Golf News & Information

Ben Crenshaw found his long-lost golf game Friday, shooting a 4-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead over Fred Funk at the midway point of the Senior Players Championship.

South Korea’s In-Kyung Kim shot a 3-under 69 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Mollie Fankhauser in the Longs Drugs Challenge, while top-ranked Lorena Ochoa was two shots behind.

Seve Ballesteros was moved out of intensive care Friday but remained hospitalized four days after being admitted because of a dizzy spell.

Charl Schwartzel overcame illness and a sore shoulder Friday to shoot a 7-under 64 and share a two-shot lead at the Madrid Masters with Marcus Fraser.

Michele Redman and Sweden’s Maria Hjorth shot 6-under 66s on Thursday to share the first-round lead in the LPGA Tour’s Longs Drugs Challenge.

Phil Blackmar, Bruce Fleisher and Des Smyth shot 5-under 65s on Thursday to share the first-round lead in the Senior Players Championship, the fifth and final Champions Tour major of the year.

Paul Broadhurst birdied two of his last three holes for a 4-under 67 that tied him with Magnus Carlsson and Marcus Fraser for a one-shot lead after the first round of the Madrid Masters.

Five-time major winner Seve Ballesteros said he was “feeling well” Thursday and waiting for test results after a dizzy spell.

Members at Aronimink Golf Club in suburban Philadelphia are to vote Oct. 15 on whether to accept a proposal to host Tiger Woods’ AT&T National for two years, in 2010 and 2011, while Congressional Country Club undergoes renovation for the 2011 U.S. Open.

Boo Weekley’s recent appearances on late-night TV talk shows and at a NASCAR race point to a new level in popularity. But does he have the staying power on a John Daly level? Our experts debate in this week’s edition of Fact or Fiction.