiavone.
Henin-Hardenne, Petrova top seeds at Family Circle Cup
April 11, 2006By Ticker Story April 10, 2006 CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Ticker) - Justine Henin-Hardenne certainly will be comfortable at the Family Circle Cup.
Pokes Tied For Second at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic
April 11, 2006Pokes Tied For Second at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic Freshman Corey Steger is two-under par and tied for fourth place. April 10, 2006 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -
Lonard's Keys To Victory at the Verizon Heritage
April 11, 2006By Mike VittiPGA TOUR staff Peter Lonard carded 23 birdies on his way to victory at last year's Verizon Heritage, however almost half of those birdies were recorded in the opening round.
Tanni criticises "stupid" Tiger
April 11, 2006Tanni Grey Thompson says Tiger Woods should not have used the word "spaz" to describe his US Masters display.
Nearly flawless Mickelson wins The Masters
April 11, 2006By Ticker Story April 10, 2006 AUGUSTA, Georgia (Ticker) - Phil Mickelson entered the final round of The Masters with history on his side. He used it to his advantage to make some Sunday at Augusta National.
Ryder Cup captain Woosnam 'Tiger-proofs' K Club course
April 11, 2006By Brendan O'BrienEUROPEAN Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam is hoping to 'Tiger-proof' the K Club for the Ryder Cup, according to vice-captain Des Smyth.
US win pre-Ryder Cup head to head
April 11, 2006By Charlie MulqueenTHE FIRST serious head-to-head of the season between the probable US and Ryder Cup teams has ended very emphatically in favour of the Americans at the Masters.
Pressure is on as Chilton gets his motor running European teamwork will beat American superiority in Ryder Cup
April 11, 2006They're back, snarling as aggressively as ever, barging for position, and that's before they've lined up on the grid for the first race. It's a sure sign that all is well with the British Touring Car Championship.
Jacksonville in Hunt at A-Sun Championship
April 11, 2006April 10, 2006 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -
FSU Set For 18th Annual ACC Championship
April 11, 2006April 10, 2006TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida State travels to the Pinehurst Country Club in Pinehurst, N.C. to play in the 18th Atlantic Coast Conference Championship April 14-16, 2006.
RYDER CUP: Olazabal set to qualify for Ryder Cup
April 11, 2006qualify for Ryder Cup Ryder Cup Olazabal set to qualify for Ryder Cup 04/10/2006 The Basque golfer leads the latest European Cup world points standings issued on Monday that takes to the Ryder Cup.
Nike Golf irons number one at Masters
April 11, 2006What's on this week Nike Golf led The Masters field iron count for the second year in a row, according to the Darrell Survey.
Mickelson's double drive to Masters glory
April 11, 2006Peter Bills GARY PLAYER used to joke that if he had to choose between his wife and his putter he'd miss her.
Harrington admits 'I'm in big trouble'
April 11, 2006Golf at Augusta IT'S uncanny how the cards sometimes fall.
Longer Augusta still a challenge to all-comers
April 11, 2006Longer Augusta still a challenge to all-comers April 9, 2006 AUGUSTA, Ga.
Harbour Town is often kind to Augusta's battle-weary
April 11, 2006By Dave ShedloskiPGATOUR.com Senior Correspondent Pretend the Masters didnt just end yesterday.
Isenhour has the recipe for success
April 11, 2006By Dave LagardePGATOUR.com Contributor Hard to tell where Tripp Isenhour is doing his best cooking these days, on the golf course or in the kitchen.
Fans congratulate Mickelson
April 11, 2006Fans congratulate Mickelson April 10, 2006 Editors note: Phil Mickelson won his second Masters title Sunday at Augusta National. The victory was his second straight of 2006, as well.
Chipping Onto The Green With Seminole Golfer Caroline Larsson
April 11, 2006Chipping Onto The Green With Seminole Golfer Caroline Larsson Senior leads Seminoles in to next week's ACC Championships. Senior Caroline Larsson is an All-ACC golfer for the Seminoles.
Henrik, Jean gunning for China Open title
April 11, 2006World number 13 Henrik Stenson and revitalised Frenchman Jean Van de Velde are among the challengers for the China Open title at the Nick Faldo-designed Beijing Honghua International Golf Club this week.
The putting edge of technology
April 11, 2006The putting edge of technology TopPutt, from Watford-based World Golf Systems Group, is a natural progression from the company's TopGolf system which has revolutionised driving ranges. '
Woods focus shifts to family
April 11, 2006With the US Masters behind him, Tiger Woods returned home to more important business on Monday -- the failing health of his father Earl.
James Lawton: Echoes of the Golden Bear's hunt for Palmer in Mickelson's taming of Tiger
April 11, 2006Palmer had an army of fans so passionate in its support one of them notoriously strode into deep rough and held up a banner which declared: 'Hit it here, Fat Boy.'
European teamwork will beat American superiority in Ryder Cup, says Woosnam
April 11, 2006But, as ever, there were mere shrugs from those heading back over the Atlantic. Leading the indifference was the leader himself, Ian Woosnam, who was fairly stunning in his concession to the superiority of Tom Lehman's superstars. '
Column: a New Mickelson Is Winning Majors
April 11, 2006April 10, 2006, 5:33 PM EDT AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Phil 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.
Shaun Powell: Backward on back nine
April 11, 2006April 10, 2006 AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The day began at 7:30 a.m., but as everyone around here knows, the sun don't rise and the birds don't chirp and the grits don't steam until the contenders tee off on the 10th hole in late afternoon.
RADIO stations offered up an immediate apology to listeners when Tiger Woods told an interviewer he had putted
April 11, 2006Faced with a microphone and a TV camera immediately after he'd come up short in his attempt to defend his title, Woods said: 'I putted atrociously. It was frustrating. I was so in control from tee to green, the best I've played for years. '
Scotsman looking for best golfer in business
April 11, 2006Golf Tue 11 Apr 2006 Scotsman looking for best golfer in business MARVIN COLLINS THE Scotsman, in partnership with Technology Services Group (TSG), is launching a unique tournament to find the business community's best club golfer.
SGU agrees GBP60,000 sponsor deal for Scottish Amateur
April 11, 2006Golf Tue 11 Apr 2006 SGU agrees 60,000 sponsor deal for Scottish Amateur NICK RODGER THE Scottish Golf Union has agreed a 60,000 sponsorship extension with Allied Surveyors for the Scottish Amateur championship.
Torrance takes college break for Scottish Boys fight
April 11, 2006The 17-year-old son of former Ryder Cup captain Sam powered to a commanding 6 and 5 victory over Carnwath's Jamie Forbes to secure a clash with Ben Irving of Dumfries & County.
IN MY OPINION: Edwin Pope | Mickelson ignores others' stumbles
April 11, 200610, 2006 IN MY OPINION Mickelson ignores others' stumbles By EDWIN POPE AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Not at all long ago, you could have imagined Phil Mickelson blowing a four-stroke lead with six holes to go in the Masters. Not this Mickelson.
Sobel: A Masters like many others
April 11, 2006We interrupt this green jacket ceremony to bring you some somber news this evening: For all the hype, ballyhoo, pomp and circumstance surrounding The Masters, the tournament failed to live up to its advanced billing.
Wojciechowski: Phil leans on Freddie
April 11, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The two-man frat party that is Phi Freddy Lefty had its chapter meeting Sunday afternoon at Augusta National. Presiding over the festivities was Philip Alfred Mickelson, with Frederick Steven Couples serving as Recording Secretary.
Woods focus shifts from Masters to family
April 11, 2006Woods focus shifts from Masters to family Posted on 10 April 2006 - 19:12With the US Masters behind him, Tiger Woods returned home to more important business on Monday, the failing health of his father Earl.
A new Mickelson is winning majors
April 11, 2006By DOUG FERGUSON AUGUSTA, Ga. ( AP) - Phil 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.
Part of Augusta airport evacuated
April 11, 2006Part of Augusta airport evacuated AUGUSTA, Ga. (
Old world seeks new champion
April 11, 2006Colin Montgomerie, Europe's best and most consistent player over the past decade or so, was discussing one of his least favourite subjects earlier this year: major championship failure.
Mickelson sets up classic rivalry
April 11, 2006Sure, they are hardly great pals but this is not the school playground; this is professional sport at its most exalted level, where the warmth of friendship has a direct correlation to the weakness of competitive spirit.
Boost for Scottish Amateur Championship
April 11, 2006Boost for Scottish Amateur Championship The SGU has announced a new sponsorship deal with Allied Surveyors to sponsor the Scottish Amateur Championships at Nairn in 2006 and Prestwick in 2007. '
Ogilvy rues putting
April 11, 2006I would like that putt again, to hit it a bit softer,' Ogilvy told AAP. ' I just hit it too hard.''I just wish I hadn't screwed up the last five or six holes.''I'll always be pissed off about it.''I should have had four or five better.
Mickelson wins second Masters title
April 11, 2006Another green jacket for Lefty AUGUSTA, Ga. ( AP) - There was no reason to leap, no reason to look utterly stunned.
Masters Notebook: Sunday
April 11, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. ( AP) - 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.