Teen golfer teeing off for dying mother
April 26, 200613-year-old Dakoda Dowd has received a sponser's exemption to play in this weekend's LPGA event near Orlando. Dakoda will be fulfilling a dream of her mother, Kelly Jo, who was diagnosed with cancer for the second time last May. The Ginn Clubs & Resorts Open begins Thursday.
Augusta rules chairman retires
April 26, 2006AUGUSTA, Ga. --Will Nicholson, who has been in charge of setting up the golf course for the Masters since 1990, retired Wednesday as chairman of the competition and rules committees. Nicholson, an Augusta National member who lives in Denver, has been
- The Year of the Blowout on the PGA Tour
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Sooners Win First Big 12 Crown
April 26, 2006Courtesy of soonersports.comNORMAN, Okla. - The University of Oklahoma men's golf team saved its best performance of the season for its most important tournament thus far, capturing OU's first-ever Big 12 Conference title, and first team title since
Teen Fulfilling a Dream, Raising Awareness
April 26, 2006REUNION, Fla. -- After Kelly Jo Dowd was diagnosed with cancer for the second time in four years last May, she started setting aside days to spend with her 13-year-old daughter, Dakoda. Sometimes they shop. Sometimes they get manicures and pedicures.
Katrina makes Big Easy no ordinary PGA stop
April 26, 2006Katrina makes Big Easy no ordinary PGA stopBy DOUG FERGUSON Associated Press NEW ORLEANS - Scott Verplank walked past a long row of shiny courtesy cars and stepped into an office to register for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a routine he follows
MLB: The latest Rocket update
April 26, 2006Rocket will seriously consider staging his final act in Boston. -- Boston Globe Garret Anderson's condition, known as plantar fascitis, is causing constant pain, which the Angel left fielder described as worse than any nagging injury he's had in his
NFL: Three-way trade brewing?
April 26, 2006trade. Williams will be suspended for at least the entire 2006 season. Williams can't apply for reinstatement until after the entire 2006 season is completed. That means the Dolphins' running back also is not eligible for the playoffs. That doesn't mean
NBA: No more faith in K-Mart
April 26, 2006faith in the power forward as a teammate. -- Denver Post A day after Kenyon Martin decided to sit out the second half of the Nuggets' Game 2 playoff loss to the Clippers on Monday night, he was suspended for "conduct detrimental to the team." An NBA
STUPPLES REFRESHED AND READY
April 26, 2006Stupples - benefitted from break. STUPPLES REFRESHED AND READY 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 Karen Stupples returns refreshed from a week's
SEVE OPEN TO PERSUASION
April 26, 2006By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, San Roque Seve Ballesteros is still hoping to be part of the Open championship's return to Royal Liverpool in July. Ballesteros played his first tournament for two years at the Madrid Open last October but has
Lewton Picked To Palmer Cup
April 26, 2006Lewton Picked To Palmer Cup NC State men's golfer chosen to European team. selected for Palmer Cup April 25, 2006 Stephen Lewton, a senior on the NC State men's golf team, has been selected by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) to play in
UVa Golfers Prepare to Host Cavalier Classic
April 26, 2006UVa Golfers Prepare to Host Cavalier Classic Nine Teams Compete for Final Title of the Regular Season Andrea Signor won the Cavalier Classic in 2004 as a member of the Italian National Team. April 24, 2006Charlottesville, VA - The Virginia men's golf
Build muscular endurance for better swings
April 26, 2006Build muscular endurance for better swings April 25, 2006By Sean M. CochranSpecial to PGATOUR.com We're all well aware that the golf swing is not finished once contact is made. Hardly. Instead, we continue through to the finish position, which, from
Gow wins on Nationwide with Nike Golf
April 26, 2006What's on this week Nike Golf staff member Paul Gow, who hails from Australia, captured his third career victory on The Nationwide Tour at last week's Athens Regional Foundation Classic in Athens, Georgia. This victory, his first on The Nationwide Tour
New Orleans TOUR stop offers sense of normalcy to battered city
April 26, 2006New Orleans TOUR stop offers sense of normalcy to battered city April 25, 2006GolfWeb Wire Services NEW ORLEANS -- Scott Verplank walked past a long row of shiny courtesy cars and stepped into an office to register for the Zurich Classic of New
A plethora of putters to pick from in '06
April 26, 2006A plethora of putters to pick from in '06 April 26, 2006By Chuck StogelGolfWeb Equipment Correspondent Putters are among the most individualistic clubs we have in our bags. There are so many styles, head shapes and visual looks available, and more are
Players to watch: Zurich Classic of New Orleans
April 26, 2006Players to watch: Zurich Classic of New Orleans By Mike VittiPGA TOUR staff English Turn Golf and Country Club is hosting the Zurich Classic of New Orleans this year and should be a familiar track to the players in the field, as English Turn hosted the
ShotLink: Players to watch
April 26, 2006English Turn Golf and Country Club is hosting the Zurich Classic of New Orleans this year and should be a familiar track to the players in the field, as English Turn hosted the New Orleans PGA TOUR stop from 1989 through 2004. What players should recall
Ballesteros not ready to return
April 26, 2006Seve Ballesteros will not play in this week's Spanish Open despite managing to complete a round in the pro-am.
Rested Stupples returns to action
April 26, 2006Karen Stupples will return after a week off to play in the first-ever Ginn Clubs and Resorts Open in Florida.
London Show - 'a golfer's candy store'
April 26, 2006London Show - 'a golfer's candy store' Some of the biggest names in golf, superb golf venues, legendary fashion houses and dozens of smaller companies are together at ExCel this week for the London Golf Show from Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th April.
Women miss golden opportunity
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BROADHURST CHIP BAGS AWARD
April 26, 2006Broadhurst - chipped to 18 inches BROADHURST CHIP BAGS AWARD 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 The chip which set up Paul Broadhurst's victory at
Big hitters like Wie forces Open bosses to
April 26, 2006Big hitters like Wie forces Open bosses to Search Site: Username: Password:
Michelle Wie to tee off against men in Korea
April 26, 2006Michelle Wie to tee off against men in Korea Search Site: Username: Password:
18 Holes With...PGA Professional Dennis McGrail, Director of Golf, English Turn Golf & CC
April 26, 2006In the News At the Zurich Classic in New Orleans this week, the focus goes far beyond golf On the PGA Tour, 2006 is quickly becoming the year of the blowout Montgomerie arrives at the Spanish Open brimming with newfound confidence Having changed the
The Books - and Birdies - of Morgan
April 26, 2006St. Andrews of Boca Raton, Fla., is a private prep school which prepares its graduates for college. A St. Andrews grad may be a Wall Street broker, an attorney with a Philadelphia law firm, an economist for the government.Then there is Morgan Pressel.
British Open still waiting for female entry
April 26, 2006British Open still waiting for female entry By BRIAN CREIGHTON HOYLAKE, England (AP) - British Open officials are still waiting for the first woman to enter this year's tournament at Hoylake. The Royal & Ancient Club revised its rules last year to allow
The year of the blowout on PGA
April 26, 2006The year of the blowout on PGA By DOUG FERGUSON NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Stuart Appleby won the season-opening Mercedes Championships in a playoff by making birdie with a tough bunker shot behind the green to beat Vijay Singh. But that hardly set the tone for
Hurricane Katrina a reminder to PGA Tour players of what matters
April 26, 2006Hurricane Katrina a reminder to players of what matters By DOUG FERGUSON NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Scott Verplank walked past a long row of shiny courtesy cars and stepped into an office to register for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a routine he follows
U.S. natives swing into golf
April 26, 2006U.S. natives swing into golf There are more than 50 tribal-owned courses in 16 states, and 20 more planned to complement casinos BRIAN BAKST Associated Press MORTON, MINN. -- Dacotah Ridge Club sits deep inside Minnesota farm country, far from any
Wie steals the limelight in Korea
April 26, 2006Wie steals the limelight in KoreaPosted on 25 April 2006 - 22:36Michelle Wie, the hottest thing in women's golf, will be the star draw at next week's SK Telecom Open where she will bid to make her first halfway cut against men in eight appearances. At
McElhinney makes professional bow
April 26, 2006British amateur champion Brian McElhinney will play in his first professional event this week.
Teen to test skills vs. pros
April 26, 2006Kelly Jo slowly strokes her hair, comforting her daughter in so many ways. Thursday, 13-year-old Dakoda will become one of the youngest to play an LPGA tournament. She tees off in the Ginn Clubs and Resorts Open, fulfilling a family wish after the breast
Williams is ready to take off
April 26, 2006Williams is ready to take offPosted on 26 April 2006 - 11:20Fearless veteran Chris Williams once chased a pack of wild dogs off the fairways at Hans Merensky. This week the 'Wild Dog' runs boldly with the young bucks at Paarl Golf Club at the SAA Pro-Am
Rivalry spills over to fans
April 26, 2006What's your take? Should golf courses continue to be lengthened, or should the USGA and PGA Tour agree to a limit on ball distance to rein in the techno-power game being played now? Or should they leave it alone? USA TODAY's Tom Spousta and Jerry Potter
Mickelson's hat-trick bid
April 26, 2006Zurich Classic of New Orleans outright: Mickelson 7/2 Goosen 13/2 Appleby 18/1 - Click here for more odds with Sky Bet Coverage of the 2006 Zurich Classic of New Orleans starts on Thursday April 27 at 9pm on Sky Sports 2. Masters champion Phil Mickelson
MONTY: THE THRILL OF COMPETITION
April 26, 2006Open de Espana outright: Jimenez 10/1 Montgomerie 10/1 Bjorn 16/1 - Click here for more odds with Sky Bet Live coverage of the 2006 Open de Espana en Andalucia starts at 11am on Thursday April 27 on Sky Sports 1. After a much improved performance last
Last chance for discount Open tickets
April 26, 2006Last chance for discount Open tickets Only a few days are left to take advantage of discounted season tickets for The Open Championship 2006 'click' the headline to read the story in full GMS adds to its portfolio Golf Marketing Services has added the
Toms relishing New Orleans return
April 26, 2006David Toms wants this week's Zurich Classic of New Orleans to show the world that things are getting back to normal in the hurricane-hit city. Louisiana native Toms, who won the event in 2001, said: 'Obviously this is a special event for me as it's in my
Apples eyes Big Easy
April 26, 2006Australian Stuart Appleby is part of a star-studded field in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, as the beleaguered city host its first international sports event since the Hurricane Katrina disaster last August.Katrina flooded 80 per cent of New Orleans
Toms is keen to boost New Orleans
April 26, 2006Toms is keen to boost New Orleans Toms' Foundation has raised more than $1.5 m for the Relief Fund.NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana -- Despite offering a lucrative purse of $6 million, this week's Zurich Classic of New Orleans is much more than just a golf
New balls from Pinnacle
April 26, 2006New balls from Pinnacle The distance brand unveils the Pinnacle CLR for 'C'learly 'L'ong 'R'esults. 'click' the headline to read the story in full TaylorMade-adidas extends Scottish sponsorship A major new sponsorship deal sees TaylorMade-adidas Golf
GMS adds to its portfolio
April 26, 2006GMS adds to its portfolio Golf Marketing Services has added the Danish footwear brand ECCO to its notable client list. 'click' the headline to read the story in full New balls from Pinnacle The distance brand unveils the Pinnacle CLR for 'C'learly 'L'ong
Locals line up to tee off at Tanunda
April 26, 2006The 2006 Von Nida Tour swings back into action next week with the Cadbury Schweppes South Australian PGA Championship teeing off at a new location in the heart of the Barossa Valley and with a spectacular local line up.This year's event will be staged at
Innisbrook To Host PGA Tour Through 2012
April 26, 2006Innisbrook To Host PGA Tour Through 2012 Skip directly to the full story. Published: Apr 26, 2006 More from this channel: This feature requires the Macromedia Flash Plugin. Please visit http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer to download this
Power play sees Eileen Rose triumph in Lahinch
April 26, 2006KILKENNY'S Eileen Rose Power emerged victorious on Sunday to claim the prestigious Lahinch Scratch Cup. The 36-hole strokes event attracted a top quality field minus the six Irish golfers who had headed for Scotland for the Helen Holm Scottish Open
Monty tipped to reign in Spain
April 26, 2006THIS week's 'Mulligan' Charity bet from the Irish Independent and Boylesports is split between the Andalucia Open and the Zurich Classic in New Orleans. In the Andalucia Open at the San Roque Club in Cadiz, we are backing eight-time winner of the
TOUR AIDS CITY RECOVERY
April 26, 2006By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent Phil Mickelson makes his first appearance since winning the Masters as the US Tour returns to the hurricane-ravaged city of New Orleans this week. Mickelson will be hunting for a third successive victory,
Card of San Roque Club, Sotogrande, Spain, venue for the Andalucia Spanish Open
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MONTY BIDS TO RECLAIM SPANISH TITLE
April 26, 2006By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent, San Roque Colin Montgomerie, his confidence given a much-needed boost with a third place finish in the Asian Open on Sunday, looks to bridge a 12-year gap when he contests the Spanish Open at San Roque this
Day One Scores - Sir Michael Bonallack Trophy
April 26, 2006Gary Wolstenholme What's on this week Tournament DetailsDate26 Apr - 28 Apr 2006CourseAuckland Golf ClubLocationAuckland, NI, New ZealandDefendingAsia/Pacific FourballAntti Ahokus (Finland) & Pedro Oriol (Italy) def. Mark Purser & Josh Geary (New
Falcons Set To Compete At 2006 Mountain West Conference Men's Golf Championship
April 26, 2006Falcons Set To Compete At 2006 Mountain West Conference Men's Golf Championship April 25, 2006 USAF ACADEMY, Colo. - The Air Force golf team brings the 2006 spring season to a close this weekend as it takes part in the seventh-annual Mountain West
Zurich Classic Pre-Tournament Notebook
April 26, 2006At the Zurich Classic in New Orleans this week, the focus goes far beyond golf On the PGA Tour, 2006 is quickly becoming the year of the blowout Montgomerie arrives at the Spanish Open brimming with newfound confidence Having changed the rules, the
On the PGA Tour, 2006 is quickly becoming the year of the blowout
April 26, 2006At the Zurich Classic in New Orleans this week, the focus goes far beyond golf Montgomerie arrives at the Spanish Open brimming with newfound confidence Having changed the rules, the British Open is still waiting for its first female entry Increasingly,
At the Zurich Classic in New Orleans this week, the focus goes far beyond golf
April 26, 2006On the PGA Tour, 2006 is quickly becoming the year of the blowout Montgomerie arrives at the Spanish Open brimming with newfound confidence Having changed the rules, the British Open is still waiting for its first female entry Increasingly, teen
Final Scores - Melbourne Airport Golf Club Pro-Am
April 26, 2006What's on this week Tournament DetailsDate24 Apr 2006CourseMelbourne Airport Golf ClubLocationMelbourne, VIC, Australia2006 WinnerHeath D'AlteraMoney7,000 ($AUD) 1 -8 Heath D'Altera VIC (63)2 -6 Craig Bishop VIC (65)T3 -3 Luke Hickmott VIC (68)T3 -3
High flying D'Altera wins at Melbourne Airport
April 26, 2006What's on this week Tournament DetailsDate24 Apr 2006CourseMelbourne Airport Golf ClubLocationMelbourne, VIC, Australia2006 WinnerHeath D'AlteraMoney7,000 ($AUD) Rookie touring professional Heath D'Altera claimed his maiden professional victory firing a
Sir Michael Bonallack Trophy tees off in Auckland
April 26, 2006Won Joon Lee What's on this week Tournament DetailsDate26 Apr - 28 Apr 2006CourseAuckland Golf ClubLocationAuckland, NI, New ZealandDefendingAsia/Pacific The Anzac spirit will be called on to guide the fortunes of the Asia Pacific golf team against
Mickelson man to beat at Zurich Classic
April 26, 2006Phil Mickelson Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate27 Apr - 30 Apr 2006CourseEnglish Turn Golf and Country ClubLocationNew Orleans, LA, USADefendingTim PetrovicMoney6,000,000 ($USD)Tour websiteClick here The Zurich Classic of New
Kreutz defends Tenerife Ladies Open at Abama
April 26, 2006Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate27 Apr - 30 Apr 2006CourseAbama Golf ResortLocationTenerife, SpainDefendingLudivine KreutzMoney242,000 ()Tour websiteClick here The Ladies European Tour season gets into full swing this week with
BC Captures Mass. State Invitational
April 26, 2006April 25, 2006 Chestnut Hill, Mass. - The Boston College women's golf team won the Mass. State Invitational on Friday, April 21. All five BC golfers placed in the top ten. Katie Napleton was BC's top finisher placing second and shooting 78. Elizabeth
Bires Leading Bearcats At BIG EAST Tournament
April 26, 2006April 24, 2006 Day One Results LAKE JOVITA, Fla.---Junior Sarah Bires is one of three Cincinnati players in the top-15 as the Bearcats completed the opening round of play at their first-ever BIG EAST Championship in fifth place overall. Through 36
Indiana Hosts First Big Ten Championship Since 1996
April 26, 2006April 25, 2006 Big Ten Championships 4/28/06Download Free Acrobat Reader BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The Indiana women's golf team will host the 2006 Big Ten Women's Golf Championships on April 28-30 at the Indiana University Golf Course. This marks the second
Oregon Sits in Last Place at Pac-10 Championships
April 26, 2006By Spencer Crum Oregon Daily EmeraldApril 25, 2006Eugene, OR (CSTV U-WIRE) -- The women's golf team needs to play catch-up the rest of the Pacific-10 Championships. The Ducks find themselves in last place as the team shot 26-over par in the first round
USC Third In Pac-10 Championships First Round
April 26, 2006April 24, 2006 RESULTS Senior Irene Cho and junior Veronica Felibert both fired 1-under 71s to lead the No. 6 USC women's golf team to third place after the first day of the 2006 Pac-10 Women's Golf Championship at Oro Valley C.C., in Tucson, Ariz., on
For PGA players, Katrina is what matters
April 26, 2006NEW ORLEANS -- Scott Verplank walked past a long row of shiny courtesy cars and stepped into an office to register for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a routine he follows just about every time he plays on the PGA Tour. Once inside, however, it didn't
Monty targets second Spanish win
April 26, 2006Colin Montgomerie goes into this week's Spanish Open with his confidence high after a third place at the Asian Open.