Perez holds onto Bob Hope lead; Stenson shares lead at Qatar Masters

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 Matches. The European Ryder Cup committee will pick the captain Jan. 28. The other candidate is Colin Montgomerie …

In the TravelGolf.com This Week podcast, host Dave Berner talks to National Correspondent Tom Spousta about why President Obama is a friend to golf.