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Woods and McIlroy go head-to-head at Masters

Woods and McIlroy go head-to-head at Masters

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are headed into Masters 2012 on a collision course, each taking a path over the past year that has been difficult to map.

Woods back on form after 30-month absence

Woods back on form after 30-month absence

Two weeks after another injury scare, Tiger Woods looked dominant as ever in that red shirt to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Calls for change in format of President’s Cup

Calls for change in format of President’s Cup

International captain Greg Norman believes it’s time to give the host team the option of deciding the schedule of play in the President’s Cup.

Tiger pounces on return while recovering from controversy

Caddie causes stir with racial inference to Woods

Tiger Woods’ former caddie has caused another sensation, this time by using a racial slur to disparage his old boss during a caddies award toast.

Motivated Els advances in FedEx Cup

Els keeps hope alive as he plunges in FedEx Cup

Ernie Els didn’t look to be down in the dumps for someone who has tumbled so far in the FedEx Cup, and it seems he’s got reasons to remain optimistic.

Woods axes caddie Steve Williams

Woods axes caddie Steve Williams

Tiger Woods has fired caddie Steve Williams, ending a 12-year relationship during which he won 72 times worldwide and 13 majors.

McIlroy chasing down Donald in Dubai duel

Getting used to life without Tiger

Rory McIlroy is everywhere Tiger Woods used to be.

McIlroy chasing down Donald in Dubai duel

Golf’s next superstar: US Open winner Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy has buried his Masters meltdown with a breathtaking performance at the US Open, filled with the promise of more Majors to come.

Els leads class of six into golf’s hall of fame

Els leads class of six into golf’s hall of fame

Ernie Els followed the trail of idol Gary Player by winning golf tournaments around the world, taking him all the way to the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Tiger Woods hits 14-year low in world rankings

Woods goes mobile with his instruction

Tiger Woods launched a cellphone application on Wednesday that will give golfing lessons via cellphones.

Not even Woods knows his progress

Not even Woods knows his progress

The trouble with being so good for so long is that it makes the bad times look even worse. Tiger Woods never looked worse at Torrey Pines.

Els to skip Scottish Open, trim European play

Ernie Els has reached a point in his career where he will not be travelling as far, and making decisions based as much on his business ventures.

Phil Mickelson accused of ‘cheating’

Already missing Tiger Woods because of a sex scandal, the US PGA Tour headed into another mess when a player accused Phil Mickelson of "cheating".

Watney shoots a 64 to lead HSBC Championships

Nick Watney made an immediate impression in the HSBC Champions by tying the course record with an 8-under 64 to build a two-shot lead on Thursday.

Goosen takes lead in Scottish Open

Retief Goosen came close to matching his course record at Loch Lomond, settling for 63 to build a lead over Adam Scott at the Scottish Open on Friday

Tiger wants to be greedy host

When the AT&T National gets under way on Thursday, the biggest star will be the tournament host.

Tiger thrills at Bay Hill

Tiger Woods couldn’t have written a better script on Sunday, making pivotal putts along the back nine and coming to the 18th needing a birdie to win.

Singh wins first World Golf Championship

Vijay Singh on Sunday closed with a two-under 68 for a one-shot victory in the Bridgestone Invitational.

Goosen takes lead at tamer Firestone South

Retief Goosen, a late arrival and an early starter, took advantage of a Firestone South course that played long and short on his way to a 4-under 66.

Sawgrass layout suits all at Players Championship

A corridor beneath the grandiose clubhouse is lined with black-and-white photographs from more than a quarter-century of winners at The Players Championship since it moved to the…