Hart holds lead at FBR Open; Tiger struggles at Dubai Desert Classic

Dudley Hart shot a 7-under-par 64 to take a one-stroke lead at the FBR Open yesterday. Twelve other players are close on his heels, within two shots of the lead at the TPC Scottsdale course. Paul Azinger, for instance, is one of six players who shot a 65 …

Ross Fisher and Graeme McDowell share the lead after the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic. Both shot a 65. Tiger Woods struggled with his putter yesterday, ending up with a 68. Ernie Els finished with a 66 …

George Burger, a former political consultant who became one of the leaders behind the PGA Tour’s FedExCup competition, died Wednesday night of complications from meningitis. He was 50 …

“We are shocked and saddened by the loss of our partner and good friend,” PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem said. “While everyone who knew George recognized his enthusiasm, commitment and terrific personality, it was the overall passion that he brought to everything he did that set him apart.”

At TravelGolf.com, podcast host Dave Berner talks to LPGA star Natalie Gulbis about her sexy new calendar and the future of the LPGA Tour in this week’s segment.