With 2 big shots by Woods, US turns it around for 3-point lead at Presidents CupOctober 10th, 2009 Woods leads a US rally at Presidents CupSAN FRANCISCO — This rally belonged to the Americans, the biggest by Tiger Woods. Woods and Steve Stricker were on the verge of defeat for the first time at the Presidents Cup, trailing by one hole on the 17th green facing a 25-foot birdie putt as the International team was 5 feet away from what appeared to be the winning putt.
The youngest player, teen Ishikawa gets a giant testOctober 8th, 2009 Ishikawa to get quick baptism at Presidents CupSAN FRANCISCO — Geoff Ogilvy recalls playing in the Taiheiyo Masters in Japan when he noticed a swarm of photographers and fans descending over a hill, scrambling for the best view. "It was a Tiger pack," Ogilvy said.
Woods gets new partner, familiar environment for Presidents Cup openerOctober 7th, 2009 Woods, Stricker get the teen at Presidents CupSAN FRANCISCO — Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker will be partners in the opening session of the Presidents Cup, and what already is a star attraction figures to get even more attention with who they are playing. The Americans will face Ryo Ishikawa, the 18-year-old Japanese sensation who generates the kind of buzz in Japan that Woods gets around the world.
Ryo Ishikawa, the 17-year-old sensation from Japan, picked for Presidents CupSeptember 8th, 2009 Ishikawa picked for Presidents CupLEMONT, Ill. — Ryo Ishikawa is known in Japan as the "Shy Prince," a 17-year-old sensation who has won four times on the Japan Golf Tour in the last calendar year.
Now it gets interesting: Wood and Yang head to the back nine tied for the lead at PGAAugust 17th, 2009 All tied up after nine at PGA ChampionshipCHASKA, Minn. — Get ready for some drama on the back nine at the PGA Championship.
Woods on leaderboard at PGA, where birdies a plenty to be had at lengthy HazeltineAugust 13th, 2009 Birdies still possible at lengthy HazeltineCHASKA, Minn. — Missing the cut shouldn't be a problem for Tiger Woods at this major.
Tiger Woods' 65 in the 3rd round of the Buick Open puts him in the lead at 17 underAugust 2nd, 2009 Tiger Woods surges into the lead at the Buick OpenGRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Tiger Woods says he didn't like the way he hit in the third round of the Buick Open.
Look out Ichiro and Daisuke Matsuzaka; Japanese professor creates baseball-playing robotsJuly 24th, 2009 Japanese professor creates baseball-playing robotsTOKYO — Look out Ichiro Suzuki and Daisuke Matsuzaka. A pair of baseball-playing robots that can pitch and hit with incredible results have been developed in Japan.
British Open, Tiger Woods pairing are a dream come true: Ryo IshikawaJuly 15th, 2009 TURNBERRY, Scotland — Ryo Ishikawa has seen so much in such a short time. The 17-year-old from Japan has been a media sensation since he made history as a 15-year-old, becoming the youngest winner on any tour sanctioned by the Official World Golf Ranking.
You can call it "The Open Championship," but don't refer to it as the British OpenJuly 14th, 2009 An Open Championship by any other name not sameTURNBERRY, Scotland — In these parts of the world, the oldest major is known simply as "The Open Championship." It's not unusual for Americans to refer to it as the British Open, although one will rarely hear that from British and European players, or any players from South Africa, Australia and other parts of the world. That's why it was alarming to hear Ian Poulter refer to it as the "British Open" last week.
Woods get in another practice ahead of BritishJuly 13th, 2009 TURNBERRY, Scotland — Tiger Woods had another look at Turnberry as he prepares for the British Open, hopeful of taking possession of a major championship trophy again. Woods teed off on the Ailsa Course early Monday morning and was finished as some players were just arriving.
Japanese teen Ryo Ishikawa hoping to make cut at British OpenJuly 8th, 2009 TOKYO — Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa has acknowledged that being a title contender in the upcoming British Open, or any other major, is beyond him at this early stage of his career. "I may have to face my worst score ever.
Soaked all the way around Bethpage and spooked on the greens, Tiger exits US Open quietlyJune 22nd, 2009 Woods finally sees red _ just not on leaderboardFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — He didn't need to hear any more.
Slumping economy puts Woods' first golf course design on hold in DubaiJune 5th, 2009 Woods says Dubai golf course on holdDUBLIN, Ohio — The first golf course Tiger Woods is designing might not be the first to open. Woods said on Friday that construction on Al Ruwaya Golf Course in Dubai is on hold because of the economic meltdown in the United Arab Emirates, pushing back the scheduled opening by at least six months.
Eras collide: Jack Nicklaus,Tiger Woods play together in Memorial Skins GameJune 1st, 2009 Nicklaus, Woods to play Skins together WednesdayDUBLIN, Ohio — Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods will play together in the Memorial Skins Game, only the second time they have competed against each other in the same group. The Memorial Skins Game is Wednesday at Muirfield Village and involves four players in two groups.
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