Archive for June, 2006

Sorenstam joins US Open leaders

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Annika Sorenstam shares in a four-way tie for the lead after the fog-delayed first round of the US Women’s Open on Rhode Island.

Stiles climbs into lead in Buick

Friday, June 30th, 2006

American’s Darron Stiles edges one shot clear of Australian Peter Lonard after the second round of the Buick Championship.

Pak, Sorenstam Share First-Round Lead at U.S. Women’s Open

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Se Ri Pak went out early and posted a 2-under score, then Annika Sorenstam finished late and matched the score Friday in the first round at the U.S. Women’s Open.

Sorenstam…

Yes, That’s Nikki

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Each time a USGA championship is on television, About.com Golf gets a trickle of emails asking the same question: Is that Nikki DiSanto in the USGA commercial?

You know the one,…

Bickerton keeps French Open lead

Friday, June 30th, 2006

England’s John Bickerton holds a one-shot lead after the second round of the French Open.

Palmer withdraws from second ‘06 senior major

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Arnold Palmer withdrew from next week’s U.S. Senior Open because his game is not up to his standards, the second time this year he has pulled out of a senior major.

Quick Tip: Strike A Pose

Friday, June 30th, 2006

This quick tip comes from Jim Leisenring, PGA professional and general manager of Talking Rock Golf Club in Prescott, Ariz.:

Ben Hogan used to spend hours practicing his golf swing looking…

Injured Woosie quits French Open

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Ian Woosnam pulls out of the French Open before Friday’s second round because of back pain.

The Blue in Florida being built as golfer’s dream vacation home

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

"We’ve moved beyond the traditional real estate models of commercial, residential and industrial sales and marketing to what I call The Fourth Element, that of hotel condominiums," said Jerry Kaufman, developer of the Blue.

Kids tee off for free at Doral Golf Resort, Marco Island in Florida

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

For kids looking to don the coveted green jacket just like Tiger, this program allows children to work on their handicap and seek pointers from expert golfers while hitting the links during their vacation.