INTERVIEW-Golf-Snedeker set for big week in Atlanta, and at Ryder Cup
ATLANTA, Sept 19 - Golfers often talk about pacing themselves for big events and Brandt Snedeker says that will be his top priority at this week's elite Tour Championship before making his Ryder Cup debut for the United States next week.
Golf-Couples voted into Hall of Fame
ATLANTA, Sept 19 - Former Masters champion Fred Couples, a 15-times winner on the PGA Tour who is one of the most laid-back figures in the game, has been voted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2013.
Golf-Sweetest cut for Huh is being at East Lake
ATLANTA, Sept 19 - Having set his sights on simply making a PGA Tour cut in his rookie season on the U.S. circuit, John Huh can hardly believe he has qualified for the elite Tour Championship at East Lake.
Golf-Tiger happy with 2012 season, despite major drought
ATLANTA, Sept 19 - Tiger Woods has not won a major title in more than four years but he is delighted with his progress this season, highlighted by three victories on the PGA Tour, after a frustrating 2011 campaign cut short by injury.
Golf-McIlroy laughs off 'Tiger intimidation' talk
ATLANTA, Sept 19 - Rory McIlroy has unquestionably overshadowed Tiger Woods on the 2012 PGA Tour but the Northern Irish world number one laughs at suggestions that he now intimidates the American, a 14-times major winner.
Golf-McIlroy a targeted player at Ryder Cup, says Furyk
ATLANTA, Sept 18 - World number one Rory McIlroy is the player to beat at this week's Tour Championship and will be a "marked man" when he and his fellow Europeans defend the Ryder Cup next week outside Chicago, says American Jim Furyk.
Golf-Stricker wins Payne Stewart award
ATLANTA, Sept 18 - Steve Stricker, a 12-times winner on the PGA Tour who is known for his gracious demeanour and good sportsmanship, was named the recipient of the 2012 Payne Stewart Award on Tuesday.
PREVIEW-Golf-FedExCup uncertainty for Furyk at East Lake
ATLANTA, Sept 18 - Jim Furyk knows what it is like to clinch FedExCup honours but even he is not certain what he needs to do to repeat his 2010 triumph at this week's Tour Championship.
Golf-European Tour Race to Dubai money list
Sept 17 - Leading money winners on the 2012 European Tour Race to Dubai on Monday: 1. Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) 2,813,962 euros 2. Justin Rose (England) 2,376,628 3. Francesco Molinari (Italy) 1,752,353 4. Louis Oosthuizen (South Africa) 1,745,608 5. Ernie Els (South Africa) 1,732,897 6. Paul Lawrie (Scotland) 1,700,132 7. Graeme McDowell (Northern Ireland) 1,696,610 8. Peter Hanson (Swede
Golf-World rankings
Sept 17 - World rankings on Monday (U.S. unless stated, last week's positions in brackets): 1. (1) Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) 12.93 average points 2. (2) Tiger Woods 9.54 3. (3) Luke Donald (England) 9.18 4. (4) Lee Westwood (England) 7.44 5. (5) Adam Scott (Australia) 6.43 6. (7) Jason Dufner 6.13 7. (8) Bubba Watson 6.11 8. (6) Webb Simpson
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