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)
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
Fred Couples called the shots for the U.S. at the Presidents Cup, but the players had to sink them. Justin Timberlake sat down to talk about hosting his own PGA Tour event this week and much more. (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)
'Crushed' Kim gets apology from Allenby over remarks Oct 16, 2009
Kim has since denied that he was out late and US team captain Fred Couples, who also denied any improper behaviour, said yesterday his player was ''crushed'' by the comments after a week in which he won three of four matches ... There's just no way,'' Fred Couples told a Seattle radio station. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Couples: Kim upset by allegations Oct 15, 2009
Anthony Kim was 'crushed' by Robert Allenby allegations, according to Fred Couples - ESPN. Updated: October 14, 2009, 3:35 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Finchem preparing for 18-day trip to Asia Oct 14, 2009
U.S. captain Fred Couples said Kim was told to dress more appropriately at one function or go back to his room, and he went to his room ... DIVOTS: British Open champion Stewart Cink, Fred Couples and Bubba Watson will represent the PGA Tour in the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge, to be played Nov. 10 at Rio Secco in Las Vegas. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Beaten Allenby is critical of Kim Oct 14, 2009
U.S. captain Fred Couples said Kim was told to dress more appropriately at one function or go back to his room, and he went to his room. He was benched Saturday morning. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Allenby calls partier Kim the current John Daly Oct 14, 2009
Kim also denied a report that U.S. captain Fred Couples had asked him to leave a team function earlier in the week because he was not presentable. U.S. team members also said Couples had two players go up to Kim's room and ask him to join the rest of the team in the team room, Golf Week said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Winning one cup doesn't make the other any easier Oct 14, 2009
Woods delivered the cup-clinching point and didn't know it, even after U.S. captain Fred Couples told him. The Presidents Cup once was described as matches between the United States and an International team from Florida. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Couples pays tribute to his heavyweights for leading team to win Oct 13, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO: US captain Fred Couples paid tribute to his heavyweight trio of Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Steve Stricker after his team won the Presidents Cup for a sixth time against the Internationals on Sunday. Woods, Mickelson and Stricker the leading three players in the world went a combined 13-1-1 for the week as the US coasted to victory by 19 -14 points. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
New mom Sorenstam loving life away from tour Oct 13, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Mon, Oct 12, 2009 07:22 PMModified Mon, Oct 12, 2009 07:23 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Opinion: U.S. wins a subdued Presidents Cup Oct 12, 2009
They liked each other, liked Jordan, and really liked the laid-back leadership of Fred Couples. Couples insisted all week long that this wasn't rocket science, and all he tried to do was match players so they could play their best. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sobel's grades » Oct 12, 2009
Analysis: Fred Couples called on Mahan in the all-important opening singles match Sunday. "When they put me out first," he said, "I needed to set the tone." He failed to do that early, starting bogey-bogey, but came from behind to hold off Camilo Villegas and, yes, set the tone. (ESPN -- Golf)
Woods leads U.S. to Presidents Cup title Oct 12, 2009
U.S. captain Fred Couples congratulates Woods after his decisive victory ... Fred Couples' men always looked set to clinch the trophy after British Open champion Stewart Cink gave them a winning 4 and 3 start against Adam Scott in the first match of the day. (CNN -- International)
Tiger Clinches Presidents Cup For U.S. Oct 12, 2009
"I did pretty good coming in." "I couldn't be happier for him and for me to have him win the point," said American captain Fred Couples. The final score was 19 1/2 - 14 1/2. (ABC 7 News, DC)
KEY ROLE: Jordan 'brings a lot to the table' Oct 12, 2009
Michael Jordan, chosen as an assistant by U.S. captain Fred Couples, talks with International team captain Greg Norman during the final day of the Presidents Cup on Sunday at Harding Park in San Francisco. By Steve DiMeglio, USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO Following their resounding victory in the Presidents Cup on Sunday at on the shores of , U.S. captain was asked what advice he would give 2010 Ryder Cup captain. (USA Today -- Sports)
Woods sinks winning putt as US win Presidents Cup Oct 12, 2009
"I didn't look at any boards. I saw we were down six matches at one point so I just kept my head down and tried to extend my own lead. "We played great as a team and the captain did some great pairings," Woods said of triumphant skipper Fred Couples. "He put us together with some guys that we knew we could play really well with, and the guys made putts this week. All in all, I'm very proud of the guys. (India Times, India)
Tiger finishes 5-0 as U.S. wins Presidents Cup Oct 12, 2009
Captain Fred Couples celebrates after Tiger Woods clinched the Presidents Cup for the U.S.. Mickelson might have played the best for the Americans, carrying along three partners in the team matches and hanging on to beat Goosen. (ABC News)
U.S. up three with 12 singles to go Oct 11, 2009
American captain Fred Couples can be proud of his best pairing. On Saturday morning, it was Woods with a heroic performance. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Woods & Stricker first unbeaten team in 30 years Oct 11, 2009
AP Photo United States captain Fred Couples, center, congratulates his players Sean O'Hair, left, and Phil Mickelson, after they won their foursomes match 5 and 3 against International players Retief Goosen and Camilo Villegas at golf's Presidents Cup at Harding Park Golf Course Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in San Francisco ... United States captain's assistant Michael Jordan, left, stands with captain Fred Couples during four-ball matches at the Presidents Cup at Harding Park Golf Course, Saturday,... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tiger-Yang highlight Sun. matches » Oct 11, 2009
Or will Fred Couples' team be celebrating for the third straight time. Let's break down the 12 singles matches: -- Jason Sobel. (ESPN -- Golf)
International hopes boosted by late charge Oct 11, 2009
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 Couples, did not seem to be concerned by the score or the flurry with which the Internationals finished. Our guys fought hard and I don't see anything wrong with leaving here 3-3,'' Couples said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Notebook: International team figures it out Oct 11, 2009
HELPING OUT: Both Greg Norman and Fred Couples have been laid-back captains, but Norman was out on the course helping out when things got tight Saturday in the final match of the day. Tim Clark and Vijay Singh were even with Phil Mickelson and Sean O'Hair on the 16th hole of a match the International team badly needed to make things interesting on Sunday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Unstoppable Woods and Stricker keep US in front Oct 11, 2009
Thats good, because American captain Fred Couples had no hesitation keeping Woods and world No. 3 Stricker together for the foursomes, when Canadian Mike Weir and South African Tim Clark will have the dubious distinction of taking them on. Until they get tired of each other, they will play again and again and again, Couples said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Internationals stage late rally to put life back into Presidents Cup Oct 11, 2009
Greg s guys were great today, to battle back and get three points when they needed to was a good finish, said US captain Fred Couples. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Notebook: Leonard gets over miss with prank Oct 10, 2009
U.S. captain Fred Couples chose to sit out Anthony Kim and Lucas Glover. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
International stays close with late rally Oct 10, 2009
United States team captain Fred Couples, left, and International team captain Greg Norman, right, watch the fourball match between Ryo Ishikawa and Y.E. Yang of the International team and Kenny Perry and Sean O'Hair of the United States team finish on the 15th green of Harding Park Golf Course at the Presidents Cup in San Francisco, Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. Ishikawa and Yang won the match four and three. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Small lead for US in Presidents Cup Oct 10, 2009
Woods and Stricker will play together for the third straight day Saturday in the morning alternate shot pairing, and it's almost certain that captain Fred Couples will send them out again for the afternoon better ball. That's fine with Stricker, who has settled well into a role that a lot of other players never seemed able to handle in previous team competitions. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
U.S. meets Harding challenge at Presidents Cup Oct 10, 2009
The players seemed confused, but captains Fred Couples and Greg Norman insisted Goosen never did concede the putt. So the Internationals will begin today's matches trailing by only one point. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Internationals keep in touch in Presidents Cup golf Oct 10, 2009
US captain Fred Couples said it wasn't a question of his players collapsing on the finishing holes at Harding Park. "It's not that we're butchering those holes," Couples said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Goosens mental lapse nearly cost International team a vital point Oct 10, 2009
A little bit of a sour finish, US captain Fred Couples called it, but said he and his team would put it behind them quickly. Did we think we were going to be up 4-2. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
US fight back to wrest narrow lead Oct 10, 2009
I'm tired,'' Fred Couples, the US captain, said as he watched the tide turning. I've been out here four hours, and it's mentally exhausting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
U.S. leads Presidents Cup after day one Oct 9, 2009
"A little bit of a sour finish, but that's fine with me. Those guys fought back hard," said American captain Fred Couples of the final match. "I just walked around and said a few words to the guys. I don't really believe they need much of my help.". (News & Observer -- Sports)
Despite Woods, Internationals keep Presidents Cup close Oct 9, 2009
" Phil Mickelson and Anthony Kim delivered America's first point, saving their best for last as they closed out a 3 and 2 victory over Canadian Mike Weir and South African Tim Clark with four birdies to win the last four holes. US captain Fred Couples said Kim and Mickelson, who teamed successfully at the Ryder Cup last year, were eager to go out first and 'set a tone,' but they duo couldn't hit the right notes early. They were 1-down through the first 12 holes, but came to life with a birdie at... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Goose goes blank Oct 9, 2009
" After a moment's hesitation, Leonard stepped up and hit a putt that lipped out. The Americans lost the hole and halved the match. "A little bit of a sour finish," US captain Fred Couples called it, but said he and his team would put it behind them quickly. "Did we think we were going to be up 4-2. Yes, we really did," Couples said. "But it won't be the last putt ever missed at the Presidents Cup and it won't be the last time a little bit of a reversal was done. (iAfrica.com)
A cell phone and some bad manners Oct 9, 2009
ROCKET SCIENTISTS: Fred Couples has always liked to keep things simple, and his pairings in the Presidents Cup reflect that. It makes it easier, of course, when you listen to who your top player wants to partner with. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Jordan violating city rules on smoking Oct 8, 2009
U.S. captain Fred Couples invited Jordan to be an honorary assistant captain at the Presidents Cup, and the NBA icon even teed it up during a practice round Monday at Harding Park before the week officially got under way. But when city officials saw a picture of Jordan in the San Francisco Chronicle toking on his stogie, they were quick to remind the PGA Tour that Harding Park is a city property and smoking is not allowed. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Internationals hope for even Day 1 of Presidents Cup Oct 8, 2009
The eighth edition of the Presidents Cup begins today with six foursomes matches that were put together by captains Fred Couples and Greg Norman, both of whom conceded they could have done just as well drawing names from a hat. It starts with Phil Mickelson and Anthony Kim, a successful team at the Ryder Cup last year, going against Tim Clark and Mike Weir. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Intense Norman, laid-back Couples add pizzazz to Cup Oct 8, 2009
Laid-back Fred Couples and intense Greg Norman bring a lot of charisma to the Presidents Cup ... Captains: Fred Couples (USA), Greg Norman (International). (USA Today -- Sports)
Sheens seeks advice for novice tourists Oct 8, 2009
US captain Fred Couples recruited Jordan, a huge golf fan and close friend of Woods, to help deliver a confidence boost to younger players and newcomers. Tiger's like me,'' Jordan said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
MATCHUPS: Pairings for Thursday's foursomes Oct 8, 2009
International Team captain Greg Norman of Australia, right, and U.S. captain Fred Couples meet the media this week at the Presidents Cup in San Francisco ... Captains: Fred Couples (USA), Greg Norman (International). (USA Today -- Sports)
Glover Begins Play in President's Cup on Thursday Oct 8, 2009
This year's US captain is former Master's Champion Fred Couples. Couples has paired Glover and Cink in the first round of Foursomes and they will play Vijay Singh and Robert Allenby in a match that will start at 3:34 PM Eastern time. (Clemsontigers.com)
US armed with a secret weapon Michael Jordan Oct 8, 2009
RETIRED basketball superstar Michael Jordan will serve as an assistant for United States captain Fred Couples at the Presidents Cup this week, helping the hosts develop their mental toughness. By the time we finish working on them, everybodys going to think theyre Tiger Woods, Jordan said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Lefty nurses strained back but ready to play Oct 8, 2009
The world number two plans to play the other nine at Harding Park on Wednesday and US captain Fred Couples was confident he would be ready for the opening foursomes matches. I dont see it as a problem, Couples told reporters on the first official day of practice for the biennial team competition between the US and the Internationals. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Golf: Ishikawa to take on Tiger in Presidents Cup debut Oct 8, 2009
" The match is the fifth of six alternate-shot contests on the opening day of the competition, which pits the United States against a team of players from around the globe - only Europe excluded. On Friday, the teams will contest six fourball matches. Saturday they play five fourball and five foursomes and the competiton concludes Sunday with 12 singles matches. Phil Mickelson and Anthony Kim will lead the US charge when they open in the first match against Canadian Mike Weir and South African... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Caddies sport Giants jerseys Oct 8, 2009
According to Giants officials, United States team captain Fred Couples asked for the jerseys, because he liked the combination of "San Francisco" stitched across the front and the names appearing on the back. Presidents Cup executive director Tom Clark then collaborated with Giants president Larry Baer to complete the project. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Ishikawa to get quick baptism at Presidents Cup Oct 8, 2009
U.S. captain Fred Couples decided to put Woods and Stricker into that match. Ishikawa is up for the challenge, even while showing his deep respect. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Presidents Cup Moments Oct 8, 2009
It needed some drama - and Fred Couples, the 2009 U.S. captain, gladly provided it ... It needed some drama - and Fred Couples, the 2009 U.S. captain, gladly provided it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Notes: Green thumbs-up Oct 7, 2009
U.S. captain Fred Couples said Mickelson probably will play nine holes today, too, as a precaution. All 12 players on each team must play in the opening two rounds (unlike the Ryder Cup), plus Sunday's singles matches. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Opinion: Couples is the Yogi Berra of golf Oct 7, 2009
Eric Risberg / APU.S. team captain Fred Couples, left, answers a question as International team captain Greg Norman listens during a news conference Tuesday ... Fred Couples is the U.S. captain. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cup notebook: Bloodshot eyes for Yang Oct 7, 2009
"---YANG AND THE BRUINS: Y.E. Yang spent two days playing The Institute, a hidden gem south of San Jose owned by John Fry and his brothers of Fry's Electronics. They plan to move the Fry's.com Open there when the time is right, and they have been inviting PGA Tour players over the last few years to take a look.Yang was on his way to the course Sunday when he reached into his bag and realized he only had one ball. Staying at the Corde Valle Resort, he went to the pro shop only to discover it... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fred Couples: easygoing, hard to understand Oct 7, 2009
AP Photo United States captain Fred Couples, right, talks with his assistant Jay Haas during a team photo session at the Presidents Cup golf competition Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in San Francisco ... Fred Couples is the U.S. captain ... United States Presidents Cup team member Tiger Woods, center, talks with U.S. captain Fred Couples, right, and caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay during a team photo session at the Presidents Cup golf competition Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in San Francisco. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Americans already experiencing the MJ effect Oct 7, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO: Basketball great Michael Jordan was an innovative addition by captain Fred Couples to help the US Presidents Cup team this week at Harding Park, and he made an immediate impact on Monday. Accompanied by Couples and US players Hunter Mahan, Lucas Glover and Sean OHair, the cigar-chomping Jordan was an energising figure as he chatted his way around the par-71 layout in unofficial practice. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Relishing the team setting Oct 6, 2009
Lonesome golfers relish team setting. Article:Lonesome golfers relish team setting:/c/a/2009/10/05/SP7L1A1E44. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
This Week in Golf - October 8th through October 11th Oct 6, 2009
tool goes here By Fred Couples leads his U.S. team into Harding Park against Greg Norman's International side at the Presidents Cup. This event has taken a special place in the hearts of the players. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lonesome golfers relish team setting Oct 6, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009. (10-05) 20:23 PDT -- The world's top golfers are accustomed to chugging along in relative solitude. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Haas trumps Watson for Senior Players title Oct 5, 2009
Haas is one of American captain Fred Couples' assistants at next week's Presidents Cup at Harding Park in California. "It'll be a good week for me," said Haas. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Internationals need to annoy Americans Oct 5, 2009
Fred Couples never showed more exuberance than the time he made a 20-foot birdie on the last hole to beat Vijay Singh. And although the International flag represents countries from all continents except Europe, Mike Weir faced enormous expectations and a Maple Leaf at every turn when he played on home soil in Canada against the worlds best player. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Dustin Johnson set to defend at Atunyote Oct 1, 2009
08), and nearly was picked by U.S. captain Fred Couples for the Presidents Cup. "I'm a lot more comfortable out here," Johnson said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Harrington still wants his hand on the claret jug Sep 23, 2009
FINAL WORD: "Under all those layers of apparently lack of caring, he does not want to lose." - Stewart Cink, on Presidents Cup captain Fred Couples. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Golf notes (31) Sep 20, 2009
President's Cup Captains Fred Couples and Greg Norman met with the media last week in Washington D.C., to announce their two captains' picks for the upcoming event to be staged at Harding Park Golf Club in San Francisco. It was no surprise that Couples chose two young-guns in current United States Open Champion Lucas Glover and former President's Cup and Ryder Cup player Hunter Mahan. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Jordan relishes Cup role Sep 17, 2009
Jordan will not exactly fill a formal role - U.S. captain Fred Couples simply wants him to tell stories and share his zest for golf (and winning). That's why Couples designated Jordan as an assistant captain for next month's match-play event at Harding Park. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Captain courageous: Norman backs misfiring Scott Sep 10, 2009
When Norman and the US captain Fred Couples took the podium at the National Press Club to announce their two captain's picks to complete the 12-man teams, it was Scott and Japan's Ryo Ishikawa, 18 next Thursday, who got the nod from Norman. Ishikawa was not unexpected. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Glover, Mahan, Ishikawa And Scott Picked For Presidents Cup Sep 9, 2009
United States captain Fred Couples played it safe on Tuesday with his two choices. He selected U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover and Hunter Mahan, who were Jack Nicklaus' picks in 2007, for this year's team. (ABC 7 News, DC)
