Tuesday January 29, 2008
Webb wants next generation to step up
KARRIE WEBB has carried the banner for Australian women's golf for so long now that it is easy to forget she is just 33. But even she is frustrated at the failure of the women's game to match the amazing depth of talent produced by the men's side of golf in recent years.
Scott sizzles in European comeback
ADAM SCOTT celebrated rejoining the European Tour by shattering the
course record with a stunning final-round 61 to claim the Qatar
Masters.
Monday January 28, 2008
Scott shoots 61 in Qatar victory charge
Adam Scott stormed to an impressive three-shot victory over Swede Henrik Stenson at the $US2.5 million ($2.84 million) Qatar Masters on Sunday to become the first double winner of the tournament since its inception in 1998.
Sizzling 61 helps Scott master Qatar
DOHA: Adam Scott produced a spectacular final round of 11-under-par 61 to win the Qatar Masters by three strokes on Sunday.
Tiger's rivals call for mercy
LA JOLLA, California: It was a semi-serious question: Can we just
call this tournament, well, over?
Scott sparkles to take out Qatar Masters
Adam Scott produced a spectacular final round of 11-under-par 61 to win the Qatar Masters by three strokes on Sunday.
Jaded Webb to try a less-is-more strategy
KARRIE WEBB is again contemplating her future as a competitive golfer on the eve of another season on the pro roundabout, beginning with the Women's Australian Open at Melbourne's Kingston Heath this week.
Sunday January 27, 2008
Aussies well-placed as Tiger leads with wayward driving
SAN DIEGO: Five-times champion Tiger Woods, back in action after a
five-week break, overcame a second successive day of wayward
driving to take control of the Buick Invitational on Friday.
Look out for number one
BRITISH golfing legend Laura Davies believes it will take Michelle Wie a year to recover her confidence after the teen prodigy's dismal performances on the men's circuit.
Wednesday January 23, 2008
Tiger: no harm in lynch gag
ANAHEIM, California: Tiger Woods says Golf Channel anchor Kelly Tilghman meant no harm when she used the term "lynch" during television commentary about him, and he regards the issue closed as he returns to work this week.
Tuesday January 22, 2008
Elkington turns on the flair with swinging 60s
PALM DESERT, California: Steve Elkington completed an impressive
start to the season as DJ Trahan charged to victory in the Bob Hope
Classic.
Sunday January 20, 2008
Young Jason hopes the day he challenges Tiger comes soon
JUST who will ever rise to challenge Tiger Woods?
Saturday January 19, 2008
Golfweek editor fired over noose cover
Golfweek magazine has fired its editor Dave Seanor for the controversial decision to depict a noose on the cover of the Jan. 19 issue, the latest chapter in the Tiger Woods "lynch" affair.
Noose negativity takes editor by surprise
JACKSONVILLE, Florida: The editor of Golfweek magazine says he's been overwhelmed by negative reaction to the photo of a noose on the cover of this week's issue.
Friday January 18, 2008
Golf mag bagged for noose image
The editor of Golfweek magazine says he's been overwhelmed by negative reaction to the photo of a noose on the cover of this week's issue.
Tuesday January 15, 2008
Newcomer is top Aussie in Hawaiian Open
UNHERALDED Australian rookie Matt Jones showed up his more illustrious countrymen in a lucrative debut as a member of the US PGA Tour.
Sunday January 13, 2008
Lenagan is big cheese
Anne Lenagan, president of Women's Golf NSW, is poised to be the most powerful figure in amateur golf.
Friday January 11, 2008
Tour tees up experts to teach top players about new doping rules
DRUGS counselling experts have started explaining the new US PGA Tour anti-doping program to players before the July 1 start of tests on elite golfers.
Thursday January 10, 2008
Anchor's Tiger Woods race slur below par
TV channel suspends presenter for making a racially sensitive comment at Tiger Woods' expense.
Wright and Garrett to play at women's World Cup
NSW golfers Lindsey Wright and Nikki Garrett will again represent Australia at this month's women's World Cup in South Africa.
Tuesday January 8, 2008
Chopra to fore in play-off thriller
KAPALUA, Hawaii: Swede Daniel Chopra held his nerve in fading light to beat American Steve Stricker in a play-off for the PGA Tour's season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship on Sunday.
Sunday January 6, 2008
Best ballers Giles, Blake have 'em scratching their heads
The 2006 world junior amateur champion, Matthew Giles, and his partner Paul Blake won the fourball comp at The Australian during the week with a nett 47 points, which was nothing remarkable. What was astonishing was their scratch score - 48 points.
Saturday January 5, 2008
Day on board for PGA joyride
On the cusp of his US Tour debut, Australian Jason Day's enthusiasm
is as big as his ambition, writes Peter Stone.
Sunday December 23, 2007
Ordinary bloke Parry stunned by extraordinary honour
Craig Parry is the genuine package, no pretensions whatsoever, so it was no surprise he was stunned that his victory in the Australian Open qualified him for placement on the international ballot paper for the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Tuesday December 18, 2007
Eight Australians in 2008 Masters field
Adam Scott slipped a spot to No.7 in this year's final world golf rankings, but Australia's top-ranked player will still join seven compatriots in next year's US Masters field.
