Sports / Golf

Holders Europe take control 15 Dec 2012 - 02:49 am

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei: Holders Europe raced into an early lead on the opening day of the Royal Trophy yesterday with Jose Maria...

Monty says Asians will do well at majors 12 Dec 2012 - 12:47 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Scottish great Colin Montgomerie has backed Asia to produce half-a-dozen Major-winners over the next 10 years as the region’s golfers emerge...

Schwartzel cruises to win 10 Dec 2012 - 05:56 am

CHONBURI, Thailand: Charl Schwartzel decimated a star field at the Thailand Golf Championship yesterday, cruising to an 11-shot victory and ending a miserable...

Senior masters weather to clinch Aussie Open title 10 Dec 2012 - 05:55 am

SYDNEY: Peter Senior drew on all his experience from 34 years as a professional golfer to master galeforce winds and win the Australian...

Bubba eyes major title next season 10 Dec 2012 - 05:54 am

Chonburi, Thailand: Masters champion Bubba Watson said yesterday he is desperate to win another major, with a defence of his Augusta crown in...

Al Kaabi triumphs at Qatargas Golf Open 10 Dec 2012 - 05:46 am

Doha: Saleh Al Kaabi was declared the overall winner with 42 points at the Qatargas annual Golf Open tournament that was held at...

Schwartzel goes five clear 09 Dec 2012 - 01:19 am

Charl Schwartzel of South Africa acknowledges the crowd on the third green during the third round of Thailand Golf Championship at Amata Spring...

Feng claims Ladies Masters title 09 Dec 2012 - 01:19 am

Dubai: Feng Shanshan came into the the 500,000 euros Dubai Ladies Masters as the highest ranked player in the field and she proved...

Senden leads Aussie Open by two shots 09 Dec 2012 - 01:18 am

SYDNEY: Australian John Senden holed an eagle and two birdies on his back nine holes yesterday to lead England’s Justin Rose by two...

Flawless Schwartzel extends lead in Thailand 07 Dec 2012 - 11:55 pm

Sergio Garcia of Spain uses an umbrella to shield himself from rain on a fairway during the second round of the Thailand Golf...

Senden takes early lead 07 Dec 2012 - 12:47 am

SYDNEY: Australian John Senden enjoyed calm morning conditions to fire a six-under-par 66 for a two-shot lead over world number four Justin Rose...

Schwartzel leads in Thailand 07 Dec 2012 - 12:46 am

Chonburi, Thailand: Charl Schwartzel banished the injury woes that have marred his season to take the overnight lead at the Thailand Golf Championship...

Asian Tour could face further legal challenges: Lawyers 07 Dec 2012 - 12:45 am

SINGAPORE: The Asian Tour could face further legal proceedings from disgruntled golfers in the wake of losing a restraint of trade case last...

Defending champ Westwood braced for strong field test 06 Dec 2012 - 12:27 am

BANGKOK: Defending champion Lee Westwood returns to the Thailand Golf Championship yesterday hoping to recapture his imperious form of last year in a...

Rose and Scott to face off at Aussie Open 06 Dec 2012 - 12:26 am

SYDNEY: England’s Justin Rose and Adam Scott of Australia will face off in a mouth-watering pairing in the opening two rounds of the...

Watson against Games golf 05 Dec 2012 - 12:43 am

SYDNEY: Golf has no place in the Olympics and its inclusion is contributing to the dilution of the importance of the sport’s major...

McDowell ends title drought 04 Dec 2012 - 01:05 am

THOUSAND OAKS, California: Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell ended a two-year victory drought yesterday with a three-shot triumph in the World Challenge hosted by...

Thai teen shares LPGA Q-school top spot 04 Dec 2012 - 01:05 am

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida: Thai teenager Moriya Jutanugarn tied for first place with Canadian Rebecca Lee-Bentham in the LPGA qualifying tournament yesterday, and said...