Golfweek's Top Stories http://www.golfweek.com/ Golf's Top Stories Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:24:22 GMT en <![CDATA[ Diaz, Kemp share Farr lead; Wie 3 back ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/jamie-farr-rd2-070309 http://www.golfweek.com/story/jamie-farr-rd2-070309 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:57:00 GMT

Diaz, Kemp share Farr lead; Wie 3 back

With a surprised hop, Laura Diaz tied Sarah Kemp for the second-round lead Friday in the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.

Posted: 7/3/2009
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<![CDATA[ Woods: ‘I’d never take a golf vacation’ ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/att-rd2-notes-070309 http://www.golfweek.com/story/att-rd2-notes-070309 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:26:00 GMT

Woods: ‘I’d never take a golf vacation’

Tiger Woods can run down the list of the top 100 golf courses in America and find plenty that he hasn’t played unless he was in a golf tournament.

Posted: 7/3/2009
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<![CDATA[ Injured Creamer to play Women’s Open ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/creamer-open-news-070309 http://www.golfweek.com/story/creamer-open-news-070309 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Injured Creamer to play Women’s Open

Paula Creamer plans to play in the U.S. Women’s Open next week despite a sore thumb.

Posted: 7/3/2009
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<![CDATA[ Bryan, Chung reach North & South final ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/north-south-semis-070309 http://www.golfweek.com/story/north-south-semis-070309 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:27:00 GMT

Bryan, Chung reach North & South final

David Chung waltzed in the finals at the North & South Amateur Championship Friday with a 6-and-5 victory over David Johnson.

Posted: 7/3/2009
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<![CDATA[ Woods to play Notah Begay charity event ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/woods-begay-charity-news-070309 http://www.golfweek.com/story/woods-begay-charity-news-070309 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:45:00 GMT

Woods to play Notah Begay charity event

Tiger Woods is helping out longtime friend Notah Begay III, agreeing to play in his charity Skins Game at Turning Stone Resort next month to support Native American youth.

Posted: 7/3/2009
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<![CDATA[ Notes: Woods adds new shot to arsenal ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/att-rd2-notes-070209 http://www.golfweek.com/story/att-rd2-notes-070209 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:54:00 GMT

Notes: Woods adds new shot to arsenal

Tiger Woods first tried the shot in competition during the third round at the Memorial, choking up on the grip of his driver about 2 inches, and he pulled it off to perfection.

Posted: 7/2/2009
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<![CDATA[ Pressel, Wie start fast at Jamie Farr ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/jamie-farr-rd1-070209 http://www.golfweek.com/story/jamie-farr-rd1-070209 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:32:00 GMT

Pressel, Wie start fast at Jamie Farr

Morgan Pressel, Song-Hee Kim and Laura Diaz made the most of the defending champion's absence at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.

Posted: 7/2/2009
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<![CDATA[ The Forecaddie: A call to arms ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/fourth-july-forecaddie-070309 http://www.golfweek.com/story/fourth-july-forecaddie-070309 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:26:00 GMT Golfweek’s intrepid Forecaddie is feeling as patriotic as ever, especially after hearing that story of Camp Victory in Iraq and its makeshift driving range.
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The Forecaddie: A call to arms

It’s July 4th weekend and Golfweek’s intrepid Forecaddie is feeling as patriotic as ever, especially after hearing that story of Camp Victory in Iraq and its makeshift driving range.

Posted: 7/3/2009
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<![CDATA[ LPGA says ‘aloha’ to Hawaii in 2010 ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/lpga-hawaii-news-070209 http://www.golfweek.com/story/lpga-hawaii-news-070209 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:41:00 GMT

LPGA says ‘aloha’ to Hawaii in 2010

Michelle Wie’s home state, which promotes itself as a golfer’s paradise with year-round sunny weather, has bid aloha to the LPGA – for now.

Posted: 7/2/2009
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<![CDATA[ Chung downs Hoffmann at North & South ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/north-south-rd3-070209 http://www.golfweek.com/story/north-south-rd3-070209 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Chung downs Hoffmann at North & South

Rising Stanford sophomore David Chung advance to the quaterfinals of the North & South Amateur Championship Thursday with a 2-and-1 victory over second-seed Morgan Hoffmann.

Posted: 7/2/2009
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<![CDATA[ Tour won’t delay grooves change ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/grooves-news-063009 http://www.golfweek.com/story/grooves-news-063009 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:54:00 GMT ]]>

Tour won’t delay grooves change

Gene Yasuda
PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem announced Tuesday that Tour players will switch to smaller-groove irons and wedges next year. The Tour’s Policy Board unexpectedly deferred the decision to Finchem.

Posted: 7/2/2009
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<![CDATA[ Loupe tops No. 1 seed at North & South ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/north-south-rd2-070109 http://www.golfweek.com/story/north-south-rd2-070109 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:56:00 GMT

Loupe tops No. 1 seed at North & South

Andrew Loupe knocked off No. 1 seed Matt Savage in the first round of match play at the North & South Amateur Wednesday.

Posted: 7/1/2009
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<![CDATA[ LPGA’s Jamie Farr event in trouble ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/jamie-farr-news-070109 http://www.golfweek.com/story/jamie-farr-news-070109 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:35:00 GMT

LPGA’s Jamie Farr event in trouble

The Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic may be the next LPGA tournament to miss the cut.

Posted: 7/1/2009
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<![CDATA[ Creamer WDs from Jamie Farr event ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/creamer-wd-news-070209 http://www.golfweek.com/story/creamer-wd-news-070209 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:27:00 GMT

Creamer WDs from Jamie Farr event

Defending champion Paula Creamer has withdrawn from the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic because of an injured left thumb.

Posted: 7/2/2009
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<![CDATA[ Small wins PNC; 20 earn PGA spots ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/pnc-rd4-070109 http://www.golfweek.com/story/pnc-rd4-070109 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:38:00 GMT

Small wins PNC; 20 earn PGA spots

Final scores with relation to par from the PGA Professional National Championship, played June 27-July 1 at the par-71, 7,493-yard Twin Warriors Golf Club and the par-71, 7,219-yard Santa Ana Golf Club in Santa Ana Pueblo, N.M. (Note: top 20 finishers advance to the PGA Championship):

Posted: 7/1/2009
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<![CDATA[ Arp, Kim medal at North & South ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/north-south-am-rd1-063009 http://www.golfweek.com/story/north-south-am-rd1-063009 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:16:00 GMT

Arp, Kim medal at North & South

Colorado State’s Riley Arp and Michigan’s Lion Kim shot 3-under 68 Tuesday

Posted: 6/30/2009
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<![CDATA[ Organizers drop out of Kapalua LPGA ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/lpga-hawaii-news-063009 http://www.golfweek.com/story/lpga-hawaii-news-063009 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:05:00 GMT

Organizers drop out of Kapalua LPGA

Organizers of the Kapalua LPGA Classic in Hawaii have pulled out of their contract to host the annual LPGA event through 2012.

Posted: 6/30/2009
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<![CDATA[ Open momentum fades for Miles ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/pnc-rd3-063009 http://www.golfweek.com/story/pnc-rd3-063009 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:31:00 GMT

Open momentum fades for Miles

It seems like yesterday that Mike Miles went under par in the second round of the U.S. Open.

Posted: 6/30/2009
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<![CDATA[ Toy Box: Perry uses prototype ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/toy-box-blog-2009 http://www.golfweek.com/story/toy-box-blog-2009 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:36:00 GMT ]]>

Toy Box: Perry uses prototype

Read The Toy Box to find out what shafts Kenny Perry used for his record win at the Travelers, and for more information on the soon-to-be-released hybrid he had in his bag.

Posted: 6/24/2009
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<![CDATA[ Stewart’s son plays Pinehurst No. 2 ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/aaron-stewart-feature-062909 http://www.golfweek.com/story/aaron-stewart-feature-062909 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:01:00 GMT

Stewart’s son plays Pinehurst No. 2

Golfweek Staff
Aaron Stewart walked onto the 18th green at Pinehurst’s No. 2 course on Monday and allowed himself a peek at the imposing figure standing near the clubhouse.

Posted: 6/29/2009
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<![CDATA[ Maine’s Hickson tries for better PNC fate ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/pnc-rd2-062909 http://www.golfweek.com/story/pnc-rd2-062909 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:45:00 GMT

Maine’s Hickson tries for better PNC fate

It only seems that the PGA of America has something against John Hickson.

Posted: 6/29/2009
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<![CDATA[ Fantasy Aces: AT&T National ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/fantasy-aces-congressional-063009 http://www.golfweek.com/story/fantasy-aces-congressional-063009 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:42:00 GMT ]]>

Fantasy Aces: AT&T National

Tiger Woods is playing host this week at Congressional. Can he take home his own title? It’s hard to bet against Tiger, but the Aces also like Hunter Mahan and Bubba Watson.

Posted: 6/30/2009
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<![CDATA[ Fantasy Aces: Travelers ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/fantasy-aces-travelers-062309 http://www.golfweek.com/story/fantasy-aces-travelers-062309 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:12:00 GMT ]]>

Fantasy Aces: Travelers

Hunter Mahan finished in a tie for sixth place at last week’s U.S. Open, but is another top 10 in his future at the Travelers? The Fantasy Aces like his odds.

Posted: 6/23/2009
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<![CDATA[ Fashion blog: Rosales, Moore stylin’ ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/ashandash_blog http://www.golfweek.com/story/ashandash_blog Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:19:00 GMT

Fashion blog: Rosales, Moore stylin’

Welcome to Ash & Ash’s Blog, where Golfweek’s Ashley Davis and Ashleigh Korzack will check in regularly on golf fashion and lifestyle.

Posted: 6/30/2009
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<![CDATA[ Perry rolls to victory at Travelers ]]> http://www.golfweek.com/story/travelers-rd4-062809 http://www.golfweek.com/story/travelers-rd4-062809 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:12:00 GMT ]]>

Perry rolls to victory at Travelers

Kenny Perry shot 63 Sunday to win the Travelers Championship by three shots. It was Perry’s second victory of the season and first since his collapse at the Masters. Paul Goydos and David Toms finished second.

Posted: 6/28/2009
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