Golf News
Player wants anchoring clubs banned on Jan. 1
ESPN - 29 Nov 2012 23:55
Nine-time major champion Gary Player believes the USGA/R&A ruling on Wednesday that banned the anchoring of clubs during a golf swing simply didn't go far enough.
Parry Cruises to Victory at European Tour School
The New York Times - 29 Nov 2012 22:17
John Parry became the fourth consecutive English winner of the European Tour's qualifying school when he romped to a four-shot victory at the PGA Catalunya course in Girona, northern Spain on Thursday.
Haas and Colsaerts Share Lead at Tricky Sun City
The New York Times - 29 Nov 2012 19:41
American Bill Haas and Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts shared the first-round lead at the Sun City Golf Challenge after posting two-under-par rounds of 70 in tough conditions on Thursday.
Parry wins European Q-School
Sky Sports - 29 Nov 2012 17:35
England's John Parry is back in the big time after winning European Tour Qualifying School at PGA Catalunya.
Colsaerts shares Nedbank lead
Sky Sports - 29 Nov 2012 16:14
Belgian Ryder Cup star Nicolas Colsaerts shares the lead with American Bill Haas after day one of the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa.
A Ban on Anchors, a Long Way to Go
The New York Times - 29 Nov 2012 11:05
The putt was meaningless because it was the final hole of a pro-am in what amounts to an 18-man exhibition at the end of the year, even though ranking points are available at the World Challenge. But it was hard not to l...
California return pleases GMac
Sky Sports - 29 Nov 2012 10:11
Graeme McDowell admits he is delighted to be back in California this week to contest the World Challenge event, hosted by Tiger Woods.
Snedeker to End 'Crazy Year' With No. 1 Hopes
The New York Times - 29 Nov 2012 05:36
Brandt Snedeker will end what has been a "crazy year" of golfing success at this week's World Challenge with one eye already turned toward a 2013 campaign of even greater achievement.
Anchoring Ban Proposal Welcomed by Most Players at Sherwood
The New York Times - 29 Nov 2012 04:30
Wednesday's proposal by golf's rulemakers for a ban on long putters being anchored to the body was mainly welcomed by players at this week's World Challenge, though some expressed disappointment.
LeBrun sets early PGA Q-school pace with 64
ESPN - 29 Nov 2012 02:40
Steve LeBrun shot an 8-under 64 on Wednesday on PGA West's Stadium Course to take the first-round lead in the PGA Tour qualifying tournament.
Steve LeBrun Leads PGA Tour Q-School
The New York Times - 29 Nov 2012 02:31
Steve LeBrun shot an 8-under 64 on Wednesday on PGA West's Stadium Course to take the first-round lead in the PGA Tour qualifying tournament.
Harig: When will pros make anchoring switch?
ESPN - 29 Nov 2012 01:39
Switch now or switch later? That's the question several of golf's biggest names have to decide for when to end anchoring their putters, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Two-time LPGA winner Diaz 2 back at Q-school
ESPN - 29 Nov 2012 01:06
Kathleen Ekey, Moriya Jutanugarn and Kim Welch shot 4-under 68 on Wednesday to share the lead after the first round of the LPGA Tour qualifying tournament.
PGA Tour Confidential Extra: USGA, R&A ban anchored putting stroke
Golf.com - 29 Nov 2012 00:01
SI Golf Group The USGA and R&A announced a ban on the anchored putting stroke, which will begin in 2016. Was it the right decision? Our panel debates in a special weekend edition of our roundtable.