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Magnificent debut

International captain Ernie Els hailed his seven rookies after taking a 4-1 Presidents Cup lead Thursday and the experienced Louis Oosthuizen said the veterans were feeding off the youngsters' energy.
Soure:AFP: 2019/12/12 20:43:40

Woods picks himself to start play

Captain Tiger Woods will lead from the front when the US begin their Presidents Cup defense after Wednesday picking himself and Justin Thomas for the opening fourball match at Royal Melbourne.
Soure:AFP: 2019/12/11 21:43:40

Teenager Andreescu named Canadian athlete of the year

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu added another honor to her glittering year on Monday after becoming the first tennis player to be awarded the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's top athlete.
Soure:AFP: 2019/12/10 20:33:41

Captain Woods defends 'great kid' Reed

US captain Tiger Woods defended Presidents Cup teammate Patrick Reed as “a great kid” Tuesday after he was penalized for breaking the rules in the Bahamas, while attempting to draw a line under the controversy.
Soure:AFP: 2019/12/10 20:23:40

Volvo China Open moves to Shenzhen

The annual Volvo China Open golf championship will be staged in Shenzhen for the next three years from 2020 to 2022, organizers announced on Tuesday.
Soure:Global Times: 2019/12/10 18:43:40

Woods to ignite Presidents Cup

A biennial tournament that has struggled for relevance under a heavy weight of American supremacy will roar back into life when Tiger Woods returns to the Presidents Cup as a playing captain at Royal Melbourne this week.
Soure:Reuters: 2019/12/9 19:18:39

Jones comes through late scare to win second Australian Open

Matt Jones joined an elite few by winning his second Australian Open Sunday, resisting big pressure on the back nine from South African Louis Oosthuizen to clinch victory by a shot.
Soure:Reuters: 2019/12/8 22:18:41

Sydney smoke shrouds Aussie Open

Players complained of stinging eyes with one forced to wear a face mask as toxic smoke from bushfires choking Sydney blighted the opening round of golf's prestigious Australian Open on Thursday.
Soure:AFP: 2019/12/5 21:03:42

Garcia wants shorts to be allowed at more events

Spanish great Sergio Garcia on Wednesday said players should be allowed to wear shorts at more golf tournaments after the European Tour permitted the move for the first time last week.
Soure:AFP: 2019/12/4 20:53:41

Tiger's 'aura' has dimmed, says Els

Ernie Els on Wednesday said Tiger Woods has lost some of his aura but the skipper of the International team will not be underestimating his superstar counterpart at the Presidents Cup next week.
Soure:AFP: 2019/12/4 20:48:42

Scott urges fans not to cheer Tiger at Presidents Cup

Australian Adam Scott knows fans at the Presidents Cup will be excited to see Tiger Woods play, but he has urged them not cheer for the golf superstar or anyone else on the US team.
Soure:AFP: 2019/12/3 21:18:41

Mixed reaction to shorts ruling in S.Africa

Many golfers opted to play in trousers on Thursday despite being allowed to wear shorts because of intense heat when the 2020 European Tour season teed off in South Africa.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/28 21:23:42

Presidents Cup captain Tiger Woods pranks Tony Finau with 'sad news'

Golfer Tony Finau was the victim of a prank when Tiger Woods called to reveal his captain's picks for next month's Presidents Cup in Australia, but he has adopted a forgive if not forget attitude about the conversation.
Soure:Reuters: 2019/11/26 17:43:41

Internationals all fancy crack at Woods

Every member of the Internationals team wants to take on Tiger Woods at the Presidents Cup, with assistant captain Geoff Ogilvy suggesting Australians Marc Leishman, Cameron Smith and former No.1 Jason Day are front runners.
Soure:AFP: 2019/11/19 20:43:40

Toxic smog delays Asian Tour golf in New Delhi

The start of a leading Asian Tour golf tournament was held up Thursday by toxic smog that has engulfed the Indian capital with hazardous levels of pollution.
Soure:Reuters: 2019/11/14 22:18:41

McIlroy victor in Shanghai

Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy hit a towering approach shot to set up a birdie at the first extra hole and win the WGC-HSBC Champions in a playoff with American Xander Schauffele in Shanghai on Sunday.
Soure:Reuters: 2019/11/3 20:08:39

Local favorite Li earns one-shot lead

A last-minute switch back to some old clubs helped China's own Li Haotong find his groove and take the solo first-round lead in the WGC-HSBC Championships in Shanghai on Thursday.
Soure:AFP: 2019/10/31 20:18:40

'Motivated' McIlroy heads to Shanghai

World No.2 Rory McIlroy said his strongest season in years has motivated him to recapture golf's top ranking, as he leads a field packed with Major winners into this week's WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai.
Soure:AFP: 2019/10/30 19:45:37