3-time British Open champ Seve Ballesteros receives honorary membership of R&A at St. AndrewsNovember 11th, 2009 Ballesteros receives honorary membership at R&AST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Three-time British Open champion Seve Ballesteros has accepted honorary membership of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club at St.
Golf great Seve Ballesteros' latest medical tests show recovery from brain cancerOctober 28th, 2009 Ballesteros' cancer recovery going wellMADRID — Seve Ballesteros says his latest medical checks show his recovery from brain cancer is going well. The 52-year-old Spaniard said Wednesday on his Web page that tests confirmed that an aggressive radiotherapy treatment used over the past six weeks had provided "very positive" results.
Royal and Ancient lengthens famous Road Hole on No. 17 at St. Andrews for 2010 British OpenOctober 16th, 2009 R&A lengthens Road Hole for 2010 British OpenST. ANDREWS, Scotland — The Royal and Ancient is lengthening the famous 17th hole of the Old Course at St.
Seve Ballesteros hopeful of playing a round at British Open at St. Andrews next yearOctober 14th, 2009 Ballesteros hopeful of British Open returnMADRID — Seve Ballesteros is hopeful that his health will allow him to play a round at next year's British Open at St. Andrews. Ballesteros, who is recovering from brain cancer that has left him partially blind in his left eye, said Wednesday that he is considering an appearance at the event he won three times.
European Ryder Cup captain Montgomerie notices Tiger Woods' return to top formOctober 12th, 2009 Montgomerie takes note of Woods' perfectionNEWPORT, Wales — European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie believes Tiger Woods' perfect performance in the Presidents Cup will make his own team's task harder at the Ryder Cup. Woods, who missed the U.S.
Thomas Bjorn of Denmark shoots 64 to hold 2-shot lead at Dunhill Links championshipOctober 1st, 2009 Bjorn leads by 2 at Dunhill Links championshipST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Thomas Bjorn shot an 8-under 64 to take a two-stroke lead in the first round of the $5 million Dunhill Links championship on Thursday.
Britain and Ireland wins Vivendi Trophy for 5th consecutive time over Continental EuropeSeptember 30th, 2009 Britain-Ireland wins 5th straight Vivendi TrophySAINT-NOM-LA-BRETECHE, France — Britain and Ireland won the Vivendi Trophy for a fifth consecutive time Sunday after beating Continental Europe 16½-11½ following the final 10 singles matches. Britain and Ireland quickly took an insurmountable 15-7 lead with seven singles matches remaining after Rory McIlroy defeated Henrik Stenson by one hole and Graeme McDowell beat Robert Karlsson 3 and 2.
Britain and Ireland takes 7-points lead over Continental Europe in Vivendi TrophySeptember 26th, 2009 Britain and Ireland close in on Vivendi TrophySAINT-NOM-LA-BRETECHE, France — Britain and Ireland moved closer to victory in the Vivendi Trophy on Saturday, opening up a seven-point lead over Continental Europe in the PGA European Tour match-play event. After winning three of the four greensomes in the morning, Britain and Ireland earned 3½ more points in the afternoon foursomes to take a 12½-5½ lead — despite missing Simon Dyson (dehydration) and Anthony Wall (shoulder injury).
Kenseth to get Crown Royal from McMurray as sponsor in 2010July 29th, 2009 Crown Royal moving to Kenseth in 2010CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Matt Kenseth's sponsorship search lasted less than a week.
Montgomerie admits he was distracted at British Open by Lyle's comments about cheatingJuly 17th, 2009 Monty admits Lyle's comments distracted himTURNBERRY, Scotland — Looks like Sandy Lyle can forget about being vice captain at the Ryder Cup. On the fifth day of a spat between Scotland's best two players of their generation, Colin Montgomerie said Friday he has been distracted this week at the British Open since Lyle brought up a cheating accusation earlier in the week.
ITF rules that Davis Cup final must be hosted only in major citiesJuly 17th, 2009 ITF: Davis Cup final only in major citiesMADRID — The Davis Cup final will have to be held in major cities following amendments to the competition's rules on Friday. The International Tennis Federation made the change at its annual general meeting after Argentina last November used Islas Malvinas Stadium in Mar del Plata, which failed to meet capacity requirements.
Lyle apologizes to Monty for bringing up 2005 cheating incidentJuly 14th, 2009 Lyle in spat with Monty over cheating commentTURNBERRY, Scotland — Just two days before the start of the British Open, Sandy Lyle apologized to Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie for bringing up a 4-year-old incident in which his fellow Scot was accused of cheating. That said, Lyle didn't back away from his belief that Montgomerie placed his ball in the wrong position after a rain delay at the 2005 Indonesian Open.
Golf great Seve Ballesteros launches cancer foundation in first press appearance since surgeryJune 25th, 2009 Golf great Ballesteros launches cancer foundationMADRID — Golf great Seve Ballesteros announced the launch of a cancer foundation Thursday as he went before the press for the first time since undergoing brain tumor surgery nine months ago. "I want to do my bit to battle this disease," Ballesteros said at a reception in a Madrid hotel.
Ramsay shoots 67 to lead by 1 after 2nd round of Wales Open; Pavin makes the cutJune 5th, 2009 Ramsay leads by 1 after 2nd round of Wales OpenNEWPORT, Wales — Richie Ramsay of Scotland shot a 4-under 67 on Friday to lead the Wales Open after the second round, while U.S. Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin made the cut with some help from the weather.
Jeev Milkha Singh, Michael Lorenzo-Vera each shoot 69 to share halfway lead at European OpenMay 29th, 2009 Singh, Lorenzo-Vera share European Open leadASH, England — Jeev Milkha Singh of India and Michael Lorenzo-Vera of France shot 5-under 69s on Friday to share the second-round lead of the European Open. Singh missed a 6-foot par putt at No.
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