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Clarke, McIlroy honored by Queen after major wins

Northern Irish golf stars Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy are among the sports figures honored by Queen Elizabeth II in her New Year list, after claiming their first major titles.

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2012 Match Play: First-round tee times

Check out the tee times for Wednesday's first round at the WGC-Match Play at Dove Mountain:

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The week ahead in the world of golf includes the WCG-Accenture Match Play Championship, where the best players in the world, including last year's winner Luke Donald, will compete head-to-head.

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2012 Match Play: First-round pairings

The first-round pairings in the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain on Wednesday:

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Top-ranked Donald draws Els in Match Play

Defending champion Luke Donald faces Ernie Els in the first round of the Match Play Championship. Tiger Woods is to play Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano.

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Skip Kendall wins Nationwide Tour opener

Skip Kendall holed a 25-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday for an even-par 71 and a one-stroke victory in the Nationwide Tour's season-opening Colombia Championship.

Perry wins ACE Group Classic by 5 strokes

Kenny Perry shot a 2-under 70 Sunday for his second Champions Tour title, cruising to a five-shot victory in the ACE Group Classic.

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Australia's Wright wins New Zealand Women's Open

Australia's Lindsey Wright made a 13-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th for a 4-under 68 and a one-stroke victory Sunday in the New Zealand Women's Open.

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Kruger wins in India for his 1st Euro Tour title

Jbe Kruger of South Africa won his first European Tour title Sunday, protecting his overnight lead by shooting a 3-under 69 for a two-shot victory at the Avantha Masters.

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Perry breaks Champions Tour's 36-hole record

Kenny Perry shot a 10-under 62 Saturday to set the Champions Tour's 36-hole scoring record in the Ace Group Classic. Perry is at 18-under 126, three shots ahead of first-round leader Larry Mize.

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Japan's Miyazato leads LPGA Thailand

Ai Miyazato shot a 7-under 65 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over top-ranked Yani Tseng after the third round of the LPGA Thailand.

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Kruger has 1-shot lead at Avantha Masters

Jbe Kruger of South Africa shot a 6-under 66 in the third round of the Avantha Masters to take a one-shot lead in the European Tour event.

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Mize shoots 62 for ACE Group Classic lead

Larry Mize shot a 10-under 62 Friday to grab the first-round lead at the ACE Group Classic.

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Whiteford takes 2-shot lead in New Delhi

Peter Whiteford of Scotland shot a 4-under 68 on Friday for a two-shot lead after the second round of the Avantha Masters.

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Ace propels Webb into lead at LPGA Thailand

Karrie Webb aced the 12th hole but left the course two holes later leading the LPGA Thailand by two strokes when rain halted the second round Friday.

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Injured Casey replaced by Coetzee at Match Play

Injured Paul Casey will not return for the Match Play championship. His spot in the 64-man field next week in Arizona will be taken by George Coetzee.

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Sorenstam declines Solheim Cup captaincy

Former top-ranked golfer Annika Sorenstam says she’s turned down the chance to be captain for Europe in the 2013 Solheim Cup against the United States.

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McIlroy says improved swing will click at Masters

Rory McIlroy is confident the changes he's made to his swing will work in time for the Masters in April. The 22-year-old Northern Irishman has been working with longtime coach Michael Bannon on improving his swing setup.

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Daly says ‘elbow snapped’ at Avantha Masters

John Daly says he may have torn ligaments in his right elbow during the first round at the Avantha Masters.

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Euro: Canizares, Whiteford lead Avantha Masters

Alejandro Canizares of Spain and Peter Whiteford of Scotland each shot a 6-under 66 Thursday to share the lead after the first round of the Avantha Masters.

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Miyazato leads in Thailand; Yani six back

Ai Miyazato shot a 5-under 67 Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the LPGA Thailand

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This week in the world of golf . . .

Around the world of golf, including the Northern Trust Open, which last week's Pebble Beach National Pro-Am winner, Phil Mickelson, won in 2008 and 2009.

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Pebble final round highest rated in 15 years

Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods together in the final round of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am produced the highest rating for CBS Sports at Pebble Beach in 15 years.

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Els squeezes into WGC-Match Play field

Ernie Els can plan on a trip to Arizona for the Match Play Championship — just barely.

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Champions: Pavin tops Senior in Allianz playoff

Corey Pavin wins the Allianz Championship for his first Champions Tour title. Pavin defeated Peter Senior on the first hole of a playoff after both players finished tied for first. Mark Calcavecchia, who appeared to be cruising to the victory, finished tied for seventh.

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Cabrera-Bello outlasts Westwood in Dubai

Rafael Cabrera-Bello won the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday, shooting a 4-under 68 to beat Lee Westwood and Stephen Gallacher by one shot for his second European Tour victory.

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Champions: Pavin, Senior tied for lead at Allianz

Corey Pavin and Peter Senior – both winless on the Champions Tour – shared the lead Saturday after the second round of the Allianz Championship at Broken Sound Golf Club.

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Westwood leads Dubai Desert Classic; Rory 2 back

Lee Westwood has the lead going into the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic after shooting 5-under 67, one stroke ahead of Rafael Cabrera-Bello and two others on Saturday.

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Korda, 18, leads by 1 at Women's Aussie Open

Jessica Korda, the 18-year-old American teenager, is in line for her first professional victory. Korda leads the Women's Australian Open by one shot at historic Royal Melbourne.

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Pavin (64) takes two-shot lead at Allianz

Corey Pavin shot an 8-under 64 on Friday to take a two-shot lead over Fred Funk, Bernhard Langer and Peter Senior after the first round of the Allianz Championship.

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Johnson, two others tied at Pebble; Tiger five back

Dustin Johnson, with a small measure of revenge on the third hole at Pebble Beach, made two eagles and saw a third chance at eagle land on the edge of the cup. He wound up with a 9-under 63. Former U.S. Amateur champion Danny Lee also made two eagles at Pebble for a 63.

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McIlroy, Bjorn share 2nd-round lead in Dubai

Rory McIlroy and Thomas Bjorn each shot 7-under 65 to share the lead Friday after the second round of the Dubai Desert Classic.

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Ryu leads Australian Open; Lexi 8 shots back

U.S. Women's Open champion So Yeon Ryu shot a 4-under 69 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over fellow South Korean player Hee Kyung Seo in the LPGA Tour's season-opening Women's Australian Open.

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McIlroy three shots back in Dubai

Rafael Cabrera-Bello finished at 9-under 63 for a two-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic, followed by Marcel Siem and Scott Jamieson, each at 65. Rory McIlroy is tied for fourth with six other players.

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Lewis, Kemp top Women's Australian Open

American Stacy Lewis and Australia's Sarah Kemp shared the Women's Australian Open lead at 4-under 69 on Thursday, leaving top-ranked Yani Tseng a stroke back in her bid to win the event for the third straight year.

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Lewis, Kemp share lead at Royal Melbourne

American Stacy Lewis and Australia’s Sarah Kemp shared the Women’s Australian Open lead at 4-under 69 on Thursday, leaving top-ranked Yani Tseng a stroke back in her bid to win the event for the third straight year.

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This week in the world of golf . . .

Around the world of golf, including Tiger Woods making his 2012 PGA Tour debut at Pebble Beach.

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Stanley storms back to win in Phoenix

This time last week, Kyle Stanley gave away a title. Not this time around. The Clemson product stormed past overnight-leader Spencer Levin to win his first PGA Tour title at the Phoenix Open.

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Lawrie holds off Day, Hanson in Qatar

Former British Open champion Paul Lawrie chipped in for an eagle and a birdie on his way to winning the Qatar Open on Sunday, shooting a 7-under 65 to hold off Jason Day and Peter Hanson.

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Boeljon wins Australian Ladies Masters by 1 shot

Christel Boeljon birdied the final hole to win the Australian Ladies Masters by one stroke Sunday.

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Levin extends lead to 6 at Phoenix Open

For the second consecutive week, a player searching for his first PGA Tour victory will take a big lead into Sunday. Can Spencer Levin hang on at the Phoenix Open?

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Ryu leads Boeljon by 3 at Aussie Masters

U.S. Open champion So Yeon Ryu shot a 3-under-par 69 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the Australian Ladies Masters.

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Lawrie grabs Qatar Masters lead despite penalty

Paul Lawrie recovered from a penalty for dropping his ball on a marker to shoot a 5-under 67 Saturday and take a one-shot lead at the 54-hole Qatar Masters.

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Levin opens 5-shot lead at Phoenix Open

Spencer Levin’s lead at the Phoenix Open seemingly grew overnight. His advantage was stretched from three shots to five after Harrison Frazar finished Round 2 on Saturday.

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Rio delays picking course designer

The designer of the Olympic golf course for the 2016 Summer Games won’t be announced until March.

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Dufner, Palmer share lead at Phoenix Open

Jason Dufner finished off a 7-under 64 on Friday for a share of the lead with Ryan Palmer after the first round of the Phoenix Open.

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Ryu (61) races to 4-shot Australian Masters lead

U.S. Open champion So Yeon Ryu shot an 11-under 61 on Friday to take a four-stroke lead after two rounds of the Australian Ladies Masters.

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Qatar event shortened to 54 holes due to wind

European Tour officials reduced the Qatar Masters to 54 holes when they called off play Friday because of strong winds. John Daly, who had yet to start Round 2, has the clubhouse lead.

3 players disqualified for breaching lift rules

Three players were disqualified from the Australian Ladies Masters on Friday for unknowingly breaching rules on preferred lies.

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Lee leads Australian Masters; Lexi two back

Lee Bo-mee of South Korea shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead in the Australian Ladies Masters, while teen stars Lexi Thompson (two shots back) and Lydia Ko (five shots back) are in contention.

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Fernandez-Castano leads Daly by 1 in Qatar

John Daly surprised even himself by opening the Qatar Masters with a 5-under 67 that left him one shot behind leader Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano. Daly called it one of his best rounds.

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This week in the world of golf the PGA Tour heads to TPC Scottsdale for the Waste Management Phoenix Open, where Mark Wilson will defend his title.

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Snedeker wins a shocker at Torrey Pines

Kyle Stanley wasted a three-stroke lead on the 72nd hole, traded birdies on the first playoff hole and finally missed a four-foot par putt on the second playoff hole to hand the Torrey Pines title to Brandt Snedeker.

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Leader Stanley ties Tiger's 54-hole Torrey record

Kyle Stanley has built a five-shot lead at Torrey Pines, tying Tiger Woods' 54-hole course record in the process.

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Stanley takes one-shot lead at Torrey Pines

Kyle Stanley made more than enough birdies Friday to offset one big mistake, giving him a 4-under 68 on the South Course at Torrey Pines and a one-shot lead in the Farmers Insurance Open.

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McIlroy leads with 67 in Abu Dhabi

Rory McIlroy opened his season by outplaying Tiger Woods in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, shooting a 5-under 67 Thursday for a share of the lead.

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Levet pulls out of Abu Dhabi with rib injury

Thomas Levet has pulled out of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship after falling and breaking a rib at the Volvo Golf Champions.

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Dan Forsman wins Champions Tour opener

Dan Forsman never flinched in the final round of the season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship. Forsman closed with a 3-under 69 in windy conditions Sunday for his third Champions Tour title.

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Wilson takes lead into Humana's final round

Mark Wilson finished the Humana Challenge's wind-delayed third round at 21-under par Sunday, taking a three-stroke lead over four golfers into the final round later in the day.

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Grace beats Els, Goosen in playoff for win

Branden Grace won for the second consecutive week on the European Tour, this time beating fellow South Africans Ernie Els and Retief Goosen with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff.

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Dan Forsman takes Champions Tour lead

Dan Forsman had six back-nine birdies for a 7-under 65 and a two-stroke lead Saturday after the second round of the Champions Tour's season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship.

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Grace, Colsaerts share Volvo Champions lead

Branden Grace of South Africa fell into a tie for the lead at the Volvo Golf Champions with Nicolas Colsaerts of Belgium after shooting a 2-over 75 Saturday in a wet and windy third round.

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Crane, Toms, Wilson share Humana lead

Ben Crane is among a three-way tie for the lead after the second round of the Humana Challenge. He compared Friday's ideal weather in Palm Springs, Calif., to playing indoors.

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Johnson WDs from Humana with back pain

Dustin Johnson has withdrawn from the Humana Challenge midway through his second round, citing back pain.

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Back-to-back? Grace leads in South Africa

South Africa's Branden Grace moved closer to a second straight victory, taking a four-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the Volvo Golf Champions.

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Toms, Villegas lead low scores at Humana

David Toms and Camilo Villegas used a nice winter break to get some rest, and it paid immediate dividends on Thursday, as they both shot 63 to lead the PGA Tour's Humana Challenge.

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Champions Tour season opens in Hawaii

John Cook is back in Hawaii to defend his title at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship, which starts Friday and is the first of 23 official events on the 2012 Champions Tour schedule.

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Colsaerts leads with course-record 64 in S. Africa

Nicolas Colsaerts of Belgium opened with a course record 9-under-par 64 to lead the first round of the Volvo Golf Champions at The Links at Fancourt on Thursday.

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Els, Harrington looking to atone for poor 2011

Playing in the same group in the opening round of the Volvo Golf Champions on Thursday isn't the only thing Ernie Els and Padraig Harrington have in common. They're both also desperate to atone for disappointing seasons in 2011.

Texas golf organizations form junior alliance

Texas' top four golf organizations have formed an alliance aimed at creating better opportunities and ease expenses for junior golfers and their families.

Ex-Tour pro arrested in child sex sting

A former PGA Tour golfer is among 40 suspects arrested in central Florida as part of an underage sex sting operation.

Notes: Interest in Pebble about Tiger and the QBs

PGA Tour notebook: Tiger Woods is set to play with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, although the pro-am pairings aren't set until Feb. 7, the Tuesday of tournament week.

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Wagner comes from behind to win Sony Open

Sporting a Tom Selleck-like mustache, Johnson Wagner picked up his third career PGA Tour victory, clearing the Sony Open field by two shots on Sunday in Honolulu.

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South Africa's Grace wins first Euro Tour title

South Africa's Branden Grace won his first European Tour title Sunday with a par 72 for a one-shot victory at the Joburg Open.

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Maggert ties Every for lead at Sony Open

Jeff Maggert played bogey-free in relatively calm conditions Saturday for a 6-under 64 that left the 47-year-old in a tie for the lead with Matt Every in the Sony Open.

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Grace, Finch share lead at Joburg Open

South Africa’s Branden Grace and England’s Richard Finch were in front by one stroke at the Joburg Open on Saturday before the third round was stopped because of darkness.

McGrane, Elson lead at rainy Joburg Open

Ireland's Damien McGrane and England's Jamie Elson each shot an 8-under 63 to share the lead in the rainy first round at the Joburg Open on Thursday.

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Knee injury forces Glover out of Sony Open

Lucas Glover has withdrawn from the Sony Open with a sprained right knee that still is not strong enough for him to play golf.

Townsend wins Australasian British Open qualifier

Australian Aaron Townsend shot a pair of 2-under 70s to win the Australasian qualifying tournament for this year’s British Open by three strokes.

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A look at the world of golf this week . . .

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Haney will publish book about Tiger Woods

Hank Haney is finishing up a book about the six years he spent as the swing coach for Tiger Woods. The book is called "The Big Miss," and it is scheduled to be published on March 27, which is a week before the Masters.

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Oosthuizen repeats as Africa Open champ

Louis Oosthuizen holed a 35-foot birdie putt on No. 17 to top fellow South African Tjaart van der Walt and retain his title at the Africa Open.

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Oosthuizen retains share of Africa Open lead

Defending champion Louis Oosthuizen birdied three of his last four holes for a 6-under 67 Saturday to share the third-round lead at the Africa Open.

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Oosthuizen shoots 62, leads in South Africa

Defending champion Louis Oosthuizen shot an 11-under 62 Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Africa Open.

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Casey to miss 2 months with shoulder injury

English golfer Paul Casey has dislocated his right shoulder on a snowboarding holiday and will be sidelined for the first two months of 2012.

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Aiken (64) grabs early lead at Africa Open

South Africa’s Thomas Aiken shot a 9-under 64 Thursday at the Africa Open for a one-shot lead after the first round of the European Tour’s season-opening tournament.

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Clarke, Els and Harrington to play Golf Champions

Major winners Darren Clarke, Ernie Els and Padraig Harrington will play the European Tour's Volvo Golf Champions event this month at South Africa's Fancourt links course.

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This week in the world of golf . . .

Tournaments scheduled this week in pro tours around the world.

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Longtime Turner Sports broadcaster Huber dies

Turner Sports says longtime broadcaster Jim Huber has died. He was 67. The cable network says Huber died Monday in Atlanta. A cause of death was not immediately released.

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Clarke, McIlroy honored by Queen after major wins

Northern Irish golf stars Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy are among the sports figures honored by Queen Elizabeth II in her New Year list, after claiming their first major titles.

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Hedwall named LET Player of the Year

A former Oklahoma State women’s golfer has been named the Ladies European Tour Player of the Year for 2011.

LPGA founding member Danoff dies at 88

Bettye Danoff, one of the LPGA tour’s 13 founding members, has died. She was 88.

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Notes: Miyazato's money title in Europe needs an asterisk

If ever an award in golf needed an asterisk, it would be for Ai Miyazato winning the Ladies European Tour money list. She won the title with only one victory in two tournaments.

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Thompson, Ryu to play Australian Women's Masters

American teen star Lexi Thompson and U.S. Women's Open champion So Yeon Ryu will play in the Australian Women's Masters in February at Royal Pins.

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Masters field for 2012 already over 90

Ernie Els and Retief Goosen are among those who enter the 2012 season without an invitation to the Masters in April.

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Westwood moves to No. 2 with win in Thailand

Lee Westwood displayed all his class and experience on Sunday as he brushed aside a challenge from Masters champion Charl Schwartzel to win the $1 million Thailand Golf Championship by seven strokes.

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Poulter fires 67 to win Australian Masters

England's Ian Poulter fired a final-round, 4-under 67 to win the Australian Masters on Sunday, spoiling Geoff Ogilvy's bid for a victory on his boyhood course.

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Westwood leads in Thailand; Schwartzel 4 back

Masters champion Charl Schwartzel shot a second straight 6-under 66 on Saturday to move four strokes behind Lee Westwood at the Thailand Golf Championship.

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Thompson, 16, wins Dubai for 2nd career title

Lexi Thompson, 16, earned her second career victory Saturday at the Dubai Ladies Masters. She became the youngest winner on the LET, a record she already holds on the LPGA.

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Ogilvy battles wind for Aussie Masters lead

Geoff Ogilvy took a two-stroke lead Saturday in the Australian Masters, shooting an 8-under 63 on his boyhood course at Victoria Golf Club.

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Doctor who treated Woods avoids prison

A Canadian sports doctor whose stable of superstar athletes included golfer Tiger Woods avoided prison Friday for bringing unapproved and mislabeled drugs into the United States for house calls.

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Poulter battles for two-shot Aussie Masters lead

England’s Ian Poulter overcame a bout of food poisoning to birdie the final two holes for a 3-under 68 and a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Australian Masters on Friday.

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Westwood cruises to 11-shot lead in Thailand

Lee Westwood followed his career-best 12-under 60 with a 64 on Friday to take a commanding 11-stroke lead at the halfway stage of the Thailand Golf Championship.

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Thompson retains lead at Dubai Ladies Masters

Teenager Lexi Thompson is closing in on her second professional win, taking a one-shot lead into the final round of the Dubai Ladies Masters after shooting 2-under 70 on Friday.

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Donald receives European Tour’s top honor

Top-ranked Luke Donald has added the European Tour’s golfer of the year award to his PGA Tour player of the year honor for 2011.

Lyle, Alliss part of 2012 Hall of Fame class

Two-time major champion Sandy Lyle of Scotland and British commentator Peter Alliss have been selected for the World Golf Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2012.

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Westwood shoots 60, leads by 5 in Thailand

Lee Westwood shot a career-best 12-under 60 Thursday to lead the Thailand Golf Championship by five strokes over John Daly.

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Lexi Thompson takes 2-shot lead in Dubai

American teenager Lexi Thompson has taken a two-shot lead after the second round of the Dubai Ladies Masters.

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Poulter leads Aussie Masters; Donald 4 back

England’s Ian Poulter shot a 6-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round at the Australian Masters on Thursday.

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Lehman named Champions Tour PoY

Tom Lehman now has won player of the year at every stage of his career.

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Johnson to reunite with former caddie Brown

Dustin Johnson has hired a new caddie — his old one.

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Appleby (back) doubtful to play Aussie Masters

Defending champion Stuart Appleby is in doubt for this week’s Australian Masters due to a nagging back injury.

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Wie looks to end year on high note in Dubai

Michelle Wie is looking for a strong finish to a season she calls “a work in progress” after being hindered by injuries and tinkering with her swing.

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Ogilvy-Allenby spat looms at Aussie Masters

Geoff Ogilvy says it could be "quite interesting" if he's paired with Presidents Cup teammate Robert Allenby this week in the Australian Masters after their public spat last month.

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Bradley, Steele go low to win Shark Shootout

PGA Champion Keegan Bradley and Brendan Steele shot a 13-under 59 in scramble play Sunday to become the first PGA Tour rookies to win the Franklin Templeton Shootout.

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McIlroy pulls out of Thai tournament

Rory McIlroy says he is pulling out of next week's Thailand Golf Championship as he continues to recover from the lingering effects of dengue fever.

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Donald's double: He secures both money titles

Alvaro Quiros won the Dubai World Championship in dramatic fashion on Sunday - with an eagle - but was overshadowed by the third-place finisher: Luke Donald, who wrapped up two money titles.

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Dubai World Championship extended 3 more years

The European Tour says it has agreed to keep the final event of the Race To Dubai in the city for three years and increase the prize money by $500,000 to $8 million.

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Rookies Bradley-Steele lead Templeton Shootout

PGA champion Keegan Bradley and Brendan Steele shot a 10-under 62 in better-ball play Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Mark Calcavecchia and Nick Price in the Franklin Templeton Shootout.

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Quiros takes two-shot lead in Dubai

Alvaro Quiros will head into the final round of the Dubai World Championship holding a two-shot lead over Paul Lawrie of Scotland. Luke Donald sits in fourth, while Rory McIlroy is eighth.

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Bradley, Steele team up for share of lead in Naples

Champions Tour duo Mark Calcavecchia and Nick Price tied with the pairing of PGA Championship winner Keegan Bradley and Brendan Steele at 9-under 63 to lead the Franklin Templeton Shootout on Friday.

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Ochoa gives birth to baby boy in Mexico City

Former top-ranked golfer Lorena Ochoa has given birth to a baby boy.

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Without sponsor, LPGA cancels Springfield event

The LPGA tournament in Springfield has been canceled after organizers failed to find a new sponsor.

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Bradley, Simpson highlight Shark Shootout field

FedEx Cup runner-up Webb Simpson and 2011 PGA Championship winner Keegan Bradley lead the field at the 23rd annual Shark Shootout beginning Friday at Tiburon Golf Club.

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Luke Donald: McIlroy is most talented golfer

Tiger Woods is the best golfer Luke Donald has ever played against and Rory McIlroy is the most talented.

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McIlroy two back at Dubai World Championship

U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy shot a 30 on the back nine Thursday at the Dubai World Championship to take an early lead on top-ranked Luke Donald for the European money title.

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Donald aims for Euro money title in Dubai

Top-ranked Luke Donald hopes to make history this week in Dubai, where he will attempt to become the first player to win the money title on both the PGA and European tours.

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McIlroy, Westwood relish chance to face Woods

Tiger Woods is back to his winning ways, and some of the best golfers in the world are relishing the chance to face him again.

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Todd closes in 68 for one-shot Q-School win

Brendon Todd shot a final-round 4-under 68 on the Jack Nicklaus Stadium Course to win the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament by one stroke on Monday, earning his Tour card for 2012.

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Dawson opens up 3-shot lead at PGA Q-School

Marco Dawson shot a 4-under 68 on Sunday on PGA West’s TPC Stadium Course to take a three-stroke lead into the final round of the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament.

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Westwood retains title with 2-shot win at Sun City

Lee Westwood shot a 1-over 73 and held off Robert Karlsson for a two-shot win at the Nedbank Golf Challenge on Sunday.

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Brad Kennedy wins New Zealand Open in playoff

Brad Kennedy won the New Zealand Open on Sunday, holing a 30-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a playoff with Australian compatriot Craig Parry to complete a wire-to-wire victory.

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McIlroy storms back to win Hong Kong Open

Rory McIlroy rallied to win the Hong Kong Open, holing out from a greenside bunker on the final hole Sunday for a 5-under 65 and a two-stroke victory.

Claxton leads PGA Tour Q-school by two shots

Will Claxton shot a 2-under 70 on Saturday on PGA West's Nicklaus Tournament Course to take a two-stroke lead after the fourth round of the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament.

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Christine Song leads LPGA Tour Q-school

Christine Song shot an even-par 72 on Saturday on LPGA International's Legends Course to take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament.

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Westwood takes 7-shot lead at Sun City after 62

Defending champion Lee Westwood shot 10-under 62 Saturday to take a seven-shot lead at the Nedbank Golf Challenge.

Australia's Kennedy leads New Zealand Open by 3

Australian Brad Kennedy shot a 4-under-68 on Saturday to take a three-shot lead into the final round of the New Zealand Open.

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Quiros takes 1-shot lead at Hong Kong Open

Alvaro Quiros of Spain shot a 3-under 67 Saturday to hold a one-shot lead after the third round of the Hong Kong Open, while joint overnight leader Rory McIlroy fell three strokes behind.

Claxton increases Q-School lead to two shots

Will Claxton shot a 3-under 69 on Friday on PGA West’s TPC Stadium Course to increase his lead to two strokes after the third round of the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament.

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Song builds lead to 5 at LPGA Q-School

Christine Song shot a 2-under 70 on Friday on LPGA International’s Champions Course to increase her lead to five strokes after the third round of the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament.

Design stars in finals for Olympic golf course

Brazilian officials have selected eight finalists from among a who's-who of the world's top golf-course architects to design the 2016 Olympic course.

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McDowell leads Nedbank Challenge by one

Graeme McDowell recovered from a double-bogey seven at No. 14 to birdie two of his last three holes Friday for a 5-under 67 and a one-shot second-round lead at the Nedbank Golf Challenge.

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McIlroy maintains share of Hong Kong lead

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland retained a share of the lead at the Hong Kong Open on Friday after shooting a 1-under 69 in the second round.

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Westwood, Schwartzel tied for lead in Sun City

Defending champion Lee Westwood birdied the last hole to shoot a 4-under 68 and share the first-round lead with Masters winner Charl Schwartzel at the Nedbank Golf Challenge on Thursday.

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McIlroy (64) grabs share of Hong Kong lead

U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy shot a 6-under 64 in blustery conditions on Thursday to share the lead with Alvaro Quiros and David Horsey after the opening round of the Hong Kong Open.

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Claxton, Summerhays top Q-School leaderboard

Will Claxton and Daniel Summerhays topped the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament leaderboard at 8-under 64 after the first round Wednesday at PGA West.

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Cantlay gains exemption into '12 British Open

UCLA sophomore Patrick Cantlay is going to the Open Championship under a new qualifying category for golf’s oldest championship.

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McIlroy to skip Congressional, play Irish Open

Rory McIlroy has decided to stay home next year for the Irish Open instead of returning to the scene of his record U.S. Open victory.

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This week in the world of golf . . .

The week ahead in the world of golf . . .

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McIlroy to increase appearances on U.S. tour

Rory McIlroy intends to spend more time playing in the U.S next year, juggling his commitments with the European Tour as he seeks to make an impact on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Dates announced for ’14 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles

The 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles will take place from Sept. 26-28, with officials saying that Scotland’s unpredictable weather could cause a repeat of the problems that afflicted last year’s competition.

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Otto holds on to win South African Open

Hennie Otto recorded a par on No. 18 for a one-stroke victory over Austria's Bernd Wiesberger at the South African Open on Sunday.

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U.S. ends drought in World Cup with victory

Matt Kuchar and Gary Woodland ended the United States' 11-year drought in golf's World Cup by shooting a 5-under 67 on Sunday to win by two strokes.

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Chalmers wins Australian PGA in playoff

Greg Chalmers won the Australian PGA Sunday for his second straight major Down Under tournament victory, beating Australian countrymen Robert Allenby and Marcus Fraser with a par on the first hole of a playoff.

Hennie Otto shoots 65, leads South African Open

South Africa's Hennie Otto shot a 7-under 65 Saturday and took a three-shot lead after three rounds of the South African Open, capitalizing on stumbles by countrymen by Retief Goosen and Ernie Els.

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Ireland closes in on World Cup before final round

Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell will head into the final round of the World Cup with a two-stroke lead after a convincing performance for Ireland in the fourballs on Saturday.

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K.T. Kim leads Watson by one at Australian PGA

K.T. Kim played steadily over the back nine while other challengers fell around him, shooting a bogey-free 5-under 67 Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Bubba Watson.

Golf pro Joseph "Bud" Lewis dies at 103

Joseph "Bud" Lewis, the golf professional who was the longest serving and oldest living member of the PGA of America, has died. He was 103.

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O'Hara leads, Goosen a shot back in S. Africa

Steven O'Hara shot a 4-under 68 Friday for a one-shot lead over Retief Goosen and Merrick Bremner after the second round of the South African Open.

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Ireland team joins Australia in World Cup lead

Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell shot a 4-under 68 in the second round Friday to give Ireland a share of the lead with Australia at the World Cup.

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Watson trails by two shots at Aussie PGA

Bubba Watson trailed European Tour regular Marcus Fraser by two strokes after the second round of the Australian PGA. K.T. Kim, Y.E. Yang and Adam Scott are all within striking distance as well.

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Holes-in-one in same group at Australian PGA

John Senden and Greg Chalmers have each had a hole-in-one at the Australian PGA — on consecutive days, in the same group, on the same hole.

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S. African Open organizers: Daly didn't snub us

Organizers of the South African Open say controversial golfer John Daly did not "snub" their tournament and that he was simply unable to travel to Johannesburg in time.

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Aussies lead at World Cup, but Irish stars loom

Australia took the lead in the first round of the World Cup on Thursday after shooting an 11-under 61, two strokes ahead of tournament favorites Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell of Ireland.

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Watson trails by one shot at Australian PGA

Bubba Watson is one shot off the lead at the Australian PGA, as Steven Bowditch and Choi Joon-Woo both posted 66s in the first round. Rickie Fowler and Darren Clarke are also lurking.

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Senior, son make good team on Champions Tour

Peter Senior earned $1.4 million on the Champions Tour in the United States this year — seventh on the money list — and did it mostly with his 17-year-old son as caddie.

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Fowler heads Down Under for Australian PGA

Five weeks removed from his first professional victory - outlasting Rory McIlroy nonetheless - Rickie Fowler returns at the Australian PGA for his first professional tournament Down Under.

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Pebble might be in Tiger's near future

PGA Tour notes: All indications point to Tiger Woods making a return to the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am for the first time since 2002.

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Americans all smiles after Presidents Cup win

The Americans sure seem to have a lot of fun at the Presidents Cup, perhaps because they always win.

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Harrison Frazar wins Pebble Beach Invitational

Harrison Frazar won the rain-soaked Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational by a stroke Sunday when Cameron Tringale missed a 2-foot par putt on the final hole.

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Mulroy wins Alfred Dunhill, 1st Euro Tour title

South Africa’s Garth Mulroy shot a 4-under 68 Sunday to win the Alfred Dunhill Championship for his first European Tour title.

Luiten beats Chopra for Johor Open title

Dutchman Joost Luiten won the rain-shortened Johor Open on Sunday for his first European Tour title, closing with a 6-under 65 for a one-stroke victory over Sweden's Daniel Chopra.

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Park, Gal top Titleholders leaderboard

Hee Young Park birdied three of the final four holes for a 3-under 69 and a share of the third-round lead with Sandra Gal on Saturday in the LPGA Tour's season-ending Titleholders.

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Americans in charge Down Under at Presidents Cup

The Americans built a big lead Saturday morning in the foursomes matches, with Woods finally rewarded with a point, then turned back a rally from the International team in the worst of the weather in the afternoon by capturing the final two matches.

Mulroy takes lead at Alfred Dunhill Championship

Garth Mulroy birdied five straight holes on the back nine to take the lead with an 8-under 64 at the European Tour's Alfred Dunhill Championship on Saturday.

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Chopra leads as Johor Open reduced to 54 holes

Heavy rain washed out play Saturday and forced organizers to reduce the Iskandar Johor Open to 54 holes, with Sweden's Daniel Chopra holding a two-shot lead going into the final day.

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Kokrak, Thompson lead Pebble Beach Invitational

Jason Kokrak, a two-time winner this year on the Nationwide Tour who is set to join the PGA Tour next season, shot a 3-under 69 on Friday at Spyglass for a share of the lead with Kyle Thompson in the Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational.

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Prez Cup: Day 3 match-by-match capsules

A look back at each of Saturday's matches, including both the morning foursomes and the afternoon four-ball action:

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Choi maintains Titleholders lead over Gal

Na Yeon Choi shot a 1-under 71 in swirling wind Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Sandra Gal after the first round of the LPGA Tour's season-ending Titleholders.

Kruger opens 4-shot lead at Alfred Dunhill

Jbe Kruger shot a 5-under 67 Friday to build a four-shot lead at the European Tour's Alfred Dunhill Championship.

Fernandez-Castano lead at Dunlop Phoenix

Spain's Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano made four straight birdies on the back nine in a 5-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead Friday in the Dunlop Phoenix.

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Sweden's Chopra leads at Iskandar Johor Open

Sweden's Daniel Chopra fired a 6-under 65 to take the lead at the Iskandar Johor Open on Friday.

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Pairings announced for Day 3 of Presidents Cup

Pairings have been announced for Day 3 of the Presidents Cup, where Adam Scott and K.J. Choi will be once again be tasked with trying to take down Tiger Woods.

Hallberg, Freeman lead Champions Tour Q-School

Gary Hallberg and Jeff Freeman shot 5-under 66s on Thursday to share the third-round lead in the Champions Tour National Qualifying Tournament at TPC Scottsdale's Champions Course.

Kyle Thompson leads Pebble Beach Invitational

Kyle Thompson, set to rejoin the PGA Tour after finishing 21st on the Nationwide Tour money list this year, had a hole-in-one and shot an 8-under 64 at Pebble Beach Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational.

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Choi leads Pressel, Kerr by one at Titleholders

Na Yeon Choi shot a 6-under 66 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over Morgan Pressel and Karrie Webb after the first round of the LPGA Tour's season-ending Titleholders.

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Woods adds HSBC event in Abu Dhabi to schedule

Tiger Woods is moving from Dubai’s showcase tournament to make his debut in Abu Dhabi.

English golf associations agree to merge

Members of England's male and female amateur golf associations have agreed to merge into a single governing body.

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A hole-by-hole look at Royal Melbourne

A hole-by-hole description of Royal Melbourne, the site of the 2011 Presidents Cup.

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This week in the world of golf . . .

The Presidents Cup, to be played at Royal Melbourne in Australia, is the marquee event in the world of golf this week.

English amateur associations to vote on merger

Members of England’s male and female amateur golf associations will vote Wednesday on whether to merge into a single governing body to address a decline in club memberships.

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Daly defends Australian Open episode

John Daly says while he regrets walking off the course during the first round of the Australian Open last week, he had little choice after running out of balls.

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Fernandez-Castano wins playoff in Singapore

Spain’s Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano won the rain-delayed Singapore Open on Monday, beating Juvic Pagunsan of the Philippines with a birdie on the second hole of a playoff.

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Matthew claims 4-shot victory at Ochoa Invite

Catriona Matthew won the Lorena Ochoa Invitational on Sunday for her fourth career LPGA Tour title, closing with a 1-under 71 for a four-stroke victory in the 36-player event.

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Singapore Open playoff postponed until Monday

Juvic Pagunsan of the Philippines and Spain’s Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano will complete Monday in a playoff to decide the winner of the Singapore Open after rain forced play to be halted Sunday.

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Matthew leads Ochoa Invitational by three

Catriona Matthew shot her second straight 4-under 68 on Saturday to take a three-stroke lead after the third round of the Lorena Ochoa Invitational.

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Fernandez-Castano leads by 3 in Singapore

Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano of Spain shot a 10-under 61 for a three-shot lead after the second round of the rain-delayed Singapore Open on Saturday.

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Inkster, Nordqvist lead Lorena Ochoa Invitational

Hall of Famer Juli Inkster shot a 3-under 69 on Friday for a share of the second-round lead with Anna Nordqvist in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational.

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Donald's wife gives birth to baby girl

The No. 1 golfer in the world is now a father of two.

Morrison takes 2-shot lead at Singapore Open

James Morrison of England shot a 3-under 68 to take the clubhouse lead by two shots during the suspended second round of the Singapore Open on Friday.

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Tiger fires 67 to take the lead at Aussie Open

Is he back? Tiger Woods made seven birdies Friday en route to a 5-under 67 at the Australian Open. He will take a one-stroke lead over Peter O'Malley into the weekend in Sydney.

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Inkster, Pettersen lead Lorena Ochoa Invitational

Hall of Famer Juli Inkster shot a bogey-free 5-under 67 on Thursday for a share of the first-round lead with Suzann Pettersen in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational.

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Presidents Cup: Norman still the idol of many

For the five Australians on the International team at next week's Presidents Cup, the greatest motivation for beating the United States for the first time in 13 years is captain Greg Norman, the man who shaped most of their careers.

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Presidents Cup: Key facts and figures

A look at the logistics - including the teams and TV times - behind the ninth Presidents Cup, slated for Nov. 17-20 at Royal Melbourne.

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Mahan WDs from Aussie Open with shoulder pain

Hunter Mahan has withdrawn from the Australian Open because of soreness behind his right shoulder.

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Molinari, Morrison tied for lead at Singapore Open

Edoardo Molinari and James Morrison both shot 9-under 62 Thursday to share the lead after the first round of the Singapore Open.

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Daly melts down, withdraws at Australian Open

John Daly walked off the course at the Australian Open after hitting a number of balls - 5? 6? - into the water on the 11th hole at The Lakes.

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Lyle leads at Aussie Open; Tiger, DJ close behind

Jarrod Lyle is the man atop the Australian Open leaderboard, but Dustin Johnson, Nick Watney and Tiger Woods are close behind after Round 1 in Sydney.

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Storms damage bunkers at Royal Melbourne

Storms the past two nights have damaged some of the bunkers at Royal Melbourne, the site of the Presidents Cup next week.

Rio organizers extend Olympic course deadline

The deadline for bids to design the golf course for the 2016 Rio Olympics has been extended because none of those submitted so far included the proper legal and financial documentation.

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Notes: Kuchar makes his third trip Down Under

Australian Open notes: Matt Kuchar made his professional debut at the 2000 Australian Open and visited again on his honeymoon. On Thursday, he'll finally tee off again Down Under.

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This week in the world of golf . . .

A look at the week ahead in the world of golf, including a pairing that includes Tiger Woods and Steve Williams:

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Sorenstam wins portion of ADT Skills Challenge

Annika Sorenstam won the short iron competition in the Skills Challenge on Monday in her first professional competition in three years.

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Woods: Steve Williams is 'not a racist'

Speaking from the Australian Open, Tiger Woods says his former caddie Steve Williams is not a racist and that he has apologized to Woods for a slur. Woods said they are "moving forward."

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