Giddy-up: Appleby aims to end poor year on high Nov 10, 2009
Kingston Heath was abuzz and none of the Australian players who will take on Woods in the Masters were complaining, not even about his $3. 3 million appearance fee. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Organisers hope eyes on the Tiger won't include cameras or mobiles Nov 9, 2009
Marcus Gale, IMG's tournament director for the Masters, told ABC Radio yesterday that the concerns about behaviour were real. We are worried a little bit,'' he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tiger touches down in Melbourne Nov 9, 2009
He comes into the Masters after a sixth placing at the World Golf Championships tournament in Shanghai which finished yesterday. Woods has only played in Australia on three previous occasions, most recently when he was part of the US team which lost the 1998 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mickelson Leads Woods, Watney In China Nov 8, 2009
It will mark the first time since the Masters in April that the two players will have the same final-round tee time. Mickelson bested Woods by a shot at Augusta and finished a spot ahead of him in fifth place. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Nicklaus puts Tiger to shame Nov 8, 2009
Talking of Appleby, he has sacrificed a full year on the 2010 US PGA Tour by returning home to play the Masters, which has an association with Appleby's Junior Golf program in Victoria ... But, Appleby has chosen not to play in order to honour his promise to the Masters ... While there will be a certain madness in Melbourne, Shanghai has probably outdone the Masters in dressing up for the occasion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mickelson takes lead over Woods at HSBC Nov 8, 2009
They were paired this year at the Masters, where both lit up Augusta National with birdies until they ran out of holes, having started too far off the lead. Mickelson won a tournament the last time they played together in a final round, at the 2007 Deutsche Bank Championship (although they weren't in the final group). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tiger wooed: How Melbourne snared Woods Nov 7, 2009
There was some talk of rotating the Masters [from Huntingdale] to other courses in the area and the opportunities that could create ... By then, a proposal to have Woods play the Masters had been presented to Brumby, the Minister for Major Events and the two other ministers required to approve the cost to taxpayers - believed to be $US1 ... While Victorian Major Events had initiated the discussions with Woods, the Masters was the logical tournament to showcase Woods's appearance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mickelson takes lead over Woods, Watney at HSBC Nov 7, 2009
Woods and Mickelson also were paired in the final round at the Masters this year, when both lit up Augusta National with birdies until they ran out of holes. They also played together in the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship in 2007, which Mickelson won by four shots, although they weren't in the final group. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Kiwi warning: don't let the Woods show become a circus Nov 7, 2009
Sure the ante is up from $30 for a day pass at the Masters at Huntingdale last year to $44 for the first three days and $49 on Sunday. IMG's Australian vice-president David Rollo said the aim wasn't to make a huge bundle of cash from Woods's presence but rather to help the event reinvent itself. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Washburn: Tiger growing the game » Nov 6, 2009
But his first trip to China, back when Tiger was just 25 and coming off his second win at the Masters, almost didn't happen. It was scheduled just two months after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and security concerns had already forced the cancellation of an Evander Holyfield-John Ruiz boxing match slated for Beijing in late November. (ESPN -- Golf)
It's nothing personal: Allenby's just too busy Nov 5, 2009
It will be the first time since turning pro nearly two decades ago that Allenby - who won the Australian triple crown of Masters, Open and PGA in 2005 - has not played at all at home but he knows he will hardly be missed next week with Tiger Woods heading the Masters field at Kingston Heath. RIGGING-MAROLE. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Woods, Mickelson on top of world at HSBC Champions Nov 5, 2009
Only a week ago, the first Asian Amateur Championship was staged at Mission Hills Golf Club in China, with the winner awarded a spot in the Masters next year and an exemption into the final stage of British Open qualifying. The year ends with the first World Golf Championship in Asia that counts toward the world ranking. (Boston Globe)
Few changes made in PGA Tour's 2010 schedule Nov 4, 2009
The major championships are in their same calendar slots as in 2009, and also preceded and followed by the same tournaments, starting with The Masters April 8-11 at Augusta National. Charting The Course. (ESPN -- Golf)
PGA Tour announces 2010 slate Nov 4, 2009
In addition to Augusta National hosting the Masters and the Old Course at St. Andrews getting the British Open, the U.S. Open returns to Pebble Beach the week of June 17-20, and the PGA Championship will be staged at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin from August 12-15. Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Olazabal leads Wadkins and OConnor into the Hall of Fame Nov 4, 2009
This would have to be well up there with the Masters championships, the 43-year-old said by telephone before the induction ceremony. It is the recognition of a lifelong career for some great achievements and at the same time it somehow represents the way you have behaved all through these years, on and off the golf course. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
2010 schedule » Nov 4, 2009
The Masters Augusta National Golf Club; Augusta, Ga. Angel Cabrera. (ESPN -- Golf)
Wadkins, Olazabal among 4 inducted into HOF Nov 3, 2009
Olazabal was 18-8-2 in the Ryder Cup and won the Masters in 1994 and 1999. The most emotional point of the night came when Olazabal's mentor and Ryder Cup teammate, , made the presentation speech for Olazabal on a video. (ESPN -- Golf)
Han Chang-won wins Asian Am, heading to the Masters Nov 2, 2009
"Anything can happen in a round of golf and I was very nervous towards the end. I have to admit that it was the thought of playing in the Masters that made me nervous. I had never even thought it would be possible for me to be playing in the Masters as an amateur.". The 17-year-old Han finished five strokes clear of countryman Eric Chun (73). (News & Observer -- Sports)
Han becomes latest rising Korean star Nov 2, 2009
"I had never even thought it would be possible for me to be playing in the Masters as an amateur," said the 17-year-old from Jeju Island, who finished 12-under par ... "They will set a goal, practice harder, harder and harder. Now that I have done it and will go to the Masters, it will impact Korean golf very positively." ... That's certainly what the Masters, the R&A and the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation had in mind when they established the Asian Amateur in February with the goal of growing... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Quality connections Nov 2, 2009
" Business has gotten better since, he said, and sales volumes have been going up. "Even in the down economy, we've been gradually gaining back ground," he said. One of the reasons that is happening, he said, is fabrication work. Before, Muns did its own fabrication and then installed the pipe in the field. Now his workers are assembling pipe for other contractors. One job last year supplied parts for a pharmaceutical plant in Taiwan. "Now we're doing some fabrications for a (BP) refinery add-on... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Han seals Masters spot with Asian Amateur title Nov 2, 2009
When the world's top players stroll down Magnolia Lane in April, each one will be in search of the famed green jacket awarded to the Masters champion. Date: Apr. (ESPN -- Golf)
Tiger's big boost for Victoria Nov 1, 2009
The potential TV audience for the Masters was given a huge boost just a few days ago when the European Tour agreed to again co-sanction the event with the Australasian Tour despite the Hong Kong Open, also co-sanctioned by Europe, being played in the same week ... The name of Sam Saunders might be unfamiliar to Australian golf fans, but he has pedigree - and he is one of 10 sponsor invites to the Masters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Han leads Asian Amateur entering final round Nov 1, 2009
SHENZHEN, China -- Han Chang-won of South Korea has shot a 1-under 71 to build a two-shot lead going into the final round of the Asian Amateur Championship, putting him one round away from earning an exemption to the Masters ... The winner receives an exemption to the Masters and to the final stage of British Open qualifying. (ESPN -- Golf)
South Korea's Han shares Asian Amateur lead Oct 31, 2009
The winner of the Asian Amateur Championship, which is sponsored by Augusta National and the Royal nt Golf Club, receives an exemption to the Masters and to the final stage of British Open qualifying. Peter Spearman-Burn of New Zealand had a 68 and was one shot behind. (ESPN -- Golf)
Pakistani knows about Augusta Oct 30, 2009
Coming to Augusta and the Masters Tournament isn't new for at least one of them ... "I was just looking around and didn't know much about the U.S. back then, but the Masters and all of that I knew." ... Hai shot an opening 78 on Thursday at Mission Hills Golf Club and isn't among the contenders for the title and the Masters berth that comes with it. (The Augusta Chronicle)
China's Han shoots 65 for Asian Amateur lead Oct 30, 2009
"Winning a ticket to play in the Masters tournament is the biggest attraction of this tournament yet it is also the biggest distraction for me. I need to focus on my game and enjoy every shot.". If he were to get to the Masters, it would not be the first time Han saw four-time Masters champion Tiger Woods ... In addition to the spot in the Masters, the winner and runner-up will earn a place in the International Final Qualifying for The Open Championship at St Andrews. (ESPN -- Golf)
Brown’s Paul Jasinowski Named Finalist for 2009 National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete Class Oct 30, 2009
This year's class members finds themselves in good company, as former National Scholar-Athletes include NFL standout Derrick Brooks (Florida State); actor Mark Harmon (UCLA); NASA astronaut Leland Melvin (Richmond); former Dateline NBC anchor Stone Phillips (Yale); chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters Tournament, Billy Payne (Georgia); famed NFL quarterback Steve Young (BYU); and Heisman Trophy winners Terry Baker (Oregon State), Gary Beban (UCLA), Doug Flutie (Boston... (Brownbears.com)
Els hits out Oct 29, 2009
At the time he was leading the European Order of Merit and claimed missing the Masters prevented him finishing the year on top of the money list. "It has been a little controversial for me," he said about this year's scheduling. (iAfrica.com)
Lodi Flames win second straight division golf crown (5) Oct 28, 2009
Schmidt and the Flames won the Sac-Joaquin Section Division I South tournament on Monday at Merced Country Club and advanced to the Masters tournament on Monday. (Jeremy Larson/Courtesy photograph). (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Campbell keeps cool head then takes flight Oct 25, 2009
The LPGA is definitely not the flavour of the month, year in fact, with the ALPG, which has had to reschedule its two biggest tournaments early next year - the Masters and the Open - to avoid a date clash after the LPGA changed its schedule. Australia's two events were to be played in the second half of February, but they've moved to the first two weeks of March and, in the case of the Masters, it caused huge logistical problems with the host venue - the Royal Pines resort. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Club makes departure to serve game Oct 25, 2009
For the first time since Bobby Jones played host to the first Masters Tournament in 1934, the Masters is involved in the creation of a new event in partnership with The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation ... Supporting golf with its resources is nothing new for Augusta National and the Masters ... But Payne made a significant exception since the Masters is a full partner in establishing this tournament and would be offering a Masters invitation to the winner. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Don't privatize the city golf course Oct 24, 2009
Certainly the home of the Masters Tournament should have a municipal course. Large numbers of seniors are members. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ishikawa to join Tiger in HSBC Champions field Oct 23, 2009
He has played three majors this year, missing the cut at the Masters and the British Open and finishing tied for 56th at the U.S. PGA Championship. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- Golf)
Great Odds challenge Oct 23, 2009
Feinberg claims Chelsea will win the Premiership, the Champions League, the FA Cup, Wimbledon, the Masters, the Currie Cup, and at least six Grammys. McCallum replies that Liverpool is the only team on earth, and that hes going to marry Steven Gerrard one day, before passing out again. (iAfrica.com)
Mind the dingo! Oct 22, 2009
But there are shades of Augusta, Georgia, the home of the Masters. Just as Augusta has a long-established tradition of naming its holes after the flowers which beautify the course, the Nullarbor Links references its outback landscape - Dingo's Den; Watering Hole; Border Kangaroo; Oyster Beds; Golden Horse; 90 Mile Straight. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Mini golf offers family fun for all ages Oct 21, 2009
Each year Myrtle Beach's Hawaiian Village plays host to the Masters National ProMiniGolf Championship in October when a slew of top mini golfers compete for the green jacket of ProMiniGolf ... "More than 80 people participate in the Masters every year not only because it is competitive, but also because it's simply enjoyable and amusing for all who play.". (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Storms welcome major champions to Bermuda Oct 20, 2009
"Glover is opting to trust the yardage book to guide him around the rest of the course during the first round Tuesday, while Cabrera, the Masters champion, may look at the rest of the course in the morning."It was tough out there obviously," said Glover, whose won his U.S. Open in five days of rain and muck at Bethpage Black. "I think that's the worst conditions I've ever played golf in. I'm not going back out. (News & Observer -- Sports)
European Tour announces early 2010 schedule Oct 20, 2009
The slate in February and March includes the first two World Golf Championships events, while the schedule in early April includes the first major of the season, The Masters, which is slated for April 8-11. Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Chalmers puts himself in a healthy position to get lucky in Vegas Oct 19, 2009
Campbell's season has been lacklustre since he lost in a three-way play-off at the Masters won by Angel Cabrera in April. He hasn't notched a top 10 finish since. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Where Are They Now? Oct 18, 2009
She negotiated some of the first sports contracts for cable, signing deals with Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, the Masters golf tournament and U.S. Open tennis tournament. She went on to launch Sci Fi Channel (now Syfy) in 1992. (Multichannel News)
Golf: Campbell, Piercy share PGA Las Vegas lead Oct 18, 2009
" Campbell's season has been lackluster since he lost in a three-way playoff at The Masters won by Angel Cabrera in April. He hasn't notched a top-10 finish since. "It is a little tough," admitted Campbell. "You can get down on yourself pretty quick out here. " - AFP/ms Other sports News Affiliate Sites: | | | Copyright ? MediaCorp Pte Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Use of this Site is subject to our of use. Your continued use of this Site shall be construed as your agreement to abide by our of use.. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Campbell and Piercy share Timberlake lead Oct 18, 2009
He lost a playoff at the Masters to Angel Cabrera and hasn't posted a top 10 since. "It is a little tough," admitted Campbell. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Beaten Allenby is critical of Kim Oct 14, 2009
STAR IN THE MAKING: Ryo Ishikawa was given invitations to play in the Masters Tournament and PGA Championship amid skepticism that he had not done enough to earn them. The Japanese teen answered with three victories this year, and an impressive debut in the Presidents Cup when he contributed three victories, a singles triumph over Kenny Perry. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Legendary writer retires Oct 13, 2009
Be it the Masters: Was it the biggest thing in American golf since Ben Hogan s Pro Slam in 1953 ... And I think of the Masters ... Yeah, when I think of the Masters, I think of Bobby Jones and Furman Bisher. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Major surprises, Tiger's six wins highlight 2009 season Oct 13, 2009
At The Masters, , 49, was two holes away from becoming the oldest major championship winner in history. But bogeys on the final two holes led to a playoff loss to. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bisher was the best. He still is. Oct 13, 2009
I wasn t a big golfer until I read Furman s column one year before the Masters tournament ... As Iconic as the Masters ... As one with a deep appreciation of history (and a degree in it), an intense passion for The Masters (first attended in 89) and the good fortune of being able to interview Mr. Bisher as an aspiring golf journalist earlier this decade, I wanted to extend my most sincere thanks to our city s one-of-a-kind sportswriting legend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tiger Woods: Sports' First Billion-Dollar Man Oct 11, 2009
The following year he won the Masters by a record 12 strokes, becoming the youngest winner ever and first black player to take the title ... The following year he won the Masters by a record 12 strokes, becoming the youngest winner ever and first black player to take the title. (ABC News -- Business)
Smith Wins His 2nd US Mid-Amateur Title Oct 10, 2009
Smith's victory earns him a likely invitation to the Masters, where he last appeared in 2004 following his first Mid-Am championship ... "That's just off the charts and then the guy goes out and wins his first major," said Smith, who missed the Masters cut after rounds of 78 and 72. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Local golfer wins tournament, shot at Masters (Yesterday) Oct 10, 2009
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. -- With his father as his caddy, Nathan Smith of Allison Park turned in a masterful performance to capture a U.S. Golf Association championship for a second time and a second invitation to the Masters ... Larry Smith, a retired fifth grade teacher, carried his son's bag yesterday, just as he did at the Masters. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Intense Norman, laid-back Couples add pizzazz to Cup Oct 8, 2009
"And it's so hard not to like Freddie. He's cool. And for someone who is supposed to be so laid back, for someone people think doesn't care, he was darn meticulous at Augusta National in The Masters. He cared about winning, believe me. "I have the utmost respect for both. They both get what this is all about. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Kuchar wins playoff on sixth hole to grab his second PGA title Oct 6, 2009
In the longest USPGA playoff since the 2004 Heritage Classic, Kuchar put himself within reach of playing the Masters for the first time since 2002 by jumping from 59th to 25th on the money list with four events to play. The season-ending top 30 will receive invitations to next years Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Taylors Georgia hometown. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Taylor falls on sixth hole of playoff Oct 6, 2009
He also can finish in the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking by the end of the year or in the week before the 2010 Masters, or he can win a full-field PGA Tour event in 2010 before the Masters. -- Chris Gay, staff writer. (The Augusta Chronicle)
* World No. 1 Ochoa fires 66 to grab Navistar lead Oct 5, 2009
There is a major goal in mind and that is to make the field for the Masters next year, said Kuchar, who needs to get into the top 30 on the final money list for an invitation to Augusta next spring. Tour rookie Piercy is 91st on the money list. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Kuchar and Piercy share Turning Stone lead Oct 4, 2009
"There is a major goal in mind and that is to make the field for the Masters next year," said Kuchar, who needs to get into the top 30 on the final money list for an invitation to Augusta next spring. Piercy, a tour rookie, is 91st on the money list and will be coming back on tour next year. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Just what Ray Horsburgh is doing stuck in the midst of a battle is puzzling. Oct 2, 2009
The bank will now spend $2 million to sponsor the Masters. The deal runs until May, and NAB has an option to extend JBWere's sponsorship deal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
S. Carolina PGA event loses Verizon as sponsor Sep 30, 2009
The Heritage, first played in 1969, is as much as part of the springtime golf scene as the Masters, which precedes it each year. Pros have long raved about the relaxed atmosphere and family feel that's a welcome break from the shot-to-shot pressure cooker of Augusta. (ESPN -- Golf)
You have to admire the fee structure the joint lead managers of the Myer float have been able to negotiate. Sep 30, 2009
Six weeks out from Tiger turning up for the big event, and the Masters still doesn't have a naming rights sponsor ... Holden has signed a one-year deal to become both an associate sponsor and the official vehicle of the Masters, and is as close as IMG has to a naming rights deal for this year's event ... News Ltd and Crown are the other two associate sponsors of the Masters, which will be held at Kingston Heath Golf Club from November 12. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Mickelson poised for yet another run at Tiger Sep 30, 2009
One year after Woods established himself at No. 1 with a 12-shot win at the Masters among his four victories, Mickelson won the season-opening Mercedes Championship with a strong statement. After hearing the roar for Woods eagle during a Sunday charge, Mickelson fired off four birdies over the next five holes and went on to win at La Costa. (MSNBC -- 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)
Asian Amateur event gets worldwide TV support Sep 25, 2009
The event is organized by the Asia Pacific Golf Confederation and supported by the Masters Tournament and The Rwill be played at the Mission Hills Golf Club's World Cup Course ... With Jack Nicklaus joining Arnold Palmer at the Masters, let's hope the fun lasts beyond the first tee box. (ESPN -- Golf)
All in at PGA Tour finale, but five have trump cards Sep 24, 2009
The skinny: Two years ago, Johnson won The Masters and the AT&T Classic, finished second in The Tour Championship and seemed poised to join golf's elite ... Johnson says: "My game has become a little bit more complete. My ball-striking has gotten better. My putting has gotten better, and I think my mental process has gotten better. Last year was a lag (the season after winning The Masters)." ... The Masters champion (24th) has a few good performances since he beat in the playoff at Augusta... (USA Today -- Sports)
Schultz on Tiger Sep 24, 2009
Woods gave it a late run at the Masters but missed this birdie putt on 12 and couldn't make up a seven-stroke deficit entering Sunday ... Cuz somehow I think the Masters might sell out whether Tiger wins or loses. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
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)
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)
