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.

CHASKA, MN - AUGUST 13: Tiger Woods and Padraig Harrington of Ireland walks across the seventh green during the first round of the 91st PGA Championship...

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 seizes titles with 8 birdies

Lee Westwood achieved a European Tour double on Sunday by winning the season-ending Dubai World Championship and the money-list title.

Westwood sinks six birdies, keeps lead

Lee Westwood held on to his two-shot lead at the Dubai World Championships after shooting a 6-under 66 Saturday in the third round.

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.

Raw data for 2008, 2009 starts for top 50

2008 PGA Tour Money List player starts for 2009 season

Sharing 99 reasons to be thankful for golf

Ah, Thanksgiving. The one day each year when we convene with those closest to us (the other guys in the usual foursome) in the most comfortable surrou...

Woods enjoys challenge of strong field

Tiger Woods headlines the strongest field ever in Asia at the HSBC Champions, including world No. 2 Phil Mickelson, three-time major champion Padraig Harrington, defending champion Sergio Garcia and Lee Westwood, who leads the Race to Dubai.

Poulter moves into tie for lead

England's Ian Poulter slipped into a tie with Thomas Levet and Kodai Ichihara for the clubhouse lead before thunderstorms cut short play in the third round of the Singapore Open on Saturday.

Second round halted in Singapore

Daniel Chopra shot a 6-under 65 Friday to move into a three-way tie with Ian Poulter and Chan Yih-shin at the rain-plagued Singapore Open.

Poulter leads; Mickelson three back

Ian Poulter took a one-shot lead over Ernie Els at the Singapore Open on Thursday before play was halted by darkness following a three-hour suspension due to lightning.