Stanford gets back into LPGA win column Sep 15, 2008
Fred Couples (72) and John Daly (77) finished 16 and 20 shots behind Karlsson, respectively. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Finch and Lucquin share lead in Germany Sep 12, 2008
Fred Couples and John Daly started strong but faded. Couples (75) made an eagle on his first hole and a birdie on his second. (CNN -- International)
Ryder Cup stars savour final warm-up Sep 11, 2008
Another former winner, Retief Goosen of South Africa, is in the line-up, along with major champions Fred Couples and John Daly of the US, Australian Stuart Appleby and Swede Daniel Chopra. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Carlsbad golf shirt maker Ashworth may seek new ownership Sep 11, 2008
SCOTT HALLERAN / Getty Images PGA tour member Fred Couples sported an Ashworth shirt during a round at the FBR Open last winter. The Carlsbad company lost nearly $10 million in the third quarter. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Stories aplenty in the latest edition Sep 4, 2008
Adam Scott, Fred Couples, Charley Hoffman, Camilo Villegas, and Anthony Kim did not hesitate to slip on the belt. Kim went even further - to the highest bidder at an auction that will benefit IFF, the 23-year-old two-time winner will play a round of golf with a foursome. (Boston Globe)
Notebook: Couples not in Skins Game Sep 3, 2008
"If somebody is going to make fun of me, I'll say, 'Hey, instead of laughing at me, why don't you tell me the correct way of saying it?' And I got better.''---LOWERING THE BOOM-BOOM: The four-man field for the LG Skins Game was announced last week, and the biggest news was who would not be playing at Indian Wells over Thanksgiving weekend.How can there be a Skins Game without Fred Couples?Couples is playfully known as the "King of the Silly Season,'' especially the Skins Game ... "We got to the... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Poulter disputes that he's already chosen one Aug 29, 2008
Notable pairings for today's first round: Padraig Harrington draws the 8:22 slot at No. 1 alongside Jerry Kelly and Hunter Mahan; Scott will be with Paul Goydos and Mark Wilson from No. 10 at 7:48; J.B. Holmes puts his long-ball game into play at 12:44 from the first tee with Mike Weir and Trevor Immelman; and for your late-afternoon viewing, Fred Couples and Lee Janzen go out as a two-ball at 1:53. Master strokeIt isn't often a marquee name with the stature of Anthony Kim can turn to one of his... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
On Tour, these quirks keep the ball rolling Aug 29, 2008
Ever see Fred Couples come walking out of the locker room or onto the practice range. He spreads his arm and stretches out like he's about to take flight. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Mediate sets a Shootout date Aug 27, 2008
Mediate joins a long list of former Shootout headliners that includes Lee Trevino, Annika Sorenstam, John Daly, Fred Couples, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Fuzzy Zoeller, Arnold Palmer and Nancy Lopez. The Save Mart Shootout is a two-day event featuring PGA and LPGA pros paired with amateurs in a best-ball format. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Developers aim to repeat success in Holly Springs Aug 27, 2008
Chapel Ridge in Pittsboro will feature a Fred Couples signature course opening in October. Hasentree in northern Wake County will be built around an 18-hole course designed by Tom Fazio. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Jones basks in golden glow on cloud 59 Aug 24, 2008
ON OCTOBER 8 in San Francisco, it will be The Terminator meets The Great White Shark - plus Fred Couples. Even though the 2009 Presidents Cup is 13 months away, a media conference is being held for Greg Norman, captain of the International team, and his US counterpart, Couples. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Notes: Harrington a major champ, motivational speaker Aug 20, 2008
"They want Greg Normans and Fred Couples and Tiger Woods. They don't want guys you've never heard of.''Vijay Singh argued for golf in the Olympics by measuring it against another sport."They have horses in the Olympics,'' he said. "It's supposed to be a human sport, yet there's equestrians going on there. I think golf would be a great thing for the Olympics.''---DIVOTS: Padraig Harrington had a 71.18 scoring average in the majors, the lowest by nearly a full stroke among the 11 who made the cut... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hennick headed to Nationwide event Aug 19, 2008
Guys I like to watch are Bubba Watson and classy guys like Davis Love III and Fred Couples. HJ: What is your strength. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
On the Fringe: Garcia’s majors woes compares with Mickelson Aug 13, 2008
Fred Couples was 32 when he won his only major at the 1992 Masters, Davis Love III was 33 when he finally won a major at the 1997 PGA Championship and Corey Pavin was 36 when he shed the label as best without a major in the 1995 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. A major is coming for Garcia. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Azinger insists Ryder Cup not empty just yet for Austin Aug 9, 2008
Also missing the cut were Choi, Fred Couples, Rich Beem, Nick O'Hern, Darren Clarke, Stewart Cink, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Stephen Ames, Chad Campbell, Davis Love, Scott Verplank, Westwood, and Vijay Singh, who has missed out on weekend play in consecutive major championships for the first time since 1994-95. Cink has missed two straight cuts in the majors for the first time in his career. (Boston Globe)
PGA: Holmes Leads After Two Rounds Aug 9, 2008
Chad Campbell, Adam Scott, K.J. Choi, Stephen Ames, Fred Couples, Zach Johnson, Darren Clarke and Stewart Cink all missed the cut, which was 8 over par. Copyright 2008 by. (Click2Houston, TX)
Major reasons to watch PGA Aug 8, 2008
"With all the players who are here, I could sit down and draw up a list of 100 incredible stories if any one of them were about to unfold here. You never know if it's going to be Fred Couples, at 48 years old, comes out of nowhere and wins a major in the twilight of his career or if we're going to have the same kind of intense competitive [finish] like we had down the stretch [last week] at Firestone.". CBS will broadcast second-round highlights with Nantz and analyst David Feherty tonight... (Boston Globe)
TELUS Reports Second Quarter Results Aug 8, 2008
The five highest bidders were given the opportunity to caddie at Predator Ridge June 16-17 for PGA golf stars Mike Weir who represented Canada, Fred Couples - United States, Greg Norman - Australia, Colin Montgomerie - Scotland, and rising young star Camilo Villegas who represented Colombia. The TELUS Skins Game raised $185,000 for the hospital foundation this year, which was increased to $250,000 by TELUS and its team members. (Canada Newswire)
PGA Championship tee times: First and second round Aug 2, 2008
Adam Scott, Ernie Els, Fred Couples. 2:05 p.m., 8:55 a.m.. (ESPN -- Golf)
'Young Guns' highlight inaugural Kiwi Challenge Jul 29, 2008
Designed by Orlando-based architect David Harman, Kauri Cliffs hosted the 2003 Shell Wonderful World of Golf, a match pitting New Zealander Michael Campbell against the popular Fred Couples. Kauri Cliffs, which was named the Best New International Course by Golf Digest in 2001, features 15 holes that view the Pacific Ocean, and by view, you can see 50 miles of the northern New Zealand coastline. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bernhard Langer defies age to play as well as he did 25 years ago Jul 26, 2008
"We always root and cheer for each other when one of the over 50s is up there with the young boys. I think it will happen more as the likes of Vijay Singh and Fred Couples and a bunch of other guys who can play, reach 50. There's no reason why a 50 or 53-year-old couldn't win a tournament on the regular Tour or compete with the guys on certain courses.". Langer trails Vaughan, who left the course for treatment on a knee problem - maybe another injured golfer is going to win aMajor tournament -... (Glasgow Daily Record)
18th hole at Glen Abbey is a strong finisher Jul 26, 2008
Eight years later, David Frost needed four at the end to beat Fred Couples. His 5-wood shot from 240 yards finished 30 feet from the hole. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
PRO TOURS AT A GLANCE Jul 24, 2008
Of note: Furyk and Vijay Singh are in the field along with Weir, fellow Canadian star Stephen Ames, Anthony Kim, Fred Couples, Retief Goosen, Scott Verplank, and Camilo Villegas. LPGA TOUR/LADIES EUROPEAN Event: Evian MastersSite: Evian (France) Masters Golf Club (6,347 yards, par 72). (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Furyk takes aim at three-peat Jul 24, 2008
July 23, 2008 at 7:10 PM EDT. OAKVILLE, Ontario Jim Furyk has his sights set high at rain-soaked Glen Abbey in his bid for a third straight Canadian Open title. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Norman gets another shot at Augusta National Jul 23, 2008
He and Fred Couples are the captains for next year's Presidents Cup, set to unfold in October 2009 at Harding Park. Norman plans to spend more time watching PGA Tour action in the year ahead, to gather knowledge on prospective players for his International team. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Curtis in contention for a second British Open title Jul 20, 2008
"Don't know anything about him," said Love that day, and even Fred Couples conceded, "I didn't know if he was an American or not.". Since then, people have come to know Curtis. (Boston Globe)
Career opportunity Jul 17, 2008
Answer: Lehman, Bernhard Langer, Fred Couples, David Duval. Question: Who are some of the 12 players who have been ranked No. 1 in the world rankings since its inception in 1986. (CBS News)
Par-3 tourney back for '09? Jul 13, 2008
The U.S. team will be captained by Fred Couples, while the International team will be captained by Greg Norman. The potential date or the players involved is unclear, but Smith said he is working to secure sponsorship. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Hometown playerleads AT&T National Jul 4, 2008
Fred Couples, who took over Woods duties as host on Wednesday during opening ceremonies, shot a 71. Another big improvement were the greens, which were criticized last year as too bumpy. (MSNBC -- Sports)
PGA Tour begins new era with drug testing Jul 3, 2008
The hallway in the clubhouse at Congressional winds past photos of presidents who belonged to the club, newspaper clippings of Ken Venturis courageous victory in the 1964 U.S. Open, magazine articles of Fred Couples and Ken Venturi winning their first PGA Tour events. It leads to an elevator, which takes players to the third floor to be tested for drugs. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Canadian Open stocks up on local talent Jul 1, 2008
International competitors scheduled to play include Fred Couples, Chris DiMarco, Retief Goosen, Boo Weekley and two-time defending champion Jim Furyk. Who's in the field - and out - seems to be a source of anxiety for golf fans and observers every year, but Weir said it's time to put the issue to rest. (Globe and Mail)
Mickelson returning to Skins Game Jun 21, 2008
Mickelsons last appearance was in 2003, when he finished third with five skins and $170,000 behind Fred Couples and Annika Sorenstam. ALSO ON THIS STORY. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Norman makes big money with big putt Jun 17, 2008
American golfer Fred Couples, left, along with Australian golfer Greg Norman watch the tee shot on the seventh hole at the Telus World Skins golf tournament at Predator Ridge in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada ... Fred Couples, making his ninth appearance in the Canadian event, lived up to his reputation as "King of the Skins" with a 60-foot putt worth two skins on the second hole. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Shark sinks $100,000 putt to win at World Skins Game Jun 17, 2008
Fred Couples, making his ninth appearance in the Canadian event, lived up to his reputation as King of the Skins with a 60-foot putt worth two skins on the second hole. It's always good to take something home, said Couples after adding $29,340 to more than $5 million in career Skins Game winnings on both side of the border. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Nominations being accepted for Hall of Fame Jun 17, 2008
Fred Couples, making his ninth appearance in the Canadian event, lived up to his reputation as "King of the Skins" with a 60-foot putt worth two skins on the second hole. All rights reserved. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
With wobbly Tiger, Open is a new ballgame Jun 8, 2008
"What he's going to do is screw the U.S. Open up for everyone else," Fred Couples said that day. But that was before Woods had surgery on his left knee two days after the Masters, his second such surgery in five years. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Silva mettle put on display Jun 5, 2008
Amateurs Kevin Tway and Kyle Stanley joined their more heralded competitors in advancing, but the same cannot be said for Fred Couples, Chris DiMarco, Nick O'Hern, J.J. Henry, Tom Lehman, and James Driscoll as they all failed to make it through. They weren't alone, because Billy Andrade missed out in Rosewell, Ga. (Boston Globe)
Love makes his 18th consecutive U.S. Open Jun 3, 2008
Fred Couples and several other PGA Tour players werent nearly so fortunate. Loves streak of 70 consecutive majors ended when he failed to qualify for the Masters, and there were no guarantees he would play in the next major until he followed a 72 at Brookside with a 5-under 66 at the tougher Ohio State Scarlet Course to become one of 23 players at the sectional qualifier to earn a trip to Torrey Pines. (MSNBC -- Sports)
U.S. Open: Love in field; Couples out Jun 3, 2008
Fred Couples and several other PGA Tour players didn't ... Fred Couples, Scottsdale, Ariz. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Love qualifies for 18th straight Open Jun 3, 2008
Fred Couples and several other PGA Tour players weren't nearly so fortunate. Couples, who had said this might be the last time he tries to qualify, opened with a 69 at Brookside, but a 72 on the Scarlet kept him out of the playoff by two shots. (News & Observer -- Sports)
U.S. Open joy for Love and Beem Jun 3, 2008
Former major champions Davis Love III and Rich Beem had cause to celebrate on Monday while fellow Americans Fred Couples and Tom Lehman missed out on booking places at next week's U.S. Open. Big-hitting Love failed to qualify for this year's Masters but was among 21 players in a field of 140 at Brookside Golf & Country Club and Scarlet Golf Club in Columbus, Ohio who secured spots. (International Herald Tribune)
Memorial results Jun 3, 2008
Fred Couples (67), $16,046 72-71-77-75-295. Ben Curtis (67), $16,046 76-72-71-76-295. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Golf Tips: Working on your timing Jun 3, 2008
The classic gradually accelerated swing of the legendary three-time PGA Champion Sam Sneed is still revered by players today, especially when it is compared to those known for their own smooth timing -- such as the swings of Ernie Els, Fred Couples and Annika Sorenstam. Players who choose to accelerate in a quicker sequence have swings that look like they explode through the shot. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
U.S. Open Qualifying: Locals taking their best shots Jun 2, 2008
He will play in Columbus, Ohio, at two sites (Brookside Country Club and Ohio State's Scarlet Course), hoping to land one of the 22 spots available in a field of 144 players that includes many of the PGA Tour players who are not exempt into the U.S. Open, including Davis Love III and Fred Couples. "It's one of those things, you just got to go out and play," said Smith, one of the area's top amateur players and a member at Wildwood Country Club. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
This could be it for Couples and U.S. Open May 31, 2008
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) -At the age of 48, Fred Couples knows his days among the elite players in the world are dwindling. Not much longer will he be able to fight his balky back, not to mention a long list of players half his age. (MSNBC -- Sports)
SEATTLE P-I: Feenstra would rather teach than tackle the PGA Tour May 20, 2008
Feenstra returns to Glendale on the 30th anniversary of Fred Couples' state open victory, which the Seattle prodigy used as a steppingstone to an abbreviated college career at Houston and a full-blown dive into the PGA Tour. The lasting image of Couples at Glendale is an endearing one, with the then-teenager playing in tennis shoes and outdriving all the older guys. (Wwuvikings.com)
NOTEBOOK: Wind creates confusion at No. 17 May 12, 2008
- Early in the day, Fred Couples missed a putt on No. 18. "Watch this putt," Miller said. (Florida Times-Union)
Goyodos take his first 54-hole lead at TPC May 11, 2008
Fred Couples didnt make a birdie until the 11th hole and shot 77, taking himself out of the tournament. Ernie Els was 4 over through his first four holes to return a 74, but he was still eight behind. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Otto leads by 4 at Italian Open May 11, 2008
The Players Championship. Date: May 8-11, 2008NBC air times: Sat. (MSNBC -- Sports)
TPC notebook: Kim fades from contention May 11, 2008
"I'm making great swings. I know if I tone it back a little bit, I'll be fine.''---TOUGH FINISH: The par-4 18th has been called one of the toughest finishing holes on tour. It looked every bit the part Saturday.The 462-yard hole with water running along the entire left side yielded just one birdie in the third round. And that came when Fred Couples chipped in from 41 feet."The thing is almost a par 5, even though it's short,'' defending champion Phil Mickelson said. "It's more difficult than 16,... (MSNBC -- Sports)
No age restictions at Players Championship May 11, 2008
Fred Couples, another elder, had kept up with the gang until a 41 on the front nine derailed him. From 2 under he had plummeted to 4 over and still falling. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Kim dealing with bad rounds better May 11, 2008
For three days in a row, two-time Players champion Fred Couples has hit tee shots right on the par-4 18th hole. In all three cases, he carved miracle shots out of the rough, over and through trees to play the tournament's difficult closing hole at 2 under. (Florida Times-Union)
Karlsson cruising in Italy; Daly 11 back May 10, 2008
Karlsson shoots course record at Italian Open to take lead after 2nd round - Wire Services - Golf- nbcsports. Karlsson shoots course record at Italian Open to take lead after 2nd round. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brother dies in plane crash, Maggert leaves TPC May 10, 2008
Barry Maggert was flying his small plane to his son's college graduation. The Players Championship. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Perry shows experience still packs a wallop May 10, 2008
Anthony Kim (22), Boo Weekley (34) and Fred Couples (48) are in the hunt, too. All are trying to dethrone defending champion Phil Mickelson (37) and win the first-place prize of $1. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Results worldwide May 10, 2008
Leading first round scores (USA unless stated): 66: Sergio Garcia (Spa), 68: Paul Goydos, Kenny Perry; 69: Steve Elkington (Aus), Niclas Fasth (Swe), Todd Hamilton, Ian Poulter (Bri), Heath Slocum; 70: Angel Cabrera (Arg), Fred Couples, Ben Crane, Miguel Angel Jimenez (Spa), Anthony Kim, Troy Matteson, John Merrick, Phil Mickelson, Jose Maria Olazabal (Spa), Brett Quigley, Kevin Stadler, Nicholas Thompson, D.J. Trahan, Boo Weekley. 71: Aaron Baddeley (Aus), Soren Hansen (Den), Mike Weir (Can);... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
one-shot lead May 10, 2008
Palm City s Briny Baird had his second consecutive 71 to move into a seventh-place tie with two-time Players champion Fred Couples (72), former champ Stephen Ames (68) and Ben Crane (72). Defending champion Phil Mickelson had a 73, but is just five back along with Ernie Els as Lefty tries to become the first repeat winner. (The Palm Beach Post)
Perry leads TPC by one May 10, 2008
And no wonder that even a guy who is in his 25th appearance here, 48-year-old Fred Couples, shook his head. "Every shot you hit is tough. There aren't any easy ones," said Couples, whose 72 -142 has him at 2 under, tied for seventh with five others, including Craig Stadler. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Kraft catches a break on No. 17 May 10, 2008
Among those who made the cut is two-time champion Fred Couples (1984, 1996), who's at 2 under, four strokes behind leader Kenny Perry. "If it [the wind] blows like this for two more rounds, no one knows what they're going to shoot," Couples said. (Florida Times-Union)
It's shaping up to be a big golf weekend at The Players May 10, 2008
The most-veteran participant is 1984 and 1996 Players champion Fred Couples, with 24 past appearances. He is followed by Bernhard Langer and Davis Love III, who both have 22. (Florida Times-Union)
With 70, Mickelson in comfort zone May 9, 2008
Playing in his 25th Players Championship, Fred Couples, 48, shot 2-under 70 to get into a tie for ninth. "I don't feel as good as I did earlier in the year," said the two-time winner here, "but I feel better than I have in a long time. It's coming to an end, though. Another Memorial [Tournament, at the end of May] and then I'll be in the pits.". (Boston Globe)
Garcia Leads Field At Players Championship May 9, 2008
He was in a tie with a large group that included Fred Couples and Angel Cabrera. The tournament is being played without the winners of the past two major championships. (Click2Houston, TX)
Couples is back, and in contention May 9, 2008
Fred Couples returned to the TPC Sawgrass Players Stadium Course for the first time in two years Thursday and shot a 2-under-par 70 that easily could have been in the 60s, given how well he hit the ball. "The golf course is playable," said Couples, who won The Players Championship in 1984 and 1996 and is making his 25th appearance in the tournament. (Florida Times-Union)
Kim basking in glow of first win May 8, 2008
blazer, with a gaudy, diamond necklace spelling AK draped around his neck, Kim walked through the doors of a restaurant and saw Phil Mickelson, Fred Couples and NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson. He received a standing ovation that lasted five minutes. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Can Lefty repeat at TPC Sawgrass? May 8, 2008
Past champions feature the power of Tiger Woods, Greg Norman and Fred Couples, the accuracy off the tee of Calvin Peete, grinders like Tom Kite, Lee Janzen and Justin Leonard, the pure ball striking of Nick Price, the short game of Phil Mickelson. It suits good players, Paul Goydos concluded Wednesday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
