Finchem memo supporting Elkington seen as bias

2010-06-11T18:53:43Z

PGA Tour backs Elkington's standing, sending memo to tournaments; 2 players question Finchem

PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem sent a memo to tournament directors to explain why Steve Elkington needed invitations to get into tournaments this year. At least two players criticized Finchem for favoritism.<...

PGA Tour chief has answer to Tiger question

2010-06-12T05:00:50Z

PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem dropped a subtle hint Sunday that he knows when Tiger Woods will return to competitive golf following his layoff after revelations of adultery.

During an interview with American television network NBC, Finchem was asked whether ...

The party's on, a little late, at Phoenix Open

2010-06-11T18:35:29Z

Mickelson ready as party starts a bit later than usual at Phoenix Open

The party's on a bit later than usual and with a new title sponsor at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

Formerly the FBR Open, the raucous event drew more than a half-million fans last year. A scheduling conflict pushed the tournament back, for this year only, from its usual Super Bowl week date.

Ryder Cup throws a wrench in playoff schedule

2010-06-11T18:34:51Z

Tour trying to decide when to take a playoff break in Ryder Cup year

Tiger Woods played so much golf during the FedEx Cup playoffs that he is laying off cardio work this week with hopes of putting on some weight he lost over the last month.

Just wait until next year, with a trip to With marketing budgets trimmed, Finchem bracing for loss of sponsors and some events

Even as the economy shows signs of recovering, PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said Wednesday that shrinking marketing budgets of major companies could lead to the loss of title sponsors, and possibly some tournaments.

The PGA Tour schedule for 2010 is not expected to be f...

Bridgestone extends sponsorship of WGC event until 2014

2010-06-11T18:38:11Z

AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) - Title sponsorship of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational has been extended for a further four years, keeping the elite World Golf Championships (WGC) event at

PGA paints rosy picture despite sagging economy

2010-06-11T18:40:02Z

Global economic setbacks have left PGA tournaments struggling for sponsorship, but US PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said on Wednesday his circuit is ahead of financial expectations.

"This is very hard, but comparatively I th...

Tiger feeling groovy over new spin control move

2010-06-11T18:40:06Z

Top-ranked Tiger Woods is looking forward to new rules adopted on Tuesday by the US PGA Tour that will limit grooves on irons starting next year, making it tougher to spin the golf ball.

US PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem decided to move forward with the change in time ...

Tiger could enjoy extra edge as new groove hits PGA in 2010

2010-06-11T18:40:06Z

World number one Tiger Woods is looking forward to new rules adopted on Tuesday by the US PGA Tour that will limit grooves on irons starting next year, making it tougher to spin the golf ball.

US PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem decided to move forward with the change in...

Tour to go ahead with groove changes

2010-06-11T18:40:06Z

New grooves in irons to take effect in January

PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem didn't have to spin this one. He made it clear Tuesday that the tour will go along next year with a new rule that changes the grooves in irons and wedges.

The U.S. Golf Association and Ro...

Phoenix tourney sponsor bows out as US tour copes with downturn

2010-06-11T18:51:16Z

The Phoenix Open, the fourth-oldest tournament on the USPGA Tour calendar, is losing title sponsor FBR after 2010, tour commissioner Tim Finchem said Tuesday.

"FBR is not going to continue beyond 2010," Finchem said, calling it one of the "bumps in the road" that the tour had begun to encounter in the economic downturn.

While the tour sounded an upbeat note at the sta...

Tour out another sponsor, prepares for more bumps

2010-06-11T18:51:18Z

FBR to end title sponsorship in Phoenix as PGA prepares for more trouble

Not even the biggest gallery in golf could keep the PGA Tour from losing another title sponsor.

Commissioner Tim Finchem an...

Finchem: tour cutting costs, but not work force

2010-06-11T18:45:27Z

Tour commissioner says preparing for bad economy means no layoffs yet

The PGA Tour does not plan to cut its work force as other sports organizations have done, commissioner Tim Finchem said Saturday in reflecting on what he called a solid financial performance in golf.

Finchem said the tour has cut travel, entertainment and other costs in trying to add to it...

Golf reluctantly OKs anti-doping policy

2010-09-09T22:22:27Z

Leaders of Golf Organizations Reluctantly Approve Anti-Doping Policy

Golf begrudgingly joined the new world of sport Thursday when leaders from its most influential organizations signed off on an anti-doping policy with hopes of proving its players are clean.

Drug testing could begin as early as next spring, although details such as when to test and any penalties are still being worked out.

"But for the problems in other sports, I doubt we would be at ...

Tiger Woods Golf

2010-06-11T19:16:00Z

FILE - This Feb. 17, 2009, photo provided by the Tiger Woods family shows, Sam, Elin, Tiger, and Charlie Woods, from left, and their dogs Yogi, left, and Taz posing in Orlando, Fla. Golf's biggest star on Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, will address the shocking and sor...

Northern Trust Open Golf

2010-06-11T19:51:02Z

PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem, right, and pro golfer Phil Mickelson greet each other as Mickelson arrives and Finchem leaves a news conference on the Pro-Am day of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the

Finchem Speaks Golf

2010-06-11T19:54:21Z

FILE - This is a May 13, 2009, file photo showing PGA Commissioner Tim Finchem talking during a PGA tour news conference at the National Press Club in Washington. Finchem says Tiger Woods, right, holding the trophy with PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem, after Woods won the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament in Akron,

Presidents Cup Golf

2010-06-11T19:57:31Z

United States captain Fred Couples, left, receives the Presidents Cup trophy from PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem at Harding Park Golf Course Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) <...

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