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Race to Dubai hits home straight in Hong Kong

Reuters - Tuesday, November 10

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 »

  • Fans warned on bogus Ryder Cup tickets

    Reuters - Tuesday, November 10

    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.

  • British Ross Fisher gestures on the 15th hole after winningthe Volvo World Match Play Championship, on November 1. 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. Fisher is also in the race on 2.1 million euros, but his tied 28 in Shanghai did him no favours.

    McIlroy pressures Westwood ahead of Hong Kong

    AFP - Tuesday, November 10

    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.

  • British Ross Fisher gestures on the 15th hole after winningthe Volvo World Match Play Championship, on November 1. 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. Fisher is also in the race on 2.1 million euros, but his tied 28 in Shanghai did him no favours.

    McIlroy turns up heat on Westwood ahead of Hong Kong

    AFP - Monday, November 9

    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 of the US celebrates after saving par on the 16th hole during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Course, in Shanghai on November 8, 2009. Phil Mickelson held off a resurgent Ernie Els in a thrilling finale to win the WGC-HSBC Champions on and come out on top in his personal battle with Tiger Woods.

    Mickelson excited about 2010 after Shanghai win

    AFP - Monday, November 9

    Phil Mickelson left Shanghai Monday for an extended break, wrapping up a difficult season on a high and excited about his prospects for 2010.

  • Tiger Woods of the US tees off during the final round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Course, in Shanghai on November 8. Woods and Phil Mickelson, the world's top two players, both forecast that China would become a golfing powerhouse within the next 10-15 years.

    Plans afoot to bring Presidents Cup to China

    AFP - Monday, November 9

    The USPGA Tour plans to bring The Presidents Cup to China within a decade, while assisting the booming nation to grow its game.

  • Mickelson holds off Els to win HSBC golf Champions

    AFP - Monday, November 9

    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.

  • Mickelson holds off Els to win HSBC Champions

    Reuters - Monday, November 9

    By Nick Mulvenney

  • Mickelson holds off Els for second HSBC Champions title

    Reuters - Sunday, November 8

    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.

  • Casey withdraws from HSBC Champions

    AP - Sunday, November 8

    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.

  • Song takes lead in Mizuno Classic golf

    AFP - Sunday, November 8

    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.