Lefty: Golf needs Tiger back sooner than later Nov 12, 2008
The reason why we all want Tiger back is because he drives the game of golf, said Mickelson, who plays the Singapore Open this week after losing his world number two ranking to Sergio Garcia in Shanghai on Monday. He drives television ratings, the sponsors need him in their events and the fans turn out to see him, so we need him back as soon as possible. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Garcia sets sights on Tiger and marriage Nov 11, 2008
SHANGHAI: Amid the jubilation of his HSBC Champions victory here yesterday, Spaniard Sergio Garcia declared that he was eyeing the world number one ranking and possibly even a celebrity wedding ... Sensitive champ: Sergio Garcia (left) consoling Oliver Wilson after defeating him in a playoff to win the HSBC Champions Monday in Shanghai. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Garcia moves to No. 2 in rankings Nov 11, 2008
Sergio Garcia won the rain-delayed HSBC Champions in Shanghai, China, to take the No. 2 spot in the world rankings behind Tiger Woods, beating Oliver Wilson with a birdie on the second hole of a playoff Monday. The Spanish star made a 7-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th the only hole used for the playoff at Sheshan Golf Club after the Englishman missed a 10-footer. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Irish women are No. 1 in soccer tournament Nov 11, 2008
Sergio Garcia won the rain-delayed HSBC Champions to take the No. 2 spot in the world ranking behind Tiger Woods, beating Oliver Wilson with a birdie on the second hole of a playoff in Shanghai, China. MISCELLANOUS. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
World, U.S. and European rankings Nov 11, 2008
(3) Sergio Garcia (Spain) 8 ... Sergio Garcia (Spain) $4,858,224 ... Sergio Garcia (Spain) 650,383 euros. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Oliver asks for more as Ogilvy leads a chasing pack Nov 10, 2008
A daunting pack - American Phil Mickelson, Spain's Sergio Garcia and Sweden's Henrik Stenson - lurks at 10-under. On a cold, windy day at the Sheshan International Golf Club, talented young South African Charl Schwartzel shot the lowest score of the round, a 67 that put him tied for sixth alongside Adam Scott (71) at eight-under. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Garcia wins HSBC Champions in playoff, earns No. 2 world ranking Nov 10, 2008
Spain's Sergio Garcia poses with the trophy after winning the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan Golf Club in Shanghai. Garcia birdied the second playoff hole to beat Oliver Wilson. (USA Today -- Sports)
Garcia nets world No. 2 with HSBC victory Nov 10, 2008
ESPN - Sergio Garcia beats Oliver Wilson on second playoff hole to become world's No. 2 player ... Sergio Garcia beats Oliver Wilson on second playoff hole to become world's No. 2 player. (ESPN -- Golf)
Golf: Wilson just misses out on win Nov 10, 2008
SHANGHAI, China --- Oliver Wilson, a three-time All-American at Augusta State, finished runner-up for the eighth time on the European Tour, losing on the second playoff hole at the HSBC Champions in China to Sergio Garcia. Garcia, the No. 3 player in the world, sank a 15-foot birdie putt from the back fringe of the 18th green to win for the second time in three events and deliver Wilson his fourth career playoff loss. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Wilson 16 holes from first big victory Nov 10, 2008
Sergio Garcia and Henrik Stenson both had even-par 72s and both managed three final-round holes, finishing the day at 10-under and 9-under respectively ... Sergio Garcia, Spain 66-68-72-206. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
GOLF ROUNDUP: Love's 20th victory earns lifetime shot (Today) Nov 10, 2008
Sergio Garcia (10 under) and Henrik Stenson (9 under) had 72s. Mizuno Classic: Shin Ji-yai won in Shima, Japan, for her second LPGA Tour title and ninth international victory of the year, shooting a 5-under 67 for a 15-under 201 total to easily hold off Mayu Hattori (67). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sergio Garcia wins HSBC Champions Nov 10, 2008
SHANGHAI: Spain's Sergio Garcia won the rain-disrupted HSBC Champions after a playoff against Britain's Oliver Wilson on Monday to overtake Phil Mickelson as world number two. The 28-year-old, who carded a final round four-under-par 68 to finish the tournament at 14-under alongside Wilson, slotted home a seven-foot birdie putt while his rival could only manage a par five on his third go at the 18th. (India Times, India)
Wilson 16 holes from HSBC Champions title Nov 9, 2008
Sergio Garcia (10 under) and Henrik Stenson (9 under) had 72s. "Anytime you're in the lead, it's got to be the best place to be," said Wilson, who teamed up with Stenson in the Ryder Cup to beat a team of Mickelson and Anthony Kim in foursomes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Golf Capsules Nov 9, 2008
Sergio Garcia (10 under) and Henrik Stenson (9 under) had 72s. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Oliver Wilson leads HSBC Nov 9, 2008
That put him one shot ahead of Australia's Geoff Ogilvy (70) and two ahead of American Phil Mickelson (70), Sweden's Henrik Stenson (72) and Spain's Sergio Garcia (72). Australia's Adam Scott (71) and South Africa's Charl Schwartzel (67) were four shots off the pace. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sunny Outlook Nov 9, 2008
ESPN - Sergio Garcia, Henrik Stenson share second-round HSBC Champions lead ... Sergio Garcia, Henrik Stenson share second-round HSBC Champions lead. (ESPN -- Golf)
* Garcia shoots 68 to catch first-round leader Stenson Nov 9, 2008
AFP, SHANGHAI Spanish sensation Sergio Garcia fired a four-under 68 to catch Swedens Henrik Stenson at the top of the HSBC Champions leaderboard after a rain-delayed second round yesterday. World No. 3 Garcia and Stenson, who carded a 69, ended the second round on 10-under, one stroke ahead of Australian Geoff Ogilvy and young Englishman Oliver Wilson. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hinrich out up to three months Nov 9, 2008
Leaders Sergio Garcia and Henrik Stenson were at 10 under, with Geoff Ogilvy and Oliver Wilson a shot behind. Baseball. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Wilson takes lead in Shanghai and heads back out Nov 9, 2008
Australian former U.S. Open champion Geoff Ogilvy was in second after carding a 70 to move to 11 under, a stroke ahead of Sergio Garcia, defending champion Phil Mickelson and Swede Henrik Stenson. After losing all of Friday and three hours of Saturday to wet weather, the players will play as many holes as possible in their fourth rounds on Sunday afternoon before returning to finish the $5 million (3. (International Herald Tribune)
Brewers hire Randolph as bench coach Nov 9, 2008
Australian Geoff Ogilvy's 7-under 65 in the second round put him a stroke behind leaders Sergio Garcia (68) and Henrik Stenson (69) in the HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai. Anthony Kim was disqualified for playing with an altered driver after he tapped it on the ground, accidentally hitting a sprinkler head on the seventh fairway. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
England's Wilson blows past big golf guns in blustery Shanghai Nov 9, 2008
Australian 2006 US Open winner Geoff Ogilvy was in outright second after carding a two-under 70, with a daunting pack made up of American Phil Mickelson, Spain's Sergio Garcia and Sweden's Henrik Stenson at 10 under. On a cold, windy day at the Sheshan International Golf Club, talented young South African Charl Schwartzel shot the lowest score of the round, a 67 that put him tied for sixth alongside Australian Adam Scott at eight under. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Four share early second-round lead in soggy Shanghai Nov 8, 2008
Spain's Sergio Garcia, who could overhaul Mickelson as world number two with a win this weekend, parred every hole on the front nine to stay a stroke behind his American rival in a tie for seventh with four other players. Organisers had hoped to start play at 645am local time (10:45 p.m. British time) and complete the whole of the second round and half of the third Saturday but light rain continued to fall on the Sheshan International Golf Club overnight, delaying the start. (International Herald Tribune)
Rain causes more delays in Shanghai Nov 8, 2008
Swede Henrik Stenson topped the leaderboard on six-under-par after the first round with Phil Mickelson and Sergio Garcia, who are battling it out for the world number two spot, in a group of four players a stroke behind. The Champions, Asia's joint richest tournament, is co-sanctioned by the European and Asian Tours, the PGA Tour of Australasia, South Africa's Sunshine Tour and the China Golf Association. (International Herald Tribune)
Poms in another ballpark as punters back Kiwis Nov 7, 2008
Another punter put $50,000 on Sergio Garcia at $10. Sportingbet Australia chief executive Michael Sullivan said the bets had injected interest into the event. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rain wastes day two of HSBC Champions Nov 7, 2008
Sweden's Henrik Stenson was the leader after the first round on seven under, one stroke ahead of an elite four-man pack of American duo Phil Mickelson and Anthony Kim, Spain's Sergio Garcia and Australian Adam Scott. Round two was due to tee off on Friday morning at the Sheshan International Golf Course but overnight rain persisted throughout the day, forcing organisers to declare a complete washout. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rain wipes out second day of HSBC Champions Nov 7, 2008
Four well-known players were a stroke behind: Sergio Garcia, Adam Scott, Anthony Kim and Phil Mickelson. Officials for the tournament, which includes 10 of the worlds top 20 players, said they hoped to complete 72 holes by Sunday, but some play may be required on Monday to finish the tournament. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sealed bids for stake in Curlin fall short Nov 7, 2008
The Swede dropped a 20-foot birdie putt on the 18th, putting him a shot ahead of four of the game's top players: Sergio Garcia, Anthony Kim, defending champion Phil Mickelson and Australia's Adam Scott. Kyle Thurston fired a 7-under-par 65 in the final round to shoot 11-under overall and win the California State Open at The Country Club at Soboba Sprints in San Jacinto. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
* Sport Briefs Nov 7, 2008
Spains Sergio Garcia was left ruing a missed four-foot eagle putt on the 18th that left him sharing second place with the man he wants to replace as world No. 2 this week, American Phil Mickelson, as well as Anthony Kim and Australian Adam Scott. Taiwans Lin Wen-tang (L) carded 69 at three under par. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Stenson takes one-stroke lead in HSBC Nov 7, 2008
The Swede dropped a 20-foot birdie putt on the 18th, putting him a shot ahead of four of the game's top players: Sergio Garcia, Anthony Kim, Phil Mickelson and Australia's Adam Scott ... Sergio Garcia, Spain 34-42-66. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Adidas runs out of puff Nov 7, 2008
They increased 15% excluding exchange rates under Adidas' own brand, fell 1% under the Reebok trademark on that basis and climbed 12% in the same terms at the TaylorMade golf unit, sponsor of Spain's Sergio Garcia. Reebok Orders. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Players want more than slice of American pie Nov 6, 2008
But there are laughable slices to the story, such as the one circulating out of Spain in which Sergio Garcia boasted that he had "recruited" Camilo Villegas and Anthony Kim. Garcia supposedly explained the benefits of the European Tour to his colleagues from Colombia and the US, and pretty much sold them on it. (Boston Globe)
Scott one shot off the pace in Shanghai Nov 6, 2008
Sweden's Henrik Stenson (65) rode a hot putter to hold a one-shot lead over Scott, Phil Mickelson, Spain's Sergio Garcia and young US Ryder Cup sensation Anthony Kim. "I'm very pleased with that," the big-hitting Stenson said as he thanked his putting for the sizzling round that ended a patch of bad form in which he fell out of the top 10 in the world rankings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Adidas Reports Stagnant Third-Quarter Profit, Maintains Annual Forecasts Nov 6, 2008
Updated: New York, Nov 06 03:28 London, Nov 06 08:28 Tokyo, Nov 06 17:28. Adidas Reports Stagnant Profit, Maintains Forecasts (Update1). (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Stenson takes 1-stroke lead at HSBC Champions Nov 6, 2008
The Swede dropped a 20-foot birdie putt on the 18th, putting him a shot ahead of four of the game's top players: Sergio Garcia, Anthony Kim, defending champion Phil Mickelson and Australia's Adam Scott. Garcia nearly tied for the lead, but the Spaniard missed a four-foot eagle putt on the 18th. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
* Garcia gunning for Mickelsons rank in Shanghai Nov 6, 2008
Spains Sergio Garcia issued a bold challenge to Phil Mickelson yesterday, declaring he wanted to replace him as the worlds second best golfer by taking his HSBC Champions title this week. Garcia, who has climbed to number three in the world rankings after one of his best seasons, said rising another notch was proving to be powerful motivation ahead of the US$5 million tournament here. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Garcia shares early lead in wet Shanghai Nov 6, 2008
Spain's Sergio Garcia cut a swathe through the Shanghai drizzle to take a share of the early first round lead on five under par at the $5 million (3. 2 million pounds) HSBC Champions on Thursday. (International Herald Tribune)
On the Fringe: It’s that time of season for the European tour Nov 5, 2008
Sergio Garcia earned 2. 756 million for finishing second in the tournament and third in the points race. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Chasing the dollar at golf season start or end Nov 5, 2008
"It might be something I do next year. I wouldn't rule it out.''As for the U.S. PGA Tour?There is a perception it is sliding down a tax bracket into upper-middle class because of the financial meltdown, even though that is a global concern.Much is made over some of its players - none named Tiger Woods, by the way - spending more time in Europe, even though that amounts to playing only five extra tournaments overseas. Ridicule is aimed at the FedEx Cup, even though its bonus pool is $35 million... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Is European Tour stealing PGA's thunder? Nov 5, 2008
Is European Tour stealing PGA's thunder. Is European Tour stealing PGA's thunder. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Garcia targets number two spot Nov 5, 2008
World number three Sergio Garcia thinks the "Race to Dubai", which opens with the $5 million (3. 2 million pounds) HSBC Champions this weekend, will attract more and more top golfers to play European Tour events over the next couple of years. (International Herald Tribune)
Garcia shoots for No. 2 in Shanghai Nov 5, 2008
Sergio Garcia isn't quite ready to replace golf's No. 1-ranked player. That's Tiger Woods. (International Herald Tribune)
More People & Entertainment Stories Sports Headlines Garcia gunning for Mickelson in Shanghai Nov 5, 2008
SHANGHAI (AFP) - Spain's Sergio Garcia issued a bold challenge to Phil Mickelson on Wednesday, declaring he wanted to replace him as the world's second best golfer by taking his HSBC Champions title this week. Garcia, who has climbed to number three in the world rankings after one of his best seasons, said rising another notch was proving to be powerful motivation ahead of the five-million-dollar tournament here. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Harrington ready to fire again after golf post-Majors lull Nov 5, 2008
World number two Phil Mickelson, Spain's Sergio Garcia, ranked third, and European Order of Merit winner Robert Karlsson from Sweden are some of the other big names in Shanghai this week. The event is also the official start of the European Tour's 2009 season, which gives it extra importance as it launches the inaugural and lucrative "Race to Dubai.". (Yahoo! Asia News)
* Karlsson becomes first Swede to win Order of Merit title Nov 4, 2008
Westwood finished joint third with Spains Sergio Garcia (72). It was a very special atmosphere and obviously nerve wracking for me but a very special day, said Kjeldsen, whose US$899,000 winning check was nearly as much as he won in his first four years on tour. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Karlsson clinches European Order of Merit Nov 3, 2008
Westwood finished joint third with Spain's Sergio Garcia (72). Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Ernie wants Masters Nov 3, 2008
"It's given an opportunity for younger guys like Sergio Garcia who is really gone to another level this year, he's challenging for number one and Anthony Kim is a young American player who's come along very well. "I won a tournament earlier this year but I didn't have the finish I wanted, that's why I take some time off now to get myself really fresh and ready for next year because I feel that next year I can challenge again. " Els, though, said that Woods was doing the right thing by not... (iAfrica.com)
Westwood bolsters Order of Merit hopes at Volvo Masters Nov 2, 2008
SOTOGRANDE, Spain (AP) Lee Westwood put himself in a commanding position to snap up the Order of Merit title after another rain stoppage Saturday threatened to shorten the Volvo Masters with the Englishman sitting only one shot behind joint leaders Soren Kjeldsen and Sergio Garcia. Westwood was level par through six holes to be 4 under during the third round before heavy showers hit Valderrama for the second straight day. (USA Today -- Sports)
Kjeldsen, Garcia tied for 1st at rain-plagued Volvo Nov 2, 2008
ESPN - Lee Westwood only 1 shot behind Soren Kjeldsen, Sergio Garcia at Volvo Masters ... Lee Westwood only 1 shot behind Soren Kjeldsen, Sergio Garcia at Volvo Masters. (ESPN -- Golf)
Sports in Brief: Lions set to sign former Vikes QB Nov 2, 2008
Lee Westwood trailed coleaders Soren Kjeldsen and Sergio Garcia by 1 stroke when heavy rain stopped play for the second consecutive day in the European Tour's Volvo Masters at Valderrama Golf Club in Sotogrande, Spain. Heavy rains forced the postponement of the third round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, the Champions Tour's season-ending event at Sonoma Golf Club in California. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Westwood trails by 3 at Volvo Masters Nov 2, 2008
The 86th-ranked Dane, looking to become the third wire-to-wire champion, led Sergio Garcia (70) and Westwood, with England's Anthony Wall (71) at 4 under and Martin Kaymer (67) of Germany at 3 under. Westwood, who needs the 708,000 euros ($899,000) winner's check to claim his second Order of Merit title, drew even with Kjeldsen after a birdie at the long par-5 No. 11. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Letzig in lead at Ginn sur Mer Classic Nov 2, 2008
European Tour: At Sotogrande, Spain, order of Merit contender Lee Westwood trailed co-leaders Soren Kjeldsen and Sergio Garcia by one stroke when heavy rain stopped play for the second straight day at the Volvo Masters. Westwood was at par through six holes during the third round, leaving him at 4 under before showers hit Valderrama. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dane Kjeldsen stays ahead in Volvo Masters Nov 2, 2008
Kjeldsen's two-under-par 69 took him to eight-under 205, three shots ahead of Westwood (70) and Spaniard Sergio Garcia (70) as the Dane tried to go one better than last year when he lost in a playoff to Britain's Justin Rose. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Allenby waits in the wings as US pair leads Nov 1, 2008
Kjeldsen, meanwhile, was delighted with a round that gave him a three-shot lead over second-placed Sergio Garcia, with English pair David Lynn and Anthony Wall in a share of third place with 69s. "The breeze was strong and there's not that much space out there really," Kjeldsen said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Denmarks Kjeldsen in the drivers seat at the Volvo Masters Nov 1, 2008
Last weeks Castello Masters winner Sergio Garcia, second in the Volvo Masters three times from 2004, lay four-under after 14 holes. In the Order of Merit race, third-placed Lee Westwood, one-under after 11, was in the best position, but money-list leader Robert Karlsson still held the upper hand. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Harrington slips up at Valderrama as Kjeldsen sets pace Oct 31, 2008
Kjeldsen meanwhile was delighted with a round which gave him a three-shot lead over second placed Sergio Garcia, with English pair David Lynn and Anthony Wall in a share of third place with respective 69s. "The breeze was strong and there's not that much space out there really," said Kjeldsen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Anthony Kim joins exodus to lucrative European Tour Oct 31, 2008
It s an asset, it s good for golf, it s good for the European Tour, Sergio Garcia said. Phil Mickelson and Mike Weir have also talked about playing more in Europe next season, and Garcia said he expects several other PGA Tour players to seize on the moneymaking opportunities offered overseas. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Golf Roundup: Two-week race for cards begins (Today) Oct 31, 2008
Sergio Garcia finished with a 68 to finish second on a windy day at Valderrama. Westwood was one of only six players to finish under par, three strokes ahead of Order of Merit leader Robert Karlsson and long shot Miguel Angel Jimenez. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Golf Talk: Tiger Eyes Masters for Comeback Oct 31, 2008
Sergio Garcia had not won on the European PGA Tour since 2005, but he ended the drought recently at the course where his father is head golf professional and immediately dedicated the victory to fellow Spaniard and golfing legend Seve Ballesteros who is hospitalized after three surgeries for brain cancer. "I couldn't help but think of Seve. I'm sending all my love to him and his family and hope he recovers soon. I hope this victory helps him get a little better," Garcia said after the... (Newsmax)
Kim to play in Europe in 2009 Oct 30, 2008
"Anytime you get players from the caliber of Camilo and Anthony into the tour, it's great. It's an asset, it's good for golf, it's good for the European Tour,'' Sergio Garcia said.Phil Mickelson and Mike Weir have also talked about playing more in Europe next season, and Garcia said he expects several other PGA Tour players to seize on the moneymaking opportunities offered oversea 00004000 s."Some of the tournaments we play in the Middle East. are bigger than the ones they play in the U.S. You... (MSNBC -- Sports)
A world without Woods? Oct 30, 2008
Sergio Garcia and Hunter Mahan were two others who showed there is great talent under 30 and the emergence of fan-favorites Boo Weekley and J.B. Holmes is something PGA Tour officials can take comfort in. Without Woods, Vijay Singh was able to flex his veteran muscles and Phil Mickelson solidified his hold on No. 2. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Karlsson leads 4-way race at Volvo Masters Oct 29, 2008
Sergio Garcia remains a contender for his first Volvo Masters trophy after three runner-up finishes at Valderrama. The 28-year-old Spaniard is coming off victory at the Castello Masters to snap a three-year European tour drought. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Beckman beats Sutherland in playoff at Frys.com Oct 28, 2008
He and Sergio Garcia were beaten by Vijay Singh at The Barclays on Aug.. 24. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Beckman beats Sutherland to win Frys title Oct 27, 2008
He and Sergio Garcia were beaten by Vijay Singh at The Barclays on August 24. Beckman made the turn four shots behind Sutherland, then birdied Nos. (CNN -- International)
Two Swiss edge Ligety; Miller 10th Oct 27, 2008
In Castellon, Spain, Sergio Garcia picked up his first European PGA win in more than three years, closing with a 4-under 67 to take the Castello Masters by five strokes over Alexander Noren. Helen Alfredsson shot a 7-under 65 to win the LPGA Grand China Air tournament in Haikou, beating 19-year-old Yani Tseng by three strokes for her second victory of the season. (Boston Globe)
Garcia dedicates win to Seve Oct 27, 2008
Sergio Garcia picked up his first European victory in over three years at his home course on Sunday and immediately dedicated the three-shot victory at the Castello Masters to the recovering Seve Ballesteros. Garcia, whose father is still the club professional at the Club de Campo del Mediterraneo golf course where the Spaniard has played since childhood, closed with a 4-under par 67 for a four-day total of 20-under 264. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
