Hennie Otto News

Twenty-plus Southern Africans will take to fairways around the globe this week with Richard Sterne heading the list at the Celtic Manor Wales Open.

South African golfers had mixed fortunes in Wentworth, England, on the first day of the prestigious European tour event - the BMW Open.

“I can also plan to play three or four tournaments in a row and I can bring the family with me and not one tournament, back home and so on.”

Hennie Otto was beaming after his maiden European Tour victory at the Italian Open opened the door to the greatly improved life that is on offer to tournament winners, writes Douglas Lowe. via The Herald

“My win in China really put my career back on track and I want to do everything I possibly can to be part of Nick Faldo's side for Valhalla next September”

Tom Lehman was 37 when he captured his first major in the 1996 British Open at Royal Lytham & St. via PGA News

Click here for latest golf betting Click here for latest golf news Click here for latest golf scores Click here for 2008 European Tour calendar Click here for 2008 US Tour calendar Nick Dougherty's burning ... via SportingLife.com

From Beacon Journal wire services Annika Sorenstam's comeback is real. And with her third victory in eight events this season, she also showed she can beat the new No. via Ohio.com

“I put the ball close to the pins with my irons today and gave myself a lot of chances. I made a few more putts today than earlier in the week, which is probably why I am where I am tonight.”

Hennie Otto shot a 9-under 63 on Saturday to take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Italian Open. via CBS Sportsline

Robert Karlsson of Sweden shot a course-record 11-under 61 Friday to take the lead after the second round of the Italian Open. via Fox Sports

John Daly shot a 5-under 67 to trail co-leaders Ross McGowan and Marco Ruiz by three strokes after the first round of the Italian Open. via Asbury Park Press Online

France's Gregory Bourdy takes a commanding four-stroke lead into the final round of the Portuguese Open at Oitavos Dunes today. via Telegraph.co.uk

“Fortunately, X-rays, an MRI [exam] and a CAT scan didn't show any major injury”

Bo Van Pelt understands many careers could be changed forever today, including his own. via News Observer

World No.1#39;s quest for eighth title in a row hampered by poor start at Doral TIGER Woods was three strokes off the lead when lightning halted play more than halfway through the third round at the CA ... via Scotsman.com

Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers have reached a preliminary agreement on a $152.3 million, eight-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal. via WTLV

South African Hennie Otto holds a five-stroke lead with one round to play in the Madeira Islands Open. via CNN

“My goal coming here was top 10 to get into next week (Andalucia Open). A win takes care of the card but I'll take it day by day.”

South Africa's Hennie Otto mastered buffeting gusts that interrupted the Madeira Islands Open second round for a time on Friday to surge into a five-stroke lead. via News24.com

“It is one of those golf courses where anything can happen. I was lucky today -- I had a few good bounces, but that is the way that golf goes and you have to take advantage”

Germany's Sven Struver leads South African Hennie Otto by one shot after a six-under-par opening round of 66 in the Madeira Islands Open at Santo da Serra. via CNN

South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen is solidly in control after the third round of the Telkom PGA at the Country Club Johannesburg, in Woodmead. via SABC News

“I set myself a goal at the beginning of the week to stay calm and collected and to stick to a well-laid game-plan”

While the rest of the field battled the powerful easterly for second place, a composed Shaun Norris cruised home to a regal victory and his debut win on the Sunshine Tour at the inaugural Africa Open on Sunday. via News24.com

“Who knows? Maybe I will get the good old third time lucky.”

Note: * = qualified for 2008 British Open. The African IFQ consisted of 36 holes of stroke play that started Tuesday. via PGA.com

“Bob knows his game and has been a keen follower of Darren over the years”

STYLISH FINISH: Darren Clarke drives down the 18th A tip from Bob Torrance helped fallen star Darren Clarke to shine yesterday with a six-under-par 66 over the Old Course at St Andrews as balmy autumn weather ... via The Herald