Montgomerie blames lack of golf etiquette among spectators for outbursts at China Open

July 11th, 2009 Woman China blames for violence wants dialogueWASHINGTON — The woman Chinese authorities blame for violent unrest in western China's Xinjiang (shihn-jahng) region is asking for outside intervention to create a dialogue between her ethnic Uighurs (WEE-gers) and Chinese authorities. In an interview with AP Television, Rebiya Kadeer says bad blood caused by Chinese mistreatment and suspicion of its Uighur minority has created a situation that "doesn't come to the negotiating table that easily." Nevertheless, Kadeer says, the Uighurs still want a dialogue with the Chinese government for a peaceful settlement.

May 14th, 2009 Asian Tour cancels Bangkok tourney with no sponsorSINGAPORE — Asia's top golf tour has canceled its season-ending tournament in Thailand after Volvo pulled its sponsorship. The Swedish carmaker declined to extend its sponsorship of the Volvo Masters of Asia for 2009, Volvo Event Management chief executive Per Ericsson said.

May 13th, 2009 Irishman O'Connor selected for Golf Hall of FameBALTRAY, Ireland — Christy O'Connor of Ireland has been selected for the World Golf Hall of Fame for his 24 victories on the European Tour and his 10 appearances in the Ryder Cup. O'Connor was chosen through the Veterans Category and will be inducted Nov.

May 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Amardeep Singh Malik took the honours in round one of the DDA Open Golf Championship. Malik shot a brilliant bogey-free eight under-62 at the Qutab Golf Course Wednesday to be placed at the top of the leaderboard.

April 29th, 2009 Nationwide Tour postpones Mexico eventPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The Nationwide Tour has postponed the Mexico Open golf tournament scheduled for May 21-24 because of the swine flu outbreak.

April 29th, 2009 Australasian PGA questions OneAsia sanctionsMELBOURNE, Australia — Australasian PGA Tour commissioner Ben Sellenger plans to take up the cases of four Australian players who were fined and suspended from the Asian Tour for playing in the first tournament of the rival OneAsia series. Ashley Hall, Chris Gaunt, Brad Kennedy and Jason King were this week fined $5,000 and suspended from the Asian Tour for the remainder of 2009 after playing in the China Open earlier this month.

April 28th, 2009 HSBC tournament to become WGC eventSHANGHAI, China — The HSBC Champions tournament will become part of the elite World Golf Championship series from November, presenting Tiger Woods with a new challenge in Asia. The International Federation of PGA Tours announced Tuesday that the Shanghai event, first staged four years ago, had been elevated to World Golf Championship status and would increase its prize money to $7 million — a high for the sport in the region.

April 22nd, 2009 Couples willing to try something new at JejuJEJU ISLAND, South Korea — Even after a few decades as a pro, American Fred Couples still looks forward to new golf experiences. The 1992 U.S.

April 19th, 2009 Scott Strange wins China OpenBEIJING — Australia's Scott Strange fired five birdies for a four-under-par 68 to win the $2.2 million Volvo China Open by one stroke from Spaniard Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano on Sunday. Strange had a tournament total of eight-under 280 on the par-72, 7,321-yard Beijing CBD International Golf Club course, ahead of Fernandez-Castano who shot an even-par 72 in the final round to finish with 281 and continue his strong form after losing in a playoff at the Estoril Open earlier this month.

April 18th, 2009 Finch takes third-round lead at China OpenBEIJING — England's Richard Finch shot a sizzling six-under-par 66 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Volvo China Open. Finch birdied six holes in a row on the par-72, 7,321-yard Beijing CBD International Golf Club course for a three-round total of 208.

March 19th, 2009 EDINBURGH - The Guinness Book of World Records has officially recognized the Old Golf Course at Musselburgh Links as the oldest in the world. According to the Account Book of Sir John Foulis of Ravelston, the earliest game played on Musselburgh Links took place on March 2, 1672.

March 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Top Indian golfers Jyoti Randhawa and S.S.P. Chowrasia will lead the field in the second edition of the SAIL Open at the Classic Golf Resort here March 18.

February 24th, 2009 GURGAON - Defending champion Thailand's Pornanong Phatlum will be among the leading women golfers from Asia and Europe to tee off in the DLF Women's Indian Open at the DLF Golf and Country Club here Wednesday. The Indian challenge in the third edition of the event will be led by Smriti Mehra, Tanya Wadhwa and Nalini Singh.

January 23rd, 2009 GURGAON - Simi Mehra, back in her usual form, stole the show with a 2 under par 70 in the third round and claimed the eighth leg of the DLF Women's Professional Golf Tour held at the DLF Golf and Country Club here Saturday. Simi had rounds of 79, 75 and 70 for a total of 224.

January 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The announcement of a six-event professional golf series in the Asia-Pacific region - China, Australia and South Korea, with the possibility of Japan joining in - has set the stage for a potential conflict with Asian Tour that governs golf in the continent. The Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) of Australia, which has been keen on a Tour to revive itself as its own tour has failed to elicit interest, announced the series with six events, three of which will be held in China.