Australia’s Kulacz shoots 63 for Abu Dhabi Championship lead; Garcia tied for 2nd

January 22nd, 2010 ABU DHABI - Jeev Milkha Singh recovered from his disastrous finish of first round to card a three-under 69 and come to two-under 142 for 36 holes in the Abu Dhabi Open here Friday. Jeev, who was four-under for 13 holes before bogeying last five holes, said, "The game is there, but I guess I was rusty.

January 21st, 2010 more imagesPoulter shares lead after 1st round in Abu DhabiABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Ian Poulter of England shot a 7-under 65 Thursday to share a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Abu Dhabi Championship. Poulter made seven birdies, including a 70-foot putt at the last that if it hadn't gone in "would have gone 10 foot past," he said.

January 21st, 2010 more images ABU DHABI - Shiv Kapur continued his fine form Thursday with a solid four-under 68 in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open golf on the European Tour. The Delhi golfer, who lost in a play-off at the South African Open in December, had five birdies and one bogey in his 68 that placed him tied 17th.

January 19th, 2010 more images more images more images more images Garcia: Woods will be back earlier than expected ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Sergio Garcia thinks it won't be long before Tiger Woods returns to tournament play. Woods is taking an indefinite break from golf since his Nov.

November 16th, 2009 Daimler, Abu Dhabi to buy Formula 1 team Brawn GPDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Abu Dhabi investment fund with the biggest stake in automaker Daimler says it is teaming with the Mercedes-Benz manufacturer to buy a controlling stake in Formula 1 championship team Brawn GP. Aabar Investments says the new "Mercedes Grand Prix" racing team will compete in next year's Formula 1 season under the existing leadership of Ross Brawn.

November 1st, 2009 ABU DHABI - Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix Sunday to secure second place in the drivers' championship ahead of Brawn GP's Rubens Barrichello. Teammate Mark Webber claimed second spot at the Yas Marina Circuit with third place on the podium going to Brawn's Jenson Button, who was crowned world champion at the penultimate race of the season two weeks ago in Brazil.

October 23rd, 2009 Allenby, Kaymer tied for Castello Masters leadCASTELLON, Spain — Robert Allenby and Martin Kaymer are tied for lead in the second round of the Castello Masters after play was suspended because of darkness. Allenby shot a 5-under 66 Friday and Kaymer had a 67.

October 23rd, 2009 Kaymer ties Garcia after windy round in SpainCASTELLON, Spain — Martin Kaymer shot an 8-under 63 to tie Sergio Garcia for the first-round lead Friday at the wind-interrupted Castello Masters. Kaymer had four straight birdies in a strong return after breaking several toes in a go-cart crash in August in Arizona.

October 13th, 2009 Federer, Nadal to start 2010 season in Abu DhabiABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal plan to open the 2010 season in an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi. Organizers said Tuesday that Federer and Nadal have committed to play in the three-day event starting Dec.

October 8th, 2009 Quiros shoots 62 to lead Madrid MastersMADRID — Manuel Quiros of Spain shot a 10-under 62 for a two-shot lead over Sergio Garcia after the first round of the Madrid Masters. Garcia made an an eagle at the 18th hole at the Centro Nacional de Golf course.

October 8th, 2009 Quiros shoots 62, Garcia 2 back at Madrid MastersMADRID — Manuel Quiros of Spain shot a 10-under 62 Thursday to lead Sergio Garcia by two shots after the first round of the Madrid Masters. Quiros finished strongly with six birdies over the final nine holes to overtake Garcia at the Centro Nacional de Golf course.

October 6th, 2009 White Sox retain Garcia, ThorntonCHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have exercised club options for 2010 on right-hander Freddy Garcia and left-hander Matt Thornton. Garcia will have a base salary of $1 million next season and Thornton $2.25 million.

September 3rd, 2009 Anna Rawson shoots 64 in Canadian Women's OpenPRIDDIS, Alberta — Anna Rawson shot a course-record 7-under 64 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over Suzann Pettersen in the Canadian Women's Open. Rawson, the 28-year-old Australian who has missed nine cuts in 13 starts this year, had nine birdies and two bogeys to break Dawn Coe-Jones' course mark by a shot.

September 3rd, 2009 Rumford shoots 62 to lead European MastersCRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland — Australia's Brett Rumford birdied the last four holes for a 28 on the back nine Thursday, finishing with a 9-under 62 for the first-round lead at the European Masters. Rumford, the 2007 champion, was a stroke ahead of Simon Dyson, the Dutch Open winner two weeks ago who had a 63.

August 23rd, 2009 Garcia, Riley share lead after 3 rounds at WyndhamGREENSBORO, N.C. — Sergio Garcia and Chris Riley share the lead at 15 under entering the final round of the rain-plagued Wyndham Championship.