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Talking to Tiger

CNN's Don Riddell looks back at his interviews with Tiger Woods before the shock revelations of the last two weeks.

updated Wed Dec 23 2009 13:01:59

Top Christmas golf gifts

Christmas is here and if you are looking for that last-minute present for a special golfer in your life then look no further than Living Golf's top gift selection.

updated Wed Dec 23 2009 10:48:37

A way through the rough

Golf has always had the ability to inspire players and fans alike, but now the sport's motivational qualities are being used to attract and help those on the fringes of the game.

updated Wed Dec 23 2009 10:24:15

Tiger's decade of dominance

Tiger Woods began the decade at the peak of his golfing powers and ended it with revelations about his private life casting a shadow over his very future in a sport he has dominated by dint of sheer weight of performance.

updated Wed Dec 23 2009 05:34:29

Talking to Tiger

CNN's Don Riddell looks back at his interviews with Tiger Woods before the shock revelations of the last two weeks.

updated Sun Dec 20 2009 15:59:00

Scot Ramsay wins in South Africa

Scot Richie Ramsay powered through field with a seven-under-par 65 to claim the South Africa Open after a sudden death playoff against Indian Shiv Kapur at Pearl Valley Golf Estates.

updated Fri Dec 18 2009 14:32:51

Ryder captain has no fears for Tiger

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin expects Tiger Woods to find his best form when he returns to action after taking an "indefinite" break from golf following revelations about his private life.

updated Fri Dec 18 2009 14:07:17

Martin on course for Euro double

Spain's Pablo Martin is firmly on course for back-to-back victories after taking a two-shot halfway lead in the South African Open at Pearl Valley Golf Estates.

updated Thu Dec 17 2009 11:30:27

'Amazing' shot gives Erlandsson lead

One of the best shots of his life helped Swede Martin Erlandsson to an eight-under-par 64 and a one-stroke lead on the opening day of the South African Open.

updated Sun Dec 13 2009 11:23:58

Martin holds off Schwartzel for title

Spaniard Pablo Martin claimed his first European Tour win as a professional as he held off home hope Charl Schwartzel by a stroke to win the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek.

updated Sat Dec 12 2009 13:10:09

Lucky Martin has lead halved by Els

Pablo Martin survived a near disastrous final hole to take a two-shot lead over home favorite Ernie Els into the final round of the Alfred Dunhill Championship in South Africa.

updated Sat Dec 12 2009 12:06:39

The good, the bad and the marketable

Tiger Woods' marital "transgressions" may have cast doubt on the future of his corporate associations, but history shows that a dose of bad publicity does not always mean an end to the earning power of sport stars.

updated Fri Dec 11 2009 15:55:04

Els four shots behind Martin

Ernie Els fired a second-round five-under-par 67 on Friday to finish four shots behind leader Pablo Martin in the Alfred Dunhill Championship at the Leopard Creek Country Club.

updated Thu Dec 10 2009 13:46:50

Van den Berg holds Alfred Dunhill lead

South African Ulrich Van den Berg banished the memories of a last round meltdown four years ago to take the lead after the opening day of the new European Tour season.

updated Thu Dec 10 2009 11:26:41

Kim leads Wie in Dubai Ladies event

In-Kyung Kim shot a sizzling seven-under par 65 to lead Michelle Wie by two shots at the halfway stage of the Dubai Ladies' Masters on Thursday.

updated Mon Dec 07 2009 12:17:14

European Tour announces 2010 schedule

The 2010 European Tour golf schedule -- known as the Race to Dubai -- will feature a minimum of 47 events, including six new tournaments, culminating in the Dubai World Championship at the Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 25-28 -- the official European Tour Web site has confirmed.

updated Mon Dec 07 2009 08:43:40

Furyk ends drought with Chevron victory

Jim Furyk ended his season with a first victory in 28 months as he held off a strong European effort to win the Chevron World Challenge in California.

updated Sun Dec 06 2009 16:08:56

Allenby defeats Stenson in playoff

Australian Robert Allenby ended four years without a win on Sunday, beating defending champion Henrik Stenson at the third extra hole of the Nedbank Challenge in Sun City, South Africa -- his 11th playoff victory in 12 attempts.

updated Sat Dec 05 2009 11:51:58

Yang claims lead in Tiger's tournament

Korean golfer Y.E. Yang continued his superb year as he took a two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Chevron World Challenge in California on Friday.

updated Fri Dec 04 2009 09:00:38

Parnevik 'loses respect' for Woods

Jesper Parnevik admitted that he had "lost all respect" for fellow golfer Tiger Woods following revelations about the world number one's private life.

updated Thu Dec 03 2009 10:09:43

European Tour faces 2010 test

Is 2010 going to be another tough year of growth for the European Tour and Lee Westwood on his win in Dubai.

updated Thu Dec 03 2009 09:47:08

Greg Norman on the Earth Course

The latest tour news and golf's Great White Shark, Greg Norman talks to Living Golf about designing the Earth Course.

updated Thu Dec 03 2009 09:12:45

Golf's enhanced coverage

Living Golf goes behind the scenes for a closer look at the new technology aimed to enhance your experience of watching at home.

updated Wed Dec 02 2009 07:50:31

Living Golf in December

Is the European tour's race to rule the world on track?This month Living Golf travels to Dubai to investigate.

updated Mon Nov 30 2009 12:39:22

Tiger Woods - a true sporting legend

Tiger Woods, who suffered minor injuries in a car accident Friday near his Florida home, is not only the greatest golfer the world has ever seen, he is a true sporting phenomenon and one of the most recognizable faces in the world.

updated Mon Nov 30 2009 12:38:07

'Pimp my golf cart'

It seems the world of the golf cart is changing if certain industry manufacturers are to be believed. By shedding their normal surroundings, improving their dowdy image and hitting the streets -- "pimped up" carts may increasingly be seen away from the course.

updated Mon Nov 30 2009 12:36:51

Adam Scott's hot shots - The long bunker

Living Golf's resident pro Adam Scott shows the tricks of the trade that have helped him conquer some of the world's toughest courses.

updated Mon Nov 30 2009 12:35:44

Golf balls: 'Humanity's signature litter'

Research teams at the Danish Golf Union have discovered it takes between 100 to 1,000 years for a golf ball to decompose naturally. A startling fact when it is also estimated 300 million balls are lost or discarded in the United States alone, every year. It seems the simple plastic golf ball is increasingly becoming a major litter problem.

updated Mon Nov 30 2009 12:34:29

Villegas: On-course for Colombia

Camilo Villegas was at the top of his game this time last year, after becoming the first Colombian golfer to win a PGA Tour event with his BMW Championship victory in September 2008.

updated Mon Nov 30 2009 12:21:34

Teeing off with Twitter

Last month Ian Poulter announced on the social networking site Twitter that if he reached one million followers, he would stage a "massive giveaway of free stuff -- irons, woods, putters, gloves and much more."

updated Mon Nov 30 2009 09:54:14

Woods says crash was his own fault

Tiger Woods canceled a meeting with Florida State police for the third time on Sunday after issuing a statement in which he said the car crash outside his luxury home was his own fault.

updated Sun Nov 29 2009 15:54:05

Molinari brothers win World Cup

Francesco and Edoardo Molinari became the first brothers to win golf's World Cup as they lifted Italy to a single stroke victory over long-time leaders Ireland and Sweden at Mission Hills on Sunday.

updated Sat Nov 28 2009 10:45:49

Three-way showdown for World Cup title

Defending champions Sweden and Italy have trimmed Ireland's lead to just one shot going into Sunday's final round of golf's World Cup teams event in China.

updated Fri Nov 27 2009 11:25:03

McIlroy and McDowell maintain lead

Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell underlined their potential as a possible Ryder Cup pairing with a hard-fought four-under-par 68 in Friday's foursomes at the Omega Mission Hills World Cup -- to maintain Ireland's three-stroke lead.

updated Fri Nov 27 2009 09:05:00

Superb Westwood wins Race to Dubai

Lee Westwood charged to a runaway victory in the inaugural Dubai World Championship on Sunday to be crowned Europe's number one golfer this year.

updated Fri Nov 27 2009 07:44:45

McIlroy helps Ireland to World Cup lead

Rory McIlroy bounced back from his disappointing end to the European Tour season by helping Ireland surge to a three-shot lead at the World Cup teams event in China on Thursday.

updated Fri Nov 27 2009 07:09:07

Is snoring affecting your handicap?

Have you ever had the feeling that a bad night's sleep has affected your game on the fairway?

updated Mon Nov 23 2009 09:58:09

Nothing compares to this, says Lee

Lee Westwood says his double triumph at the Dubai World Championship was the highlight of his 31-win career.

updated Mon Nov 23 2009 08:52:00

McIlroy heads quartet in Race to Dubai

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy leads a quartet of golfing stars who can land the inaugural Race to Dubai crown as the European season reaches its finale in the emirate on Thursday.

updated Mon Nov 23 2009 07:56:44

Lee Westwood wins Race to Dubai

CNN's Justin Armsden interviews 2009 Race to Dubai winner Lee Westwood.

updated Sat Nov 21 2009 11:26:48

Westwood in pole position in Dubai

Lee Westwood will take a commanding five-shot lead over European Tour money list rival Rory McIlroy into the final round of the season-ending Dubai World Championship on Sunday.

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 11:53:24

Last minute effort for Race to Dubai

While Europe's best golfers were focusing their attention this year on chasing a share of the $15 million on offer for the Race to Dubai the event's organizers were in a mad scramble to just get the tournament up and running.

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 10:53:28

Westwood hits the front in Dubai

Lee Westwood claimed the halfway lead at the Dubai World Championship as two birdies on the final three holes gave him a two-shot advantage over a six-strong group tied for second place.

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 10:18:58

George O'Grady eager to bounce back

CNN's Justin Armsden talks to European Tour CEO, George O'Grady about how the Tour plans to bounce back.

updated Thu Nov 19 2009 11:17:34

Westwood edges McIlroy in Dubai opener

Lee Westwood stole an early march on European Tour money list leader Rory McIlroy as he fired a superb six-under-par 66 on the opening day of the season-ending Dubai World Championship.

updated Wed Nov 18 2009 13:53:08

Golf's road to Dubai

CNN's Justin Armsden previews the Dubai World Championship, which will determine the European Tour's top player in 2009.

updated Mon Nov 16 2009 13:10:25

Wie finally ends wait for LPGA victory

Michelle Wie's long wait for her first LPGA Tour title is finally over after the Korean-American secured a two-shot triumph at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico.

updated Sun Nov 15 2009 14:47:14

McIlroy regains lead in Race To Dubai standings

Rory McIlroy returned to the top of the Race To Dubai standings after a stunning final round saw him finish second at the Hong Kong Open on Sunday.

updated Sun Nov 15 2009 13:55:16

Tiger clinches his first title in Australia

World No. 1 Tiger Woods marked his first appearance in Australia in 11 years with his first tournament victory on the continent on Sunday.

updated Sat Nov 14 2009 18:34:35

Woods slips into share of Aussie lead

Tiger Woods stumbled to a level-par 72 to lose the outright lead after the third round of the Australian Masters in Melbourne on Saturday.

updated Sat Nov 14 2009 12:26:03

Bourdy leads as McIlroy challenges

Gregory Bourdy of France opened up a two-shot lead going into the final round of the Hong Kong Open as Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is set to take the lead in the Race to Dubai.

updated Fri Nov 13 2009 14:41:02

Quartet share second round Hong Kong lead

Gregory Bourdy, Liang Wen-Chong, Charl Schwartzel and Robert-Jan Derksen share a slender one-stroke lead at the midway point of the Hong Kong Open.

updated Fri Nov 13 2009 13:51:10

Woods continues domination in Australia

World number one Tiger Woods has his first title on Australian soil firmly in his sights after establishing a three-shot lead over the rest of the field at the halfway stage of the JBWere Masters at Kingston Heath in Melbourne.

updated Thu Nov 12 2009 11:31:39

Tigermania in Australia

The return of Tiger Woods to Australia has captured the imagination of golf fans throughout the country.

updated Thu Nov 12 2009 08:53:01

Prowling Tiger shares Champions lead

Tiger Woods is on course for an incredible 17th individual World Golf Championship title in 34 attempts after claiming a share of the halfway lead at the HSBC Champions in Shanghai.

updated Sun Nov 08 2009 12:12:39

Mickelson holds off charging Els for Shanghai title

World No. 2 Phil Mickelson held his nerve at the final hole to end a difficult year on a high with a one-shot victory at the HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai.

updated Sat Nov 07 2009 15:09:34

Mickelson leads Woods in Shanghai

Phil Mickelson charged past arch-rival Tiger Woods on the back nine of the third round on Saturday to take a two-shot lead at the HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai.

updated Fri Nov 06 2009 13:12:43

Putting a cap on technology

CNN?s Alex Thomas talks to three-time Ryder Cup winner Paul McGinley about rule changes for the 2010 season.

updated Fri Nov 06 2009 13:06:48

Prosthetic pro beats odds

Don Vickery talks to CNN's Patrick Snell about earning his membership into the PGA of America despite playing with prosthetic legs.

updated Fri Nov 06 2009 13:05:46

Ryder Cup 2010 build-up

Ryder Cup captains, Colin Mongomery and Corey Pavin tour the venue for next year's event at Celtic Manor in Wales.

updated Fri Nov 06 2009 13:00:11

Scott's hotshots: The long bunker

Living Golf's touring pro, Adam Scott gives tips on improving their technique on the long bunker shot.

updated Fri Nov 06 2009 12:54:56

European Tour CEO on 2010

After a turbulent 2009, CNN's Justin Armsden talks to European Tour CEO, George O'Grady about how the Tour plans to bounce back.

updated Fri Nov 06 2009 12:53:12

Chris Meadows on Ping's new sets

Hot off the heels of celebrating their 50th Anniversary, Ping has launched two sets of clubs. Chris Meadows puts them to the test.

updated Thu Nov 05 2009 11:57:10

Watney ties record as Tiger lurks in Shanghai

American golfer Nick Watney tied the course record with an eight-under-par 64 to overshadow world No. 1 Tiger Woods on the opening day of the HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai.

updated Wed Nov 04 2009 11:56:43

Josh Salzmann: Nutrition tips

Living Golf's fitness trainer, Josh Salzmann gives tips on nutritional eating on the golf course.

updated Tue Nov 03 2009 16:32:02

Tiger and Mickelson resume rivalry

The world's top two golfers Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will write another chapter in their compelling rivalry when they tee off in the HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai on Thursday.

updated Tue Nov 03 2009 16:23:19

PGA Tour golfer banned for doping

Unheralded American Doug Barron has become the first player to be banned by the PGA Tour for taking performance-enhancing drugs.

updated Sun Nov 01 2009 12:16:48

Fisher defeats Kim in Match Play final

England's Ross Fisher completed a memorable marathon effort by beating American Ryder Cup player Anthony Kim to become the Volvo World Match Play champion in Spain on Sunday.

updated Sun Nov 01 2009 08:58:01

Poulter claims one-stroke Singapore win

Ian Poulter won his first European Tour event in three years on Sunday when he rode his luck to clinch the Barclays Singapore Open by a shot from China's Liang Wenchong.

updated Sat Oct 31 2009 15:59:47

Fisher to face Kim in World Match Play final

English golfer Ross Fisher continued his rise in prominence by upsetting Masters champion Angel Cabrera in an epic 39-hole semifinal at the World Match Play Championship in Spain on Saturday.

updated Fri Oct 30 2009 16:31:10

Kim and Allenby face semi showdown

England's Ross Fisher will take on Masters champion Angel Cabrera and American Anthony Kim will have a rematch with Australian Robert Allenby in the semifinals of the Volvo World Match Play Championship in Spain on Saturday.

updated Fri Oct 30 2009 11:05:43

Chopra leading rain-hit tournament

Sweden's Daniel Chopra holds the clubhouse lead at the Singapore Open as lightning again disrupted play with more than half the field failing to finish their second rounds, including first round leader Ian Poulter and world number two Phil Mickelson.

updated Thu Oct 29 2009 15:49:22

Garcia and Casey crash out of World Match Play

Sergio Garcia crashed out of contention on the opening day of the World Match Play Championship in Spain, while top seed Paul Casey's comeback ended with two defeats.

updated Mon Oct 26 2009 17:33:16

Top four kept apart in Match Play draw

The top four players on the European Tour money list have all avoided each other in the draw for the Volvo World Match Play Championship in Spain this week.

updated Mon Oct 26 2009 13:48:40

Matteson defeats rookies for Frys victory

Troy Matteson held off PGA Tour rookies Rickie Fowler and Jamie Lovemark in a playoff to win the Frys.com Open in Scottsdale, Arizona.

updated Sun Oct 25 2009 16:04:30

Jonzon birdies final hole to clinch Castello Masters title

Michael Jonzon held his nerve to secure his European Tour card for next year and boost his chances of playing in the Race To Dubai season finale with a one-shot win at the Castello Masters in Spain.

updated Sun Oct 25 2009 06:52:28

Jonzon upstages big two in Spain; Swede battles to five-under 66

Sweden's Michael Jonzon boosted his chances of retaining his European Tour card after a third round five-under 66 saw him lead the Castello Masters in Spain on Saturday.

updated Thu Oct 22 2009 14:35:16

Garcia leads as Cabrera misses tee-off in Spain

Defending champion Sergio Garcia overcame extreme winds to take a one-shot lead at his home Castello Masters when play was cut short in the opening round on Thursday.

updated Wed Oct 21 2009 18:22:25

Glover claims five-stroke Bermuda success

Lucas Glover won the battle of the year's major champions as he took the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda.

updated Mon Oct 19 2009 09:35:56

Scot Laird claims maiden PGA Tour win

Scotland's Martin Laird beat George McNeill and Chad Campbell in a three-way playoff to claim his maiden PGA Tour win at the Las Vegas Open.

updated Sun Oct 18 2009 15:59:51

Westwood ends drought with Portugal success

Ryder Cup star Lee Westwood claimed his first European Tour title for two years with a two-shot victory in the Portugal Masters at Vilamoura on Sunday.

updated Sun Oct 18 2009 11:21:44

Campbell and Piercy share Las Vegas advantage

Chad Campbell and Scott Piercy are locked in a one-stroke tie for the lead in the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open after the third round at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas.

updated Sat Oct 17 2009 14:26:56

Goosen flies into one-shot Portugal lead

Retief Goosen will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Portugal Masters after the two-time major winner shot his second successive round of eight-under-par 64 in Vilamoura.

updated Fri Oct 16 2009 15:49:37

Molinari maintains advantage in Portugal

First round leader Francesco Molinari of Italy maintained his advantage after 36 holes of the Portugal Masters at Vilamoura on Friday, but triple Major winner Padraig Harrington of is waiting to pounce after a superb second round.

updated Fri Oct 16 2009 11:38:47

Veteran Pernice shares lead in Las Vegas event

American trio Tom Pernice, Troy Matteson and Spencer Levin are locked in a three-way tie for the lead at the end of the first round of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas.

updated Fri Oct 16 2009 11:32:56

Bjorn quits as European Tour players chairman

Danish Ryder Cup player Thomas Bjorn has resigned from his position as chairman of the European Tour players committee.

updated Thu Oct 15 2009 16:13:16

Molinari claims Portugal Masters advantage

Italy's Francesco Molinari holds a two-stroke lead after the opening round of the Portugal Masters at the Oceanico Victoria Club on Thursday.

updated Tue Oct 13 2009 05:00:53

The lost golf balls of Loch Ness

There's something lurking in the depths of Loch Ness, Scotland and it has nothing to do with monsters.

updated Mon Oct 12 2009 10:56:06

The lost balls of Loch Ness

On an expedition to find evidence of the Loch Ness monster, U.S. research teams found thousands of golf balls.

updated Mon Oct 12 2009 06:07:15

Woods routs Yang to clinch Presidents Cup

Tiger Woods made it a perfect five wins from five matches as he crushed Y.E.Yang 6 and 5 to clinch the Presidents Cup for the United States in the concluding singles against the Internationals on Sunday.

updated Sun Oct 11 2009 16:41:44

United States go three clear in Presidents Cup

The United States will take a three-point lead over the International team into the final day's 12 singles matches after extending their Presidents Cup advantage on day three in San Francisco.

updated Sun Oct 11 2009 13:08:14

McGowan holds on for Madrid Masters win

Ross McGowan fought off a determined challenge from Mikko Ilonen of Finland to claim his maiden European Tour victory at the Madrid Masters on Sunday.

updated Sat Oct 10 2009 13:28:58

U.S. retain Presidents Cup lead

Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker's partnership continued to flourish as they helped the United States take a 6.5-5.5 lead at the end of the second day of the Presidents Cup on Friday.

updated Sat Oct 10 2009 13:18:55

McGowan shoots 60 to surge seven clear in Spain

English golfer Ross McGowan equaled the lowest round on the European Tour to take a huge seven-shot lead into the final 18 holes of the Madrid Masters on Sunday as he seeks his maiden title.

updated Fri Oct 09 2009 14:47:30

Garcia and Drysdale lead Madrid Masters field

Local favorite Sergio Garcia and Scotland's David Drysdale share the lead after the second round of the Madrid Masters at Centro Nacional.

updated Fri Oct 09 2009 07:33:52

United States hold slim lead at Presidents Cup

There was a dramatic end to the opening day of the Presidents Cup in San Francisco, which saw the United States finish with a 3.5 - 2.5 lead over the International side.

updated Thu Oct 08 2009 14:27:57

Unknown Quiros outshines Garcia in Madrid

World number eight Sergio Garcia had the spotlight taken off by him by world number 1,076 Manuel Quiros when the Madrid Masters began on Thursday.

updated Thu Oct 08 2009 12:26:16

Evergreen Palmer to play until 90

Golf legend Arnold Palmer has just celebrated his 80th birthday and exclusively told CNN's Living Golf that he hopes to play for another ten years.

updated Thu Oct 08 2009 08:14:10

Michael Jordan rapped for smoking on course

Basketball legend Michael Jordan has caused a furor at the President's Cup golf tournament after the former Chicago Bulls player was snapped smoking a cigar at the Harding Park course in San Francisco.

updated Thu Oct 08 2009 06:48:16

Breaking with tradition

Living Golf looks at how a new golfing format called Power Play aims to make the sport faster and more attractive.

updated Thu Oct 08 2009 06:39:34

Adam Scott's elevation shot

Living Golf's touring professional Adam Scott comes up with some handy tips on a tricky par 3.

updated Wed Oct 07 2009 16:23:55

Arnold Palmer talks to CNN

CNN's Patrick Snell sits down with golfing legend Arnold Palmer as he celebrates his 80th birthday.

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