Duangdecha leads by one stroke

Udorn Duangdecha shot an 8-under 62 behind 10 birdies Thursday to lead Robert-Jan Derksen of the Netherlands by one stroke after the first round of the Hong Kong Open.

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, Watney on top at midway point

HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 05: Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand and Tiger Woods during the first round of the WGC - HSBC Champions at Sheshan...

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.

Noren wins with closing 5-under 66

Alexander Noren won the European Masters, pitching in for an eagle on the 15th hole to shoot 6-under 66 and beat Bradley Dredge by two.

Noren shoots 63 for lead

Alex Noren put himself on the brink of a maiden European Tour victory by firing a third-round eight-under 63 in the European Masters on Saturday to take a two-shot lead.

Rumford overcomes shaky start for lead

Brett Rumford recovered from an unnerving start to charge into the opening-round lead at the European Masters on Thursday.

Jason Sobel's live blog

Our blogger on the scene at Hazeltine, Jason Sobel, tracks all the happenings from the site of the 2009 PGA Championship.

Jason Sobel's live blog

Our blogger on the scene at Hazeltine, Jason Sobel, tracks all the happenings from the site of the 2009 PGA Championship.

Stick with Stenson at Hazeltine

After two straight victories, Tiger Woods is clearly the favorite to win his 15th major this week at Hazeltine. So why is ESPN.com's Matt Willis going against conventional wisdom with his prediction for the PGA Championship?

PGA Championship Tee times

PGA Championship tee times

Jason Sobel's live blog

Our blogger on the scene at Turnberry, Jason Sobel, tracks all the happenings from the site of the 2009 British Open.

Jason Sobel's live blog

Our blogger on the scene at Bethpage Black, Jason Sobel, tracks all the happenings from the site of the 2009 U.S. Open in Farmingdale, N.Y.