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Scott, McIlroy begin Kaymer pursuit 15 Jun 2014 - 12:57 am

Russell Henley (left) of the United States and amateur Matthew Fitzpatrick of England look on from the 13th tee during the third round...

Fitzpatrick ready for pros 15 Jun 2014 - 12:55 am

PINEHURST: British teen Matthew Fitzpatrick is making his last weekend as an amateur golfer one to remember. The 19-year-old Englishman, who will launch...

US Open: Kaymer off to a perfect start 14 Jun 2014 - 07:16 am

Martin Kaymer of Germany tips his cap after finishing the second round of the US Open Championship golf tournament in Pinehurst, North Carolina,...

US Open: Mickelson in early contention 13 Jun 2014 - 09:35 am

PINEHURST (North Carolina): Phil Mickelson, who has suffered more US Open heartache than any other player, thrilled his fans as he moved into...

US prodigy Spieth hopes to follow McIlroy path 11 Jun 2014 - 01:57 pm

PINEHURST, United States: US prodigy Jordan Spieth, coming off heartbreak at the Masters and last-day disappointment at the Players, hopes to follow Rory...

Crane manages to hold lead in tough conditions at Classic 09 Jun 2014 - 08:57 am

Troy Merritt hits a tee shot on the seventh hole during the final round of the St Jude Classic at the TPC Southwind...

Crane earns clear lead at St Jude Classic 08 Jun 2014 - 01:19 am

Ben Crane of the US lines up a putt on the 18th green during the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Classic...

Mickelson hits form ahead of US Open 07 Jun 2014 - 01:34 am

Ben Crane chips from the bunker onto the fourth green during the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Classic at the TPC...

Leonard, Seung-Yul qualify for US Open 04 Jun 2014 - 01:03 am

Noh Seung-Yul poses after winning his first PGA event in this last April’s file photo. Seung-Yul booked his place for the upcoming US...

Rebello, Lucas victors at Cadillac Trophy 04 Jun 2014 - 01:01 am

Organisers and particpiants pose for a group photo at the closing ceremony of the Cadillac Trophy. DOHA: The Mannai Auto Group, in partnership...

Japan’s Matsuyama wins Memorial in play-off battle 02 Jun 2014 - 10:29 pm

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan holds the trophy after winning the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance at Muirfield Village Golf Club, yesterday in...

Double delight: Lewis claims ShopRite, surpasses Park to become World No. 1 02 Jun 2014 - 10:25 pm

GALLOWAY: Stacy Lewis got the victory she needed yesterday to topple South Korean Park In-Bee from the top of the women’s world golf...

Jaidee clinches Nordea title 02 Jun 2014 - 10:22 pm

MALMO: Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee kept his nerve to win the Nordea Masters in the first hole of a play-off against Victor Dubuisson and...

Watson grabs one-stroke lead at Dublin Memorial 02 Jun 2014 - 07:13 am

Dublin, Ohio: American Bubba Watson surged to the lead as Englishman Paul Casey plunged four strokes behind after the third round of the...

Mickelson seems unperturbed over news of Federal probe 02 Jun 2014 - 07:09 am

DUBLIN, Ohio: If golf star Phil Mickelson is concerned by a Federal probe into possible insider trading involving him, billionaire investor Carl Icahn...

McIlroy stumbles, falls nine back of Casey 01 Jun 2014 - 09:08 am

DUBLIN, Ohio: Overnight leader Rory McIlroy experienced a stunning free-fall to plunge nine strokes behind leader Paul Casey after the second round at...

Buoyant Mcllroy snatches Memorial lead 31 May 2014 - 12:45 am

Rory McIlroy hits a tee shot on the 14th hole during the second round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club...

Woods rules himself out of US Open 30 May 2014 - 01:19 am

New York: Three-times champion Tiger Woods has ruled himself out of next month’s US Open at Pinehurst in North Carolina as he recovers...