Almost overlooked as Charl Schwartzel surged clear to clinch the US Masters was the fact that he eclipsed Tiger Woods with his breakthrough.
Former winner Ernie Els rediscovered his putting touch to set the early pace in the second round of the Tournament of Champions.
Ernie Els will launch his 2011 season at this week’s Tournament of Champions with a new caddie in a bid to spark a fresh approach to his game.
Lee Westwood and Luke Donald set the tone as Europe charged 9-1/2 points to 6-1/2 ahead of the United States on Sunday.
The United States, inspired by a sizzling birdie run from Stewart Cink, came from behind to seize control in Friday’s unfinished fourball matches.
Germany’s Martin Kaymer won his maiden Major title in a gripping two-way playoff with American Bubba Watson for the 92nd PGA Championship on Sunday.
American Bubba Watson and Italian Francesco Molinari took control at the US PGA Championship in a fog-disrupted first round on Thursday.
Phil Mickelson’s bid for a first US Open title and Tiger Woods’s form have dominated the build-up to Thursday’s opening round at Pebble Beach.
Britain’s Lee Westwood maintained ice-cool composure while fending off an electrifying back-nine charge by Phil Mickelson.
Tiger Woods sprang a surprise at Augusta National on Sunday when he turned up without notice to play the back nine at the US Masters venue.