Golf News
Garcia Laments Low Scoring as Shoulder Pain Flares Up
The New York Times - 1 Feb 2013 13:24
Most golfers would do anything for birdies and eagles on their scorecards but Ryder Cup hero Sergio Garcia could have done without them as it forced him to keep playing with a sore shoulder in the Dubai Desert Classic on...
South Africa's new big-money tournament on hold
ESPN - 1 Feb 2013 20:32
The South African golf tournament claiming to be among the richest anywhere outside the United States and a challenger to some of the world's top events has been indefinitely postponed.
South Africa's New Big-Money Tournament on Hold
The New York Times - 1 Feb 2013 20:13
The South African golf tournament claiming to be among the richest anywhere outside the United States and a challenger to some of the world's top events has been indefinitely postponed.
Sterne Stays One Clear in Dubai as Westwood Loses Ground
The New York Times - 1 Feb 2013 17:45
South Africa's Richard Sterne maintained his one-shot advantage at the halfway stage of the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday with a birdie on the 18th as world number eight Lee Westwood slipped six shots back.
Sterne leads by 1 shot in Dubai, Garcia 3 back
ESPN - 1 Feb 2013 17:10
Overnight leader Richard Sterne made a birdie on the 18th hole Friday to take a one-shot lead over Thorbjorn Olesen and two others after the second round of the Dubai Desert Classic.
Olesen targets Dubai victory
Sky Sports - 1 Feb 2013 17:01
Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen hopes he can kick-start a two-win season by capturing the Dubai Desert Classic this weekend.
Sterne Leads by 1 Shot in Dubai, Garcia 3 Back
The New York Times - 1 Feb 2013 16:58
Overnight leader Richard Sterne made a birdie on the 18th hole Friday to take a one-shot lead over Thorbjorn Olesen and two others after the second round of the Dubai Desert Classic.
Birdie keeps Sterne in front
Sky Sports - 1 Feb 2013 15:29
Richard Sterne couldn't reproduce his day one magic but still has his nose in front at the halfway mark of the Dubai Desert Classic.
Mickelson Shoots 60 at Phoenix Open
The New York Times - 1 Feb 2013 12:01
Phil Mickelson thought his 25-footer for a 59 was going in. So did caddie Jim Mackay, playing partners Jason Dufner and Rickie Fowler, and the fans packed around the ninth green at TPC Scottsdale.
Walshe Takes 1-Stroke Australian Masters Lead
The New York Times - 1 Feb 2013 10:49
American Alison Walshe birdied the 17th hole in an opening-round 6-under 66 that gave her a one-stroke lead over Jessica Korda at the Australian Ladies Masters at Royal Pines on Friday.
Mickelson agony over 59 putt
Sky Sports - 1 Feb 2013 09:56
Phil Mickelson says he was convinced his putt for a first-round 59 in the Waste Management Phoenix Open was heading straight into the centre of the hole.
Mickelson ecstatic at 60
Sky Sports - 1 Feb 2013 08:01
Phil Mickelson went agonisingly close to becoming the sixth player in PGA Tour history to card a 59 after a stunning day at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Snedeker and Co Have Low-Scoring Fun Watching Phil
The New York Times - 1 Feb 2013 05:03
While Phil Mickelson grabbed the spotlight in stunning style at the Phoenix Open on Thursday, FedExCup champion Brandt Snedeker and his two playing partners relished a low-scoring day in the Arizona sunshine during the o...
Missed putt costs Mickelson a magical 59
Chicago Tribune - 1 Feb 2013 00:55Harig: Phil Mickelson nearly joins '59' club
ESPN - 1 Feb 2013 00:53
On the cusp of shooting 59, Phil Mickelson's near-historic opening round at the Waste Management Phoenix Open provided a welcome distraction after a turbulent few weeks in golf, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Mickelson Comes Up Tantalizingly Short in Bid for 59
The New York Times - 1 Feb 2013 00:18
Phil Mickelson fell agonizingly short in a spectacular bid to become the sixth player to dip under 60 on the PGA Tour when his birdie putt for a magical 59 horseshoed out at the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Arizona on Thu...
Singh Withdraws From Phoenix Open
The New York Times - 1 Feb 2013 00:18
Vijay Singh pulled out of the Phoenix Open on Thursday before the start of the first round, a day after admitting he had used deer antler spray which contains an ingredient banned by the PGA Tour.