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  • February 2008

    • Woods, Stricker Advance in Match Play

      Associated Press  |  Feb 21, 08 10:06 PM CST

      Woods, Stricker Advance in Match Play

      (Newser) - Tiger Woods made easy 3-and-2 work of Arron Oberholser, but there was no shortage of exciting tete-a-tetes elsewhere in round two of the WGC Match Play Championship. Phil Mickelson's excellent performance was trumped by Stuart Appleby's sensational nine birdies; the lefty has yet to reach the event's quarterfinals. Also in Marana: More »

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      golf  • Tiger Woods  • Phil Mickelson  • Trevor Immelman  • Steve Stricker  • Henrik Stenson  • Jonathan Byrd  • Stuart Appleby

    • Golf Finds Itself in the Rough

      New York Times  |  Feb 21, 08 10:47 AM CST

      Golf Finds Itself in the Rough

      (Newser) - The number of American golfers is dropping—and those who do play aren't playing as much as they used to. Busy people aren't as willing to spend four hours on 18 holes, and the rise of electronic games has hurt outdoor activities. Golf professionals are trying to think up innovative ways to tame the hazards, the New York Times reports. More »

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      golf  • sports  • video game  • Tiger Woods  • golf course

    • Tiger Rallies for Match Play Win

      New York Times  |  Feb 20, 08 10:02 PM CST

      Tiger Rallies for Match Play Win

      (Newser) - Tiger Woods was down three holes with five remaining at the World Golf Championships' Match Play Championship, but roared back to win four straight holes from 14- through 17, playing the final five holes in 5-under par to steal the win from J.B. Holmes.  “I was just going to have to start playing a hell of a lot better. Then all of a sudden, putts started falling in from everywhere,” Woods said of the comeback, reports the Associated Press. More »

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      golf  • Tiger Woods  • Phil Mickelson  • Ernie Els  • World Golf Championships

    • Dubai Makes 4 Straight for Tiger

      Associated Press  |  Feb 3, 08 1:22 PM CST

      Dubai Makes 4 Straight for Tiger

      (Newser) - A day after sinking four shots behind Ernie Els, Tiger Woods birdied five of his last seven holes to overcome the deficit and see if Els could catch up, reports the AP. Instead, the South African hit water on the 18th, handing Woods his fourth straight tournament. "To go 2-for-2, it's a pretty good start, isn't it?" Woods said. More »

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      Tiger Woods  • Ernie Els  • Buick Invitational

    • Els Tames Tiger for a Day

      Associated Press  |  Feb 2, 08 2:49 PM CST

      Els Tames Tiger for a Day

      (Newser) - Ernie Els knows he has a long way to go, but he will take his 7-under 65 today that gave him a one-stroke lead in the Dubai Desert Classic, reports the Associated Press. Tiger Woods' day included a 73 that pushed him four strokes back, lots of missed putts, and an outburst at a photographer. Henrik Stenson is one back of Els. More »

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      golf  • Tiger Woods  • Dubai  • Ernie Els  • European PGA Tour

    • Tiger Holds Lead at Sandy Dubai

      Associated Press  |  Feb 1, 08 11:39 PM CST

      Tiger Holds Lead at Sandy Dubai

      (Newser) - It wasn't pretty but he'll take it, as Tiger Woods overcame the distractions of clicking cameras, high winds, and blowing sand to retain a one-shot lead after two rounds in the Dubai Desert Classic. The putter was his nemesis in round two, as it was in this tournament last year, as he missed several 10- and 12-footers, reports the AP. More »

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      golf  • Tiger Woods  • PGA  • Dubai Classic  • European PGA Tour

  • January 2008

    • It's Tiger in a Romp—Again

      Associated Press  |  Jan 27, 08 10:10 PM CST

      It's Tiger in a Romp&mdash;Again

      (Newser) - The rest of the PGA is on notice, after Tiger Woods finished off a dominating win at the Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines, also the site of this year's US Open. Woods coasted through the final round with a 1-under 71 to win the event for the fourth straight year—this time by seven shots over Japan's Ryuji Imada. More »

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      golf  • Tiger Woods  • PGA  • PGA Tour  • Torrey Pines  • Buick Invitational

    • Tiger Builds Huge Buick Lead

      Associated Press  |  Jan 26, 08 7:47 PM CST

      Tiger Builds Huge Buick Lead

      (Newser) - Justin Leonard said it best after his 65 today moved him into a tie for fourth at the Buick Invitational. "There's two tournaments going on. I'm going to try to win the tournament that Tiger's not playing." Tiger Woods shot a 6-under 66 to take an eight-shot lead going into tomorrow's final round, reports the Associated Press. More »

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      Tiger Woods  • PGA  • PGA Tour  • Torrey Pines  • Buick Invitational

    • Woods Builds 4-Shot Lead

      Associated Press  |  Jan 26, 08 6:51 AM CST

      Woods Builds 4-Shot Lead

      (Newser) - Kevin Streelman will get his chance to meet Tiger Woods today. The PGA alternate will tee off with the world's best player at Torrey Pines as he is four back of the Buick Invitational leader going into the third round, the AP reports. Woods shot a 7-under 65 on the North Course yesterday to take control of the tournament he has won three years in a row. More »

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      Tiger Woods  • PGA  • PGA Tour

    • Woods Torrid at Torrey Pines

      Los Angeles Times  |  Jan 24, 08 10:56 PM CST

      Woods Torrid at Torrey Pines

      (Newser) - Tiger Woods opened 2008 on a strong note, firing a five-under 67 on the first day of the Buick Invitational. His partner at Torrey Pines last year, Troy Matteson, led all golfers with 65; he and Woods were playing the meatier South Course. Brad Adamonis, out on the relatively lightweight North Course, banged home a 66, good for second. More »

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      golf  • Tiger Woods  • Phil Mickelson  • Torrey Pines  • Buick Invitational  • Rory Sabbatini

    • Tiger Calls 'Lynch' Flap Overblown

      Orange County Register (Calif.)  |  Jan 22, 08 11:50 AM CST

      Tiger Calls 'Lynch' Flap Overblown

      (Newser) - Enough already, says Tiger Woods. The recent flap over a sports announcer's "lynch" joke has been overblown by the media and is in the past as far as he's concerned, reports the Orange County Register . "There was no ill intent," he said during the unveiling of a learning center in his name in Anaheim. "She regrets saying it. In my eyes, it's all said and done." More »

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      golf  • Tiger Woods  • Kelly Tilghman  • Golf Channel  • Dave Seanor  • GolfWeek

    • Editor Fired for Magazine Cover

      New York Times  |  Jan 18, 08 2:36 PM CST

      Editor Fired for Magazine Cover

      (Newser) - Golfweek has fired its editor for approving a cover illustration of a noose, the New York Times reports. PGA commissioner Tim Finchem decried the art, a reference to a recent on-air remark by a Golf Channel anchor about Tiger Woods, as “outrageous and irresponsible.” Finchem called the cover a “naked attempt to inflame” the incident, which was already heading to “an appropriate conclusion.” More »

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      Tiger Woods  • noose  • Kelly Tilghman  • Golf Channel  • Dave Seanor  • GolfWeek

    • TV Anchor Suspended After 'Lynch Tiger' Quip

      Newsday  |  Jan 10, 08 6:29 AM CST

      TV Anchor Suspended After 'Lynch Tiger' Quip

      (Newser) - A golf commentator's quip that the only way young challengers could defeat super pro Tiger Woods would be to "lynch him" has earned her a two-week suspension and sparked a furor. The Golf Channel's lead anchor Kelly Tilghman made the comments in response to an on-air analyst's jokey suggestion that golfers should "gang up" to take on Woods. "Lynch him in a back alley," Tilghman piped in. More »

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      golf  • Tiger Woods  • racism  • news anchor  • Al Sharpton  • lynching  • Kelly Tilghman  • Golf Channel

    • Tiger, Phil Missing First PGA Stop of '08

      Associated Press  |  Jan 2, 08 3:14 AM CST

      Tiger, Phil Missing First PGA Stop of '08

      (Newser) - Not all the stars will be out when the PGA Tour kicks off with the Mercedes-Benz Championship in Kapalua, Hawaii this week. Four winners from last year, including Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and British Open champion Padraig Harrington are all taking a pass, reports the AP. Among those competing are defending Masters champ Zach Johnson and top rookie Brandt Snedeker. More »

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      golf  • Tiger Woods  • Phil Mickelson  • PGA Tour  • Zach Johnson  • Padraig Harrington  • The Masters  • Boo Weekley

  • December 2007

    • Tiger is PGA Player of the Year

      Associated Press  |  Dec 12, 07 12:14 AM CST

      Tiger is PGA Player of the Year

      (Newser) - For the third straight season, and the ninth time in his eleven-year career, Tiger Woods was yesterday voted PGA Tour Player of the Year, the AP reports. "Every year has been an unbelievable year," said tour veteran Jeff Sluman. Fellow pro Steve Stricker, who once again won comeback player of the year, said simply "I don't think it's getting closer." More »

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      golf  • Tiger Woods  •