Chairman of the billboard? Snedeker, 2 others share lead at rainy Wyndham ChampionshipGREENSBORO, N.C. — If Brandt Snedeker keeps this up, he’ll wind up back on a billboard. Still oh-for-US soil, Europe hoping to change its fortunes at Solheim CupSUGAR GROVE, Ill. — Just once, Laura Davies wants to experience how it feels to win the Solheim Cup on someone else’s turf. Bryant finishes first round of the Tradition with a 62 and a 3-stroke leadSUNRIVER, Ore. — Fred Funk was finished with his round at the Jeld-Wen Tradition when a nearby radio squawked with the news that Brad Bryant had just shot a 10-under 62. Never mind the stats, US says it needs to consider itself the underdog at Solheim CupSUGAR GROVE, Ill. — The Americans have stuck to a pretty tight script at the Solheim Cup this week: They talk about how much fun they’re having, how honored they are to represent their country and rave about what great shape the golf course is in. Mukesh leadS in TN Open golfCHENNAI - Mukesh Kumar fired his second consecutive 65 Thursday to lead the PGTI - 125th Year Madras Gymkhana Club Tamil Nadu Open by two strokes. Mukesh, currently second on the Aircel PGTI Order of Merit, now has a two-day total of 10-under 130. Hadlee working on boosting sales of his 13th book, third biographyWELLINGTON - Former New Zealand fast bowler Richard Hadlee is spending his days trying to boost sales for his 13th book. With help from her teammates, Solheim Cup gives Wie a new chance to shineSUGAR GROVE, Ill. — When it came time to get the fans rowdy with a couple of rounds of “U-S-A! U-S-A!” Solheim Cup rookie Michelle Wie wasn’t quite sure what to do. Three share lead in TN Open golfCHENNAI - Defending champion Mukesh Kumar, Digvijay Singh and Gurbaaz Mann shot identical scores of five-under 65 to grab a share of the first round lead at the PGTI-125th Year Madras Gymkhana Club Tamil Nadu Open 2009 here Wednesday. Each major shot of the 2000s showed why Tiger owned the decadeCHASKA, Minn. — Tiger Woods knew this day was coming. He just didn’t want to believe it. Top golfers for Tamil Nadu Open from WednesdayCHENNAI - The cream of Indian professionals will battle it out for honours in the Aircel Professional Golf Tour of India’s Madras Gymkhana Club Tamil Nadu Open tournament, from here Wednesday. John Daly to return to Australian Open 1 year after smashing fan’s camera into treeSYDNEY — John Daly plans to return to the Australian Open a year after being fined for smashing a fan’s camera into a tree during the tournament. Woods shocks golfing world with foul-mouthed swears at USPGA
New USPGA champion almost became a bodybuilderLONDON - Believe it or not, new USPGA champion Ye Yang was headed towards becoming a bodybuilder before golf caught his fancy. John Daly returns to Australian Open 1 year after snapping, smashing fan’s camera into treeSYDNEY — John Daly is set to return to the Australian Open a year after being fined for smashing a fan’s camera into a tree during the tournament. Y.E. Yang’s stirring PGA Championship win inspires Asian golfers around the worldLOS ANGELES — The morning after Y.E. Yang became the first Asian golfer to win a major championship, Peter Cho was too excited to go to work. From rags to riches: Farmer’s son is PGA champ and pride of South KoreaJEJU, South Korea — Y.E. Yang was already 19 when he first picked up an iron at the country club where he had a low-wage job shagging golf balls. He practiced late into the night after the paying customers had gone until he became good enough to turn pro. Yang’s major victory over Woods could inspire hope across AsiaCHASKA, Minn. — For years, Asian countries could only boast about growth and potential in men’s golf. Success was measured by a half-dozen players who had cracked the top 50 in the world rankings over the last decade. Jeev finishes tied 67th at PGA ChampionshipsHAZELTINE - Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh slipped down the leaderboard with a disappointing six-over 78 and to a lowly 67th place, but South Korean star Y.E. Yang upstaged Tiger Woods to become the first Asian to win a Major, when he grabbed the 91st PGA Championships. Pollock says ODIs still the best limited-overs format
Unheard South Korean golfer stuns Woods to win US P. G. A.CHASKA - Y E Yang, an unheard of South Korean golfer electrified the golfing world on Sunday, by stunning World No 1 Tiger Woods to win the US P.G.A. Championship. Journeyman Y.E. Yang stuns Tiger Woods at PGA Championship to become 1st Asian to win majorCHASKA, Minn. — Knowing his last remaining challenger was about to make birdie, he chipped in from 60 feet for an eagle. The crowd roared, and he responded with a scream and a fist pump. Fans in golf-crazy South Korea celebrate Yang’s historic PGA Championships win over WoodsSEOUL, South Korea — Fans in golf-crazy South Korea are celebrating Yang Yong-eun’s historic PGA Championships win over Tiger Woods. Yang earns a spot on International Presidents Cup team; Glover narrowly misses US spotCHASKA, Minn. — U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover needed a birdie over the final three holes to secure a spot on the Presidents Cup team, and he knew it. He finished with a bogey, instead, and now has to wait. Y.E. Yang pulls off a shocker, beats Tiger Woods at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Y.E. Yang shook his fists and shouted with joy over a victory felt around the world. Equally stunning was the sight of Tiger Woods, standing over the final putt of the PGA Championship with nothing at stake. Yang shatters the Tiger mystique in PGA, at last!
Late to pick up game and with no grand illusions, Yang lives out his dream with PGA winCHASKA, Minn. — The staff and the owner’s family were waiting outside the Hoban Korean Restaurant, applauding when Y.E. Yang arrived. Poor putting dooms Tiger Woods to first major championship collapseCHASKA, Minn. — His bid for a 15th major championship vanquished, Tiger Woods stood on the 18th green at Hazeltine National on Sunday holding his putter in his hands and staring in disbelief. Bolt times sports history to 9.58s in 100m race
Padraig Harrington takes an 8 on par 3 to fall out of contention at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Padraig Harrington started the final round of the PGA Championship determined to atone for last week’s meltdown against Tiger Woods in the last round at Firestone. Y.E. Yang upstages Tiger Woods at US PGA golfHAZELTINE - South Korean Y.E. Yang produced one of the biggest surprises in golfing history as he upstaged world number one Tiger Woods on Sunday to win the 91st US PGA Championship at Hazeltine National. Yang pulls off a shocker, beats Tiger Woods at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Y.E. Yang shook his fists and shouted with joy over a victory felt around the world. Equally stunning was the sight of Tiger Woods, standing over the final putt of the PGA Championship with nothing at stake. Y.E. Yang wins first major title, beats world’s best player to do it at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — In a year of spoilers at the majors, Y.E. Yang was the biggest of all. He toppled the mighty Tiger Woods. South Korea’s Y.E. Yang wins PGA Championship, beating Tiger WoodsCHASKA, Minn. — South Korea’s Y.E. Yang has won the PGA Championship, beating Tiger Woods. Yang wins first major title, and he beats world’s best player to do it at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Y.E. Yang won his first major title at the PGA Championship on Sunday, and he took down Tiger Woods to do it. It’s Y.E. Yang in front of Tiger Woods with 4 holes left at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Y.E. Yang has taken the lead from Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship. |