Tiger Woods has withdrawn from the Dubai Desert Classic before the second round, because of a back problem. The 14-time major winner only returned to action in December after 15 months out following two back operations. Woods, 41, struggled in the first round in Dubai as he shot a five-over 77. His agent Mark Steinberg … Read more
Tiger Woods is on the verge of his second missed cut in a week after shooting five over par 77 in the opening round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday. The 14-time Major winner, who is making only his third appearance following a 15-month injury lay-off, carded three outward bogies and two on … Read more
Tiger Woods is on course for a good finish in his first tournament in more than a year after posting a two-under-par 70 to lie 10th going into the Hero World Challenge final round. The 14-time major champion, 40, who shot a 65 on Friday, is eight under, 11 shots behind leader Hideki Matsuyama. The … Read more
US golfer Arnold Palmer, viewed as one of the greatest players in the sport’s history, has died at the age of 87. Palmer died at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was undergoing heart tests, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. The United States Golf Association also confirmed his death in a tweet calling … Read more
US Republican candidate Donald Trump is to visit Mexico on Wednesday, after repeatedly disparaging the country during his campaign. Mr Trump tweeted that he was looking forward to meeting President Enrique Pena Nieto, who has invited both him and Democrat Hillary Clinton. Mr Pena Nieto said dialogue would help “protect Mexicans wherever they are”. Mr … Read more