Lein in Hall Nov 20, 2008
"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." - Phil Mickelson on Tiger Woods' importance. This week on Tour. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Dodge, Fallgren Sign Women's Golf Letters-Of-Intent Nov 20, 2008
Fallgren is captain of the Junior Amateur Golf Scholars Western All-Star team and has been a Tiger Woods National Junior Golf Team member for three years. She has a 4. (Gozags.com)
Suri Cruise named hottest tot Nov 20, 2008
Rounding out the top 10: Sam Alexis Woods, daughter of Tiger Woods and his wife, Elin; Cruz Beckham, son of David and Victoria Beckham; Matilda Rose Ledger, daughter of Michelle Williams and the late Heath Ledger; David Banda, son of Madonna and Guy Ritchie. Sean Preston Federline, son of Britney Spears and Kevin Federline; and Sam Sheen, daughter of Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen. (KHOU.com, TX)
Greg Norman takes a hit Nov 20, 2008
5 million Tiger Woods paid for a nearby mansion in 2006. Norman and Andrassy bought the home in 1991 for $US4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Vale taps Korea for $1.6b loan Nov 20, 2008
Vale taps Korea for $1. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Johnson doing well in school Nov 20, 2008
5 million was raised for the Tiger Woods Learning Center and other New England charities. The six editions of the DBC have piled up nearly $14 million for charity. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Property market takes $27m bite out of Greg Norman Nov 19, 2008
5 million Tiger Woods paid for a nearby mansion in 2006. Norman and Andrassy bought the home for $US4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
World's most powerful toddler named Nov 19, 2008
Sam Alexis Woods (daughter of golf ace Tiger Woods). 6. (WOKR13 Rochester)
O'Meara says Tiger wants to return in February Nov 19, 2008
AP fileTiger Woods is rehabilitating from knee surgery in June ... 10: TODAYs Jenna Wolfe talks to professional golfer Tiger Woods about fatherhood and some of the new projects hes working on ... Nov. 10: Tiger Woods tells CNBC's Jane Wells 'it's absolutely incredible' that a multi-racial president has been elected within his lifetime. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Love, Romero highlight PGA Tour award ballot Nov 19, 2008
Nov. 10: Tiger Woods tells CNBC's Jane Wells 'it's absolutely incredible' that a multi-racial president has been elected within his lifetime ... Limited by back injuries, Mediate lost a 19-hole playoff to Tiger Woods in the U.S. Open and had another top 10 at the Memorial to finish 74th on the money list, his best year since 2003 ... 62 points this year, second only to Tiger Woods. (MSNBC -- Sports)
New laws, if I had power of the Prez Nov 19, 2008
Find another Tiger Woods in any sport. One day, Tiger will fade. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Ballesteros released from intensive care Nov 19, 2008
Limited by back injuries, Mediate lost a playoff to Tiger Woods in the U.S. Open and had another top 10 at the Memorial to finish 74th on the money list, his best year since 2003. Hart missed most of 2007 during his wife's illness tending to his triplets, played this year on a family crisis extension and made it to the Tour Championship. (The Augusta Chronicle)
20 Questions with Patrick Augustyn Nov 19, 2008
Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan, because they're the two greatest athletes of all time. 18. (Und.com)
A Golfer's Dream: Sweepstakes win lands Reichard opportunity to 'Tee it up with Tiger' Nov 19, 2008
After sinking a 30-foot birdie in front of him, Tiger Woods had no tips for the 21-year-old Gaylord resident who is a senior at Grand Valley State University ... Not many people get the opportunity to play golf with Tiger Woods. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Kicking can be a pain Nov 19, 2008
Favorite athlete in any sport: Tiger Woods. He's hands down the best athlete in history, and he will go down as that for all-time. (Florida Times-Union)
To the chief: BCS better than playoff Nov 18, 2008
NASCAR crowned a threepeat champion over the weekend, as Jimmie Johnson turned into Tiger Woods on four wheels. Undoubtedly, the sport wouldn't have minded if more of the nation had been paying attention. (USA Today -- Sports)
Q&A with Andrew Cronje Nov 18, 2008
In the latest of our 10 questions features Pete Murison catches up with one of South Africa's premier hockey stars, Andrew Cronje, and chats about his love for the game, the Beijing experience, Amsterdam, Tiger Woods and more ... Dan Carter, someone that's young but really successful, Steve Waugh, the type of character that he is and, of course, Tiger Woods, for his sheer professionalism and dedication. (iAfrica.com)
NCAA Basketball 09 from EA Sports Ships to Stores Today Nov 18, 2008
EA SPORTS is the leading interactive sports software brand in the world, with top-selling titles and franchises including Madden NFL Football, FIFA Soccer, NHL hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, NCAA Football, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR and NASCAR racing. About Electronic Arts. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Power Play Golf offers shorter game, strategy Nov 18, 2008
The image is easy to conjure: Tiger Woods and Padraig Harrington, standing on a tee and trying to outguess each other on a Power Play hole. Piggins said the group is hopeful of a Power Play event for touring pros during the offseason or a Tuesday event the week of a tournament. (Florida Times-Union)
We need Tiger back for good of the game - Mickelson Nov 16, 2008
WORLD golf is sorely missing Tiger Woods and the sooner he is back the better, says Phil Mickelson, who is concerned about the impact on television ratings and fans. The top-ranked Woods has not taken a full swing since his final play-off hole at last June's US Open, where he won his 14th major despite knee pain to move within four of matching Jack Nicklaus's all-time career record. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tiger pushes for Olympic inclusion Nov 16, 2008
TIGER WOODS has featured in a video watched by the International Olympic Committee as the International Golf Federation made its case for Olympic inclusion on Friday. "Golf truly is an international sport, with 60 million people playing the game in nearly 120 countries, and it continues to grow," Royal and Ancient chief executive Peter Dawson said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Compton misses advancing by 1 shot Nov 16, 2008
Nov. 10: Tiger Woods tells CNBC's Jane Wells 'it's absolutely incredible' that a multi-racial president has been elected within his lifetime. Special Section. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Seven sports make their case for one of two spots at the 2016 Olympic Games Nov 16, 2008
The presentation featured video messages from Tiger Woods and Lorena Ochoa, the No. 1 players in the mens and womens game. Golfs Olympic proposal is for 60-player mens and womens tournaments, one in each week of the Olympics. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Woods in video to promote golfs inclusion in Olympics Nov 16, 2008
The film opened up with Lorena Ochoa of Mexico, the No. 1 ranked woman golfer in the world, and closed with Tiger Woods. In between, the support of top players such as Annika Sorenstam from Sweden, Phil Mickelson from the United States, Suzanne Petterson from Norway and Vijay Singh from Fiji was also highlighted. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Vacation Homes Nov 16, 2008
What they do at the lake: Daniel loves to play golf; he thinks he s Tiger Woods out there every weekend. I enjoy hiking, and we love to go out on our boat. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tiger Woods Is Building A Washington Foundation Nov 16, 2008
At what exact moment did Tiger Woods officially become a Washingtonian ... Tiger Woods will host a PGA Tour event here in July and plans on building an area learning center ... fires a final-round 68 to win Tiger Woods's inaugural event, the ATonal, by three shots. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Huskies win title Nov 16, 2008
VISALIA -- Just seconds after scoring the goal that iced the game, Kevin Conway pumped the air with his fist, much like Tiger Woods does after sinking a huge putt. And why not. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Baseball, softball make case for 2016 Olympics Nov 15, 2008
PGA executive Ty Votaw and Peter Dawson of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland made a golf presentation that included video messages from Tiger Woods and Lorena Ochoa. They brought the trophy presented the last time the sport was played at the Olympics in 1904. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Tee off with MJ, Timberlake? 6 words will do it Nov 14, 2008
Nov. 10: Tiger Woods tells CNBC's Jane Wells 'it's absolutely incredible' that a multi-racial president has been elected within his lifetime ... Michael Jordan has played with Tiger Woods in a pro-am at the Wachovia Championship and competed in the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sutcliffe: Ochoa's on top of the world Nov 14, 2008
Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, the two best players in history, says that stability outside the course makes you play better. "That's a fact, and it is valid not only for a romance, but also with family problems, difficulties, bitterness, or accidents, or some kind of bad feeling, all that makes you lose balance and the results are not good. Then, it is always important to give yourself a little time to be happy, to be well and to develop in the best possible way.". (ESPN -- Golf)
Yoon: Barnes ready to take the next step Nov 14, 2008
Expectations were high enough from the outset that he was offered several endorsement deals, one of which has made him a character in the EA Sports video game "Tiger Woods PGA Tour Golf." The trouble is that before now, even though he has played in 24 PGA Tour events as a qualifier or on a sponsor exemption, he's never had full-time membership on the PGA Tour. "I'm more comfortable now knowing that I've earned it," Barnes said with a laugh. (ESPN -- Golf)
In vino veritas, victory for Vick's canine victims Nov 14, 2008
And lost to Tiger Woods on the 19th hole of a Monday playoff. TRIVIA ANSWER. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Choi wants Asian golfers to move up Nov 14, 2008
Watching people like Tiger Woods, Ernie Els and Phil Mickelson helped Choi learn what he needed to win his first US event in 2002 at New Orleans and follow with wins in 2002 and 2006 at Tampa Bay and 2005 in Greensboro. But 2007 was his breakthrough year with two victories in America and seven top-10 finishes, forcing his way into the world s top 10 for the first time. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sports briefs Nov 14, 2008
JORDAN TO TAKE ON BETHPAGE BLACK: Michael Jordan has played with Tiger Woods in a pro-am at the Wachovia Championship and competed in the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. His toughest test might come next June at Bethpage Black in the days before the U.S. Open. (News & Observer -- Sports)
EA's Moore: Some Sports Games 'Too Hard,' Accessibility Is Key Nov 14, 2008
A slide showed franchises like Madden, Tiger Woods, and FIFA, and the PS3 and Xbox 360 consoles as being part of "yesterday," while the online arena and social networking, Nintendo, and casual gaming represent shifting market trends ... "In our first year, our results were probably best described as miserable. But we've made huge progress." He noted that the division's core games on Wii, Tiger Woods and Madden NFL, are up 20 percent year on year and are EA's top-rated games on the system. (Gamasutra)
Golf With Michael Jordan? Think Of 6 Words Nov 14, 2008
Michael Jordan has played with Tiger Woods in a pro-am at the Wachovia Championship and competed in the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. His toughest test might come next June at Bethpage Black in the days before the U.S. Open. (KCRA 3, CA)
Daily Spam Down 75% After ISP McColo Is Cut Off By Providers Nov 14, 2008
From the makers of Madden NFL Football and Tiger Woods PGA Tour video games, the. Microsoft will soon add a set of new social networking tools and services to its cloud-based software suite. (eFluxMedia)
The name game Nov 14, 2008
Between Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods, I felt like I had a pretty good chance of pulling this one off. I jumped right into the middle of this topic, telling him I had been in the Chicago Bulls locker room and interviewed Jordan. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
The Grove Is Thriving Nov 13, 2008
Dr. Ting has worked on many great athletes such as Yao Ming, Terrell Owens, Barry Bonds and Tiger Woods. Hes the whos who when it comes to sports medicine. (The Insiders -- California Prep)
Lefty brings the right putter Nov 13, 2008
As a first step in his efforts to retake the ranking behind Tiger Woods, Mickelson will use a new putter as he takes on field that includes the likes of Ernie Els, Padraig Harrington, Adam Scott and K.J. Choi competing for the tournament s US$792,500 top prize. I brought a putter with a little bit more loft, Mickelson said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Turner Sports drops British Open Nov 13, 2008
0 US rating in '05, which was won by Tiger Woods and is remembered for Jack Nicklaus' final British Open appearance. In the six years that it has carried the tournament, TNT's live coverage has averaged a 0. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Joe PosnanskiJOE'S BLOG Nov 13, 2008
Journalism is like an excuse, a personal freedom, to ask Tiger Woods directly what was going through his mind on the putt, to ask Peyton Manning why he keeps pointing at every defender in that goofy "I know you! I know you!" act he does before ever snap,* to ask Albert Pujols how got to be so awesome. I approach people in my job, generally speaking, because I HAVE to do that in order to do my job. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
THE DECEIVER: Do not let J.J. -- NASCAR's best -- fool you Nov 13, 2008
And he's the Tiger Woods of his sport. And that would make him the biggest thing going in just about any other sport. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
'Sports Active' takes Wii the extra mile Nov 13, 2008
From the makers of Madden NFL Football and Tiger Woods PGA Tour video games, the interactive fitness program is being developed with the help of Oprah Winfrey's personal trainer, Bob Greene, and other experts. BETTER LIFE. (USA Today -- Tech)
Nashawtuc not on Champions Tour schedule for 2009 Nov 13, 2008
With his playoff win Monday in the HSBC Champions in China, Sergio Garcia has assumed the No. 2 spot in the world rankings and drawn as close to Tiger Woods as he's been in years. While the gap is still comfortable - at 14. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
The Players planning to give back Nov 13, 2008
- Virtual Challenge, Nov. 21: PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem and 2005 Players winner Fred Funk will play the Stadium Course on Electronic Arts' Tiger Woods PGA Tour '09 at The Players Community Senior Center in Ponte Vedra Beach. The two will then unveil a new putting green for the center's members. (Florida Times-Union)
Notes: A thousand-mile journey ends at Magic Kingdom Nov 12, 2008
Nov. 10: Tiger Woods tells CNBC's Jane Wells 'it's absolutely incredible' that a multi-racial president has been elected within his lifetime ... Tiger Woods was not eligible because it requires 60 rounds, and Woods only played 25 before he was injured ... Based on one exchange, the caddie for Tiger Woods might want to stick to looping or racing. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Love moves into Hall of Fame picture Nov 12, 2008
Among active players, only Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh and Phil Mickelson have won more than 20 tour events ... Nov. 10: Tiger Woods tells CNBC's Jane Wells 'it's absolutely incredible' that a multi-racial president has been elected within his lifetime ... Among active players, only Tiger Woods (65), Phil Mickelson (34) and Vijay Singh (34) have won at least 20 times on tour. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Usually reserved Tiger discusses Obama, economy Nov 12, 2008
ESPN - Tiger Woods calls Barack Obama election as 44th President of the United States 'absolutely incredible ... Tiger Woods calls Barack Obama election as 44th President of the United States 'absolutely incredible. (ESPN -- Golf)
2009 schedule includes slight bump in purses Nov 12, 2008
ESPN - PGA Tour schedule includes slight bump in purses. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- Golf)
Follow The Roar Nov 12, 2008
ESPN - Tracking Tiger Woods at the U.S. Open proves to be hard work ... Tracking Tiger Woods at the U.S. Open proves to be hard work ... How impressive was Tiger Woods' victory at the U.S. Open. (ESPN -- Golf)
Humorous Feherty is serious about helping veterans Nov 12, 2008
Feherty got involved again before Tiger Woods' tournament in Washington with a day of golf with amputees from Walter Reed Hospital ... " l On golf without Tiger Woods: "While the game is certainly better with Tiger around, if nothing else the last few months have shown us just how good the rest of the guys are ... It's given us an idea of just how lucky we are to be around in the Tiger Woods era. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Lefty: Golf needs Tiger back sooner than later Nov 12, 2008
SINGAPORE: World golf is sorely missing Tiger Woods and the sooner he is back the better, says Phil Mickelson, who is concerned about the impact on television ratings and fans. The top-ranked Woods has not taken a full swing since his final playoff hole at last Junes US Open, where he won his 14th Major despite leg pain to move within four of matching Jack Nicklaus all-time career record. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Regaining world No.2 spot not Mickelsons main aim Nov 12, 2008
Garcia is resting this week and Mickelson can once again become the best golfer after Tiger Woods if he wins here. Being number two is not really something I think about. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Love's 20th a major victory Nov 12, 2008
On Sunday, 44-year-old Davis Love III joined Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh as the only active players with at least 20 PGA Tour victories ... Among active players, only Tiger Woods (65), Phil Mickelson (34) and Vijay Singh (34) have won at least 20 times on tour. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Modesto's Bettencourt won't rest on success Nov 12, 2008
"It must be what Tiger Woods feels like quite often.". Bettencourt already had clinched his spot on the '09 PGA Tour, but the win and money title give him a tournament to play almost every week. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Norman slashes home price by $17.5 million Nov 12, 2008
5 million, paid by Tiger Woods for his Jupiter Island property in 2006. The golfing great assembled multiple lots and plans to build a 10,000-square-foot home. (The Palm Beach Post)
An architect among 6 inducted to golf Hall of Fame00002E26 Nov 11, 2008
It was the first of three majors for Shute, who was quiet and shy, but described by Byron Nelson as "a lot better than people realize." Shute won the PGA Championship in consecutive years (1936-37), a feat that stood for 63 years until Tiger Woods matched him in 2000. Shute, who died in 1974, won 16 times on the PGA Tour and played on three Ryder Cup teams. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Painter discusses nature of art Nov 11, 2008
"In my case, I kind of grew up an artist, and Wayne Gretzky grew up a hockey player, and Tiger Woods grew up a golfer. ... You can't say how did it happen; that's just who they are.". Bateman, who is recognized by critics as one of the world's premiere contemporary nature artists, is scheduled to be on hand for a signing from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Southeast Artworks in the Nugget Mall, with a lecture beginning at 6:30. (Juneau Empire)
Golf: All types part of the 2008 Hall class Nov 11, 2008
It was the first of three majors for Shute, who was described by Byron Nelson as "a lot better than people realize." Shute won the PGA Championship in consecutive years (1936-37), a feat that stood for 63 years until Tiger Woods matched him in 2000. Shute, who died in 1974, won 16 times on the PGA Tour and played on three Ryder Cup teams. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Garcia sets sights on Tiger and marriage Nov 11, 2008
Garcia was careful not to say definitively he would be able to overtake injured world number one Tiger Woods, but declared that anything was possible given his current form. If I play the way Im playing, I probably can, he said when asked about knocking Woods off the top ranking. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Garcia wins playoff Nov 11, 2008
He also has some unfinished business after passing Phil Mickelson in the rankings -- winning his first major and, even more difficult, challenging Tiger Woods for No. 1. "I think my next goal is trying to win a major," Garcia said Monday after making a 7-foot birdie on the second playoff hole -- the par-5 18th -- after Wilson missed a 10-footer. (News & Observer -- 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)
Cora lines up interview for Mariners gig Nov 11, 2008
Sergio Garcia's playoff victory over Oliver Wilson in the HSBC Champions in Shanghai, China, gave him a career-high No. 2 world ranking behind Tiger Woods. "I think my next goal is trying to win a major," Garcia said after making a 7-foot birdie on the second playoff hole. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
