USA clinch Presidents Cup in Melbourne
20/11/2011 - GOLF

USA clinch Presidents Cup in Melbourne

Tiger Woods clinched The Presidents Cup for the US team with the winning point over the Internationals in the singles of the teams match play event at Royal Melbourne on Sunday.
Burmese opposition tries out its new voice
13/11/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Burmese opposition tries out its new voice

We take you to the "all-new Burma" where the opposition is getting its first taste of freedom. Also, a wave of self-immolation draws attention to China's treatment of ethnic Tibetans. Finally, forget cricket - golf is the new craze in India's slums.
Top golfers vie for position at Tiger-less US Open
16/06/2011 - GOLF - US OPEN

Top golfers vie for position at Tiger-less US Open

Golf's world No. 1 Luke Donald, second-ranked Lee Westwood and world No.3 Martin Kaymer faltered in the first round of the 111th US Open on Thursday, marked by the notable absence of Tiger Woods for the first time since 1995.
France to host Ryder Cup in 2018
17/05/2011 - GOLF

France to host Ryder Cup in 2018

The 2018 Ryder Cup will take place at Le Golf National course in Versailles near Paris it was announced Tuesday, after France won the bid to host the prestigious golf tournament.
Golf legend Ballesteros dies  aged 54
08/05/2011 - GOLF

Golf legend Ballesteros dies aged 54

Spanish golfer Seve Ballesteros has died at homes in Spain where he was recuperating from treatment for a brain tumour, which was diagnosed in 2008, and for which he underwent four operations and chemotherapy.
A famous Chinese blogger is forced to shut down his magazine
30/12/2010 - WEBNEWS

A famous Chinese blogger is forced to shut down his magazine

A famous Chinese blogger is forced to shut down his magazine. Web users are mobilizing support for alleged Wikileaks source, soldier Bradley Manning. And a video offering advice on Photoshop software, in music.
British golfer Lee Westwood topples Woods as world number one
31/10/2010 - GOLF

British golfer Lee Westwood topples Woods as world number one

British golfer Lee Westwood is to take over as world number one when the new rankings are published on Monday, knocking Tiger Woods from the top spot he has held for the last five years.
Europeans win Ryder Cup in last gasp victory over USA
04/10/2010 - GOLF

Europeans win Ryder Cup in last gasp victory over USA

Europe defeated the United States to regain the Ryder Cup Monday, prevailing by 14 1/2 points to 13 1/2 in a thrilling victory which saw the European finally overcome a gutsy American fightback.
Europe bounce back to take Ryder Cup lead
04/10/2010 - GOLF

Europe bounce back to take Ryder Cup lead

Europe seized a three-point lead over the United States on Sunday in what looks set to become a triumphant home victory for the Ryder cup team at the Celtic Manor, after a deflating day of play for Tiger Woods and the rest of the Americans.
US golfers take the lead as rainy Ryder Cup resumes
02/10/2010 - GOLF

US golfers take the lead as rainy Ryder Cup resumes

The United States team is one point ahead of Europe following the opening fourballs at this edition of the Ryder Cup in Wales. The matches were disrupted by a drizzly start but resumed on Saturday morning.
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