May 19, 2013

Golf Recap: Keegan Bradley’s lead shrinks to one stroke at Byron Nelson

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Keegan Bradley still hasn’t gotten things right on the 18th hole at the Byron Nelson Championship, even when finally going left. The bogeys on the closing hole at TPC Four Seasons haven’t cost him the lead yet. Bradley overcame consecutive bogeys early and bogeyed No. 18 for the third round in [...]

Golf Recap: Keegan Bradley leads by three strokes at Byron Nelson

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Keegan Bradley again bogeyed Nos. 1 and 18 in the second round of the Byron Nelson Championship. Unlike the first round, Bradley didn’t set a course record. But he still finished with a three-stroke lead. Bradley started and ended his round Friday with those bogeys, part of a 1-under 69 that [...]

Golf – The Masters 2013: Sergio Garcia tied for Masters lead; Tiger Woods four shots back

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Sergio Garcia is still chasing that first major title. It never figured to come at Augusta National. But there he was Thursday, after a bogey-free opening round, sharing the top spot on the leaderboard at the Masters. “Obviously, this is not my most favorite place,” Garcia said, trying to be diplomatic. [...]

Golf – The Masters: After helping Tiger Woods, Steve Stricker now needs Masters advice

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(Steve Stricker spent nearly an hour working on Tiger Woods’ putting at Doral. Gettys Images) AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Steve Stricker wouldn’t mind if Tiger Woods returned the favor, only it’s not that easy. Woods is back to No. 1 in the world, a return to the top that received a boost last month at [...]

Golf Recap: Billy Horschel maintains lead at Texas Open; Rory McIlroy four shots behind

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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Billy Horschel was confident about his chances of staying on top at the Texas Open after taking the second-round lead. The relatively unknown up-and-comer lived up to his words on Saturday, holding off an experienced leaderboard to shoot a 2-under 70 and take a two-shot lead entering the final round. Horschel [...]

Golf Recap: McIlroy gets off to slow start, trails Bettencourt, Tomasulo in Texas

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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Matt Bettencourt has spent the last year searching for answers to his severe asthma problem. The journeyman PGA golfer finally found that answer last week, in the form of the right combination of medication. His comfort showed on the golf course Thursday as he shot a 5-under par 67 to earn [...]

Golf: Michael Thompson wins Honda for first career PGA Tour title

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Michael Thompson hits his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the Honda Classic at PGA National Resort and Spa on March 3, 2013 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (March 2, 2013 – Source: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images North America) PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Michael Thompson’s dream of winning his [...]

Golf: Woods against anchored putter despite PGA Tour stance

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Tiger Woods of USA signs autographs after the pro am of the Honda Classic at PGA National on February 27, 2013 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (February 26, 2013 – Source: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images North America) (Reuters) – Tiger Woods supports the idea of banning players from anchoring long putters to their body despite the [...]

Golf Recap: Sergio Garcia wins rain-shortened Johor Open

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Tom Watson (centre holding trophy) captain of the United States team with team members Fred Couples,Chip Beck,Lee Janzen, Corey Pavin, John Cook, Payne Stewart, Davis Love III, Jim Gallagher, Jr., Raymond Floyd, Tom Kite, Paul Azinger and Lanny Wadkins after defeating Europe 13 to 15 at the 30th Ryder Cup Matches on 26 September 1993 [...]

Golf: Rory McIlroy wins Golf Writers Trophy

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Rory McIlroy won five times around the world and finished the season as the undisputed No. 1 player in golf. (Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Rory McIlroy has won the Golf Writers Trophy for winning five times around the world and finishing the season as the undisputed No. 1 player in golf. [...]