 AP Photo / Palm Beach Post, Richard Graulich
Annika Sorenstam waits to give an interview after finishing Friday's second round of the LPGA ADT Championship at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla.
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Sorenstam's storied LPGA career ends with missed cut
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., 2:32 p.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
Standing in the center of a sun-drenched 18th green, as waves of cheers rippled from a packed gallery, Annika Sorenstam hugged caddie Terry McNamara and took the flag from his hand.
She held it high, like a conquering hero, then slammed it into the hole.
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CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., 3:28 p.m. Nov. 21 (AP)Thompson takes honors at Champions Tour Q-school: Robert Thompson shot a 2-under 70 on Friday to win the Champions Tour qualifying tournament, rallying on the back nine in the final round to finish one stroke better than third-round leader John Morse. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., 2:33 p.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
After final round, Sorenstam picked for drug test: Even in the first few minutes of a presumed retirement, Annika Sorenstam was subject to drug testing. HONG KONG, 6:19 a.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
Hong Kong teen, 14, youngest to make Euro Tour cut: A 14-year-old golfer from Hong Kong became the youngest player to make the cut at an European Tour event on Friday, breaking the record set by Sergio Garcia. HONG KONG, 2:49 a.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
Oosthuizen shares 4-way lead at Hong Kong Open: Louis Oosthuizen shot an 8-under 62 – one shy of the course record – to claim a share of the lead with English pair Oliver Wilson and Oliver Fisher and Thailand's Chawalit Plaphol after Friday's second round at the $2.5 million Hong Kong Open. MIYAZAKI, Japan, 2:42 a.m. Nov. 21 (AP)
Japan's Kondo takes 1-shot lead at Dunlop Phoenix: Tomohiro Kondo fired a 2-under 69 Friday to grab a one-stroke lead at the Dunlop Phoenix. Kondo bogeyed the par-4 second hole before recovering with birdies on Nos. 7, 8 and 11 for a 36-hole total of 5-under 137 at the par-71 Phoenix Country Club. HONG KONG, 2:49 a.m. Nov. 20 (AP)
Daly chasing Liang, Sterne at Hong Kong Open: John Daly put himself within four strokes of joint leaders Liang Wenchong of China and South African Richard Sterne, who both shot a 6-under 64 in the first round of the $2.5 million Hong Kong Open on Thursday. MIYAZAKI, Japan, 12:58 a.m. Nov. 20 (AP)
Aussie Sheehan takes early lead at Dunlop Phoenix: Australian Paul Sheehan shot a 4-under 67 on Thursday to take the first-round lead at the Dunlop Phoenix.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., 2:22 p.m. Nov. 19 (AP)
Sorenstam set for LPGA farewell this weekend: Annika Sorenstam typically asks for no more than 10 tournament passes in a normal week, enough to accommodate close friends and family.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., 1:46 p.m. Nov. 19 (AP)LPGA offers 31 tourneys in '09, down from 34: The LPGA Tour has become the latest pro sports organization to feel the crunch of the global economic downturn.
Nov. 18 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Golf world uneasy about proposed tax: There are a lot of golfers and golf organizations right now that probably would like to tee up a ball with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's image on it and take a big whack at it with a driver.
PEBBLE BEACH, 11:26 a.m. Nov. 19 (AP)Armour to defend title at Pebble Beach: Defending champion Tommy Armour III, 2008 U.S. Open runner-up Rocco Mediate and winners of four PGA Tour tournaments this year lead the field for the 37th annual Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational. BEIJING, 2:16 a.m. Nov. 19 (REUTERS)
Faldo wants another chance at Ryder Cup captaincy: Six-times major champion Nick Faldo would like another chance to lead Europe at the 2010 Ryder Cup, despite the team slumping to their first defeat in nine years under the Englishman's captaincy. TEMECULA, Nov. 18 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Pechanga course – a journey completed: Southern California's newest golf course is called Journey at Pechanga and its slogan is “10,000 years in the making.” If that sounds a little gimmicky, like a freeway billboard for the opening of a new ride at Knott's Berry Farm, give us a minute to put it into perspective.
Nov. 18 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Journey at Pechanga :
1:48 p.m. Nov. 18 (AP)Golf's choice: 2 majors vs. 4 months of greatness: During a break in a recent meeting, PGA Tour executives were asked their choice for player of the year. Half of them chose Padraig Harrington. The other half raised their hands for Tiger Woods. gBROKEN ARROW, Okla., 12:06 p.m. Nov. 18 (AP)
LPGA won't stop in Tulsa in 2009: The LPGA Tour will not be visiting Tulsa in 2009 for the first time in eight years after it was unable to find a replacement for bankrupt title sponsor SemGroup.
RIVERSIDE, Nov. 18 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Three local players earn spots in girls state championship:
One hole was all that separated La Costa Canyon High's Danielle Frasier from first place at yesterday's Southern California Regional girls golf tournament. Ditto for Carlsbad's Rachel Morris.
SUN CITY, South Africa, 9:47 a.m. Nov. 18 (REUTERS)Donald returns as a Sun City replacement for Kim: Britain's Luke Donald, out of action with an injured wrist since the U.S. Open in June, is to return at next month's Sun City Challenge. MADRID, Spain, 8:34 a.m. Nov. 18 (AP)
Ballesteros out of intensive care: Golf great Seve Ballesteros was released from intensive care Tuesday following brain surgery on a malignant tumor. LOS ANGELES, 2:00 a.m. Nov. 18 (REUTERS)
Sorenstam poised for emotional farewell on LPGA Tour: Sweden's Annika Sorenstam, the dominant figure in women's golf for the past decade, is ready to make a poignant farewell appearance on the LPGA Tour at this week's season-ending ADT Championship. SINGAPORE, 1:48 a.m. Nov. 18 (REUTERS)
Struggling carmakers set to reign in sponsorship spending: Carmakers are the driving force behind some of the world's most lucrative golf tournaments but nose-diving demand and anaemic earnings amid the global financial crisis has put the brakes on sponsorship spending. GUADALAJARA, Mexico, 1:36 a.m. Nov. 17 (AP)
Stanford holds off Sorenstam at Ochoa Invitational: Angela Stanford's mind was racing as Annika Sorenstam surveyed a birdie putt in a bid to force a playoff in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational.
BRISBANE, Australia, 1:36 a.m. Nov. 17 (AP)
John Daly to play Australian Masters: John Daly plans to end his troublesome year in Australia, where, in his last appearance six years ago, he was disqualified from a tournament for failing to sign his scorecard after throwing his ball and putter into a lake.
SINGAPORE, 6:30 a.m. Nov. 16 (AP)Singh wins by 1 stroke at Singapore Open: India's Jeev Milkha Singh closed with a 2-under 69 Sunday to win the $5 million Singapore Open by one stroke ahead Ernie Els and Padraig Harrington.
BROOKSVILLE, Fla., 1:23 p.m. Nov. 15 (AP)
Compton misses advancing by 1 shot: Erik Compton, playing six months after a second heart transplant, failed to advance by one shot in the second stage of PGA Tour qualifying after he closed with a 1-over 73 on Saturday.
MADRID, Spain, 6:23 a.m. Nov. 14 (AP)
Golfer Ballesteros likely to leave intensive care: Seve Ballesteros is improving following brain surgery on a malignant tumor and is likely to be released from intensive care next week.
SINGAPORE, 5:25 a.m. Nov. 13 (AP)Lam Chih Bing leads delayed Singapore Open by 1: Lam Chih Bing upstaged the big names to take a first-round lead at the Singapore Open on Thursday in a bid to become the first local player to win the tournament. SINGAPORE, 12:28 p.m. Nov. 12 (AP)
Mickelson tweaks game ahead of Singapore Open: Phil Mickelson didn't waste any time making a few tweaks to his swing after losing second place to Sergio Garcia in the world rankings. GUADALAJARA, Mexico, 11:14 a.m. Nov. 12 (AP)
Ochoa wants to celebrate at hometown tournament: The world's top-ranked female golfer will try to give her hometown fans a reason to celebrate when the first Lorena Ochoa Invitational begins Thursday at the Guadalajara Country Club.
FALLBROOK, Nov. 11 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Fallbrook club's closing is one sad story: In these depressed times for real estate, they can be found all over the county: million-dollar homes that are so beautiful and inviting from the outside, but dark and empty on the inside. Peer into the picture window. There's no life, no family.
HENDERSON, Nev., 6:19 p.m. Nov. 11 (AP)Price leads Champions Tour team to 3-Tour Challenge sweep: Nick Price shot a 7-under 65 on Tuesday to lead the Champions Tour team to two nine-hole tournament victories at the 17h Annual Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge. 11:12 a.m. Nov. 11 (AP)
PGA schedule: More money, FedEx Cup changes on way: The PGA Tour released its 2009 schedule on Wednesday for the regular season which features 25 tournaments with at least $6 million purses and a newly configured “Texas swing” of three events in the spring. CARLSBAD, 7:14 a.m. Nov. 11 (AP)
Callaway wins court order over golf ball patent: Callaway Golf said it has won a court order permanently halting sales of Acushnet Co.'s Titleist Pro V1 golf balls, which Callaway argued infringed on patents that it holds. ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., 5:09 p.m. Nov. 10 (AP)
An architect among 6 inducted to golf Hall of Fame: Pete Dye, who designed more than 120 courses with risk-and-reward options that brought pleasure to some and frustration to most, was among six people inducted Monday night into the World Golf Hall of Fame. SHANGHAI, China, 12:03 p.m. Nov. 10 (AP)
No. 2 Garcia now aims at major win, Tiger: Sergio Garcia's playoff victory over Oliver Wilson in the HSBC Champions gave the Spaniard a career-high No. 2 world ranking.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., 3:04 p.m. Nov. 9 (AP)
Love gets first PGA win in 2 years at Disney: Davis Love III hit into the rough and a bunker on the last two holes. Then he hit the jackpot. Love scrambled for pars on both holes and closed with an 8-under 64 to win his first tournament in more than two years, holding off a late challenge from Tommy Gainey for a one-shot victory Sunday in the Children's Miracle Network Classic at Disney World.
Nov. 9 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Pros blank Amateurs in match play: It is payback time for the Professional team in the SAIC Century Club Matches. With the first single-day skunking that anybody can remember in the 37 years of the event, the Pros won all six best-ball matches yesterday at The Farms Golf Club in Rancho Santa Fe to take a commanding 10-2 lead heading into today's 12 singles matches.
SHIMA, Japan, 4:06 a.m. Nov. 9 (AP)South Korea's Shin wins Mizuno Classic: Shin Ji-yai won the Mizuno Classic for her second LPGA Tour title and ninth international victory of the year, shooting a 5-under 67 on Sunday to easily hold off Mayu Hattori at Kinetsu Kashikojima. SHANGHAI, China, 2:34 a.m. Nov. 9 (AP)
Wilson 16 holes from first big victory: A Ryder Cup surprise two months ago, England's Oliver Wilson was just 16 holes away from the first significant victory of his career.
ORLANDO, Fla., 4:18 p.m. Nov. 7 (AP)
Verplank leads Disney with second straight 64: Scott Verplank shot his second straight 8-under 64 Friday to take a three-stroke lead in the Children's Miracle Network Classic at Disney, the final official PGA Tour event of the season.
SHANGHAI, 3:08 a.m. Nov. 6 (REUTERS)
Golf-'Calamity' Kim makes fine start to European career: American Anthony Kim was delighted with his first round as a European Tour player on Thursday particularly as a calamitous fortnight had left him both limping and unable to eat solid food.
MIAMI, 4:06 p.m. Nov. 7 (REUTERS)
Golf-Sizzling Verplank takes control at Disney Classic: Scott Verplank covered the back nine in a sizzling six under par to charge three strokes clear in the second round of the Disney Classic at Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Friday.
SHANGHAI, China, 1:23 p.m. Nov. 6 (AP)Stenson emerges from fog, smog to lead HSBC: Henrik Stenson stood on the 16th tee and could barely see the green just 288 yards away, a contour soaked by heavy rain and shrouded in fog and smog. MIAMI, 12:06 p.m. Nov. 6 (REUTERS)
Verplank surges into early Disney lead with hot putter: Scott Verplank regained his putting touch to charge into a share of the early lead in the opening round of the Disney Classic at Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Thursday.
Nov. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Two outlooks, one dream: You can learn a lot about people being stuck with them in a van for hours at a time. Over the course of their careers on the San Diego State golf team, John Lieber and John Lepak established themselves on long road trips as polar opposites.
5:26 p.m. Nov. 4 (AP)Overton applies for waiver for banned painkiller: Jeff Overton, who played a golf tournament 10 days after an appendectomy to try to secure his job on the PGA Tour, took a painkiller banned by the tour while his request for a waiver was pending. Nov. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Superintendents step up for military in 'Golf With A Hero' event: It is the nature of their job for golf course superintendents to work behind the scenes. Most of the time, they let their grass do the talking.
Nov. 2 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Considerable golf skills allow Anderson to skip rope: Josh Anderson got the rare opportunity last June to walk inside the ropes during practice rounds of the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. The experience was courtesy of his childhood friend from Murrieta, Rickie Fowler, the Oklahoma State star who qualified through Sectionals.
Nov. 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
PGA Tour Q School :
AVENTURA, Fla., 4:08 p.m. Nov. 3 (AP)Greg Norman Jr. and Sr. win Golf Skills Challenge: Greg Norman Jr. hit a 111-yard pitching wedge to within an inch of the cup in the final event Monday, and he and his father won the $800,000 Golf Skills Challenge. MADRID, Spain, 11:05 a.m. Nov. 3 (AP)
Ballesteros' condition improving: Seve Ballesteros continues to make progress following surgery on a cancerous brain tumor. The 53-year-old Spanish golf great is conscious, breathing unaided and able to talk to relatives, La Paz hospital said Monday. SONOMA, 4:41 p.m. Nov. 2 (AP)
Bean rolls to Charles Schwab Cup Championship: Andy Bean breezed through 32 holes of play Sunday to win the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, pulling away from the Champions Tour's best players for a nine-stroke victory over Gene Jones. 1:39 p.m. Nov. 2 (AP)
Daly says night in jail a misunderstanding: With no golf on his schedule, John Daly says he went to North Carolina to have fun with some friends. SOTOGRANDE, Spain, 8:53 a.m. Nov. 2 (AP)
Karlsson clinches European money title: Robert Karlsson became the first Swede to win the Order of Merit title when closest challenger Lee Westwood couldn't catch Soren Kjeldsen at the Volvo Masters on Sunday.
PALM COAST, Fla., 3:24 p.m. Nov. 1 (AP)
Letzig returns to the lead at Ocean Hammock: Even after two bogeys wiped out his cushion Saturday in the Ginn sur Mer Classic, Ryan Palmer continued to play aggressively until he no longer had any lead at all.
SONOMA, 3:09 p.m. Nov. 1 (AP)Rain postpones third round of Schwab Cup: Heavy rains forced the postponement of the third round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship on Saturday. SOTOGRANDE, Spain, 12:03 p.m. Nov. 1 (AP)
Westwood trails by a shot at Volvo Masters: Order of Merit contender Lee Westwood trailed co-leaders Soren Kjeldsen and Sergio Garcia by one stroke Saturday when heavy rain stopped play for the second straight day at the Volvo Masters. INCHEON, South Korea, 8:48 a.m. Nov. 1 (AP)
In-Kyung Kim takes lead at LPGA Kolon Championship: In-Kyung Kim sank a 45-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 3-under 69 Saturday, taking a one-shot lead after the second round of the LPGA Kolon Championship.
Oct. 31 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Nationwide's finale moving: The 2010 Nationwide Tour Championship tournament, once slated for Barona Creek Golf Club in Lakeside, has been moved.
SONOMA, 5:03 p.m. Oct. 31 (AP)Bean rallies for 1-shot lead at Schwab Cup tourney: Andy Bean made five birdies in six holes through intermittent rain showers Friday, finishing at 10-under 134 to take a one-shot lead over Nick Price after two rounds in the Charles Schwab Cup Championship. SOTOGRANDE, Spain, 3:43 p.m. Oct. 31 (AP)
Only 3 finish round as rain hits Volvo Masters: Padraig Harrington was unable to close the gap in his bid for the Order of Merit on Friday before heavy rain cut short the second round of the Volvo Masters. MADRID, Spain, 7:06 a.m. Oct. 31 (AP)
Ballesteros remains stable in Madrid hospital: Seve Ballesteros remained in stable condition in a Madrid hospital on Friday following last week's brain surgery on a cancerous tumor. SONOMA, 5:14 p.m. Oct. 30 (AP)
Price, Eger take 1st-round lead at Schwab: Nick Price made a 25-foot putt on the 18th hole to pull even with David Eger at 6-under 66 atop the leaderboard Thursday in the opening round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship.
Oct. 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Ivies fore Californians: Three years into their time at Yale University, San Diegans Ben Wescoe and Seve Gonzales still talk about it with a bit of wonder in their voices. They say fall afternoons on their campus in New Haven, Conn., can be the stuff of J.K. Rowling prose.
SOTOGRANDE, Spain, 10:15 a.m. Oct. 30 (AP)Kjeldsen leads Garcia by 3 at Volvo Masters: Soren Kjeldsen of Denmark shot a 6-under 65 Thursday for a three-stroke lead after the first round of the Volvo Masters, and Lee Westwood surged ahead in the chase for the Order of Merit title. 6:29 p.m. Oct. 29 (AP)
Champions Tour's big prizes up for grabs in Sonoma: With just one weekend left in the Champions Tour season, the senior circuit's big prizes are still up for grabs. PALM COAST, Fla., 1:04 p.m. Oct. 29 (AP)
Overton makes quick recovery to play in Florida: Nine days after an emergency appendectomy, Jeff Overton will tee it up Thursday in the Ginn sur Mer Classic. With his job on the line, he didn't give it a second thought. SOTOGRANDE, Spain, 12:31 p.m. Oct. 29 (AP)
Kim to play European tour in 2009: Anthony Kim has joined the European tour, the latest of a half-dozen U.S. tour players who have decided to take up joint membership in Europe for the 2009 season. SOTOGRANDE, Spain, 9:37 a.m. Oct. 29 (AP)
Karlsson leads 4-way race at Volvo Masters: Robert Karlsson leads a four-way chase for European golf's Order of Merit title at the season-ending Volvo Masters. MADRID, Spain, 5:38 a.m. Oct. 29 (AP)
Hospital says Ballesteros 'evolving favorably': Seve Ballesteros is improving after last week's surgery on his cancerous brain tumor. The La Paz hospital said Wednesday in a one-sentence statement that the 51-year-old golfing great remains in intensive care and has also undergone a tracheotomy, a procedure it called common in cases like his. 11:37 a.m. Oct. 28 (AP)
Warren possibly a victim of change in cut policy: Charles Warren probably wishes the PGA Tour had left its new cut policy alone. To avoid clutter on the weekend, the tour came up with a new rule this year that if more than 78 players made the cut, the field would be reduced to the nearest number to 70. That resulted in 18 players among top 70 and ties being sent home Friday from the Sony Open, and 19 players from the Buick Invitational. WELLINGTON, New Zealand, 3:21 a.m. Oct. 28 (AP)
Mahan wins Kiwi Challenge in playoff: Hunter Mahan beat American Ryder Cup teammate Anthony Kim on the second playoff hole Tuesday to win the Kiwi Challenge.
Oct. 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Long way to go : A look at the eight golfers from San Diego County who are competing in the Ivy League:
Oct. 28 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Attention amusing for Abel: As it turned out, John Abel had no idea what he was getting himself into when he won a Buick contest to have Tiger Woods caddie for him last week at Torrey Pines.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 4:49 p.m. Oct. 26 (AP)Beckman beats Sutherland in playoff at Frys.com: Cameron Beckman tapped in a par putt on the second playoff hole Sunday to complete a big comeback and beat Kevin Sutherland in the Frys.com Open. SAN ANTONIO, 3:18 p.m. Oct. 26 (AP)
Cook shoots 65 to defend AT&T Championship: John Cook won the AT&T Championship for the second year in a row, shooting a 6-under 65 to beat Keith Fergus by three strokes Sunday at Oak Hills Country Club.
HAIKOU, China, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 26 (AP)
'Grandma' Helen Alfredsson wins again: Helen Alfredsson gets a kick out of calling herself “Grandma,” particularly when it suits her.
CASTELLON, Spain, 10:01 a.m. Oct. 26 (AP)Garcia takes Castello Masters by 3 shots: Sergio Garcia picked up his first European win in over three years on his home course Sunday and immediately dedicated the three-shot victory in the Castello Masters to the hospitalized Seve Ballesteros.
MIAMI, 2:38 p.m. Oct. 24 (AP)
On 3rd heart, Compton makes comeback to advance: Add another comeback to Erik Compton's remarkable story. Five months after receiving his second heart transplant, Compton shot a 4-under 68 on Friday at Crandon Golf Club on Key Biscayne to advance to the second stage of the PGA Tour's qualifying tournament.
SAN ANTONIO, 4:45 p.m. Oct. 25 (AP)Sluman shoots 64 to take Champions lead: Jeff Sluman moved into position for his third Champions Tour victory of the season, shooting a 7-under 64 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over defending champion John Cook and Mark James in the AT&T Championship. CASTELLON, Spain, 9:55 a.m. Oct. 25 (AP)
Garcia leads by 4 after 3rd round at Castellon: Sergio Garcia closed in on his first European tour victory in three years at his home course Saturday, shooting a 5-under 66 to lead by four strokes after the third round of the Castello Masters. MADRID, Spain, 4:38 a.m. Oct. 25 (AP)
Ballesteros stable after brain operation: Seve Ballesteros is in stable but serious condition in the intensive care unit of the La Paz hospital. HAIKOU, China, 4:34 a.m. Oct. 25 (AP)
Stupples takes two-stroke lead in China: Karen Stupples pumped her fist once, then again and followed it up by wagging her right index finger in the air – a bit like she'd just won a 100-meter race and was doing a celebratory lap around the track. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 5:27 p.m. Oct. 24 (AP)
Oberholser takes second-round Frys lead: Arron Oberholser is making the most of his home-field advantage. He estimates he has played the Raptor Course at Grayhawk Golf Club 75 times, and his last two rounds were among his best. SAN ANTONIO, 4:26 p.m. Oct. 24 (AP)
James leads Champions Tour event: England's Mark James birdied the first six holes on the back nine and shot an 8-under 63 – the best round of his Champions Tour career – to take a one-stroke lead over Dan Forsman on Friday in the AT&T Championship. CASTELLON, Spain, 4:14 p.m. Oct. 24 (AP)
Garcia, Finch, Kjeldsen share lead at Castello: Sergio Garcia shot a 6-under 65 on his home course and was tied for the lead after the second round of the Castello Masters on Friday.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 10:58 p.m. Oct. 23 (AP)
LaBelle, Mallinger share Frys lead at 63: The shootout is on in the desert. Doug LaBelle II and John Mallinger shot 7-under 63s on Thursday to share the first-round lead in what promises to be a flurry of birdies at the Frys.com Open.
MADRID, Spain, 10:45 a.m. Oct. 24 (AP)Ballesteros' brain operation complication-free: Seve Ballesteros underwent a third operation for a cancerous brain tumor, a 6½-hour procedure Friday that went “better than expected.”
HAIKOU, China, 4:38 a.m. Oct. 24 (AP)
Diaz shoots 63 to take lead in Grand China Air: Laura Diaz says she's had two “main highlights” in her golf career. On Friday, she added another.
MADRID, Spain, 10:26 a.m. Oct. 23 (AP)
Ballesteros brain tumor is cancerous: Seve Ballesteros' brain tumor is cancerous and he will undergo another operation to relieve pressure caused by swelling and bleeding that have recently developed.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 10:58 p.m. Oct. 23 (AP)
Golf Capsules: The shootout is on in the desert. Doug LaBelle II and John Mallinger shot 7-under 63s on Thursday to share the first-round lead in what promises to be a flurry of birdies at the Frys.com Open.
NOTEBOOK, Oct. 21 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Woods would love to shoot for Buick return, but it's up to knee:
Amid the nightmare of Tiger Woods' knee injury, it seemed a dream scenario, at least for San Diegans. After rehabbing his left knee for nearly eight months, Woods could make a triumphant return to Torrey Pines, where he'd have a chance to bookend his U.S.
12:12 p.m. Oct. 20 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Tiger Woods hits Torrey Pines again – as a caddie: Tiger Woods was back today on the grounds at Torrey Pines, home of his epic U.S. Open win in June. Not as a player. As a caddie.
LAS VEGAS, 12:53 a.m. Oct. 20 (AP)
Marc Turnesa wins in Las Vegas: Marc Turnesa is making a name for himself on the PGA Tour. Part of a famous golf family, Turnesa completed a wire-to-wire victory Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, closing with a 4-under 68 to hold off Matt Kuchar by a stroke in the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, 4:27 p.m. Oct. 19 (AP)Langer defends Administaff Classic title: Bernhard Langer overcame a “senior moment” to win his second straight Administaff Small Business Classic title Sunday, shooting a 3-under 69 for a two-stroke victory over Lonnie Nielsen.
Oct. 19 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Golf courses aren't immune to foreclosures:Jeff Woolson works out of the Carlsbad office of CB Richard Ellis and runs the commercial real estate company's national golf division. He's been a busy man lately.
LAS VEGAS, 6:59 p.m. Oct. 18 (AP)Turnesa leads in Las Vegas: Marc Turnesa didn't come close to matching his first two rounds, yet still managed to stay atop the leaderboard for the third straight day in the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. THE WOODLANDS, Texas, 5:09 p.m. Oct. 18 (AP)
Langer shares lead in Administaff Classic: Defending champion Bernhard Langer shot a 5-under 67 on Saturday for a share of the second-round lead in the Administaff Small Business Classic, the Champions Tour's final full-field event of the season.
KAPALUA, Hawaii, 8:20 p.m. Oct. 18 (AP)
4 players share lead at Kapalua: Morgan Pressel moved into position for her first LPGA Tour victory of the year, shooting a 5-under 67 on Saturday for a share of the third-round lead in the Kapalua LPGA Classic.
VILAMOURA, Portugal, 4:35 p.m. Oct. 18 (AP)Karlsson, Fisher, Quiros lead in Portugal: Sweden's Robert Karlsson moved into contention for his third straight European tour title Saturday, playing 16 holes in 6 under for a share of the lead in the suspended third round of the Portugal Masters. BOGOTA, Colombia, 10:27 a.m. Oct. 18 (AP)
Uncle of Colombian golfer Villegas shot dead: The uncle of golfer Camilo Villegas was shot and killed Saturday after thieves tried to rob his business. THE WOODLANDS, Texas, 4:57 p.m. Oct. 17 (AP)
Andy Bean leads Administaff Classic: Andy Bean thinks one of the best things to happen to him lately might have been having his golf clubs stolen. KAPALUA, Hawaii, 4:50 p.m. Oct. 17 (AP)
Traffic accident causes local TV outage at Kapalua: A traffic accident Friday caused a cable television outage affecting most of West Maui for hours, including the site of the Kapalua LPGA Classic. ADELAIDE, Australia, 2:23 a.m. Oct. 17 (AP)
Scotland pulls level with U.S. in Eisenhower Trophy: Wallace Booth shot a 6-under 67 on Friday, lifting Scotland into a tie for the lead with the United States after two rounds at the World Amateur Team Championship. LAS VEGAS, 6:12 p.m. Oct. 16 (AP)
Johnson on top again in Las Vegas: Zach Johnson had another “boring” day on the course. Not that that's a bad thing for a player who relates boring to efficient. NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., 6:53 a.m. Oct. 16 (AP)
Woods' event coming to Philly area for 2010-11: Tiger Woods' AT&T National event will be coming to Aronimink Golf Club in suburban Philadelphia in 2010 and 2011. MADRID, Spain, 6:38 a.m. Oct. 16 (AP)
Ballesteros has complication after brain surgery: Five-time major champion Seve Ballesteros suffered a complication following surgery on a brain tumor, but is in stable condition, Madrid's La Paz hospital said Thursday. ADELAIDE, Australia, 1:58 a.m. Oct. 16 (AP)
U.S. leads after 1st round of Eisenhower Trophy: The United States took a two-shot lead over Scotland after the first round of the World Amateur Team golf championships Thursday, with Rickie Fowler and Jamie Lovemark leading the way.
TUCKER'S TOWN, Bermuda, 2:37 p.m. Oct. 15 (AP)
Furyk wins PGA Grand Slam in playoff: Jim Furyk won the PGA Grand Slam of Wednesday on Wednesday, birdieing the final hole to force a playoff with Padraig Harrington and winning with an 8-foot eagle putt on the first extra hole.
MADRID, Spain, 8:57 a.m. Oct. 15 (AP)Seve Ballesteros comes through brain surgery: Seve Ballesteros was in stable condition Wednesday after the 51-year-old golf great had surgery on a brain tumor a day earlier. Oct. 14 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
They're arguably the best: If you had seen them playing together, you might have thought Marco Sanchez and his son, Marco Jr., were about to wrestle each other to the ground at any moment at Robinson Ranch in Santa Clarita.
Oct. 14 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
News at 11: Mission Trails will let water project play through: Devotees of Mission Trails Golf Course can rejoice. The dastardly 11th hole – the par-4 most likely to ruin your good round – has been tamed. At least for a few months.
1:14 p.m. Oct. 14 (AP)Memories of Seve amid wishes for a speedy recovery: Their Ryder Cup rivalry was so fierce that Seve Ballesteros once referred to the U.S. team as “11 nice guys and Paul Azinger.” DANVILLE, 4:48 p.m. Oct. 12 (AP)
In-Kyung Kim wins Longs Drugs Challenge: South Korea's In-Kyung Kim won the Longs Drugs Challenge for her first LPGA Tour victory, closing with a 1-over 73 in gusty conditions Sunday for a three-stroke victory over Angela Stanford. SAN ANTONIO, 4:40 p.m. Oct. 12 (AP)
Zach Johnson wins Texas Open: Zach Johnson won the Texas Open on Sunday for his fourth PGA Tour title, following his third-round 62 with a 64 for a two-stroke victory over Charlie Wi, Mark Wilson and Tim Wilkinson. TIMONIUM, Md., 3:02 p.m. Oct. 12 (AP)
Weibring earns Senior Players Championship victory: Down by four strokes with 14 holes to play, D.A. Weibring soared past a fading Nick Price and held off a host of challengers Sunday to win the Senior Players Championship, his first career major tournament victory in 65 tries.
MADRID, Spain, 11:07 a.m. Oct. 12 (AP)
Golfing great Ballesteros has brain tumor: Seve Ballesteros has a brain tumor and will undergo a biopsy Tuesday. The five-time major winner announced the news Sunday in a statement issued by Madrid's La Paz Hospital. It was unknown whether the tumor was benign or malignant.
TIMONIUM, Md., 4:00 p.m. Oct. 11 (AP)
Price makes major move in Senior Players: Nick Price is poised to end his drought on the Champions Tour in major fashion. Winless in 30 tries on the 50-and-over circuit, Price shot a bogey-free 66 Saturday to take a one-shot lead over D.A. Weibring after three rounds of the Senior Players Championship.
MADRID, Spain, 10:09 a.m. Oct. 12 (AP)Schwartzel wins Madrid Masters: South Africa's Charl Schwartzel shot a 5-under 66 Sunday to win the Madrid Masters by three strokes over Ricardo Gonzalez of Argentina.
DANVILLE, 6:04 p.m. Oct. 11 (AP)
In-Kyung Kim leads Longs Drugs Challenge: When In-Kyung Kim's 40-foot birdie putt on the 12th hole disappeared into the cup Saturday in the Longs Drugs Challenge, she raised her arms high above her head in celebration.
SAN ANTONIO, 5:10 p.m. Oct. 11 (AP)Sabbatini leads Texas Open: South Africa's Rory Sabbatini birdied the final hole for a 7-under 63 and a one-stroke lead over Zach Johnson on Saturday in the Texas Open. MADRID, Spain, 1:00 p.m. Oct. 11 (AP)
Gonzalez, Larrazabal each shoot 62 in Madrid: Argentina's Ricardo Gonzalez shot a 9-under 62 Saturday to trail South Africa's Charl Schwartzel by one stroke after the third round of the Madrid Masters.
5:10 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
PGA Tour treading water, worried about the economy: In just six years, the Wachovia Championship established itself as one of the premier events on the PGA Tour.
SAN ANTONIO, 5:02 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Stroud leads Texas Open: Former Lamar University star Chris Stroud moved into position to make a big jump on the PGA Tour money list, shooting a 6-under 64 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Texas Open.
TIMONIUM, Md., 3:03 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Crenshaw takes lead in Senior Players Championship: Ben Crenshaw didn't just turn back the clock at the Senior Players Championship. He ripped 13 years off the calendar and floated back to 1995.
MADRID, Spain, 2:54 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Schwartzel, Fraser lead Madrid Masters by 2 shots: Overcoming illness and a sore shoulder, South Africa's Charl Schwartzel shot a 7-under 64 on Friday for a share of the Madrid Masters lead with Australia's Marcus Fraser.
MADRID, Spain, 1:07 p.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Golfer Ballesteros out of intensive care: Seve Ballesteros was moved out of intensive care Friday but remained hospitalized four days after being admitted because of a dizzy spell.
ADELAIDE, Australia, 9:15 a.m. Oct. 10 (AP)
Sweden leads women's team golf event: The U.S. team was fourth after the third round of the Espirito Santo women's amateur golf tournament on Friday.
SAN ANTONIO, 5:03 p.m. Oct. 9 (AP)
Green shoots 62 to lead Texas Open: Nathan Green got off to a rocky start Thursday in the Texas Open. It ended up jump-starting the best round of the Australian's PGA Tour career.
MADRID, Spain, 11:51 a.m. Oct. 9 (AP)Three-way tie after first day at Madrid Masters: Paul Broadhurst birdied two of his last three holes Thursday for a 4-under 67 that tied him with Magnus Carlsson and Marcus Fraser for a one-shot lead after the first round of the Madrid Masters. PHILADELPHIA, 11:59 a.m. Oct. 8 (AP)
Woods' event could move to Philly area for 2010-11: Tiger Woods could be bringing professional golf back to the Philadelphia area. Members at Aronimink Golf Club in suburban Philadelphia are to vote Oct. 15 on whether to accept a proposal to host Woods' AT&T National for two years, in 2010 and 2011, while Congressional Country Club undergoes renovation for the 2011 U.S. Open. MADRID, Spain, 11:59 a.m. Oct. 8 (AP)
Madrid bids for 2018 Ryder Cup: Madrid is bidding to host the 2018 Ryder Cup. “Today we have applied for the 2018 Ryder Cup, a piece of news that is very important from the point of view of the economy and the repercussions it has,” Cultural and Tourism minister Santiago Fisas said Wednesday. TIMONIUM, Md., 8:54 a.m. Oct. 8 (AP)
Haas seeks to continue run at Players Championship: Nothing Jay Haas accomplished during his unspectacular career on the PGA Tour foreshadowed the astonishing success he has experienced playing golf with the 50-and-older crowd. ADELAIDE, Australia, 8:05 a.m. Oct. 8 (AP)
Sweden takes lead at women's amateur golf event: The U.S. team tied for 17th Wednesday after the first round of the Espirito Santo women's amateur team golf tournament. MADRID, Spain, 7:37 a.m. Oct. 8 (AP)
Ballesteros stable in Madrid hospital: Five-time major winner Seve Ballesteros is stable but still undergoing tests to determine why he had a dizzy spell this week.
Oct. 8 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
PNLU's Cyr shoots 60 en route to victory:
Point Loma Nazarene senior Sam Cyr wasn't choosing to dwell on the two putts that lipped out or the missed 3-footer on the first hole that prevented him from shooting the lowest score in college golf history.
Oct. 7 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Grass couldn't be greener for PLNU's Cyr: If you've been to Maui, you've probably at least driven through Sam Cyr's hometown of Makawao. It's in the “up country,” on the road to the Haleakala Crater and the national park. You might even have seen some paniolos, Hawaiian cowboys, on the street.
Oct. 7 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
A look at local college golf teams:
11:48 a.m. Oct. 7 (AP)Last 'fall' appearance for Valero Texas Open: PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem held up his index finger during a visit to the press room at the 2006 Ryder Cup, which seemed a bit premature since the Americans had been getting trounced in recent matches. INDIAN WELLS, 4:10 p.m. Oct. 5 (AP)
Hanefeld wins Senior PGA Professional: Kirk Hanefeld won the Senior PGA Professional National Championship on Sunday, birdieing four straight holes late in the final round for a 4-under 69 and a four-stroke victory over Jon Fiedler and John Aubrey. ST. ANDREWS, Scotland, 9:59 a.m. Oct. 5 (AP)
Karlsson wins Dunhill Links at 1st playoff hole: Robert Karlsson of Sweden won the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship with a birdie on the first hole of a three-man playoff on Sunday. ST. ANDREWS, Scotland, 11:06 a.m. Oct. 4 (AP)
Kaymer, Sandelin share lead at Dunhill Links: Martin Kaymer and Jarmo Sandelin shared the third-round lead Saturday after another wet and windy day at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. SEOUL, South Korea, 6:45 a.m. Oct. 4 (AP)
American Kim shoots 67, a shot back in South Korea: Kim Wi-joong shot a 2-under 69 Saturday to take a one-stroke lead after the third round of the Korea Open. ST. ANDREWS, Scotland, 11:37 a.m. Oct. 3 (AP)
Brier leads by 1 shot at Dunhill Links: Markus Brier led the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship by a stroke after the second round, shooting a 2-under 70 Friday on The Old Course. SEOUL, South Korea, 6:30 a.m. Oct. 3 (AP)
Poulter's 66 closes on Kim Wi-joong at Korea Open: Kim Wi-joong of South Korea shot a 4-under 67 Friday to take a one shot lead over Ian Poulter after the second round of the Korea Open. VERONA, N.Y., 2:36 a.m. Oct. 3 (AP)
Overton leads at Turning Stone: Jeff Overton was one of the lucky ones. He teed off in the afternoon at the Turning Stone Resort Championship.
HALF MOON BAY, 6:06 p.m. Oct. 2 (AP)
Shin, Creamer come out of the fog in Samsung: Ji-Yai Shin became a household name back home in South Korea and even somewhat in Japan after she won the Women's British Open in August.
SEOUL, South Korea, 4:46 a.m. Oct. 2 (AP)Anthony Kim takes lead at Korea Open: U.S. Ryder Cup star Anthony Kim took an early lead at the Korea Open with a 7-under 64 on Thursday, finishing the opening day two shots ahead of the field. HALF MOON BAY, 4:51 p.m. Oct. 1 (AP)
Sorenstam makes final hurrah in Samsung: Annika Sorenstam is headed into the stretch run of her final LPGA Tour season still exuding the same competitive drive that has carried her this far. VERONA, N.Y., 12:13 p.m. Oct. 1 (AP)
Flesch to defend Turning Stone title: Steve Flesch is back to defend his title at the Turning Stone Resort Championship with a simple goal. ST. ANDREWS, Scotland, 9:24 a.m. Oct. 1 (AP)
Els working on confidence ahead of Dunhill Links: Ernie Els has come so close to winning the Dunhill Links Championship so often that he feels it's about time he pulls it off.
RANCHO BERNARDO, Sept. 30 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Glow ball sheds light on game and funny bone: No one in our eightsome saw how he got there. There was no sound to the tumble. All we heard was the comically matter-of-fact way the golfer announced his predicament.
Sept. 30 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Knodt has a Senior Am summer to savor: In his first year of playing top-level senior amateur golf, Chula Vista's Howie Knodt had so many great experiences it's tough to pick out a favorite. ATLANTA, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
Top 30 to British: Getting to the Tour Championship turned out to be worth more than a trip to the Masters. Under new criteria soon to be announced by the Royal & Ancient, the British Open will exempt the top 30 players from the FedEx Cup standings and the top 30 from the European tour money list, which next year will be the “Race to Dubai.” ST. ANDREWS, Scotland, 2:26 p.m. Sept. 30 (AP)
European Tour golfers must play 12 events in 2009: The European Tour will require its members to play in at least 12 events next year, increasing the minimum by one event as more players contemplate whether to join for the $10 million Race to Dubai.
SINGAPORE, 5:20 a.m. Sept. 30 (REUTERS)
FedExCup winner Singh out for two months with arm injury: World number three Vijay Singh is expected to be sidelined for at least two months because of an arm injury.
ATLANTA, 3:49 p.m. Sept. 28 (AP)
Villegas makes it 2 in a row at Tour Championship: Too far behind to do anything about the FedEx Cup, Camilo Villegas put together a stirring rally Sunday that was good enough to win the Tour Championship in a playoff over Sergio Garcia for his second straight victory.
PRATTVILLE, Ala., 4:31 p.m. Sept. 28 (AP)Ochoa wins playoff in Alabama: Lorena Ochoa won the Navistar LPGA Classic on Sunday for her seventh victory of the year and first since May, beating Candie Kung with a 2-foot par putt on the second hole of a playoff. CARY, N.C., 3:18 p.m. Sept. 28 (AP)
Romero wins SAS Championship: Argentina's Eduardo Romero won the SAS Championship on Sunday for his third Champions Tour victory in five starts, closing with a 6-under 66 for a three-stroke victory over Tim Kite. SUTTON COLDFIELD, England, 12:05 p.m. Sept. 28 (AP)
Fernandez-Castano wins British Masters in playoff: Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano spoiled Lee Westwood's bid to retain the British Masters title by beating the English Ryder Cup player with a par on the third playoff hole Sunday. PRATTVILLE, Ala., 4:03 p.m. Sept. 27 (AP)
Ochoa, Friberg share lead in Alabama: Winless since May, top-ranked Lorena Ochoa shot a 3-under 69 on Saturday for a share of third-round lead in the Navistar LPGA Classic. ATLANTA, 2:29 p.m. Sept. 27 (AP)
Kim misreads tee time, has to rush to first tee: Anthony Kim felt as if he were playing from behind even before he began Saturday's third round of the Tour Championship. CARY, N.C., 2:51 p.m. Sept. 27 (AP)
Fleisher takes SAS Championship lead: Bruce Fleisher moved into position for his first Champions Tour victory in four years, shooting a 6-under 66 on Saturday take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the SAS Championship. SUTTON COLDFIELD, England, 12:59 p.m. Sept. 27 (AP)
Darkness stops play in British Masters 3rd round: Charl Schwartzel of South Africa held the clubhouse lead Saturday when darkness stopped play in the third round of the British Masters. CARY, N.C., 3:21 p.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
6 players share Champions Tour lead: Bruce Fleisher, Dana Quigley, Eduardo Romero, Andy Bean, Don Pooley and Chip Beck shot 4-under 68s on Friday to share the first-round lead in the Champions Tour's SAS Championship. SUTTON COLDFIELD, England, 12:19 p.m. Sept. 26 (AP)
Westwood rebounding from Ryder Cup defeat: Lee Westwood bounced back from a disappointing Ryder Cup by taking the British Masters lead Friday after a fog-delayed and incomplete second round. FORT WORTH, Texas, 2:38 p.m. Sept. 25 (AP)
Marucci wins Senior Amateur: U.S. Walker Cup captain Buddy Marucci won the USGA Senior Amateur on Thursday, beating George Zahringer 2-up at Shady Oaks Country Club.
HIGH SCHOOL GOLF, Sep. 25 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Don't blame golf star for surfing with her trophy:Katie Sylvan doesn't know how to surf. In fact, some of her success might be attributed to staying away from the sand and out of the water.
Sept. 23 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
U.S. Rydes wave without Woods: Poor Tiger Woods. He must have been sore yesterday. No, not his surgically repaired knee. Both thumbs. The ones he uses to text with.
Sep. 23 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Ryder Cup review :
HIGH SCHOOL GOLF, Sep. 23 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
rivalries weather the seasons:
Katie Sylvan recalls an exhausting six-hour drive this summer through Wyoming after playing 18 holes. Rachel Morris remembers slugging through the desert for two weeks during the summer with her mom in 115-degree heat. Danielle Frasier found herself scrounging for fireworks on the Fourth of July in Indiana.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., 4:55 p.m. Sept. 21 (AP)Tiger who? New breed carries Americans to victory: Finally, the Americans figured it out. They didn't need to all come from the same background, or play a similar style of golf, or even have the best player in the world leading them into the Ryder Cup.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., 4:24 p.m. Sept. 21 (AP)
Americans win the Ryder Cup to end Europe's streak: U.S. captain Paul Azinger sprinted up the stairs to the clubhouse balcony and grabbed the biggest bottle of champagne he could find to join an American celebration he felt was a long time coming in the Ryder Cup.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., 4:59 p.m. Sept. 21 (AP)Azinger: 'I poured my heart and soul into it.': About the only place Paul Azinger ever got the better of Nick Faldo was at the Ryder Cup. Although the only time either captain used a club this week was in TV commercials or replays, darned if Azinger didn't find a way to best his European counterpart again. MADISON, Miss., 4:35 p.m. Sept. 21 (AP)
MacKenzie wins Viking Classic: A day after blowing a lead with a triple bogey on the final hole, Will MacKenzie birdied the par-5 18th three straight times Sunday to win the Viking Classic in a playoff for his second PGA Tour victory. LOUISVILLE, Ky., 2:26 p.m. Sept. 20 (AP)
Mickelson, Poulter and Mahan go the distance: Justin Leonard's undefeated record through the first three matches of the Ryder Cup wasn't enough to convince U.S. captain Paul Azinger to play Leonard during Saturday's afternoon four-ball.
Sep. 20 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
PLNU's Foster reaches NAIA Hall of Fame:
Point Loma Nazarene University men's golf coach Ben Foster has been selected to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Hall of Fame.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., 2:15 p.m. Sept. 19 (AP)Azinger tells fans it's OK to root against Euros: U.S. captain Paul Azinger knows the Ryder Cup is as much about sportsmanship as it is about golf. LOUISVILLE, Ky., 11:16 a.m. Sept. 19 (AP)
Poulter, Rose fail to bloom in opening foursomes: Ian Poulter promised to bring flair, excitement and passion to the European Ryder Cup team. Friday morning, he forgot to bring his putter. MADISON, Miss., 1:28 a.m. Sept. 19 (AP)
Rookie Turnesa charges into lead at Viking Classic: Marc Turnesa can sum up his first year on the PGA Tour with one word: “Shaky.” “It hasn't been that great,” Turnesa admitted. LOUISVILLE, Ky., 1:19 a.m. Sept. 19 (AP)
Ryder Cup captains about as useful as broken tees: If you know how to drive a golf cart, take lunch orders and color-coordinate clothing, you, too, can be a Ryder Cup captain! LOUISVILLE, Ky., 11:11 a.m. Sept. 18 (AP)
European capsules for the Ryder Cup: A capsule look at the European team for the Ryder Cup, listed in order of how they made the team. The Ryder Cup starts Friday at Valhalla Golf Club. LOUISVILLE, Ky., 11:07 a.m. Sept. 18 (AP)
U.S. capsules for the Ryder Cup: A capsule look at the United States team for the Ryder Cup, listed in order of making the team, followed by four captain's picks. The Ryder Cup starts Friday at Valhalla Golf Club. LOUISVILLE, Ky., 10:25 a.m. Sept. 18 (AP)
Ali makes surprise appearance at Valhalla: Muhammad Ali made a surprise visit to the Ryder Cup teams. Ali showed up in a cart on the 10th tee Thursday where the American team began its final day of practice at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. LOUISVILLE, Ky., 10:21 a.m. Sept. 18 (AP)
Furyk leaves Valhalla to check on his wife: Jim Furyk has pulled out of his final practice round for the Ryder Cup after his wife was taken to a hospital with intense back pain. LOUISVILLE, Ky., 10:09 a.m. Sept. 18 (AP)
Format for the Ryder Cup: A look at definitions, formats and scoring for the Ryder Cup, which starts Friday at Valhalla Golf Club LOUISVILLE, Ky., 1:05 p.m. Sept. 17 (AP)
With so many American rookies, Ryder Cup past easy to forget: A recurring theme when Paul Azinger huddles with his U.S. team is to forget the past at the Ryder Cup.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., 11:24 a.m. Sept. 17 (AP)
Poulter ready to answer his critics: Forget the outrageous wardrobe, the gelled-up hair, the hilarious impersonations. At this Ryder Cup, Ian Poulter will be judged solely on what he does with his clubs.
Sept. 16 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Azinger journey inspires a most faithful follower: The woman who would be my mother-in-law was as flustered as I was, as I stood arm in arm with the man who would be U.S. Ryder Cup captain, Paul Azinger.
Sept. 16 (UNION-TRIBUNE)37th Ryder Cup matches, player info: U.S. vs. Europe Where: Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, Ky.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., 11:21 a.m. Sept. 16 (AP)
Faldo says Europe is tighter than ever: Nick Faldo gathered his European troops on the first tee Tuesday morning at Valhalla for a brief chat that turned into much more, giving the captain a sense of what to expect at the Ryder Cup.
3:01 a.m. Sept. 16 (AP)
Tiger's niece Cheyenne a freshman at Wake Forest: WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – When Cheyenne Woods steps up to the tee, it's obvious golf is in her DNA. She's got the firm grip and a fluid swing, not to mention the almond-shaped eyes and wide smile of her uncle Tiger.
8:15 a.m. Sept. 13 (AP)
Captain Courageous: Azinger out to end U.S. drought: Even without Tiger Woods, the Americans are running out of excuses in the Ryder Cup. They have one victory against Europe in the last 15 years of this biennial grudge match, and that required a miracle putt from Justin Leonard that only slowed the shift in power. They have not led after any day, any session since that Sunday at Brookline in 1999.
Sep. 16 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Frasier helps U.S. grab Jr. Ryder Cup lead:Danielle Frasier of Encinitas combined with partners to win both of her matches yesterday, and the U.S. squad took a commanding 10½-1½ lead over Europe after the first day of the Junior Ryder Cup in Bowling Green, Ky.
MOBILE, Ala., 3:35 p.m. Sept. 14 (AP)Stanford wins Bell Micro LPGA Classic: Angela Stanford won the Bell Micro LPGA Classic on Sunday for her second career LPGA Tour title, holing a 3½-foot par putt on the final hole for a 1-over 73 and a one-stroke victory over China's Shanshan Feng. MOBILE, Ala., 4:10 p.m. Sept. 13 (AP)
Stanford takes lead in LPGA Tour event: Angela Stanford shot her second straight 5-under 67 on Saturday to take a four-stroke lead in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic. CONOVER, N.C., 2:18 p.m. Sept. 13 (AP)
Eaks, Jenkins share Greater Hickory lead: Tom Jenkins shot a 7-under 65 on Saturday for a share of the second-round lead with defending champion R.W. Eaks in the Greater Hickory Classic. PULHEIM, Germany, 11:50 a.m. Sept. 13 (AP)
Karlsson has 3-shot lead at Mercedes Championship: Robert Karlsson of Sweden took a three-stroke lead after the third round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship on Saturday, overcoming a one-shot penalty to shoot a 4-under 68. MOBILE, Ala., 5:21 p.m. Sept. 12 (AP)
Kerr leads Bell Micro LPGA Classic: Cristie Kerr moved into position for her second straight LPGA Tour victory, shooting a 6-under 66 in windy conditions Friday to take a two-stroke lead over Angela Stanford in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic. CONOVER, N.C., 4:59 p.m. Sept. 12 (AP)
Eaks shoots 11-under 61 to lead Champions event: Defending champion R.W. Eaks shot an 11-under 61 on Friday in the Greater Hickory Classic, missing a chance for the first 59 in Champions Tour history when he parred the final three holes.
LOS ANGELES, 3:00 a.m. Sept. 12 (REUTERS)
U.S. in unfamiliar Ryder Cup role as underdogs at home: Ryder Cup holders Europe will enter uncharted territory in Kentucky next week when they defend the cherished trophy against the United States for the first time as favourites on American soil.
MOBILE, Ala., 5:44 p.m. Sept. 11 (AP)Feng, Rawson top LPGA Tour leaderboard: China's Shanshan Feng shot a 5-under 67, playing a four-hole stretch in 5 under, for a share of the first-round lead Thursday with fellow LPGA Tour rookie Anna Rawson in the Bell Micro LPGA Classic. ANN ARBOR, Mich., 5:35 p.m. Sept. 11 (AP)
Higgins wins U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur: Joan Higgins went out Thursday morning looking for pars. She found enough to become the oldest winner in U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur history.
MOBILE, Ala., 2:44 p.m. Sept. 10 (AP)
LPGA Tour players weigh in on English-only policy: South Korea's Se Ri Pak defended the LPGA Tour in the wake of its short-lived plan to suspend players who don't speak English well enough to satisfy sponsors, saying Wednesday that learning the language can benefit rising international stars.
CONOVER, N.C., 12:09 p.m. Sept. 11 (AP)Haas looks to extend tour points lead: Jay Haas has a chance to widen his lead over Bernhard Langer in the Champions Tour standings with a good finish in the Greater Hickory Classic. ST. LOUIS, 12:23 a.m. Sept. 10 (AP)
PGA Tour goes dark at just the right time: For the first time in nearly 20 years, the PGA Tour is taking a week off in the middle of the season. COLOGNE, Germany, 9:01 a.m. Sept. 10 (REUTERS)
Langer questions Faldo choice of one vice-captain only: Former Ryder Cup captain Bernhard Langer questioned Nick Faldo's judgment on Wednesday in selecting only Spaniard Jose Maria Olazabal as his vice-captain.
Sept. 9 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Teen standout made her summer a confidence re-builder: It isn't hard to suffer a crisis of confidence in golf. Kip Puterbaugh, the director of the Aviara Golf Academy, has worked a long time with major championship winners Scott Simpson and Larry Mize, and even players of that caliber find themselves harboring doubt when things get tough.
12:32 p.m. Sept. 9 (AP)Wie enters Q-school for LPGA Tour: Unable to earn her card through sponsor exemptions, Michelle Wie has entered the LPGA Tour qualifying school and will play the first stage next week on the California course where she first rose to fame at age 13. CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland, 9:03 a.m. Sept. 7 (AP)
Lucquin wins playoff at European Masters: Jean-Francois Lucquin won the European Masters in a playoff Sunday, beating Rory McIlroy with a birdie on the second hole. HELSINGOER, Denmark, 9:47 a.m. Sept. 7 (AP)
Sorenstam places 3rd in her European finale: Annika Sorenstam ended her pro golf career in Europe by finishing third at the Nykredit Masters tournament won by Martina Eberl on Sunday.
ST. LOUIS, 3:35 p.m. Sept. 7 (AP)
Villegas wins BMW Championship with clutch putts: Camilo Villegas gave golf fans a real reason to pay attention to him – a trophy. A marketing dream with his model looks and stylish dress, Villegas won for the first time on the PGA Tour with three big putts on the back nine at Bellerive on Sunday for a wire-to-wire victory in the BMW Championship.
HELSINGOER, Denmark, 10:41 a.m. Sept. 6 (AP)
Sorenstam trails by 6 shots in last European event: Annika Sorenstam shot a 5-under 68 Saturday to trail Melissa Reid by six shots after the second round of the Nykredit Masters.
ANN ARBOR, Mich., 4:05 p.m. Sept. 6 (AP)Hartwiger leads Women's Mid-Am qualifying: Kathy Hartwiger shot a 2-under 70 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of stroke-play qualifying in the U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur Championship at Barton Hills Country Club.
1:45 p.m. Sept. 6 (AP)
Words and mirrors aren't going to help golf: The men are playing in some sort of playoff sponsored by a delivery company, where there's so much money to be won that even Vijay Singh might actually crack a smile.
MILWAUKEE, 1:45 p.m. Sept. 6 (AP)
Opera singer Jim Doing shoots 80 at U.S. Mid-Amateur: Jim Doing of Verona, Wis., shot an 80 Saturday in the first round of the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship.
CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland, 9:04 a.m. Sept. 6 (AP)
McIlroy takes 4-stroke lead at European Masters: Teenager Rory McIlroy shot a 5-under 66 Saturday to take a four-stroke lead after the third round of the European Masters.
SANDY, Utah, 5:59 p.m. Sept. 5 (AP)Record 4 aces in Nationwide Tour event: Peter Tomasulo, Chris Stroud, Brian Stuard and Jonathan Fricke had holes-in-one Thursday in the first round of the Utah Championship, the first time in Nationwide Tour history that there have been four aces in a round.
4:09 p.m. Sept. 5 (AP)
LPGA backs down on English requirement: The LPGA Tour's “mea culpa” didn't need much translation. Facing anger from lawmakers and bewilderment from sponsors, the LPGA Tour backed off plans to suspend players who cannot speak English well enough to be understood at pro-ams, in interviews or in making acceptance speeches at tournaments in the United States.
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