* Golf downturn parallels financial meltdown: Jacklin Nov 1, 2009
Jacklin, who won the 1969 British Open and 1970 US Open, drew a parallel between golf and the global economic downturn. Maybe it will be different when something has to be done but by then it may be too late, said the 65-year-old Briton who now lives in the US.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Monday practice report Oct 28, 2009
One of the visitors to the West Endzone at Clemson Memorial Stadium on Monday afternoon was 2009 US Open Champion Lucas Glover ... Glover, who was an All-American at Clemson between 1998-01, will be honored for his US Open championship prior to the Clemson vs. Florida State game on November 7. (CUTigers.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
Besides Baddeley did not play poorly in recent years - he won two tournaments as recently as 2007 and led the US Open into the final round - but he was not satisfied. Midway through the World Golf Championship event in Florida he disqualified himself after two rounds, having started with a 76 that left him 78th in a field of 80 players. (The Age, Australia)
Baddeley's old swing doctor takes him back to the future Oct 26, 2009
Baddeley has not played poorly in recent years - he won two tournaments as recently as 2007 and led the US Open into the final round - but he was not satisfied. Always looking for an edge, he has returned to his own backyard. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Campbell keeps cool head then takes flight Oct 25, 2009
Earlier this year, Green broke through on the US PGA Tour with victory in the Canadian Open, defeating two-time US Open champion Retief Goosen. This is a huge honour, and I'm overwhelmed,'' Green says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Glover wins Grand Slam of Golf by five strokes Oct 23, 2009
MIAMI: US Open champion Lucas Glover coasted to a five-shot victory at the end-of-season PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda on Wednesday after firing a five-under 66 ... Im very honoured and very happy that it was me, added Glover who held off late charges by compatriots Phil Mickelson and David Duval to win his first major at the US Open in June. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Glover grabs first-round lead at PGA Grand Slam of Golf Oct 22, 2009
SOUTHAMPTON PARISH (Bermuda): US Open champion Lucas Glover seized control on the first day of the PGA Grand Slam of Golf firing a course record six-under 65 on Tuesday. Glover has a two-stroke lead over fellow American and British Open champion Stewart Cink at the Port Royal Golf Club course. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Penguins lose Gonchar for 4-6 weeks Oct 22, 2009
Golf Glover finishes strong to win Slam US Open champ Lucas Glover briefly gave up the lead to British Open champion Stewart Cink until running off three straight birdies around the turn at Port Royal Golf Course and closing with a 5-under-par 66 for a five-shot victory in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Southampton, Bermuda. Masters champion Angel Cabrera also had a 66 and finished second after Cink bogeyed the last hole for a 70. (Boston Globe)
Glover shoots course record, leads PGA Grand Slam Oct 21, 2009
SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP): US Open champion Lucas Glover shot a course record to dominate the first round of the PGA Grand Slam on Tuesday. Glover hit six birdies and an eagle to finish at 6-under 65 at the newly renovated Port Royal Golf Course, but bogeys at Nos. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Twin targets for Cink at elite Grand Slam event Oct 21, 2009
Cinks rivals are compatriot and US Open winner Lucas Glover, Masters champion Angel Cabrera of Argentina and South Korean Yang Yong-eun, surprise winner of the PGA Championship. The stroke-play event was held in Hawaii from 1991 to 2006 before moving to Bermuda in 2007. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The Fifth Annual Block Party Hosted by Tiger Woods Raises More Than $500,000 for the Tiger Woods Learning Center Oct 20, 2009
and a private putting lesson with Tiger Woods that raised $32,500; a trip to the 2010 Super Bowl in Miami that raised $28,000; a trip to the 2010 US Open Golf Championship in Pebble Beach, Calif. that raised $13,000; and an Anaheim Ducks private party suite package that raised $11,000. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Westwood back on top Oct 19, 2009
Trailing double US Open winner Retief Goosen by three strokes overnight, Westwood took a firm hold of the tournament with birdies at the first four holes. One down: Britains Lee Westwood holds the trophy after winning the Portugal Masters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Kwanchai leaves the field trailing in his wake in Jakarta Oct 18, 2009
Alex Wu Ashun, Chinas rising star, and New Zealander Michael Long each shot 68 to finish six-under with Stephen Leaney, the 2003 US Open runner-up, who carded a 71. Liang birdied holes one, nine and 18 in a second straight bogey-free round and put himself in the driving seat. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
It's all gone pear-shaped for Appleby Oct 17, 2009
I mean, he nearly won the US Masters a couple of years ago and he led the US Open after two rounds last year. It was like: 'He's getting better. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Golf: Liang, Martin share halfway lead at Midea China Classic Oct 17, 2009
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Aussie Scott charges ahead on unfamiliar course in China Open Oct 16, 2009
Stephen Leaney, the 2003 US Open runner-up and four-time European Tour winner, shot 67 to share fourth spot with Korean Sung Sea-woo and Chinas Gao Jie and Liu Junfeng. Chinese superstar Liang Wenchong carded a 69 to tie for ninth, while Zhang Lianwei, the 2006 champion, and playing partner Kurt Barnes of Australia both finished even-par. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Allenby turns his back on Australian Open Oct 13, 2009
It was like playing the US Open at Bethpage. There was a lot of stuff on every hole, every day, like, 'You guys suck. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Dogs Head to MacKenzie Invitational Oct 12, 2009
Meadow Club has hosted the 2008 Pac-10 Men's Golf Championship (hosted by Cal), the 2001 US Open qualifying, the 1997 NorCal PGA Section Championship and the 1990 NCGA Junior Championship. The Dogs won this tournament in 2002, led by who won the individual title. (Gobulldogs.com)
Men's Golf Hosts 2009 Alister MacKenzie Invitational Oct 10, 2009
Meadow Club has also hosted the 2008 Pac-10 Men's Golf Championship (hosted by Cal), the 2001 US Open qualifying, the 1997 NorCal PGA Section Championship and the 1990 NCGA Junior Championship. Meadow Club is the oldest of the seven MacKenzie courses in the U.S. - the others are Cypress Point (1928), Valley Club (1928), Pasatiempo (1929), Green Hills (1929), Claremont (1929) and Crystal Downs (1933), the last being the only U.S. course he designed outside of California (Michigan). (Calbears.com)
US fight back to wrest narrow lead Oct 10, 2009
The team of Adam Scott and Els beat Mahan and Sean O'Hair, 2 and 1, and Vijay Singh and Robert Allenby defeated the pairing of reigning US Open champ Lucas Glover and the British Open champion Stewart Cink, 1-up. Kenny Perry and Zach Johnson beat Camilo Villegas and the reigning Masters champion Angel Cabrera, 2-up, and the powerhouse pairing of Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker made short work of Geoff Ogilvy and the 18-year-old rookie Ryo Ishikawa of Japan, winning by 6 and 4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Teenager Ishikawa to take on Tiger in Cup debut Oct 9, 2009
Ogilvy, the 2006 US Open champion and a two-time winner of the World Golf Championships Accenture Match Play, not only agreed, but jumped at the chance to team with the winner of four Japan Tour events since June. I asked him, Do you have any problem playing with Ryo. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Golf: Ishikawa to take on Tiger in Presidents Cup debut Oct 8, 2009
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Glover Begins Play in President's Cup on Thursday Oct 8, 2009
Glover and Cink won back to back Major Championships this past summer as Glover won the US Open in June and Cink won the British Open in July ... He won the US Open and was fifth at the PGA Championship, two of the top three finishes by former Clemson golfers in Major championship play. (Clemsontigers.com)
Internationals need sharper Cup edge, say Ogilvy and Weir Oct 8, 2009
Everyones pretty excited to be here and I think it feels like a team already, the 2006 US Open champion said. Everyones got great English and we all know each other pretty well from the (PGA) Tour anyway. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
US armed with a secret weapon Michael Jordan Oct 8, 2009
Jordan played a practice round at Harding Park with US Open champion Lucas Glover, Hunter Mahan and Sean OHair, Jordans biggest project for the week. Freddy came to me and basically said thats your guy, Jordan said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
FSU official wants Bowden out after '09 Oct 7, 2009
Frenchwoman Julie Coin held the previous record, having a No. 188 ranking when she beat Ana Ivanovic at last year s US Open. Safina s only chance of retaining the top ranking is if Serena Williams loses to Ekaterina Makarova today. (Boston Globe)
SingTel wins rights to EPL, ESPN STAR Sports Oct 1, 2009
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Grateful Sim has stars in his sights Oct 1, 2009
He made the cut in the two majors he played, finishing tied 18th and leading Australian in the US Open. Sim is one of 18 Australians playing in Verona - and it will be on Adam Scott where most attention is focused. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Monday Morning Golf Report Sep 30, 2009
Earlier this year, Lowe Monday qualified for the PGA Tour's Buick Open at Torrey Pines and then played in the US Open at Bethpage after taking medalist honors at his US Open sectional site with a course record 62. Three other former Deacons were also in the field, , Michael Capone and , but all three missed the cut. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Youth sparks Woods in Presidents Cup Sep 30, 2009
Lucas (Glover, the US Open winner) and Sean (OHair) and AK (Anthony Kim) and Hunter (Mahan) - its a mixed generation of players. Its going to be fun to be part of a team thats young like that, and also weve got Kenny (Perry) who is 49 now. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Tiger Woods advicce helps OHair sets the early pace Sep 26, 2009
Lucas Glover, who won his first major title at the US Open in June, was alone in fifth after opening with a 68. Looking ahead: Sean OHair of the United States watches his shot during the first round of the Tour Championship in Atlanta on Thursday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Leishman longs to belong at the top Sep 26, 2009
The 2006 US Open champion also dropped four shots on the back nine. AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Leishman has made major additions Sep 26, 2009
Standing in the last fairway at Cog Hill the following week, tied for second, Leishman knew what was at stake: Make par, and he d qualify for the Tour Championship, and next year s Masters, US Open at Pebble Beach, and British Open at St. Andrews. Make bogey, and he d have none of it. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
O'Hair takes 1-shot lead over Woods Sep 25, 2009
US Open champion Lucas Glover had a 68, and only three other players managed to break par - Retief Goosen, Steve Marino and Dustin Johnson, who were at 69. Stricker, the No. 2 seed, was among those at 70. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Editorial: Entertainers', athletes' outbursts aren't equal Sep 22, 2009
For example, while Serena Williams could have possibly handled the foot fault called against her during her semi-final US Open match differently, most of her critics have never been in her particular situation. Athletes, especially those of the professional caliber, are trained for one thing and one thing only: winning. (The Daily Campus, CT)
* Nadal blow gives Israel hope of Davis Cup upset Sep 18, 2009
Nadal, a six-time Grand Slam winner, was named in captain Albert Costas original squad but was ordered to rest by doctors after suffering from an abdominal problem at the US Open, where he was eliminated in the semifinals. The 23-year-olds place for the claycourt tie, which takes place between today and Sunday at the Polaris World la Torre Golf Resort in Murcia, has been taken by world No. 21 Juan Carlos Ferrero. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Great expectations Sep 18, 2009
Nadal, a six-time Grand Slam winner, was named in captain Albert Costa s original squad but was ordered to rest by doctors after suffering from an abdominal problem at the US Open, where he was eliminated in the semi-finals. Moving in: Spains Juan Carlos Ferrero will replace Rafael Nadal in todays Davis Cup semi-final match against Israel. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Yankees' Pettitte to skip next turn Sep 16, 2009
US Open doubles champion Leander Paes won t play for India in its Davis Cup series against South Africa this weekend because of an undisclosed injury. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Falcons are legit? Sep 15, 2009
Does anyone know what time the us open final is today. 74 Dawg. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
White-knuckle ride in BMW takes Leishman to major league Sep 15, 2009
He is now automatically exempt for next year's US Masters, US Open at Pebble Beach and British Open at St Andrews. Not bad for a young man in his rookie year on the PGA Tour. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jack Kramer; tennis champ helped develop sport in US Sep 14, 2009
Mr. Kramer won the Wimbledon men s singles title in 1947 and the men s US Championships, the forerunner of the US Open, in 1946 and 47 ... In the past week, his son said, he had been following the US Open in New York. (Boston Globe)
Turning on a dime Sep 13, 2009
Rod Laver, who completed the Grand Slam in 1969 with a US Open win, is considered the greatest male player of his era ... After all, Laver had moments before he won a tennis tournament called the US Open, at which time he was handed a check for $16,000. (Boston Globe)
Become a marshal to get up close to the golf greats Sep 13, 2009
It will also be a chance to see up close the likes of defending champion and two-time US Open champion Retief Goosen and South Korean star K.J. Choi, who are the top names headlining this years tournament. In addition to receiving full training, volunteers will also be provided with four meals a day at the volunteers headquarters and a complimentary round of golf after the event. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Irrepressible Palmer cards a brilliant 80 Sep 11, 2009
His only US Open victory defined his hard-charging style. Americans rarely travelled to the British Open until Palmer made the trip in 1960 and made golf's oldest championship relevant again in the US. He never won the US PGA Championship, although it was Palmer who created the modern grand slam. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
This weekend on TV, radio Sep 11, 2009
TENNIS 12:30 p.m. - US Open (men s doubles and women s semifinals), Ch ... TENNIS Noon - US Open (men s semifinals), Ch ... 4; 8 p.m. - US Open (women s championship), Ch. (Boston Globe)
Ryo, you're in Sep 10, 2009
US captain Fred Couples picks were no surprise at all US Open champion Lucas Glover and Hunter Mahan. Ishikawa is known in Japan as the Shy Prince, a teenage sensation who has won four times on the Japan Golf Tour in the last calendar year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Captain courageous: Norman backs misfiring Scott Sep 10, 2009
In fact, there had been speculation 24-year-old West Australian Michael Sim, a three-time winner on the secondary Nationwide Tour this year and the leading Australian at the US Open in June, would be the beneficiary of the Shark's grace and favour ... It was only in June last year, going into the US Open, that Scott was ranked No.3 in the world and, in selecting Scott, Norman has shown faith in his fellow Queenslander's ability and is challenging him to recapture the magic in the Presidents Cup... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Norman picks Scott in shock selection for Presidents Cup Sep 9, 2009
" The Americans lead the rivalry 5-1-1 and have never lost on home soil. US Open winner Lucas Glover and Hunter Mahan, a captain's selection two years ago and a US Ryder Cup hero last year, were chosen by US captain Fred Couples for the showdown against the global squad at San Francisco. Neither was a surprise as Couples had said he favoured both after they failed to qualify on points. Norman was impressed with Ishikawa's British Open efforts at handling Tiger Woods and the huge media attention... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Call them ‘Group Dynamic’ Sep 6, 2009
Then his wife had their third child around the time of the US Open, and say no more ... Furyk, the 2003 US Open champion, had a run of five birdies in an eight-hole stretch as he posted a 67 on top of a first-round 63 ... Goosen, winner of the US Open in 2001 and 2004, went 5 under in his last 10 holes to record a 67. (Boston Globe)
Woods not in the thick of it Sep 6, 2009
Lucas Glover kept making clutch par putt after clutch par putt at the US Open, and Woods hit it sideways at the British Open. After two days of ideal scoring conditions in the woods of Norton, Woods finally got it going. (Boston Globe)
Roaring start for Irishman Sep 5, 2009
He had missed four of five cuts (including the US Open) in one stretch, and didn t have the familiar bounce in his stride until after the British Open, where he was the two-time defending champion. His stroll returned at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. (Boston Globe)
It's McEnroe vs. Connors again at US Open Sep 5, 2009
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Nike Golf Athletes Support Their Alma Maters to Kick Off 2009 College Football Season Sep 4, 2009
This is a great idea by Nike. It's cool to be a part of it. (Clemsontigers.com)
Perpetual road game Sep 4, 2009
Tour rookie James Nitties spends much of his free time at the movie theater, while US Open champion Lucas Glover reads as many as four books a week ... Streelman played in the next five tournaments, even leading the US Open after the first round. (Boston Globe)
Fresno native Kops-Jones upset at U.S. Open Sep 4, 2009
Comeback on track for Clijsters at US Open. A tougher match felt like a better experience for Kim Clijsters, who kept her comeback rolling Wednesday with another win at the U.S. Open. (Fresno Bee)
Powell: Sibling sensations: Two good to be true Sep 3, 2009
Those two, who helped pushed the womens final in the US Open to prime time, are carrying womens tennis. Theyve also redefined the game by introducing power and the occasional revealing outfit. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pro tours at a glance Sep 3, 2009
Of note: Tom Watson won the 1982 US Open at Pebble Beach and also took the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am on the course in 1977 and 78. Greg Norman is in the field. (Boston Globe)
Golf: 20 years till an Asian becomes golf #1, says Yang Sep 2, 2009
" Asian women are well represented in the upper echelons of the sport, with nine of the current world's top 20 from the region. In contrast, there are only three Asian men in the top 50 -- Yang at 33, India's Jeev Milkha Singh at 43 and Japan's Shingo Katayama at 49. Yang said Asian men had come close to clinching Majors before and put his breakthrough down to good fortune. "There have been lots of attempts at the Majors," he said. "From Isao Aoki (runner-up at the US Open in 1980) to Shigeki... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Two cathartic comebacks stay on track at US Open Sep 2, 2009
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Rookie takes lead as champs stumble Aug 30, 2009
US Open champion Lucas Glover and Masters champion Angel Cabrera of Argentina also missed the cut. British Open champion Stewart Cink was even par, and PGA Champion Y.E. Yang of South Korea was one-over. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Bader takes early lead at Safeway Aug 30, 2009
Among those missing the cut were holder Vijay Singh (150), Masters champion Angel Cabrera (152) and US Open winner Lucas Glover, who played without a driver for 11 holes while waiting for a replacement for the one he cracked in practice on Thursday ... Twice former US Open winner Ernie Els moved into contention with the help of an eagle on the short par-four 16th. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Sim is an obvious candidate to join Presidents men Aug 30, 2009
On his chances, Sim says: "I think it would be a big step to play on that t 00004000 eam. My form this year has been good and I've played a couple of majors, and I got to play with Tiger [Woods in the US Open]. "It's been a great year but it's up to Greg. If it happens, great, but if not, it's not going to affect me too much. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The Country Club to host US Amateur in ’13 Aug 29, 2009
The 2013 US Amateur will come 100 years after Francis Ouimet, a 20-year-old amateur living across the street from the course, won the US Open at The Country Club in one of golf s biggest upsets. Ouimet was a virtual unknown playing in his first US Open when he won a playoff against British heavyweights Harry Vardon and Ted Ray, two of the most accomplished professionals at the time ... It was the first of three US Opens held at The Country Club; the USGA awarded the 1963 Open to commemorate the... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Martin Reaches Semifinals of US Amateur Aug 29, 2009
He did play in the 2009 US Open however at Bethpage Black in June. All four of Martin's matches have gone to at least the 17th hole, with two wins coming in extra holes. (Clemsontigers.com)
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