Monday, September 21, 2015

‘Gutted’ Pettersen issues apology

Europe’s Suzann Pettersen apologises for her controversial actions in refusing to concede a short putt at the Solheim Cup.

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Sunday, September 20, 2015

Day wins BMW Championship in Chicago

Jason Day replaces Rory McIlory as world number one after winning the BMW Championship by six shots in Chicago.

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Solheim rookie Lee finishes off wild week on high note

U.S. Solheim Cup rookie Alison Lee never could’ve envisioned such a topsy-turvy week.

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Karlberg pips Kaymer in play-off

Rikard Karlberg claims his first European Tour title after beating Martin Kaymer in a play-off at the Italian Open.

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USA beat Europe to win Solheim Cup

USA produce a stunning display in the singles to beat Europe 14½-13½ on a controversial day and win back the Solheim Cup.

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Twitter reaction to ‘conceded putt’ controversy

Controversy engulfed the Solheim Cup Sunday morning during the closing stretch of fourballs.

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Saturday, September 19, 2015

Day extends advantage in Chicago

Australia’s Jason Day will take a six-shot lead into the final round of the BMW Championship in Chicago after a third-round 69.

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US close in on Europe at Solheim Cup

The US trail Europe 8-5 at the end of day two of the Solheim Cup with fading light stopping three fourballs from finishing.

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Spieth toasts hole-in-one with pizza

Jordan Spieth celebrates his hole-in-one with 30 pizzas and beer for journalists and volunteers at the BMW Championship in Chicago.

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Tension mounts between Solheim captains on Day 2

The Solheim Cup captain’s agreement was the source of much tension Saturday at St. Leon-Rot Golf Club.

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Pettersen, Hull win last 4 holes to beat Creamer, Pressel

Paula Creamer and Morgan Pressel were robbed. Pettersen and partner Charley Hull were the robbers. The Americans built a seemingly insurmountable lead but Europe birdied each of the last four holes to win their Saturday foursomes match, 1 up.

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Europe lead USA in Solheim Cup

Europe extend their lead against USA to 8-4 in the Solheim Cup after winning three of Saturday’s foursomes.

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Saturday fourball pairings: Only Hull will play 5 matches

The Saturday fourball pairings have been announced and Europe’s Charley Hull will be the only player on both sides who will play all five matches.

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Lee, Wie out first for U.S. in Saturday foursomes

Europe leads the U.S. 5-3 after the first two sessions of the Solheim Cup and Saturday foursomes matches are underway.

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Friday, September 18, 2015

Woods out until 2016 after surgery

Former world number one Tiger Woods will miss the rest of the season after a second back operation in 18 months.

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Day surges clear to tie PGA record

Australia’s Jason Day adds a 63 to his opening 61 to equal a PGA Tour record halfway tally at the BMW Championship.

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Hull goes 2-0, proves too much for Lee, Stanford

The second match of the Solheim Cup’s afternoon fourball session had several subplots for a match that wasn’t particularly close.

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Day misses out on a 59 in Chicago

Australia’s Jason Day fails in his attempt to to become the seventh player to card a 59 on the PGA Tour.

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Day settles for 61 at BMW; Spieth birdies last for 65

Jason Day’s bid for 59 didn’t even have a chance Friday, but he still leads after a career-best 61.

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Europe and USA level in Solheim Cup

Europe and USA are all square at 2-2 after the opening foursomes at the Solheim Cup.

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Solheim Cup scores

Latest scores from Germany, where Britons, Charley Hull, Catriona Matthew and Melissa Reid play for Europe against USA. (External site)

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Thursday, September 17, 2015

USA ‘favourites’ to win Solheim Cup

Europe are underdogs for the Solheim Cup against the United States despite winning the last two, says Scotland’s Catriona Matthew.

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Chesters signs up as a professional

Shropshire’s Ashley Chesters makes his expected move to the professional ranks following his Walker Cup success.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Spieth, Under Armour a perfect match

Under Armour first realized the value of Jordan Spieth as an endorser not during one of his victories, but after a disappointing defeat.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Pettersen’s 8th Solheim Cup: ‘It’s been a great ride’

Suzann Pettersen’s Solheim Cup career began back in 2002 when she was a relatively unknown Norwegian.

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