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.

Dubai leader Allenby shoots 8-birdie 65

Robert Allenby shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday for a one-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai World Championship.

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.

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.

Kim decides to skip Dubai event

Anthony Kim says he will not be going to the Dubai World Championship to compete for the $7.5 million bonus pool, even though the American has easily qualified.

On the Tee

Jason Sobel and Jason Smith talk about Ross Fisher's win over Anthony Kim, Kim's feud with Robert Allenby and more

Fisher beats Kim 4 and 3

Ross Fisher won the 36-hole World Match Play Championship final on Sunday by beating Anthony Kim 4 and 3.

CASARES, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 01: Ross Fisher of England hits an approach shot during the Final of the Volvo World Match Play Championship...

Golf, by its nature, lacks real rivalries

In recent years, American sports fans have witnessed a golden age of tete a tetes, from resurgent rivalries (Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers) to...

Kim, Fisher reach Match Play final

Anthony Kim of the United States has beaten Robert Allenby 5 and 4 to reach his first World Match Play Championship final.

Kim to face Allenby in World semifinals

Anthony Kim advanced to the semifinals of the World Match Play Championship to play Robert Allenby, despite losing to Scott Strange by three holes on Friday.

Casey falls twice in return from injury

Paul Casey lost twice on Thursday and won't advance in the group stage of the World Match Play Championship.

Ballesteros hopes to play St. Andrews

Seve Ballesteros says he's hopeful that his health will allow him to play a round at next year's British Open.

Britain, Ireland poised to claim Vivendi

Britain and Ireland are on the brink of their fifth successive Vivendi Trophy victory after storming into a 12 1/2 - 5 1/2 lead over Continental Europe on Saturday.

Britain, Ireland seize 2-point lead

Britain and Ireland grabbed a 6-4 lead in the Vivendi Trophy team event after edging Continental Europe 3-2 in the second fourball session on Friday.