Harrington and Woods set up intriguing battle for title Aug 10, 2009
He has won the Bridgestone Invitational six times in just nine starts and said his game had improved since he clinched his 69th PGA Tour victory at the Buick Open last Sunday. I ve made some improvements and I m more confident in what I m doing, Woods told reporters after piling up six birdies and a sole bogey in overcast, wet conditions at Firestone. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
TW's 65 vaults him to 2nd » Aug 9, 2009
Bridgestone Invitational: Padraig Harrington leads Tiger Woods by 3 at Firestone - ESPN. Updated: August 8, 2009, 8:59 PM ET. (ESPN -- Golf)
* Cautious Harrington stays in control Aug 9, 2009
Woods, fresh from registering his 69th PGA Tour victory at the Buick Open on Sunday, remained at two-under after a round featuring two birdies and two bogeys. You just have to be very patient, the 33-year-old American said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Notes: This green jacket a perfect fit for Cabrera Aug 9, 2009
Perry, who did not defend his title at the Buick Open so he could be with his mom, said he may cut back on his schedule soon. "Well, if it gets worse, yeah, I've thought about it. We'll see," he said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tiger faces daunting deficit at only 5 shots back Aug 8, 2009
"I hit the ball pretty good, I just made absolutely nothing," said Woods, who is coming off the 69th victory of his PGA Tour career Sunday at the Buick Open ... The Buick Open was a fine first step, but Jason Sobel says Tiger Woods still needs to straighten up. (ESPN -- Golf)
Pampling leads Reno-Tahoe Open by one shot Aug 7, 2009
"I think past experience definitely helped me out today," said the 33-year-old Taylor, whose tie for eighth at the Buick Open last week is his best finish this year. "You've been there before type of thing, so you feel comfortable.". (ESPN -- Golf)
Pampling leads Legends Reno-Tahoe Open Aug 7, 2009
""I think past experience definitely helped me out today," said the 33-year-old Taylor, whose tie for eighth at the Buick Open last week is his best finish this year. "You've been there before type of thing, so you feel comfortable. "The wind complicated the calculations the players and caddies make to adjust to the higher elevation (5,500 feet) where the ball travels farther than at sea level."It's kind of like being at home in Colorado - a little high altitude golf," said Kaye, who grew up and... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mickelson glad to be back after tough days Aug 6, 2009
"He faces an 80-man field at Firestone, including one player who appears to be particularly sharp, especially on this track. is coming off a three-shot victory last week in the Buick Open, and he returns to a course where his record is better than any other course he has played. Woods is a six-time winner at Firestone -- same as Torrey Pines -- although he has never finished out of the top five in his 10 appearances on this tree-lined course."First time I got a chance to play this was in '97 and... (ESPN -- Golf)
Mickelson in 'much better place' as he readies PGA return Aug 6, 2009
" Woods also returned to the course Wednesday for the first time since he won for the fourth time in 2009 at the Buick Open on Sunday. "I've always loved coming here," he said. "Over the years I think it's shown up in my record. And playing against such a great field right before a major championship certainly helps. (USA Today -- Sports)
Mickelson in a much better place now Aug 6, 2009
Tiger Woods is coming off a three-shot victory last week in the Buick Open, and he returns to a course where his record is better than any other course he has played. Woods is a six-time winner at Firestone same as Torrey Pines although he has never finished out of the top five in his 10 appearances on this tree-lined course. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Even not at his best, Woods should still win Aug 6, 2009
It's a good thing that didn't it up at the Buick Open. He just might have taken to task after what happened at Turnberry. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lefty is back on course early Aug 6, 2009
Lefty is back on course earlier than anticipated 080609 - The Augusta Chronicle. Lefty is back on course earlier than anticipated Associated Press Thursday, August 06, 2009. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Buick puts the brake on two PGA Tour events Aug 6, 2009
This brings to an end the Buick Open at Warwick Hills, (Grand Blanc, Mich ... The PGA Tour said it would make an announcement soon regarding a replacement event for the Buick Open, which is widely expected to be staged at The Greenbrier in West Virginia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Reports: Race to Dubai purse to take steep cut Aug 5, 2009
General Motors on Tuesday announced that it is ending is sponsorship agreements at the Buick Open, which Woods won on Sunday, and the Buick Invitational, a popular tournament played in San Diego that Woods has won six times ... The Buick Open was a fine first step, but Jason Sobel says Tiger Woods still needs to straighten up. (ESPN -- Golf)
Kang just nabs medal at U.S. Women's Amateur Aug 5, 2009
The Buick Open was a fine first step, but Jason Sobel says Tiger Woods still needs to straighten up. Those water-cooler experts who thought the wheels were coming off on Tiger Woods after a disappointing British Open might be eating crow after his latest showing. (ESPN -- Golf)
Buick breaks from PGA Tour Aug 5, 2009
The decision came two days after Tiger Woods won the Buick Open in Grand Blanc, Mich ... The Buick Open will be replaced on the schedule next year by a new tournament at The Greenbrier in West Virginia, according to two officials with knowledge of the deal. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Buick cuts ties with PGA Aug 5, 2009
The decision came two days after Tiger Woods won the Buick Open in Grand Blanc, Mich ... A scene we'll never see again: Tiger Woods hoisting the Buick Open trophy ... The Buick Open will be replaced on the schedule next year by a new tournament at The Greenbrier in West Virginia, according to two officials with knowledge of the deal. (News & Observer -- Sports)
BUICK: Ends title sponsorships with its PGA tourneys Aug 5, 2009
The decision came two days after Tiger Woods (FSY) won the Buick Open in Grand Blanc, Mich ... The Buick Open will be replaced on the schedule next year by a new tournament at The Greenbrier in West Virginia, according to two officials with knowledge of the deal ... Buick was the oldest, continuous corporate sponsor on the PGA Tour and once had its name on four tournaments the Buick Classic in New York, the Buick Challenge in Georgia, the Buick Open and the Buick Invitational. (USA Today -- Sports)
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The PGA Tour plans to replace the Buick Open with a new tournament at The Greenbrier in West Virginia. The Buick Invitational, one of the strongest tournaments on the West Coast, will need another sponsor. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Monday Morning Golf Report Aug 4, 2009
Jay Haas finished tied for 13th at the US Senior Open, his son Bill finished tied for 18th at the Buick Open and won the Western North Carolina Open last Tuesday ... also had a solid week at the Buick Open at Warwick Hills Country Club in Grand Blanc, Mich. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Ogilvy and Scott join Norman in Aussie Open field Aug 4, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Former US Open winner Geoff Ogilvy will compete at this year's Australian Open. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
On Tiger clip from Buick Open, another type of outburst Aug 4, 2009
By Alex Prewitt and Jerry Potter, USA TODAY Even ' impending 69th win at the Buick Open could not silence the hot air that emanated from the 18th fairway. On the day after his three-shot victory at Warwick Hills, the buzz around Tiger did not center on his first tournament since missing the British Open cut. (USA Today -- Sports)
Woods a cut above field Aug 4, 2009
FLINT, Michigan: Tiger Woods fired a three-under 69 to capture the Buick Open for a third time as Australians John Senden and Greg Chalmers finished in a three-way tie for second. Woods, who earned his fourth US PGA Tour win of the season and 6 00004000 9th of his career, made three birdies in a superb round to finish at 20-under-par 268 and improved to 36-1 when he holds the lead after 54 holes in a tournament. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Golf Notebook: Tiger Woods' victory big CBS boost Aug 4, 2009
Al Goldis/Associated Press Tiger Woods holds up the trophy after winning the Buick Open golf tournament, Sunday at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Mich. Tiger Woods' three-shot victory at the Buick Open in Grand Blanc, Mich ... It was the highest final-round rating for the Buick Open since it received a 4. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Buick Open ratings up 167 percent over 2008 Aug 4, 2009
-- ' three-shot victory in the Buick Open gave the PGA Tour event a 167 percent ratings boost over last year, when Woods was recovering from knee surgery and did not play ... It was the highest final-round rating for the Buick Open since it received a 4. (ESPN -- Golf)
This one feels good as Tiger breezes at Buick Aug 4, 2009
Woods won the Buick Open on Sunday ... - Tiger Woods won the Buick Open for a third time and claimed his 69th PGA Tour victory ... GolfWeek also reported The Greenbrier in West Virginia is waiting for the PGA Tour to confirm it will replace the Buick Open in 2010. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Woods takes top honors for third time at Buick Open Aug 4, 2009
Tiger Woods watches his tee shot at the Buick Open golf tournament, Sunday ... Tiger Woods watches his tee shot at the Buick Open golf tournament, Sunday ... Tiger Woods won the Buick Open for a third time and claimed his 69th PGA Tour victory. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Tiger Woods takes Buick Open for one last ride Aug 3, 2009
Tiger Woods wins the Buick Open, which lost its sponsor ... Tiger Woods wasn't dominant, but he was good enough to win the Buick Open on Sunday in what might be the final staging of the tournament ... Woods, playing for the first time since missing the cut at the British Open, got off to a brutal start at the Buick Open. (USA Today -- Sports)
For Tiger, Buick was no contest Aug 3, 2009
Chris Graythen / Getty ImagesTiger Woods caught plenty of breaks in winning the Buick Open, writes Mike Celizic. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Woods delivers vintage display to surge into the lead Aug 3, 2009
Roaring again: Tiger Woods celebrating a birdie putt on the 17th green during the third round of the Buick Open on Saturday. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
TIGER CRUISES TO BUICK OPEN WIN Aug 3, 2009
(AP) -- Tiger Woods cruised to his easiest victory of the year, getting away with an awful round to open the Buick Open and an average one to hold off a weak field ... Woods won the Buick Open for a third time and claimed his 69th PGA Tour victory, but the end-of-an-era feel made it more than a ho-hum experience ... GolfWeek also reported The Greenbrier in West Virginia is waiting for the PGA Tour to confirm it will replace the Buick Open in 2010. (New York Post)
Tiger Woods wins Buick Open title Aug 3, 2009
Tiger Woods holds up the championship trophy after winning the Buick Open PGA golf tournament at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Michigan August 2, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- World number one Tiger Woods lifted his 69th PGA Tour title on Sunday as the American seized the Buick Open ... It was Woords' third victory in the Buick Open and fourth this season. (Xinhuanet, China)
Aussies second as Woods wins Buick Open Aug 3, 2009
FLINT, Michigan - Tiger Woods fired a three-under 69 to capture the Buick Open for a third time as Australians John Senden and Greg Chalmers finished in a three-way tie for second ... Woods, playing for the first time since missing the cut at the British Open, got off to a brutal start at the Buick Open. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Senden surrenders lead to resurgent Woods at Buick Aug 3, 2009
FLINT, Michigan: Australia s John Senden relinquished his lead at the Buick Open as world No.1 Tiger Woods surged to the top of the leaderboard. Woods posted a third-round seven-under 65 on Saturday to put him at 17-under while second-round leader Senden shot a one-under 71 to fall to 15-under and into third place. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tiger cruises to 69th career PGA Tour win Aug 3, 2009
Tiger Woods shot a 3-under 69 to beat a trio of golfers by three strokes Sunday and claim the Buick Open championship ; his fourth PGA Tour title of the season and 69th of his career. GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Woods suddenly in Buick driver’s seat Aug 2, 2009
But he still managed a 7-under-par 65 yesterday in the third round of the Buick Open in Grand Blanc Township, Mich. giving him a 17-under 199 total and a one-stroke lead when Michael Letzig (68) double bogeyed the last hole. (Boston Globe)
Woods surges into lead at PGA Buick Open Aug 2, 2009
Tiger Woods reacts after making a birdie putt on the 17th green during the third round of the Buick Open at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club in Grand Blanc, Michigan. FLINT, Michigan (AFP) - World number one Tiger Woods fired a seven-under 65 to vault into sole possession of first place after the third round of the PGA Buick Open. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Tiger not thrilled, but still roars into Buick lead Aug 2, 2009
Carlos Osorio / APTiger Woods drops hisdriver after histee shoton the fifth hole during the third round of the Buick Openon Saturday ... He still managed to shoot a 7-under 65 on Saturday in the third round of the Buick Open, giving him a 17-under 199 total and a one-stroke lead when Michael Letzig (68) double bogeyed the last hole ... Woods was nearly flawless in the second round at the Buick Open, then made enough clutch shots to make up for many poor ones in the third. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tiger's 65 clinches slim lead at Buick Open Aug 2, 2009
Tiger storms into third-round lead at the Buick Open - USATODAY.com ... Tiger storms into third-round lead at the Buick Open ... Warwick Hills, the Buick Open and even the Buick Division of may be going into their final round on the Sunday when the tournament concludes. (USA Today -- Sports)
Golf Capsules: Woods bounces back with 2nd-round 63 at Buick Open Aug 1, 2009
Tiger Woods eyes his putt on the 7th hole during the second round of the Buick Open golf tournament at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Mich ... Tiger Woods shot a season-low 63 Friday in the second round of the Buick Open and soared up the leaderboard with his best round in relation to par in four years. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Daly losing confidence after horrid Buick Open outing Aug 1, 2009
His recent trip took him from the BMW International in Germany to the French Open, to the Scottish Open and British Open, then to the Canadian Open and the Buick Open. The two-time major champion tied for 27th in the British Open at Turnberry, then he played the next two weeks on sponsor exemptions. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tiger back in hunt after 63 Aug 1, 2009
- Tiger Woods shot a season-low 63 Friday in the second round of the Buick Open and soared up the leaderboard with his best round in relation to par in four years ... Tiger Woods shot his lowest round this year with a 63 during the second round at the Buick Open ... - Tiger Woods shot a season-low 63 Friday in the second round of the Buick Open and soared up the leaderboard with his best round in relation to par in four years. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tiger roars back at Buick Aug 1, 2009
Tiger Woods shot a season-low 63 Friday in the second round of the Buick Open and soared up the leaderboard with his best round in relation to par in four years ... Woods finished with a season-low 9-under 63 Friday in the Buick Open to shoot up the leaderboard. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tiger leaps into contention at Buick Open golf Aug 1, 2009
Tiger Woods, seen here teeing off on the 4th hole during round two at Warwick Hills Golf, fired an impressive nine-under par 63 on Friday to leap into contention at the Buick Open, following one of his worst putting performances with a solid showing. GRAND BLANC, Michigan (AFP) - Tiger Woods fired an impressive nine-under par 63 on Friday, leaping into contention at the Buick Open a day after what he called one of the worst putting performances of his career. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Woods (63) roars back Aug 1, 2009
He s fourth after two rounds at the Buick Open ... Tiger Woods shot a season-low 63 yesterday in the second round of the Buick Open at Grand Blanc Township, Mich. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Woods eight back after first round Jul 31, 2009
- Tiger Woods shot a 1-under 71 on Thursday at the Buick Open, his first tournament since missing the cut at the British Open ... - Tiger Woods shot a 1-under 71 on Thursday at the Buick Open, his first tournament since missing the cut at the British Open. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Lowery leads Buick Jul 31, 2009
Tiger Woods misses a birdie putt at No. 8, one of several he had in a long first day at the Buick Open ... Woods shot a 1-under-par 71 yesterday at the Buick Open, his first tournament since disappointing at Turnberry. (Boston Globe)
Poor putting troubles Woods Jul 31, 2009
Woods shot a 1-under 71 on Thursday at the Buick Open in Grand Blanc Township, Mich, his first golf tournament since disappointing at Turnberry ... Tiger Woods lines up a putt on the 17th hole during the first round of the Buick Open at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Norman in hunt for Senior major | Woods' woes mount Jul 31, 2009
Queenslander John Senden reeled off nine birdies including five consecutively on the Warwick Hills course to shoot eight-under 64, one shot behind leader Steve Lowery, in the first round of the Buick Open in Michigan. Of his countrymen, James Nitties was tied third after an unblemished 65 while Greg Chalmers shot 66 and Rod Pampling and Marc Leishman had 66s. (Sydney Morning Herald)
John Daly To Star In Upcoming Reality Show Jul 31, 2009
The day before competing in the first round of the Buick Open, a crew planned to follow him as he recorded a song he wrote at Kid Rock's studio and performed mundane tasks such as ironing the colorful pants he would sport at Warwick Hills. Copyright 2009 by. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Woods' putting puts him in trouble at Buick Open Jul 31, 2009
Woods shot a 1-under 71 on Thursday at the Buick Open, his first tournament since disappointing at Turnberry ... "It usually is.The average winning score has been almost 21 under par since 2000 at Warwick Hills, one of the easiest courses on the PGA Tour.Lowery took advantage of perfect conditions - smooth, receptive greens and calm winds - in the morning by tying a course record with a 29 on the front nine and finishing 9-under 63.John Senden also did, making five straight birdies in the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Terribleputting hurts Tiger at Buick Jul 31, 2009
Gregory Shamus / Getty ImagesTiger Woods reacts after missing a birdie putt on the eighth green during the first round of the Buick Open on Thursday ... Woods shot a 1-under 71 on Thursday at the Buick Open, his first tournament since disappointing at Turnberry ... Lowery has an 18-hole lead for the 19th time and is hoping to turn that tenuous position at the Buick Open into a title for just the second time in his career. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Woods in danger of missing cut in Buick Open Jul 31, 2009
Woods shot a 1-under-par 71 Thursday at the Buick Open in Grand Blanc Township, Mich ... Woods shot a 1-under-par 71 Thursday at the Buick Open in Grand Blanc Township, Mich. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Hill Named ACC Male Athlete of the Year Jul 31, 2009
Hill will be competing in his third PGA Tour event this weekend, playing in the Buick Open at Grand Blanc, Michigan. Related Stories. (StateFans.com)
Tireless Tiger Jul 31, 2009
Returning to work for the first time since missing the cut at the British Open, Woods teed up at the Buick Open yesterday in what will be the first of three consecutive events for the world No. 1. Focused: Tiger Woods looking down the fairway during the Buick Open pro-am in Michigan on Wednesday ... It s something I don t think I ve ever done is played two events prior to the PGA, Woods told reporters after finishing his pro-am at the Buick Open on Wednesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Lefty will return for PGA Championship Jul 30, 2009
"Well, if he's playing, things are going better at home," Woods said at the Buick Open in Michigan ... The day before competing in the first round of the Buick Open, a crew planned to follow him as he recorded a song he wrote at Kid Rock's studio and performed mundane tasks such as ironing the colorful pants he would sport at Warwick Hills. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tiger kicking off busy stretch at Buick Open Jul 30, 2009
-- posed for a lot of pictures during the Buick Open pro-am, but he took special care for the photo with 2-year-old Reggie Livingston at the sixth hole ... Woods, playing at the Buick Open for the first time since 2006, acknowledged Wednesday that his outlook on life has changed since his wife gave birth to their daughter two years ago. (ESPN -- Golf)
Old time golf 'n roll: Seger, Tiger play pro-am Jul 30, 2009
The Michigan rock 'n roll legend narrowed his eyes, wiggled his hips and apprehensively eyed a long birdie putt on the fourth hole of the Buick Open Pro-Am tournament. AP Photo/Carlos Osorio. (ESPN -- Golf)
Being dad doesnt lessen blow of losing, Tiger says Jul 30, 2009
Being dad doesnt lessen blow of losing, Tiger says - Golf- nbcsports. Tiger: Being dad doesnt lessen blow of losing. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rocker Bob Seger joins Tiger in pro-am Jul 30, 2009
The Michigan rock 'n roll legend narrowed his eyes, wiggled his hips and apprehensively eyed a long birdie putt on the fourth hole of the Buick Open Pro-Am tournament. When the 000016B9 ball hit the bottom of the cup, the crowd at Warwick Hills burst into cheers and Seger fired off a fist-punch celebration made famous by the man standing on the other side of the green. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mickelson will play in PGA Championship Jul 30, 2009
Well, if hes playing, things are going better at home, Woods said at the Buick Open in Michigan. If things were not going well, then I dont think hed play. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Golfer Daly gets reality show Jul 30, 2009
John Daly waits on the 9th hole during the Buick Open Pro-Am at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Mich ... (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) John Daly drives during the Buick Open Pro-Am at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc, Mich ... The day before competing in the first round of the Buick Open, a crew planned to follow him as he recorded a song he wrote at Kid Rock's studio and performed mundane tasks such as ironing the colorful pants he would sport at Warwick Hills. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Woods ramps up play heading for homestretch Jul 30, 2009
Woods decided to play this week at the Buick Open, where he is a two-time winner and has never finished worse than 11th in eight previous starts at Warwick Hills ... That he chose to play the Buick Open was only a mild surprise ... Woods didn t offer much insight on his Web site, saying only that he was looking forward to the Buick Open and the golf course suits my eye, a loose translation for I see myself winning. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Pulling the Plug Jul 30, 2009
- General Motors Co. will end its halfcentury run as sponsor of the Buick Open golf tournament as it tries to focus scarce marketing dollars on its cars and trucks, a person briefed on the decision said Tuesday. GM and tour officials will make the announcement after this year's Open, which begins Thursday and ends Sunday, said the person, who did not want to be identified because the announcement will not be made until the tournament ends. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
BUICK OPEN PREVIEW Jul 30, 2009
Tiger Woods, shown during the British Open on July 17, will play at the Buick Open at Warwick Hills as preparation for the Bridgestone Invitational next week and the PGA Championship in two weeks ... Whether Tiger Woods is saying goodbye or making a surprise visit to an old friend won't be known until the fate of the Buick Open is decided, possibly early next week. (USA Today -- Sports)
