Price makes major move in Senior Players Oct 12, 2008
- Nick Price is poised to end his drought on the Champions Tour in major fashion. Winless in 30 tries on the 50-and-over circuit, Price shot a bogey-free 66 Saturday to take a one-shot lead over D.A. Weibring after three rounds of the Senior Players Championship. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Blast from past: Crenshaw leads Senior Players Oct 11, 2008
Nick Price (66) and Mark OMeara (67) were among four players at 4 under. Crenshaw came into the tournament with only one top-10 finish in 2008 and ranked 48th on the money list. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Crenshaw is back in top form at Players Oct 11, 2008
Nick Price (66) and Mark O'Meara (67) were among four players at 4-under. Crenshaw came into the week with only one top-10 finish in 2008 and ranked 48th on the money list. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Villegas leads BMW Championship Sep 6, 2008
The public parking lot was wiped out by the rain, the tournament started a day late under gray conditions, and the gallery still turned out in strong numbers, a tribute to a golf-mad city that hasnt seen this caliber of play since the 1992 PGA Championship, won by Nick Price. 1. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Experts' Picks Sep 4, 2008
Since Nick Price -- the last man to win a pro event at Bellerive -- isn't in the field, let's go with Midwest native. is a St. Louis guy, and that has to count for something on a course the tour hasn't played since 1992. (ESPN -- Golf)
Bets During Games Are Fast-Growth Business: Joe Saumarez-Smith Sep 3, 2008
It was a play-off between Nick Price, Scott Simpson and Hale Irwin, and I thought, `People must want to bet on this. They're watching TV and everyone will have an opinion on it. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Lodi golfer living out dream at Pebble Beach Aug 29, 2008
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Harrington seizes his chance, PGA Aug 12, 2008
British Open champ wraps up rare double in majors. By Tod Leonard UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* Harrington takes historic PGA victory Aug 12, 2008
Harrington also joins Walter Hagen, Nick Price and Tiger Woods (2000 and 2006) as the only players to win both events in the same year. Garcia shot a two-under 68 and finished in a tie for second with third round leader Curtis (71) at the Oakland Hills Country Club course. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Padraig Harrington bags his third major title at Oakland Hills Aug 12, 2008
He also became the fourth player after Walter Hagen (1924), Nick Price (1994) and Tiger Woods (2000, 2006) to win the British Open and PGA Championship back-to-back. I think I was willing them into the hole at that stage, Harrington said of the crucial putts he holed down the stretch. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Harrington 1st European since '30 to win PGA Aug 11, 2008
The Irishman ended Europe's 78-year drought in the PGA Championship, and he joined Tiger Woods, Nick Price and Walter Hagen as the only players to win the final two majors in the same year. Woods did it twice, in 2000 and 2006. (CNN -- International)
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP / A CLASSIC REVISITED Harrington outlasts Garcia in major... Aug 11, 2008
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP / A CLASSIC REVISITED / Harrington outlasts Garcia in major again. Article:PGA CHAMPIONSHIP / A CLASSIC REVISITED / Harrington out:/c/a/2008/08/10/SPIL128N2D.DTL Article:PGA CHAMPIONSHIP / A CLASSIC REVISITED / Harrington out:/c/a/2008/08/10/SPIL128N2D.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Harrington wins second consecutive major Aug 11, 2008
" Harrington ended Europe's 78-year drought in the PGA Championship, and he joined Tiger Woods, Nick Price and Walter Hagen as the only players to win the final two majors in the same year. Woods did it twice, in 2000 and 2006. Harrington talked about going to another level after winning the British Open, and he wound up in a class to himself a month later. He is the first European to win consecutive majors, and now has won three of the last six. "That's Tiger-like, right there," Curtis said.... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Harrington ends drought Aug 11, 2008
Harrington also joins Walter Hagen, Nick Price and Tiger Woods (2000 and 2006) as the only players to win both events in the same year. "I like the fact no other European has won two majors consecutively," Harrington said. (iAfrica.com)
Harrington taking over majors Aug 11, 2008
Instead, 48 hours later, he joined Walter Hagen (1924), Nick Price (1994) and Woods (2000 and 2006) as the only players to win a British Open and PGA Championship in the same year. Perhaps more important, at least on the opposite side of the pond, he becomes the first European to win the final major of the season since Tommy Armour (whose grandson missed the cut in this one) in 1930. (Philadelphia Daily News)
Harrington triumphs Aug 11, 2008
Harrington also became the fourth player after Walter Hagen (1924), Nick Price (1994) and Tiger Woods (2000, 2006) to win the British Open and PGA Championship back-to-back. Spaniard Garcia, bidding for his first major title, bogeyed two of the last three holes for a 68 and a tie for second with Curtis (71). (India Times, India)
A send-off and celebration Aug 7, 2008
That summer Norman regained the top spot in the world rankings from Nick Price with a four-week stretch in which he won the Memorial, finished joint fourth at the Kemper Open, was second at the US Open, and won the Greater Hartford Open. Norman had a chance to extend his great play this week, but turned down a spot in the PGA Championship, indicating that he'd return to his life as a CEO and businessman. (Boston Globe)
Paddy says he is less stressed after British Open double Aug 7, 2008
Harrington believes he has a good chance of becoming the fourth player after Walter Hagen (1924), Nick Price (1994) and Tiger Woods (2000, 2006) to win the British Open and US PGA majors back-to-back. I think I will be ready, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Lehman returns to scene of heartbreak Aug 7, 2008
" Lehman closed 1996 with a victory in the Tour Championship. That put him at the top of the earnings list at $1,780,159, at the time a single-season record. He also collected the tour's Player of the Year award. Lehman was the 14th winner of the award in the 16 years dating to 1981. The only two-time winners in that time were Tom Watson in 1982 and 1984, and Nick Price in 1993 and 1994. Tiger Woods won his first major at the 1997 Masters (by 12 strokes) and also was the Player of the Year. It... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Weir keeping a third eye on the Wanamaker Aug 7, 2008
"It's a drill to help me trust my feel. I remember Nick Price saying that he saw the hole with a third eye once he looked back from the hole and hit his putt. I'm trying to do that.". Some golfers have putted in tournament rounds while looking at the hole, but Weir hasn't done that nor does he plan to this week. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Elshere tames broncs; Lockhart wins barrels Jul 28, 2008
Nick Price, of Russellville, Ark. stayed in first place in the bull riding with his 88. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Elshere moves to top of saddle bronc event Jul 27, 2008
Nick Price, of Russellville, Ark. stayed in first place in the bull riding with his 88 mark that he earned on Friday. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Tiger-free Open a hit with fans Jul 22, 2008
Next year s Open will be at Turnberry in Scotland in July, its first visit there since Nick Price beat Jesper Parnevik in 1994 with the 2010 tournament scheduled for St Andrews in what will be the 150th anniversary of the staging of the first Open. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Cubs edge Mets; Marlins' Cook has four hits Jul 20, 2008
Nick Price tossed a gem as he went the distance, allowing two runs on six hits. He also had two hits at the plate. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
10 years ago, O'Meara ruled Open and Masters Jul 15, 2008
O'Meara joined Nick Price and Nick Faldo as the only players in the 1990s to win two majors in one year. "That was a dream year, obviously," O'Meara said last month at the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
BRITISH OPEN AT ROYAL BIRKDALEMark O'Meara's major coup Jul 15, 2008
O'Meara joined Nick Price and Nick Faldo as the only players in the 1990s to win two majors in one year. "That was a dream year, obviously," O'Meara said last month in San Diego, standing outside the scoring area after the second round of the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Past Champions Jul 13, 2008
Peter OosterhuisNick Price. Royal Troon. (ESPN -- Golf)
Edelson set to represent his state on world stage Jul 13, 2008
The event has been won in the past by the biggest names in the sport, including Notah Begay, Brandie Burton, Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson, Corey Pavin, Pat Perez, Joan Pitcock, Nick Price, Kim Shipman, Craig Stadler, David Toms and Tiger Woods. To makes things even more interesting, Torrey Pines, the course that hosts this year's event was showcased a month ago as the site of the U.S. Open, which came down to a thrilling playoff between Woods and relative unknown Rocco Mediate. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Scores, standings, schedules, etc. Jul 1, 2008
Nick Price 11 $747,164 9. Lonnie Nielsen 15 $702,75910. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Win puts Perry on road to Ryder Cup Jun 30, 2008
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Perry wins Buick again Jun 30, 2008
Roberts goes wire-to wire: Loren Roberts shot a 3-under 68 to cap a one-stroke victory over Nick Price and Lonnie Nielsen in the Commerce Bank Championship at East Meadow, N.Y.. Roberts, who led wire-to-wire in his first Champions Tour win of the season, had 12-under 201 to give him his eighth title on the over-50 circuit, matching his total from his PGA Tour career. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Roberts gets first Champions win of the year Jun 30, 2008
2007 champion Lonnie Nielsen shot a 66 and tied for second place with Nick Price, who fired a 65 on Sunday. The pair finished at 11-under 202. (Anchorage Daily News)
Roberts wins for first time this year Jun 30, 2008
Nick Price matched the tournament's low round with a 6-under 65 and finished tied for second at 11-under with defending champion Lonnie Nielsen, who had a closing 66. Sluman (66) and Gene Jones (67) were another stroke back at the 7,072-yard Red Course at Eisenhower Park. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Perry pulls out victory at Buick Jun 30, 2008
"ALSO SUNDAYCOMMERCE BANK CHAMPIONSHIP: Loren Roberts won for the first time this season, shooting a 3-under 68 to cap a wire-to-wire, one-stroke victory over Nick Price and Lonnie Nielsen in the Commerce Bank Championship in East Meadow, N.Y.Roberts had three second-place finishes on the Champions Tour this year, including last week to Jeff Sluman, but his 12-under 201 total gave him his eighth title on the over-50 circuit, matching his total from his PGA Tour career.Price matched the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Third & Short for June 30 Jun 30, 2008
EAST MEADOW, N.Y. -- Loren Roberts won for the first time this year, shooting a 3-under 68 to cap a wire-to-wire, one-stroke victory over Nick Price and Lonnie Nielsen in the Commerce Bank Championship. Wire reports. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Three-putt saves Perry Jun 30, 2008
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Van Pelt gets chance to shine at Buick Jun 28, 2008
Defending champion Lonnie Nielsen was among five players at 67, while former PGA Tour stars Ben Crenshaw and Nick Price were in a group of nine another stroke back. European - David Lynn shot a 6-under 65, making a birdie with a bunker shot on the last hole, to share a two-stroke lead with Pablo Larrazabal (70) after the second round of the French Open in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. (Boston Globe)
Loren Roberts shoots 65 to lead at Eisenhower Red Jun 28, 2008
Defending champion Lonnie Nielsen was among five players at 67, while former PGA Tour stars Ben Crenshaw and Nick Price were in a group of nine, another stroke back. Twelve players finished at 69. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
This week on Tour Jun 26, 2008
Field: Headliners - Peter Jacobsen, Tom Kite, Nick Price, Jerry Pate. Area players entered - David Eger, Morris Hatalsky and Leonard Thompson of Ponte Vedra Beach. (Florida Times-Union)
Mediate not bothered by Miller's comments Jun 24, 2008
Mediate and his teammate, Brandt Senedker, shot a 9-under 62 to tie for second place in the first round with three other pairs - Paul Goydos and Tim Herron, Billy Andrade and Davis Love III and Charles Howell with Nick Price. The pair of Bubba Watson and Camilo Villegas shot a 10-under 61 to grab the first-round lead. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rocco Mediate unlikely to join elite company against Tiger Woods Jun 16, 2008
The three players to have beaten Woods in a play-off were Billy Mayfair, at the 1998 Nissan Open, Nick Price, at the 1998 Nedbank Challenge in South Africa, and Padraig Harrington, at the 2006 Dunlop Phoenix tournament in Japan. It is hard to imagine Mediate joining them. (Times Online)
The stars will be out for golf championship Jun 15, 2008
He, along with Isao Aoki, Tom Kite, Gary Player, Nick Price, and Curtis Strange, are all members of the World Golf Hall of Fame, and it's rare to have that many in a single tournament. Another World Golf Hall-of-Famer - Ray Floyd - was in the field, but withdrew recently due to continuing knee problems. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Leonard wins on 2nd hole of playoff Jun 10, 2008
Divots: Leonard is the fifth multiple winner in Memphis, joining Dave Hill (four), Lee Trevino (three), Nick Price (two) and David Toms (two). Leonard is 2-4 in playoffs, while Immelman is 0-2. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Superintendent happy Glen Oaks dodged weather damage Jun 7, 2008
We were following Nick Price around and he should have won it, but he just couldn t make a putt. The greens here can be deceiving, and they always have challenging pin placements in the tournament. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Not much quiet diplomacy Jun 5, 2008
Neil Johnson heads the cricket list, Lindsay Carlisle the hockey, Nick Price the golf the sense of sporting fraternity between two African neighbours is well established. All of which only adds to the sense of madness that underlines the wave of hatred scorching across South Africa. (iAfrica.com)
Thrice is nice for Kenny Perry Memorial winner eyes Ryder Jun 2, 2008
Second-round leader Nick Price bogeyed his final hole and finished third with a final-round 69 and 8-under 205. Joey Sindelar was fourth at 7-under, and seven players tied for fifth at 6-under 207. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Haas stays hot, repeats as Principal Charity winner Jun 2, 2008
Overnight-leader and World Golf Hall of Famer Nick Price managed a two-under 69 to end alone in third at eight-under-par 205. Price could have forced a playoff with a birdie at the last, but instead three-putted for a closing bogey to end two back. (Anchorage Daily News)
Haas rallies past Price to win Champions event Jun 2, 2008
Second-round leader Nick Price bogeyed his final hole and finished third with a final-round 69 and 8-under 205 total. Joey Sindelar was fourth at 7-under, and seven players tied for fifth at 6-under 207. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Goggin leads Memorial by 3 Jun 1, 2008
Champions - Nick Price shot a 5-under 66 for a one-shot lead after the second round of the Principal Charity Classic in West Des Moines, Iowa. Ladies' European - Michelle Wie shot a 2-under 70 in the third round of the Ladies German Open in Munich to fall seven strokes behind leader Amy Wang, who had a course-record 63. (Boston Globe)
Aussie opens up lead in pursuit of first win Jun 1, 2008
Briefly: Nick Price shot a 5-under 66 and took a one-shot lead after the second round of the Principal Charity Classic on the Champions Tour in West Des Moines, Iowa. Six players, including Bobby Wadkins and Mark McNulty, are in second. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Price in position for first Champions victory Jun 1, 2008
Nick Price grabs one-stroke lead after second round of Principal Charity Classic - Wire Services - Golf- nbcsports ... Nick Price grabs one-stroke lead after second round of Principal Charity Classic ... WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -Nick Price shot a 5-under 66 to take a one-shot lead after the second round of the Principal Charity Classic and get back in position for his first Champions Tour victory on Saturday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gustafson cruises to six-stroke lead Jun 1, 2008
ALSO SATURDAYCHAMPIONS TOUR: Nick Price shot a 5-under 66 and took a one-shot lead after the second round of the Principal Charity Classic in West Des Moines, Iowa. Price enters the final round at Glen Oaks Country Club with a 6-under 136 total. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Golf Roundup: Goggin weathers test at Memorial Jun 1, 2008
Principal Charity Classic: Nick Price shot a 5-under 66 to take a one-shot lead after the second round of the Principal Charity Classic in the Championship Tour event in West Des Moines, Iowa. Price enters the final round at Glen Oaks Country Club at 6 under, one shot ahead of a group that includes Bobby Wadkins, Mark McNulty and Lonnie Nielsen. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Haas back at Principal with shot at points, money lead May 31, 2008
So will Nick Price, who withdrew after the first round last week at Oak Hill. Price had posted five straight top-10s before the Senior PGA, including a tie for second at the FedEx Kinko s Classic in early May. (Charles City Press, IO)
Hot Haas has shot at Champions points, money lead May 30, 2008
"It's a good sign when you don't think you've played well, and you're there. But it's also the point that, maybe your game actually is coming back where you're not giving yourself enough credit for what you've done.''Jeff Sluman, playing his first full season on the 50-and-over circuit, will be seeking his first Champions Tour win. So will Nick Price, who withdrew after the first round last week at Oak Hill.Price had posted five straight top-10s before the Senior PGA, including a tie for second... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Champions Tour Statistics May 20, 2008
7 (tie), Lonnie Nielsen and Nick Price, 70 ... 7 (tie), Nick Price and Loren Roberts, 4. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
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)
Creamer makes amends May 5, 2008
Nick Price (75) tied for second with Scott Hoch (69) and Tim Simpson (70). European - Peter Lawrie shot a 5-under 67 then made par on the second playoff hole to win the Spanish Open in Seville after Ignacio Garrido's approach shot rolled into the water. (Boston Globe)
Price in position for first Champions Tour win May 4, 2008
Marc Feldman / Getty ImagesNick Price salutes the gallery on the 18th hole during the second round of the FedEx Kinko's Classicon Saturday ... LAKEWAY, Texas - Nick Price moved a step closer to his first Champions Tour victory, shooting a 5-under 67 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the FedEx Kinko's Classic. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Creamer pulling away May 4, 2008
ALSO SATURDAYFEDEX KINKO'S CLASSIC: Nick Price moved a step closer to his first Champions Tour victory, shooting a 5-under 67 to take a two-stroke lead into the final round at Lakeway, Texas. Price had a tournament-record 12-under 132 total on The Hills Country Club course. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fire blanks Revolution May 4, 2008
Nick Price moved a step closer to his first Champions Tour victory, shooting a 5-under 67 to take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the FedEx Kinko's Classic in Lakeway, Texas. NHL. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Players Championship facts May 4, 2008
Last modified 5/4/2008 - 12:21 am Originally created 050408. Where: TPC Sawgrass Players Stadium Course (par-72, 7,215 yards, architect, Pete Dye). (Florida Times-Union)
Mickelson fades in N.C. May 3, 2008
Price grabs lead: Nick Price shot a season-best 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead over fellow major champion Mark O'Meara after the first round of the Champions Tour's FedEx Kinko's Classic in Lakeway, Texas. Defending champion Scott Hoch was two strokes back at 67 along with D.A. Weibring, Fred Funk, Denis Watson and Tom McKnight. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Price leads Champions'tourney in Texas May 3, 2008
LAKEWAY, Texas (AP) -Nick Price shot a season-best 7-under 65 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over fellow major champion Mark O'Meara after the first round of the Champions Tour's FedEx Kinko's Classic. "I'm starting to play a little better. I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel,'' said Price, winless on the 50-and-over tour.Defending champion Scott Hoch was two strokes back at 67 along with D.A. Weibring, Fred Funk, Denis Watson and Tom McKnight.advertisementPrice made 15... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Price up by one at FedEx Kinko's Classic May 3, 2008
ESPN - Price leads FedEx Kinko's Classic after 7-under 65 - Golf. Price leads FedEx Kinko's Classic after 7-under 65 - Golf. (ESPN -- Golf)
