Y.E. Yang came from behind to upset Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship Sunday. It was the 37-year-old Yang’s first major, and the first by an Asian-born golfer … “This might be my last win as a golfer,” Yang, who won this year’s Honda Classic, told reporters. “But it sure is a great day. It means the world right now.” Woods had never lost a major going into the final round with the lead. His putting let him down at Hazeltine National … “I played well enough to win the championship,” Woods told the media. “I did not putt well enough to ...

Catriona Matthew won the Ricoh Women’s British Open Sunday, defeating Carrie Webb by three strokes at Royal Lytham & St. Annes in England. The 39-year-old Scot won her first major title just 10 weeks after giving birth to her second child … “I’m speechless,” Matthew told reporters. “To be honest, I didn’t play that well today but I holed good putts at the 13th and 14th, which I needed. I never imagined coming back – after not playing – that I could win. It hasn’t sunk in yet.” Tiger Woods won his third Buick Open Sunday. Woods closed with a 3-under 69 ...

Although some may know Greg Maddux from his 20-year baseball career, recently, he tried his luck at a different sport. Sponsored by LasVegasGolf.com, Maddux participated in the World Series of Golf held May 11-14 at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort. Maddux has had stints on several major teams including the Cubs, Braves, and Dodgers, but none of it provided preparation for this unique tournament that combines golf with Texas Hold ‘Em. Maddux - who knows a thing of two about golf in Las Vegas - says about the event, “It was like nothing I’ve ever played before … it certainly makes ...

Golf history wasn’t to be this weekend at the British Open at Turnberry. Stewart Cink thwarted 59-year-old Tom Watson’s bid Sunday to become the oldest man to win a major tournament … Cink defeated Watson in a four-hole playoff after sinking a 12-foot birdie putt on the last hole of regulation to stay in the fight. Both men finished at 2-under 278 … “It would have been a hell of a story, wouldn’t it?” Watson told reporters. “And it almost was. Almost. The dream almost came true.” Though, Watson added after entering the press tent, “this ain’t a funeral, you know.” Cink, who won ...

The inaugural World Series of Golf in 2007 included an eclectic mix of players that consisted of actors, professional poker players, and athletes from other sports. In the end though, a day trader named Mark Ewing won the event. The tournament continues to attract big names from those fields, including Ray Romano and poker star Daniel Negreanu, who both participated in the 2008 event as well. This year, the tournament was held May 11-14 at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort. WGN is broadcasting the event coverage every Saturday at 1 p.m. EST through Oct. 4. They will also run replays ...

On Saturday July 11th, WGN began airing its coverage of the 2009 World Series of Golf. The event is divided into 13 one-hour episodes that you can catch every Saturday at 1:00 EST through October 4th, with replays on Sunday at 11:00 EST. Click here for the broadcast schedule. The event makes a game of golf a little more exciting by mixing in elements of poker. In the tournament, which is open to amateurs only, players ante on each tee and then bet or fold on each shot. The event takes place in none other than the poker-loving city of Las ...

Tiger Woods won his 68th career title at the AT&T National yesterday. He closed with a final-round 67 at Congressional Country Club outside Washington, D.C., to defeat Hunter Mahan and Anthony Kim … Meanwhile, in the TravelGolf.com This Week podcast, host Dave Berner talks to Damon Hack of Sports Illustrated about Lucas Glover’s U.S. Open victory.

Lucas Glover finished with a 3-over-par 73 today to win the U.S. Open at Bethpage Black. He defeated Phil Mickelson, trying to win the title for his wife as she battles breast cancer, by two strokes … “It was a test of patience, that’s for sure,” Glover, who had never made a cut at the U.S. Open before last week, told the media. “It was just heart today.” Mickelson made a late charge in the final round, with a birdie on the 12th and an eagle on 13, but two missed par putts on 15 and 17 put the trophy out of ...

Last week, baseball great Greg Maddux played in the World Series of Golf at Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort. Although, he was eliminated the first day, The future Hall of Fame member tells LasVegasGolf.com writer Bill Bowman he had a ball and really enjoyed the Series format, which is a high-octane hybrid of golf and poker. Click here to read the complete Q&A with Maddux.

Sean O’Hair won the Quail Hollow Championship in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday. He closed with a 3-under-par 69 to defeat Lucas Glover and Bubba Watson by a stroke. This is O’Hair’s third PGA Tour victory … Meanwhile, golfing legend Seve Ballesteros made his first public appearance this weekend after undergoing surgery late last year to remove a brain tumor. The five-time major winner attended a Spanish league match at Racing Santander’s El Sardinero stadium … In the TravelGolf.com This Week podcast, host Dave Berner talks to Brandon Tucker, who is on an epic golf trip to Scotland.

Brian Gay closed with a 7-under-par 64 Sunday to win the Verizon Heritage by 10 shots. He finished at 20-under 264 – a new scoring record – for his second PGA Tour victory … “Just another unbelievable day,” Gay told reporters. Gay’s victory dashed Boo Weekley’s hopes of a third consecutive win at Harbour Town Golf Links … “I just hate that I didn’t get to win again,” Weekley told the media Sunday. Meanwhile, Nick Price won his first Champions Tour event Sunday, the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am. Price defeated Larry Nelson by two strokes. It is Price’s first victory since 2002 … In the TravelGolf.com ...

Alex Cejka carded a 7-under-par 64 yesterday to lead the Verizon Heritage. Cejka, who missed more than three months of action on the PGA Tour last year after neck surgery, leads Lee Janzen by a stroke. Trevor Immelman is two shots back … Meanwhile, Sergio Garcia has apologized for negative comments he made about August National following the Masters … “Following my final round at the Masters, I made comments in an interview that I regret and want to apologize for,” he told the media Monday. “Out of frustration, I blamed the golf course instead of putting the blame where it belongs, ...

Angel Cabrera of Argentina earned his second major victory yesterday at The Masters. The 39-year-old Cabrera defeated Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell in a sudden death shootout at Augusta National that played deep into the evening … Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, paired together Sunday, finished fifth and sixth, respectively, after making late but ultimately insufficient charges … At TravelGolf.com, Mike Bailey raves about Pete and Perry Dye’’s Fuego Maya Golf Course at La Reunion Resort in Guatemala.

Paul Casey earned his first PGA Tour victory Sunday with a win at the Shell Houston Open. He defeated J.B. Holmes with a bogey on the first playoff hole. The victory moved him to No. 6 in the world rankings … “It’s time to start believing I can be a top 10 player in the world and maybe I can be in the top five,” Casey told reporters. “We’ll see when we get there. Clearly, I just took a little while to sort of get used to things and feel comfortable. Now, I feel comfortable out there.” Brittany Lincicome won the Kraft ...

Tiger Woods nailed a 12-foot birdie foot Sunday to win at Bay Hill. Woods closed with a 3-under-par 67 to defeat Sean O’Hair by a stroke. It was the third time Woods won at Bay Hill with a birdie on the final hole … “It feels good to be back in contention, to feel the rush,” Woods told reporters. “It’s been awhile, but God, it felt good.” Meanwhile, Karrie Webb ended a two-year winless streak Sunday at the J Golf LPGA International. The Australian finished with a 5-under 67 to win the event by two strokes. It was her 36th career LPGA ...

Retief Goosen carded a 1-under-par 70 yesterday to win the Transitions Championship. It was his first PGA Tour victory in almost four years … “It was great to see that putt go in,” Goosen told reporters. “The greens got scary. Down those last few holes, they were definitely getting like Shinnecock was. You just cannot hit them soft enough. It was really tough.” Pat Hurst won the Mastercard Classic Sunday. She closed with a 4-under 68 to defeat Lorena Ochoa and Yani Tsengy by a stroke. It is her first victory since the Safeway Classic in 2006 … Want to play where the ...

Jim Furyk shot a 6-under-par 65 on the Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Fla., to take the first round lead at the Transitions Championship. It is the first time Furyk has held a lead since his last PGA Tour victory nearly two years ago. Stephen Ames is in second place … Meanwhile, Tiger Woods will play in the Australian Masters, Victoria state premier John Brumby confirmed this week. It will be Woods’ first tournament appearance in Australia since 1998 … At LasVegasGolf.com, Mike Bailey writes about the Playboy Golf Scramble.

Phil Mickelson won his first World Golf Championship this weekend. Suffering from a stomach bug, Mickelson nevertheless closed with a 3-under 69 at Doral’s Blue Monster to defeat Nick Watney by a stroke … “It took a lot out of me,” Mickelson told reporters. “I haven’t eaten much in three days. I fought hard. I’ve been playing some of my best golf, and I’m very excited to have finished it off.” Meanwhile, Tiger Woods tied for ninth with an 11-under 277. Woods has won at Doral three times and has never finished outside the top 10. He told journalists he was happy ...

Robert Allenby shot a 4-under-par 64 Thursday for a one-shot lead at the Honda Classic. Erik Compton, who underwent his second heart transplant last year, had a surprisingly strong day and finished at 1 under … Meanwhile, Paula Creamer had a big day at the HSBC Women’s Champions yesterday, shooting a 5-under 67 to lead the event. Creamer was playing with flu-like symptoms … “For some reason I putt better when I’m sick,” Creamer told reporters. “At the beginning, I was very sick, very nauseous. It must have been something I ate.” In the TravelGolf.com This Week podcast, host Dave Berner talks to ...

Geoff Ogilvy defeated Paul Casey 4 and 3 Sunday to win the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship. Ogilvy didn’t card a single bogey through his last 57 holes … “When Geoff plays the way he did today, you have to put him in the category with the top players,” Casey told reporters. “He’s a phenomenal golfer. How many other guys have won three WGC events? Only one. Geoff was exceptional today. I just came up against a guy who was too good.” Meanwhile, Lorena Ochoa shot a 6-under-par 66 Sunday to win the Honda LPGA Thailand. She defeated Paula Creamer by three strokes ...

Tiger Woods fell to Tim Clark in the second round of the Accenture Match Play Championship Thursday. Woods is now 32-7 in the event after the 4 and 2 defeat by the South African … “I didn’t miss too many shots out there today,” Clark told reporters. “That’s as good as I can play.” At TravelGolf.com, Mike Bailey writes about the great winter golf to be found in South Padre Island, Texas.

In his first professional round of golf in eight months, Tiger Woods defeated Brendan Jones 3&2 in the first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship. Woods opened with a birdie, followed by an eagle … “I got off to probably an ideal start,” Woods said. “I hit a couple loose irons in the middle part of the round. But other than that, I really hit it pretty good all day.” Today Woods faces Tim Clark, who defeated Retief Goosen yesterday … Plus, in the TravelGolf.com This Week podast, host Dave Berner talks to WorldGolf.com’s Brandon Tucker about a few new golf courses ...

Phil Mickelson hung on this weekend after seeing a four-shot lead dwindle into a two-shot deficit with three to go at the Northern Trust Open to win the event. Mickelson closed with two consecutive birdies and a par on 18 to clinch the victory … “I’ll take a lot of this,” he told reporters. “To be able to heart it out on 16 and 17 with two birdies, then to make that par on 18 when two years ago I didn’t, that meant a lot to me.” Meanwhile, Tiger Woods will make his long awaited return to the PGA Tour at the ...

Mark O’Meara said Sunday that Tiger Woods’ game is looking good at that he’s ready to return to the PGA Tour. O’Meara, a close friend with Woods since the world No. 1 joined the tour, did not say, however, that Woods would play at the Accenture Match Play Championship at the end of this month. Rumors have circulated recently that Woods would return to competition at the event, following the birth of his second child last weekend … Michelle Wie saw what looked to be her first victory as an LPGA Tour member slip away Sunday at the SBS Open. Wie ...

Tiger Woods’ wife Elin has given birth to the couple’s second child, Charlie Axel Woods … “Both Charlie and Elin are doing great and we want to thank everyone for their sincere best wishes and kind thoughts,” Woods said in a statement on his Web site. Woods, who’s been out of competition as he recovers from reconstructive knee surgery, had said no announcement about his return would come before the new baby arrived … Meanwhile, Nick Watney shot a final-round 4-under-par 68 Sunday to win the Buick Invitational. Watney defeated John Rollins by a stroke … At TravelGolf.com, National Correspondent Tom Spousta writes ...

Camilo Villegas carded a 9-under-par 63 yesterday for the early lead at the Buick Invitational. Villegas scored a string of birdies late in his round at Torrey Pines’ North Course to go three up on the field … At TravelGolf.com, Brandon Tucker writes about the many airports within easy driving distance of golf mecca Myrtle Beach.

Tiger Woods has said on his Web site that he’s hitting full shots and training with coach Hank Haney to return to competition. Woods said he won’t return to the PGA Tour, however, until the birth of his second child, expected next month … “I did some work with Hank Haney for a few days last week and it’s all good,” Woods said on his site. “I’m full-bore with my practice sessions and have no restrictions; it’s just a matter of getting my golf endurance up. I don’t have my golf stamina back yet.” Meanwhile, be looking for Padraig Harrington to make ...

Kenny Perry defeated Charley Hoffman in a lackluster playoff Sunday to win the FBR Open in Scottsdale. Perry sank a 22-foot birdie putt on the third extra hole to clinch the victory at TPC Scottsdale … “The playoff was ugly,” Perry told reporters. “We were hitting it everywhere, havint to scramble from all over the place.” Teenager Rory McIlroy earned his first European Tour title this weekend. McIlroy, 19, carded a final-round 2-under 70 to defeat Justin Rose at the Dubai Desert Classic … Meanwhile, Colin Montgomerie has been selected as captain of the next European Ryder Cup squad. Despite never winning a ...

WorldGolf.com blogger Joel Zuckerman has won an International Network of Golf Media Award for his Pete Dye book, “Pete Dye-Golf Courses.” Click here to buy a copy. Awards in the 13 categories were announced Jan. 29 at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. The International Network of Golf is a 19-year-old, non-profit networking organization that aims to enhance and promote communication and education in golf. Congratulations, Joel!

James Nitties carded an opening-round 6-under 65 at the FBR Open yesterday for a share of the lead. He’s tied with Lucas Glover. Local favorite Phil Mickelson had a disappointing day at TPC Scottsdale, finishing tied for 21st … Rory McIlroy leads after the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic, having shot an 8-under 64. The 19-year-old golfer from Northern Ireland had nine birdies and one bogey … At TravelGolf.com, National Correspondent Tom Spousta previews this week’s PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando.

Colin Montgomerie has been named as Europe’s 2010 Ryder Cup Captain. Montgomerie, from Scotland, will take over for Nick Faldo, who was at the helm for the 2008 Ryder Cup when the U.S. soundly beat the European squad. Montgomerie is no stranger to the Ryder Cup, having competed eight times, and being a part of Europe victories five times. Overall, Montgomerie has played 36 Ryder Cup matches with 20 wins and seven halved. “The Ryder Cup has been a huge part of my life and the next 20 months leading up to the 2010 contest will be invigorating. I’ve enjoyed the thrill ...

Pat Perez won his first PGA Tour title Sunday at the Bob Hope Classic. Perez closed with a 3-under-par 69 for a 33-under 327 in the event … “I just tried to stay pretty even-keeled,” Perez told reporters. “I figured if I could just play solid and hit some good shots and kind of stay calm and think about what I’m doing out there, I was going to be fine.” Alvaro Quiros won the Qatar Masters Sunday, closing with a 3-under 69. He defeated Louis Oosthulzen and Henrik Stenson by three strokes … At TravelGolf.com, Mike Bailey writes about the South Course at ...

Pat Perez held onto his lead in the second day of play at the Bob Hope Classic, shooting a 9-under 69 Thursday. He became the first player in PGA Tour history to play a 36-hole stretch in a tournament in 20 under … Henrik Stenson carded a 6-under 66 in the first round of the Qatar Masters yesterday for a share of the lead. He had seven birdies at Doha Golf Club and is tied with Andrew Coltart and Miguel Angel Jimenez … Jose Maria Olazabal has offered himself as a captain for the European squad in the 2010 Ryder Cup ...

Pat Perez has the early lead at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic after opening with a 61 under ideal playing conditions Wednesday. Mike Weir and Bubba Watson are a shot behind … Golf great Seve Ballesteros has said the test results following his first course of chemotherapy were “quite good.” Ballesteros, 41, underwent four surgeries to remove a brain tumor last October. The five-time major winner begins his second course of chemo tomorrow … At TravelGolf.com, Brandon Tucker suggests a few places to play golf during the upcoming Super Bowl weekend in Tampa, Florida.

Zach Johnson won the Sony Open in Hawaii by two strokes Sunday. Johnson finished the tournament with a 5-under 65 to defeat David Toms and Adam Scott. This is Johnson’s fifth career victory … Tiger Woods praised his father and “the men and women in unfirom who serve our country and protect our freedom” at an inaugural celebration for President-elect Barack Obama Sunday … Meanwhile, Paul Casey took home the winner’s trophy at the Abu Dhabi Championship this week. Casey finished with a 2-under 70 for his first win since 2007 … “I have missed winning for the last two years, so this ...

Shigeki Maruyama shot a 5-under-par 65 yesterday for a one-stroke lead at the Sony Open. Geoff Ogilvy, who won the Mercedes-Benz Championship last week, is in second place … Vijay Singh, last year’s PGA Tour FedEx Cup winner, has had knee surgery and will be out of competition for the next three weeks. He had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Jan. 14 to repair torn cartilage. Singh hopes to return for the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am … Meanwhile, Johan Edfors and Mikael Lundberg share the lead at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship after first round play. Padraig Harrington is five ...