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NASCAR: the first egalitarian pro sport
I was at Billy's Pub a few nights ago, checking out the scene on a Saturday night, and I had a flash of realization: NASCAR is the first EOE sport in America.
LPGA Notebook: Wie to play Ladies European Tour finale in Dubai
Michelle Wie will end her season in Dubai at the final Ladies European Tour event of the year.
We know it's difficult to find time to practice during the week. When a Saturday or Sunday tee time rolls around, you're hoping to find some spark or productive swing thought that will help you break 100, 90, 80 or whatever your scoring goal may be.
Wie to play final Ladies European Tour event
Michelle Wie will end her season in Dubai at the final Ladies European Tour event of the year.
Wie set for first appearance at Dubai Ladies Masters
American Michelle Wie is scheduled to make her debut in the Dubai Ladies Masters at the Emirates Golf Club next month.
Grzebien, Francella lead at KOLON Championshp
Anna Grzebien and Meaghan Francella each shot a 6-under 66 in wet but comfortable conditions Friday for a share of the first-round lead at the LPGA Tour's KOLON Championship.
Forty-eight hours in and the flag still hadn't dropped at the Viking Classic, the victim of a deluge PGA Tour official Slugger White called "as bad as I've seen," and there was no chance of a cut anytime soon.
Jiyai Shin looks to extend lead in Player of Year race
The LPGA Tour's two-week swing through Asia begins this week in South Korea with the Rolex Player of the Year award still up for grabs.
Rickie Fowler's Swing: We Ask Top Instructors
Coming off of his second place finish in a playoff at the Frys.com Open, everyone and their mother is ready to crown Rickie Fowler as golf's next Tiger Woods.
Few changes in women's world rankings
For the third consecutive week, there was no action on the LPGA Tour and that led to little movement at the top of the world rankings.
Michelle Wie is immersed in her third year at Stanford - and ice packs - right now, but will take a break from the books to return to the LPGA Tour next month for two tournaments.
Enqvist selected captain of Sweden Davis Cup team
Thomas Enqvist is the new captain for Sweden's Davis Cup team. The Swedish Tennis Federation announced Thursday that he'll replace Mats Wilander, who retired this week.
Francesco Molinari keeps lead at Portugal Masters
Francesco Molinari has matched the lowest halfway total of the European Tour this season to take a one-stroke lead after the second round of the Portugal Masters.
This is the week that the Kapalua LPGA Classic was to have been played at the Maui resort's Bay Course.
Michelle Wie draws fans for August LPGA tournament
You will be in the minority if you are not hit by golf enthusiasm this year. "Please tell Edmontonians we need another 100 volunteers for the CN Canadian Women's Open," said Don Sprague, chairman of the Aug.
Forewarning: Golf, Olympics don't mix
Free Press sports writer Jo-Ann Barnas lends her views on Olympic sports: So golf is back in the Olympics.
Harig: Golf at Olympics not all smooth sailing
They pulled out the driver and then fired at every pin. Even though golf had already been recommended for inclusion in the 2016 Olympic Games, the International Golf Federation was taking no chances.
Woe is Wie in first round of Open
Michelle Wie from Honolulu Hi.watches in disbelieve as her shot misses the 9th green during the first round of the 2009 CN Canadian Womens Open on Thursday, September 3 at the Priddis Green Golf and Country Club near Calgary.
Michelle Wie has no doubts about where an Olympic gold medal would rank in the minds of professional golfers.
Harrington, Wie and Pettersen to appear in final push for Olympic golf
Padraig Harrington of Ireland, Suzann Pettersen of Norway, Michelle Wie of the United States and 16-year-old British Amateur Champion Matteo Manassero of Italy will participate in the final presentation before the International Olympic Committee membership on Friday.
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