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    • In this photo made May 12, 2013, Sergio Garcia, of Spain, left, shakes hands with Tiger Woods at the end of the third round of The Players championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Garcia apologized to Woods on Wednesday, May 22, 3013, for saying he would have "fried chicken" at dinner with his rival, a comment that Woods described as hurtful and inappropriate. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
      Woods: Garcia comment hurtful, time to move on DOUG FERGUSON - AP - 13 mins ago

      Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods for saying he would serve fried chicken if they were to have dinner at the U.S. Open, an ugly addition to nearly two weeks of … More »Woods: Garcia comment hurtful, time to move on

      In this photo made May 12, 2013, Sergio Garcia, of Spain, left, shakes hands with Tiger Woods at the end of the third round of The Players championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Garcia apologized to Woods on Wednesday, May 22, 3013, for saying he would have "fried chicken" at dinner with his rival, a comment that Woods described as hurtful and inappropriate. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

      Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods for saying he would serve fried chicken if they were to have dinner at the U.S. Open, an ugly addition to nearly two weeks of verbal sparring.

    • FILE - In this May 27, 2012, file photo, Zach Johnson pumps his fist after winning the Colonial golf tournament in Fort Worth, Texas. Johnson has won two of the last three Colonials. A trip to Hogan's Alley may be just what he needs. Johnson, who doesn't have a top-10 finish this season, is the only golfer in three decades with four consecutive top 10s at Colonial. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
      Zach Johnson always feels good at Colonial STEPHEN HAWKINS - AP - 3 hrs ago

      FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Zach Johnson always feels good when he gets to Colonial. More »Zach Johnson always feels good at Colonial

      FILE - In this May 27, 2012, file photo, Zach Johnson pumps his fist after winning the Colonial golf tournament in Fort Worth, Texas. Johnson has won two of the last three Colonials. A trip to Hogan's Alley may be just what he needs. Johnson, who doesn't have a top-10 finish this season, is the only golfer in three decades with four consecutive top 10s at Colonial. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

      FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Zach Johnson always feels good when he gets to Colonial.

    • Inaugural tournament cut to 54 holes DOUG FERGUSON - AP - 5 hrs ago

      PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Stacy Lewis brings more value to the LPGA Tour that just her golf. More »Inaugural tournament cut to 54 holes

      PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Stacy Lewis brings more value to the LPGA Tour that just her golf.

    • FILE - This July 19, 2012 file photo shows Ernie Els of South Africa reacting to a putt on the 11th green at Royal Lytham & St Annes golf club during the first round of the British Open Golf Championship in Lytham St Annes, England. Els is ready to "play ball" even without a long putter. The four-time major champion, who won last year's British Open with a belly putter, said Wednesday, May 22, 2013 that the PGA Tour should accept the decision by golf's ruling bodies to ban anchoring and long-handled putters in 2016. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)
      Clark future uncertain if tour follows anchor ban STEPHEN HAWKINS - AP - 6 hrs ago

      FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Tim Clark considers his future in golf uncertain now that the game's two governing bodies have outlawed the anchored putting stroke. More »Clark future uncertain if tour follows anchor ban

      FILE - This July 19, 2012 file photo shows Ernie Els of South Africa reacting to a putt on the 11th green at Royal Lytham & St Annes golf club during the first round of the British Open Golf Championship in Lytham St Annes, England. Els is ready to "play ball" even without a long putter. The four-time major champion, who won last year's British Open with a belly putter, said Wednesday, May 22, 2013 that the PGA Tour should accept the decision by golf's ruling bodies to ban anchoring and long-handled putters in 2016. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)

      FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Tim Clark considers his future in golf uncertain now that the game's two governing bodies have outlawed the anchored putting stroke.

    • Johnson of the U.S. tees off on the second hole during the second round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach
      Johnson banks on Colonial comfort factor Reuters - 6 hrs ago

      (Reuters) - Zach Johnson has finished no better than joint 18th on the 2013 PGA Tour but hopes he can regain top form on his title defense at this week's Crowne Plaza … More »Johnson banks on Colonial comfort factor

      Johnson of the U.S. tees off on the second hole during the second round of The Players Championship PGA golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach

      (Reuters) - Zach Johnson has finished no better than joint 18th on the 2013 PGA Tour but hopes he can regain top form on his title defense at this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational in Fort Worth, Texas where he is a twice former champion. A medium-length hitter who is renowned for his accuracy, tenacity and a superb short …

    • Golf-Johnson banks on Colonial comfort factor Reuters - 6 hrs ago

      May 22 (Reuters) - Zach Johnson has finished no better than joint 18th on the 2013 PGA Tour but hopes he can regain top form on his title defence at this week's Crowne … More »Golf-Johnson banks on Colonial comfort factor

      May 22 (Reuters) - Zach Johnson has finished no better than joint 18th on the 2013 PGA Tour but hopes he can regain top form on his title defence at this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational in Fort Worth, Texas where he is a twice former champion. A medium-length hitter who is renowned for his accuracy, tenacity and a superb …

    • Clark future uncertain if PGA follows anchor ban STEPHEN HAWKINS - AP - 8 hrs ago

      FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Tim Clark considers his future in golf uncertain now that the game's two governing bodies have outlawed the anchored putting stroke. More »Clark future uncertain if PGA follows anchor ban

      FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Tim Clark considers his future in golf uncertain now that the game's two governing bodies have outlawed the anchored putting stroke.

    • Garcia of Spain reacts as he watches his putt on the seventh green during the final round of The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach
      Garcia sorry after 'stupid' Woods fried chicken jibe Tony Jimenez - Reuters - 8 hrs ago

      By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Sergio Garcia said "sorry" 11 times and used the word "apology" on five occasions as he spoke of his regret at causing … More »Garcia sorry after 'stupid' Woods fried chicken jibe

      Garcia of Spain reacts as he watches his putt on the seventh green during the final round of The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach

      By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Sergio Garcia said "sorry" 11 times and used the word "apology" on five occasions as he spoke of his regret at causing a furor by making a "fried chicken" jibe at world number one Tiger Woods. Spaniard Garcia told reporters on Wednesday that his comment, made at the European …

    • Golf-Olazabal dreaming of Ryder Cup playing comeback Reuters - 9 hrs ago

      By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 22 (Reuters) - Jose Maria Olazabal knows it is a long shot at the age of 47 but he has not given up hope of making a Ryder … More »Golf-Olazabal dreaming of Ryder Cup playing comeback

      By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 22 (Reuters) - Jose Maria Olazabal knows it is a long shot at the age of 47 but he has not given up hope of making a Ryder Cup return as a player at Gleneagles next year. The inspirational Spaniard was Europe's captain at the 2012 edition in Illinois where his team produced a …

    • Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the third hole during the third round of the Wells Fargo Championship PGA golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte
      McIlroy tight-lipped on management split Tony Jimenez - Reuters - 10 hrs ago

      By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - World number two Rory McIlroy refused on Wednesday to confirm reports he had parted company with his management group, … More »McIlroy tight-lipped on management split

      Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the third hole during the third round of the Wells Fargo Championship PGA golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte

      By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - World number two Rory McIlroy refused on Wednesday to confirm reports he had parted company with his management group, Horizon Sports. Close friend and fellow Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell suggested at last week's World Match Play Championship in Bulgaria that McIlroy …

    • Golf-McIlroy tight-lipped on management split Reuters - 10 hrs ago

      By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 22 (Reuters) - World number two Rory McIlroy refused on Wednesday to confirm reports he had parted company with his management … More »Golf-McIlroy tight-lipped on management split

      By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 22 (Reuters) - World number two Rory McIlroy refused on Wednesday to confirm reports he had parted company with his management group, Horizon Sports. Close friend and fellow Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell suggested at last week's World Match Play Championship in Bulgaria that …

    • Golf-Garcia sorry after 'stupid' Woods fried chicken jibe Reuters - 11 hrs ago

      * Repentant Spaniard apologises for remark * Comment was out of place, says Garcia * Woods says remark "hurtful and inappropriate" (Adds 'PGA Championship' in para nine) … More »Golf-Garcia sorry after 'stupid' Woods fried chicken jibe

      * Repentant Spaniard apologises for remark * Comment was out of place, says Garcia * Woods says remark "hurtful and inappropriate" (Adds 'PGA Championship' in para nine) By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 22 (Reuters) - Sergio Garcia said "sorry" 11 times and used the word "apology" on five occasions as he spoke …

    • Ernie Els of South Africa hits his tee shot on the fourth hole during third round play in the 2013 Masters golf tournament in Augusta
      I wouldn't have won 2012 Open with short putter, says Els Tony Jimenez - Reuters - 12 hrs ago

      By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Ernie Els would not have won last year's British Open without the aid of a belly putter, the South African four-times … More »I wouldn't have won 2012 Open with short putter, says Els

      Ernie Els of South Africa hits his tee shot on the fourth hole during third round play in the 2013 Masters golf tournament in Augusta

      By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Ernie Els would not have won last year's British Open without the aid of a belly putter, the South African four-times major champions said on Wednesday. Golf's governing bodies announced on Tuesday a ban on the anchoring of putters from 2016 and Els believes he would have …

    • Golf-I wouldn't have won 2012 Open with short putter, says Els Reuters - 13 hrs ago

      By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 22 (Reuters) - Ernie Els would not have won last year's British Open without the aid of a belly putter, the South African … More »Golf-I wouldn't have won 2012 Open with short putter, says Els

      By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 22 (Reuters) - Ernie Els would not have won last year's British Open without the aid of a belly putter, the South African four-times major champions said on Wednesday. Golf's governing bodies announced on Tuesday a ban on the anchoring of putters from 2016 and Els believes he …

    • Golf-I thought of pulling out after 'stupid' Woods remark - Garcia Reuters - 13 hrs ago

      VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 22 (Reuters) - Sergio Garcia was so upset by the furore caused by his "fried chicken" jibe at Tiger Woods that he contemplated pulling out … More »Golf-I thought of pulling out after 'stupid' Woods remark - Garcia

      VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 22 (Reuters) - Sergio Garcia was so upset by the furore caused by his "fried chicken" jibe at Tiger Woods that he contemplated pulling out of this week's PGA Championship at Wentworth, the Spaniard said on Wednesday. World number 14 Garcia added that his comment, made at the European Tour's …

    • Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia hits off the 17th tee against Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee during the weather delayed first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship golf tournament in Marana
      Garcia's fried chicken jibe 'hurtful' - Woods Reuters - 14 hrs ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - The feud between world number one Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia deepened when Woods described the Spaniard's "fried chicken" jibe as "wrong, hurtful … More »Garcia's fried chicken jibe 'hurtful' - Woods

      Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia hits off the 17th tee against Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee during the weather delayed first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship golf tournament in Marana

      LONDON (Reuters) - The feud between world number one Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia deepened when Woods described the Spaniard's "fried chicken" jibe as "wrong, hurtful and inappropriate" on Wednesday. Woods reacted on his Twitter account after Garcia issued an apology to a comment he made at Tuesday's European Tour awards …

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      Garcia apologises for 'fried chicken' jibe at Woods Reuters - 17 hrs ago

      LONDON (Reuters) - Spaniard Sergio Garcia has apologised after a "fried chicken" jibe aimed at world number one Tiger Woods during a European Tour awards dinner on Tuesday. … More »Garcia apologises for 'fried chicken' jibe at Woods

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      LONDON (Reuters) - Spaniard Sergio Garcia has apologised after a "fried chicken" jibe aimed at world number one Tiger Woods during a European Tour awards dinner on Tuesday. Garcia, who has a frosty relationship with Woods, was on stage with his Ryder Cup team mates when he was asked in jest whether he would be inviting …

    • Golf-Garcia apologises for 'fried chicken' jibe at Woods Reuters - 18 hrs ago

      LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Spaniard Sergio Garcia has apologised after a "fried chicken" jibe aimed at world number one Tiger Woods during a European Tour awards dinner … More »Golf-Garcia apologises for 'fried chicken' jibe at Woods

      LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Spaniard Sergio Garcia has apologised after a "fried chicken" jibe aimed at world number one Tiger Woods during a European Tour awards dinner on Tuesday. Garcia, who has a frosty relationship with Woods, was on stage with his Ryder Cup team mates when he was asked in jest whether he would be inviting …

    • FILE - At left, in a May 5, 2013 file photo, Sergio Garcia grimaces during The Players Championshop golf tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. At right, in a March 25, 2013 file photo, Tiger Woods walks to the 16th green during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament in Orlando, Fla. Woods and Garcia don't like each other, and are making no attempt to disguise their feelings. (AP Photo/File)
      Garcia apologizes for "fried chicken" remark The Associated Press - AP - Tue, May 21, 2013

      Sergio Garcia apologized for saying he would "serve fried chicken" while making a joke about having Tiger Woods over for dinner. More »Garcia apologizes for "fried chicken" remark

      FILE - At left, in a May 5, 2013 file photo, Sergio Garcia grimaces during The Players Championshop golf tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. At right, in a March 25, 2013 file photo, Tiger Woods walks to the 16th green during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament in Orlando, Fla. Woods and Garcia don't like each other, and are making no attempt to disguise their feelings. (AP Photo/File)

      Sergio Garcia apologized for saying he would "serve fried chicken" while making a joke about having Tiger Woods over for dinner.

    • FILE - At left, in a May 5, 2013 file photo, Sergio Garcia grimaces during The Players Championshop golf tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. At right, in a March 25, 2013 file photo, Tiger Woods walks to the 16th green during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament in Orlando, Fla. Woods and Garcia don't like each other, and are making no attempt to disguise their feelings. (AP Photo/File)
      Garcia, Woods take their shots at each other AP - Tue, May 21, 2013

      VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia don't like each other, and they're making no effort to disguise their feelings. More »Garcia, Woods take their shots at each other

      FILE - At left, in a May 5, 2013 file photo, Sergio Garcia grimaces during The Players Championshop golf tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. At right, in a March 25, 2013 file photo, Tiger Woods walks to the 16th green during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament in Orlando, Fla. Woods and Garcia don't like each other, and are making no attempt to disguise their feelings. (AP Photo/File)

      VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia don't like each other, and they're making no effort to disguise their feelings.

    • FILE - In this May 9, 2013 file photo, Adam Scott of Australia putts on the 15th green during the first round of The Players championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Golf's governing bodies have adopted a new rule that outlaws the putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and U.S. Golf Association announced Tuesday, May 21, 2013 that Rule 14-1b would start in 2016. The new rule will make it illegal to anchor the club against the body when making a golf stroke. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
      Golf adopts rule to ban anchored putting stroke DOUG FERGUSON - AP - Tue, May 21, 2013

      Golf's two governing bodies outlawed the anchored putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, approving a new rule that starts in 2016 and urging the … More »Golf adopts rule to ban anchored putting stroke

      FILE - In this May 9, 2013 file photo, Adam Scott of Australia putts on the 15th green during the first round of The Players championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Golf's governing bodies have adopted a new rule that outlaws the putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and U.S. Golf Association announced Tuesday, May 21, 2013 that Rule 14-1b would start in 2016. The new rule will make it illegal to anchor the club against the body when making a golf stroke. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

      Golf's two governing bodies outlawed the anchored putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, approving a new rule that starts in 2016 and urging the PGA Tour to follow along so the 600-year-old sport is still played under one set of rules.

    • Martin Kaymer of Germany waves his ball to the fans during first round play in the Honda Classic PGA golf tournament in Palm Beach Gardens
      Kaymer on receiving end of Ryder Cup jibes in U.S Tony Jimenez - Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013

      By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Martin Kaymer's popularity has gone down a notch on the other side of the Atlantic after he holed the winning putt … More »Kaymer on receiving end of Ryder Cup jibes in U.S

      Martin Kaymer of Germany waves his ball to the fans during first round play in the Honda Classic PGA golf tournament in Palm Beach Gardens

      By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Martin Kaymer's popularity has gone down a notch on the other side of the Atlantic after he holed the winning putt for Europe in last year's Ryder Cup against the United States, he said on Tuesday. The 28-year-old German, who spends a lot of his time on the U.S. PGA Tour, …

    • Club makers hit back at rule banning anchored putters Larry Fine - Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013

      By Larry Fine (Reuters) - Golf club makers Ping and Cobra Puma Golf hit back on Tuesday at a rules change that will ban the anchoring of putters. The ban, announced on … More »Club makers hit back at rule banning anchored putters

      By Larry Fine (Reuters) - Golf club makers Ping and Cobra Puma Golf hit back on Tuesday at a rules change that will ban the anchoring of putters. The ban, announced on Tuesday, will take effect on January 1, 2016. It does not apply to equipment and golfers will be able to use belly and broomstick putters. They will not, …

    • Golf-Kaymer on receiving end of Ryder Cup jibes in U.S. Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013

      By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 21 (Reuters) - Martin Kaymer's popularity has gone down a notch on the other side of the Atlantic after he holed the winning … More »Golf-Kaymer on receiving end of Ryder Cup jibes in U.S.

      By Tony Jimenez VIRGINIA WATER, England, May 21 (Reuters) - Martin Kaymer's popularity has gone down a notch on the other side of the Atlantic after he holed the winning putt for Europe in last year's Ryder Cup against the United States, he said on Tuesday. The 28-year-old German, who spends a lot of his time on the U.S. …

    • Golf-Club makers hit back at rule banning anchored putters Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013

      By Larry Fine May 21 (Reuters) - Golf club makers Ping and Cobra Puma Golf hit back on Tuesday at a rules change that will ban the anchoring of putters. The ban, announced … More »Golf-Club makers hit back at rule banning anchored putters

      By Larry Fine May 21 (Reuters) - Golf club makers Ping and Cobra Puma Golf hit back on Tuesday at a rules change that will ban the anchoring of putters. The ban, announced on Tuesday, will take effect on Jan. 1, 2016. It does not apply to equipment and golfers will be able to use belly and broomstick putters. They will …

     
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