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This Dawg Has Bite
Former University of Georgia star Harris English, 23, fended off Phil
Mickelson in Memphis for his first career PGA Tour title.
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Master Of Disaster
Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger for making a 'fried chicken' joke, but will
Garcia's reputation recover? Our panel debates this and more.
Champions Tour golfer Jim Thorpe rips Golfweek editor for decision to use noose on cover
KAUPULEHU-KONA, Hawaii (AP) Jim Thorpe sharply criticized a magazine editor who was fired Friday for displaying a noose on the cover of Golfweek to illustrate a Golf Channel anchor's use of the word ``lynch'' in commentary on Tiger Wood ...Go to article
Gamez shoots 67 to move 1 shot ahead in Hope Classic
PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) Robert Gamez, in the tournament on an exemption, missed some short putts but still shot a 5-under 67 on Friday to take the lead after three rounds of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Gamez went to 18-under 198, good for a on ...Go to article
Kaymer leads by 6 at Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Martin Kaymer shot a 7-under 65 Friday to extend his lead to six strokes after the second round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. The 23-year-old German, who was the European Tour's rookie of the year in 2 ...Go to article
Trahan, Gamez move into tie for lead at Hope Classic
PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) D.J. Trahan is confident he can win on the PGA Tour. One victory convinced him. "Obviously you would like to think you could win every week, but until a guy actually goes out and wins, there may always be that seed pla ...Go to article
Golfweek surprised by reaction to noose cover
(AP) The editor of Golfweek magazine said he was overwhelmed by negative reaction to the photo of a noose on the cover of this week's issue, illustrating a story about the suspension of a Golf Channel anchor for using the word "lynch" i ...Go to article
Durant opens with 65 to share Hope Classic lead
PALM DESERT, California (AP) Former champion Joe Durant had a pair of eagles on his way to a 7-under 65 and a share of the first-round lead in the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic on Wednesday. There was a logjam at the top, with five players tied for the ...Go to article
Hoffman back to defend hard-won title in Bob Hope Classic
PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) Charley Hoffman was sort of the last man standing at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic last year. ``Bad weather with gusts up to 35 miles and hour and it was tough,'' Hoffman said, recalling the final round. ``I guess ...Go to article
All-star event in El Paso gets NCAA exemption
EL PASO, Texas(AP) An all-star college golf tournament that includes Tiger Woods among its winners will continue after the NCAA passed legislation preserving the event's exemption. The tournament was in jeopardy after the NCAA eliminated the comm ...Go to article
PGA Tour's new cut policy stirs controversy, but little action
HONOLULU (AP) Democracy arrived the day after 18 players who made the cut at the Sony Open were sent home. On the bulletin board in the Waialae Country Club locker room, next to a notice of a mandatory player meeting in two weeks at Torrey Pines in ...Go to article
Notebook: Players were notified about new cut policy
(AP) The Player Advisory Council considered four options before approving the proposal that only the nearest number to 70 play on the weekend if the cut includes more than 78 players. The proposal passed by a 75 percent margin. The other options wer ...Go to article
Clarke looking forward to 2008 season
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates(AP) Darren Clarke is ready to get serious about his golf again. The Northern Irishman, who has dropped to 204th in the rankings since the death of his wife in 2006, finished in the top five at both the South African Ope ...Go to article
President of Westchester Country Club says Barclays is moving
NEWARK, New Jersey (AP) The PGA Tour has decided to move the Barclays tournament, the first leg in the tour's playoff system, from Westchester Country Club in New York. Westchester club president Philip M. Halpern said Monday in a statement tha ...Go to article
In toughest conditions, Choi has to work for his win
HONOLULU (AP) K.J. Choi felt the pressure of performing before an audience at the Sony Open, not only a large contingent of South Korean fans living in Hawaii, but the 11 friends who flew from his hometown on Wondo Island to watch him play on the week ...Go to article
Ferrie case another hiccup for new cut policy
HONOLULU (AP) The U.S. PGA Tour's new cut policy took another quirky turn on Sunday when Kenneth Ferrie withdrew and received less money than 18 guys who finished behind him, even though he qualified for the weekend and they didn't. Ferrie ...Go to article
Azinger playing, but focused on Ryder Cup
HONOLULU (AP) Paul Azinger didn't expect to see a large group of Americans lining up at the Sony Open to make small talk, pat him on the back or go out of their way to let him know how well they were playing. Then again, it's only January. ...Go to article
