... Texas (AP) Michelle Wie withdrew from the season-ending LPGA Tour Championship because of a sprained left ankle Thursday, a few hours after Lorena Ochoa shot a 6-under 66 in breezy conditions to take a one-shot lead over Reilley Rankin. The...

In this article: Lorena Ochoa, Solheim Cup, LPGA, Mexico, Richmond, and Texas

...J. Phillip) RICHMOND, Texas-Michelle Wie couldn't take the pain one week after taking the spotlight at Lorena Ochoa's tournament. Ochoa is back on center stage now, trying to steal the player of the year honor away from Jiyai Shin at the...

In this article: Lorena Ochoa, Mexico, Solheim Cup, LPGA Tour, Richmond, and Texas

...after 72 holes before finishing second in a playoff to Stewart Cink. Watson's remarkable run came a year after two-time champion Greg Norman tied for third at the 2008 British Open at Royal Birkdale as a 53-year-old. "We have introduced...

In this article: Tom Watson, British Open, Turnberry, 2008 British Open, St. Andrews, Greg Norman, and Stewart Cink

...the tournament? ”</p><p>The R&A agreed. Posted on Mon, Nov. 16, 2009 11:15 PM Watson's run brings change to British Open Tom Watson , who almost won this year's British Open , will now be eligible through at least the 2014 British...

In this article: Tom Watson, British Open, Turnberry, 2008 British Open, St. Andrews, Greg Norman, Stewart Cink, and E mail

... he drops to fifth and Paul Casey , out of this week's event because of a rib injury, is back up to fourth. Tiger Woods has stretched his lead over Phil Mickelson to more than seven points by capturing the JBWere Masters in Australia. Latest...

In this article: Tom Watson, Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood, Turnberry, Ian Poulter, Ryder Cup, and Hong Kong Open

... Woods won again this week, this time at the JBWere Masters in Australia and strengthened his lead atop the rankings. Phil Mickelson and Steve Stricker remained in second and third, respectively. Paul Casey , who is out of the Dubai World...

In this article: Michelle Wie, Rory McIlroy, Dubai World Championship, Lorena Ochoa Invitational, LPGA Tour, Paula Creamer, Paul Casey, Lee Westwood, and Dubai

...to win our championship these last two years," said R&A chief executive Peter Dawson , referring to Watson and two-time champion Greg Norman , who tied for third in 2008 at Royal Birkdale. "We rightly reduced the age of exemption for past...

In this article: Tom Watson, Open Championship, Greg Norman, Phil Mickelson, Stewart Cink, and China

ST. ANDREWS , Scotland | Tom Watson's place in the next five British Opens is safe after the Royal & Ancient's decision to change one of its exemption rules. </p><p>The 60-year-old five-time British Open champion finished runner-up this year...

In this article: British Open, Tom Watson, St. Andrews, 2008 British Open, Royal & Ancient, Greg Norman, Stewart Cink, Turnberry, and Scotland

Page last updated at 11:42 GMT, Monday, 16 November 2009 Watson was inches away from winning a sixth Open title last year Tom Watson could play in the Open beyond 2010 after a rule change extends the entry age for ex-champions with a...

In this article: Tom Watson, The Open, Greg Norman, Stewart Cink, and Turnberry

...by Sunday's Senior Players Champion Jay Haas and a fella named Michael Jordan , has a loaded team. Tiger Woods , Phil Mickelson , Steve Stricker , Kenny Perry , Zach Johnson , British Open champion Stewart Cink , Sean O'Hair , Jim Furyk , Anthony...

In this article: British Open, Japan Open, U.S. Open, Tom Watson, Juli Inkster, Lorena Ochoa, Golf, and Presidents Cup

In this article: British Open, Tom Watson, Japan Open, U.S. Open, Juli Inkster, Lorena Ochoa, Golf, and Presidents Cup

...exemption next summer under the old rules. However, the R&A have responded to Watson's performance and to that of 54-year-old Greg Norman , who finished third in the 2008 Open at Birkdale, by altering the criteria for past champions. A...

In this article: Tom Watson, The Open Championship, Greg Norman, St Andrews, and Turnberry

R&A reward Tom Watson with Open reprieve • Rule change allows Watson and Norman to skip qualifying • Watson gets reward for stunning 2009 performance guardian.co.uk, Monday 16 November 2009 10.23 GMT Tom Watson , who was 59 at last...

In this article: Tom Watson, Greg Norman, St Andrews, Jack Nicklaus, Stewart Cink, and Turnberry

Watson came so close to 2009 Open glory. By Mark Garrod , Press Association Sport Golf Correspondent Tom Watson will be able to go on playing in The Open beyond next year's championship at St Andrews. The American was one putt away from...

In this article: Tom Watson, The Open, St Andrews, Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, and Stewart Cink

Popular former world No.1 Fred Couples is to play next month's Australian Open golf championship in a timely boost following Greg Norman's withdrawal. Open organisers were anxious to attract another high profile international player to the...

In this article: Fred Couples, Australian Open, Greg Norman, Golf Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Adam Scott, Presidents Cup, Ryder Cup, and Shoulder surgery

...Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Having had six months to think about his victory over Lucas Glover and Tiger Woods in the Quail Hollow Championship here in May, Sean O'Hair feels even better about the win now. O'Hair almost didn't play at...

In this article: Sean O'Hair, Tiger Woods, PGA Tour, Ty Tryon, Presidents Cup, Lucas Glover, and Michael Jordan

...guys," Couples said. "I can still compete. If I leave now, I'll feel I left too early. I can do it one more year." His goal with Tiger Woods , Phil Mickelson and Anthony Kim was to instill confidence. With that in mind, he had basketball...

In this article: Fred Couples, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Greg Norman, PGA Tour, Corey Pavin, Presidents Cup, and British Open

...Bank Championship. O'Hair fired a seven-under 64 to join his playing partner in the 36-hole lead. Woods takes Tour Championship lead Tiger Woods bogeyed the last hole on Friday, but still shot a two-under 68 and moved atop the...

In this article: Sean O'Hair, Steve Stricker, Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk, Camilo Villegas, Retief Goosen, and Deutsche Bank