Sports / Golf

Golf spectators injured by lightning released from hospital 26 Aug 2019 - 12:04 am

ATLANTA: Atlanta police say six people injured by debris from a lightning strike at the Tour Championship have been treated and released. Authorities...

Late birdie lifts Koepka to Tour Championship lead 24 Aug 2019 - 04:57 am

Washington: World number one Brooks Koepka birdied the 18th hole Friday, capping a three-under-par 67 to take a one-shot lead over Justin Thomas...

Out of the shadows of Irish golf, Lowry a major champion 22 Jul 2019 - 11:06 pm

PORTRUSH, Ireland: No longer in the shadows of Irish golf, Shane Lowry now has his name etched on the base of the silver...

Lowry wins British Open in celebrated return to Emerald Isle 21 Jul 2019 - 11:21 pm

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland: The outcome was never in doubt to just about everyone but Shane Lowry. A year ago, he sat in the...

Portrush goes wild for Ireland's Lowry as final-round test awaits 21 Jul 2019 - 12:09 am

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland: They chanted his name, they rose as one for a standing ovation and long after Shane Lowry had departed the...

Emotional McIlroy proud of Open fightback, despite missing cut 20 Jul 2019 - 11:50 pm

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland: Rory McIlroy was clearly moved by the support he received from the gallery at Royal Portrush and was "unbelievably proud"...

Lowry, Holmes share Open lead as McIlroy leaves with cheers 20 Jul 2019 - 12:05 am

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland: Everyone in the massive grandstand rose to cheer and celebrate a bold performance by Rory McIlroy, who longed for such...

Under-the-radar Lowry moves into spotlight at British Open 18 Jul 2019 - 11:50 pm

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland: The buzz among the locals at Royal Portrush has been all about Northern Irish natives Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke and...

Father time takes hold on tame Tiger 18 Jul 2019 - 11:27 pm

Portrush, United Kingdom: Tiger Woods admitted age and a troublesome back will make competing for more major titles all the more difficult after...

Holmes sets pace as McIlroy cards nightmare 79 at Open 18 Jul 2019 - 11:27 pm

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland: Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods endured miserable first rounds at the British Open on Thursday with American J.B. Holmes ending...

Woodland keen to extend American major dominance 17 Jul 2019 - 12:39 am

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland: Americans have won nine of the last 10 major championships and U.S. Open winner Gary Woodland is keen to extend...

Koepka facing long odds for another US Open title 13 Jun 2019 - 12:06 am

PEBBLE BEACH: Brooks Koepka should already have enough motivation for this U.S. Open. At stake is a shot at a U.S. Open record...

Trump to award Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom 15 Apr 2019 - 09:35 pm

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would award Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom after the golfer won the...

Tiger Woods Is Once Again Golf's Biggest Star With Masters Win 15 Apr 2019 - 11:04 am

Tiger Woods pulled off one of the most stunning turnarounds in sports history with a Masters win on Sunday, clinching his fifth green...

Player dies in hotel room, 4th round of tournament canceled 07 Apr 2019 - 10:22 am

SANYA: Officials at the Sanya Championship said Sunday that 28-year-old Malaysian golfer Arie Irawan died in his hotel room from "apparent natural causes,"...

Author of Trump golf book describes president as loose with the rules 05 Apr 2019 - 07:45 pm

WASHINGTON: For Donald Trump, the rigid rules of golf are flexible, allowing for the kick of a wayward ball into a better location,...

Amateur turns down Augusta National to play women's major 04 Apr 2019 - 02:43 am

Most amateurs would be green with envy over a rival having the chance to play at the home of the Masters but teenager...

Bjerregaard's dreams come true with win against Tiger 01 Apr 2019 - 02:07 am

Lucas Bjerregaard fulfilled a childhood dream with his victory over his idol Tiger Woods at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play Tournament in Austin,...