Tiger Woods no longer the star attraction, says Faldo

2011-09-29T04:00:09Z

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Tiger Woods will not be the star of the show when he joins the United States team for November's Presidents Cup, three-time Masters champion and former world number one

Woods looking likely to miss PGA Championship cut

2011-08-12T16:00:15Z

JOHNS CREEK, Georgia (Reuters) - Tiger Woods was poised to plunge new depths at the PGA Championship Friday when he looked certain to miss the cut in the year's final major for the first time.

Woods, wh...

PGA Championship gets under way at Atlanta Athletic Club

2011-08-11T06:00:11Z

JOHNS CREEK, Georgia (Reuters) - The 93rd U.S. PGA Championship, the year's final major, began at Atlanta Athletic Club under sunny ski...

Woods grouped with Harrington and Love at PGA Championship

2011-08-05T13:30:15Z

AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - Four-times winner Tiger Woods has been drawn to play alongside former champions Padraig Harrington and Davis Lo...

Oosthuizen eyes Firestone boost after car crash

2011-08-03T16:30:25Z

AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - Former British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen is looking for a spark to reignite his game at this week's KILLARNEY, Ireland (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy dismayed a huge adoring gallery Thursday when the U.S. Open champion dunked his ball into the...

Clarke celebrates all night after priceless Open victory

2011-07-18T06:30:17Z

SANDWICH, England (Reuters) - Still wearing a grin almost the width of Royal St George's 18th fairway despite no sleep, Darren Clarke was slowly getting his muzzy head around becoming the oldest England (Reuters) - The 61-year-old Tom Watson would have been the man to beat if the wind and rain that lashed Royal St George's on Saturday had been in evidence at the England (Reuters) - Royal St George's "brick hard" fairways could bounce the big hitters out of contention at this year's British Open, former champion Tom Lehma...

Surging Schwartzel gets lucky break off fan's head

2011-07-15T10:30:32Z

SANDWICH, England (Reuters) - U.S. Masters champion Charl Schwartzel got a lucky break off a spectator's head on his way to a three-under-par second round 67 that put him firmly in contention at the England (Reuters) - A change is as good as a rest, so the old adage goes, and for American Jim Furyk a trip across the Atlantic for the British Open may turn out to be the perfect antidote to a wretched season.

Furyk won the 2010 England (Reuters) - Lucas Glover led the early American challenge at the British Open with a storming finish to his first round at Royal St George's as the winds relented on Thursday.

The bearded...

Hole in one does little to cheer up sick Dustin Johnson

2011-07-15T09:30:40Z

SANDWICH, England (Reuters) - World number 12 Dustin Johnson was in no fit state to celebrate despite producing a spectacular burst of scoring, including a hole-in-one, at the England (Reuters) - Phil Mickelson plans to relax and enjoy the British Open this week and, judging by his appalling 20-year record in the sport's oldest major, it seems as good as an approach as a...

Oosthuizen sad but relieved to be handing trophy back

2011-07-11T12:30:14Z

SANDWICH, England (Reuters) - It was a case of deja vu when Louis Oosthuizen, just like Graeme McDowell at the U.S. Open, said Monday he was feeling a sense of relief that he was about to hand back his ...

Late birdie earns Lewis one-shot lead at Women's Open

2011-07-08T15:30:41Z

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Reuters) - Stacy Lewis birdied her final hole for a three-under-par 68 to grab a one-shot lead in the storm-delayed first round of the 66th Women's Open at The Broadmoor on Friday.

Lewis, who won the year's first major and her maiden <...

Injured David Toms pulls out of British Open

2011-07-07T12:30:15Z

LONDON (Reuters) - Former U.S. PGA champion David Toms has withdrawn from next week's Reuters) - Tiger Woods withdrew from his own event, the AT&T National Tournament, on doctor's orders on Wednesday, saying he was still not fully recovered from knee and ankle injuries.

Woods, who has not played since pulling out of the Players' Championship last month, said on his PITTSFORD, New York (Reuters) - Taiwan's Tseng Yani has drawn inspiration from Rory McIlroy's runaway win in the BETHESDA, Maryland (Reuters) - U.S. Golf Association officials tipped their cap to the brilliance of U.S. Open runaway leader BETHESDA, Maryland (Reuters) - South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen charged to a runaway victory at last year's

Unpredictability the watchword at Tigerless Open

2011-06-15T17:00:33Z

BETHESDA, Maryland (Reuters) - Widely regarded as the toughest major to win, the U.S. Open starting at Congressional Country Club

Choi aims to draw on winning memories at Congressional

2011-06-13T15:30:09Z

BETHESDA, Maryland (Reuters) - K.J. Choi will be able to feed off triumphant memories on the Blue Course at Congressional Country Club in his bid for major glory at this week's

McDowell to start U.S. Open defense alongside Oosthuizen

2011-06-12T09:01:37Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Britain's Graeme McDowell will begin his U.S. Open title defense next week alongside Louis Oosthuizen...

Singh's major streak in danger after skipping qualifying

2011-06-06T20:00:11Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Golf's former world number one Vijay Singh is in danger of missing his first major in 17 years after failing to turn up for a qualifying event for next week's U.S. Open at Congressional.

The F...

Harrington to miss PGA Championship with knee injury

2011-05-19T11:30:25Z

LONDON (Reuters) - Padraig Harrington will miss next week's PGA Championship at Wentworth after aggravating a knee injury, the three-times major champion said Thursday.

The Irishman originally hurt his knee during the PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Ending a poor run of form, Britain's Graeme McDowell is back in contention at this week's HILTON HEAD ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - Initial fears that a later date on the PGA Tour schedule would weaken the field for The Heritage this week have proved unfounded with seven of the world's top 20 set to take part.

Last year, the event attr...

Snoozy Schwartzel slumps to 73 as jetlag takes its toll

2011-04-14T02:00:07Z

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - U.S. Masters champion Charl Schwartzel was just happy to stay awake after carding an opening round one-over-par 73 at the Malaysian Open

Korean Yang joins the leaders at the Masters

2011-04-08T08:00:48Z

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - South Korea's Yang Yong-eun, the first Asian man to win a golf major, surged into a tie for the Masters lead with a string of three birdies early in the second round on Frida...

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2011-04-07T19:00:08Z

McIlroy and Quiros take control at Augusta

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Britain's Rory McIlroy, widely tipped as a future world number one, produced golf as dazzling as the spring sunshine at

Oosthuizen empowered by British Open memories

2011-04-05T10:30:17Z

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Louis Oosthuizen missed the cut in his first two Masters but winning last year's British Open has given the South African a major jolt of ...

Woods in "competitive shape" after Masters practice round

2011-03-31T17:30:10Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - Tiger Woods described himself as in "competitive shape" for next week's U.S. Masters after playing a practice round at a rain-sodden Augusta National Golf Club earlier this wee...

Palmer "surprised" Tiger changing swing but expects wins

2011-03-23T09:00:26Z

ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - Golfing great Arnold Palmer says he is surprised that Tiger Woods has decided to rework his swing but says the 14-times major winner is still capable of winning at any time.

"I am a little surprised that he is chan...

USGA asked by PGA Tour to review rulebook

2011-01-25T17:30:08Z

SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - The PGA Tour has asked the United States Golf Association (USGA) to review the rulebook following high-profile incidents involving JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Dutchman Floris de Vries and South Africans Martin Maritz and Neil Schietekat will make their British Open debuts in July after claiming the three places available at Internationa...

New dad Millar qualifies for first major championship

2011-01-11T04:00:09Z

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Matt Millar celebrated the birth of his second child by booking a ticket to the British Open at International Final Qualifying (Australasia) on Tuesday.

The 34-year-old Australian secured his first appearance in a major championship by winning 36-hole...

Olympia Fields to stage 2015 U.S. amateur

2010-10-21T14:00:21Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Olympia Fields Country Club in Illinois has been selected as the venue for the 2015 U.S. amateur championship, the MIAMI (Reuters) - Ernie Els came from three strokes behind with five holes remaining to win the end-of-season PGA Grand Slam of Golf by one shot in Spain (Reuters) - Twice U.S. Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal makes another comeback from injury this week, hoping to soon find full fitness.

The 44-year-old Spaniard's career has been constantly hindered by injuries and ill-health, including losing two ...

McDowell takes double aim at elite Grand Slam event

2010-10-17T21:30:29Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Graeme McDowell plans to have a bit of fun while adopting a hard-nosed mentality at next week's end-of-season GREENSBORO, North Carolina (Reuters) - Dustin Johnson may be having the week off after his heartbreaking end to last weekend's PGA Championship, but he still cannot escape the spotlight.

...

Kaymer's PGA win should spark a boom in Germany: Langer

2010-08-18T13:45:17Z

LONDON (Reuters) - Martin Kaymer's U.S. PGA Championship triumph is set to spark a golfing boom in his native Germany, compatriot Bernhard Langer said on Wednesda...

PGA Championship finally gets underway at Whistling Straits

2010-08-12T09:30:07Z

KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) - The 92nd U.S. PGA Championship began after a fog delay of more than three hours at Whistling Straits on Thursday as four-times winner

Fog delays start of PGA Championship at Whistling Straits

2010-08-12T07:31:03Z

KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Thick fog delayed the start of the 92nd U.S. PGA Championship at Whistling Straits on Thursday with conditions expected to remain overcast for the rest of the day.

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Mickelson in good shape after arthritis diagnosis

2010-08-10T13:30:17Z

KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) - World number two Phil Mickelson has been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis but says he feels 90 percent fit ahead of this week's U.S. PGA Championship at

Woods in disarray before next week's PGA Championship

2010-08-08T09:45:08Z

AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - Tiger Woods will go into next week's PGA Championship with his game in total disarray and the emotional state of his mind highly questionable after a career-worst performance at the AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - Lee Westwood pulled out of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and next week's U.S. PGA Champ...

South Korean teenager Noh says yes to PGA invite

2010-08-03T16:16:09Z

SEOUL (Reuters) - Teenager Noh Seung-yul has become the first South Korean to be invited to play at the U.S. PGA Championship, local media reported on Tuesday.

The 19-year-old was invited with Spain's

Oosthuizen rallies after slipping off pace

2010-07-23T11:15:16Z

BRO, Sweden (Reuters) - British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen was still in the hunt for a Scandinavian Masters title on Friday to follow his first major win despite slippi...

Oosthuizen waits to see extent of St Andrews lead

2010-07-16T20:15:08Z

ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - Saturday's action at the 150th anniversary British Open stands fascinatingly poised with South African Louis Oosthuizen hoping for the biggest halfway lead for 28 years. Fierce winds at the Old Course on Fri...

Daly, the "Mild Thing", tames St Andrews again

2010-07-15T05:30:13Z

ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - John Daly has become more synonymous with alcoholism, divorces and gambling debts than for his golfing prowess but the reformed hellraiser reminded everyone on Thursday what a sublime player he can be.

The 44-year-old American, a lot lighter and a lot wiser since he won

2010-07-14T15:30:31Z

ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - The relentless march of technology has proved no match for the iconic Old Course at St Andrews, according to Arnold Palmer.

"I think this golf course will weather the storm for many years to come," the 80-year-old, ...

Hole 17 on road to nowhere if strong winds return

2010-07-14T06:00:08Z

ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - British Open organizers will scrap the planned changes to the revered 17th 'Road Hole' if there is a repeat of the strong winds that battered St Andrews at the weekend.

Gusts of up to 50-mph disrupted practice on Sunday and more blustery and showery conditions are expected during the 150th anniversary championship that starts on Thursday...

No temper tantrums this time, says Els

2010-07-13T04:45:16Z

ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - After getting hot under the collar at last month's U.S. Open, Ernie Els knows he needs to revert to being as cool as a cucumber to have any hope of winning his second British Open this week.

"If I can get into position like I...

Woods no closer to winning over adoring public

2010-07-21T13:36:42Z

ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - If only Tiger Woods could bond with fans as well as he did with his caddie on the Old Course practice range on Monday he might find the road to redemption all the more simple.

Instead the beaming face that accompanied shot after crisp shot evaporated when his time was up on his

Rose given chance to show inspired form alongside Tiger

2010-07-12T06:45:09Z

ST ANDREWS, Scotland (Reuters) - Briton Justin Rose was given the chance to show off his inspired form before the biggest galleries for the first two rounds of the British Open at St Andrews after he was paired with Reuters) - If anything can re-ignite Tiger Woods's bid to break Jack Nicklaus's record of 18 major wins it is next week's trip to St Andrews for the 150th anniversary British Open.

The world number one has gone two years since...

Mickelson nine looks to have ended Scottish Open bid

2010-07-09T07:30:07Z

LUSS, Scotland (Reuters) - A quintuple-bogey nine in Friday's second round threatened to bring an abrupt end to world number two Phil Mickelson's Scottish Open on Friday.

The American looked almost certain to miss the cut at Loch Lomond despite a battlin...

Tetchy Tiger dodges personal questions

2010-07-06T09:45:29Z

ADARE, Ireland (Reuters) - A tetchy Tiger Woods was in no mood to field questions about his troubled private life while competing at the JP McManus Invitational Pro-Am on Tuesday.

Five months after publicly apologizing for his string of extra-marital affairs, the ...

Glover and Lehman join U.S. invasion of Scottish Open

2010-06-14T08:45:20Z

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover and 1996 British Open winner Tom Lehman are to join world number two Phil Mickelson on an American invasion of next month's LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - World number one Tiger Woods will launch his bid for a 15th major golf title at next week's U.S. Open in high-profile company with third-ranked Briton Lee Westwood and

American Estes secures late entry for U.S. Open

2010-06-11T18:58:50Z

HOUSTON (Reuters) - PGA Tour veteran Bob Estes earned one of the last two spots for next week's U.S. Open when he won the weather-delayed sectional qualifier at The Woodlands near Houston on Tuesday.

Estes carded rounds of 69 and 67 for an eight-under total ...

Woods 10 back after second round at Memorial

2010-06-04T13:00:27Z

DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - World number one Tiger Woods will make the cut at the Memorial tournament but will end the second round Friday at least 10 strokes off the lead.

In past years a 10-stroke deficit at the midway point would be cause for concern, but these days Woods has to take heart that he will at l...

Muirfield Village in Ohio to host 2013 Presidents Cup

2010-06-11T18:58:18Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, will host the Presidents Cup in 2013, when the biennial competition returns to the United States, the DUBLIN, Ohio (Reuters) - The PGA Tour should put to rest an idea to force golfers to play in a greater number of lower-profile events each season, Jack Nicklaus, the host of this week's Memorial tournament, said on Tuesday.

According to Nicklaus, whose tou...

Johnson seals victory at Colonial by three shots

2010-06-11T18:58:05Z

FORT WORTH, Texas (Reuters) - American Zach Johnson sank four long-range birdie putts over the closing stretch to overhaul British pacesetter Brian Davis for a three-shot victory at the Colonial Invitational Sunday.

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Top ranking still elusive for Mickelson after missed cut

2010-06-11T18:57:59Z

FORT WORTH, Texas (Reuters) - A week that began with Phil Mickelson eyeing the top spot in the world rankings ended prematurely on Friday when he missed the cut by a significant margin at the Colonial Invitational.

On an ideal day for scoring at MIAMI (Reuters) - Tiger Woods will return to the PGA Tour to defend his title at next week's Memorial tournament in Dublin, Ohio, the American world number one said on Wednesday.

The 14-times major champion has not com...

Tiger Woods to make return at Memorial: report

2010-06-11T18:57:53Z

(Reuters) - Tiger Woods will return to competition at next week's Memorial Tournament after a layoff due to a neck injury, the Golf Channel reported on Monday.

The world number one withdrew from the final round of the

Australia's Day wins Byron Nelson by two shots

2010-06-11T18:57:37Z

IRVING, Texas (Reuters) - Australian Jason Day survived a final hole bogey to win the Byron Nelson Championship on Sunday.

Day carded 72 to finish at 10-under-par 270 at the Four Seasons TPC, two strokes ahead of Americans Blake Adams, Texas (Reuters) - PGA Tour rookie Rickie Fowler will have one eye firmly fixed on world ranking points when he competes in this week's Byron Nelson Championship at the MIAMI (Reuters) - Tiger Woods has added the July 15-18 British Open to his playing schedule for this year, though he is still sidelined with a lingering neck injury.

According to his website (http://web.tigerwoods.com), the American world number one ...

Australian Scott ends two-year drought with Texas Open win

2010-06-11T18:57:06Z

HOUSTON (Reuters) - Australian Adam Scott ended a two-year victory drought by shooting rounds of 66 and 67 on Sunday to win the rain-hit Texas Open at TPC San Antonio.

Scott, who was one-under-par for the tournament after his first three ho...

Woods expects full recovery from neck pain

2010-06-11T18:57:03Z

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Tiger Woods expects to make a full recovery from his lingering neck injury after an MRI scan on Wednesday revealed an inflamed facet joint, but he gave no indication as to when he would return.

The world number one, forced to withdraw from the final round of last week's Reuters) - Former Masters champion Zach Johnson is viewing this week's Texas Open in San Antonio as a fresh challenge, though he will be bidding to emulate Arnold Palmer by winning th...

Woods unsure when he will play again

2010-06-11T18:56:49Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tiger Woods is unsure when he will play golf again after a painful neck injury forced him to quit the Players Championship in Florida on Sunday.

The world number one said he would undergo scans this week to determine th...

No Sawgrass pressure for confident front runner Westwood

2010-06-12T05:02:55Z

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Britain's Lee Westwood has featured regularly at the top of leaderboards in golf's biggest events and he exuded confidence on Saturday after retaining control ...

Westwood edges ahead at Sawgrass as Woods battles to a 71

2010-06-11T18:56:12Z

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Britain's Lee Westwood grabbed an early one-shot lead in the Players Championship

Singh flourishes at sunny Sawgrass as back pain eases

2010-09-01T12:18:47Z

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Soaring temperatures gave Vijay Singh reason to smile at the Players Championship on Thursday as the lingering back problems that have plague...

Montgomerie relaxes stance on playing in key British events

2010-06-11T18:55:44Z

TURIN, Italy (Reuters) - Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie has relaxed his stance on potential team members playing in three key British events before Europe meet Unite...

Kim withdraws from Players Championship with thumb injury

2010-06-11T18:55:37Z

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida (Reuters) - Anthony Kim, one of the hottest players on the U.S. Tour, has withdrawn from this week's Players Championship because of an injured left thum...

Mickelson could topple Woods as world number one on Sunday

2010-06-11T18:55:36Z

LONDON (Reuters) - Tiger Woods's 258-week reign as world number one could be ended by fellow American Phil Mickelson on Sunday.

Woods, who recently returned to golf after a break of five months following revelations about extra-marital affairs, missed the cut as a professional for only the sixth time at l...

Monday qualifier Mayfair leads Mickelson at Quail Hollow

2010-06-11T18:55:25Z

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Billy Mayfair shot a one-under par 71 to take a two-stroke lead after the third round of the Quail Hollow Championship on Saturday and give himself every chance of becoming the first Monda...

Tiger Woods misses cut for only sixth time as a professional

2010-06-11T18:55:16Z

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Tiger Woods missed the cut for only the sixth time as a professional after carding a woeful second-round 79, seven over, at the Quail Hollow Championship on Friday.

The world number one ...

Woods misses cut for only sixth time as a professional

2010-06-11T18:55:15Z

The world number one ...

I'm not best in world, but not far off, says Westwood

2010-06-11T18:55:03Z

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Lee Westwood has never been one to blow his own trumpet, so he was pleased to have an opportunity on Tuesday to clarify a recent comment in which he appeared to claim he was the world's best golfer.

After finishing runner-up to Reuters) - Jason Bohn took a two-shot lead into the final round of the weather-delayed New Orleans Classic in Avondale, Louisiana on Sunday after carding a one-under-par 71 in the third round earlier in ...

Bohn takes charge in New Orleans, Duval three back

2010-06-11T18:54:54Z

HOUSTON (Reuters) - American Jason Bohn wielded a red-hot putter to charge two shots clear in the New Orleans Classic first round in Avondale, Louisiana on Thursday with former world number one SEOUL (Reuters) - Australian Marcus Fraser was the clubhouse leader after fog wrecked the opening round of the $2.9 million Ballantine's Championship on Thursday, leaving more than a third of field yet to hit a shot.

Six hours and 10 minutes of play were lost in total when fog descended on the European and Asian Tour c...

Late birdie puts Furyk a stroke in front at Hilton Head

2010-06-11T18:54:30Z

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Jim Furyk coolly rolled in an 11-foot birdie putt at the last to break one shot clear of a congested leaderboard in Saturday's third round of the Heritage Classic in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

With the ocean breezes tugging at ...

Masters flop Furyk perks up at Hilton Head

2010-06-11T18:54:29Z

ATLANTA (Reuters) - There were no U.S. Masters blues for Jim Furyk as the straight-hitting American moved into a three-way tie for the lead in Friday's second round of the Heritage Classic in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

A week after comfortably mis...

Hilton Head ideal venue for Cink after Masters letdown

2010-06-11T18:54:19Z

ATLANTA (Reuters) - The age-old belief that opposites attract has given Stewart Cink an extra jolt of confidence for this week's Heritage Classic where he will try to rebound from his missed cut at the U.S. Masters.

American Cink has long relished the relaxed atmo...

Mickelson's wonder shot from the trees at Augusta

2010-04-12T20:15:25Z

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Phil Mickelson delivered a dazzling array of breath-taking shots en route to a third U.S. Masters title but his magical six-iron at the par-five 13th in Sunday's final round will live longest in the memory.

Facing a four-foot gap between two pine trees after a wayward drive, Mickelson...

Louis Oosthuizen wins Masters Par-Three, shoulders the curse

2010-06-12T16:08:17Z

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Favorites for the 2010 U.S. Masters title heaved a collective sigh of relief when Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa won the Par-Three contest on Wednesday and shouldered the weight of its fabled curse.

While golfers enjoyed so...

Jack Nicklaus to join Palmer for first Masters tee shots

2010-04-06T17:45:07Z

AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Six-times champion Jack Nicklaus said the time was right to join four-times winner Arnold Palmer for the ceremonial first tee shots at this year's Masters starting on Thursday at

Wife lovelier but PGA win no guarantee of more Yang success

2010-06-12T05:02:04Z

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Yang Yong-eun's major triumph last year made his wife look lovelier and his children sweeter but was no guarantee of future success, the South Korean said ahead of this week's U.S. Masters.

Yang out-dueled Tiger Woods to win the

Molder hopes to parlay Houston lead into Masters invite

2010-06-11T18:54:01Z

HUMBLE, Texas (Reuters) - American Bryce Molder has never won on the PGA tour, but if the golfer can maintain his lead at the Shell Houston Open he will earn an invite to nex...

Tiger Woods ready for media spotlight at Masters, says Player

2010-03-31T05:45:19Z

RANCHO MIRAGE, California (Reuters) - Tiger Woods will not be distracted by the intense media scrutiny when he steps into the unknown at next week's U.S. Masters, according to golfing great Gary Player.

Wikileaks Berkeley

2010-12-14T22:31:11Z

Beverly Dove holds a sign as she speaks during a city council meeting in Berkeley, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010. The council in this famously liberal city is considering a resolution Tuesday night bestowing hero status on Pfc. Bradley Manning, the soldier at the center of the

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