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Sunday | Scotsman.com

John Huggan: McIlroy's decision to play two tours is a risky strategy

GIVEN HIS endearingly mop-topped combination of jauntiness, natural charisma and respectful politeness that is a credit to his rightfully proud parents, it has never been hard to like and admire Rory McIlroy.

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Related Topix: Rory McIlroy, Golf, Golfers, Lee Westwood, Darren Clarke

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Wiltshire Times

GOLF: Surry ready for Tour push

TROWBRIDGE golfer Steve Surry is quietly confident he can fulfill his dream and make it onto the European Tour for the first time when he competes for a place in the final qualifying round in Spain this weekend.

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Related Topix: Tiger Woods, Golf, Golfers, Lee Westwood, Rory McIlroy

Thu Nov 19, 2009

TheNational

Els pairs with Dubai businessman to raise money for autism centre

DUBAI // The golfing star Ernie Els, who has become a global ambassador for autism awareness and research, yesterday raised Dh150,000 for the Dubai Autism Centre with a single round of golf.

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Related Topix: Golf, Golfers

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Reuters

McIlroy swayed by India's Singh in U.S. PGA Tour decision

Rory McIlroy has revealed a conversation with Jeev Milkha Singh swayed his decision to join the U.S. PGA Tour next season, despite advice from Ernie Els, Lee Westwood and Darren Clarke to stay in Europe for another year.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Rory McIlroy, Golf, Golfers, Jeev Milkha Singh, PGA Golf, Lee Westwood, Darren Clarke

Tue Nov 17, 2009

PGA News

Westwood and father arrive in Dubai with big prizes on their mind

Lee Westwood's father could be celebrating in the Middle East this weekend even if the world No.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Lee Westwood, Golf, Golfers, Rory McIlroy, PGA Golf, WGC-American Express Championship, Ross Fisher

BBC News

Ernie Els practises at the Earth Course

Welcome to a real-life oasis. Glorious verdant green peppered with brilliant white bunkers, dappled with deep blue water and surrounded by luxurious abodes with the unmistakeable aroma of unlimited pots of cash in the desert.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Golfers, Lee Westwood, Rory McIlroy, Colin Montgomerie, Paul Casey

Mon Nov 16, 2009

The Independent

Ernie Els: Long and difficult journey back to top for 'The Big Easy'

Brian Viner Interviews: 'The injury came at the right time,' says the three-times major winner Ernie Els.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf

Sun Nov 15, 2009

The Age

Second best but Chalmers thrilled

Tiger Woods drew the biggest crowds, but a good-sized gallery was looking on as Greg Chalmers hit out of the rough in pursuit of the American yesterday.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Tiger Woods, Golfers, Greg Chalmers, James Nitties

Sat Nov 14, 2009

Haaretz

On the Couch / Where sporting values reign supreme

The wife of a recently retired gent is getting tired of seeing him loll around all day, say, on the couch watching sport on TV.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Golfers, Tiger Woods

Thu Nov 12, 2009

BBC News

Credit to Mickelson, he played some good stuff over the 4 days and nobody can grudge him a win

Phil Mickelson has produced a happy ending to a traumatic year by seeing off Ernie Els to win the HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai for the second time in three years news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/gol... Els was right in contention until the very end, when his first bogey of the round at the final hole cost him dear, whilst Tiger Woods slumped back ...

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Phil Mickelson, Golfers, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy

Tue Nov 10, 2009

KXMB-TV Bismarck

Scott says he might stick to US tour

Eds: APNewsNow. By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer MELBOURNE, Australia Adam Scott says he might give up his European Tour membership if officials decide next week to increase the minimum number of tournaments required.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Adam Scott, Golfers, Jim Furyk, Lee Westwood

Examiner.com

Ernie Els is fired up over his new golf ball

Ernie Els couldn't contain his excitement after he finished his play in China. Els posted a final round 63, which was one short of tying Phil Mickelson for the HSBC Championship.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

Independent Online

Els happy despite blunder

Shanghai - Big South African Ernie Els was a happy man Sunday despite a costly last hole blunder costing him a memorable come-from-behind victory at the WGC-HSBC Champions.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Golfers, Phil Mickelson

Sun Nov 08, 2009

The Honolulu Advertiser

Mickelson rallies to win HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI - Phil Mickelson won the HSBC Champions on Sunday by rallying against a familiar foe.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Phil Mickelson, Golfers, Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy

Fri Nov 06, 2009

NEWS.com.au

Els, Garcia ruled out as Open stars

The list of potential marquee replacements for Greg Norman at the Australian Open continues to dwindle, with South African star Ernie Els and Spanish sensation Sergio Garcia scratched on Friday.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Greg Norman, Golfers, Sergio Garcia, Ryo Ishikawa, Tiger Woods

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Scotland on Sunday

John Huggan: A league of her own

EVEN this early in a still callow season, much talk of Grand Slams has been circulating.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Tiger Woods, Golfers, Phil Mickelson, LPGA Golf, Arnold Palmer, Opinion

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Sunday Times

Els looking for breakthrough

Big South African Ernie Els turned 40 this month and celebrated with a family vacation in the Bahamas, arriving for the Singapore Open refreshed and ready to break his win jinx.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

Star Tribune

Poulter leads Els, Yih-Shin, by one

Ian Poulter shot a 5-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead over Ernie Els and Chan Yih-shin during the suspended first round of the Singapore Open.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Ian Poulter, Golfers, Phil Mickelson, Geoff Ogilvy, Padraig Harrington

Maple Heights Press

From The Sports Wire

John Cook took a six-stroke lead in a bid for his second Champions Tour victory in three weeks, shooting a 5-under 67 in the third round of the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, John Cook, Golfers, Jack Nicklaus, Ian Poulter, Phil Mickelson

Sat Oct 31, 2009

The San Diego Union-Tribune

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Kim rallied from an early two-hole deficit in near perfect conditions at the Finca Cortesin golf course on Saturday, pulling away at the 27th hole.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Anthony Kim, Golfers, Robert Allenby, Ross Fisher, Angel Cabrera

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