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Tiger Woods said the death of Nelson Mandela was "a sad day for many people," especially those who had the chance to meet him.

Zach Johnson birdied four of the par 5s and shot a 5-under 67 to take a one-shot lead Thursday over Matt Kuchar in the World Challenge.

Swedish golfer Helen Alfredsson has apologised for an "inappropriate and distasteful" remark made while commentating on a tournament in Dubai today.

English golfer Simon Dyson has been handed a suspended two-month ban from the European Tour and fined $49,000 after his rules violation at the BMW Masters in Shanghai in October.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - World No. 3 Stacy Lewis fired a 7-under 65 on Thursday to grab a 1-stroke lead after two rounds of the Dubai Ladies Masters.

Four University of North Carolina golfers, Casey Grice, Meaghan Francella, Catherine O'Donnell and Allie White, began play Wednesday at the LPGA Tour's Final Qualifying Tournament.

The World Challenge that Tiger Woods hosts each December begins Thursday, played for the last time at this Jack Nicklaus course in the foothills of the Santa Monica mountains.

Rory Mcllroy, of Northern Ireland, tees off on the 11th hole during the pro-am portion of the Northwestern Mutual World Challenge, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, in Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Had the answer been no at any point, the 31-year-old Johnson, of River Falls, would have joined the legions of talented mini-tour players who annually quit the nomadic, lonely and often frustrating pursuit of a PGA Tour card for the security of a 9-to-5.

In this Dec. 4, 2011 file photo, Tiger Woods waves his cap after winning the Chevron World Challenge golf tournament at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Jaye Marie Green shot a course-record 10-under 62 on Wednesday to take the first-round lead in the LPGA Tour's qualifying tournament.

David John previews the Nedbank Challenge at Sun City and fancies the in-form Thomas Bjorn to go close at 33/1.

Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain in action durin the Pro-Am at the Hong Kong Golf Club on Wednesday.

Chinese prodigy Ye Wocheng, the youngest player to compete on the European Tour, says officials should turn to the country's "tiger" parents to find the next Tiger Woods instead of relying on the state to unearth new talent.

For years, the formula for success in golf has been relatively straightforward: To play better golf, you have to play more golf.

Harrison went 0-2 at the 2012 Class AAAAAA state finals under then-rookie coach Matt Jones.

The A's added outfield depth Tuesday by acquiring Gentry along with right-hander Josh Lindblom from the division rival Texas Rangers for outfielder Michael Choice and minor league infielder Chris Bostick.

Joost Luiten better hope his decision to hit one shot at the BMW Masters doesn't keep him out of that other "Masters."

Woods, coming off his first U.S. Amateur title, rode on the Chiropractic Centennial Foundation float that required seven tons of flowers to build.

Television: Golf Channel and NBC . Last year: McDowell won the tournament for the second time in three years, finishing with a 4-under 68 for a three-stroke victory over Bradley.