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Kagome Philanthropy LPGA Players Championship 1st-round results+ INZAI, Japan, July 24 (AP) - (Kyodo)—Leading scores Thursday after the first round of the Kagome Philanthropy LPGA Players Championship at Narashino Country Club, King-Queen Course (6,416 yards, ...

Winning not a walk for Parker HILL AIR FORCE BASE - It's been 39 years since Hubbard Golf Course at Hill Air Force Base has crowned a women's state amateur champion. Back then, it was 20-year old Marcia Thayne who claimed her firs...

Injury was reason for Lyle exit Jul 24 2008 WalesOnline SANDY Lyle insists he pulled out after only 10 holes of last week’s Open because of a hand injury – not a lack of heart. The Scot was roundly criticised by the...

Qatar firm, golf star in $660mn venture Qatari Diar, a unit of Qatar Investment Authority, has also hired Graham Marsh to design the project in the coastal city of Tangier, Gulf Times reported, citing Qatari Diar deputy CEO Ahmed al-Mazroei...

Wie not ready for PGA this time 's decision to play in an occasional PGA Tour event. If Wie thought she would improve her game by competing against men, and tournaments extended her an invitation, then more power to her. But is thi...

Duo revel in Moscow mission Two players with different reasons to be glad to be away from Birkdale will contest the Inteco Russian Open in Moscow this week.Former champion John Daly, winner at St Andrews in 1995, suffered nightm...

Harrington Aims For Greater Glory After 2nd Major Tiger Woods couldn't play. That was long forgotten after Harrington shot a 32 in his final nine holes in 30-mph wind to follow Woods as a back-to-back champion. The only question is how much more the...

Qatari Diar unveils Al Houara Golf Course Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, a leader in sustainable development, announced that Graham Marsh Golf Design in collaboration with Hall of Famer and multiple Major Winner Vijay Singh have ...

Annika, Ochoa, Gulbis headline Evian field EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Annika Sorenstam is determined her final year on the LPGA Tour will not become a sentimental journey.Yet she might make an exception at the Evian Masters this weeke...

Lyle denies Open lay-down Sandy Lyle insists he pulled out after only 10 holes of last week's British Open because of a hand injury - not a lack of heart.The Scot was roundly criticised by the R&A, among others, for quitti...

Norman receives US PGA invite Greg Norman has received an invitation to play in next month's US PGA Championship at Oakland Hills on the back of his joint third-place finish in The Open.The 53-year-old Australian, who rolled back ...

Norman looks to rebound at Senior Open TROON, Scotland (AP) -Greg Norman used last week's British Open as a warmup and almost made history. The warmup over, he is now setting his sights on the Senior British Open.

PGA Championship courts Shark GREG Norman's impressive run to a third-place finish in the British Open at age 53 has brought the Australian star an invitation to next month's PGA Championship. Organisers of the year's final Majo...

Some extra emotion for Sorenstam on this trip to Evian EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France -- Annika Sorenstam is determined that her final year on the LPGA Tour should not become a sentimental journey, but she might make a small exception for the Evian Masters.

Norman at another British Open, looking to win this time TROON, Scotland -- Greg Norman used last week's British Open as a warmup and almost made history. The warmup over, he is now setting his sights on the Senior British Open.

The Shark. Not: Phil. 2. Shark. C'mon, you didn't really expect a 53-year-old part-time golfer on his honeymoon to win the Open, did you? The Sunday fade was inevitable, but it was sure fun to have Norman around for a whil...

Pinehurst places limits on golf cart use The Village of Pinehurst has updated its ordinance on golf cart use after the North Carolina General Assembly passed a law allowing carts on public roads.Effective Tuesday, golf carts are legal on pub...

Nineteen Canadians take their shot at golf history Could this be the year? It's been 54 years since Pat Fletcher became the last Canadian to win the national golf championship. Nineteen Canadians will take their shot at the RBC Canadian Open this year...

Norman to decide on PGA Championship by Thursday TROON, Scotland (AP) — Greg Norman says he has until Thursday to decide whether to accept an invitation to play in the final major of the year, the PGA Championship.

Parker continues her course conquest HILL AIR FORCE BASE - Daphne Parker did it again Tuesday afternoon at the Utah State Women's Amateur. The former Brigham Young star shot an incredible 4-under-par 68 for the second consecutive day at ...

Back problems test Woosie Jul 23 2008 by Anthony Woolford, Western Mail IAN WOOSNAM has revealed the pain he will go through as he looks to heap more Open hurt on Greg Norman at Royal Troon tomorrow. Woosie, with two wins...

Claude Harmon III to oversee development of Butch Harmon School of Golf Internationally-recognized golf coach, Claude Harmon III, will head Butch Harmon School of Golf at Dubai Sports City, scheduled to open later this year.

International Golf Courses to be Issued Certified Carbon Credits by Australian Environmental Services Company **Environmental Business Solutions through its E-PAR® solution will provide certification enabling International Golf Courses to generate Carbon Credits ** Melbourne, Australia (

Hungry Gulbis seeks second win at site of first Natalie Gulbis, launching a tee shot this month at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic, returns this week to the Evian Masters, the site of her first and only LPGA win.

Mickelson uses his inner spaceman to promote math, science education Phil Mickelson and his wife, Amy, enjoy a light moment Tuesday during their appearance on Capitol Hill in Washington during a House Education Committee hearing on how partnerships between private busi...

Wie taking another shot at PGA Tour Crossing over: Michelle Wie has announced that she will participate in her eighth PGA Tour event at the Reno-Tahoe Open which begins on July, 31. AP PHOTO

LG Electronics Canada Announces Endorsement Deal With PGA TOUR Star Stephen Ames PGA professional golfer Stephen Ames (right) shakes hands with LG Electronics’ Andrew Barrett, Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at the Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario — home of the 2008 R...

Across the pond, it On Thursday and Friday discussion centered on Sandy Lyle, who is bidding to be the captain of Europe's 2010 Ryder Cup team. Lyle's withdrawal from the championship midway through Round 1 was described...

Duo goes 50 in 50 in cross-country golf adventure By BRITT YAPASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER KAPOLEI, Hawaii -- Atlanta entrepreneur Bill Evans and golf pro Craig Forney headed for the 900th hole Tuesday to end a odyssey that took them to 50 courses in 5...

Greg Norman turned back time at British Open They looked like kids, walking hand in hand one night around the Royal Birkdale parking lot, Shark with his big green-and-white throwback MacGregor golf bag on his shoulder, broad-shouldered and shagg...

Pierce County might invest in hotel project By John Gillie, The News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash.McClatchy-Tribune Regional News Jul. 22--Pierce County could become an investor in a hotel and a clubhouse at its high-profile Chambers Bay Golf Course. ...

Men attacked with golf club at car wash The incident occurred at 9:15 p.m. at the Stanton Car Wash at 2209 West Newport Pike.State police spokesman Cpl. Jeff Whitmarsh said a 21-year-old man and an 18-year-old man were at the car wash when ...

Poulter in chase for Ryder cup team spot Jul 22 2008 South Wales Echo IAN Poulter wants to put the disappointment of missing out on his first major behind him by qualifying for the Ryder Cup team. At Royal Birkdale on Sunday, the 32-yea...

Golf game delays ceremony MANTECA - The 10 a.m. ceremonial swearing in of David Bricker as the eighth police chief in this city's 90-year history has been postponed a few hours because of a golf tournament.

Defending champion takes four-shot lead in women If once is good, then twice must be nice. In a field that features seven former champions, former BYU golfer Daphne Parker opened defense of her Utah State Amateur championship with a four-under-par...

Quake-hit Sichuan province to host golf tournament (07-22 15:20) China's earthquake-hit Sichuan province will host its first major professional golf tournament before the end of the year, organizers said. The Omega China Tour's Luxehills Golf Cha...

Harrington ready to build on Birkdale win Jul 22 2008 PADRAIG Harrington never expected a second Major victory to follow so soon after the first. But, now that it has and in the manner that it has, golf’s new world number three believ...

Tiger Woods out of the picture, TV ratings in the tank Even with 53-year-old Greg Norman in position to win the British Open on Sunday, television rankings were substantially down without Tiger Woods in the field.

Wie Will Face Men In Nevada Tourney Fresh off a disqualification on the LPGA Tour, Michelle Wie has decided to tee it up against the men, again. Wie will play next week in the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open, the first time she'll play on the ...

Wie plans to play on PGA Tour again at Reno-Tahoe Open Reno, NV (Sports Network) - Just days removed from an embarrassing disqualification at an LPGA Tour event, Michelle Wie has been invited to play on the PGA Tour again. Wie accepted a sponsor's exempt...

Golf Cart Sales Not Driven By Gas Prices A Golf Cart<0x00A0> in the style of a 1950s Chevy sits outside the Solivita Ballroom during a Golf Cart Safety Workshop in February. Some business owners said their sales on these vehicles have ...

Oh claims first LPGA win at State Farm Classic SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Second-year LPGA golfer Ji Young Oh won her first tournament Sunday, sinking a 6-inch putt for par to win the State Farm Classic in a playoff over rookie Yani Tseng. A day after t...

Johnson earns PGA Tour win in Milwaukee Richard S. Johnson closed with a six-under 64 Sunday to earn his first PGA Tour win at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. Johnson completed the event at 16-under-par 264.

Norman makes rankings history GREG Norman has jumped a record 480 places on the world golf rankings following his third-place finish at the British Open. Ranked 646th in the world before he teed off, Norman has soared to No.166,...

Fearing the worst brings out the best in Harrington Marginally controlled panic. "Fear is a big part of me," he said. A world-class player for a decade at least, Harrington wipes the cobwebs off his sticks and begins the annual ritual of proving, mostl...

Fresh off U.S. LPGA disqualification, Michelle Wie set to play on U.S, PGA Tour again in Reno Fresh off a disqualification on the U.S. LPGA Tour, Michelle Wie has decided to tee it up against the men, again.Wie will play next week in the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open, the first time she'll play on t...

Open champion calls on Faldo to pick Monty If Nick Faldo is to ignore the wildcard claims of Colin Montgomerie for the Ryder Cup he will not only be working merely against the wishes of the majority of European supporters but also against that...

Eruera finishes 5th in US event New Zealand golf international Larissa Eruera finished fifth in the women's world junior invitational at San Diego.Eruera, 16, from Auckland's Aviation Club, finished 10 shots behind winner Patcharaju...

Major dynasty awaits Padraig Padraig Harrington never expected a second major victory to follow so soon after the first, but now that it has he believes there are more to come.Harrington, who at Royal Birkdale became the first Eu...

Harrington motivated to win by fear of failure British Open champion Padraig Harrington's biggest fear was averted with his win Sunday — joining the list of players who win one major and then virtually disappear from golf's highest ranks.

Shark was great -- get off his back If this were the man who was still known as the Shark 12 years ago at Augusta, I would have agreed with them. That was the day Norman hocked up a six-stroke lead and lost the Masters to Nick "Fairways...

Augusta return on the cards GREG Norman will be at Augusta National next April - provided God, new bride Chrissie and himself are willing. The magic of Norman's matinee idol days of the 1980s and 90s returned at the Open Champ...

Ryder Cup picture coming into focus for Faldo Padraig Harrington isn't the only multiple British Open winner who'll be dancing a jig tonight. His win clinches a spot on the European Ryder Cup team, which no doubt pleases Nick Faldo, who must soon...

Winning a major a Jul 21 2008 South Wales Echo PADRAIG Harrington is convinced the wrist problem which nearly kept him out of the Open Championship is one of the main reasons he won it again last night. A month af...

Champion impressed by the quality of Norman Jul 21 2008 South Wales Echo GREG Norman failed to make history but he won the hearts of golf fans as well as Open champion Padraig Harrington at Royal Birkdale. The 53-year-old Australian, pictu...

Admiring Poulter full of praise for champion Harrington Jul 21 2008 South Wales Echo OPEN runner-up Ian Poulter paid tribute to Padraig Harrington for impressively defending his Open title at Royal Birkdale. The Englishman, pictured, carded a one-unde...

Brewerton claims top three finish in Tuscany Jul 21 2008 South Wales Echo WALES’ Becky Brewerton finished tied third as Martina Eberl cruised to a five-stroke victory at the BMW Ladies Italian Open in Tuscany. The win was her second i...

Wood wins silver, but won Jul 21 2008 South Wales Echo THERE were echoes of 1998 as Bristol amateur Chris Wood – the current Welsh Open Amateur Strokeplay champion – shot to fame by finishing fifth in The Open ...

Shinier jug is a source of joy for Harrington Jul 21 2008 South Wales Echo PADRAIG Harrington was delighted to regain possession of a “shinier” Claret Jug after claiming his second Open Championship in succession in superb style o...

Sherreard hails dream Open debut Kent's Tom Sherreard has described his Open debut at Royal Birkdale as a "dream" after just missing out on the Silver Medal for best-placed amateur. The 20-year-old from Maidstone finished 14 over pa...

Guess golf can be a good ride spoiled, too Guess they don't call it Teetering Rocks Golf Course for nothing. "We don't know what happened or how he managed to tip the golf cart over," Tom Poppa, Teetering Rocks GM, told the hometown Kansas Ci...

2 Goldsboro friends to compete in new golf show Two friends from Goldsboro will compete on a new golf show that debuts this week.The Winston-Salem Journal reports that Andy Crain and Parker King will appear on "Highway 18," which begins airing at 1...

Greg Norman creates a theme for a dream Married only last month to tennis legend, Chris Evert, Norman, called the 'Shark', was two ahead of Korean K.J. Choi (75) and defending champion from Ireland Padraig Harrington (72) Sunday. Norman, wh...

Notebook | Masters invite awaits Greg Norman SOUTHPORT, England — Take this as either a consolation prize or more torment. Greg Norman has an offer to return to the Masters, which invites the top four players and ties from the British Open...

Golf Takes Backward Steps on Diversity Issue Many people consider it a dopey, snobby, boring game for chubby white men in plaid pants. Even golfers sometimes talk down the sport. "Where else could a guy with an IQ like mine make this much money,...

Norman gets invitation to Masters, if he wants it Norman last played the Masters in 2002 when he received a special foreign exemption and tied for 36th, and there was no guarantee he would show up next April. Despite his remarkable performance at Roy...

Harrington Among British Royalty SOUTHPORT, England - Padraig Harrington enjoys few moments more than the walk down 18th fairway of a century-old links course, especially with a four-shot lead in the British Open and the engraver put...

Without Wie, Oh wins LPGA event in playoff dmstaf SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- When a red-eyed Michelle Wie left the clubhouse at Panther Creek Country Club on Saturday, it looked like she took all the drama the State Farm Classic had to offer ...

Harrington hails storming Norman Greg Norman failed to make history but he won the hearts of golf fans as well as Open champion Padraig Harrington at Royal Birkdale.The 53-year-old Australian would have become the oldest winner of a ...

Just Like Old Times When Greg Norman Leads a Major Posted on: Monday, 21 July 2008, 00:00 CDT PHILADELPHIA _ I left the couch in disgust for the first time Sunday at about 9:26 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. That's when Greg Norman's second shot of the ...

More golf carts leaving greens The Central Indiana community of 1,100 is one of a growing number across the USA that have begun allowing golf carts on its streets in the past year.

Knost earns Tour card with Nationwide victory SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Reigning U.S. Amateur champion Colt Knost shot a 10-under 62 Sunday to cap a four-shot victory in the Nationwide Tour's Price Cutter Charity Championship and earn his 2009 PGA Tour...

Johnson leaves it late Richard Johnson recorded eight birdies, including one on the 18th hole to win the US Bank Championship on Sunday.Australian pair Gavin Coles and Nick Flanagan, who were tied for the 54-hole lead, each...

Norman brings joy in defeat In the end there was no Cinderella story for Greg Norman who began the day with unprecedented support from those hoping all the ghosts of a career noted for heartbreaking Sundays could be wiped away w...

I can walk away with head held high SOUTHPORT, England — Maybe it was too much to ask for anyway, the tortured history too deep, the rust and the age and the demons too much to overcome. As Greg Norman made his way to the first tee...

Harrington turns on style for repeat win Jul 21 2008 by Our Correspondent, Western Mail FIVE days after Nick Faldo told him to “pull your finger out” and four days after he still feared a wrist injury might keep him out, Padr...

Top amateur Chris Wood smelling like a Rose SOUTHPORT, England — It's Justin Rose all over again. As at Royal Birkdale in 1998, the winner of the Silver Medal for the best amateur finish in the 2008 British Open is an English lad who chip...

Busy Norman to stay away from future tournaments Greg Norman was a part-time golfer, full-time conglomerate. At the end of the week, even after coming so close to rewriting golf's history books with a win for the ages, the former best player in the ...

Oh secures play-off victory SOUTH Korea's Ji-Young Oh parred the first playoff hole to beat Yani Tseng and win the A$1.7 million LPGA State Farm Classic. It was the first US LPGA Tour win for Oh, who shot a three-under 69 in t...

Johnson wins US Bank Championship RICHARD S. Johnson posted eight birdies, including one on the final hole, to capture the US Bank Championship on Monday. “It's unbelievable, I'm very pleased,” said Johnson, who is the s...