Kjeldsen equals course record in Milan
May 4, 2006Soren Kjeldsen of Denmark equaled the course record with a 9-under 63 Thursday to take a a two-stroke lead in the opening round of the Italian Open. Kjeldsen had nine birdies in matching the course record set by Richard Finch of England last year at Castello di Tolcinasco. Ben Barham of England trailed with a 65. Seven players shot 66 and were three strokes off the lead. European Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam had a 70.
Aussie leads in SK Open
May 4, 2006May 4, 2006 AUSTRALIA'S Adam Le Vesconte has taken the first round lead at the SK Telecom Open with a seven-under-par 65. But it was American teenage sensation Michelle Wie who stole the limelight with a battling 70. Vesconte, the reigning Philippine
WOOSNAM'S WARNING TO CUP HOPEFULS
May 4, 2006By Phil Casey, PA Sport, Milan Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen equalled the course record to lead the Italian Open - but Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam grabbed the headlines in Milan. Woosnam could only manage a 70 to Kjeldsen's 63, but it was what he had to say
Woosnam warning for Ryder Cup hopefuls
May 4, 200604/05/2006 - 6:02:04 PM Woosnam warning for Ryder Cup hopefuls Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen equalled the course record to lead the Italian Open - but Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam grabbed the headlines in Milan.Woosnam could only manage a 70 to Kjeldsen's
Kjeldsen equals course record in Italian Open
May 4, 2006Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen equalled the Tolcinasco course record on Thursday to earn an early three-shot lead in the Italian Open. To get the live leaderboard from European Tour events, simply SMS GEURO to 34911. This is a SuperSMS service, and each SMS
- Tiger Woods' Father Dies
May 4, 2006CYPRESS, 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.
- Tiger Woods' Father Earl Dies of Cancer
May 4, 2006Earl Woods introduced his son to golf by swinging a club as the toddler watched from a high chair in their garage. But the training of Tiger Woods went beyond a game. More than a great golfer, Woods wanted a good son. He made sure Tiger's concentration
2006 Mid-American Conference Men's Golf Championship
May 4, 2006May 4, 2006 Indianapolis - The Mid-American Conference Men's Golf teams head to Indianapolis, Indiana for the 2006 MAC Golf Championships at The Brickyard Crossing. Ball State University will host the three-day tournament that will begin competition
KJELDSEN RACES TWO CLEAR IN ITALY
May 4, 2006Italian Open Castello di Tolcinasco G & CC (GB & Ire unless stated) First round S Kjeldsen (Den) -9 B Barham -7 Seven players tied at six-under Soren Kjeldsen fired an opening 63 to equal the course record and claim a two-shot lead in the Italian Open.
Interview with Phil Mickelson
May 4, 2006Strong putting leaves Wie just five off the lead in the men's SK Telecom Open Intrigued by all the positive chatter, Els drops in to see Quail Hollow for himself Golfers at the Woods' early hangouts remember Earl's kind but firm discipline If it rains on
Golfers at the Woods' early hangouts remember Earl's kind but firm discipline
May 4, 2006Strong putting leaves Wie just five off the lead in the men's SK Telecom Open Intrigued by all the positive chatter, Els drops in to see Quail Hollow for himself If it rains on the LPGA event this week, as predicted, Ochoa will welcome it Earl Woods,
Intrigued by all the positive chatter, Els drops in to see Quail Hollow for himself
May 4, 2006Strong putting leaves Wie just five off the lead in the men's SK Telecom Open Golfers at the Woods' early hangouts remember Earl's kind but firm discipline If it rains on the LPGA event this week, as predicted, Ochoa will welcome it Earl Woods,
Callahan: Earl was all talk, then everything he predicted came true
May 4, 2006Earl Woods was the biggest blowhard golf had ever seen until everything he said came true. On an August day in 1996, a few minutes after his 20-year-old son turned pro, Earl was asked the question of the moment: From just seven season-ending tournaments,
Golfers at Old Hangout Remember Tiger and Father
May 4, 2006CYPRESS, Calif. -- Paul Traughber remembers the day a kid named Tiger Woods showed up to play in an 18-and-under golf tournament. The tournament scout had invited the scrawny 14-year-old to participate in the annual event after watching him play on a
It's Time to Step it Up
May 4, 2006The Women's Division I Regional bids are out, as the journey to get to Columbus, Ohio is officially on. The top eight teams and two individuals not on those teams qualifying advance from each site to compete for the National Championship later this
Over 1,000 Enter Women's Open
May 4, 2006For the third consecutive year the number of entries for the U.S Women's Open has surpassed 1,000. This year the USGA accepted 1,097 entries, slightly below last year's record of 1,158 for the Open at Cherry Hills Village, Colo.The first to file an entry
Kjeldsen sets fierce Milan pace
May 4, 2006Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen equals the course record as he sets a blistering pace at the Italian Open in Milan.
COURSE RECORD FOR KJELDSEN
May 4, 2006Kjeldsen - off to a flier. COURSE RECORD FOR KJELDSEN By Phil Casey, PA Sport, Milan 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 Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen
Mickelson honing 'peaking' strategy
May 4, 2006Mickelson honing 'peaking' strategyPosted on 04 May 2006 - 07:56US Masters champion Phil Mickelson is excited about his new-found ability to peak at the biggest events, regardless of his form in the build-up. You can get the live leaderboard from the US
Els the latest to see Quail Hollow for himself
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Singh searching as he defends title
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Earl Woods, Tiger Woods' Long-Ailing Father, Dies After Battling Cancer
May 4, 2006Woods, Tiger Woods' Long-Ailing Father, Dies After Battling Cancer Date: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 By: Monica Lewis, BlackAmericaWeb.com Earl Woods was an example of what every good father should be -- supportive, selfless and determined to see his child
Wie Shoots Under Par Against Men
May 4, 2006INCHEON, South Korea -- Michelle Wie putted well Thursday during a first-round, 2-under-par 70 at the SK Telecom Open, remaining in contention for making her first cut at a men's tournament. The Hawaiian-born teenager was five strokes off the lead in her
Woosnam warns Euro stars
May 4, 2006Ian Woosnam has warned that some of his star players risk missing out on a possible Ryder Cup wildcard if they do not commit more time to playing in Europe. The European captain believes his team to defend the trophy at the K Club in Dublin in September
Woosnam issues Ryder Cup warning
May 4, 2006Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam is urging some star players to compete more in Europe or risk their chances of making the team for September's cup defence. Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter, all members of the 2004 record-winning side, are
Cork wins by two in thriller
May 4, 2006Craig Cork won the 2006 Cadbury Schweppes QLD Club Pro Championship in a thrilling finish in superb conditions on the Nudgee North Course layout. The final round saw the scoring improve throughout the field with the Golf Operations Manager from The Villa
Congested leaderboard in South Australia
May 4, 2006David Lutterus, David Diaz and Chris Gray head a congested leaderboard heading into the final round of the Cadbury Schweppes South Australian PGA Championship currently underway at Tanunda Pines Golf Club in the Barossa.The trio sits on 207 (-9) after 54
Murless leads Royal Swazi Open
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Tiger Woods' father passes away
May 4, 2006NDTV CorrespondentThursday, May 4, 2006 (Los Angeles):Earl Woods, father of top golfer Tiger Woods and the architect and driving force behind the world number one's career, died on Wednesday at the age of 74. He had been suffering from prostate cancer
Europeans in U.S. said risking Ryder Cup chances
May 4, 2006Captain Ian Woosnam has warned European players who chase the dollar that they are risking their chances of winning a Ryder Cup wild card. Places for Europe's 12-man team come via the top five on a world points table and the top five in the European
Tiger Woods' dad Earl dead at 74
May 4, 2006Without ever having hit a shot in a tournament, Earl Woods became one of the most influential figures in the history of professional golf. He raised and trained Tiger Woods, the champion and world-famous figure who always referred to his father as his
Woosnam issues a Ryder Cup warning
May 4, 2006Woosnam issues a Ryder Cup warning Woosnam will favor golfers who play more in for wild cards.MILAN, Italy -- Captain Ian Woosnam has warned European players who chase the dollar that they are risking their chances of winning a Ryder Cup wild
Day to play Beaufilis in QLD Amateur final
May 4, 2006What's on this week Tournament DetailsDate02 May - 05 May 2006CourseGold Coast Burleigh Golf ClubLocationGold Coast, QLD, AustraliaDefendingAaron PikeTour websiteClick here The Queensland Amateur Championship final will see outstanding golfer Jason Day
A&M Women Find An Unusual Way To Prepare To Win
May 4, 2006By Ryan Mulligan The BattalionMay 2, 2006College Station, TX (CSTV U-WIRE) -- The Texas A&M Women's Golf team grabbed all the attention two weeks ago at the Big 12 Championship -- before a single stroke was taken en route to an 11-stroke victory. While
First For Northwestern As Kim Breaks Record
May 4, 2006By Michael Schlossberg Daily NorthwesternMay 2, 2006Evanston, IL (CSTV U-WIRE) -- In the 14-year history of the Northwestern women's golf program, never once had someone won medalist honors at the Big Ten Championships. However, that all changed Sunday
Round Three Scores - South Australian PGA
May 4, 2006Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate02 May - 05 May 2006CourseTanunda Pines Golf ClubLocationTanunda, SA, AustraliaDefendingTony McFadyeanMoney100,000 ($AUD)Tour websiteClick here T1 -9 Chris Gray WA (70-70-67)T1 -9 David Diaz VIC
Butler Claims Second Straight Women's Golf Title
May 4, 2006May 2, 2006 Freshman Lauren Showers kept medalist honors in her family by beating her sister, junior Lynnsey Showers, in a playoff, while helping lead Butler to its second consecutive Horizon League Women's Golf Championship at the league tournament,
UCLA Secures Top Seed At NCAA West Regional
May 4, 2006By Anand Gandhi Daily BruinMay 3, 2006Los Angeles, CA (CSTV U-WIRE) -- In a sport with so many variables, it is often tough to find any constants. Whether it's the slope on the green, the wind carrying the ball or the length of the grass, the golf
Congested leaderboard at SA PGA
May 4, 2006Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate02 May - 05 May 2006CourseTanunda Pines Golf ClubLocationTanunda, SA, AustraliaDefendingTony McFadyeanMoney100,000 ($AUD)Tour websiteClick here David Lutterus, David Diaz and Chris Gray head a
Dale battles Aussie to win Senior Amateur title
May 4, 2006Denis Dale Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate02 May - 04 May 2006CourseThe Australian Golf ClubLocationSydney, NSW, AustraliaDefendingRodney BarltropTour websiteClick here Final Day Photo Gallery - Australian Senior Amateur 2006The
Rothberg Named Big East Coach of the Year
May 4, 2006May 3, 2006Louisville, Ky. - Louisville women's golf coach Kelly Meyers Rothberg was named 2006 BIG EAST Coach of the Year by a vote of the league's head coaches. Rothberg has been the head coach of the Louisville women's program since its inception
Wie's trying to make her 1st men's tourney cut
May 4, 2006Michelle Wie putted well Thursday during a first-round, 2-under-par 70 at the SK Telecom Open, remaining in contention for making her first cut at a men's tournament.
Contact the BBC golf team
May 4, 2006Send your questions to our team at the British Masters.
Woosnam issues Cup warning
May 4, 2006Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam warns some of his star players to compete more in Europe or risk their chances of selection.
Tiger's dad loses battle with cancer
May 4, 2006Earl Woods, who started his son Tiger on the path to golfing pre-eminence at a tender age and mentored him through his early career, died on Wednesday at the age of 74. Earl Woods had been battling prostate cancer since 1998. 'I'm very saddened to share
Prammanasudh set to defend at Franklin American Championship
May 4, 2006Prammanasudh set to defend at Franklin American Championship By Ticker Story May 3, 2006 FRANKLIN, Tennessee (Ticker) - If Stacy Prammanasudh is going to pick up her second career LPGA Tour victory this season, the Franklin American Mortgage
Tiger Woods' father Earl Woods dies of cancer
May 4, 2006Tiger Woods' father Earl Woods dies of cancer By Ticker Story May 3, 2006 CYPRESS, California (Ticker) - Earl Woods, the father of golf superstar Tiger Woods, died at his home Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 74. Earl Woods was
Tiger Woods' father Earl dies of cancer
May 4, 2006Tiger Woods' father Earl dies of cancer By Ticker Story May 3, 2006 CYPRESS, California (Ticker) - Earl Woods, the father of golf superstar Tiger Woods, died at his home Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. He was 74. Earl Woods was diagnosed with
Players and officials share grief
May 4, 2006Players and officials share grief Tiger gets a hug from his fatherLOS ANGELES -- PGA Tour players and officials shared in Tiger Woods's grief on Wednesday as he mourned his father Earl, who died at the age of 74 earlier in the day.A lifelong mentor,
Wie raises hopes of making the cut
May 4, 2006Wie raises hopes of making the cut Wie shot four birdies in her round of two-under-par 70.INCHEON, South Korea -- Michelle Wie's bid to become the first woman to make the cut in a major men's tour event since 1945 got off to a solid start in Incheon.She
Title holder Singh seeks accuracy
May 4, 2006Title holder Singh seeks accuracy Singh's famed accuracy off the tee has deserted him this season.ATLANTA, Georgia -- Desperate to end a nine-month victory drought, holder Vijay Singh has targeted an improvement in his driving accuracy at this week's
Mickelson is focusing on U.S. Open
May 4, 2006Mickelson is focusing on Open - May 4, 2006 (typeof(CNN_returnUserName) "undefined") else Center: Business Business ler Talk Services --------- E-mail Mobile Desktop Alerts RSS News Ticker AvantGo Make About Us How To
Gadget giving golfers a distance in instant
May 4, 2006May 4, 2006 Steve Haggerty thought he would be the last person to embrace the apparatus, which looks like a combination between a cell phone and an iPod. The SkyCaddie changed his mind. 'I'm not a big technology guy,' said Haggerty, the head professional
Calling all amateurs to Richardson Memorial today
May 4, 2006May 4, 2006 The 58th William D. Richardson Memorial Invitational, one of the area's top amateur tournaments, tees off this morning at Seawane Club with a strong field. Among the participants are last year's Long Island Amateur champion, John Keller of
Tiger loses 'best friend'
May 4, 2006May 4, 2006 Without ever having hit a shot in a tournament, Earl Woods became one of the most influential figures in the history of professional golf. He raised and trained Tiger Woods, the champion and world-famous figure who always referred to his
Plenty of encouragement, but never overbearing
May 4, 2006May 4, 2006 When he approached his son after the final hole at Augusta in 1997, he received the kind of hug that we as parents hope to get from our children once they become adults. It's the heart-squashing, take-your-breath-away squeeze that tells us we
Tiger Woods' father Earl Woods dies at 74
May 4, 2006Tiger Woods' father Earl Woods dies at 74 Earl and Tiger Woods Associated Press 5/3/2006 5:18:44 PM 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
Interactive training aid from BIGGA
May 4, 2006Interactive training aid from BIGGA BIGGA's latest initiative, made possible by the Association's industry-supported Golden and Silver Key Education and Development Fund, is an interactive Training and Development Manual which will go a long way to
Update 13: Tiger Woods' Father Earl Dies of Cancer
May 4, 2006Earl Woods introduced his son to golf by swinging a club as the toddler watched from a high chair in their garage. But the training of Tiger Woods went beyond a game. More than a great golfer, Woods wanted a good son. He made sure Tiger's concentration
Italian Open leaderboard
May 4, 2006All the latest from the Italian Open at Castello di Tolcinasco.
Wie on target to make men's cut
May 4, 2006Michelle Wie's aim to make the cut in a men's tour event gets off to a solid start at the Telecom Open.
Tiger Woods' father, Earl Woods, dies of cancer
May 4, 2006Earl 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
Tiger Woods's father Earl dies
May 4, 2006WASHINGTON, May 3 (Xinhua) -- Tiger Woods' father, Earl Woods, has died at 74, the golfer said on Wednesday on his Web site. '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
McDaniel: The Earl Woods I knew
May 4, 2006The courage of Earl Woods He was a teacher, philosopher, warrior and loyal friend Pete McDaniel GolfDigest.com (May 3) -- Earl Woods once told me, as I complimented him on the sterling rehab of his Windermere, Fla., digs, that he had everything he ever
Callahan: Lessons he taught us
May 4, 2006Earl Woods, photographed Nov. 17, 2003, in Windemere, Fla.Photo: Ben Van Hook EARL WOODS Tiger's dad gives us all some lessons to remember By Tom Callahan Golf Digest June 2006 Earl Woods was the biggest blow-hard golf had ever seen until everything he
Round Two Scores - SA PGA Championship
May 4, 2006Adam Bland Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate02 May - 05 May 2006CourseTanunda Pines Golf ClubLocationTanunda, SA, AustraliaDefendingTony McFadyeanMoney100,000 ($AUD)Tour websiteClick here 1 -8 David Lutterus SA (69-67)T2 -7 Adam
Round Two Scores - Australian Men's Senior Amateur
May 4, 2006Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate02 May - 04 May 2006CourseThe Australian Golf ClubLocationSydney, NSW, AustraliaDefendingRodney BarltropTour websiteClick here T1 +7 Alex Cleave WA (75-76)T1 +7 Bill Bell NZ (76-75)T1 +7 Denis Dale
Day, Beaufils take early lead at QLD Amateur
May 4, 2006Jason Day What's on this week Tournament DetailsDate02 May - 05 May 2006CourseGold Coast Burleigh Golf ClubLocationGold Coast, QLD, AustraliaDefendingAaron PikeTour websiteClick here The semi-finals of the 2006 Queensland Amateur Championship have
Tiger's dad, Earl Wood dies
May 4, 2006Earl 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 Wednesday morning at his home. He was 74. 'My dad was my best friend and
Tiger: 'He was my best friend and greatest role model. I will miss him deeply'
May 4, 2006'He was an amazing dad, coach, mentor, husband and friend' 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 yesterday at his
The Green Beret who made the Tiger king of the fairways
May 4, 2006The Green Beret who made the Tiger king of the fairways Earl Woods' mission was to raise a good person, but he got a great golfer as well. By James Corrigan Published: 04 May 2006 Earl Woods' death was being mourned in the world of golf last night as not
Clark happy to cope with recognition
May 4, 2006Clark happy to cope with recognition Posted on 04 May 2006 - 05:16South African Tim Clark accepts his days of moving into tournament contention by stealth are probably numbered. You can get the live leaderboard from the US PGA Tour events by sending an
Golfer Tiger Woods's father Earl dies at 74
May 4, 2006Golfer 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 dies after cancer fight
May 4, 2006Earl Woods, who became the role model, architect and driving force behind Tiger Woods's career, has died at home. He was 74. 'My dad was my best friend and greatest role model and I will miss him deeply,' Tiger Woods said on his website. 'I'm overwhelmed
New Venue in Houston
May 4, 2006After moving from the TPC at The Woodlands four years ago, the Shell Houston Open moves again this year to its permanent digs, the Tournament Course at Redstone Golf Club. The course is in the same complex as the Peter Jacobsen/Jim Hardy layout that
Back in the Swing
May 4, 2006New Orleans has had a tough last eight months since Hurricane Katrina struck in late August. Not only was most of the city rendered unlivable, but the TPC of Louisiana, site of the 2005 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, was devastated by flood waters. A
Aussie Ace Appleby
May 4, 2006Here are the key reasons why Stuart Appleby won by six strokes over Bob Estes at the Shell Houston Open, contested April 20-23 at The Tournament Course at Redstone Golf Club (7,422 yards, par 72) in Humble, Texas: This was a very dominant win for
It's Time to Win
May 4, 2006In just four short years, the Wachovia Championship has become one of the premiere events on the PGA Tour, and another very good field will be on hand this week. The main reason that the players love this event is because of its home -- Quail Hollow
Twin Comebacks
May 4, 2006This year's Zurich Classic ended up being a perfect blending of two comebacks -- first for New Orleans, which was celebrating its first national sporting event shown live on television across the country since Hurricane Katrina, and second for champion
New Mexico State Takes Home WAC Wells Fargo Men's Golf Crown
May 4, 2006New Mexico State Takes Home WAC Wells Fargo Men's Golf Crown Wednesday, May 03, 2006 BOISE, Idaho - New Mexico State earned its first WAC championship by winning the men's golf title on Wednesday afternoon. The Aggies shot a three-day total of 861 (+9)
Slumping Singh Still Searching for Win
May 4, 2006Vijay 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
Earl's Legacy is His Son
May 4, 2006The critics tried for years to find evidence that Earl Woods was mad, another crackpot father living vicariously through his child, one he'd surely bring to ruin with his overbearing ways.From the start he'd given the skeptics plenty of red meat to chew
Father, son shared bond
May 4, 2006Earl Woods was no stage father. The last time he watched Tiger Woods play in a tournament was at the end of his son's worst year on the PGA TOUR, in December 2004 at the Target World Challenge. He stayed out of the way, riding in a cart that was parked
A strong bond between father and son
May 4, 2006A strong bond between father and son By DOUG FERGUSON Tiger Woods, right, hugs his father, Earl, after winning the Target World Challenge in 2004. (CPimages/ AP /Mark J. Terrill) (AP) - Earl Woods was no stage father. The last time he watched Tiger
Tiger Woods' Father Dies Of Cancer
May 4, 2006Tiger Woods' Father Dies Of Cancer Skip directly to the . By DOUG FERGUSON The Associated Press Published: May 4, 2006 More from this channel: This feature requires the Macromedia Flash Plugin. Please visit to download this plugin. Search for more