Earl Woods' friends, family gather at memorial

May 5, 2006

Friends and relatives came to the Tiger Woods Learning Center on Friday to privately remember Earl Woods, the golf star's father who died this week after a long battle with prostate cancer. Earl Woods was best known for the impact he had on his son, who began hitting balls at age 3 after watching as his father practice his swing in the family's garage. He died Wednesday at his Cypress home. He was 74. Mourners arrived at the memorial and reception after the burial at a cemetery in Cypress.

Simpson has share of Champions Tour lead

May 5, 2006

Scott Simpson got off to a fast start in his bid for his first Champions Tour victory, shooting a 5-under 67 for a share of the lead with Tom McKnight, Keith Fergus and Mark McNulty in the Regions Charity Classic on Friday. The tournament, formerly the Bruno's Memorial Classic, is being held for the first time at Ross Bridge, the 7,409-yard Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail course that is one of the longest layouts ever on the Champions Tour.

Van Pelt takes lead after tying course record

May 5, 2006

Bo Van Pelt broke the 36-hole record in the Wachovia Championship and tied the Quail Hollow course mark with an 8-under 64 on Friday. He had a 10-under 134 total for a three-shot lead over former U.S. Open champ Jim Furyk, with Davis Love III another stroke back. Play was suspended for about 90 minutes during the afternoon due to thundershowers, then called off for good about 30 minutes after it resumed when more bad weather moved through.

Golf: South Africans Sabbatini, Immelman among four sharing PGA lead

May 5, 2006

CHARLOTTE, United States : South Africans Rory Sabbatini and Trevor Immelman joined Americans Jim Furyk and Bill Haas atop the leaderboard here after the first round of the PGA Wachovia Championship. All four men fired a four-under par 68 to share the

Lodge injury costs Kings dear in cup

May 5, 2006

Golf Fri 5 May 2006 Lodge injury costs Kings dear in cup SANDY SUTHERLAND THE painful accident that befell Edinburgh Kings' basketball player Garreth Lodge was a wretched piece of luck and a severe blow for his team, almost certainly costing them a

Day wins second Queensland Amateur title

May 5, 2006

Jason Day What's on this week Tournament DetailsDate02 May - 05 May 2006CourseGold Coast Burleigh Golf ClubLocationGold Coast, QLD, AustraliaDefendingAaron PikeTour websiteClick here Jason Day (Hills) has defeated Ray Beaufils (Surfers Paradise) 6 & 5

Final Scores - South Australian PGA Championship

May 5, 2006

Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate02 May - 05 May 2006CourseTanunda Pines Golf ClubLocationTanunda, SA, AustraliaDefendingTony McFadyeanMoney100,000 ($AUD)Tour websiteClick here 1 -9 David Diaz VIC (68-69-70-72)2 -8 Dean Alaban WA

Founder's Dinner to commemorate history of PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship

May 5, 2006

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- In November of 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 Championship to open with ceremony, Career Fair

May 5, 2006

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- An opening ceremony will mark the official start of the 20th PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship, May 4, at 5 p.m. EST, at the PGA Historical Center lawn in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The ceremony will feature an outdoor

New home for Regions

May 5, 2006

"After 14 years at Greystone Golf & Country Club, the Regions Charity Classic moves down the road in Hoover to The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Ross Bridge. The course wraps around a 258-room Renaissance Hotel and is patterned after the great hotels

Payne to replace Johnson as Augusta National chairman

May 5, 2006

ATLANTA -- Billy Payne, who ran the Atlanta Olympics a decade ago, is replacing Hootie Johnson as chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters. The 75-year-old Johnson had served in the role since 1998, most prominently turning back

Johnson Steps Down as Masters Chairman

May 5, 2006

Hootie Johnson, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, announced Friday that he is stepping down from his position at the end of the Club season on May 21.Johnson will assume the title of Chairman Emeritus. He will be

Michelle Wie makes men's cut in South Korea

May 5, 2006

Seoul, South Korea (Sports Network) - In her eighth attempt, Michelle Wie made the cut at a professional men's event on Friday when she shot a three-under 69 in the second round of the SK Telecom Open. Wie stands at five-under-par 139 midway through

Hootie Johnson stepping down at Augusta National

May 5, 2006

Augusta, GA (Sports Network) - Hootie Johnson announced Friday that he will be stepping down as chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament. Johnson, 75, said his eight-year term as chairman will come to an end on May 21, when he

Hootie to hand over keys to Augusta

May 5, 2006

ATLANTA Billy Payne, who ran the Atlanta Olympics a decade ago, is replacing Hootie Johnson as chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters. The 75-year-old Johnson had served in the role since 1998, notably leading the fight against

Wie makes the weekend cut

May 5, 2006

INCHEON, South Korea - Michelle Wie made her first cut in a professional men's golf tournament Friday after shooting a three-under-par 69 in the Asian Tour's SK Telecom Open. Wie finished at five-under 139 after two rounds and was tied for 17th at the

US PGA Wachovia Championship Leaderboard

May 5, 2006

US PGA Wachovia Championship Leaderboard CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, (AFP) - Leaderboard of the $6 million US PGA Wachovia Championship (USA unless noted): First Round: 68 - Jim Furyk, Bill Haas, Trevor Immelman (RSA), Rory Sabbatini (RSA) 69 - Billy

Woosnam issues warning to American-based Ryder Cup stars

May 5, 2006

IAN WOOSNAM yesterday issued a timely warning to Pdraig Harrington and other European golfers competing in the US that their selection for the Ryder Cup team could be in jeopardy. Woosnam singled out Harrington along with Lee Westwood, Darren Clarke

Wie Makes First Cut Against Men

May 5, 2006

INCHEON, South Korea -- In her eighth attempt, Michelle Wie made the cut at a professional men's event on Friday when she shot a three-under 69 in the second round of the SK Telecom Open. Wie stands at 5-under-par 139 midway through this Asian Tour

When's Tiger Back? Bad Question

May 5, 2006

Since the passing of Tiger Woods' father Earl on Wednesday, more than a few have asked when we might see Tiger again on the PGA TOUR. Some are members of the media and some are just golf fans. To me, it doesn't matter. And furthermore I don't think the

Wie makes first men's cut

May 5, 2006

Wie makes first men's cut Michelle Wie watches her tee shot on the 16th hole. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) INCHEON, South Korea (AP) - Michelle Wie made her first cut in a professional men's golf tournament Friday after shooting a 3-under-par 69 in the Asian

Wie makes cut at men's event

May 5, 2006

May 5, 2006 MICHELLE Wie became the first woman to make the cut in a major men's tour event since 1945 by carding a three-under 69 in the second round of the SK Telecom Open today, putting her at five under for the event. The 16-year-old American had

Wie makes history in Seoul

May 5, 2006

Wie makes history in Seoul Seoul - Michelle Wie, 16, became the first woman to make the cut in a major men's tour event since 1945 when she fired a three-under-par 69 on Friday in the second round of the Asian Tour's SK Telecom Open to put at her at

Woosnam just off Rocha's early lead in Italy

May 5, 2006

Woosnam just off Rocha's early lead in Italy By Norman Dabell Milan - Europe's Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam fired a six-under-par 66 at Tolcinasco on Friday to move within two strokes of the early Italian Open lead. Brazilian tour rookie Alexandre

Wie makes the cut

May 5, 2006

INCHEON, South Korea (AP) - Michelle Wie made her first cut in a professional men's golf tournament Friday after shooting a 3-under-par 69 in the Asian Tour's SK Telecom Open. Wie finished at 5-under 139 after two rounds and was tied for 17th at the Sky

Wie makes first men's tournament cut at SK Telecom Open

May 5, 2006

INCHEON, South Korea -- Michelle Wie made her first cut in a professional men's tournament Friday after shooting a 3-under-par 69 in the Asian Tour's SK Telecom Open. Wie finished at 5-under 139 after two rounds and was tied for 17th at the Sky 72 Golf

Ogilvie charged with DWI

May 5, 2006

Professional golfer Joe Ogilvie was charged with driving while impaired after a traffic stop before this week's Wachovia Championship. Police spokesman Keith Bridges said Ogilvie was stopped for speeding early Wednesday morning, and the officer smelled alcohol. Ogilvie failed a field sobriety test and was taken into custody before posting bond. He shot a 1-over 73 Friday in the second round to match his score from a day earlier.

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May 5, 2006

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Drysdale sets the pace in Milan

May 5, 2006

Scotland's David Drysdale blazes his way to an eight-under-par 64 to take a two-shot lead in the Italian Open.

Wie makes cut on Asian Tour

May 5, 2006

Michelle Wie's eighth attempt to make a cut in a professional men's tournament ultimately proved to be enough. The teen protege followed up Thursday's 70 with a 3-under 69 on Friday to head into the weekend in a tie for 17th.

Billy Payne taking over at Augusta National

May 5, 2006

Billy Payne, who ran the Atlanta Olympics a decade ago, is replacing Hootie Johnson as chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters. The 75-year-old Johnson had served in the role since 1998, notably leading the fight against demands that women be allowed to join the club. Johnson also ordered two major overhauls of the course, adding hundreds of yards in length and toughening holes in an effort to cope with improved equipment and longer-hitting players.

Johnson to quit as Masters chief

May 5, 2006

The controversial Hootie Johnson is stepping down as chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, home of The Masters.

Diaz claims SA PGA

May 5, 2006

David Diaz has continued his dominance of the Von Nida Tour, claiming his second title of the year on Friday at the South Australian PGA Championship. The win propels the Victorian to the top of the Von Nida Tour Order of Merit standings.Chris Gray and

Day One Completed

May 5, 2006

May 4, 2006 MAC Stats Complete Release in PDF FormatDownload Free Acrobat Reader MAC Players Stats Complete Release in PDF FormatDownload Free Acrobat Reader Indianapolis- After 36 holes Kent State still maintains its lead at the end of day one of the

Round One Completed

May 5, 2006

May 4, 2006 MAC Stats Complete Release in PDF FormatDownload Free Acrobat Reader MAC Player Stats Complete Release in PDF FormatDownload Free Acrobat Reader Indianapolis- Eastern Michigan's Bryan Haase and Northern Illinois' Jared Steger are tied for

Four share Wachovia lead

May 5, 2006

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - It was the kind of day Tiger Woods would have enjoyed. A round of golf on a traditional, tree-lined course that firmed up as the day went on, with conditions similar to a major championship. Four players, including former U.S. Open

Sirak: Earl, you did real good

May 5, 2006

'I never treated Tiger like a kid,' said Earl Woods. 'I treated Tiger as an equal.'Photo: Dom Furore You did good, Earl In the end, the proud father of golf's greatest prodigy was right By Ron Sirak GolfDigest.com (May 3) -- If a biography were written

Readers respond

May 5, 2006

Reader response: Earl Woods Fans saddened by loss GolfDigest.com Editor's note: GolfDigest.com received e-mails from readers around the world following the death of Earl Woods. You've sent your condolences, sympathy and prayers to his son, Tiger, and

Birdie blitz revives Immelman

May 5, 2006

May 5, 2006 SOUTH Africa's Trevor Immelman produced a blistering finish to grab a share of the first-round lead at the Wachovia Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina today (AEST). The 26-year-old birdied six of his last nine holes for a

Webb cards muddy 67

May 5, 2006

May 5, 2006 KARRIE Webb is in the form to roll out great scores whatever the conditions, and damp and muddy fairways could not stop her in the first round of the Tour event in Nashville, Tennessee, today (AEST). Europe: Waugh to quit US Webb, who has

Waugh to quit US

May 5, 2006

May 5, 2006 SEASONED Australian golfer Shani Waugh is preparing to quit the US LPGA Tour. Waugh finished joint third in the Tenerife Open on the Ladies' European Tour last Sunday, and today showed her form on the LPGA Tour with an opening two-under-par

Wie's putter keeps her on pace for weekend play in Korea

May 5, 2006

Playing in a country that regards her as one of its own, Michelle Wie is in position to make the cut in a men's tournament for the first time. Wie showed a good touch on the greens yesterday in shooting a two-under 70 that left her five strokes off the

Aussie rules on the tour

May 5, 2006

CHARLOTTE, N. C.Aaron Baddeley thinks it's the sports training institutes. Adam Scott thinks it's the junior programs. Stuart Appleby thinks it's a little of both.Whatever theory you ascribe to, what can't be disputed is that there's never been a better

Georgia's Kirk Finalist For Hogan Award

May 5, 2006

May 3, 2006 ATHENS, Ga. ---- Georgia's Chris Kirk has been chosen as one of the three finalists for the 2006 Ben Hogan Award. The Hogan Award is given annually to the nation's top golfer, with all collegiate and amateur competitions over the past year

PNG Open website a big hit

May 5, 2006

Today marked the day of the first time a Qld Sunshine Tour event has had live scoring available on the internet. Daltron, the company responsible for the innovation, has used similar templates to those commonly seen in such tournaments as the US Masters

Tight at the top of the PNG Open Leaderboard

May 5, 2006

Tight at the top of the PNG Open LeaderboardPapua New Guinean born Patrick Giles has come back to the field on Day 2 of the British American Tobacco PNG Open. After a blistering round of 64 on Thursday, Giles carded another sub par round today shooting a

Diaz wins South Australian PGA title

May 5, 2006

David Diaz continued his dominance of this season's Von Nida Tour when he claimed his second title of the year when he won the South Australian PGA Championship at the Barossa. Diaz shot an even par 72 and it was enough for a one-stroke win over Western

PGA needs at least to suspend doltish Daly

May 5, 2006

PGA needs at least to suspend doltish Daly Published May 5, 2006 John Daly has just ruined any chance he has of winning an ongoing lawsuit against a writer in Jacksonville he accuses of defamation of character. After reading Daly's latest

Stanford, Bader share one-shot lead

May 5, 2006

Stanford, Bader share one-shot leadPosted on 05 May 2006 - 01:55Angela Stanford and Beth Bader each shot 7-under 65 and shared a one-stroke lead over Grace Park after the first round of the Franklin American Mortgage Championship in Franklin, Tennessee,

Wie out to hunt among men

May 5, 2006

Wie out to hunt among menPosted on 05 May 2006 - 10:39American 16-year-old Michelle Wie became the first woman to make the cut in a major men's tour event in 61 years on Friday after firing a three-under 69 in the second round of the Asian Tour's SK

CANONICA IMPRESSES ON HOME TURF

May 5, 2006

By Phil Casey, PA Sport, Milan Emanuele Canonica delighted the home fans with a spectacular start to the second round of the Italian Open in Milan today. Starting from the 10th, Canonica, who recorded an opening 69, holed his second shot to the 11th from

Course record earns Kjeldsen lead

May 5, 2006

Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen equalled the Tolcinasco course record on Thursday with a faultless nine-under-par 63 to take a two-shot lead in the first round of the Italian Open. To get the live leaderboard from European Tour events, simply SMS GEURO to

Wie makes cut - and history

May 5, 2006

Michelle Wie has become the first woman to make the cut in a major men's tour event since 1945, after shooting a three-under-par 69 in the second round of the Asian Tour's SK Telecom Open. The 16-year-old American carded four birdies and one bogey on

Kjeldsen equals course record at Italian Open

May 5, 2006

SCOREBOARD: 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.

Thoughts of Woods dominate round one at Wachovia Championship

May 5, 2006

Four players, including former U.S. Open champ Jim Furyk and rookie Bill Haas, shared the lead after the first round Thursday of the Wachovia Championship, all finishing with 4-under 68s. Woods wasn't there, having already decided to skip the tournament

Wie on course to make first men's tournament cut in SK Telecom Open

May 5, 2006

Wie finished at 5-under 139 after two rounds and was tied for 17th with play almost completed at the Sky 72 Golf Club course. The top 60 to 70 golfers were expected to make the cut. The Hawiian-born teenager would become the second woman to make the cut

Europeans risking Cup chances - Ian

May 5, 2006

Europeans risking Cup chances - IanPosted on 04 May 2006 - 15:28Captain 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

Woosnam backs Broadhurst Cup bid

May 5, 2006

Woosnam backs Broadhurst Cup bidPosted on 04 May 2006 - 21:09Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam believes unheralded Paul Broadhurst could force his way into the European team to face the United States in September. Woosnam, who shot a 70 to Broadhurst's 74 in

EARLY EAGLE FOR CANONICA

May 5, 2006

Kjeldsen - late starter today. EARLY EAGLE FOR CANONICA By Phil Casey, PA Sport, Milan Click here for live leaderboard! Click here for all the latest golf scores Click here for European Tour calendar Click here for US Tour calendar Click here for more

Joyful Wie makes first men's cut

May 5, 2006

Michelle Wie makes her first cut at a men's event after carding 69 at the SK Telecom Open.

Live: Italian Open

May 5, 2006

The European Tour heads to the Italian Open at Castello di Tolcinasco.

Stanford, Bader on top

May 5, 2006

Stanford, Bader share LPGA lead from May. 1-7 , Franklin, TN May 5, 2006 Last update 9:28:59 PM Stanford, Bader share LPGA lead by TERESA M. WALKER, Associated Press AP Photo Grace Park shot a 66 on Thursday to trail the leaders by one stroke. (AP

Four lead at PGA Wachovia

May 5, 2006

Jim Furyk, Rory Sabbatini, Trevor Immelman and local favorite Bill Haas all posted four-under-par 68s to share the opening-round lead of the Wachovia Championship at Quail Hollow Club. Chris DiMarco reacts to a missed putt. (Nell Redmond/Associated

Immelman leads after birdie blitz

May 5, 2006

South African Trevor Immelman has produced a blistering finish in the opening round of the Wachovia Championship in North Carolina to take a share of the lead at four-under.He birdied six holes on the back nine to finish the day with a 68 after making an

Tiger Woods Mourns His Father's Death

May 5, 2006

Earl Woods, champion Tiger Woods father, died at the age of 74 on Wednesday morning. He was struggling with prostate cancer since 1998. Last week, Tiger announced that he was going to leave golf for a while and spend more time with his dying father.

World's first broadband TV golf channel

May 5, 2006

GolfBug.tv, the world's first broadband TV golf channel, was officially launched at the London Golf Show last weekend.GolfBug.tv offers golf enthusiasts at all levels all over the globe the chance to watch an informative and entertaining daily schedule

Golf TV now world's first 'retail broadcaster'

May 5, 2006

JJB Sports' purchase of Golf TV gives the world its first "retail broadcaster" according to the new company's chief executive Andrew Malcher.The 36-year-old founder and CEO of Golf TV remains as the head of the group following the deal (completed on

PGA Tour players, officials pay tribute to Earl Woods

May 5, 2006

PGA Tour players, officials pay tribute to Earl Woods LOS ANGELES: PGA Tour players and officials shared in Tiger Woods' grief on Wednesday as he mourned his father Earl, who died at the age of 74 earlier in the day. A lifelong mentor, adviser and friend

Stanford, Bader share one-shot lead over Park in Tennessee

May 5, 2006

FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- Angela Stanford and Beth Bader each shot 7-under 65 to share a one-stroke lead over Grace Park after the first round of the Franklin American Mortgage Championship on Thursday. Stanford tied her career-low round and could have had

Already eyeing Winged Foot, Mickelson headlines Wachovia

May 5, 2006

Already eyeing Winged Foot, Mickelson headlines Wachovia By Ticker Story May 4, 2006 CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Ticker) - The United States Open is still six weeks away, but it already is clearly on the minds of the world's top players. And nobody is

Haas, Immelman share early lead at Wachovia Championship

May 5, 2006

Haas, Immelman share early lead at Wachovia Championship By Ticker Story May 4, 2006 By Andrew Both SportsTicker Golf Writer CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Ticker) - Bill Haas birdied his final three holes to tie Trevor Immelman for the clubhouse lead

Weibring shoots for old result on new course at Regions Charity

May 5, 2006

Weibring shoots for old result on new course at Regions Charity By Ticker Story May 4, 2006 BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Ticker) - For the first time in 14 years. the Champions Tour is taking the Regions Charity Classic to a new course. Despite the change in

Rave reviews for Cobra launch

May 5, 2006

Cobra's unique demo blitz campaign, to mark the launch of the much talked about Speed Series Drivers and Fairway metals, has been an overwhelming success. In just 5 weeks, the nine Cobra demo reps travelled the length and breadth of the country

Sharp blades cut water as well as grass

May 5, 2006

"Greenkeepers and groundsmen should not overlook the importance of regular grinding in helping to cut water usage on the golf course and sports pitch," says Stephen Bernhard, managing director of grinding specialist Bernhard and Company. "Water is an

Round One Scores - Virginia Beach Open

May 5, 2006

Andrew Buckle Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate04 May - 07 May 2006CourseTPC of Virginia BeachLocationVirginia Beach, VA, USADefendingTroy MattesonMoney450,000 ($USD)Tour websiteClick here T1 -6 Andrew Pratt (66)T1 -6 Gabriel

Round One Scores - Franklin Amercian Mortgage

May 5, 2006

Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate04 May - 07 May 2006CourseVanderbilt Legends ClubLocationFranklin, TN, USADefendingStacy PrammanasudhMoney1,100,000 ($USD)Tour websiteClick here T1 -7 Angela Stanford (65)T1 -7 Beth Bader (65)3 -6

Round One Scores - Wachovia Championship

May 5, 2006

Trevor Immelman Tour ScheduleWhat's on this week Tournament DetailsDate04 May - 07 May 2006CourseQuail Hollow Golf ClubLocationCharlotte, NC, USADefendingVijay SinghMoney6,000,000 ($USD)Tour websiteClick here T1 -4 Bill Haas (68)T1 -4 Jim Furyk (68)T1

Day leads QLD Amateur Final

May 5, 2006

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

Craig Parry opens Kooindah Waters in NSW

May 5, 2006

What's on this week Leading PGA professional golfer Craig Parry led a field of sports identities in a celebrity golf tournament to officially open the 18 hole wetlands golf course at Kooindah Waters Residential Golf Resort.Located 80 minutes from

Dane leads Italian Open

May 5, 2006

Dane leads Italian Open MILAN, Italy (AP) - Soren Kjeldsen of Denmark equalled the course record with a 9-under 63 Thursday to take a two-stroke lead in the opening round of the Italian Open. Kjeldsen had nine birdies in matching the course record set

Four on top at Wachovia Championship

May 5, 2006

Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - Jim Furyk, Rory Sabbatini, Trevor Immelman and local favorite Bill Haas all posted four-under-par 68s on Thursday to share the opening-round lead of the Wachovia Championship at Quail Hollow Club. Davis Love III, Lucas

Three lead in Virginia Beach

May 5, 2006

Virginia Beach, VA (Sports Network) - Gabriel Hjertstedt, Andrew Pratt and John Merrick each posted rounds of six-under-par 66 on Thursday to share the first-round lead of the Virginia Beach Open. Scott Petersen, Travis Perkins, Andrew Buckle and Steve

Stanford and Bader share lead in Tennessee

May 5, 2006

Franklin, TN (Sports Network) - Angela Stanford and Beth Bader each fired rounds of seven-under-par 65 on Thursday to share the first-round lead of the Franklin American Mortgage Championship. Grace Park posted a six-under-par 66 at the Iron Horse

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May 5, 2006

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May 5, 2006

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BARHAM TAKES INSPIRATION FROM VETERAN BROADHURST

May 5, 2006

By Phil Casey, PA Sport, Milan England's Benn Barham hopes to follow in the footsteps of Paul Broadhurst in the Italian Open in Milan this week. Broadhurst successfully defended his Portuguese Open title earlier this season to put himself in contention

ROSE: I KNOW HOW TOUGH IT IS FOR TIGER

May 5, 2006

By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent Justin Rose spared a thought for Tiger Woods after a promising start to the Wachovia Championship in Charlotte. The world number one lost his 74-year-old father Earl this week after a long battle with cancer.

Kjeldsen tied course record in Milan

May 5, 2006

MILAN, Italy (Ticker) - Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen is targeting a long-awaited victory after equaling the course record in the first round of the Italian Open on Thursday. Kjeldsen carded nine birdies in a flawless 63 to match the mark set by England's

Stanford, Bader share lead in Franklin

May 5, 2006

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) - Angela Stanford and Beth Bader each shot 7-under 65 Thursday and shared a one-stroke lead over Grace Park after the first round of the Franklin American Mortgage Championship. Stanford tied her career-low round and could have had

South Africans Sabbatini, Immelman among four sharing PGA lead

May 5, 2006

South Africans Rory Sabbatini and Trevor Immelman joined Americans Jim Furyk and Bill Haas atop the leaderboard here after the first round of the PGA Wachovia Championship. South Africans Rory Sabbatini and Trevor Immelman joined Americans Jim Furyk and

Furyk shares lead at Wachovia Championship

May 5, 2006

Jim Furyk, rookie Bill Haas and two others shared the lead after the first round Thursday of the Wachovia Championship, all finishing with 4-under 68s. For the first time in three years, Tiger Woods wasn't at this tournament. He had decided to skip the tournament even before his father, Earl, died of cancer on Wednesday. South Africans Trevor Immelman and Rory Sabbatini also finished with 68s, while Masters champion Phil Mickelson, defending champ Vijay Singh and Ernie Els all had 71s.

Furyk in four-way Wachovia lead

May 5, 2006

Jim Furyk fires a four-under-par 68 to tie for the lead with three others in the opening round of the Wachovia Championship.

Stanford and Bader tie for lead

May 5, 2006

Angela Stanford and Beth Bader share a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Franklin Championship.

European initiative for golf and the environment

May 5, 2006

European initiative for golf and the environment A new European initiative addressing environmental issues relating to golf - supported by the European Commission - has been announced at The European Tour headquarters at Wentworth.Golf Environment Europe

SABBATINI ON TOP DESPITE LATE BLIP

May 5, 2006

Wachovia Championship Quail Hollow GC (US unless stated) First round T Immelman (SA) -4 R Sabbatini (SA) - 4 B Haas -4 J Furyk -4 Rory Sabbatini bogeyed his last hole but still took a share of the first-round lead after an opening 68 in North Carolina.

ROSE BLOSSOMS LATE IN ROUND

May 5, 2006

Rose - going well in North Carolina ROSE BLOSSOMS LATE IN ROUND By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent 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 A

WESTWOOD FAILS MAKE MOVE

May 5, 2006

By Mark Garrod, PA Sport Golf Correspondent Lee Westwood was unable to give the answer he wanted to Ian Woosnam's Ryder Cup warning today. Europe's captain said in Italy that Westwood and Padraig Harrington needed to 'start making a move really' in the

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Tiger Woods' father Earl dies, but leaves a legacy

May 5, 2006

Tiger Woods said his father Earl was his 'best friend and greatest role model'.Photo: Getty Images TIGER Woods owes his name and his game to a father who pushed him to reach higher than any golfer of any colour had before. Earl Dennison Woods, 74, died

Record 63 sets Dane apart

May 5, 2006

May 5, 2006 DENMARK'S Soren Kjeldsen has equalled the Tolcinasco course record with a faultless nine-under-par 63 to take a two-shot, first-round Italian Open lead. Kjeldesen, who began with four straight birdies, leads from Britain's Benn Barham. 'I've

Aussies start solidly in US PGA event

May 5, 2006

In-form Stuart Appleby had no complaints about his score after a solid even-par 72 in the opening round at the US PGA Tour's Wachovia Championship.'It's playing like a major, not a low scoring course at all,' said the Victorian, who trailed leaders

Kjeldsen leads Italian Open by two shots

May 5, 2006

Milan, Italy (Sports Network) - Soren Kjeldsen of Denmark fired a nine-under- par 63 on Thursday to match the course record and take the lead after one round of the Italian Open. Kjeldsen's bogey-free 63 equaled the Tolcinasco Golf and Country Club

Woosnam backs Broadhurst Ryder Cup bid

May 5, 2006

Ryder Cup captain Ian Woosnam believes unheralded Paul Broadhurst could force his way into the European team to face the United States in September. Woosnam, who shot a 70 to Broadhurst's 74 in the first round of the Italian Open on Thursday, said that

Kjeldsen's Course Record Earns Lead

May 5, 2006

MILAN, Italy -- Soren Kjeldsen of Denmark fired a 9-under-par 63 on Thursday to match the course record and take the lead after one round of the Italian Open. Kjeldsen's bogey-free 63 equaled the Tolcinasco Golf and Country Club course record set by

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May 5, 2006

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Woosnam issues warning

May 5, 2006

Ian Woosnam, the Ryder Cup captain, has warned contenders for team berths against the United States in September that his two wild cards would probably go to players competing in Europe. During yesterday's first round of the Italian Open at Castello di

Rose at one with grieving Woods

May 5, 2006

Justin Rose freely admits that his form suffered after his father's death but doubts that Tiger Woods will have the same problem. Rose was only 22 when he lost his father Ken in 2002 but he thinks 30-year-old Woods, whose father Earl died on Wednesday,

Four players share the Wachovia lead as Quail Hollow plays like a major venue

May 5, 2006

In the News On a rare rain-free day at the Franklin American LPGA, Stanford and Bader lead Woosnam warns players to get moving if they want to get on his Ryder Cup team Kjeldsen of Sweden fashions a record-tying 63 to lead the Italian Open in Milan

Stanford, Bader share 1-stroke lead

May 5, 2006

Stanford, Bader share 1-stroke leadPosted on 05 May 2006 - 01:55Angela Stanford and Beth Bader each shot 7-under 65 and shared a one-stroke lead over Grace Park after the first round of the Franklin American Mortgage Championship on Thursday. Stanford