Golf

Jimenez wins Desert Classic after play-off

Miguel Angel Jimenez won the Dubai Desert Classic, defeating Lee Westwood in a play-off.

Lake Karrinyup our top course

Lake Karrinyup Country Club has replaced The Cut at Port Bouvard as WA's leading golf course, rivalling Melbourne's Kingston Heath and the NSW Golf Club in Sydney as one of Australia's toughest layouts.
February 10, 2010, 5:41 am
Golf turns to tech in bid to build club

Golf has turned to the high-tech world of Formula One in a bid to produce a club which will out-perform its rivals.
February 10, 2010, 10:01 am
Royal Melbourne drops from top spot

The jewel has slipped from the crown. For the first time since national rankings began, Royal Melbourne is not rated the country's top golf course.
February 10, 2010, 3:31 am
Age no barrier to evergreen golfer Jimenez

DUBAI (AFP) - The smell of cigar smoke in the No-Smoking press room at the end of the Dubai Desert Classic told its own story -- Miguel Angel Jimenez was back in the winner's circle at the ripe old age of 46.
February 9, 2010, 7:46 pm
Stricker wins to become No.2 in the world

Steve Stricker held on to win the $A7.3 million Northern Trust Open golf on Sunday, firing a final-round 70 to beat England's Luke Donald by two strokes.
February 8, 2010, 1:02 pm
Jimenez wins Desert Classic in Dubai

Spanish veteran Miguel Angel Jimenez has won the Dubai Desert Classic, defeating European No.1 Lee Westwood on the third hole of a drama-packed play-off.
February 8, 2010, 11:27 am
McGowan gets spot if Woods does not show

Ross McGowan of England gets the final spot in the 64-man Match Play Championship in Arizona, but only if Tiger Woods doesn't show up.
February 8, 2010, 8:53 am
India's Bhullar wins Asian Tour opener

Gaganjeet Bhullar of India produced a brilliant course record eight-under-par 64 to win the season-opening Asian Tour International by one shot on Sunday.
February 7, 2010, 8:05 pm
Oh defends NSW Women's golf title

Sydneysider Sarah Oh held off Katherine Hull for a second straight year to make a tough but successful defence of the NSW Open women's golf title on Sunday.
February 7, 2010, 4:40 pm
Herman wins close Moonah Classic

American Jim Herman has won the co-sanctioned Moonah Classic golf tournament, defeating compatriot Chris Kirk with a birdie on the first play-off hole.
February 7, 2010, 3:44 pm
Davies leads NSW Women's Open

Laura Davies enjoyed the type of weather she often encounters back home in England to take the lead after the third round of the NSW Women's Open in Sydney.
February 6, 2010, 4:19 pm
American duo share Moonah Classic lead

Young American Chris Kirk is smiling about outsmarting the conditions at the Moonah Classic on Saturday to walk away with a share of the third-round lead.
February 6, 2010, 3:24 pm
Thongchai grabs halfway lead in Dubai

Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee had three birdies in the last six holes for a six-under par 66 and a one stroke lead at the halfway stage in Dubai.
February 6, 2010, 12:58 pm
Stricker chases Northern Open golf lead

Dustin Johnson is keeping a share of the lead at the Northern Open, but Steve Stricker joined him at the top of the leaderboard at Riviera Country Club.
February 6, 2010, 10:53 am
Herman the pacesetter at Moonah Classic

American Jim Herman plans to ramp up his bid for birdies after edging closer to his first Nationwide Tour win this weekend.
February 5, 2010, 4:00 pm
Johnson grabs Northern Trust PGA lead

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - American Dustin Johnson fired a seven-under 64 at Riviera Country Club to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the 6.4 million-dollar Northern Trust Open.
February 5, 2010, 11:25 am
McIlroy shares the lead in Dubai

Rory McIlroy rode his luck and the punishing Shamal wind to get his bid at creating Dubai Desert Classic history off to a storming start.
February 5, 2010, 3:28 am
Kiradech shares lead at Thai golf Pro-Am

BANGKOK (AFP) - Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat battled to a four-under-par 68 Thursday to share the first round lead with American Jason Knutzon and Brazilian newcomer Lucas Lee at the season-opening Asian Tour International.
February 5, 2010, 12:31 am
France steps up 2018 Ryder Cup bid

DUBAI (AFP) - France's bid to stage the Ryder Cup for the first time in 2018 is gathering force with special landing rights for the two team planes and use of the Chateau de Versailles for official functions being proffered according to top French golfer Thomas Levet.
February 4, 2010, 10:08 pm
US captain Pavin names Ryder Cup assistants

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - US Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin Wednesday named four assistants for the biennial match play showdown with Europe, to be played at Celtic Manor in Wales in October.
February 4, 2010, 5:31 pm