Appleby leads by one-shot in Hawaii
Golf story by Brian Watters, Sat, 07 Jan 2006 23:16:00GMT

Stuart Appleby of Australia was ahead by one stroke in the Mercedes Championships tournament in Hawaii. The Australian was at 3-under 143 and braved gusty conditions to take an early lead in the season opener of the PGA tour.

Muirfield gets to host senior open in 2007
Golf story by Fred Smith, Fri, 16 Dec 2005 07:04:00GMT

LONDON - Muirfield has been selected to host the Senior British Open for the first time in 2007. Aberdeen Asset Management will sponsor the event, which is to be held from July 26-29 after the Carnoustie Open.

Donald wins Target World Challenge after long hiatus
Golf story by Boris Webb, Mon, 12 Dec 2005 12:04:01GMT

For Luke Donald, this year was a series of missed opportunities until yesterday, where he came from six shots behind in the Target World Challenge held at Thousand Oaks, California to close with an 8-under 64.

British Open returns to Turnberry after a gap of 15 years
Golf story by Fred Smith, Fri, 02 Dec 2005 10:12:00GMT

Turnberry in Scotland has been chosen to host the 138th edition of British Open from July 16-19, 2009. This will be the fourth Open to be played in Ayrshire course in Turnberry since it was shortlisted as a venue.

Annika Soren-storm ends year on a high
Golf story by Vinnie Mitchell, Wed, 23 Nov 2005 05:32:00GMT

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida - World No 1 Annika Sorenstam ensured that she finished the year on a high with a facile victory in the Tour Championship at Trump International. This tournament marks the end of the LPGA women's golf season this year.

Wales throws a wet blanket on English hopes
Golf story by Fred Smith, Mon, 21 Nov 2005 12:28:01GMT

Stephen Dodd and Bradley Dredge became the 2005 WGC-Algarve World Cup winners, thanks in no small measure to a storm that washed out the final round on Portugal's Algarve. It is the first Welsh victory since 1987 which handed the pair of Stephen Dodd and Bradley Dredge a sum of £801,740.

England in a promising position to do a repeat
Golf story by Carl Anders, Fri, 18 Nov 2005 13:24:00GMT

Champions England did justice to the expectations of being billed the World Cup favourites as David Howell and Luke Donald hit the vital 59 mark at the Victoria course in the first round of the World Cup on Thursday.

Howell upsets Woods to grab HSBC title
Golf story by Boris Webb, Mon, 14 Nov 2005 10:28:00GMT

Under-dog David Howell thwarted Tiger Woods bid to win the inaugural HSBC Champions tournament at Shanghai. David Howell also became the first Englishman to win against a World No 1 in the final group of a professional event. In the process, his rankings shot up to No.13 in the world.

Bryant leaves Tiger panting behind
Golf story by Georgina Scane, Wed, 09 Nov 2005 14:04:00GMT

Bart Bryant pipped Tiger at the post by six strokes on Sunday to win the Tour Championship in the last official PGA event of the year.

Montgomerie eyes Ryder Cup captaincy
Golf story by Gareth Bowman, Wed, 02 Nov 2005 11:00:00GMT

''I am very ambitious and this year has given me added drive and ambition to win a major now,'' was how Colin Montgomerie described his feelings after a record eighth Order of Merit title on Sunday.