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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...

Schwartzel wins in China after late Clarke slip 13 Oct 2013 - 11:28 pm

This handout photo released and taken by OneAsia yesterday shows Charl Schwartzel of South Africa pictured with the winner’s trophy during the final...

Teen Thompson ends title drought with Malaysia victory 13 Oct 2013 - 11:27 pm

KUALA LUMPUR: American teenager Lexi Thompson ended a two-year winless streak when she won the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia by a record four...

Koepka stretches Frys.com Open lead 13 Oct 2013 - 11:27 pm

SAN MARTIN, United States: Brooks Koepka fired a four-under 67 yesterday to take his lead to two strokes after three rounds of the...

South Korea’s Park trails compatriot Lee in Malaysia 11 Oct 2013 - 07:00 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Top-ranked Park In-Bee failed to shake off a recent slump in form and carded a one-under 70 to finish six strokes...