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Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods set for final-round duel in Shanghai

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:17:00 EST

Mickelson poured in three birdies over his last five holes for a 5-under 67 and a two-shot lead over Woods and Nick Watney in the final World Golf Championship of 2009.

Five birdies in 10 holes gives Tiger Woods share of lead

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:22:00 EST

Losing patience with each missed putt, Woods finally knocked in a 10-foot birdie on the ninth hole and was on his way. The result was a 5-under 67 and a tie for the lead at the HSBC Champions.

Nick Watney leads HSBC Champions, Tiger Woods 3 back

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:12:00 EST

The first World Golf Championship in Asia opened Thursday to a leaderboard filled with Stars and Stripes, led by Nick Watney and his 8-under 64.

It's a different world for PGA Tour players in Shanghai

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:27:00 EST

Tiger Woods is no stranger to overseas golf, having played at least one international tournament every year since his pro debut in 1996. But there is no denying that the HSBC Champions in Shanghai has a different feel.

PGA Tour should give Americans reason to be world players

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:32:00 EST

The field for a World Golf Championship event is never as strong when Americans require a passport. The HSBC Champions is no exception.

FedEx Cup point system won't change in 2010

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:32:00 EST

The PGA Tour is leaving the FedEx Cup just as it is with the playoff schedule and points system. It is the first time since the competition began in 2006 that the points system was left alone.

Doug Barron is first punished under PGA Tour drug policy

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:47:00 EST

Doug Barron, who lost his tour card three years ago, became the first player to be suspended by the PGA Tour for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

Ross Fisher beats Anthony Kim to win World Match Play final

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Fisher eagled the 22nd hole and birdied the next to take a 3-up lead at the Finca Cortesin golf course. Kim won the next hole before missing short putts at the next two, then squandering several chances to win holes down the stretch.

Anthony Kim advances to Match Play final

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00:00 EST

Ross Fisher beat Masters champion Angel Cabrera on the third playoff hole Saturday to set up a World Match Play Championship final against Anthony Kim.

John Cook shoots 62 to lead Champions finale

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:02:00 EST

Cook, the Administaff Small Business Classic winner two weeks ago in Texas, had 10 birdies and needed just 23 putts to match his career-best round.