HONG KONG (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy could move to the top of the European Tour's Race to Dubai and make amends for last year's playoff defeat with a good showing at this week's co-sanctioned Hong Kong Open. More »
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy could move to the top of the European Tour's Race to Dubai and make amends for last year's playoff defeat with a good showing at this week's co-sanctioned Hong Kong Open. More »
LONDON (Reuters) - Forged or invalid tickets could leave golf fans desperate to watch next year's Ryder Cup disappointed and out of pocket, organisers warned on Monday.
Young Irish hotshot Rory McIlroy has turned up the heat on Lee Westwood in the Race to Dubai, making up ground on the Englishman after finishing fourth at the HSBC Champions.
Young Irish hotshot Rory McIlroy has turned up the heat on Lee Westwood in the Race to Dubai, making up ground on the Englishman after finishing fourth at the HSBC Champions.
Phil Mickelson left Shanghai Monday for an extended break, wrapping up a difficult season on a high and excited about his prospects for 2010.
The USPGA Tour plans to bring The Presidents Cup to China within a decade, while assisting the booming nation to grow its game.
Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a tense finale to win both the WGC-HSBC Champions on Sunday and a personal battle with fellow American Tiger Woods, who faded to finish sixth.
By Nick Mulvenney
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - World number two Phil Mickelson held off a charging Ernie Els to win the WGC-HSBC Champions by one shot on Sunday, his second success in three years at the $7 million (4.2 million pound) tournament.
Paul Casey of England has withdrawn from the final round of the HSBC Champions after feeling pain in his ribs that had kept him away for golf for nearly three months.
South Korea's Song Bo-Bae sank a birdie on the last hole to take a one-stroke lead after the second round at the USLPGA Tour Mizuno Classic golf tournament on Saturday.