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Stenson eyes double glory 24 Oct 2013 - 03:44 am

LEFT: World number four Henrik Stenson of Sweden watches his tee shot at the second hole during the Pro-Am event of the BMW...

Mickelson to reduce schedule to aid Grand Slam bid 24 Oct 2013 - 03:33 am

KUALA LUMPUR: British Open champion Phil Mickelson will begin scaling back his tournament commitments next year in a bid to win an elusive...

Fowler says McIlroy will come back stronger 24 Oct 2013 - 03:31 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Rickie Fowler tipped Rory McIlroy yesterday to emerge stronger after his struggles this year as soon he regains his confidence on...

China’s Guan says ‘no limit’ to Masters ambition 22 Oct 2013 - 11:57 pm

This handout photo provided by Asian Amateur Championship shows Guan Tianlang of China hitting a shot at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Nanshan...

Stenson doubtful for Shanghai 22 Oct 2013 - 11:57 pm

SHANGHAI: Swede Henrik Stenson is in serious doubt for his return to golf at this week’s BMW Masters in Shanghai. FedEx Cup champion...

Simpson eases to win in Las Vegas 22 Oct 2013 - 08:59 am

LAS VEGAS: Former US Open champion Webb Simpson shot a closing five-under 66 yesterday as he cruised to a six shot victory at...

Hend wins Macau Open 21 Oct 2013 - 09:15 am

MACAU: Australian long hitter Scott Hend claimed victory at the Macau Open yesterday as the tournament’s star draw Ernie Els was forced to...

Amy Yang captures first US LPGA title 21 Oct 2013 - 09:15 am

INCHEON, South Korea: South Korea’s Amy Yang won her first US LPGA title yesterday, sinking a birdie in a play-off to capture the...

Korea’s Jeong wins Perth International in play-off 21 Oct 2013 - 09:14 am

PERTH, Australia: South Korea’s Jin Jeong beat England’s Ross Fisher in a play-off to win the European Tour co-sanctioned $2m Perth International at...

Simpson stays ahead in Vegas 21 Oct 2013 - 09:14 am

Las Vegas: Former US Open champion Webb Simpson moved closer to a fourth victory on the PGA Tour as he maintained a commanding...

Kang claims controversial Korea title 21 Oct 2013 - 09:13 am

Seoul: The Korea Open finished in bizarre circumstances yesterday with Kang Sung-hoon celebrating a one-shot victory after a controversial penalty for Kim Hyung-tae...

McIlroy falls off pace in Korea 20 Oct 2013 - 08:49 am

Rory McIlroy of Nothern Ireland (right) throwing his golf ball during the third round of the Kolon Korea Open at Woo Jeong Hills...

Hend outshines Els to grab lead at Macau Open 20 Oct 2013 - 08:48 am

MACAu: Australian long hitter Scott Hend stormed into the lead following the third round of the Macau Open yesterday with a blistering eight-under-par...

McIlroy still a Korea Open contender 19 Oct 2013 - 05:19 am

SEOUL: Former world number one Rory McIlroy overcame five bogeys to get into contention heading into weekend play at the Kolon Korea Open...

Golf: Scott wins Grand Slam 18 Oct 2013 - 05:28 am

Four-way lead in Perth International PERTH: American golfers Dustin Johnson and Bo van Pelt were just off the pace behind a leading quartet...

Golf: Woods was set to pass Nicklaus’ record: Player 16 Oct 2013 - 05:04 am

NEW YORK: Golf legend Gary Player believes Tiger Woods, before he changed his swing, was on target to smash Jack Nicklaus’ record of...

McIlroy tight-lipped over Wozniacki split rumours 16 Oct 2013 - 05:04 am

SEOUL: Former world number one Rory McIlroy was tight-lipped yesterday about reports he has split from long-term partner Caroline Wozniacki and said he...

Golf: Walker wins PGA Tour’s season opener 15 Oct 2013 - 09:19 am

NEW YORK: American Jimmy Walker took advantage of a late collapse by overnight leader Brooks Koepka to win his first PGA Tour title...