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Flesch takes four-shot lead
NEW YORK: Steve Flesch birdied four of the last five holes on Saturday to stretch his lead to four strokes heading into the final round of the Turning Point Resort Championship in Verona.
The left-handed American, who led by one after 36 holes, fired a six-under 66 for a 19-under 197 total, four strokes better than Sweden's Carl Pettersson and compatriot Charles Warren on the 7,482-yard Atunyote Golf Club course.
Pettersson posted a six-under 66 and Warren a 68 to complete 54 holes at 15-under-par. |
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Leader Foster survives last-hole scare
SUTTON COLDFIELD: Briton Mark Foster saw his four-shot British Masters advantage halved on the Belfry's notorious last hole on Saturday but still leads going into the final round.
After double-bogeying the 18th, scene of many a calamity in past Ryder Cup matches, for a three-under 69 and a 10-under 206 three-round aggregate, the 32-year-old Englishman holds a two-shot advantage over six players.
Foster's club mate and former European number one Lee Westwood, fellow Briton Ian Poulter, three Swedes |
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Homeboy Wen-teh bags hat-trick
TAIPEI: Local star Lu Wen-teh claimed his second win on the Asian Tour this season when he won his third Taiwan Masters yesterday.
Lu, who has previously won the tournament back in 1994 and 1996, shot an even-par 72 in the final round on his home course at the Taiwan Golf and Country Club for a four-under 284 total to claim the prize of US$100,000.
Overnight leader Ted Oh of South Korea was unable to maintain his charge as he carded a 76 and finished three strokes behind.
揟his is the first time I抳e won twice in a season on the Asian Tour. It feels really good to achieve that today. After closing the gap yesterday, I knew that I was in for a very strong chance at the title. I guess when the weather is not too good, it plays to my advantage just like how it was before, |
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Westwood wins second title of season
SUTTON COLDFIELD (England): Former European number one Lee Westwood claimed his second title of the season when he won the British Masters yesterday by five strokes from fellow-Briton Ian Poulter.
A closing seven-under 65 from Westwood for a 15-under par 273 total, earned the 34-year-old his 18th European Tour success.
Westwood began the final round at the Belfry former Ryder Cup venue two strokes behind compatriot Mark Foster but as the overnight leader stumbled, the 2000 European money-list winner took over.
Poulter stayed on Westwood's shoulder until the last three holes. Then two huge putts, from 30 feet for a birdie on 16 and 35 feet to eagle the long 17th, swept Westwood well clear of, by then, his only rival.
Foster stayed just about in contention until driving out of bounds at the 11th and from there it was an uphill struggle for Westwood's club mate, who limped home in third place, six shots adrift. |
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Taiwan抯 Lin brothers out to secure place in World Cup
PETALING JAYA: The Lin brothers will be challenging for a place in the World Cup for Taiwan in the Fortis International Challenge, which begins on Thursday at the Kota Permai Golf and Country Club.
Brunei Open champion Wen-tang will partner younger brother Wen-hong for the first time and they have to get among the top five to qualify for the World Cup, which will be played in China in November.
The last time Taiwan made it to the World Cup was in 2005 when Wang Ter-chang and Chang Tse-peng shared top honours with Singaporeans Lam Chih Bing and Mardan Mamat in Kota Permai.
揥e are honoured to represent Taiwan, |
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US can still outplay formidable International side to keep Cup, says Woods
MONTREAL: Tiger Woods sees an impressive International squad poised for the Presidents Cup but likes the chance his US team can retain the trophy with a fun but focused atmosphere inspired by captain Jack Nicklaus.
Both teams arrived on Monday in Canada ahead of the seventh edition of the match-play event between American and non-European sides at Royal Montreal Golf Club, with the US squad owning a 4-1-1 edge in the rivalry.
South Africa's Ernie Els, Australian Adam Scott and South Korean K.J. Choi lead an Internationals lineup with nine of the top 18 players in the world.
揑f you look on the international side, I think that everyone will be the first to admit that's probably the best lineup there is, including US or European Ryder Cup teams, |
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SEA Games: In-form Filipino hopes to extend winning touch to Kota Permai
By LIM TEIK HUAT
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is a happy hunting ground for Tony Lascuna and he has high hopes of winning a place for the Philippines in the World Cup from the Fortis International Challenge, which begins tomorrow at the Kota Permai Golf and Country Club.
Five tickets to the World Cup in China in November are on offer at the Challenge and Lascuna will partner Gerald Rosales against 16 other teams from Asia, Europe and Africa.
A return to Malaysia will bring happy memories for Lascuna. The in-form golfer triumphed in the Selangor Masters earlier this year and finished as the runner-up in the Asian Tour抯 Iskandar Johor Open last month.
 | Lascuna: The Filipino won the Selangor Masters title earlier this year and finished second in the Asian Tour抯 Iskandar Johor Open last month.
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揑 am really excited as this is only my second time at the qualifiers. I believe in my partner. He has a very good game and I am confident we can get to go to China, |
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Golfer Airil eyes a first
By LIM TEIK HUAT
PETALING JAYA: Airil Rizman Zahari will represent Malaysia for the first time as a professional golfer in the Fortis International Challenge, which begins today at the Kota Permai Golf and Country Club.
And he hopes to secure a first appearance in six years for Malaysia in the World Cup together with Iain Steel.
The last Malaysian qualifiers were Danny Chia and P. Gunasegaran in 2001.
 | Raring to go: Malaysians Iain Steel(pix) and Airil Rizman Zahari will be out to secure a place in the World Cup at the Fortis International Challenge beginning today.
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Then, Airil was still an amateur and he was part of the Malaysian team who won the gold medal in the KL SEA Games.
Pakistan Open champion Airil forms a new combination with Iain and they are optimistic that they can secure one of the five spots from the Challenge to play in the World Cup in Shenzhen in November.
揑抦 very happy and excited to be playing for Malaysia for the first time (as a pro), |
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Thongchai hopes to beat jet lag in time for first tee
PETALING JAYA: Thai star Thongchai Jaidee has jet lag but is hopeful that he can recover in time to mount a strong challenge together with Prayad Marksaeng in the Fortis International Challenge.
The Challenge is a qualifying tournament for the World Cup and the Thai pair will start as favourites to claim one of the five berths at stake.
揑 played in England (Quinn Direct British Masters) last week and I arrived here at 8.30 last night. I am still feeling the effects of jet lag and I hope everything will be fine tomorrow, |
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Heavyweight Internationals under pressure, says Appleby
THE Internationals need to live up to their heavyweight billing by winning this week's Presidents Cup, according to Australian Stuart Appleby.
Although the US have dominated the biennial team competition with four victories in the first six editions, the Internationals have more strength in depth this year.
揥e've come a long way as an International team but we need to start winning, |
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Heavyweight Internationals under pressure, says Appleby
THE Internationals need to live up to their heavyweight billing by winning this week's Presidents Cup, according to Australian Stuart Appleby.
Although the US have dominated the biennial team competition with four victories in the first six editions, the Internationals have more strength in depth this year.
揥e've come a long way as an International team but we need to start winning, |
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Nicklaus wants Tiger to find his own partner
US captain Jack Nicklaus (right) has given up trying to find the perfect match for Tiger Woods after three Presidents Cups and he will leave it to the world number one to decide who he wants to partner.
Finding someone to play alongside the world's best player would on the surface appear easy but some of golf's greatest thinkers have been unable to unlock the mystery behind Woods' mediocre record in team competition.
While few would relish their chances going head-to-head against Woods, who is 6-2-1 in singles play at the Presidents and Ryder Cup, the 31-year-old's record in four-ball and foursomes does not strike the usual fear into his opponents.
His Presidents Cup record certainly does not reflect his status as perhaps the greatest player ever to have picked up a golf club, posting a mark of 10-9-1 over four events. In five Ryder Cups his 10-13-1 record is even less impressive.
The fourball format has posed a particular problem for Woods in Presidents Cup play where he is an uninspiring 2-6.
揟iger's record in four-ball is not particularly good, |
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Woods named Player of the Year
MIAMI: World number one Tiger Woods was named PGA Player of the Year on Tuesday for the ninth time in 11 seasons.
Woods dominated the PGA Tour, winning seven titles in 16 starts, including his 13th major victory in the US PGA Championship at Southern Hills.
The 31-year-old American ended his campaign two weeks ago with a memorable double, clinching the Tour Championship by eight shots and inaugural FedExCup honours to earn a US$10mil bonus.
It was his 61st PGA Tour title and fourth in five starts. |
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Weir ready to be thrown to the Tiger
US captain Jack Nicklaus is not sure who he would like to see Tiger Woods partnered with at the Presidents Cup but he knows who he would like to see the world number one play against.
揑 think it will be great if Mike Weir played Tiger, |
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SEA Games: Malaysia抯 Steel, Airil share top spot with Thais
By LIM TEIK HUAT
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's Iain Steel and Airil Rizman Zahari launched their campaign on a solid note with a sparkling 11-under 61 for the joint first-round lead with Thailand in the Fortis International Challenge at the Kota Permai Golf and Country Club yesterday.
Steel and Airil combined effectively for an unblemished card of 11 birdies. Thai stars Thongchai Jaidee and Prayad Marksaeng were equally spectacular playing on the fourball (better ball) format and matched the Malaysians with a bogey-free round.
Holland's Maarten Lafeber and Robert-Jan Derksen overcame a sluggish start to post a seven-under 64 for third place.
 | Easy does it: Malaysia抯 Ian Steel tries to make a putt as team-mate Airil Rizman looks on during the first round of the Fortis International Challenge yesterday.
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South Koreans Lee Sung and Lee Seung-ho, Filipinos Gerald Rosales and Tony Lascuna and Taiwanese Lin Wen-tang and Lin Wen-hong carded 65s for joint fourth place.
The top five finishers on Sunday win tickets to the Omega Mission Hills World Cup, which will be held in Shenzhen in November.
Steel is partnering Airil for the first time and making his third attempt to get to the World Cup after two unsuccessful bids with Danny Chia.
揑t was good teamwork all round. We were always in control of our game. We were putting well and we did not feel any pressure at all, |
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Stars want Presidents Cup staged in Asia, South America
HOPING to increase golf's global growth, top Internationals players Ernie Els and Angel Cabrera pushed on Wednesday for the Presidents Cup to be staged in Asia and South America.
The seventh biennial team showdown between US and non-European squads begins Thursday at Royal Montreal Golf Club, the third stop for the event outside US soil following 1998 in Australia and 2003 in South Africa.
揥e would like to see it move around a bit more, |
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Austin primed for his explosive debut
US captain Jack Nicklaus has urged his team to have fun at this week's Presidents Cup but it is something 43-year-old rookie Woody Austin is never likely to find easy on a golf course.
Austin, who appears closer to a breakdown than a smile when at work, is savouring every moment as a member of the US squad but concedes that, once play starts, the party is over.
A ticking time bomb out on the course, Austin wears his heart on the sleeves of his garish golf shirts, once banging a putter over his head until the club bent.
He has consulted sports psychologists in a bid to control his emotions but has continued to beat himself up over missed shots and gives himself little chance of curbing his temper at the Presidents Cup.
揈verybody gives me grief but you are who you are, |
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McGinley resigns as Ryder Cup vice-captain
KILLENARD (Ireland): Paul McGinley has resigned as Europe's 2008 Ryder Cup vice-captain, skipper Nick Faldo said on Wednesday.
Faldo denied the Irishman's decision had anything to do with him not being chosen as one of the Britain and Ireland Seve Trophy wild-cards by Faldo, who is also the team's skipper this week in Ireland.
揑 spoke to Paul last week and he said 'I've got a lot of events coming up'. I can sense the rumblings and then we spoke this morning and he decided to withdraw his position, |
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