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Pursuit of Nicklaus weighed on Woods: Haney

Wed February 29, 2012, 02:07 PM

Tiger Woods began to lose some of his swagger back in 2007 as he chased Jack Nicklaus's all-time record of 18 majors and once considered giving up golf to join the elite US Navy SEALS.

Summerhays seizes PGA Mayakoba Classic lead

Sun February 26, 2012, 01:23 AM

Daniel Summerhays fired a four-under par 67 to grab a two-stroke lead over Chris Stroud heading into the final round of the US PGA Tour's Mayakoba Golf Classic.

Westwood, McIlroy reach Match Play golf quarters

Sat February 25, 2012, 03:39 AM

Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood remain on track for a semi-final showdown and a chance at the world No. 1 ranking after comfortable wins in the third round of the WGC Match Play Championship.

Whiteford snatches golf lead in Avantha Masters

Fri February 17, 2012, 02:57 PM

Peter Whiteford of Scotland shot a second-round four-under par 68 in chilly, overcast conditions to take a two-stroke lead in the $2.4 million Avantha Masters on Friday.

World No. 1 Tseng eyes Thailand golf title

Wed February 15, 2012, 03:50 PM

World number one Yani Tseng will be looking to reignite her winning streak as she defends her title at the Honda LPGA Thailand this week after disappointment in Australia.

Masters golf quest motivates Ernie Els

Wed February 15, 2012, 02:41 AM

Ernie Els is on a quest to book his berth for the first major championship of 2012, and said the challenge of securing a Masters place is powerful early-season motivation.

Spain's Cabrera-Bello wins Dubai Desert golf

Sun February 12, 2012, 03:03 PM

Rafael Cabrera-Bello became the third consecutive Spanish winner of the $2.5 million Dubai Desert Classic when he won on Sunday with a final-round four-under par 68.

Alvaro Quiros set for Dubai golf hat-trick bid

Thu February 09, 2012, 05:28 AM

The spotlight will be firmly on defending champion Alvaro Quiros as he bids for a unique hat-trick at the Dubai Desert Classic, which begins at the Majlis course of Emirates Golf Club from Thursday.

Woods upbeat after Abu Dhabi golf challenge

Mon January 30, 2012, 02:51 AM

Tiger Woods was heading home to Florida with a mixed report card from his first foray into the 2012 golf season at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.

Woods, McIlroy poised for Gulf challenge

Sat January 28, 2012, 08:39 AM

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy were paired together for the third straight day at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship on Saturday.

Stanley seizes solo lead at Farmers Insurance Open golf

Sat January 28, 2012, 02:37 AM

Kyle Stanley shook off a double-bogey to card a second-round 68 on the Torrey Pines South Course, taking sole possession of the lead in the US PGA Tour's Farmers Insurance Open.

Asian golf events could gain higher US PGA profile

Thu January 26, 2012, 02:57 AM

A new plan to change qualifying for the US PGA Tour which would have seasons starting late in a calendar year with early season events in Asia has been a hot topic at this week's Farmers Insurance Open.

Tiger Woods welcomed back but not feared

Wed January 25, 2012, 02:21 PM

Tiger Woods may be back in the mix but, although his return is welcomed by the men who replaced him at the top, there is no sense of trepidation among them.

I'm in best shape for a decade, says Tiger Woods

Tue January 24, 2012, 11:31 AM

Former world number one Tiger Woods says he is in the best shape physically at the start of the season in more than a decade as he arrived in the UAE capital for the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.

Villegas, Toms share first round US PGA lead

Fri January 20, 2012, 02:20 AM

Camilo Villegas and David Toms delivered bogey-free nine-under rounds to share a one-shot lead after the first round of the US PGA Tour's $5.6 million Humana Challenge.

DeLaet grabs PGA Sony Open first-round lead

Fri January 13, 2012, 05:24 AM

An eagle and a birdie-birdie finish helped Canada's Graham DeLaet grab the first-round lead in the $5.5 million Sony Open, the first full-field event of the US PGA Tour season.

Sizzling 63 gives Stricker lead at Kapalua golf

Sun January 08, 2012, 04:59 AM

Steve Stricker fired a 10-under par 63 to take a five-shot lead at the halfway stage of the US PGA Tour's season-opening Tournament of Champions.

Bradley among 28 to tee off in Hawaii opener

Sat December 31, 2011, 07:03 PM

Keegan Bradley, who captured last August's PGA Championship and the 2011 US PGA Rookie of the Year award, will be among 28 players in next week's season opening Tournament of Champions.

Furyk among 11 to book Masters trip

Mon December 19, 2011, 08:31 PM

American Jim Furyk, the 2003 US Open winner, was among 11 golfers to secure a trip to the 2012 Masters by finishing among the year-end top 50 in the world golf rankings issued on Monday.

Teen sensation Thompson wins Dubai Masters golf

Sat December 17, 2011, 02:04 PM

American teen Alexis Thompson was simply sensational on the back nine of Saturday's final round as she won the Dubai Ladies Masters by four shots to become the youngest professional winner on the Ladies European Tour.

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