Deutsche Bank win lifts Steve Stricker over Tiger Woods and into lead in FedEx Cup playoffsNORTON, Mass. — Steve Stricker laughed off the suggestion that he is golf’s Mr. September — the player who’s flourished the most in the PGA Tour playoffs. Golfer Adam Scott, Ana Ivanovic an item?MELBOURNE - Aussie golfer Adam Scott has fuelled rumours of romance with tennis ace Ana Ivanovic after the two were spotted together in New York. With 2 late birdies, Stricker wins in Boston and goes past WoodsNORTON, Mass. — Steve Stricker can build a strong case for the Deutsche Bank Championship as the biggest victory of his career. Woods shoots 63 for belated, short-lived lead in Boston; 9-stroke deficit at start is too muchNORTON, Mass. — Tiger Woods was 6 under after six holes in the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship, leaving fans wondering whether they would see an unprecedented comeback. Steve Stricker grabs share of lead at Deutsche Bank Championship with eagle on final holeNORTON, Mass. — Steve Stricker looked at the 18th green, 237 yards away, and saw that an eagle was within reach. Suzann Pettersen wins Canadian Women’s Open, first victory since 2007PRIDDIS, Alberta — A text message from the greatest closer in golf helped give Suzann Pettersen the confidence she needed to end a long winless streak. Pettersen easily wins Canadian Women’s Open, her first victory since 2007PRIDDIS, Alberta — Suzann Pettersen closed with a 1-under 70 for a five-shot victory at the Canadian Women’s Open, her first LPGA Tour win in nearly two years. Jeev leaves his President’s Cup hopes in Greg Norman’s handsCRANS MONTANA - Jeev Milkha Singh wrapped up his campaign at the Omega European Masters with a disappointing three-over-par 74 Sunday, leaving his President’s Cup dream in the hands of International Team captain Greg Norman. Jeev finished in tied 49th place. Loren Roberts shoots 66 to take 2-stroke lead in Champions Tour’s Pebble Beach eventPEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Loren Roberts closed on his second straight Champions Tour title, shooting a 6-under 66 on Saturday at Pebble Beach to take a two-stroke lead over Mark O’Meara in the Walmart First Tee Open. Suzann Pettersen shoots 66s, takes 5-stroke lead in Canadian Women’s OpenPRIDDIS, Alberta — Suzann Pettersen moved into position to end her 43-tournament winless streak, shooting a 5-under 66 on Saturday at windy Priddis Greens to take a five-stroke lead into the final round of the Canadian Women’s Open. Pettersen takes commanding 5-shot lead over Stanford into final round at Canadian OpenPRIDDIS, Alberta — Norway’s Suzann Pettersen shot a 5-under 66 on a difficult day at Priddis Greens, taking a five-shot lead over Angela Stanford into the final round of the Canadian Women’s Open. New Jersey may lost its only LPGA tournament with Sybase leaving Upper MontclairCLIFTON, N.J. — The LPGA Sybase Classic is leaving the Upper Montclair Country Club, and it may be moving out of New Jersey. Rahman wins Bangalore Open golfBANGALORE - Mohammad Siddikur Rahman of Bangladesh bagged his third title on the Aircel PGTI when he shot a one under 71 to win the Global Green Bangalore Open by one stroke at the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) course Saturday. Jeev 24th at Omega European Masters golfCrans-sur-SIERRE - India’s Jeev Milkha Singh and Jyoti Randhawa shot one-under 70 each in the third round of the Omega European Masters Saturday, while Shiv Kapur dropped two double bogeys but still managed a two-over 73. Song-Hee Kim shoots tournament-record 62 in Canadian Women’s Open; Michelle Wie misses cutPRIDDIS, Alberta — South Korea’s Song-Hee Kim shot a tournament-record 9-under 62 for a share of the second-round lead in the Canadian Women’s Open with Suzann Pettersen, while Michelle Wie missed her first cut of the season. Defending champion Jeff Sluman shoots 65 to take Walmart First Tee Open leadPEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Defending champion Jeff Sluman shot a bogey-free 7-under 65 on Friday at Del Monte Golf Course to take a one-stroke over lead Loren Roberts and Olin Browne in the Champions Tour’s Walmart First Tee Open. Song-Hee Kim shoots tournament-record 62 to share early lead at Canadian Women’s OpenPRIDDIS, Alberta — Song-Hee Kim shot a tournament-record 62 Friday to share the lead midway through the second round at the Canadian Women’s Open. World’s longest golf course
World’s longest golf holeWhat is the largest golf course in the world? This story is floating like a hot cake in the internet lately. So we thought of doing a bit of digging of our own. The revelation from Examiner.com is, 909 yard par 7 hole that is the longest in the world. But, the 7th hole at Sano Golf Course in Japan is a 964 yard par 7 actually. The longest golf holes in America: according to forbes.com, are Rahman stays in the lead in Bangalore Open golfBANGALORE - Mohammed Siddikur Rahman of Bangladesh hung on to the lead at the Global Green Bangalore Open 2009 (an Aircel PGTI event) with yet another tenacious effort of three-under 69 at the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) course, here Friday. Vijay Singh back in Boston, hoping for repeat victory and renewed hope in PGA Tour playoffsNORTON, Mass. — Vijay Singh left last year’s Deutsche Bank Championship as a virtual lock to win the PGA Tour’s playoff and the $10 million bonus that goes along with it. Australia’s Anna Rawson shoots course-record 64 to take 1-stroke lead in Canadian Women’s OpenPRIDDIS, Alberta — Anna Rawson shot a course-record 7-under 64 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over Suzann Pettersen in the Canadian Women’s Open. Nike wants its players to be true to their school at Deutsche BankNORTON, Mass. — Tiger Woods has been wearing a Nike logo on the crest of his golf shirt ever since he turned professional 13 years ago. That will change Saturday at the Deutsche Bank Championship when the swoosh gives way to an “S.” Tiger trying to make a few putts and take some big stridesNORTON, Mass. — Tiger Woods created a slight stir Thursday morning on the TPC Boston when a Nike representative approached him on the first tee carrying two putters. Lee Westwood, Rory McIlroy not thinking about Ryder Cup ahead of European MastersCRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland — The start of European Ryder Cup qualifying is having little effect on Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy. Harendra Gupta takes lead in Bangalore Open golfBANGALORE - Harendra Gupta of Chandigarh shot a bogey-free 69 to take the lead on day one of the Global Green Bangalore Open 2009, at the KGA course here Wednesday. R. Murthy and Ranjit Singh were one stroke behind Gupta in tied second place. Sexy caddies banned from UK golf courses for ‘ruining sport’s reputation’LONDON - A golfing firm has banned a female caddy service, which provides models trained in golf etiquette, for “damaging the reputation of the sport”. Casey knows the injury, just not how far he should push itNORTON, Mass. — Given the choices from an NFL injury report, Paul Casey listed himself as probable for the Deutsche Bank Championship this week as the world’s No. 3 player tries to cope with a rib injury. Asian golf set to scale new heights at Omega European MastersCRANS MONTANA - Asian golf opens a new chapter with its first jointly-sanctioned event in Europe - the Omega European Masters. Bhullar raring to go at Omega European MastersCRANS MONTANA - Rising Indian star Gaganjeet Bhullar will savour the sweet rewards of his recent success when he competes in the Omega European Masters Thursday. Jha, Lakra set early pace at LG Northern India AmateurNEW DELHI - Abhishek Jha took pole position along with S.K. Lakra after the first round of the LG Northern India Amateur Championship at the Delhi Golf Club here Tuesday. FERGUSON ON GOLF: Suspense is back: Woods and victory are no longer permanent playing partnersJERSEY CITY, N.J. — Much to his chagrin, Tiger Woods has put some suspense back into golf. Top stars for Global Green golfBANGALORE - The cream of Indian golfers, including Mukesh Kumar, Digvijay Singh, Rahil Gangjee, Harmeet Kahlon and Shamim Khan, will be seen in action in the Global Green Bangalore Open 2009, a 72-hole strokeplay event, to be held here Sep 2-5. Short-hitting Heath Slocum makes 20-foot par putt on No. 18 to win Barclays by 1 strokeJERSEY CITY, N.J. — The little guy from the sticks beat Tiger Woods and a cast of big stars in perhaps the most urban setting in PGA Tour history. Extra 60-degree wedge costs Jim Furyk $131,250 in The BarclaysJERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jim Furyk was penalized four strokes in the third round of The Barclays when he and caddie Mike “Fluff” Cowan left an extra club in the bag, a mistake that ended up costing Furyk $131,250 and 188 FedEx Cup points. |
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