Wood named Europe's top rookie

Chris Wood has been picked as rookie of the year for the PGA European Tour.

...hugs the Claret Jug after winning the 138th British Open Championship at Turnberry Golf Course in south west...

Two of tour's top 10 played more in '09

Did the PGA Tour's biggest stars play more events in 2009 like commissioner Tim Finchem asked? The answer is ... complicated, writes ESPN.com's Bob Harig.

Confidence, caddie vital to Westwood

The memories Lee Westwood takes from his victory in Dubai -- along with the European Tour money title -- will serve him well as the 36-year-old zeroes in on claiming his first major championship in 2010, writes Paul Mahoney.

Westwood leads, McIlroy still chasing

Lee Westwood has shot a 3-under 69 Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Dubai World Championship, increasing his chance of winning the European money title.

Norman expects purses to decrease

Two-time British Open champion Greg Norman predicts that the prize money in golf will continue to decrease because of the recession.

LPGA unveils 2010 schedule

The 2010 LPGA season will begin in Thailand on Feb. 18 and end at the LPGA Tour Championship Nov. 21.

R&A not looking so ancient with rule change

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...Cink, on the final day of the 138th British Open Championship at Turnberry Golf Course in south west Scotland, on July 19, 2009. Cink won the Open after a four-hole play-off

Exemption applies to past Open champs

The 2010 Open Championship at St. Andrews will not be the final one for five-time champion Tom Watson after all.

Disney chock full of anxious moments

Sunday was full of nail-biting drama with serious implications on the future careers of many PGA Tour pros. And no, we're not talking about Stephen Ames' playoff victory at Disney.

Rib injury forces Casey out of Dubai

Paul Casey has pulled out of next week's season-ending Dubai World Championship with a rib injury and will miss out on finishing at the top of the European Tour money list.

Duval signs up for qualifying school

Former world No. 1 David Duval is likely to lose his PGA Tour card next year after missing the cut at the Children's Miracle Network Classic.

Leonard takes lead with 11 birdies

Justin Leonard has shot an 8-under 64 in the second round of the Children's Miracle Network Classic to surge to the top of the leaderboard in the final PGA Tour event of the season.

Four players tied at Hong Kong Open

Liang Wenchong shot a bogey-free 5-under 65 Friday to move into a four-way tie for the lead after the second round of the Hong Kong Open.