Oosthuizen takes 1-shot lead, excavator in Durban
Louis Oosthuizen made a long birdie putt at the final green to take a one-shot lead after the second round of the Volvo Champions — and swapped a car for an excavator to use on his South African farm.
Clarke may pull out of race for Ryder Cup captain
Darren Clarke says he may pull out of the race to become Europe's Ryder Cup captain for 2014 because of the impact it would have on his career in the next two years.
Jaidee leads Volvo Champions by 3 strokes
Thongchai Jaidee shot a 7-under 65 to take a three-stroke lead on the opening day of the Volvo Champions on Thursday.
Jumeirah Group ends sponsorship with McIlroy
The Jumeirah Group is not renewing its five-year sponsorship deal with top-ranked Rory McIlroy amid expectations that the Northern Ireland golf star will sign with Nike next week.
Ex-President George H.W. Bush in intensive care
Former President George H.W. Bush, a World Golf Hall of Fame inductee, is being treated in the intensive care unit at a Houston hospital after suffering "a series of setbacks," including a stubborn fever, his spokesman said.
McIlroy wins GWAA award; Lewis voted top female
Rory McIlroy is the near unanimous choice as the best male player by the Golf Writers Association of America.
A look at the 83 qualifiers for the 2013 Masters
The 83 players who have qualified and are expected to compete in the 77th Masters, to be played April 11-14 at Augusta National Golf Club. Players listed in only one category for which they are eligible.
Schwartzel romps to 12-shot win at Alfred Dunhill
Charl Schwartzel was the runaway winner for the second straight weekend, coasting to a 12-shot victory Sunday at the Alfred Dunhill Championship on the European Tour.
Asia wins Royal Trophy in playoff behind Kim, Yang
South Korea's K.T. Kim made an 8-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a playoff Sunday to lift Asia past Europe in the Royal Trophy.
Daniel Popovic wins Australian PGA by four shots
Australasian Tour rookie Daniel Popovic completed an improbable wire-to-wire victory in the Australian PGA, shooting a 3-under 69 on Sunday for a four-stroke victory.
Sergio Garcia wins rain-shortened Johor Open
Sergio Garcia won the rain-shortened Johor Open on Sunday, closing with an 11-under 61 for a three-stroke victory in the Asian Tour's season-ending event.
Sweden's Chopra leads rain-delayed Johor Open
Sweden's Daniel Chopra shot a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead after the second round of the rain-delayed Johor Open.
Schwartzel leads by 10 shots at Alfred Dunhill
Charl Schwartzel shot an 8-under 64 Saturday to take a 10-stroke lead after three rounds of the Alfred Dunhill Championship and move to the brink of back-to-back titles.
Popovic maintains two-shot lead at Australian PGA
Daniel Popovic shot a 3-under-par 69 Saturday to take a two-stroke lead into the final round of an Australian PGA championship marked by lesser-known golfers dominating the marquee players.
Ogilvy shoots 69, two back at Australian PGA
Daniel Popovic maintained a share of the lead after the second day of the Australian PGA on Friday while Geoff Ogilvy posted another solid round.
Bourdy shoots 66, leads by 1 shot in South Africa
Gregory Bourdy of France shot a 6-under 66 for a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the Alfred Dunhill Championship on Thursday, with a revived Charl Schwartzel one of six players behind him.
It's official: Watson returns as Ryder Cup captain
The Americans are bringing back Tom Watson as their Ryder Cup captain with hopes of ending two decades of losing in Europe.
Popovic leads Australian PGA after 1st round
Daniel Popovic shot an 8-under 64 to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Australian PGA Championship on Thursday, revealing afterward that his father is battling incurable cancer.
9-time LPGA Tour winner Colleen Walker dies
Colleen Walker, the former LPGA Tour player who won nine times during her 23-year career, died Tuesday night after her second battle with cancer. She was 56.
Report: Signs point toward Watson as Ryder captain
In the two months since a stunning loss in the Ryder Cup, the PGA of America talked about doing things differently when selecting its next captain. Tom Watson certainly would break the mold.
A dinosaur leaves its imprint on Australian PGA
The new owner of the Palmer Coolum Resort - site of the Australian PGA Championship - has erected a 26-foot mechanical T-Rex between the ninth green and 10th tee, which flips its tail and opens its mouth for a menacing roar when anyone approaches.
U.S. to announce '14 Ryder Cup captain Thursday
The PGA of America is introducing its next Ryder Cup captain during a segment of the "Today" show on Thursday.
Perry teams with O'Hair to win Shootout
Kenny Perry and Sean O'Hair birdied five of the last six holes to win the Franklin Templeton Shootout on Sunday.
Senior, 53, withstands weather to win Aussie Open
Peter Senior won the Australian Open by one stroke Sunday, overcoming severe weather conditions that forced a three-hour suspension because of gale-force winds.
Schwartzel cruises to 11-shot victory in Thailand
Charl Schwartzel shot his third 7-under 65 of the tournament Sunday to wrap up a dominating victory at the Thailand Golf Championship, extending his already commanding lead to win by 11 shots.
Watson keen to captain U.S. Ryder Cup team in '14
Tom Watson says he'd consider captaining the U.S. team at the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in Scotland, 21 years after his first successful effort.
Perry, O'Hair lead Franklin Templeton Shootout
Kenny Perry and Sean O'Hair took a two-stroke lead in the Franklin Templeton Shootout on Saturday, birdieing the final six holes in better-ball play for an 11-under 61.
Clark, Madsen lead in Durban after 2-day delay
Morten Orum Madsen made a late charge Saturday to match Tim Clark's 5-under 60 and grab a share of the first-round lead at the European Tour's rain-delayed season-opening Nelson Mandela Championship.
Feng wins Dubai Ladies Masters by 5 shots
Shanshan Feng of China won the Dubai Ladies Masters by five strokes on Saturday after shooting a 3-under 69 to capture her second Ladies European Tour title.
Schwartzel extends lead in Thailand
Overnight leader Charl Schwartzel of South Africa had a 4-under 68 Saturday to extend his lead over Daniel Chopra of Sweden to five shots after the third round of the Thailand Golf Championship.
Senden leads after 3rd round at Australian Open
Australian John Senden had an eagle and two birdies in a four-hole stretch on the back nine Saturday and finished with a 2-under 70 for a two-stroke lead after three rounds of the Australian Open.
Love, Snedeker lead Franklin Templeton Shootout
U.S. Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III and Brandt Snedeker shot a 10-under 62 on Friday in modified alternate-shot play to take the first-round lead in the Franklin Templeton Shootout.
Feng takes 5-stroke lead into final round in Dubai
Shanshan Feng shot a 5-under 67 Friday to take a big five-stroke lead into the final round of the Dubai Ladies Masters.
European Tour season-opener delayed again
The start of the European Tour's season-opening Nelson Mandela Championship has been delayed for a second straight day after heavy rain left most of the course under water.
Fraser leads after 2 rounds of Australian Open
Marcus Fraser of Australia shot a second consecutive 3-under 69 to take a one-stroke lead after two rounds of the Australian Open on Friday.
Schwartzel increases lead in Thailand to 4 strokes
Charl Schwartzel increased his lead to four strokes at the Thailand Golf Championship with a second straight 7-under 65 on Friday.
Caddies fight at Australian Open practice area
Golf officials are investigating a fight between two caddies near the practice chipping area at The Lakes before the first round of the Australian Open.
Feng still leading after 2nd round at Dubai Ladies
Shanshan Feng birdied five of her first nine holes Thursday to shoot a 7-under 65 and take a four-stroke lead after the second round of the Dubai Ladies Masters.
Opening round of 2013 European season delayed
Rain has washed out the opening day of the 2013 European Tour season at the inaugural Nelson Mandela Championship in South Africa.
Schwartzel leads in Thailand after 65 in 1st round
Seeking his first victory since winning the 2011 Masters, Charl Schwartzel shot a 7-under 65 Thursday to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Thailand Golf Championship.
Senden leads Australian Open by 2 shots after 66
John Senden shot a 6-under 66 in calm morning conditions to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Australian Open on Thursday.
Watson: Olympics not the place for golf
Eight-time major winner Tom Watson says golf has no place at the Olympic Games.
Jim Boeheim takes part in Golf Balls on Parade
Rolling Stone magazine sketch artist Philip Burke is painting a 3-foot-tall Jim Boeheim golf ball as part of Golf Balls on Parade.
Vongvanij wins King's Cup by 2 shots
Arnond Vongvanij upstaged heavy favorites Thaworn Wiratchant and Mardan Mamat with a two-stroke victory in the King's Cup on Sunday to claim his first Asian Tour title.
Kaymer holds on in rain to win Nedbank Challenge
Martin Kaymer of Germany held on for a 2-shot victory at the Nedbank Golf Challenge at a rainy Sun City on Sunday, earning his first title of 2012.
Woods spends $4M to cover Challenge expenses
Tiger Woods spent what is believed to be about $4 million of his own money to join presenting sponsor Northwestern Mutual in covering the operating costs of the World Challenge.
Kaymer takes 1-shot lead at Nedbank Challenge
Martin Kaymer rolled in a tricky 10-foot par putt on the last hole for a 2-under 70 and a one-stroke lead on Saturday heading into the final round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
Langer wins seniors' Nedbank Champions Challenge
Bernhard Langer won the Nedbank Champions Challenge seniors tournament by two strokes Saturday despite closing with a 2-over 74.
Colsaerts, Haas share Nedbank lead
Bill Haas bogeyed two of the last three holes Thursday in the Nedbank Golf Challenge to slip back into a share of the first-round lead with Nicolas Colsaerts.
Woods not interested in European membership
A month after floating the idea of potentially joining the European Tour, Tiger Woods has backed off and will be keeping his focus on the PGA Tour in 2013.

















