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Golf Roundup: Mickelson Catches Woods to Set Up Showdown

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:03:07 GMT

The back nine Saturday at the HSBC Champions in Shanghai changed names atop the leader board, as Phil Mickelson took the lead at the World Golf Championship.

After Troubled Season, L.P.G.A. Names New Leader

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:35:58 GMT

After a three-month search, the L.P.G.A. announced the hiring of Michael Whan as the eighth commissioner in its 59-year history.

Washington Memo: Man’s World at White House? No Harm, No Foul, Aides Say

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:23:55 GMT

President Obama and golf partners, including the White House assistant chef Sam Kass, right, during his vacation in August.President Obama called criticism over an all-male basketball game “bunk,” and points out that he is surrounded by strong women both at home and in his administration.

For Sorenstam, a Busy, Relaxing Retirement

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:05:42 GMT

Annika Sorenstam with her husband, Mike McGee, and their 6-week-old daughter, Ava.In retirement from competition (she prefers to call it “stepping away”), Annika Sorenstam is still busy with golf, but is more relaxed.

Early Charge Helps United States Retain Control of Presidents Cup

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:08:46 GMT

With six matches still out on the course, Tiger Woods hit the clincher that finished off Y. E. Yang, 6 and 5, and pushed the United States past the 17 ½ points required for victory.

U.S. Team Takes Control Entering Singles Play

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:39:51 GMT

Steve Stricker, left, and Tiger Woods after winning the seventh hole in the afternoon four-ball competition Saturday.The United States Presidents Cup team built a 12 ½-9 ½ lead over the International team in an event at which the winner has never come from behind on Sunday.

Big Performances Give Internationals a Boost

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 07:39:30 GMT

Tim Clark’s eagle putt on No. 18 helped top Stewart Cink, far right, and Lucas Glover of the U.S.A determined group of players kept their Presidents Cup hopes alive with a 3-3 split.

As Fog Lifts, U.S. Team Rallies for Presidents Cup Lead

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:18:33 GMT

The heavily favored United States team rallied in five of six matches and settled for a 3 ½-2 ½ lead after the first day of the Presidents Cup.

Bo Bae Song Wins Mizuno Classic

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:00:26 GMT

SHIMA, Japan (AP) -- South Korea's Bo Bae Song won the Mizuno Classic for her first LPGA Tour title, closing with a 4-under 68 on Sunday for a three-stroke victory over Lorena Ochoa, Brittany Lang and Hee Young Park.

Mickelson Holds Lead as Tiger Falters

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:40:23 GMT

SHANGHAI (AP) -- Phil Mickelson is clinging to a one-shot lead at the turn of the HSBC Champions, but not over Tiger Woods.

Mickelson Takes Lead Over Woods, Watney at HSBC

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:20:23 GMT

SHANGHAI (AP) -- Phil Mickelson was unwinding from a day of high energy and quick turnarounds, one that took him from a two-shot deficit against Tiger Woods to a two-shot lead over the final eight holes Saturday in the HSBC Champions.

Bo Bae Song Leads Mizuno Classic

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:50:23 GMT

SHIMA, Japan (AP) -- South Korea's Bo Bae Song birdied the final hole for a 7-under 65 and a one-stroke lead in the Mizuno Classic.

Tiger's Late Push Takes Him to Share of HSBC Lead

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:20:27 GMT

SHANGHAI (AP) -- The gallery kept growing until it stretched along all 603 yards of the eighth hole at Sheshan International. It took a little longer before Tiger Woods gave them what they came to see Friday in the HSBC Champions.

Brittany Lang Shoots 66 for Mizuno Classic Lead

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:50:27 GMT

SHIMA, Japan (AP) -- American Brittany Lang shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Japan's Nobuko Kizawa and South Korea's Hee Young Park after the first round of the Mizuno Classic.

Watney's Amazing Ride Leads to the Top

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:10:39 GMT

SHANGHAI (AP) -- So much for that notion that American golfers don't travel well.

On Par: For Spring Success, a Winter Fitness Regimen

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:00:57 GMT

An off-season fitness program designed specifically for golfers can enhance flexibility, add strength to the core and improve balance.

Sports of The Times: For Top Golfers, Money Is No Substitute for Majors

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:55:17 GMT

A challenge facing the FedEx Cup is that golf’s history isn’t written with dollar signs. It’s written with the trophies at the majors.

FedEx Cup Playoffs: A Tournament With Intrigue in the Year of the Upset

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:47:27 GMT

Phil Mickelson at the 15th tee at Liberty National. “It’s a hard golf course,” he said. “Tee to green, it’s very demanding.Tiger Woods, or any other golfer, could win the first three FedEx Cup playoff events and conceivably still not win the big prize.

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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