Golf News
BRIEF: Rain, snow force postponement at Match Play
Chicago Tribune - 20 Feb 2013 23:04Snow stops play in the desert
Sky Sports - 20 Feb 2013 21:55
A deluge of snow meant just four hours of play was possible on day one of the Accenture Match Play Championship in usually sunny Arizona.
Play Suspended at Match Play Due to Snow
The New York Times - 20 Feb 2013 20:57
Play was suspended at 11.07 local (1.07 p.m. ET) because of driving rain and snow in the opening round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship on Wednesday.
Port named U.S. Curtis Cup captain for 2014
ESPN - 20 Feb 2013 20:42
Two-time U.S. Curtis Cup player Ellen Port will captain the American squad when the 38th edition of the matches are played in 2014, the USGA announced Wednesday.
Five things to watch: Will McIlroy need to add more events before Augusta?
Golf.com - 20 Feb 2013 17:42
If Rory McIlroy has an early exit, will he add more events before Augusta?
Tougher Competition Awaits Woods at Match Play
The New York Times - 20 Feb 2013 10:34
Tiger Woods should not expect his next match to be as easy as his last one.
On Par: Woods and Obama, a Weekend Pairing That Can't Help but Draw Attention
The New York Times - 20 Feb 2013 06:30
Tiger Woods on Sunday partnered with President Obama, who was on a weekend getaway, for a round at The Floridian in Palm City, for a friendly competition.
Stricker Changes Tune on 'Belly' Putters
The New York Times - 20 Feb 2013 04:27
Steve Stricker and Jim Furyk joined a growing chorus of players backing the idea of the PGA Tour adopting a local rule to ignore a proposed ban on putters anchored to the body on Tuesday.
The Road to Augusta Starts in Marana
The New York Times - 20 Feb 2013 04:04
The road to the Masters starts in Marana. At least for some European Tour members.
On Par: PGA Tour Members Voice Opposition to Ban on Anchored Putting Stroke
The New York Times - 20 Feb 2013 02:05
The U.S.G.A. and Royal & Ancient asked for the players feedback before making official their proposed ban of the anchored stroke.
Bad Weather Gives Donald a Match Play Boost
The New York Times - 20 Feb 2013 01:36
Possible snow showers forecast for Wednesday's first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship could be a good omen for Luke Donald, who says he would embrace such conditions in Arizona's high desert.
Tiger on golfing partner Obama: 'He's got amazing touch'
Chicago Tribune - 20 Feb 2013 01:20Chance of Snow at Match Play Championship
The New York Times - 20 Feb 2013 01:08
Tiger Woods had a one-liner ready when asked about the weather forecast that includes the possibility of snow at the Match Play Championship, saying: "We won't be able to work on our suntans."
McIlroy hoping to go low
Sky Sports - 20 Feb 2013 00:56
The big names in this week's WGC-Accenture World Match Play in Tucson have reiterated the part luck plays in winning the event.
Woods Set for Match Play After Presidential Win
The New York Times - 20 Feb 2013 00:42
Two days after winning a friendly match with his playing partner President Barack Obama, Tiger Woods said he felt in good shape for this week's WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, an event he has won three-times.