Perry to skip title defense at Buick Open to be with dying mother

October 2nd, 2009 Kenny Perry's mother dies of cancerKenny Perry's mother has died after a long battle with blood cancer, and the 49-year-old American said he would play in the Presidents Cup next week in San Francisco at his family's request. Even as Perry turned in one of his best years with three victories and a playoff loss at the Masters, he has been coping with an emotional home life as his mother was put in hospice in July.

September 26th, 2009 Perry races past Woods in Tour ChampionshipATLANTA — Kenny Perry already has had a week to remember at the Tour Championship. He was honored with the Payne Stewart Award, which he called the greatest accomplishment of his career.

August 3rd, 2009 Tiger gives Buick Open a big boostGRAND BLANC, Mich. — Tiger Woods' three-shot victory in the Buick Open has given the PGA Tour event a 167 percent ratings boost over last year, when Woods was recovering from knee surgery and did not play.

August 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.

August 1st, 2009 GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP - Arjun Atwal missed the cut with a second round 73 following a first round 71 for a total of even par 144 in the Buick Open Friday. Interestingly, Daniel Chopra also missed the cut with identical scores in both rounds.

July 31st, 2009 Woods' putting puts him in trouble at Buick OpenGRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Tiger Woods played a lot like the guy who didn't make the cut at the British Open.

July 29th, 2009 Tigers Woods to start busy stretch at Buick OpenGRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Tiger Woods says he always planned to play in three straight tournaments, starting with this week's Buick Open.

July 28th, 2009 AP Source: GM to end sponsorship of Buick OpenDETROIT — General Motors Co. will end its half-century run as sponsor of the Buick Open golf tournament as it tries to focus scarce marketing dollars on its cars and trucks, a person briefed on the decision said Tuesday.

July 23rd, 2009 Tiger to play in Buick OpenGRAND BLANC, Mich. — Tiger Woods has decided to play in the Buick Open as he prepares for the final major of the year.

July 14th, 2009 TURNBERRY, Scotland — Kenny Perry wants to make one thing clear: He's got nothing against the British Open. The 48-year-old American is back at golf's oldest major championship after skipping it last year, a scheduling decision he made early on because he felt it gave him the best chance to play for the U.S.

July 10th, 2009 Lefty to skip British Open, citing wife's healthLUSS, Scotland — Phil Mickelson will skip the British Open so he can be with his wife as she starts her recovery from breast cancer, ending the longest active streak of majors played at 61. Mickelson said last month at the U.S.

July 10th, 2009 Mickelson to skip British OpenLUSS, Scotland — Phil Mickelson has decided not to play the British Open next week so he can be with his wife as she starts her recovery from breast cancer. Mickelson said last month at the U.S.

July 6th, 2009 Perry to play British Open despite mother's cancerBETHESDA, Md. — Kenny Perry has decided to play in the British Open next week after meeting with doctors for his mother, who is dying of blood cancer.

June 23rd, 2009 US Open champ Lucas Glover commits to Buick OpenGRAND BLANC, Mich. — Newly crowned U.S.

June 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Junior Australian Open champion Yuki Bhambri has decided to skip Wimbledon to concentrate on the men's circuit in a bid to improve his ITF Tour rankings. Yuki, who missed the junior French Open because of a sprained ankle, feels he benefits little by playing in juniors' tournaments when he should be making his mark in the senior circuit.