Golf News
Bertinotti Among 4 Tied for Lead in Latin America Amateur
The New York Times - 16 Jan 2015 02:10
Gaston Bertinotti of Argentina had a 4-under 68 on Thursday to share the lead with three other players in the first round of the inaugural Latin America Amateur Championship.
Great start for Casey in Hawaii
Sky Sports - 16 Jan 2015 01:58
England’s Paul Casey made a superb start to the Sony Open in Hawaii, shooting an eight-under-par round of 62 and failing to equal the competitive course record by a single shot.
Lampooned at Creation, Golf Channel Celebrates 20 Years
The New York Times - 16 Jan 2015 23:47
Twenty years ago on Saturday, Arnold Palmer flipped a ceremonial switch to launch a risky venture that cynics saw as an easy punch line.
Harig: Olympic golf starting to take shape
ESPN - 16 Jan 2015 20:28
When golf returns to the Olympics in 2016 -- for the first time in 112 years -- it will do so having overcome many obstacles in an effort to grow the game of golf worldwide, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.
Fowler's Abu Dhabi Hopes Flounder After Triple-Bogey
The New York Times - 16 Jan 2015 17:14
Rickie Fowler suffered a costly triple-bogey in the second round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship on Friday as the American's challenge for a first European Tour title floundered.
Kaymer Will Stay Aggressive to Keep Abu Dhabi Lead
The New York Times - 16 Jan 2015 17:08
Martin Kaymer vowed to persist with an aggressive approach after claiming a one-stroke lead at the halfway stage of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship following a flawless second round 67 on Friday.
McIlroy Hits First Pro Hole-In-One to Close on Kaymer
The New York Times - 16 Jan 2015 16:53
Rory McIlroy sunk his first professional hole-in-one in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship second round on Friday as the four-times major winner mounted another late surge to close within two strokes of leader Martyn K...
McIlroy savours first ace
Sky Sports - 16 Jan 2015 16:39
Rory McIlroy celebrated his first hole-in-one as a professional after remaining firmly in contention at the halfway stage of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.
Hole-In-1 Boosts McIlroy's Pursuit of Kaymer in Abu Dhabi
The New York Times - 16 Jan 2015 16:36
Rory McIlroy made his first competitive hole-in-one as a professional as part of a brilliant back nine that propelled his pursuit of Martin Kaymer in the second round of the Abu Dhabi Championship on Friday.
Kaymer leads as Rory chases
Sky Sports - 16 Jan 2015 15:22
Martin Kaymer will take a one-shot lead into the weekend of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship as Rory McIlroy remained in touch with the German after a spectacular hole-in-one on the second day.
Rose unfazed by slow start
Sky Sports - 16 Jan 2015 15:02
Justin Rose believes he has positives to take from his opening two rounds in Abu Dhabi, but he admits he has plenty of improvements to make in his all-round game.
Rose Targets Improvement After Slow Start to Year
The New York Times - 16 Jan 2015 14:20
Justin Rose declared himself happy with his short game after shooting a three-under par 69 in the second round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship on Friday, but said he had much to work on following a sluggish start...
McIlroy hits hole in one
Sky Sports - 16 Jan 2015 13:53
Watch Rory McIlroy hit a hole in one on day 2 of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. You can see live coverage of the tournament on Sky Sports 4 throughout the weekend.
Simpson Feels Like a Rookie Again With Short Putter
The New York Times - 16 Jan 2015 10:41
Webb Simpson had a hard time sleeping on the eve of his first PGA Tour event of the new year. He sounded like a rookie, not a former U.S. Open champion and member of the last two Ryder Cup teams.
Casey, Simpson tied for Sony lead
ESPN - 16 Jan 2015 08:01
Webb Simpson made his debut with a conventional putter Thursday at the Sony Open and might have wished he had used one sooner.
Casey and Simpson Share Lead in Sony Open
The New York Times - 16 Jan 2015 07:06
Paul Casey and Webb Simpson shot matching 62s for a share of the lead at eight under par in the first round of the Sony Open in Honolulu.
Simpson, Casey Tied for First Round Sony Open Lead
The New York Times - 16 Jan 2015 07:02
American Webb Simpson proved he has made a smooth transition to a regular-length putter after shooting an eight-under-par 62 for a share of the Sony Open first round lead with Englishman Paul Casey in Hawaii on Thursday.
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The New York Times - 16 Jan 2015 06:11
Webb Simpson made his debut with a conventional putter Thursday at the Sony Open and might have wished he had used one sooner.
Abu Dhabi Championship latest
Sky Sports - 16 Jan 2015 05:00
Click for leaderboard updates from Abu Dhabi. Watch the action live on Sky Sports 4 HD.
McIlroy to play in PGA Tour's Honda Classic
ESPN - 16 Jan 2015 03:18
World No. 1 Rory McIlroy will play the first stop on the PGA Tour's Florida Swing, the Honda Classic, tournament officials announced Thursday.
Four tied for lead at Latin America Amateur
ESPN - 16 Jan 2015 03:14
Gaston Bertinotti of Argentina had a 4-under 68 on Thursday to share the lead with three other players in the first round of the inaugural Latin America Amateur Championship.
Kapalua's Elite Formula Under Pressure to Change
The New York Times - 16 Jan 2015 00:51
For almost two decades, the PGA Tour's opening event of the year has been held on the picturesque Hawaiian island of Maui with a winners-only field, an elite aspect tournament director Nancy Cross wants to retain.