Ko splits with coach
Teen sensation Lydia Ko’s longtime coach Guy Wilson said Monday that the New Zealander had split with him after 11 years, leaving him “incredibly disappointed.”
Europe complete epic comeback
Europe won five of the last six singles matches for a stunning 8.5-7.5 comeback win over Asia to reclaim the Royal Trophy in China on Sunday and give captain Jose Maria Olazabal his first success in the team match-play event.
Asia storm ahead
Asia dominated Friday’s foursomes to race into a 3-1 lead over Europe on the opening day of the Royal Trophy at the Dragon Lake Golf Club in Guangzhou, China on Friday.
Japan PGA resignation
The leadership of Japan’s Professional Golfers Association (PGA) will resign en masse after two of its executives were found to have played golf and socialized with an underworld boss, a report said Wednesday.
Stenson rewarded in Europe
Swede Henrik Stenson’s spectacular surge to No.3 in the world rankings behind Tiger Woods and Adam Scott was rewarded Tuesday when he was named the European Tour Player of the Year.
Garcia takes Thai title
Spain’s Sergio Garcia cruised to his first title of the year with a four-shot win at the Thailand Golf Championship on Sunday.
Cejka leads in Thailand
Journeyman Alex Cejka celebrated his first wedding anniversary with a one-shot lead over world No.4 Justin Rose after the opening round of the Thailand Golf Championship on Thursday.
Woods finds Sherwood bittersweet
Tournament host Tiger Woods expressed bittersweet feelings after he lost out in a playoff for the Northwestern Mutual World Challenge at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California on Sunday as the elite event ended a run of 14 years in California.
Ko grabs first pro title
New Zealand’s teen sensation Lydia Ko shot a three-under 69 for a total of 205 in Taiwan’s Swinging Skirts World Ladies Masters tournament on Sunday, capturing her first title since turning professional in October.
Jimenez wins 4th HK Open title
Defending champion Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain won the $1.3 million Hong Kong Open golf tournament in a three-way playoff on Sunday, clinching the title for a record-equaling fourth time and securing his 20th European Tour victory.