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In L.P.G.A., Players Struggle on and Off the Golf Course

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:43:23 GMT

Reilley Rankin's uncle is covering her expenses for three L.P.G.A. events.The global recession has reduced the number of events on the L.P.G.A. Tour, cutting prize money and putting some players in economic distress.

With Ankle in a Brace, Wie Quits After a 72

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:32:42 GMT

Michelle Wie waiting to putt on No. 12 Thursday. She shot a par-72 before leaving the event.The marquee player in the L.P.G.A. Tour Championship was said to have been hurt in a collision with a fan during the practice round.

Analysis: One Victory Makes the Future Brighter for Wie and the L.P.G.A.

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:04:50 GMT

Michelle Wie won the Lorena Ochoa Invitational in Mexico on Sunday, her first career victory in an L.P.G.A. event.With a victory in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational, Michelle Wie finally accomplished what she and many others thought she would do long ago: win an L.P.G.A. event.

Golf Roundup: Wie Earns First L.P.G.A. Victory; Woods Wins in Australia

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:40:11 GMT

Michelle Wie, with her parents, finally held an L.P.G.A. trophy.After years of expectations, Michelle Wie, at 20, captured her first L.P.G.A. title, and Tiger Woods has now won on every continent where golf is played.

Tiger Wins for First Time in Australia

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:42:42 GMT

Woods took the lead for good with a 7-iron to within four feet for birdie on the fifth hole, and he hardly missed a shot the rest of the way.

At Long Last, Michelle Wie Gets 1st Tour Win

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:50:30 GMT

Michelle Wie fulfilled the promise of a decade with a 3-under 69 Sunday for a two-stroke victory over Paula Creamer in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational.

Roundup: Struggling Woods Shares Lead With 2 Australians

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:45:19 GMT

Tiger Woods could not hit anything straight Saturday in the Australian Masters, but he struggled to an even-par 72 in the third round.

Golfer Asks for Restraining Order on Doping Suspension

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:07:05 GMT

Doug Barron says the PGA Tour suspended him for testing positive for drugs that he takes to treat medical conditions.The PGA Tour barred Doug Barron for violating its antidoping policy after denying him an exemption for drugs he said he was taking to treat medical conditions.

With 66, Westwood Keeps Two-Stroke Lead in Dubai

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:33:56 GMT

Lee Westwood maintained his two-shot lead at the Dubai World Championships after shooting a six-under 66 Saturday in the third round.

Rain Forces LPGA Tour Championship to 54 Holes

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:00:23 GMT

RICHMOND, Texas (AP) -- More rain on already saturated grounds at The Houstonian Country Club washed out play at the LPGA Tour Championship on Saturday, forcing tour officials to cut the season-ending event to 54 holes.

Westwood's 66 Maintains 2-Shot Lead in Dubai

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:50:21 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Lee Westwood maintained his two-shot lead at the Dubai World Championships after shooting a 6-under 66 Saturday in the third round.

Idle Ochoa Leads LPGA Tour Championship

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:40:23 GMT

RICHMOND, Texas (AP) -- Sophie Gustafson moved within two shots of leader Lorena Ochoa at the LPGA Tour Championship on Friday before second-round play was suspended because of bad weather.

Westwood Shoots 69 for 2-Shot Lead in Dubai

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:50:26 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Lee Westwood shot a 3-under 69 Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Dubai World Championship, strengthening his chance of winning the European money title.

Wie Withdraws From LPGA Event With Ankle Injury

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:30:40 GMT

RICHMOND, Texas (AP) -- Michelle Wie withdrew from the LPGA Tour Championship on Thursday after hobbling through her first round on a sprained left ankle.

Wie Withdraws, Ochoa Leads LPGA Tour Championship

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:30:51 GMT

RICHMOND, Texas (AP) -- Michelle Wie is gone, putting all the attention on Lorena Ochoa's player of the year fight with Jiyai Shin at the LPGA Tour Championship.

Allenby Shoots 7-Under 65 for 1-Shot Lead in Dubai

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:20:23 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Robert Allenby of Australia shot a 7-under 65 Thursday for a one-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai World Championship, while Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy vied for the European Tour money title.

Reporter’s Notebook: For Obama, Golfing Is a Very Leisurely Pursuit

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:30:39 GMT

President Obama spent two and a half hours on Tuesday at Mink Meadows Golf Club in Vineyard Haven, Mass.On the president’s first summer vacation hitting the links, his aides are mum on the scores.

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