Poulter wins Singapore Open by 1 stroke Nov 1, 2009
Phil Mickelson (71) and Ernie Els (72) both finished six shots back at 4-under. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Poulter opens big lead Nov 1, 2009
Chopra remains second alongside Taiwan's Chan Yih-shin while South Africa's Ernie Els shot a 69 to be joint third, six behind Poulter in a pack that also includes England's Graeme McDowell and Japan's Kodai Ichihara. World number two Phil Mickelson is struggling for consistency and lags 10 off the pace with Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee while three-time Major winner Padraig Harrington and Australia's Adam Scott made the cut by a shot. (iAfrica.com)
Kim sets up rematch Nov 1, 2009
He will take on Cabrera after the Argentine, runner-up to Ernie Els on the last staging of this event at Wentworth two years ago, ended the hopes of Rory McIlroy and Simon Dyson when he crushed Dyson by a massive seven-hole margin. Retief Goosen beat Paul Casey and finished third in the group. (iAfrica.com)
The tall and short of Champions Tour finale Oct 31, 2009
There are plenty of modern players at 6-3 or 6-4 - from Vijay Singh and Ernie Els to Davis Love III and Bubba Watson - but few taller. Blackmar blames a combination of swing mechanics and the lure of basketball, baseball and football. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kim sets up Allenby rematch, Cabrera and Fisher to face off Oct 31, 2009
Masters champion Angel Cabrera also reached the semi-finals after beating Simon Dyson of England by seven holes in Group C. The Argentine, who lost to Ernie Els in last years final, will play Ross Fisher in todays other 36-hole match-up after the Englishman beat Jeev Milkha Singh by one hole. Allenby beat Oliver Wilson of England by three holes to set up a Presidents Cup rematch, where Kim won easily. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rain stops half the field from finishing 2nd round in S'pore Oct 31, 2009
Ernie Els is a further shot adrift after three holes of his second round, the South African joining Briton Ross McGowan (69), Indias Gaganjeet Bhullar (67) and Australias Scott Hend (66) in a share of seventh place. Chopra walked off the course in near darkness on Thursday after limping through eight holes of his opening round in two-over. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Golf: Poulter opens commanding lead in Singapore Oct 31, 2009
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Chopra on top at Singapore Open Oct 31, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Fri, Oct 30, 2009 10:09 AMModified Fri, Oct 30, 2009 10:09 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Poulter holds lead at Singapore Open Oct 30, 2009
SINGAPORE: England's Ian Poulter held a one-stroke lead over Ernie Els when the first round of the Singapore Open was finally completed Friday after twice being suspended because of lightning. Play was suspended for two hours Friday and three hours Thursday as thunderstorms lashed the par-71 Sentosa Golf Club. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Golf: Poulter retains Singapore lead in rain-hit 1st round Oct 30, 2009
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Poulter leads Els, Lefty in Singapore Oct 30, 2009
Ian Poulter leads Ernie Els by one at Singapore Open - ESPN. Updated: October 30, 2009, 2:48 AM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Poulter leads in Singapore Open Oct 30, 2009
Sitting a shot back of the 33-year-old Englishman at the US$5mil co-sanctioned event are South Africas Ernie Els and Taiwanese qualifier Chan Yih-shin, who recorded matching bogey-free 67s. Thank you: Ian Poulter of England acknowledges the crowd during the first round of the Singapore Open Thursday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Poulter holds first round lead at Singapore Open Oct 30, 2009
SINGAPORE -- Ian Poulter held a one-stroke lead over Ernie Els when the first round of the Singapore Open was finally completed Friday after twice being suspended because of lightning ... Ian Poulter held a one-stroke lead over Ernie Els when the first round of the Singapore Open was finally completed Friday after twice being suspended because of lightning. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Poulter takes early 1-shot lead over Els at Singapore Open before lightning suspends play Oct 29, 2009
SINGAPORE (AP) England's Ian Poulter took a one-shot lead over Ernie Els before play was suspended Thursday due to lightning on the first day of the $5 million Singapore Open. Poulter made six birdies for a 5-under 66 at the par-71, Sentosa Golf Club, one stroke ahead of South Africa's Els and Chan Yih-shin of Taiwan. (FOX61, CT)
Golf: Els, Harrington hope to win Barclays Singapore Open 2009 Oct 29, 2009
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Europeans eye Race to Dubai at Singapore Open Oct 29, 2009
Harrington and Ernie Els, who both tied for second at last year's tournament, face stiff competition from Phil Mickelson at the par-71, 7,300-yard Sentosa Golf Club. Els, who missed a putt on the last day at the 18th hole last year that would have forced a playoff with winner Jeev Milkha Singh, is looking for his first win of the year. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ian Poulter takes early lead at Singapore Open Oct 29, 2009
England's Ian Poulter took a one-shot lead over Ernie Els before play was suspended Thursday due to lightning on the first day of the $5 million Singapore Open. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Els hits out Oct 29, 2009
Ernie Els hit out on Wednesday at the European Tour for scheduling the World Matchplay Championship to clash with the Singapore Open. The big South African is the defending Matchplay champion and a seven-time winner of the event, but instead of being in Spain he is in Singapore where he is committed to play under contractual obligations with sponsor Barclays. (iAfrica.com)
Lefty: Just watch me go Oct 28, 2009
Joining them are Singapore regulars Ernie Els and Adam Scott, along with world No. 12 Ogilvy and Koreas K.J. Choi, buoyed from winning the Johor Open on Sunday. Choi has slumped down the rankings but his victory across the border in Malaysia boosted his confidence. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Duo wins Skills Challenge at Breakers in playoff Oct 27, 2009
Brendt Snedeker, Boo Weekley win Golf Skills Challenge at The Breakers in a playoff - ESPN. Updated: October 26, 2009, 6:43 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Golf: Mickelson, Harrington fired up for Singapore Oct 27, 2009
" World number six Harrington has not won a tournament since the US PGA Championship last year and is desperate to get back on the winners' dias. The Irishman's form is finally on the up after emerging from a slump over the past three months triggered by major swing adjustments. He finished third at his last tournament, the Portugal Masters, and still harbours hopes of ending the year at the top of the European Tour money list. Languishing at 16th, he knows he needs to start winning. "I probably... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Martin Blake In a bid to fulfil his talent, Aaron Baddeley has gone back to his roots - and the coach who helped create him. Read more Oct 26, 2009
He has tried his game with Leadbetter, the man who has coached the likes of Greg Norman, Nick Faldo and Ernie Els and with Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer, the creators of Stack and Tilt, an unorthodox method which has a player tilting forward in the backswing so that the weight stays over the golf ball. He was not the only professional to try it, for the likes of Canadian Mike Weir was a devotee as well. (The Age, Australia)
Baddeley's old swing doctor takes him back to the future Oct 26, 2009
He has tried his game with Leadbetter, the man who has coached the likes of Greg Norman, Nick Faldo and Ernie Els, and with Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer, the creators of Stack and Tilt, an unorthodox method which has a player tilting forward in the backswing so that the weight stays over the golf ball. Canadian Mike Weir was a devotee as well. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Laird wins first title in playoff in Vegas Oct 20, 2009
Martin Laird wins first PGA Tour title in playoff in Vegas - ESPN. Updated: October 18, 2009, 10:18 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
This Week in Golf - October 20th through October 25th Oct 20, 2009
Ernie Els won the title in 2007. The remainder of the tour will be in Asia for the Barclays Singapore Open, where Jeev Milkha Singh won last year. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Westwood atop Order of Merit after win Oct 19, 2009
Lee Westwood atop Order of Merit after Portugal Masters win - ESPN. Updated: October 18, 2009, 1:48 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Cook claims third Champions Tour title Oct 19, 2009
John Cook wins first Champions Tour title of season - ESPN. Updated: October 18, 2009, 7:41 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Forsman still on top at Champions Tour Oct 18, 2009
Dan Forsman has one-stroke lead on Champions Tour - ESPN. Updated: October 17, 2009, 7:49 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Goosen (64) leading Portugal Masters Oct 18, 2009
There's no rest for Ernie Els, who needed two trans-Atlantic flights to play three events in three weeks. If Phil Mickelson can keep putting like he did at East Lake, next season should provide fans a few more classic Lefty-Tiger moments. (ESPN -- Golf)
Forsman soars to Champions Tour lead Oct 17, 2009
Dan Forsman soars to lead at Champions Tour event - ESPN. Updated: October 17, 2009, 1:35 AM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Golf Tidbits: Storylines abound following Presidents Cup Oct 16, 2009
Finally, O'Hair trounced Ernie Els, 6 their singles match ... Scott did garner a win while paired with Ernie Els in his first match, but went 0-4-0 the rest of the way. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Finchem preparing for 18-day trip to Asia Oct 14, 2009
Now that the Americans hold the Ryder Cup and have won the Presidents Cup three straight times, Ernie Els of South Africa believes the Americans are helped by getting to play a cup each year. "I think the fact that they play this type of format every year has to help at least a little bit," Els wrote on his Web site Monday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Woods and Stricker help US tighten grip on cup Oct 14, 2009
Canadian Mike Weir and South African Ernie Els picked up the first point of the afternoon session, crushing Justin Leonard and Zach Johnson 5 and 3 to trim the US lead to 10-8. The Internationals fight back continued to pick up steam when Australian duo Geoff Ogilvy and Robert Allenby saw off British Open champion Stewart Cink and US Open winner Lucas Glover 2 and 1 to further cut into the American advantage. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Woods seals Americas triumph in Presidents Cup Oct 13, 2009
Hunter Mahan beat Colombian Camilo Villegas 2 and 1, Anthony Kim defeated Australian Robert Allenby 5 and 3 and Sean OHair beat South African Ernie Els 6 and 4 before Woods polished off Yang. Woods teamed for his first four victories here with Steve Stricker, but he was on his own for a grudge match against Yang. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Young Ishikawa stamps his class in debut Oct 13, 2009
Ishikawa, who has won four events on his home Tour this season, impressed by posting a 3-2 record on his Presidents Cup debut, second best on the International team with Ernie Els. Perry was far from the only one impressed by Ishikawa s play and poise in front of hordes of Japanese media who descended on Harding Park for the biennial event to follow him. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Americans win the Presidents Cup Oct 13, 2009
They are just one hell of a team, Ernie Els said. We have to pretty much go back to the drawing board, because they are a pretty well-oiled team, and it s hard to beat that kind of team. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Woods sinks winning putt as US win Presidents Cup Oct 12, 2009
Winning putt falls to Woods as US clinch Cup - Top Stories - Golf - Sports - The Times of India. Winning putt falls to Woods as US clinch Cup. (India Times, India)
Woods remains key to US Oct 12, 2009
He and Leonard wore down South African Ernie Els and Australian Adam Scott 4 and 2 in foursomes, then Furyk and Kim held off Argentina's Angel Cabrera and Scott for a 2-up four-ball win. South Korea's PGA Champion Yang and Japanese phenom Ishikawa delivered the Internationals' only foursomes victory - a 3 and 2 triumph over Kenny Perry and Zach Johnson. (iAfrica.com)
Woods leads U.S. to Presidents Cup title Oct 12, 2009
Victories quickly followed for Hunter Mahan over Camilio Villegas, Anthony Kim against Robert Allebny and Sean O'Hair over Ernie Els. Woods then closed out the victory with their fifth point of the day before Geoff Ogilvy gained a measure of respectability for the Internationals by wrecking Stricker's perfect record with a 2 and 1 win for Greg Norman's team. (CNN -- International)
Shark's strugglers need final-day miracle to turn Presidents Cuptide Oct 12, 2009
South African Ernie Els and Canadian Mike Weir were even more dominant, thrashing Justin Leonard and Zach Johnson 5 and 3. But it wasn't such a good day for Adam Scott, who lost both of his matches. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
U.S. lifts sixth Presidents Cup Oct 12, 2009
Kim claimed a 5 and 3 win over Australian Robert Allenby before O'Hair beat South African Ernie Els 6 and 4. Editor: Xiong Tong. (Xinhuanet, China)
McGowan leads in Madrid Oct 12, 2009
The world number 177 finished at 24 under-par and is well-placed to break the Tour record for a 72-hole score, which is a 29-under-par from South Africa's Ernie Els at the Johnnie Walker Classic six years ago. The Essex-born player also broke the all-time Tour record for 54 holes by one shot, but preferred lies have been in place for all three rounds. (iAfrica.com)
Golf: Woods seals US triumph in Presidents Cup Oct 12, 2009
" The United States brought a three-point lead into the final day and needed just five points from the 12 singles matches to win. The Internationals needed eight points, and were never up in more than six matches simultaneously. The Americans won for the sixth time in eight editions of the event, which pits a US team against an Internationals squad drawn from everywhere in the world except Europe. The only Internationals victory was at Royal Melbourne in 1998 and the teams tied at Fancourt in... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Tiger Clinches Presidents Cup For U.S. Oct 12, 2009
The next two points for the U.S. came from Anthony Kim, who trounced Robert Allenby, 5 nd Sean O'Hair, who destroyed Ernie Els, 6 get the Americans within a point of winning the Cup. That's where Woods came in. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Presidents Cup: Day-by-day results Oct 12, 2009
x-Playoff: Tiger Woods (U.S.)/Ernie Els (Int. halved three sudden-death holes with pars. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Golf has a tee time for 2016 Olympics Oct 11, 2009
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U.S. up three with 12 singles to go Oct 11, 2009
Ernie Els and Mike Weir crushed Justin Leonard and Zach Johnson, 5 match three. It came down to the final match on Saturday with a lot riding on the outcome. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Presidents Cup Capsules Oct 11, 2009
Ernie Els and Adam Scott, International, 4 and 2 ... Ernie Els and Mike Weir, International, def. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Woods & Stricker first unbeaten team in 30 years Oct 11, 2009
Jim Furyk and Anthony Kim held on for a 2-up victory over Adam Scott and Angel Cabrera, while the International team picked up easy victories in fourballs from Ogilvy and Allenby, and Weir and Ernie Els, who had a 5-and-3 win over Zach Johnson and Justin Leonard. Mickelson might have to settle for being the best player in red, white and blue this week. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Internationals stage late rally to put life back into Presidents Cup Oct 11, 2009
Cup veterans Ernie Els of South Africa and Canadian Mike Weir added another after coming from one down after 15 holes to beat Jim Furyk and Anthony Kim two up. However the biggest boost for the Internationals came from the final shot of the day when diminutive South African Tim Clark, who reached the green in two at the par-five last, sank a curling 14-foot eagle putt. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
International hopes boosted by late charge Oct 11, 2009
They got the other two at the 18th hole, on a conceded eagle to the Canadian Mike Weir that gave Weir and Ernie Els a 2-up win over Jim Furyk and Anthony Kim, and on a dramatic 15-foot eagle putt by Tim Clark of South Africa in a 1-up victory for Clark and Vijay Singh over the formidable team of Lucas Glover and Stewart Cink. Although his US team has yet to live up to predictions that it would dominate the International side, which has not won the Presidents Cup since 1998, the captain, Fred... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tiger-Yang highlight Sun. matches » Oct 11, 2009
International Team: Ernie Els. U.S. Team: Sean O'Hair. (ESPN -- Golf)
U.S. can't close Presidents Cup deal Oct 10, 2009
Weir and Ernie Els won the final three holes for a 2-up victory, the clinching shot by Weir from the base of the bleachers and onto the green at the par-5 18th for an eagle that was conceded. "That was one of the better ones I've hit in a long time," Weir said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Olympics add new sports for 2016 Oct 10, 2009
Among those who traveled to Copenhagen this week to pitch (and putt) on behalf of her sport, Michelle Wie told the story of growing up as a fan of both Woods and South African star Ernie Els. "I can dream of doing something not even Tiger or Ernie has done," she told the IOC members. (CNN)
PRESIDENTS CUP: Friday's results Oct 10, 2009
-- Ernie Els and Mike Weir, International, def ... Retief Goosen and Adam Scott, International, 3 and 2 -- Ernie Els and Mike Weir. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
US fight back to wrest narrow lead Oct 10, 2009
In the second match, the opening tee shot by the US team's Hunter Mahan cannoned off a spectator, and an approach shot by Ernie Els of the International team bounced off a golf cart. This prompted Phil Mickelson to joke, ''Keep in mind, these are 12 of the best players in the world,'' a remark he amended to, ''I mean 24 best players. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Golfers get shot at gold Oct 10, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Sat, Oct 10, 2009 03:41 AMModified Sat, Oct 10, 2009 12:20 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
U.S. defends slight lead again at Presidents Cup Oct 10, 2009
Ernie Els (left) and Mike Weir won the final three holes Friday to help draw the International team within 1 point at the Presidents Cup. Of the five matches that have gone the distance, the International team has picked up 3 points. (ABC News)
Internationals keep in touch in Presidents Cup golf Oct 10, 2009
South African Ernie Els and Canadian Mike Weir battled to a 2-up victory over Jim Furyk and Anthony Kim - winning the last three holes to secure the triumph. Meanwhile, Asian sensations Yang Yong-Eun and Ryo Ishikawa notched a convincing victory, downing Kenny Perry and Sean O'Hair 4 and 3. (Yahoo! Asia News)
U.S. meets Harding challenge at Presidents Cup Oct 10, 2009
"We're pretty fortunate to have 2 1/2 points," Ernie Els said ... -- Adam Scott and Ernie Els, International, def. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Last 3 holes key win by Els, Weir Oct 10, 2009
(10-09) 21:28 PDT -- If one match illustrated the International team's resilience Friday - teetering on the brink of trouble, then uncorking clutch shots down the stretch - it was a dramatic victory by Ernie Els and Mike Weir. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
U.S. retains slim lead in Presidents Cup Oct 10, 2009
Ernie Els and Mike Weir won the final three holes to turn defeat into a 2-up victory, thanks to the Canadian hitting 3-wood from the base of the bleachers and onto the green for an eagle that was conceded. In the final match on the course, Tim Clark ripped a 3-wood to 15 feet and dropped to his knees when the eagle putt curled into the cup. (News & Observer -- Sports)
San Franciso dreaming Oct 10, 2009
One of those three South Africans is Ernie Els, who along with Retief Goosen has been in resurgent form this year, which makes this weeks big news from South African golf all the more poignant. The Vodacom Business Origins of Golf series wraps up at Simola today, the final being played on a course thats endured bruising times and come back magnificently; next years series will pay tribute to Ernie, under the banner Origins Goes Easy. (iAfrica.com)
Golf, rugby make Rio roster Oct 10, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Canada's George Seymour Lyon won the gold medal at the 1904 St. Louis Olympic Games. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Goosens mental lapse nearly cost International team a vital point Oct 10, 2009
Bad start: International team members Ernie Els of South Africa (left) walks with team captain Greg Norman of Australia (centre) and assistant captain Frank Nobilo of New Zealand at the end of the first day of the Presidents Cup golf competition at Harding Park Golf course in San Francisco on Thursday ... South Africas Ernie Els, who was also on the sideline watching the finish at 18, said Goosen just lost track for a minute. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
