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McIlroy gets back in the swing at Quail Hallow updated 5 days ago

Two-time major winner Rory McIlroy showed glimpses of the form which shot him to the top of the world rankings by hitting a five-under-par round of 67 to share the lead after the opening round of the Wells Fargo Open.

'Baby' Ye makes Tour history as China showcases young golf talent updated 6 days ago

China's young golfers mixed the rough with the smooth on an historic day at the China Open on Thursday.

Golfing prodigies: 12-year-old Ye set to make history updated 6 days ago

Prepare to meet the young apprentices to China's Masters sensation Guan Tianlang.

Korean tensions scare off U.S. golfers updated 14 days ago

The sponsor of a top golf tournament in South Korea insists it is safe to go ahead despite two American players pulling out due to security fears.

G-Mac back on top after Heritage playoff triumph updated 16 days ago

Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell won the Heritage Tournament after a sudden death playoff.

Golfer's marathon playoff victory boosts family funds updated 16 days ago

Having played the same hole 10 times in one day, you'd think Raphael Jacquelin would be sick of the sight of the 18th at Valencia's Parador de El Saler.

Golfer's 'birdies for Boston' bid boosted by freak finish updated 17 days ago

A golfer's bid to raise money for the victims of the Boston bombings was given an unlikely boost when a record-equaling 91 players made the halfway cut at the PGA Tour tournament in South Carolina.

From teary-eyed teen to green jacket: Scott's Masters triumph updated 18 days ago

From teary-eyed teenager to the proud owner of a green jacket, Adam Scott's transformation from best of the rest to major winner has involved a fair amount of heartache.

Chinese golf sensation Guan Tianlang invited to PGA Tour event updated 19 days ago

Chinese golf prodigy Guan Tianlang will have another chance to shine at a top professional tournament after being invited to play in a PGA Tour event in New Orleans next week.

Winning? There's more to life, says Jimenez updated 20 days ago

A nice glass of wine, a puff on a cigar and a few clubs.

Scott ends years of pain for Australian golf at Masters updated 21 days ago

Adam Scott -- the lanky, easy-going 32-year-old golfer who made history by becoming the first Australian to win the U.S. Masters -- not only has to contend with national hero status at home but also the role of golf's latest sex symbol.

Great Scott! Aussie Adam Scott wins Masters updated 23 days ago

Adam Scott produced the performance of his life to win the Masters on Sunday and finally exorcise the demons of last year's British Open.

Adam Scott: "I found my way" to 1st major win at Masters updated 23 days ago

The wearing o' the green has Australian eyes smiling.

Woods penalized two strokes for rules violation updated 23 days ago

Tiger Woods was penalized two strokes Saturday after a rules committee deemed he violated one of golf's ball-drop rules during Friday's play, an official with the Masters Tournament said.

Cabrera, Snedeker lead Masters heading into final round updated 24 days ago

Former champion Angel Cabrera and America's Brandt Snedeker are tied for the lead after the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

Teen sensation Guan makes Masters cut updated 24 days ago

He was born in the year of the Tiger -- and China's Guan Tianlang will be hoping to mix it with a certain Mr Woods once again after rewriting the history books at Augusta.

Day leads Masters, but Woods and Guan still in contention updated 25 days ago

Australian golfer Jason Day leads the Masters, with Tiger Woods and Tianlang Guan still in contention.

Welcome to the Masters - 10 things to know about Augusta updated 26 days ago

The sporting world will turn its gaze towards Augusta as the best golfers on the planet compete for The Masters and CNN gives you a guide around some of the lesser known facts of this great tournament.

The Masters: Old school vs. New social updated 26 days ago

Leishman and Garcia lead the field on first day of play at Augusta updated 26 days ago

Australia's Marc Leishman and Sergio Garcia of Spain were the leaders after the first day of play at the Masters in Augusta.

Garcia, Leishman lead Masters after first round updated 26 days ago

Sergio Garcia and Marc Leishman lead the Masters golf tournament after play wrapped up Thursday on the first day at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.

The tale of Twitter: Augusta reaction updated 26 days ago

The Masters: Teenager Guan provides taste of China's golfing ambition updated 26 days ago

The legendary Jack Nicklaus may have won the most titles, a 21-year-old Tiger Woods may have been the youngest champion and Gary Player may have made the most appearances, but a little-known Chinese golfer will be added to the illustrious list of Masters record-holders on Thursday.

Europe's stars out to end 14-years of Augusta hurt updated 27 days ago

Europe's golfers are bidding to end a 14-year drought when they begin their quest for Masters glory at Augusta Thursday.

The allure of Augusta: Savoring the Masters magic updated 27 days ago

My first visit to Augusta National was in 2005 when I was reporting for Ireland's national television channel RTE. As you can imagine, it was the realization of a lifelong dream.

Tiger gives Chinese teenager helping hand at Augusta updated 29 days ago

Chinese amateur golfer Guan Tianlang was not even born when Tiger Woods won the Masters for the first time in 1997.

Park breezes to Kraft Nabisco triumph updated 30 days ago

For the South Korean who picked up the second major title of her career to move up to second in the world rankings, it was a walk in the Park.

Resurgent McIlroy upstaged by unlikely Laird charge in Texas updated 30 days ago

While Rory McIlroy was steadily playing himself into form for this week's Masters, an unexpected challenger came through to earn a place at Augusta with a shock win at the Texas Open on Sunday.

Cactus prick sparks McIlroy revival in Texas updated 32 days ago

Some athletes respond to a proverbial kick up the backside, but Rory McIlroy seems to have found inspiration from the prick of a cactus thorn.

Weather at the Masters updated 33 days ago

McIlroy focused on Masters challenge updated 35 days ago

Rory McIlroy says he's not listening to any of his critics in the buildup to the Masters, as the world No. 2 reflects on his troubled start to 2013.

Points joins in 'Dufnering' craze after Houston Open win updated 37 days ago

Leading golfers Rory McIlroy, Bubba Watson, Luke Donald, Dustin Johnson, Brandt Snedeker and Keegan Bradley are all "Dufnering".

McIlroy: Caddy convinced me to skip Haiti for Texas updated 38 days ago

Rory McIlroy has apologized after putting his need for more competitive golf action ahead of a planned humanitarian visit to Haiti next week -- and said his caddy had played a big part in the decision.

McIlroy blames 'stupid mistakes' for slump in form updated 40 days ago

Rory McIlroy says he needs to cut out his "stupid mistakes" if he is rediscover his form ahead of the Masters at Augusta in two weeks' time.

McIlroy happy to be chasing Tiger updated 41 days ago

Rory McIlroy says he is happy to go into next month's Masters "under the radar" after losing his world No. 1 spot to Tiger Woods.

Woods back on top of the world updated 41 days ago

Nearly two-and-a-half years after losing the title, Tiger Woods reclaimed the world No. 1 golf ranking when winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament on Monday.

Post Olympics life: Phelps' golf growing pains updated 43 days ago

As a swimmer, his countless hours of training paid off handsomely -- earning him a record 18 Olympic gold medals.

Severe storms delay Tiger's No. 1 bid; Garcia uses 'tree iron' updated 44 days ago

Tiger Woods' bid to regain the world No. 1 golf ranking has been delayed by thunder storms which have pushed the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament to Monday.

'Asia's John Daly' denies Ryder Cup winner to triumph in Malaysia updated 44 days ago

He's known as "Asian golf's John Daly" but Kiradech Aphibarnrat made a name for himself with his first European Tour victory on Sunday.

Tiger on the prowl for No.1 spot updated 45 days ago

Tiger Woods will head into the final day of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Orlando with a two-shot lead and the opportunity to regain his World No.1 ranking.

Donald makes shock exit at Malaysia Open updated 45 days ago

Luke Donald is adamant he will be back in form for next month's U.S. Masters at Augusta despite his failure to make the halfway cut at the Malaysia Open Saturday.

Woods off to solid start in quest to regain number one ranking updated 46 days ago

The recent focus may have been on his new relationship with world champion skier Lindsey Vonn but Thursday saw the start of Tiger Woods' quest to reclaim golf's world No. 1 ranking.

Tiger vows to 'clean up' after more late lapses at Bay Hill updated 46 days ago

If Tiger Woods fails in his double bid to retain the Bay Hill title and regain his world No. 1 ranking this weekend, then it's a fair bet he'll be ruing his late lapses on the opening two days.

Tiger: Vonn revelation 'thwarted stalkerazzi' updated 48 days ago

Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn released news of their relationship to limit paparazzi intrusion on their romance, the world's No. 2 golfer said Wednesday.

Aiken seals Avantha win with a kiss updated 51 days ago

Thomas Aiken became the sixth South African to win a European Tour event this year after claiming victory at the Ayantha Masters in India Sunday.

Tiger tames the Blue Monster to take 17th WGC title updated 57 days ago

Tiger Woods tuned up perfectly for the forthcoming Masters with a two-shot victory at the WGC Championship in Florida as he edged closer to overhauling the world No. 1 Rory McIlroy.

Tiger Woods wins at Doral updated 57 days ago

Tiger Woods won the World Golf Championship tournament at Doral's Blue Monster course in Florida on Sunday, boosting his comeback just weeks before next month's Masters.

Woods extends lead to close in on WGC title updated 59 days ago

Tiger Woods remains on course to win the World Golf Championship tournament at Doral's Blue Monster course in Florida after a five-under par round of 67 on Saturday.

Relentless Woods makes light work of toothless Blue Monster updated 60 days ago

Tiger Woods probably wishes every tournament could be played on Doral's Blue Monster course and after a second round 65 Friday he is headed for his fourth win at the iconic venue.

McIlroy toils again but Tiger tames Doral updated 61 days ago

Rory McIlroy's well documented struggles continued at the WGC Championship at Doral -- but he did complete his round this time.

Els' coach wants quick belly putter decision updated 61 days ago

The coach of four-time major winner Ernie Els has urged golf's governing bodies to come to a quick decision on the proposed banning of anchored putting.

McIlroy sorry for Florida walkoff 'mistake' updated 62 days ago

Rory McIlroy is aiming for better luck at the WGC Cadillac Championship Thursday after apologizing for walking out on last week's Honda Classic.

The Boys are back: Rapping golfers return with 2.Oh updated 64 days ago

Oh, oh, oh -- golf's very own version of the "Fab Four" are back with a bang.

Golf's major tours split over proposed belly putter ban updated 64 days ago

The European Tour confirmed its support for a ban on belly putters Monday -- potentially placing it at odds with its rival U.S. PGA Tour.

Thompson claims first PGA Tour win at Honda Classic updated 65 days ago

Michael Thompson claimed the first PGA title of his career after winning the Honda Classic Sunday.

Golf No.1 McIlroy walks off the course as form slump continues updated 67 days ago

In a season of lows, golf's No.1 Rory McIlroy hit a new low as he walked off the course after a disastrous start to the second round of the Honda Classic.

Villegas emerges from wilderness to upstage Woods and McIlroy updated 68 days ago

Golf's forgotten man, Colombia's Camilo Villegas, gave the galleries a reminder of his prodigious talent with a six-under-par 64 to lead the Honda Classic Thursday

McIlroy wants putting saga sorted updated 69 days ago

Rory McIlroy has urged the world of golf to come together and unite over the controversial rule changes on putting.

PGA Tour against 'belly putter' ban updated 72 days ago

To belly putt or not to belly putt, that is the question.

Bubba Watson joins WGC casualty list updated 73 days ago

Another day, another big name crashes out of the World Golf Championship event at Dove Mountain.

Nike duo Woods and McIlroy humbled in the Arizona desert updated 75 days ago

When Nike signed a multi-million dollar deal to add Rory McIlroy to their ranks they must have salivated at the thought of the world's top player going head-to-head with stablemate Tiger Woods.

Snowstorm suspends opening day of Match Play in Arizona updated 76 days ago

Players reacted with a mix of bemusement and amusement as the opening day of the Accenture World Match Play in Arizona was suspended by heavy snow.

Obama tees off with Tiger but lack of access irks press corps updated 79 days ago

There were high-profile tournaments on both the PGA and European Tours this weekend, yet the most talked about round of golf was undoubtedly shared by Tiger Woods and President Obama.

Fichardt holds out to win Africa Open updated 79 days ago

Darren Fichardt claimed victory at the Africa Open in South Africa Sunday, despite suffering a late scare.

Uribe overtakes teenager Ko in Australia updated 82 days ago

Teenage sensation Lydia Ko followed up her record-breaking round of 10-under-par on day one of the Women's Australian Open with a score of 69, but it wasn't enough to retain the overall lead.

Fifteen-year-old Ko shoots ten-under round at Australian Women's Open updated 82 days ago

She's the latest teen prodigy to emerge from golf's conveyor belt and if she keeps producing stellar performances like this 15-year-old Lydia Ko may well shelve her plans to stay an amateur.

Woods in, Snedeker out of Match Play updated 83 days ago

The planet's most in-form golfer won't be lining up at Dove Mountain this month, but Tiger Woods has committed to playing the first of the season's World Golf Championship events.

Poulter: Snedeker is the best golfer on the planet right now updated 86 days ago

Europe's Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter is in no doubt as to who rules the roost of golf at present: "Sneds is officially the best golfer on the planet right now."

Sterne emulates Tiger with Joburg win updated 86 days ago

Richard Sterne had spent a lot of time watching his fellow South Africans make it big on the world golf scene.

Fisher fighting nerves at Joburg Open updated 87 days ago

He overcame his nerves on Saturday, but Trevor Fisher Jnr. will have to do it all again if he wants to win his first European Tour title.

The world's largest golf tee? A golf club's drive at the record books updated 91 days ago

Inspired by Psalm 103 verse 11 -- "For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward those that fear him" -- two men with lofty ambitions in a midwestern town of the United States have finally realized them after months of endeavor -- and then some.

Mickelson flirts with history in wire-to-wire Phoenix win updated 93 days ago

Every day Phil Mickelson was on the verge of making PGA Tour history. Every day he fell just a little bit short.

Mickelson misses another record but leads Phoenix Open by four updated 94 days ago

Phil Mickelson continued to dominate the Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale on Friday, following up a stunning opening round 60 with a six-under par 65 to leave him four shots clear of nearest challenger Bill Haas.

Mickelson 'crushed' after putt for magical 59 lips out at Phoenix Open updated 95 days ago

It's not often that a golfer shoots an 11-under-par 60 but finishes his round with a tinge of disappointment.

Former golf No.1 Singh 'shocked' and 'angry' over deer antler 'drug' claims updated 96 days ago

Former World No.1 Vijay Singh says he has been left '"shocked" and "angry" after the revelation that he used a spray which may have contained a banned substance under the PGA TOUR Anti-Doping Policy.

Sterne just shy of "impossible" Els course best as he sets Dubai pace updated 97 days ago

South African Richard Sterne almost did the "impossible" as a ten-under-par 62 left him just one shot outside the course record set by Ernie Els.

Woods wins 75th PGA title at Torrey Pines updated 99 days ago

Tiger Woods won his 75th PGA Tour title at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines on Monday to ensure his 2013 season started in fine fashion.

Eagle earns Wood long-awaited first European Tour title updated 101 days ago

When Chris Wood turned professional in 2009, he came agonizingly close to winning a major title in his rookie season -- but it's been tough going since then.

Woods charges into lead with 65 on happy hunting ground updated 102 days ago

Tiger Woods kick started his 2013 season on his favorite golf course with a seven-under 65 Friday at Torrey Pines lifting him to the top of the leader board in the Farmers Insurance Open.

Donaldson pips Ryder Cup hero Rose to Abu Dhabi title updated 108 days ago

Justin Rose couldn't miss when he was part of Europe's triumphant Ryder Cup team last year but his putter let him down when his time came to force a playoff at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.

Rose scents victory in Abu Dhabi updated 108 days ago

Justin Rose will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship after posting a four-under par 68 on Saturday.

McIlroy and Woods crash out in Abu Dhabi updated 109 days ago

Just days after signing a bumper multi-year deal with Nike, Rory McIlroy made an embarrassing early exit in Abu Dhabi along with stablemate Tiger Woods.

McIlroy aims for recovery in Abu Dhabi updated 110 days ago

Rory McIlroy says he is desperate to get back on track in Abu Dhabi after a disappointing first round of the new season.

Ryder Cup hero Kaymer to join PGA Tour updated 111 days ago

Martin Kaymer says he's ready for the challenge of playing on the U.S. PGA following his heroics at the Ryder Cup last year.

McIlroy teams up with Tiger at Nike updated 113 days ago

World No.1 Rory McIlroy has ended months of speculation by confirming a sponsorship deal with Nike that could net him between $200-250 million according to media reports.

McIlroy, Donald and Poulter back McGinley for Ryder Cup captaincy updated 113 days ago

Colin Montgomerie might have masterminded Europe's charge to wrest the Ryder Cup back from the United States in 2010 but a hat-trick of the continent's best players are adamant he should not be allowed to reprise his role.

Nike unveils Rory McIlroy: Tiger's heir apparent updated 113 days ago

He is the heir apparent to Tiger Woods, on the course and off it. By the end of Monday, Rory McIlroy's bank balance will take a step closer to matching that of the most marketable star the sport has ever seen.

McIlroy stirs up Ryder Cup debate updated 114 days ago

While the sporting world awaits confirmation of his mega-money new sponsorship deal with Nike, Rory McIlroy has deflected attention to one of the other big stories on golf's horizon this week -- the naming of the next European Ryder Cup captain.

Golfer climbs out of 'abyss' to live dream updated 115 days ago

Scott Jamieson knows all about struggling in golf's lower echelons, but the Scotsman has been living the dream in the past month.

Oosthuizen digs out a lead in Durban updated 116 days ago

Louis Oosthuizen enjoyed a dream day in Durban after landing a brand new excavator for his farm.

Colsaerts shows strength to stun rivals updated 117 days ago

Nicolas Colsaerts unleashed his full power at the Durban Country Club to leave his rivals in a state of shock.

Johnson holds off Stricker at windy Tournament of Champions updated 119 days ago

Dustin Johnson clinched the opening PGA Tour title of 2013 after holding off a final round challenge from fellow American Steve Stricker at the Tournament of Champions in Hawaii.

Johnson takes charge as Tournament of Champions finally begins updated 119 days ago

A wind of change blew through Hawaii Monday and thankfully it was gentle enough to allow the PGA's Tournament of Champions to finally get under way.

PGA Tour season opener ruined by winds updated 121 days ago

Charlie Beljan ended 2012 on an incredible high after a fairytale first victory on the PGA Tour, but his hopes of capitalizing on that breakthrough win have been blown away in the season-opener in Hawaii.

Golf star breaks leg in skiing accident updated 128 days ago

Miguel Angel Jimenez may be the oldest golfer to win on the European Tour, but his lust for life has put a big dent in his hopes of extending that record in 2013.

The world's craziest crazy golf course? updated 137 days ago

Just about everyone has tried their hand at crazy or mini-golf, a small scale version of the game which has the ability to both delight and infuriate.

Woods eyes long rivalry with McIlroy updated 140 days ago

Fourteen-time major winner Tiger Woods has set his sights on rivaling world No. 1 Rory McIlroy over the next five to 10 years.

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