Golf News
No excuse for Rory McIlroy's WD at Honda
Golf.com - 1 Mar 2013 23:32
For all his sophistication, Rory McIlroy is still 23, at times a young 23.
Harig: Rough road ahead for Rory McIlroy
ESPN - 1 Mar 2013 22:58
Rory McIlroy, who withdrew citing pain wisdom tooth pain, clearly struggled Friday at the Honda Classic. The question remains: Are his woes more mental or physical?
Snedeker will swerve Doral
Sky Sports - 1 Mar 2013 22:42
Brandt Snedeker has decided to sit out another World Golf Championship tournament in order to make sure he is fit for the Masters.
Guthrie Grabs Honda Classic Lead, McIlroy Withdraws
The New York Times - 1 Mar 2013 21:33
Young American Luke Guthrie shot a sparkling seven-under-par 63 to grab the early clubhouse lead at the Honda Classic on Friday after world number one Rory McIlroy withdrew citing a toothache.
Tshwane: Coetzee clubhouse leader by 1 shot
ESPN - 1 Mar 2013 20:53
Charl Coetzee of South Africa shot a 7-under 65 to hold the clubhouse lead by a stroke Friday when a thunderstorm halted the second round of the Tshwane Open.
Matsuyama, Kiradech qualify for British Open
ESPN - 1 Mar 2013 20:29
Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat shot a 9-under 63 Friday to win a 36-hole Asia regional qualifying tournament for this year's British Open.
Coetzee Has Clubhouse Lead by a Shot in SAfrica
The New York Times - 1 Mar 2013 20:01
Charl Coetzee of South Africa shot a 7-under 65 to hold the clubhouse lead by a stroke Friday when a thunderstorm halted the second round of the Tshwane Open.
Snedeker (rib injury) withdraws from Doral
ESPN - 1 Mar 2013 19:02
Brandt Snedeker withdrew from next week's WGC-Cadillac Championship on Friday, citing the same rib injury that kept him out of last week's WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.
Coetzee clear before thunder
Sky Sports - 1 Mar 2013 18:37
South African Charl Coetzee made four birdies in his last seven holes to move into a one-shot lead at the at the Tshwane Open after a second-round 65.
Rory McIlroy Withdraws From Honda Classic
ESPN - 1 Mar 2013 17:56
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McIlroy withdraws from Honda
Sky Sports - 1 Mar 2013 17:28
Rory McIlroy has pulled out of the Honda Classic in Florida after a painful opening nine holes of his second round.
McIlroy Walks Off Course at Honda Classic
The New York Times - 1 Mar 2013 17:15
Rory McIlroy's rough start to the year has taken a bad turn. He withdrew from the Honda Classic on Friday without finishing nine holes.
Golf to review comments on anchored putting
ESPN - 1 Mar 2013 16:50
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club says a plan to outlaw the anchored putting stroke is being supported more by international golfers than those in the United States.
Golf to Review Comments on Long-Putter Rule Change
The New York Times - 1 Mar 2013 16:36
A plan to outlaw the anchored putting stroke is being supported more by international golfers than those in the United States, the Royal & Ancient Golf Club said Friday.
Lewis two ahead at Sentosa
Sky Sports - 1 Mar 2013 14:44
Stacy Lewis continued her excellent start to the season as she claimed a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the HSBC Women's Champions in Singapore.
R&A Will Take Time on 'Sensitive' Putter Issue
The New York Times - 1 Mar 2013 13:42
The proposed ban by the Royal and Ancient (R&A) on the anchoring of long putters was proving "particularly sensitive" in the United States, the sport's rule-making authority said on Friday in announcing it would take tim...
R&A considering putter views
Sky Sports - 1 Mar 2013 13:14
The Royal and Ancient Club is now considering responses to their proposed ban on anchored putters.
Thai Kiradech Leads Home Four British Open Qualifiers
The New York Times - 1 Mar 2013 12:00
Japanese amateur Hideki Matsuyama averted a second successive heartbreak as he and compatriot Daisuke Maruyama grabbed two of the four British Open slots available at International Final qualifying Asia on Friday.
Matsuyama, Kiradech qualify for British Open
ESPN - 1 Mar 2013 11:16
Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat shot a 9-under 63 Friday to win a 36-hole Asia regional qualifying tournament for this year's British Open.
Lewis takes two-shot lead at HSBC Champions
ESPN - 1 Mar 2013 11:13
Stacy Lewis made six birdies to shoot a 66-under and take a two-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the HSBC Women's Champions.
Lewis Takes 2-Shot Lead at HSBC Champions
The New York Times - 1 Mar 2013 10:54
Stacy Lewis made six birdies to shoot a 66-under and take a two-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the HSBC Women's Champions.
Titleholder Hendry leads NZ PGA after round 2
ESPN - 1 Mar 2013 10:35
Defending champion Michael Hendry of New Zealand shared a three-way lead on Friday after two rounds of the New Zealand PGA championship.