Archive for May, 2008

Weekly 18: Mickelson proves again why he’s the People’s Champion

Monday, May 26th, 2008

If it weren’t for the reappearance of Way Left Lefty, Phil Mickelson (and his wayward tee shot on the 72nd hole Sunday) could not have performed the theatrics that produced a 1-stroke win at Colonial. It’s that go-for-broke style that we’ve come to know and love.

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Klauk finishes off second Nationwide win

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

Jeff Klauk made a 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the Melwood Prince George’s County Open on Sunday.

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Haas’ 7-over enough for Senior PGA title

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

Jay Haas overcame a shaky putter during a topsy-turvy final round to hang on Sunday and win his second Senior PGA Championship in three years.

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Lindley tops Jang in 1-hole playoff to win Corning

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

Leta Lindley earned her first career LPGA Tour victory by beating Jeong Jang on the first hole of a playoff to win the Corning Classic.

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Jimenez wins Euro PGA Championship in playoff

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

Miguel Angel Jimenez won the BMW PGA Championship on Sunday after sinking a 2-foot birdie to beat Oliver Wilson on the second playoff hole.

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Pro golf leaders push for inclusion in ‘16 Olympics

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

Leaders of the European and U.S. PGA Tours have held discussions with IOC president Jacques Rogge about including golf at the 2016 Olympics.

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European Tour drug testing to begin after July 1

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

The European Tour will introduce random drug testing after July 1.

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Lefty birdies his way to 3rd-round lead at Colonial

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

Phil Mickelson held on to a one-shot third-round lead at the Crowne Plaza Invitational with a 5-under-par 65.

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Langer takes 1-shot lead into Sr. PGA final round

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

Bernhard Langer took the lead after the third round of the Senior PGA Championship on Saturday.

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Jang gets share of lead at Corning on final hole

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

Jeong Jang shot a 3-under 69 in the wind Saturday to tie Erica Blasberg for the lead after three rounds at the LPGA Corning Classic.

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