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Scott holds off Poulter to win Masters 19 Nov 2012 - 03:10 pm

MELBOURNE: Adam Scott donned his first Australian Masters gold winner’s jacket when he beat England’s Ian Poulter by four shots yesterday and said...

Stenson clinches South African Open 19 Nov 2012 - 03:10 pm

Johannesburg: Sweden’s Henrik Stenson claimed the South African Open at the Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate yesterday, helping him to qualify for the...

Coetzee sets course record in SA Open 18 Nov 2012 - 01:09 am

Ekurhuleni, South Africa: South African George Coetzee hit a course-record 63 at the Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate to end the third round...

Jimenez grabs share of HK lead on the third day 18 Nov 2012 - 12:47 am

HONG KONG: Spanish veteran Miguel Angel Jimenez, bidding to become the oldest player to win on the European Tour, grabbed a share of...

Poulter leads Scott by one in Australian Masters 18 Nov 2012 - 12:47 am

MELBOURNE: Defending champion Ian Poulter jumped to a one-stroke lead yesterday and was poised for a final round battle with world number five...

Guyatt holds Masters lead as Scott hovers 17 Nov 2012 - 02:46 am

MELBOURNE: Surprise leader Matthew Guyatt was two shots in front at the halfway stage of the Australian Masters yesterday but top-ranked rival Adam...

Unknown Spaniard upstages McIlroy 16 Nov 2012 - 12:04 pm

HONG KONG: Spain’s Javier Colomo, ranked outside the world’s top 500, upstaged Rory McIlroy and compatriot Miguel Angel Jimenez to grab the first-round...

Guyatt takes early lead at Australian Masters 16 Nov 2012 - 12:04 pm

MELBOURNE: Defending champion Ian Poulter and Adam Scott fired an ominous warning to their rivals yesterday, carding 67s to lurk just two shots...

Beljan claims maiden Tour title in Florida 13 Nov 2012 - 08:32 am

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida: Charlie Beljan capped a wild week with an emotional first US PGA Tour victory yesterday, posting a two-stroke triumph...

Woods won’t dominate golf again: Faldo 12 Nov 2012 - 08:06 am

LONDON: Tiger Woods’ chances of surpassing Jack Nicklaus’ record of 18 major titles were ruined by his extra-marital affairs, according to British golfing...

Manassero wins Singapore Open 12 Nov 2012 - 07:41 am

SINGAPORE: Italian teenager Matteo Manassero holed a 12-foot eagle putt on the third play-off hole to claim a dramatic victory over South Africa’s...

Beljan shakes off health scare to keep Florida lead 12 Nov 2012 - 07:25 am

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida: Charlie Beljan shook off an uncomfortable night in hospital, firing a one-under par 71 yesterday to stay atop the...

Bjorn takes slender lead 11 Nov 2012 - 08:18 am

SINGAPORE: Thomas Bjorn proved a master of consistency to grab a one-shot lead before darkness descended to halt the Singapore Open third round...

Stanford on top in Mexico 11 Nov 2012 - 08:18 am

GUADALAJARA, Mexico: American Angela Stanford fired four birdies in a row on her way to a five-under par 67 yesterday to seize the...

Beljan taken to hospital after taking PGA lead 11 Nov 2012 - 08:17 am

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida: PGA rookie Charlie Beljan was hospitalised with shortness of breath and an elevated heart rate yesterday after firing an...

Storms threaten to ruin McIlroy’s money bid 10 Nov 2012 - 06:12 am

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks with his girlfriend Danish Caroline Wozniacki during the second round of the Barclays Singapore Open in Singapore,...

Wie shares lead with Kung and Stanford 10 Nov 2012 - 06:12 am

GUADALAJARA, Mexico: Michelle Wie had six birdies in a six-under 66 yesterday to seize a share of the first round lead in the...

Bjorn leads rain-hit Singapore Open 09 Nov 2012 - 12:49 pm

SINGAPORE: Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn held a one-shot clubhouse lead in the $6m Barclays Singapore Open yesterday as a thunderstorm halted play with half...