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Mickelson leads Woods by two in China

Phil Mickelson (pictured) has birdied the last hole to take a two-stroke lead over Tiger Woods and Nick Watney at the HSBC Champions, setting up an enticing finale in the World Golf Championship event.

AFP - Sunday, November 8

SHANGHAI (AFP) - - Phil Mickelson birdied the last for a two stroke lead over Tiger Woods and Nick Watney at the HSBC Champions on Saturday, setting up a dream finale to the World Golf Championship event. More »

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Mickelson takes Shanghai lead, sets up Tiger clash
Reuters - Sunday, November 8
By Nick Mulvenney
Golf-Prize money cut but HSBC extends Women's Champions backing
Reuters - Saturday, November 7
SHANGHAI, Nov 7 (Reuters) - HSBC has extended its sponsorship of the Women's Champions tournament in Singapore until 2012 but the prize money will be cut from $2 million to $1.3 million for next year's LPGA event.
Golf-OneAsia Tour expands to 11 events in 2010
Reuters - Saturday, November 7
SINGAPORE, Nov 6 (Reuters) -OneAsia's tournament schedule will increase to 11 events in 2010, up from five this year, and offer prize money of at least $1 million per event, the new Asia Pacific golf tour announced on Friday.
Mickelson to open golf academy in China
AFP - Friday, November 6
SHANGHAI (AFP) - - World number two Phil Mickelson is to open a golf academy in China as part of his plans to help develop the sport in the booming country.
Camera-shy Tiger blocks out shattering shutters
Reuters - Friday, November 6
By Nick Mulvenney
Greg Norman pulls out of Australian Open
AFP - Thursday, November 5
SYDNEY (AFP) - - Five-time champion Greg Norman announced his withdrawal from the Australian Open as he recovers from shoulder surgery, dealing a blow to the tournament.
Transparency needed in golf's fight against doping - WADA
Reuters - Wednesday, November 4
By Mark Lamport-Stokes
Tiger commits to being global golfer
AFP - Wednesday, November 4
SHANGHAI (AFP) - - World number one Tiger Woods paid tribute to wife Elin on Tuesday for putting up with him being away from home as he prepares to win a tournament that has so far eluded him, the HSBC Champions.
Hong Kong Open boasts strongest golf field ever
AFP - Tuesday, November 3
HONG KONG (AFP) - - The Hong Kong Open this month will feature its strongest field ever, with 40 of Europe's top 60 players and all of the top 10 from the Asian Tour, according to organisers.
Wadkins, Olazabal join World Golf Hall of Fame
AFP - Tuesday, November 3
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida (AFP) - - Jose Maria Olazabal, Christy O'Connor and Lanny Wadkins have been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Olazabal, Wadkins and O'Connor inducted into Hall of Fame
Reuters - Tuesday, November 3
MIAMI (Reuters) - Jose Maria Olazabal, Lanny Wadkins and Christy O'Connor celebrated their elevation to the World Golf Hall of Fame in St.
Poulter and Fisher achieve career highs in world rankings
Reuters - Tuesday, November 3
By Tony Jimenez
Golf-Poulter and Fisher achieve career highs in world rankings
Reuters - Tuesday, November 3
By Tony Jimenez
Poulter off to Shanghai after EPGA Singapore win
AFP - Monday, November 2
SINGAPORE (AFP) - - Ian Poulter heads to Shanghai this week for the WGC-HSBC Champions and warned his weekend victory in Singapore was just the start.
Fisher beats Kim to take World Matchplay title
Reuters - Monday, November 2
By Norman Dabell
Dominant Fisher claims World Match Play crown
AFP - Monday, November 2
CASARES, Spain (AFP) - - England's Ross Fisher beat American Anthony Kim four and three to claim the Volvo World Match Play Championship at the Finca Cortesin Golf Club here on Sunday.
Golf-Scott delighted to be back in the frame at Singapore Open
Reuters - Monday, November 2
By John O'Brien
Golf-Barclays extend sponsorship of Singapore Open until 2012
Reuters - Monday, November 2
SINGAPORE, Nov 1 (Reuters) - British bank Barclays agreed to extend its sponsorship of the Singapore Open until "at least" 2012 and keep the prize money at $5 million while expanding the field, tournament organisers said on Sunday.
Golf-Refreshed Poulter reaps reward of careful planning
Reuters - Monday, November 2
By John O'Brien