Francella beats Sorenstam at LPGA Tour MasterCard Classic

Meaghan Francella made a four-foot birdie putt on the fourth playoff hole to beat Annika Sorenstam at the MasterCard Classic yesterday. It is the first LPGA Tour win for the 24 year old, who finished with a 3-under-par 69 …

Five-time PGA Tour winner Bud Allin died of cancer in Hemet, Calif. March 12. Allin, who was 62, was also active on the Champions Tour, playing in 157 events …

After complaining of chest pains, J.P. Hayes dropped out of the PODS Championship on Sunday and was taken to the hospital. The PGA Tour has not made a statement updating his condition …

At GolfArizona.com, Chris Baldwin gives a few tips on which Tucson golf courses are popular with the boys of summer while they’re in town for MLB Spring Training.