Golf News
Mickelson Shoots 60 at Phoenix Open
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2013 23:19
Phil Mickelson missed out on a 59 by a fraction of an inch Thursday in the Phoenix Open.
Huge endorsement contract with Nike validates Rory McIlroy's place in the game
Golf.com - 31 Jan 2013 20:54
A huge endorsement contract with Nike not only validated Rory McIlroy's place in the game but also completed his transition from guileless phenom to full-blown adult with both hands firmly on the wheel of his career, wri...
Sterne spurred on by Ernie
Sky Sports - 31 Jan 2013 19:12
Richard Sterne admits the thought of breaking compatriot Ernie Els' course record crossed his mind during his stunning opening round of 62 at the Dubai Desert Classic.
Sterne shoots 10-under 62 to lead in Dubai
ESPN - 31 Jan 2013 18:06
Richard Sterne nearly broke the course record at the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday, shooting 10-under 62 in the first round to finish one shot ahead of Stephen Gallacher.
Singh pulls out of Phoenix, cites back injury
ESPN - 31 Jan 2013 17:48
Vijay Singh withdrew from the Phoenix Open on Thursday, a day after saying he used deer-antler spray and was "absolutely shocked" that it may contain a banned substance.
Sterne Shoots 10-Under 62 to Lead in Dubai
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2013 17:46
Richard Sterne nearly broke the course record at the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday, shooting 10-under 62 in the first round to finish one shot ahead of Stephen Gallacher.
O'Meara: Singh should be punished for doping
ESPN - 31 Jan 2013 17:44
Mark O'Meara doesn't think Vijay Singh would ever try to cheat but still believes the Fijian should be suspended "for a couple of months" by the PGA Tour for admitting he used a deer-antler spray that contains a banned s...
Vijay Singh Withdraws From Phoenix Open
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2013 17:40
Vijay Singh withdrew from the Phoenix Open on Thursday, a day after saying he used deer-antler spray and was "absolutely shocked" that it may contain a banned substance.
Storming start from Sterne
Sky Sports - 31 Jan 2013 16:02
South African Richard Sterne shot the lowest round of his European Tour career to lead after the opening day of the Dubai Desert Classic.
Sterne Leaves Westwood and O'Meara Trailing in His Wake
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2013 12:57
South Africa's Richard Sterne fired a scintillating 10-under-par 62 in the Dubai Desert Classic first round on Thursday to overshadow a fine start to the season by world number eight Lee Westwood.
O'Meara Says Singh Should Be Punished for Doping
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2013 12:12
Mark O'Meara says Vijay Singh should be suspended "for a couple of months" by the PGA Tour after he admitted he used a deer-antler spray that contains a banned substance.
Bob Charles Admits Using Deer-Antler Spray
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2013 09:24
Former British Open winner Bob Charles of New Zealand says he used and promoted a banned deer-antler spray for more than 20 years and is surprised to learn it contains a substance that violates golf's doping protocols.
Leaner and Lighter Bubba Set for PGA Return
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2013 05:39
Masters champion Bubba Watson will be much leaner and lighter than usual when he returns to PGA Tour action at this week's Phoenix Open after pulling out before the start of last week's event in San Diego because of flu.
Bubba Squeamish About Deer-Antler Spray
The New York Times - 31 Jan 2013 02:57
Bubba Watson wants no part of deer-antler spray. The name alone makes the Masters champion a bit squeamish.