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Im shoots 65 to seize PGA lead in California desert
AFP, Published on 23/01/2021
» LOS ANGELES - South Korea's Im Sung-jae, a Masters runner-up last year, fired a bogey-free seven-under par 65 to grab a one-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the US PGA American Express tournament.
Im's major step, Euro ire, loner Koepka: golf talking points
AFP, Published on 03/03/2020
» HONG KONG - A top rookie is already tasting PGA Tour glory, a prominent commentator is causing consternation and one player says he likes being lonely at the top -- here are AFP Sport's three talking points in golf this week:
Cyclists await test results after coronavirus hits UAE Tour
AFP, Published on 29/02/2020
» ABU DHABI - Cyclists including Britain's Chris Froome awaited the results of coronavirus tests from their hotel lockdown Friday, after the UAE Tour was abandoned when two Italian staff members tested positive.
Sport in 2019: Twelve big moments in pictures
AFP, Published on 18/12/2019
» PARIS - The action was spectacular, exciting and colourful for 12 months around the globe, but the thrilling and sometimes surprising images also caught the wider significance of modern sport.
Protests end 60-year run for Hong Kong Open golf
AFP, Published on 20/11/2019
» HONG KONG - Next week's Hong Kong Open, one of the biggest and oldest golf tournaments in Asia, was postponed on Wednesday following months of anti-government protests in the city.
McIlroy, Woods endure nightmare starts as Holmes takes Open lead
AFP, Published on 19/07/2019
» PORTRUSH: Home favourite Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods both endured dreadful starts to the British Open on Thursday, while American JB Holmes claimed the lead as the championship returned to Royal Portrush for the first time since 1951.
Rose leads US Open by two midway through 2nd round
AFP, Published on 15/06/2019
» PEBBLE BEACH (UNITED STATES) - Justin Rose was in the "perfect spot" Friday after a one-under par 70 gave him a two-shot lead in the second round of the US Open at Pebble Beach.
Tiger, Koepka hunt more major glory in PGA at Bethpage
AFP, Published on 15/05/2019
» BETHPAGE, United States: Masters winner Tiger Woods, chasing a 16th major title, and defending champion Brooks Koepka lead a powerhouse field into Thursday's opening round of the PGA Championship at rain-drenched Bethpage Black.
Tiger wins 15th major title with spectacular Masters victory
AFP, Published on 15/04/2019
» AUGUSTA: Tiger Woods completed an epic "full circle" comeback from career-threatening injury and scandal by winning the 83rd Masters on Sunday, capturing his 15th major title with an unprecedented back-nine rally.
Molinari seizes Masters lead with Woods, Finau two back
AFP, Published on 14/04/2019
» AUGUSTA (UNITED STATES) - Francesco Molinari fired a flawless six-under par 66 on Saturday, seizing a two stroke lead over Tiger Woods and Tony Finau in a thrilling Masters third round at Augusta National.