Howell to cut back European schedule in 2007; Nick Price commits to three Champions Tour events

English golfer David Howell recently announced he will play fewer events next season because of a hurt back. This means fewer appearances in Europe, something the European Tour can’t be too happy about. Howell got off to an impressive start in 2006, winning in Shanghai and then coming out on top at the BMW Championship in May, before his back became a problem …

Nick Price has said he will play in the first three Champions Tour events of 2007. The 49-year-old World Golf Hall of Fame member will play in The ACE Group Classic at Quail West Golf & Country Club and events in Boca Raton and Tampa …

Tiger Woods is still debating when he will start the 2007 season. Woods usually plays the PGA Tour’s season opening Mercedes Championships in Hawaii, but he still hasn’t committed to the event …

At GolfEurope.com, Brandon Tucker writes about a few modern Scotland golf courses good enough to go a few rounds with the classics of old such as St. Andrews and Turnberry.