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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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McIlroy, Donald share lead after Round 3 in Dubai

Rory McIlroy sank a short birdie putt on the 18th hole Saturday to remain tied with Luke Donald as the world's two top-ranked golfers pulled three shots clear of a star-studded field after the third round of the Dubai World Championship.

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McIlroy, Donald share lead at 11 under in Dubai

Top-ranked Rory McIlroy and No. 2 Luke Donald share the lead with Marc Warren after the second round of the Dubai World Championship.

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Donald shoots 65 in Dubai, leads McIlroy by a shot

Luke Donald shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday to lead Rory McIlroy and two others by one stroke after the opening round of the season-ending Dubai World Championship.

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Notes: Early belly putter adoptee regrets likely demise

The USGA and R&A are close to announcing their position on long putters that are anchored to the body. That they have pledged to make an announcement by the end of the year has most believing a ban is imminent.

2 golfers hit consecutive holes-in-one in Australia

Two club golfers playing The Lakes — site of the Australian Open beginning Dec. 6 — hit consecutive holes-in-one on the par-3 ninth hole Wednesday.

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Poulter, Donald look for strong finish in Dubai

Rory McIlroy might be grabbing most of the attention in Dubai, but several other Ryder Cup stars, including Ian Poulter and second-ranked Luke Donald, would like to cap off their seasons with a victory.

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Kaymer among 5 internationals to join PGA Tour

Martin Kaymer of Germany is the latest European star to join the PGA Tour.

2016 U.S. Women's Amateur headed to Rolling Green GC

The U.S. Golf Association says the 2016 U.S. Women's Amateur Championship will be held at Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, Pa., outside Philadelphia.

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Luke Donald wins in Japan by five shots

Luke Donald shot a 3-under 68 on Sunday to win the Dunlop Phoenix by five strokes for his first win on the Japanese tour.

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Jimenez, 48, becomes oldest Euro Tour winner

Miguel Angel Jimenez became the oldest European Tour winner on Sunday by shooting a 5-under 65 to capture his third Hong Kong Open title. Meanwhile, John Daly will be fined for a club-throwing incident.

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Scott roars past Poulter to win Australian Masters

Adam Scott shot a 5-under 67 on Sunday to win the Australian Masters in his native country for his first victory of the year.

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Choi takes the lead at Titleholders

Na Yeon Choi was steady after a careless three-putt bogey early in her third round Saturday at the Titleholders and finished with a 3-under 69 to take a one-shot lead into the final round.

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Poulter takes 1-stroke lead at Australian Masters

Defending champion Ian Poulter shot an 8-under-par 64 Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over Adam Scott after three rounds of the Australian Masters.

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Jimenez, Campbell share Hong Kong Open lead

Miguel Angel Jimenez shot a 2-under 68 to share the third-round lead with Michael Campbell at the Hong Kong Open on Saturday.

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Stenson holds 3-shot lead at South African Open

Henrik Stenson of Sweden closed in on a first European Tour win in three years Saturday, taking a three-shot lead into the final round of the South African Open despite George Coetzee shooting a course-record 63.

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Miyazato shoots 64, takes lead at Titleholders

Ai Miyazato of Japan kept telling herself to be patient and the putts would start falling. It all came together Friday at the Titleholders, where she felt as if she couldn't miss until her final putt dropped for an 8-under 64 and a one-shot lead.

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Stenson leads with play suspended in South Africa

Henrik Stenson opened a four-shot lead at the South African Open with a second-round 65 before play was suspended for the day because of an electrical storm with much of the field yet to finish.

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Australian holds 2-stroke lead at Australian Masters

Overnight leader Matthew Guyatt of Australia shot a 3-under 69 Friday to maintain his two-shot lead after the second round of the Australian Masters.

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Campbell leads in Hong Kong; McIlroy misses cut

Hong Kong Open leader Michael Campbell says it will be easier for him to end a seven-year winless drought after defending champion Rory McIlroy missed the cut at the Hong Kong Open on Friday.

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Stallings leads Pebble Beach Invitational

Scott Stallings shot an 8-under 64 on Thursday at Del Monte to take a two-stroke lead over William McGirt and Kirk Triplett in the Pebble Beach Invitational.

Willie Park Jr. selected for Hall of Fame

The late Willie Park Jr. will be joining his father in the World Golf Hall of Fame.

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McIlroy 9 shots behind leader Colomo in Hong Kong

Defending champion Rory McIlroy finished nine shots behind leader Javier Colomo after the first round of the Hong Kong Open on Thursday.

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Guyatt takes 1st-round lead at Australian Masters

Australia's Matthew Guyatt upstaged the marquee players at the Australian Masters on Thursday, shooting a 7-under 65 to take a two-shot lead after the first round at Kingston Heath.

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Luke Donald tied for lead at Dunlop Phoenix

Luke Donald shot a 6-under 65 to take a share of the lead after the first round of the Dunlop Phoenix on Thursday.

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Leukemia survivor Lyle hopeful of PGA Tour return

Australian golfer Jarrod Lyle says he has some hopes of returning to the PGA Tour in 2014 if he continues his current recovery from a second battle with leukemia.

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McIlroy, Woods head PGA Tour ballot

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods were among five players nominated Monday for PGA Tour player of the year. Players have until the end of November to vote on the awards.

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Inbee Park takes LPGA lead in Mexico

Inbee Park moved into position for her third victory of the year, shooting a 6-under 66 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the Lorena Ochoa Invitational.

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Bjorn holds one-stroke lead at Singapore Open

Denmark's Thomas Bjorn had to wait more than 36 hours to tee off in the second round of the rain-soaked Singapore Open. The delay may have done him good.