Lefty's win, appeal draw in Chinese

Phil Mickelson surely earned some new fans in the Far East with his victory at the WGC-HSBC Champions on Sunday. But it was his interaction with the fans that "Lao Mi" will most be remembered for in China, writes ESPN.com's Dan Washburn.

Mickelson, Woods in final pairing

Phil Mickelson has taken the 54-hole lead in the HSBC Champions with a 5-under 67, setting up a Sunday matchup with Tiger Woods in the final World Golf Championship of the year.

Woods, Watney On Top At Midway Point

Tiger Woods, Nick Watney share lead at HSBC Champions

Woods, Watney on top at midway point

HSBC Champions

Distractions continue for Woods, field

Traditionally, fans at golf tournaments are seen but preferably not heard. That's certainly not the case at the HSBC in China, where Tiger Woods and many in the field battle constant camera clicks and ringing cell phones, writes ESPN.com's Dan Washburn.

Moore to use Scratch Golf equipment

PGA Tour professional Ryan Moore, who has made headlines as the tour's only "logo-free" player in recent years, has signed a deal with Scratch Golf in which he will not only use their equipment, but become part owner of the company.

Tiger Woods In 5th At HSBC

Nick Watney shot an impressive 8-under 64 to lead after round 1

Woods' appeal hasn't fully hit China

The cavalcade that followed Tiger in Round 1 of the HSBC Champions created a circus atmosphere. Despite the attention, Woods' star isn't nearly as high in China as one might expect, writes ESPN.com's Dan Washburn.

Watney ties course record

Making the first of two trips to China this month, Nick Watney made an immediate impression Thursday in the HSBC Champions by tying the course record with an 8-under 64 to build a two-shot lead.

Tiger Woods, left, of the United States walks with compatriot Nick Watney on the 15th fairway during the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Club...

Nick Watney of the United States chips the ball at 2nd hole during the third round of the...

Nick Watney of the U.S. gestures after making an eagle shot at the 18th green during the...

American Tiger Woods is seen through his compatriot Nick Watney as they line up the putt at the 1st hole during the third round of the...

Tiger Woods of the United States, left, chats with his compatriot Nick Watney at the 4th hole fairway during the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai, China, Saturday, Nov...

Tiger Woods, right, is followed by his compatriot Nick Watney as they cross a bridge at the 5th hole during the third round of the HSBC...