Tiger Woods' father dies aged 74

May 3, 2006

Earl Woods, who started his son Tiger on the path toward golfing pre-eminence at a tender age then mentored him through his early career, died on Wednesday at the age of 74. 'I'm very saddened to share the news of my father's passing at home early this

Tiger Woods's father Earl dies at 74

May 3, 2006

LOS ANGELES: Earl Woods, who started his son Tiger on the path toward golfing pre-eminence at a tender age then mentored him through his early career, died today at the age of 74. Earl Woods had been battling prostate cancer since 1998. 'I'm very

Golf: Tiger Woods's father Earl dies at 74

May 3, 2006

Golf: Tiger Woods's father Earl dies at 74 04.05.06 8.20am By Mark Lamport-Stokes Earl Woods, who started his son Tiger on the path toward golfing pre-eminence at a tender age then mentored him through his early career, died this morning at the age of

Earl Woods, father of Tiger Woods, dies in Cypress, California

May 3, 2006

By DOUG FERGUSONAP Golf Writer Earl Woods, who was more determined to raise a good son than a great golfer and became the architect and driving force behind Tiger Woods' phenomenal career, died Wednesday morning at his home in Cypress, Calif. He was

Golf legend Tiger Woods' father dies of cancer

May 3, 2006

Golf legend Tiger Woods' father dies of cancer First posted 05:38am (Mla time) May 04, 2006 Agence France-Presse Subscribe to Breaking News alerts, send ON EXTRA BREAKING to 2207 for Globe, or send EXTRA BREAKING to 386 for Smart. LOS ANGELES -- Earl

Tiger Woods' Dad Earl Dies

May 3, 2006

Tiger Woods' Dad Earl DiesPOSTED: 11:56 am PDT May 3, 2006UPDATED: 12:21 pm PDT May 3, 2006CYPRESS, Calif. -- Earl Woods, who was more determined to raise a good son than a great golfer and became the role model, architect and driving force behind Tiger

Tiger Woods' Father Passes Away at 74

May 3, 2006

Tiger Woods' Father Passes Away at 74 Click here to watch videoCypress, CA (Sports Network) - Earl Woods, father of world No. 1 golfer Tiger Woods, passed away early Wednesday at his home. He was 74. 'I'm very saddened to share the news of my father's

MARQUETTE'S GROGAN EARNS BIG EAST MEN'S GOLF COACH OF THE YEAR; LOUISVILLE'S ROTHBERG TAKES WOMEN'S HONOR

May 3, 2006

May 3, 2006Providence, R.I. - Marquette's Tim Grogan and Louisville's Kelly Meyers Rothberg have been selected as the BIG EAST Men's and Women's Golf Coach of the Year, respectively, by a vote of the league's head coaches. Grogan, in his 14th season as

Tiger Woods' father dies after long illness

May 3, 2006

Earl Woods was a Green Beret, outspoken, and occasionally controversial. But to Tiger Woods, he was simply 'Pops.' Earl, along with his wife Tida, guided their son on the path to become perhaps the greatest player of all time. His role earned him a

Inspirational father of golf legend Tiger Woods dies of cancer

May 3, 2006

Earl Woods, who inspired and moulded his son Eldrick into the golfing legend known as Tiger Woods, died at the age of 74 after a long fight with cancer, Tiger Woods announced on his website. Earl Woods died in the Cypress, California, home where he and

Update 1: Earl Woods, Father of Tiger Woods, Dies

May 3, 2006

Update 1: Earl Woods, Father of Tiger Woods, Dies By DOUG FERGUSON , 05.03.2006, 03:06 PM Tiger Woods' father has died. Earl Woods, who was more determined to raise a good son than a great golfer and became the role model, architect and driving force

Update 2: Earl Woods, Father of Tiger Woods, Dies

May 3, 2006

Update 2: Earl Woods, Father of Tiger Woods, Dies By DOUG FERGUSON , 05.03.2006, 03:07 PM Tiger Woods' father has died. Earl Woods, who was more determined to raise a good son than a great golfer and became the role model, architect and driving force

Update 3: Earl Woods, Father of Tiger Woods, Dies

May 3, 2006

Update 3: Earl Woods, Father of Tiger Woods, Dies By DOUG FERGUSON , 05.03.2006, 03:18 PM Tiger Woods' father has died. Earl Woods, who was more determined to raise a good son than a great golfer and became the role model, architect and driving force

Tiger Woods's father dies of cancer

May 3, 2006

Tiger Woods's father dies of cancer Los Angeles - Earl Woods, the father of US golf legend Tiger Woods and the mastermind behind his son's stellar career, died on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer, Tiger Woods announced. Earl Woods, 74, died in

Golf: Inspirational father of golf legend Tiger Woods dies of cancer

May 3, 2006

LOS ANGELES : Earl Woods, who inspired and moulded his son Eldrick into the golfing legend known as Tiger Woods, died at the age of 74 after a long fight with cancer, Tiger Woods announced on his website. Earl Woods died in the Cypress, California, home

Tributes flow for Earl

May 3, 2006

Tributes have flowed for Earl Woods, father of golf supreme Tiger Woods, who died from cancer on Wednesday at his home in Cypress, California, aged 74.The champion golfer posted a message on his web site.He said: 'I'm very saddened to share the news of

Tiger Woods' father Earl dies

May 3, 2006

This was just posted on golfer Tiger Woods' web site: By Tiger Woods I'm very saddened to share the news of my father's passing at home early this morning. My dad was my best friend and greatest role model, and I will miss him deeply. I'm overwhelmed

Tiger Woods' father, Earl, passes away

May 3, 2006

On Wednesday, Tiger Woods lost his "best friend and greatest role model." Woods' father Earl, long credited as the driving force behind Tiger's meteoric rise to the top of the golfing world, passed away at the age of 74.

Singh looking to defend title at Wachovia

May 3, 2006

Vijay Singh took an exaggerated pause at the top of his swing, the iron set in a good position, then completed the shot and watched it soar against blue skies Wednesday at Quail Hollow. The club still feels like a wand in the hand of a wizard. His swing is smooth and powerful as ever. The only thing missing is a trophy. Singh is the defending champion when the Wachovia Championship starts Thursday, a place that brings back happy thoughts.

Prammanasudh happy to be back at Legends Club

May 3, 2006

Stacy Prammanasudh still is getting used to the belly putter she switched to during the offseason. Returning this week to the site of her lone U.S. LPGA Tour victory might help that transition. "It's kind of like coming home again," the defending champion said of the Vanderbilt Legends Club, site of the Franklin American Mortgage Championship starting on Thursday. "I've always played well here in the past, and I've been here before. I'm sure I'll be a little bit nervous.

Woods pays tribute to late father

May 3, 2006

Tiger Woods mourns the death of his father, Earl, who has died of cancer.

Tiger Woods's father, Earl, dies at 74

May 3, 2006

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Earl Woods, who started his son, Tiger Woods, on the path toward golf dominance at a young age and mentored him through his early career, has died, the golfer said on Wednesday on his Web site. Earl Woods was 74.'I'm very

Tiger Woods' Father Dies

May 3, 2006

CYPRESS, Calif. // Tiger Woods says his father Earl has died. Earl Woods was a retired Army sergeant who was credited by his son for developing a mental tenacity that led to Tiger Woods' ascension to number one in the golf world.

Earl Woods, Father of Tiger Woods, Dies

May 3, 2006

Earl Woods, who was more determined to raise a good son than a great golfer and became the architect and driving force behind Tiger Woods' phenomenal career, died Wednesday morning at his home in Cypress, Calif. He was 74. 'My dad was my best friend and

Earl Woods, Tiger Woods' Father, Dies

May 3, 2006

Earl Woods, Tiger Woods' Father, Dies by UPI Wire May 3, 2006 CYPRESS, Calif. - May 3, 2006 (UPI) -- Earl Woods, the father of golf champion Tiger Woods, has died of prostate cancer at his home in Cypress, Calif., at age 74. Woods announced his father's

Earl Woods, father of Tiger Woods, dies at age 74 after long battle with cancer

May 3, 2006

In the News PGA Golf Club marks 10th Anniversary at PGA Village with facility improvement plan Defending Italian Open champ Webster soaks up tips and a pep talk from Ballesteros In typical fashion, Daly holds nothing back in his new book describing his

Tiger Woods mourns dad

May 3, 2006

CYPRESS, Calif. (AP) -- Earl Woods, who was more determined to raise a good son than a great golfer and became the architect and driving force behind Tiger Woods' phenomenal career, died Wednesday morning at his home in Cypress, Calif. He was 74. 'My dad

Tiger Woods' father Earl dies at 74

May 3, 2006

Earl Woods died Wednesday morning at his home at the age of 74. Tiger Woods, right, hugs his father, Earl, after winning the Target World Challenge, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (AP Photo / Mark J. Terrill) Tiger Woods' father Earl

Earl Woods, 1932-2006

May 3, 2006

Woods, -00 - Newsday.com Earl Woods, 2-200 1 2 3 6 9 1 of Earl Woods, father of golfer Tiger Woods, died on May 3 at his home in Cypress, Calif., after battling cancer. He was . (AP/The Kansas City Star, Julie Jacobson)

Tiger Woods' father dies in California

May 3, 2006

Earl Woods, who was more determined to raise a good son than a great golfer and became the role model, architect and driving force behind Tiger Woods' phenomenal career, died this morning at his home in Cypress, Calif. He was 74. 'My dad was my best

Tiger Woods' Father Dies At 74

May 3, 2006

'And that's why you saw the bear hug being so big on 18. Because it meant so much for me to have him there. Because it was like borrowed time. He wasn't supposed to be there.' (CBS/AP) Earl Woods, who was more determined to raise a good son than a great

Wie to play against men again Thursday

May 3, 2006

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Teenager Michelle Wie will take another shot at proving she can cut it in men's golf Thursday when she tees off in the SK Telecom Open. Wie was tight-lipped on her prospects of making the cut in South Korea, her eighth attempt

Woods' father passes away at 74

May 3, 2006

Cypress, CA (Sports Network) - Earl Woods, father of world No. 1 golfer Tiger Woods, passed away early Wednesday at his home. He was 74. 'I'm very saddened to share the news of my father's passing at home early this morning,' said Tiger Woods on his

Wie out to prove a point

May 3, 2006

Teenager Michelle Wie will take another shot at proving she can cut it in men's golf Thursday when she tees off in the SK Telecom Open. To get the live leaderboard from European Tour events, simply SMS GEURO to 34911. This is a SuperSMS service, and each

Donald to head British challenge

May 3, 2006

Luke Donald leads a strong British line-up in this week's Wachovia Championship in North Carolina.

Popular Wachovia Championship attracts top field

May 3, 2006

Jim Furyk Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate04 May - 07 May 2006CourseQuail Hollow Golf ClubLocationCharlotte, NC, USADefendingVijay SinghMoney6,000,000 ($USD)Tour websiteClick here It's taken very little time for the Wachovia

Wie aims for cut at SK Telecom Open

May 3, 2006

Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate04 May - 07 May 2006CourseSky 72 Golf ClubLocationSeoul, South KoreaDefendingKJ ChoiMoney600,000 ($USD)Tour websiteClick here Michelle Wie, the hottest thing in women's golf, headlines this week's

Day through to QLD Amateur semi-final

May 3, 2006

Jason Day What's on this week Tournament DetailsDate02 May - 05 May 2006CourseGold Coast Burleigh Golf ClubLocationGold Coast, QLD, AustraliaDefendingAaron PikeTour websiteClick here Day two of the Queensland Amateur Championship commenced this morning

Happy wins for Birthday duo

May 3, 2006

GOLF LIVE ON SKY SPORTS ITALIA OPEN Thu May 4 SS1 10.30 Fri May 5 SS1 10.30 Sat May 6 SS2 12.00 Sun May 7 SSX 12.00 WACHOVIA CHAMPIONSHIP Thu May 4 SS2 21.00 Fri May 5 SSX 21.00 Sat May 6 SS3 20.00 Sun May 7 SS3 20.00 Niclas Fasth and Chris Couch

Four in a row for Hargan at Duddingston

May 3, 2006

Golf Wed 3 May 2006 Four in a row for Hargan at Duddingston MARTIN DEMPSTER MORTONHALL'S Claire Hargan has won the Midlothian Women's County Championship for the fourth time in a row. But the No.3 seed had to go to the 19th before she beat clubmate

Officials vow to hammer golf slouches

May 3, 2006

Golf Wed 3 May 2006 Officials vow to hammer golf slouches MARTIN DEMPSTER OFFICIALS have handed out a slow play warning to players ahead of the forthcoming Edinburgh Evening News-sponsored Lothians Championship. In an unusual step, a letter has been

Notes: Nationwide Tour alums finding success on TOUR in 2006

May 3, 2006

Notes: Nationwide Tour alums finding success on TOUR in 2006 May 2, 2006 " Chris Couch's victory last week was the ninth by a former Nationwide Tour player on the PGA TOUR this season and the third in a row following wins by Aaron Baddeley and Stuart

Notes: Haas continues to thrive in Texas

May 3, 2006

Notes: Haas continues to thrive in Texas May 2, 2006 "With his victory last week at the FedEx Kinkos Classic, Jay Haas has recorded five of his 13 career wins on the PGA TOUR/Champions Tour in the state of Texas. "More on Haas: He has won four of his

Haas family thrilled to compete at Wachovia Championship

May 3, 2006

Haas family thrilled to compete at Wachovia Championship May 2, 2006By Helen RossPGATOUR.com Chief of Correspondents CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A dream come true? Not exactly. Actually, Jay Haas admits even he 'couldn't have dreamt of doing' what he's doing

20th PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship Field

May 3, 2006

20th PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship Field if 0) 0) PGA 20th PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship May 5-7, 2006PGA Golf ClubSouth CoursePort St. Lucie, Fla. In the 20th National Minority Collegiate Golf Championship

20th PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship features extended field

May 3, 2006

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- Twenty-years ago, following the Jackson State University Tournament in 1986, Coach Eddie Payton of Jackson (Miss.) State University joined with Dr. Joe Dr. Saunders; the late Dr. Herschel Cochrane, former president of the

93 graduates form the latest PGA PGM class at the PGA Education Center

May 3, 2006

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2006 U.S. Boys and Girls Junior Ryder Cup Team Standings through May 2

May 3, 2006

Girls Junior Team Standings if 0) 0) PGA In the 2006 U.S. Boys and Girls Junior Team Standings The 2006 U.S. Junior Team will be announced Aug. 13, after the Westfield Junior Championship. 05.02.2006 06:15 pm (EST) The 2006 U.S.

Reigning PGA Senior CPC champ San Filippo to make his third trip to Oak Tree

May 3, 2006

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NBC Sports to debut HD coverage at the 67th Senior PGA Championship

May 3, 2006

NBC Sports will present for the first time ever six hours of live high-definition coverage of the 67th Senior PGA Championship from Oak Tree Golf Club in Edmond, Okla., on Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28, 2006, from 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. EDT each day. if

Play Golf America Day to kick off Senior PGA Championship Week activities

May 3, 2006

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Golf Channel kicks off PGA Free Lesson Month on Golf Academy Live

May 3, 2006

Peter Krause, the 2005 PGA Teacher of the Year, leads a group of renowned PGA Professionals this month, as The Golf Channel celebrates the ninth consecutive PGA Free Lesson Month on Golf Academy Live. if ((!document.images &&

Defending champion Reid reflects on fate at Senior PGA Championship Media Day

May 3, 2006

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Founders' Dinner to mark the 20-year history of the PGA Minority college event

May 3, 2006

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- In November 1986, following the Jackson State University Tournament, Coach Eddie Payton of Jackson (Miss.) State University joined with Dr. Joe D. Saunders; the late Dr. Herschel Cochran, former president of the National

20th PGA Minority Collegiate Golf event to open with a career fair

May 3, 2006

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- An opening ceremony will mark the official start of the 20th PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship, Thursday, May 4, 2006, at 5 p.m. EDT, at the PGA Historical Center in Port St. Lucie, Fla. if ((!document.images &&

More Than 7,100 PGA Professionals team for a record PGA Free Lesson Month

May 3, 2006

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- PGA Professionals teamed once again to break participation records throughout the month of May for Play Golf America's PGA Free Lesson Month. if ((!document.images && navigator.userAgent.indexOf('Mozilla/2.') >= 0) ||

'Par Time' card the key weapon in St Andrews Links Trust bid to inject some pace into the modern game

May 3, 2006

THE St Andrews Links Trust has a seminar on 'Pace of Play' which made its debut outside Scotland in Ireland two years ago. Organised by the Irish Region of the Club Managers Association of Europe, the material for the seminar was put together by Niall

Killenard plays host to star-studded event

May 3, 2006

ONE of the feature events on the 2006 PGA calendar in Ireland is The Heritage Challenge, a high profile corporate and celebrity Pro-Am which will take place in Killenard on Friday and Saturday June 23rd and 24th. Eamonn Darcy, Christy O'Connor Jnr and

O'Connell back in winners' circle as amateur

May 3, 2006

FORMER Walker Cup star and Tour professional Eoghan O'Connell is back on the amateur circuit. Now 38, the Cork-born golfer who made his name with Killarney Golf Club is currently based in Florida. He had a sparkling amateur career before turning

Winging it Michelle has US Open target

May 3, 2006

MICHELLE WIE will attempt to become the first woman to play in the 2006 US Open at Winged Foot in New York by entering a local qualifier in Hawaii on May 15. If successful in Honolulu, she will advance to a sectional qualifier in New Jersey, where she

Daly's gambling costs him $60m

May 3, 2006

JOHN DALY became a folk hero to many golfers when he qualified for the 1991 US PGA Championship, after eight other people pulled out, and went on to win it. That 'zero-to-hero' victory propelled the hard-living former University of Arkansas golfer to a

Diaz leads morning field at SA PGA

May 3, 2006

Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate02 May - 04 May 2006CourseThe Australian Golf ClubLocationSydney, NSW, AustraliaDefendingRodney BarltropTour websiteClick here Day one of the 2006 Cadbury Schweppes South Australian PGA Championship

Victorian pair dominates South Australian PGA

May 3, 2006

Luke Hickmott Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate02 May - 05 May 2006CourseTanunda Pines Golf ClubLocationTanunda, SA, AustraliaDefendingTony McFadyeanMoney100,000 ($AUD)Tour websiteClick here Round one of the Cadbury Schweppes South

Top Britons target Wachovia win

May 3, 2006

David Howell heads a strong British line-up in this week's Wachovia Championship in North Carolina.

Webster given Ballesteros boost

May 3, 2006

Britain's Steve Webster is buoyed by praise from Seve Ballesteros ahead of his Italian Open title defence.

Lutterus leading in South Australia

May 3, 2006

Players have completed the second round of the Cadbury Schweppes South Australian PGA Championship and the host states boasts players in the top two positions.South Australian David Lutterus was last year granted an invitation to the South Australian PGA

Secunda to host a Disabled Golf Open

May 3, 2006

Secunda to host a Disabled Golf OpenPosted on 03 May 2006 - 12:32The Gary Player-designed, links-style golf course at the Graceland Country Club in Secunda will host the Nedbank South African Disabled Golf Open from May 8-11. The tournament presented

Will it be eighth time lucky for Wie?

May 3, 2006

Will it be eighth time lucky for Wie? Seoul - American teenage golf sensation Michelle Wie was gearing up for the challenge of making her first-ever cut in a men's golf tournament at the $600 000 (about R3,6-million) SK Telecom Open which tees off on

Cavalier Women's Golfers Receive East Regional Bid

May 3, 2006

Cavalier Women's Golfers Receive East Regional Bid UVa Makes Second Straight Postseason Appearance Coach Jan Mann's team is the No. 7 seed at the NCAA East Regional May 1, 2006Charlottesville, VA - The 20th-ranked Virginia women's golf team will play

Seminole Women's Golf Team To Play In NCAA East Regional Championship

May 3, 2006

Seminole Women's Golf Team To Play In NCAA East Regional Championship Larsson leads Seminoles into NCAA Regional for third time in four years. Carolne Larsson and the Seminoles will play in the NCAA East Regional. May 1, 2006TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The

Women's Golf Earns Fourth Seed at NCAA East Regionals

May 3, 2006

Women's Golf Earns Fourth Seed at NCAA East Regionals Host Deacons look to advance to Columbus Women's golf is the 4th seed in the tournament. May 1, 2006 Winston-Salem, N.C. - The women's golf team earned the fourth seed for the 2006 NCAA Women's

Mandy Goins and Nannette Hill Named to All-ACC Women's Golf Team

May 3, 2006

Mandy Goins and Nannette Hill Named to All-ACC Women's Golf Team Junior and freshman honored for the first time Nannette Hill May 1, 2006

Unconquered Spear Lighting Tonight To Honor Women's Golf Team

May 3, 2006

Unconquered Spear Lighting Tonight To Honor Women's Golf Team Seminoles will play in 2006 NCAA Women's Golf Championship. The Unconquered spear will be lit to honor the FSU women's golf team tonight at 8 p.m. May 2, 2006TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - In

Women's Open goes to Edmonton in 2007

May 3, 2006

The 2007 CN Canadian Women's Open will be played at the Mayfair Golf & Country Club in Edmonton, the Royal Canadian Golf Association announced yesterday. The LPGA Tour event will be held Aug. 13 to 19. The 84-year-old course, designed by Stanley

Ridiculed caddy awarded $34,000

May 3, 2006

Shoreham, N.Y. -- The former owner of a Long Island golf club was ordered to pay $34,000 (U.S.) to a caddy for publicly ridiculing him after he lost two matches to a woman. The compensation was ordered yesterday by the Equal Employment Opportunity

Wie to play U.S. Open qualifier

May 3, 2006

Michelle Wie has entered a qualifying tournament for the men's U.S. Open, where she again will attempt to become the first woman to play in the golf championship. Wie, 16, will play in a local qualifier in Oahu, Hawaii, on May 15, said David Shefter, a

Woods commits to Dubai

May 3, 2006

World No.1 Tiger Woods has committed to playing in three out of the next four Dubai Desert Classics.The American will return to defend his title next February and has promised to contest the tournament two more times in the three years following.'Having

Allenby backs out

May 3, 2006

Australian Robert Allenby has been forced to pull out of Wachovia Championship on the US Tour this week due to a back injury.Allenby, who has been plagued with injuries to his hand and back for the past few months, including feeling back pain in the US

Wie signs up for US Open

May 3, 2006

Teenager Michelle Wie has joined the 8,583 other hopefuls for the 2006 US Open at Winged Foot in Mamaroneck, New York.The American will enter a local qualifier in Hawaii on May 15 for the second major of the year.If she is successful, she will advance to

Stellar Wachovia Championship field features 10 of the top 11 players in the world

May 3, 2006

In typical fashion, Daly holds nothing back in his new book describing his wild life Woods is skipping Wachovia this week but will return to Dubai again in 2007 Haas family provides its own threesome at the Wachovia Championship this week Augusta native

GARCIA NEEDS TO STAY THE COURSE

May 3, 2006

Garcia - has been finishing poorly. GARCIA NEEDS TO STAY THE COURSE By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent Click here for Dave Tindall's in-depth betting preview Click here for all the latest golf scores Click here for European Tour calendar Click

Mayfair to host 2007 Cdn. Women's Open

May 3, 2006

Oakville, Ontario The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) officially announced that the prestigious Mayfair Golf & Country Club in Edmonton, Alberta has been selected as host venue for the 2007 CN Canadian Women's Open. The event will be held August

Golf in the midnight sun

May 3, 2006

If you're looking for a golfing holiday with a difference, then pack your bags and head to Finland, where expert design and perfect natural surroundings combine to offer just the sort of challenge you will relish.Summertime in Finland means fantastic

Couch clinches first PGA Tour title with win at Zurich

May 3, 2006

NEW ORLEANS -- On the verge of a collapse, Chris Couch tried to stay positive as he stood over a 55-foot chip for par on the 18th hole that he had to get up-and-down simply to get into a playoff at the Zurich Classic. 'I was thinking this would be a

Weekly 18: What if the PGA Tour held a draft?

May 3, 2006

OK, we'll admit it: We've got the fever. Draft fever. We caught every pick from Mario Williams down to Mr. Irrelevant, Kevin McMahan (only during commercials of golf telecasts, of course), even gazed longingly at all the mock draft previews that littered

Other than U.S., which country is producing the best golfers?

May 3, 2006

There is no denying that the world's best golf -- both men's and women's -- is currently being played on the major professional U.S.-based tours. It's also tough to debate that the nation isn't producing the world's top golfers, at least when compared to

Sirak: Spoiling golf's purity

May 3, 2006

Was it my imagination or did the NFL draft last about 3 months? Didn't the hype start about four minutes after Texas beat Southern California for the national college football championship in January? I admit it was fun to watch USC quarterback Matt

Ernie Els keeps an Open mind

May 3, 2006

Ernie Els keeps an Open mindPosted on 03 May 2006 - 05:33Ernie Els believes his first appearance at the Wachovia Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina could provide him with an ideal warm-up for next month's US Open. You can get the live leaderboard

Tilley Takes Title in Cavalier Classic Marathon Playoff

May 3, 2006

Tilley Takes Title in Cavalier Classic Marathon Playoff UVa Orange Team Places Second at Cavalier Classic won the Cavalier Classic in a seven-hole playoff. April 30, 2006 Charlottesville, VA - It took seven extra holes of work, but Virginia senior

Men's Golf Finishes Seventh at Cavalier Classic

May 3, 2006

Men's Golf Finishes Seventh at Cavalier Classic was BC's top golfer finishing 28th. Bob Reed shot 230 to finish 28th. April 30, 2006 Charlottesville, Va. - The men's golf team finished seventh out of 10 teams at the Cavalier Classic, hosted by the

Lewton Ties For First at Cavalier Classic

May 3, 2006

Lewton Ties For First at Cavalier Classic fired an even-par 216 in three rounds. April 30, 2006 Stephen Lewton tied for first at the Cavalier Classic with a three-round total of 216, even-par, as the Wolfpack golfer competed as an individual in the

GARCIA NEEDS TO STAY COURSE

May 3, 2006

By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent Nine of the world's top 10 golfers - all bar Tiger Woods - are in the field for this week's Wachovia Championship at Quail Hollow in North Carolina. For sixth-ranked Sergio Garcia, the event brings back mixed

Tiger Woods to play Dubai Desert Classic

May 3, 2006

DUBAI: Tiger Woods has committed to playing the Dubai Desert Classic three of the next four years. Woods will return to defend his title next year, and play the event two other times in the following three years, tournament officials said on Tuesday.

Seve tips boost Webster's defense

May 3, 2006

Seve tips boost Webster's defense Webster has again turned to boyhood hero Ballesteros for helpLONDON, England -- Briton Steve Webster will begin the defense of his Italian Open title on Thursday boosted by a ringing endorsement from Seve

Tiger Woods Will Return to Dubai in 2007 to Defend His Title

May 3, 2006

DUBAI, 3 May 2006 - World No. 1 Tiger Woods has agreed to defend his Dubai Desert Classic title in 2007.According to the terms of a new contract with tournament promoters Golf in Dubai, Woods will compete in the event at least three times in the next

Daly: Gambling, not Drinking, Could 'Ruin Me'

May 3, 2006

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Typical of how he plays, John Daly holds nothing back in his new book. There are stories of how he lost 60 pounds in college by drinking a fifth of whiskey and smoking three packs of cigarettes a day. One of the longest chapters is

Haas Family Makes It a Threesome at Wachovia

May 3, 2006

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- In 30 years on the PGA Tour, Jay Haas never had a thrill quite like this, even though it was only a Tuesday practice round at the Wachovia Championship. He walked the fairways of Quail Hollow with both sons at his side. Bill Haas is a

Battle for the Big Break Finale

May 3, 2006

With The Big Break V: Hawaii down to its final two shows, the remaining three contestants were well aware of how close they were to reaching the finals."It felt good. It felt real good," said Ashley Prange on her being one show away from the final

PGA Tour Notebook: Making the you-know-what team is a priority for Glover

May 3, 2006

In typical fashion, Daly holds nothing back in his new book describing his wild life Haas family provides its own threesome at the Wachovia Championship this week Augusta native Howell throws away the book on how to succeed at the Masters College stars

Augusta native Howell throws away the book on how to succeed at the Masters

May 3, 2006

In typical fashion, Daly holds nothing back in his new book describing his wild life Haas family provides its own threesome at the Wachovia Championship this week PGA Tour Notebook: Making the you-know-what team is a priority for Glover College stars

Haas family provides its own threesome at the Wachovia Championship this week

May 3, 2006

In typical fashion, Daly holds nothing back in his new book describing his wild life Augusta native Howell throws away the book on how to succeed at the Masters PGA Tour Notebook: Making the you-know-what team is a priority for Glover College stars

Daly's Book Grips-It-And-Rips-It Too

May 3, 2006

The Associated PressCHARLOTTE, N.C.Typical of how he plays, John Daly holds nothing back in his new book. There are stories of how he lost 60 pounds in college by drinking a fifth of whiskey and smoking three packs of cigarettes a day. One of the

In typical fashion, Daly holds nothing back in his new book describing his wild life

May 3, 2006

Haas family provides its own threesome at the Wachovia Championship this week Augusta native Howell throws away the book on how to succeed at the Masters PGA Tour Notebook: Making the you-know-what team is a priority for Glover College stars Every, Kim

Howell to Change Approach to Augusta

May 3, 2006

The Associated PressCHARLOTTE, N.C.Charles Howell III is the latest player to weigh in about the rules at the Masters, although the Augusta native isn't talking about the way the tournament is run. Howell thinks he needs to ditch the unwritten rules

Daly lets it rip in book

May 3, 2006

Daly lets it rip in book By DOUG FERGUSON John Daly smokes a cigarette on the 14th fairway during the second round of the American Express World Golf Championships at Harding Park in San Francisco, in this Oct. 7, 2005 photo. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Wachovia Championship gets a threesome

May 3, 2006

Wachovia Championship gets a threesome By DOUG FERGUSON CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - In 30 years on the PGA Tour, Jay Haas never had a thrill quite like this, even though it was only a Tuesday practice round at the Wachovia Championship. He walked the

Haas a Threesome at Wachovia Championship

May 3, 2006

The Associated PressCHARLOTTE, N.C.In 30 years on the PGA Tour, Jay Haas never had a thrill quite like this, even though it was only a Tuesday practice round at the Wachovia Championship. He walked the fairways of Quail Hollow with both sons at his

This week's Golf Glance

May 3, 2006

PGA TOUR Wachovia ChampionshipSite: Charlotte, N.C.Schedule: Thursday-SundayCourse: Quail Hollow Club (7,452 yards, par 72) Purse: $6 millionWinner's share: $1.08 million Television: USA (Thursday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. ET) and CBS (Saturday-Sunday, 3-6

Lehman itching to return to Loch Lomond

May 3, 2006

US Ryder Cup captain Tom Lehman cannot wait to return to the banks of Loch Lomond in July to launch his bid for a second Scottish Open crown. To get the live leaderboard from European Tour events, simply SMS GEURO to 34911. This is a SuperSMS service,

Champion Woods will return to Dubai

May 3, 2006

World number one Tiger Woods has agreed to defend his Dubai Desert Classic title in 2007. To get the live leaderboard from European Tour events, simply SMS GEURO to 34911. This is a SuperSMS service, and each SMS costs R2. According to the terms of a new

Notes: Howell wants to shake unwritten rules of Augusta

May 3, 2006

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charles Howell III is the latest player to weigh in about the rules at the Masters, although the Augusta native isn't talking about the way the tournament is run. Howell thinks he needs to ditch the unwritten rules about how to play

World Golf Rankings - 1st May 2006

May 3, 2006

What's on this week 1 Tiger Woods USA (17.33)2 Phil Mickelson USA (9.77)3 Retief Goosen SAF (8.39)4 Vijay Singh FIJ (8.33)5 Ernie Els SAF (6.38)6 Sergio Garcia SPN (6.18)7 Jim Furyk USA (5.73)8 David Toms USA (5.20)9 Adam Scott AUS (4.65)10 Luke Donald

Women's Golf Rankings - 1st May 2006

May 3, 2006

What's on this week 1 Annika Sorenstam SWE (17.78)2 Michelle Wie USA (11.35)3 Paula Creamer USA (8.29)4 Lorena Ochoa MEX (7.85)5 Yuri Fudoh JPN (7.57)6 Cristie Kerr USA (7.00)7 Juli Inkster USA (6.41)8 Karrie Webb AUS (6.34)9 Ai Miyazato JPN (6.05)10

Round One Scores - SA PGA Championship

May 3, 2006

Luke Hickmott Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate02 May - 05 May 2006CourseTanunda Pines Golf ClubLocationTanunda, SA, AustraliaDefendingTony McFadyeanMoney100,000 ($AUD)Tour websiteClick here T1 -4 David Diaz VIC (68)T1 -4 Luke

Injured Allenby out of US PGA event

May 3, 2006

A painful back injury has forced Australian golf star Robert Allenby to pull out of this week's US PGA Tour event.Allenby, who hurt his back at last month's Masters, entered the Wachovia Championship starting in Charlotte, North Carolina on Thursday, but

Back injury sidelines Allenby

May 3, 2006

May 3, 2006 A PAINFUL back injury has forced Australian Robert Allenby to pull out of this week's US PGA Tour event. Allenby, who hurt his back at last month's Masters, entered the Wachovia Championship starting in Charlotte, North Carolina tomorrow,

South Australian pair wrestle for day two honours

May 3, 2006

The morning field have completed the second round of the Cadbury Schweppes South Australian PGA Championship and the host states two most promising Professionals lead the way.South Australian David Lutterus was last year granted an invitation to the SA