MIXED emotions for Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry after the Abu Dhabi Championship.

Alex Prugh became the third different leader of the Bob Hope Classic in as many rounds as he shot a seven-under 65 in Palm Springs, California.

Bubba Watson shot a 10-under-par 62 to take the lead as the second round finally got played at the rain-hit Bob Hope Classic in California.

Heavy rains in California forced the postponement of the second round of the Bob Hope Classic today.

American Troy Matteson will take a three-shot lead into the final round of the Frys.com Open after breaking a PGA Tour record with a second consecutive round of 61 on Saturday in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Padraig Harrington will not be panicking yet, but surviving only one of his last five halfway cuts in America was definitely not what he had in mind after winning back-to-back majors last season.

Australian James Nitties and American Lucas Glover both posted rounds of six-under-par 65 to lead the way as yesterday’s first round of the FBR Open was suspended due to darkness.

Sergio Garcia has narrowed Tiger Woods’ lead at the top of the world rankings from more than 11 points last June to less than three.

Pat Perez claimed his first PGA title as an eagle at the final hole sealed the Bob Hope Classic yesterday.

Steve Stricker fired a 10-under-par round of 62 to overhaul Pat Perez for the lead after four rounds of the Bob Hope Classic yesterday.

Chez Reavie created a little breathing room for himself on what was a crowded leaderboard.

Tim Petrovic, Joe Durant, Mathew Goggin, Omar Uresti and Shigeki Maruyama have found themselves in a tie for the lead after the first round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.

World number one Tiger Woods has criticised the East Lake course which is hosting the Tour Championship in Atlanta for being the easiest he has played in more than a decade as a professional.

Jesper Parnevik has made a quiet start to the PGA Tour season, but he has a pretty good excuse for his mediocre form.

An eagle two on the 296-yard 15th helped Ryder Cup hopeful Carl Pettersson to a four under par 66 that left him only one off the lead after the first round at the Buick Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut.

AUGUSTA National have left themselves open to criticism on many fronts over the years, most recently in 2003 when becoming involved in an infamous row over their discrimination against women.

CAN this finally be the year Phil Mickelson overcomes his demons and wins a major championship?

PHIL MICKELSON, relieved to be back in the winner's circle after a 19-month absence, believes a more positive approach will enhance his challenge at this year's majors.

IT is probably just as well that David Duval, one of the most perceptive players in golf, has always had a much wider world view than most of his peers.

DAVIS LOVE sank a 30-inch putt on the final hole to win the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am for the second time in three years, posting a one-shot victory over Tom Lehman.

Mike Weir did what his playing partners could not, staying out of the water and off the rocks on his way to the winner’s circle at the Bob Hope Classic.

Tim Herron, who won the last of his three PGA Tour titles in 1999, opened a four-shot lead after four rounds of the Bob Hope Classic.

Trinidadian Stephen Ames continued his sizzling play in the California desert with an eight-under-par 64 at La Quinta to grab a share of the lead with Tim Herron after the third round of the Bob Hope Classic.

Chris DiMarco overcame some late jitters to hold on for a one-stroke victory in the PGA Tour Phoenix Open.

Jay Haas shot a nine-under-par 63 to take a one-stroke lead over Kenny Perry and Cameron Beckman after the fourth round of the 90-hole Bob Hope Classic.

Australia’s John Senden holed a bunker shot for an eagle at the 18th to grab a one-shot lead after two rounds of the 90-hole Bob Hope Classic in La Quinta.

Jay Haas and Brandel Chamblee each carded nine-under-par 63s to share the lead after the first of five rounds of the Bob Hope Classic.

Joe Durant stormed into the lead after the second round of the Bob Hope Classic.