Appleby shoots 66 to lead in Houston

April 20, 2006

Stuart Appleby shot a 6-under 66 on The Tournament Course at Redstone Golf Club on Thursday to take the first-round lead in the Shell Houston Open. Aaron Baddeley, who picked up his first Tour victory last week, is two strokes back.

Sorenstam in familiar position after first round

April 20, 2006

Annika Sorenstam put herself in a familiar position at Eagle's Landing Country Club - one shot off the lead after the opening round. The rest of the field can only hope she doesn't do a repeat over the next three days. Maria Hjorth and Cristie Kerr shot 7-under 65s on Thursday to share the lead at the Florida's Natural Charity Championship, but Sorenstam was right in the thick of things with a 66 and was eager to duplicate last year's performance at the course south of Atlanta.

Georgia on their minds

April 20, 2006

By Maureen Callaghan PGA TOUR staff ATHENS, Ga. -- Nine former University of Georgia Bulldogs, including Franklin Langham and Tommy Tolles, will return to their old stomping grounds this week as they join the field at the Athens Regional Foundation

Woods taking break

April 20, 2006

Wellington, New Zealand - Tiger Woods will take time off from the PGA Tour while his father battles cancer, the world's No. 1 player said Thursday. Woods said it's possible he won't make an appearance in a golf tournament before the U.S. Open in June.

Singh looks to snap slump where last one ended

April 20, 2006

Humble, Texas - Vijay Singh is winless in 17 starts on the PGA Tour, his longest victory drought in four years. He can snap out of it this week at the event where he ended his last long dry spell, the Shell Houston Open. 'I've got good feelings over

Stenson leads Asian Open after first round

April 20, 2006

Shanghai - Sweden's Henrik Stenson shot a 5-under-par 67 Thursday to take a one stroke lead after the first round of the Asian Open. Stephen Gallacher of Scotland and Jean Van de Velde of France were tied for second at 68. Colin Montgomerie was two

British Open to return to St. Andrews in 2010

April 20, 2006

St. Andrew's, Scotland - The British Open is returning to St. Andrews in 2010. The home of golf will stage the event for a record 28th time. The Royal and Ancient Club, which administers golf outside the United States, announced on Thursday that the

St Andrews to host 2010 Open

April 20, 2006

The Open Championship will return to the Old Course at St Andrews in 2010. It will be the 150th anniversary of the event, which was first played at Prestwick in 1860. The 2010 tournament will be the 28th time the Claret Jug has been competed for on St

STENSON SETS EARLY PACE IN SHANGHAI

April 20, 2006

Asian Open Thomson GC, Shanghai GB & Ire unless stated First round Score H Stenson (Swe) -5 J Van de Velde (Fra) -4 S Gallacher -4 Sweden's Henrik Stenson set the early pace in the Asian Open after shooting a five-under-par 67 at the Tomson GC in

MONTY RUES SHANGHAI SURPRISE

April 20, 2006

Monty - blundered at the last. MONTY RUES SHANGHAI SURPRISE Click here for all the latest golf scores Click here for European Tour calendar Click here for US Tour calendar Click here for more golf news Colin Montgomerie was left to rue a last-hole

CLARKE IN CONTENTION

April 20, 2006

Clarke - had share of fourth place. (Getty Images) CLARKE IN CONTENTION By PA Sport staff Click here for live desktop leaderboard! Darren Clarke's first round of 68 gave him a share of fourth place at the Shell Houston Open. The Ulsterman managed six

Annika Sorenstam likes being No. 1

April 20, 2006

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Tiger Woods Takes Some Time Off

April 20, 2006

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (April 19) - Tiger Woods will take time off from the U.S. PGA Tour while his father battles serious illness, the world No. 1 told a news conference Thursday. Woods said it was possible he would not make an appearance in a golf

British Open comes home in 2010

April 20, 2006

St. Andrews Golf Club ST. ANDREW'S, Scotland (AP) - The British Open is returning to St. Andrews in 2010. The home of golf will stage the event for a record 28th time. The Royal and Ancient Club, which administers golf outside the United States,

Tiger Woods to take a break from golf while his father battles illness

April 20, 2006

Tiger Woods to take a break from golf while his father battles illness WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- Tiger Woods will take time off from the PGA Tour while his father battles cancer, the world's No. 1 player said Thursday. Woods said it's possible he

Woods to Race in Charity Event

April 20, 2006

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Tiger Woods will race a high-powered dirt-track car Monday in a charity race on New Zealand's North Island. Woods, in New Zealand to attend caddie Steve Williams' wedding, accepted Williams' challenge to drive in the

St. Andrews to Host 2010 British Open

April 20, 2006

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland -- The 2010 British Open Championship will return to the home of golf, the Old Course at St. Andrews. The announcement was made Thursday by the Royal & Ancient, which is golf's world rules and development body and organizer of The

Woods takes time off to be with his father

April 20, 2006

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Tiger Woods will take time off from the PGA TOUR while his father battles cancer, the world's No. 1 player said Thursday. Woods said it was possible he would not make an appearance in a golf tournament before the U.S. Open in

Wife's illness will keep Clarke out in Houston

April 20, 2006

Darren Clarke withdrew from the Shell Houston Open after his first round Thursday to fly home and be with his wife, who has cancer. Clarke shot a 68, but about two hours later, tournament organizers said in a statement that Clarke had dropped out "upon receiving results from ongoing medical tests of his wife, Heather." Heather Clarke was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002 and it has since spread throughout her body.

Clarke pulls out of Houston Open

April 20, 2006

Darren Clarke withdraws from the Houston Open to return home to be with his ill wife.

Matthew still moving on up the LPGA

April 20, 2006

Golf Thu 20 Apr 2006 Matthew still moving on up the LPGA ELSPETH BURNSIDE CATRIONA MATTHEW has a chance to pull further ahead as the top British golfer on the LPGA Tour in the Florida's Natural Charity Championship starting later today at Eagles'

Stenson slips into his top gear at Shanghai Open

April 20, 2006

Golf Thu 20 Apr 2006 Stenson slips into his top gear at Shanghai Open SWEDEN'S Henrik Stenson returned to the fore after a series of tournament disappointments by setting the early pace at the BMW Asian Open in Shanghai. The world No.15 shot a brilliant

St Andrews to host the 150th Open in 2010

April 20, 2006

Golf Thu 20 Apr 2006 St Andrews to host the 150th Open in 2010 THE Open Championship will return to St Andrews in 2010, from July 15-18. It will mark the 150th anniversary of the playing of the first Open in 1860 at Prestwick. On October 17, 1860, a

The Villa launches Lifeweekly Corporate Series

April 20, 2006

What's on this week Book your team for the most exclusive golf tournament in Queensland.The Villa is well known as the most exclusive corporate golf venue in Queensland and now you and your guests have the opportunity to experience this fantastic venue

Tiger Woods Racing Down Under

April 20, 2006

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Open returns to St Andrews in 2010

April 20, 2006

Open returns to St Andrews in 2010 20-Apr-2006 11:03 (BST) imageThe 2010 Open is to be played over the Old Course at St Andrews. Paul Severn-Getty Imageszoom The 150th anniversary of The Open Championship will be marked by a return to St Andrews. The

Nelson, Picard make Hall of Fame

April 20, 2006

Larry Nelson and Henry Picard have been voted on to the World Golf Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2006.Nelson, who won the US PGA Championship in 1981 and 1987 and the US Open in 1983, will be inducted on October 30 at the World Golf Village in St

Woods hints at visit to Australia

April 20, 2006

World No.1 Tiger Woods has suggested he may return to Australia to play in a local event, following changes to the US PGA Tour schedule.The planned changes have opened the door for the American to again play in Australia and he said it's an opportunity

Wait over, Baddeley goes for another victory at Houston Open

April 20, 2006

Wait over, Baddeley goes for another victory at Houston Open By Ticker Story April 19, 2006 By John Reger SportsTicker Contributing Writer HOUSTON, Texas (Ticker) - The victory took longer than Aaron Baddeley and others thought it would, but the way

Roberts eagles final hole to complete Hawaiian sweep

April 20, 2006

AP Photo Loren Roberts has three Champions Tour wins in just eight starts. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) KAHUKU, Hawaii (AP) -- Loren Roberts completed a two-week Hawaiian sweep Sunday, holing a 9-foot eagle putt on the final hole for an even-par 72 and a

STENSON SETS THE PACE IN SHANGHAI

April 20, 2006

Henrik Stenson - leads way after 67. STENSON SETS THE PACE IN SHANGHAI Click here to bet on Golf with totalbet!Click here for all the latest golf scores Click here for European Tour calendar Click here for US Tour calendar Click here for more golf news

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April 20, 2006

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Denver Wins Third Straight Sun Belt Champioinship

April 20, 2006

April 19, 2006 PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The University of Denver women's golf team shot the best round for the second consecutive day Wednesday, an 8-over par 295, and overcame a four stroke deficit in the final round to capture its third consecutive Sun

No. 12 Cal Travels to Pac-10 Championships

April 20, 2006

April 19, 2006BERKELEY, Calif - Complete Release in PDF FormatDownload Free Acrobat Reader CAL COMPETES AT PAC-10 CHAMPIONSHIPS: Coming off a season-best second-place showing at the Peg Barnard Collegiate, No. 12 California competes at the 20th-annual

Pepperdine Captures Fifth Straight West Coast Conference Championship

April 20, 2006

April 18, 2006 Copperopolis, Calif. - Complete Results in PDF FormatDownload Free Acrobat Reader Freshman Jayvie Agojo became the fifth straight Pepperdine player and eighth in the last nine years to claim individual medalist honors as she helped the

Stenson leads Asian Open; Monty in Hunt

April 20, 2006

SHANGHAI, China -- Sweden's Henrik Stenson posted a 5-under-par 67 on Thursday to take the first-round lead of the BMW Asian Open. Jean van de Velde, the winner of this year's Madeira Island Open and the man who famously threw away the 1999 British Open,

Greg Should Fudge a Bit for Annika

April 20, 2006

Greg Norman says he has invited Annika Sorenstam to come play in his Merrill Lynch Shootout the last week in November. That, friends, is highly laudable and might be controversial, considering the assumptions some of you made following Greg's remarks of

Tournament Course passes muster with players

April 20, 2006

HUMBLE, Texas -- So far, so good. No complaints. No wishing they could walk across the parking lot and play the old course. And did we mention that they're all talking about the 18th hole? Change is never easy and the Shell Houston Open did just

PGA rookie traveled rough road to find spot on Tour

April 20, 2006

John Engler Jr. tees off today in the Shell Houston Open. He will smack his first tee shot with little fanfare, as the galleries follow defending champion Vijay Singh or fan favorite John Daly or flamboyant, long-hitting Bubba Watson. Engler is a rookie

Webb relishes being a major champ again

April 20, 2006

Webb relishes being a major champ again By PAUL NEWBERRY STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. (AP) - Welcome back, Karrie Webb. On Wednesday, the Aussie was actually summoned to the interview room BEFORE a tournament, which goes with the territory when you're coming off a

Highlands to host Canadian Tour Championship

April 20, 2006

Highlands to host Canadian Tour Championship OAKVILLE, Ont. (CP) - Highlands Golf Club in Barrie Ont., will host the season-ending Canadian Tour Championship this summer. The Aug 28-Sept. 3 tournament will be one of the Tour's major events. 'Every tour

Tiger to take a break

April 20, 2006

Tiger to take a breakGolfer's father battles illness WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Tiger Woods will take time off from the PGA Tour while his father battles cancer, the world's No. 1 player said Thursday. Woods said it's possible he won't make an

Stenson leads Asian Open

April 20, 2006

Shanghai, China (Sports Network) - Sweden's Henrik Stenson posted a five- under-par 67 on Thursday to take the first-round lead of the BMW Asian Open. Jean van de Velde, the winner of this year's Madeira Island Open and the man who famously threw away

Stenson profits from Monty error

April 20, 2006

Henrik Stenson leads the Asian Open by one shot as Colin Montgomerie blows his chance of taking the lead.

Tiger Woods turns petrolhead >>

April 20, 2006

Golf legend Tiger Woods with his caddie, New Zealander Steve Williams, at Sky City in Auckland today. Picture / Brett Phibbs Tiger Woods turns petrolhead 20.04.06 1.00pm World golf No 1 Tiger Woods will have his first go in the 'little more physical'

- Tiger to Take Break From PGA Tour

April 20, 2006

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Tiger Woods will take time off from the PGA Tour while his father battles cancer, the world's No. 1 player said Thursday. Woods said it was possible he would not make an appearance in a golf tournament before the U.S. Open in

Tiger will take break to be with father

April 20, 2006

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Tiger Woods will take time off from the PGA Tour while his father battles cancer, the world's No. 1 player said Thursday.He did not give specific details of his planned break, except to say he would not start playing 'for a

Woods arrives in New Zealand for his caddie's wedding and to drive in a car race

April 20, 2006

As an LPGA major champ again, Webb finds her popularity happily on the rise PGA Championship winners Nelson and Picard are elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame Nationwide Tour Notebook: Cleveland tournament gets a new title sponsor and name Monty looks

Tiger Woods takes time out

April 20, 2006

World number one Tiger Woods is unsure whether he will play again before the US Open (June 15-18) at Winged Foot, New York, as his father Earl continues to battle cancer. Woods, who is currently in New Zealand for caddie Steve Williams' wedding, is

Baddeley wins maiden PGA Tour title

April 20, 2006

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C - Australia's Aaron Baddeley's eight-foot par putt at the 72nd hole was enough to earn him his maiden PGA tour title as he swept past playing partner Jim Furyk at the Heritage Classic in South Carolina. Two birdies in the last

Tiger Woods in NZ

April 20, 2006

Tiger Woods is making a brief visit to New Zealand, driving in a charity saloon car race in Huntly, near Hamilton on Monday night. The world's number one golfer and one of the most well known star sportsmen has arrived here for caddy Steve Williams'

Report: Woods in New Zealand for Wedding

April 20, 2006

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Tiger Woods arrived in New Zealand on Wednesday to attend caddie Steve Williams' wedding, New Zealand's Radio Sports network reported. Woods, who also visited New Zealand to play in the 2002 New Zealand Open, will attend

Tiger Woods in NZ for nuptials

April 20, 2006

World golf No. 1 Tiger Woods has arrived in New Zealand as his long-term caddie, Steve Williams, prepares to tie the knot. Radio Sport reported today that Woods landed in Auckland yesterday, with Williams' wedding expected to be held this weekend.

Tiger to take time off

April 20, 2006

World number one Tiger Woods says that he will take a break from competing on the US Tour while his father continues to battle serious illness. Woods may not now be seen on the PGA tour until the US Open at Winged Foot in New York in June. Earl Woods has

Tiger Woods calls in for dinner

April 20, 2006

Tiger Woods has a firm handshake, according to the staff at the restaurant west of Auckland where he dined last night. He surprised staff and patrons at MiSaDA in Huapai when he walked in with a group including his caddy Steve Williams. Woods is in the

Tiger will take break to be with father

April 20, 2006

Tiger Woods will take time off from the PGA Tour while his father battles cancer, the world's No. 1 player said Thursday. Woods said it was possible he would not make an appearance in a golf tournament before the U.S. Open in June. He did not give specific details of his planned break, except to say he would not start playing "for a while," and the failing health of his father, Earl, would have a major influence on his future schedule.

Tiger puts father's health first

April 20, 2006

Tiger Woods is to take an indefinite break from golf as his father Earl continues his battle against cancer.

St Andrews to host the 2010 Open

April 20, 2006

St Andrews will host The Open in 2010 to mark the 150th anniversary of golf's oldest major.

Tiger Woods to Drive in New Zealand Race

April 20, 2006

WELLINGTON, New Zealand // Tiger Woods will race a high-powered dirt-track car Monday in a charity race on New Zealand's North Island. Woods, in New Zealand to attend caddie Steve Williams' wedding, accepted Williams' challenge to drive in the event.

Baddeley gets friendly kudos

April 20, 2006

HUMBLE -- He never knew how many people had his email. Or his cell phone number. Not until Sunday night, that is, when messages were flying in from everywhere. And when Aaron Baddeley looked at his phone? Try 70 text messages alone. Everyone from

Nelson, Picard elected to HOF

April 20, 2006

SAVANNAH, Ga. Larry Nelson and Henry Picard will become members of the World Golf Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2006. Nelson was elected on the PGA TOUR ballot, securing 65 percent of the vote, and Picard was selected in the Veterans category

Cowgirls Continue to Lead at Big 12 Women's Golf Championship

April 20, 2006

Cowgirls Continue to Lead at Big 12 Women's Golf Championship April 18, 2006 Leaderboard | Press Summary | Team Leaders | Team Leaders With Players | Tee Times Lincoln, Neb. - Oklahoma State ended day two of the Big 12 Women's Golf Championship with a

Big 12 Men's Golf Championship First Day Pairings Announced

April 20, 2006

Big 12 Men's Golf Championship First Day Pairings Announced April 19, 2006 DALLAS -- First day pairings for the 2006 Big 12 Men's Golf Championship have been determined by a poll voted on by the league's head coaches. The tournament will be played

2006 Academic All-Big 12 Men's Golf Team Announced

April 20, 2006

2006 Academic All-Big 12 Men's Golf Team Announced April 19, 2006 Complete Academic All-Big 12 Men's Golf Release in PDF FormatDownload Free Acrobat Reader DALLAS--The Big 12 Conference has named 36 student-athletes to the 2006 Academic All-Big 12 Men's

Texas A&M Wins Women's Golf Title

April 20, 2006

Texas A&M Wins Women's Golf Title April 19, 2006 Results Lincoln, Neb. - Texas A&M fired a final-round 304 to come from behind in windy conditions to claim the Big 12 Conference Title with 899, Wednesday, at the Country Club of Lincoln, while Texas

CINCINNATI'S WILSON POSTS NINTH TOP-10 FINISH TO HIGHLIGHT WEEKLY BIG EAST NOTEBOOK

April 20, 2006

April 19, 2006Providence, R.I. - Hillery Wilson posted her ninth top-10 finish of the year, helping the University of Cincinnati women's golf team to a sixth place finish at the Illini Spring Classic, which concluded on Saturday at the Stone Creek Golf

2006 BIG EAST MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW

April 20, 2006

April 19, 2006Providence, R.I. - The Louisville men and Notre Dame women are slotted as top seeds and several of the nation's top individuals will be on display at the BIG EAST Men's and Women's Golf Championships set to take place April 24-25 at Lake

Baddeley seeks to dominate in Houston

April 20, 2006

Now that Aaron Baddeley has notched his first win on the US PGA Tour, the 25-year-old Australian is eager for more. Live leaderboard You can get a live leaderboard sent directly to your cell phone by SMS. Simply send the letters GPGA to 34911. This is a

Webb relishes being a champion again

April 20, 2006

Webb relishes being a champion againPosted on 20 April 2006 - 01:08Welcome back, Karrie Webb. On Wednesday, the Australian was actually summoned to the interview room before a tournament, which goes with the territory when you're coming off a major

Vital attraction

April 20, 2006

Vital attraction The Czech Republic has the potential to become one of the most successful golf destinations in Central Europe. 'click' the headline to read the story in full Apparel Show boosted by new features Key industry brands have already signed up

Mickelson's drivers - the inside story

April 20, 2006

drivers - the inside story Callaway Golf's Dr Alan Hocknell has been revealed as the mastermind behind Phil Mickelson's double-FT-3-Driver Augusta assault. 'click' the headline to read the story in full Vital attraction The Czech Republic has the

Shell Houston Open tees off at new home

April 20, 2006

Vijay Singh Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate20 Apr - 23 Apr 2006CourseRedstone Golf ClubLocationHumble, TX, USADefendingVijay SinghMoney5,500,000 ($USD)Tour websiteClick here The Shell Houston Open will be played over a new layout

Singh looks to snap his victory slump in Houston, where he ended his last one

April 20, 2006

In the News As an LPGA major champ again, Webb finds her popularity happily on the rise PGA Championship winners Nelson and Picard are elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame Monty looks to the BMW Asian Open to end a string of five straight missed cuts

Arabella set to test local pros

April 20, 2006

Arabella set to test local prosPosted on 18 April 2006 - 17:03Steve Basson was about the only golfer smiling when he saw the wind sweeping across the Arabella golf course on the eve of the first tournament on this year's Vodacom Origins of Golf Tour on

SA golfers up on world rankings

April 20, 2006

SA golfers up on world rankingsPosted on 19 April 2006 - 13:11In the World Rankings on Monday, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh, Retief Goosen and Ernie Els maintained the status quo, while Tim Clark inched up one place to 14th and Rory Sabbatini

Kamte, Da Silva lead Vodacom Origins

April 20, 2006

Kamte, Da Silva lead Vodacom Origins by Michael VlismasPosted on 19 April 2006 - 18:44James Kamte and Adilson da Silva both carded rounds of five under par 67 to lead the first round of the Vodacom Origins of Golf Tour at the Arabella Country Estate on

Tiger to Take Break From PGA Tour

April 20, 2006

Tiger Woods will take time off from the PGA Tour while his father battles cancer, the world's No. 1 player said Thursday.Woods said it was possible he would not make an appearance in a golf tournament before the U.S. Open in June.He did not give specific

STENSON SETS THE PACE

April 20, 2006

Henrik Stenson - setting the early pace. STENSON SETS THE PACE Click here for all the latest golf scores Click here for European Tour calendar Click here for US Tour calendar Click here for more golf news Sweden's Henrik Stenson returned to the fore

PGA sets diversity gala

April 20, 2006

The Producers Guild of America has scheduled its Celebration of Diversity gala for May 9 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.... WANT TO READ THE WHOLE STORY?

Tiger Woods to Swap Golf Next Week for Stock Car Racing in New Zealand

April 20, 2006

April 20 (Bloomberg) -- Top-ranked golfer Tiger Woods will swap his clubs for a crash helmet next week to compete in a stock car race in New Zealand. Woods, 30, will take part in the April 24 Valvoline Celebrity Classic near Auckland, a charity event

Tiger Woods-Doral

April 20, 2006

Tiger Woods E-mail Print Most Popular Related LinksOther Winning Bags Ford Championship at Doral March 6, 2006 By The Editors of GOLF MAGAZINE and GOLF ONLINE Tiger Woods celebrates his victory after making a bogey putt on the 18th hole in the final

Woods revs up for stock car race

April 20, 2006

Tiger Woods will drive a stock car in a charity motor race during a visit to New Zealand for caddie Steve Williams' wedding.

Nelson, Picard join Hall of Fame

April 20, 2006

Larry Nelson and Henry Picard are voted in to the World Golf Hall of Fame

Singh Looks to Spark Hot Streak

April 20, 2006

HUMBLE, Texas -- Vijay Singh is winless in 17 starts on the PGA TOUR, his longest victory drought in four years. He can snap out of it this week at the event where he ended his last long dry spell, the Shell Houston Open. 'I've got good feelings over

Byrd Elected to Clemson Hall of Fame

April 20, 2006

CLEMSON, S.C. -- PGA TOUR star Jonathan Byrd was among seven named to Clemson's hall of fame, the school announced Wednesday. Along with Byrd, a former All-America golfer for the Tigers, were football players Kyle Young, Steve Kenney and the late Robert

Elbow Rehab Ain't All Bad

April 20, 2006

Editor's Note: This is a weekly chronicle of the life and times of PGA TOUR star Pat Perez. Visit his website at www.PatPerezGolf.com for Pat's daily blog, music-fueled photo galleries, online store and more.

Opinions and More Opinions

April 20, 2006

Phil Mickelson is the hottest player in golf. He is the one everybody else in the game is watching right now because he has figured out a methodology that works unquestionably in preparing for major championships. And he has decided, at least for now,

Texas A&M's Knoll in the Lead at Big 12 Championship

April 20, 2006

By Eric Pedersen The BattalionApril 18, 2006College Station, TX (CSTV U-WIRE) -- Texas A&M junior Ashley Knoll, the No. 2 ranked golfer in the country according to Golfstat, fired a first round 69 to take a three-stroke lead at the Big 12 Championships

Cowgirl Golfers Leading Big 12 Championships

April 20, 2006

From Staff Reports Daily O'CollegianApril 18, 2006Stillwater, OK (CSTV U-WIRE) -- Oklahoma State's 18th-ranked women's golf team leads the Big 12 Championships after the first round here Monday afternoon on the Country Club of Lincoln Golf Course. The

Lady Vols Climb to No. 9 in Both Major Polls

April 20, 2006

April 18, 2006 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The Lady Volunteer golf team has risen to ninth in the country in the latest Golfstat and Golfweek polls, following its second-place finish at the Southeastern Conference Championship. Tennessee, which had been 11th

No. 8 Pepperdine Holds Commanding Lead at WCC Championships

April 20, 2006

April 17, 2006 Copperopolis, Calif. - The eighth-ranked Pepperdine women's golf team took a commanding lead following the first day of action at the West Coast Conference (WCC) Tournament that opened on Monday at the par-72, 5,823-yard Saddle Creek Golf

Mizzou Cards Best Second Round Score at Big 12 Championships

April 20, 2006

Mizzou Cards Best Second Round Score at Big 12 Championships Tigers move up to 3rd place and junior is fourth individually. April 18, 2006 LINCOLN, Neb. - - The Mizzou Women's Golf Team jumped five spots into third place on day two of the Big 12

European Tour boosts Asia cash pot

April 20, 2006

European Tour boosts Asia cash pot India's in-form Jeev Milkha Singh on his way to winning the China OpenSINGAPORE -- 's European Tour has stumped up $100,000 to boost the prize pot for next month's inaugural Aamby Valley Masters in India.The cash for

BGIA helps young golfers

April 20, 2006

BGIA helps young golfers The British Golf Industry Association showed its commitment to Golf Foundation by raising 19,000 at the fourth annual BGIA golf day and dinner, held at Frilford Heath Golf Club last week 'click' the headline to read the story in

Tiger Woods taking to stock car track

April 20, 2006

World golf No.1 Tiger Woods is to tackle a new sport when he drives in a celebrity stock car race in New Zealand on Monday.Woods was tempted to enter the event by his New Zealand caddie, Steve Williams, who is also the national Super Saloon Car

Clemson Captures U.S. Collegiate Championship

April 20, 2006

Captures U.S. Collegiate Championship :: earns first career individual title TheACC.com - The Official Athletic Site of the Atlantic Coast Conference Golf Captures U.S. Collegiate Championship earns first

Castro, Larsen Named to U.S. Palmer Cup Team

April 20, 2006

Castro, Larsen Named to U.S. Palmer Cup Team Castro makes team for second straight year Castro captained the 2005 U.S. team to a 14-10 victory over Europe. April 17, 2006ATLANTA - Georgia Tech's and have been named to the United States team which

Tormented Scot looks at all the ifs and putts

April 20, 2006

Tormented Scot looks at all the ifs and putts SPORTS EXTRA Check your score in our new Champions League Challenge game here. How is your team doing in the 20,000 Euro test? Sport, from here to eternity: Every major sporting event on the planet -

Singh eyes win in Houston

April 20, 2006

HUMBLE, Texas -- Vijay Singh is winless in 17 starts on the PGA TOUR, his longest victory drought in four years. He can snap out of it this week at the event where he ended his last long dry spell, the Shell Houston Open. 'I've got good feelings over

Nelson earns entry into WGHOF

April 20, 2006

Larry Nelson used to think golf was a 'sissy' sport. All that changed, though, when he got to know a soldier named Ken Hummel during one of his two tours of duty in Vietnam. Hummel was the first person Nelson had ever met who had played golf for a

Canadian Tour to hold Tour Championship

April 20, 2006

Oakville, ON (Sports Network) - The Canadian Tour on Wednesday announced the start of a season-ending Tour Championship, which will begin play this year. The Highlands Golf Club at Horseshoe Resort in Barrie, Ontario will play host to this year's

Nelson, Picard join World Golf Hall of Fame

April 20, 2006

Savannah, GA (Sports Network) - Larry Nelson and Henry Picard will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2006, it was announced Wednesday. 'Larry Nelson and Henry Picard are most deserving of this high honor,' said PGA

New Orleans golf courses are slow to recover

April 20, 2006

New Orleans golf courses are slow to recover April 19, 2006By Dave LagardePGATOUR.com Correspondent Editor's note: PGATOUR.com correspondent Dave Lagarde was among the millions forced to evacuate New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina unleashed its fury on

China Open future guaranteed until 2015

April 20, 2006

Car maker Volvo has agreed to extend its sponsorship agreement with the China Golf Association to ensure the China Open is played until at least 2015. The two sides also announced the prize money for next year's tournament will increase by $200 000 to

Ryder Cup is Stenson's motivation

April 20, 2006

Henrik Stenson is being driven by one key goal this year -- to make his debut in Europe's Ryder Cup team. Sweden's emerging superstar has rocketed up the rankings in the past six months and starts the European-sanctioned BMW Asian Open on Thursday as the

Monty enjoying life on the gossip pages

April 20, 2006

Once-fiesty Colin Montgomerie has mellowed and says he no longer gets worked up by the incessant media attention he receives. In fact, the 42-year-old is enjoying being on the people pages as much as the back pages. 'I don't care if there's 150 press or

Nelson, Picard elected to golf hall

April 20, 2006

Larry Nelson, overlooked as a Ryder Cup captain and often forgotten despite his remarkable journey from Vietnam War veteran to three-time major champion, finally got his due Wednesday when he was elected into the World Golf Hall of Fame. 'Of all the

Singh eyes milestone

April 20, 2006

World No.3 Vijay Singh is looking to join an elite group of golfers that includes Stuart Appleby when he tees up in the Houston Open on Thursday (US).Singh is gunning for his third straight victory in the event, and fourth in five years, and success

Washington Victorious at Three-Way Match

April 20, 2006

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Maroochy Shire Council renews sponsorship

April 20, 2006

Maroochy Shire Council on Queensland's Sunshine Coast today renewed their financial commitment to the biggest international sporting event on the Shire's calendar, the Cadbury Schweppes Australian PGA Championship.The new agreement will see Maroochy

Monty confident he'll cut out the mistakes in Asia

April 20, 2006

Golf Thu 20 Apr 2006 Colin Montgomerie gets in the swing of things during yesterday's pro-am event in Shanghai. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images Monty confident he'll cut out the mistakes in Asia MARVIN COLLINS COLIN Montgomerie is confident that a