Golf: Garcia, Casey crash out in Spain Oct 30, 2009
Former world No. 3 Sergio Garcia has fallen down the rankings this year ... Former world No. 3 Sergio Garcia cannot progress into semifinals of World Match Play Championship ... (CNN) -- Sergio Garcia crashed out of contention on the opening day of the World Match Play Championship in Spain, while top seed Paul Casey's comeback ended with two defeats. (CNN -- International)
Casey loses twice at World Match Play Championship Oct 30, 2009
Oliver Wilson of England can advance to the last four with a halve of his match against Robert Allenby after beating Sergio Garcia and Martin Kaymer by one hole each. But a defeat to Australia's Allenby - who halved against Garcia after beating Kaymer by one hole - will knock out the Englishman. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Kim wins 2 matches, Casey falls twice Oct 30, 2009
In the Mark McCormack Group, Oliver Wilson beat Sergio Garcia and Martin Kaymer, both 1-up, and Robert Allenby topped Kaymer 1-up and halved with Garcia. The Wilson-Allenby match Friday will determine the semifinalist. (News & Observer -- Sports)
New leader tapped by the LPGA Oct 29, 2009
Casey is scheduled to open play today against Scott Strange, while 16 players including Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia and Masters champion Angel Cabrera are all in action. Casey will also play two-time U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen and Anthony Kim in Group A.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Lefty: Just watch me go Oct 28, 2009
It means Milkha has opted to play in Spain instead, as have top-ranked Europeans such as Paul Casey, Lee Westwood and Sergio Garcia. Nevertheless, with US$5mil at stake, Singapore has attracted a decent field with the likes of Paul McGinley, Robert Karlsson, Miguel Angel Jimenez and Justin Rose all teeing off. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
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)
* Jonzon takes lead over Garcia and Kaymer in Spain Oct 26, 2009
Spanish golf player Sergio Garcia sizes up a put during the Castellon Masters in Borriol, Spain, on Saturday ... Jonzon, lying 158th on the European money-list and in danger of losing his playing card, kept tournament favorite Sergio Garcia in the shade with a six-under-par 65 to surge to 16-under-par 197. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Kaymer, Allenby share the lead at Castello Masters Oct 25, 2009
Kaymer was one of those who had to get up early to complete his first round and his opening 63 gave him a share of the lead with Sergio Garcia. His second round 67 put him on a 12-under par total of 130. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Sports news briefs: 10/25/09 Oct 25, 2009
Sergio Garcia, the defending champion on his home course, had a 67 to join Germany's Martin Kaymer (68) at 15 under. Tennis. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Garcia and Kaymer joint leaders, Cabrera disqualified Oct 24, 2009
CASTELLON (Spain): Martin Kaymer completed an 8-under 63 to tie Sergio Garcia for the lead yesterday after the wind-interrupted first round of the Castello Masters. Kaymer had four straight birdies in a strong return to competitive golf after breaking several toes in a go-cart crash in August in Arizona. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Garcia leads suspended Castello Masters Oct 23, 2009
Defending champion Sergio Garcia fired an eight-under 63 on Thursday to lead during the suspended first round of the Castello Masters ... Defending champion Sergio Garcia fired an eight-under 63 on Thursday to lead during the suspended first round of the Castello Masters. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Garcia gusts to top at Castello Masters Oct 23, 2009
European Tour: Sergio Garcia leads Castello Masters after windy round - ESPN. Updated: October 22, 2009, 7:11 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Ballesteros hopeful of British Open return Oct 15, 2009
Rory McIlroy, the Race to Dubai points leader, Masters champion Angel Cabrera and English trio Oliver Wilson, Ross Fisher and Simon Dyson complete the 16-man field, which also includes two-time U.S. Open winner Retief Goosen and Sergio Garcia. Getting Tiger Woods to the event in 2010 is the next objective. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Opinion: A golfing season that never ends Oct 14, 2009
Next up for Woods is a World Golf Championship in Shanghai, where he will be joined by the likes of Phil Mickelson, Geoff Ogilvy, Padraig Harrington and Sergio Garcia. That is followed by the Australian Masters and a $3 million appearance fee. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Unstoppable Woods and Stricker keep US in front Oct 11, 2009
Home favorite Sergio Garcia shared the midway lead at the Madrid Masters after posting a second-round score of 67 on Friday. He was joined at the top of the leaderboard by Scotlands David Drysdale, who followed his opening-round 66 with a 65 to join Garcia on 13-under 131. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Garcia, Drysdale share lead at Madrid Masters Oct 10, 2009
MADRID: Sergio Garcia shot a 5-under 67 Friday to share a one-shot lead with David Drysdale of Scotland after the second round at the Madrid Masters. Garcia and Drysdale (65) have totaled 13-under 131 at the Centro Nacional de Golf course. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Quiros shoots 62, Garcia 2 back at Madrid Masters Oct 9, 2009
MADRID (AP) -Manuel Quiros of Spain shot a 10-under 62 Thursday to lead Sergio Garcia by two shots after the first round of the Madrid Masters. 00001B75 Quiros finished strongly with six birdies over the final nine holes to overtake Garcia at the Centro Nacional de Golf course. (MSNBC -- Sports)
This Week in Golf - October 8th through October 11th Oct 6, 2009
All of the Spanish stars are in the field, including Sergio Garcia, two-time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Gonzalo Fernandez- Castano and Alvaro Quiros. Last year, it was a South African who prevailed in the inaugural Madrid Masters. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Casey skipping Dunhill Links to let injury heal Sep 26, 2009
Paul Casey will skip Dunhill Links to allow rib muscle injury to heal for World Match Play Championship - ESPN. Updated: September 25, 2009, 9:11 AM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Tiger trails O'Hair by shot at Tour Championship Sep 25, 2009
Sean O'Hair leads by one stroke at Tour Championship - ESPN. Updated: September 25, 2009, 2:31 AM ET. (ABC News)
Jim Furyk Interested in a Win With $10M at Stake Sep 25, 2009
" Woods is the No. 1 seed by virtue of his five PGA Tour victories that put him atop the standings, and a sixth victory in a playoff event two weeks ago at the BMW Championship. The next four seeds - Steve Stricker, Furyk, Zach Johnson and Heath Slocum - don't have to look at a leaderboard. If they win the Tour Championship, they win the FedEx Cup. The points can get confusing, and there are a couple of wild possibilities. -Marc Leishman can win the FedEx Cup provided Woods finishes 10th or... (ABC 7 News, DC)
With a chance to win $10 million, Jim Furyk interested in a win at Tour Championship Sep 24, 2009
" Woods is the No. 1 seed by virtue of his five PGA Tour victories that put him atop the standings, and a sixth victory in a playoff event two weeks ago at the BMW Championship. The next four seeds Steve Stricker, Furyk, Zach Johnson and Heath Slocum don't have to look at a leaderboard. If they win the Tour Championship, they win the FedEx Cup. The points can get confusing, and there are a couple of wild possibilities. Marc Leishman can win the FedEx Cup provided Woods finishes 10th or worse,... (FOX61, CT)
Tiger treating it like any week Sep 24, 2009
Of the top 20 in the world, four PGA Tour members did not make the top 30 - Singh, Sergio Garcia, Camilo Villegas and Ian Poulter. None has won a tournament this year. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Golf: Woods seeks to salvage season with pot-of-gold payoff Sep 24, 2009
Other notables who didn't make it are Sergio Garcia, Camilo Villegas and Ian Poulter. Johnson, who can collect the US 10 million bonus if he wins, says he is ready for anything, especially when it comes to the weather. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Tour Championship site rebounding from rain Sep 23, 2009
Updated: September 22, 2009, 7:56 PM ET. East Lake Golf Club looks playable. (ESPN -- Golf)
Golfer Thorpe pleads guilty to $2M tax evasion Sep 23, 2009
The likes of Sergio Garcia and Vijay Singh might want to take a page out of Padraig Harrington's book. Surprise, surprise. (ESPN -- Golf)
Cink's Claret Jug briefly disappears in prank Sep 23, 2009
Updated: September 22, 2009, 2:59 PM ET. Harrington hides trophy from Cink. (ESPN -- Golf)
Notebook: Big 4 turns into a big flop Sep 16, 2009
Sergio Garcia lost in a playoff twice during the FedEx Cup postseason and finished third. He closed the year with two victories in Europe and five straight finishes in the top five to reach No. 2 in the world. (MSNBC -- Sports)
U.S. stays atop Walker Cup as Fowler wins big Sep 13, 2009
U.S. continues to lead at Walker Cup - ESPN. Updated: September 12, 2009, 8:29 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Wilson Now Plays Cog Hill With More at Stake Sep 13, 2009
- Sergio Garcia, who narrowly made it to Chicago, had a 68 and was among those four shots behind. This is the first time Woods has been atop the leaderboard since the PGA Championship, when he lost a four-shot lead after 36 holes and a two-shot lead on the final day as Y.E. Yang won at Hazeltine. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Tiger takes a share of the lead at BMW golf Championship Sep 12, 2009
Sergio Garcia 71-68_139. David Toms 68-71_139. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Team line-ups take shape for World Cup in China Sep 9, 2009
Other names teeing off include world number six Henrik Stenson partnering Robert Karlsson as Sweden defend their title, and world number seven Sergio Garcia spearheading the Spanish armada. Only one Asian nation since 1972 has won the event Japan in 2002 but with a first Major under his belt Yong-eun is well equipped to help Korea challenge to be world champions. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Latest player news, rumors and more Sep 8, 2009
The other players that were outside of the top-70 at the start of the week that made it into next week's BMW Championship were: Sergio Garcia, Bubba Watson, Jason Bohn, Woody Austin, Bryce Molder Jeff Overton and Stephen Ames. Players that were in the top-70 at the start of the week, but then missed the cut were: Brett Quigley, John Merrick, Lee Janzen, Boo Weekley, Fred Couples, Greg Owen, Briny Baird and D.A. Points. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Not a moving experience for Woods Sep 7, 2009
2, Sergio Garcia s 3-under 68 might be enough to get him into next week s BMW Championship. Garcia started the week 71st on the FedEx Cup points list; after three rounds, he is projected to finish 62d. (Boston Globe)
LPGA's Jamie Farr Classic returning next year Sep 3, 2009
The likes of Sergio Garcia and Vijay Singh might want to take a page out of Padraig Harrington's book ... Sergio Garcia sat down on the ESPN.com Hot Seat to discuss playing in the Tiger era, the major he'd most like to win, and much more. (ESPN -- Golf)
Nicklaus, Palmer on Masters first tee Sep 2, 2009
Jack Nicklaus to join Arnold Palmer as Masters honorary starter - ESPN. Updated: August 31, 2009, 3:54 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Leap of faith for Matteson Sep 2, 2009
Only three players have played in all 36 rounds: Steve Stricker, Jim Furyk, and Sergio Garcia. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Results worldwide Sep 1, 2009
Leading final-round scores (US unless stated): 275: Heath Slocum 66-72-70-67; 276: Ernie Els (Rsa) 72-68-70-66, Padraig Harrington (Irl) 67-75-67-67, Tiger Woods 70-72-67-67, Steve Stricker 69-70-68-69; 277: Nick Watney 68-73-69-67, Fredrik Jacobson (Swe) 66-72-68-71; 278: Webb Simpson 66-68-72-72; 279: Scott Verplank 73-70-68-68, Ian Poulter (Bri) 67-72-70-70, Paul Goydos 65-71-68-75; 280: Brandt Snedeker 72-75-67-66, Brian Gay 70-72-71-67, Jason Day (Aus) 70-73-70-67; 281: Robert Allenby (Aus)... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rookie takes lead as champs stumble Aug 30, 2009
Spain's Sergio Garcia, who shared the overnight lead with Goydos and Marino, ballooned to a five-over 76 to fall into a tie for 11th on one-under 141. Australia's Rod Pampling is also on 141 after rounds of 68 and 73. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Bader takes early lead at Safeway Aug 30, 2009
Spains Sergio Garcia, who also shared the overnight lead, fell victim to the brutal morning conditions and slid to a 76 for 141. Morning starters averaged 75. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Unknown Simpson leads The Barclays Aug 29, 2009
Sergio Garcia, the third co-leader from the first round, went out early and struggled, shooting a 76 to fall to 1 under. Phil Mickelson did the same, his 75 leaving him at 3 over. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Garcia tied for first-round lead, Woods five behind Aug 29, 2009
JERSEY CITY (New Jersey): Spains Sergio Garcia fired a six-under 65 on Thursday to share the lead after the first round of The Barclays Classic, the first event of the PGA Tours FedEx Cup playoffs. Americans Paul Goydos and Steve Marino joined the world number seven atop the board, while Charley Hoffman bogeyed his final hole to fall a shot behind. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Garcia Changes Venue and Stays the Course Aug 29, 2009
Washington - Seven days ago, Sergio Garcia wasn't even sure if he would be eligible to play in The Barclays for the start of the PGA Tour Playoffs for the FedEx Cup. Suddenly, he has a splendid view from the top. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Tiger 8 back in FedEx opener, snubs media again Aug 29, 2009
Sergio Garcia also was tied for the lead, got stuck in the morning wave and the worst of the rain, and shot a 76. It was hands down I mean, forget about the PGA (Championship) it was the longest course Ive played this year, the way it was playing, Garcia said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Garcia (65) razor-sharp at The Barclays Aug 28, 2009
JERSEY CITY - Sergio Garcia professes a love for soccer and tennis, but must know a little about hockey, too, because when the curtain was pulled back yesterday on The Barclays, there was nobody sporting a better playoff beard. Hard to say if Garcia s scruff had anything to do with his first-round 65, but as passionate puck followers know, come playoff time, you simply don t mess with superstition. (Boston Globe)
Garcia tied for lead at 6 under » Aug 28, 2009
Sergio Garcia, Paul Goydos and Steve Marino lead The Barclays early; Tiger Woods five shots back - ESPN ... If Tiger Woods resembles the glamour of New York City, then Sergio Garcia is a dead ringer for New Jersey ... Sergio Garcia sat down on the ESPN.com Hot Seat to discuss playing in the Tiger era, the major he'd most like to win, and much more. (ESPN -- Golf)
Top-seeded Jackson ousted at U.S. Amateur Aug 28, 2009
Top seed Tim Jackson ousted at U.S. Amateur - ESPN. Updated: August 27, 2009, 9:51 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Lawrie fires 67 for Johnnie Walker lead Aug 28, 2009
Paul Lawrie grabs one-shot lead at Johnnie Walker Championship - ESPN. Updated: August 27, 2009, 3:13 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Mickelson rallies for 70 in The Barclays Aug 28, 2009
Paul Goydos, tied for the lead with Sergio Garcia and Steve Marino at 65, accepted the hard course for what it is ... OMEGAMAN: Sergio Garcia, tied for the first-round lead with Paul Goydos and Steve Marino after a 6-under 65, will select a partner Friday for the Spanish entry in the Omega Mission Hills World Cup in China on Nov. 26-29. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Garcia ties for Barclays lead; Tiger 5 back Aug 28, 2009
Sergio Garcia, who didn't make the field until finishing fourth last week, shot a 6-under 65 in the first round of The Barclays ... JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Seven days ago, Sergio Garcia wasnt even sure if he would be eligible to play in The Barclays for the start of the PGA Tour Playoffs for the FedEx Cup. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cauley, Jackson reach U.S. Amateur 2nd round Aug 27, 2009
Sergio Garcia sat down on the ESPN.com Hot Seat to discuss playing in the Tiger era, the major he'd most like to win, and much more. If the LPGA could conjure up magic like that shown at the Solheim Cup, the tour would be better off. (ESPN -- Golf)
Another that got away Aug 27, 2009
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FedEx Cup has improved golf Aug 27, 2009
You won t have too many fluky FedEx Cup champions, and I almost proved the flukiness of The Players Championship, said Goydos, a playoff loser to Sergio Garcia at Sawgrass two years ago. You look at major championship trophies and see names on there that make you scratch your head. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Tiger in Liberty National pro-am before Barclays Aug 27, 2009
Tigers Woods plays in pro-am at Liberty National ahead of The Barclays - ESPN. Updated: August 26, 2009, 6:19 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
Singh to leave IMG after 18 years Aug 26, 2009
That gives Shanghai a field that already includes Tiger Woods, Geoff Ogilvy, British Open champion Stewart Cink, PGA champion Y.E. Yang, Players champion Henrik Stenson and defending champion Sergio Garcia. "After the Open Championship, it's hard to think of a bigger or better tournament held outside the U.S.," said Mickelson, who won the HSBC Champions two years ago. (MSNBC -- Sports)
South Korean to renew rivalry with world number one in China Aug 26, 2009
Spains 2008 champion Sergio Garcia and world number two Phil Mickelson, who won the 2007 version, will also return to the course outside Chinas economic capital. After the Open Championship, its hard to think of a bigger or better tournament held outside the US, said Mickelson. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Jackson earns medalist honors at U.S. Amateur Aug 26, 2009
Sergio Garcia sat down on the ESPN.com Hot Seat to discuss playing in the Tiger era, the major he'd most like to win, and much more. On Wednesday, Arnold Palmer will be at ESPN and our blogger will follow along to share a live account of the day. (ESPN -- Golf)
Green in playoff for one of final match play spots Aug 26, 2009
That gives Shanghai a field that already includes Woods, Geoff Ogilvy , British Open champion Stewart Cink , PGA champion Y.E. Yang , Players champion Henrik Stenson and defending champion Sergio Garcia. The tournament is a winners-only field based on the strongest events in each of the major tours. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Yang, Tiger to meet again at Shanghai tourney Aug 25, 2009
Yang will meet Woods again at this years HSBC Champions in November, along with defending champion Sergio Garcia and world No. 2 Phil Mickelson. Yang said in a statement on Monday that the 2006 win set the stage for greater achievements because it gave him the courage to pursue loftier goals, like playing on the PGA Tour and winning a major. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sports news briefs: 8/25/09 Aug 25, 2009
Also playing will be defending champion Sergio Garcia and world No. 2 Phil Mickelson. Woods won the Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge, edging defending champion Camilo Villegas in Verona, N.Y. After Villegas won $180,000 with a birdie at the 14th hole in the skins game format, Woods won the next three holes to finish with $230,000 to Villegas' $200,000. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Reid wins second Champions major Aug 25, 2009
Sergio Garcia blew a three-stroke lead midway through the final round, shooting a 70 to finish at 265. Nationwide Tour. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Monday Morning Golf Report Aug 25, 2009
He started the final round alone in third place and played in the final pairing with Chris Riley and Sergio Garcia. He opened the final round with a bogey at No. 2 and then made a nice birdie at the downhill seventh to get back to even par for the day. (Wakeforestsports.com)
* Europe, US tied going into final day of Solheim Cup Aug 24, 2009
Sergio Garcia and Chris Riley were both at 13-under through 10 holes when the horn sounded. Spains Garcia was set to have a nine-foot putt for birdie on the 11th hole when he was scheduled to return to the soggy Sedgefield Country Club course yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Moore nabs first PGA Tour victory Aug 24, 2009
Sergio Garcia blew a three-stroke lead midway through the final round, shot 70 and finished at 265. Michael Allen (68), Kevin Sutherland (66), Fred Couples (67), Brandt Snedeker (68) and Justin Rose (68) were at 266. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Moore can breathe at Wyndham Aug 24, 2009
Sergio Garcia 67-64-64-70--265 -15 ... Third-round co-leader Sergio Garcia led by two with 11 holes to play but couldn't finish. (News & Observer -- Sports)
