Golf

Tiger scratches around as Westwood seizes US Masters lead

Martin Blake, Augusta Tiger Woods fired early then faltered, leaving England’s Lee Westwood to seize the first-round lead in the US Masters at Augusta National today.

Hanson happy to walk in Mickelson's shadow

Ben Everill In only his second Masters, Sweden's Peter Hanson was prepared to face a Phil Mickelson love-fest in the final pairing at Augusta National today.

Stenson cruises to nine-stroke victory

Henrik Stenson has cruised to a nine-stroke victory in the Nedbank Challenge at the Gary Player Country Club.

Swedes shoot 63 to win World Cup of Golf

Stephen Wade Robert Karlsson and Henrik Stenson of Sweden came from behind for a three-stroke victory in the World Cup of Golf, shooting a remarkable 9-under 63.

German team takes lead in golf World Cup

Stephen Wade Martin Kaymer and Alex Cejka combined for a 10-under par 62, giving Germany a one-stroke lead over Australia's Richard Green and Brendan Jones.

Sheehan grabs one-shot lead in Japan

Australia's Paul Sheehan birdied the 18th hole for a bogey-free 67 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Dunlop Phoenix men's golf tournament.

Ogilvy in final round in Shanghai

Australian former US Open winner Geoff Ogilvy is outright second heading into the final round of the lucrative HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai.

Rain wastes day two of HSBC Champions

Heavy rain washed out day two of the HSBC Champions, forcing organisers to consider the possibility of extending the tournament into a fifth day.

Scott one shot off the pace in Shanghai

Australian Adam Scott shot a six-under 66 to be one shot off the pace after the first day of the co-sanctioned European and Asian tour tournament.

Harrington and Westwood stay in the hunt

Padraig Harrington and Lee Westwood recovered from slow starts to remain in the hunt for the Dunhill Links Championship and the European Order of Merit title.

USA lead 9-7 into final day at Ryder Cup

Allan Kelly The United States earned its first lead going to the final day of the Ryder Cup since 1995 by holding off Europe's comeback on a gripping Saturday.

New partner lifts Mickelson at Ryder Cup

Allan Kelly Phil Mickelson did something on Friday he has not done for years - have fun at the Ryder Cup.

US take Ryder Cup by storm, Europe wilts

Azinger's tactics of playing all 12 of his men on the opening day of the Ryder Cup paid handsome dividends as the United States grabbed the lead over Europe.

Stormy start to Ryder Cup week

Allan Kelly The European and US Ryder Cup teams were heading to Kentucky ahead of Friday morning's opening foursomes in the biennial inter-continental team golf showdown.

Mickelson, Scott headline Singapore Open

Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Adam Scott will head an A-list cast at the Barclays Singapore Open in November, organisers said.

UK duo named as Ryder Cup wild cards

English golfers Ian Poulter and Paul Casey are European skipper Nick Faldo's two wild card picks for the biennial match against the Americans next month.

Clarke shoots 66 to lead KLM Open

Ryder Cup contender Darren Clarke shot a 66 to take a three-stroke lead at the KLM Open on Saturday with an overall 12-under 198.

Norman ties for third at British Open

Valkerie Mangnall All week Greg Norman had turned back the clock with his surprising British Open run at the age of 53.

Woods books Match Play final with Cink

By Andrew Both Tiger Woods, unbeaten in 2008, is poised to preserve his perfect record after advancing to the final at the Accenture Match Play Championship.