Rookie Snedeker upstages Tiger at Buick Invitational; Goosen leads at Qatar Masters

PGA Tour rookie Brandt Snedeker shot an 11-under-par 61 yesterday to take a two-stroke lead in the first round of the Buick Invitational. The feat ties the course record …

“The whole front nine was a blur,” Snedeker said afterward.

Meanwhile, Tiger Woods, who is going for his seventh straight tour victory, shot a 66. Phil Mickelson finished the day with a 74 …

Retief Goosen went into the clubhouse at the Qatar Masters with a one shot lead over Miguel Angel Jimenez and Nick O’Hern yesterday. He shot an opening round 7-under-par 65 …

Scotland’s Royal & Ancient will allow women golfers into its clubhouse for the first time in its 153-year history when it hosts this year’s Women’s British Open, held in August. The move is part of an agreement between the club and the Ladies’ Golf Union …

At MyrtleBeachGolf.com, Tim McDonald writes about the Witch Golf Links, a course he says can hold its own with the best of the best on the Grand Strand.