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Schwartzel sets Doral pace

South Africa's Charl Schwartzel leads the way after the first round of the WGC-CA Championship at Doral, Florida. The 25-year-old, who has already won twice on the European Tour this season, tamed the Blue Monster by firing an immaculate bogey-free round of five-under par 67, one shot better than Vijay Singh, Robert Allenby and compatriot Ernie Els.

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In-form Noh secures Open spot
Just days after winning the Malaysian Open, Korean teenager Noh Seung-yul has secured one of the four qualifying spots for this year's Open Championship.
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McIlroy reveals Nicklaus pep talk
Rory McIlroy is hoping an inspirational meeting with Jack Nicklaus can lead to him fulfilling his potential.
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USGA reaches Ping agreement
The United States Golf Association has reached agreement with Ping to end the use of a controversial club which had bypassed its new law on the shape of grooves.
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Rose cool over Ryder Cup
European hopeful Justin Rose claims thoughts of playing in the Ryder Cup later this year are on the back-burner for now.
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Noh claims success in Malaysia
South Korean teenager Noh Seung-yul held his nerve to claim the Malaysian Open while Welshman Rhys Davies finished two shots further back in joint third.
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Davies and Aphibarnrat lead the way
Wales' Rhys Davies and Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat are the joint leaders of the Maybank Malaysian Open after the third round in Kuala Lumpur.
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Aphibarnrat leads in Kuala Lumpur
A dramatic final hole of the day for Thai youngster Kiradech Aphibarnrat secured him top spot after bad weather ended the second day of the Maybank Malaysian Open early.
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Davies and Garrido lead the way
Welshman Rhys Davies and Ignacio Garrido are leading the way at the end of day one at the Maybank Malaysian Open.
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Cabrera backs Woods return
Angel Cabrera has admitted he would love to see Tiger Woods end his indefinite break from the game ahead of next month's Masters.
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Another sponsor drops Woods
Gatorade have become the latest major company to end their sponsorship deal with disgraced world number one Tiger Woods.
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Nike to stand by errant Woods
Nike have confirmed that they will continue their relationship with world number one Tiger Woods despite his recent off-course problems.
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Kaymer wants 'home' comforts
Martin Kaymer is hoping familiar territory can help him secure victory at the Waste Management Phoenix Open this week.
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Mickelson 'close' to best
Phil Mickelson is confident of kick-starting his slow start to the PGA Tour season if he can rediscover his putting stroke at this week's Phoenix Open.
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Form of trio impressing Monty
European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie has hailed the form of Ian Poulter, Paul Casey and Sergio Garcia following their successes in last week's Accenture World Match Play in Tucson.
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Poulter eyes further glory
Ian Poulter is hoping he can use his fine WGC Accenture Match Play Championship win as a platform for further triumphs in the coming months.
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Landmark victory for Poulter
Ian Poulter has moved up to fifth place in the world after the biggest win of his career at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.
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Poulter reaches Match Play final
England's Ian Poulter has made it through to the final of the WGC-Accenture Match Play in Arizona.
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Emotional Tiger finally speaks
Tiger Woods has finally spoken to the media after taking an indefinite break from the sport following his personal issues that came to light in November.
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Els slams 'selfish' Woods
Anger is growing about the timing of Tiger Woods' first public appearance of the year, with Ernie Els leading the criticism.
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Woods to break his silence
Tiger Woods will finally speak about his recent indiscretions and future plans at a media conference in Florida on Friday.
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Stricker stunned by McGowan
Ross McGowan sprang a major surprise in the first round of the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship by beating the top-seed Steve Stricker.
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McDowell eyes Ryder Cup place
Graeme McDowell is hoping that a positive showing at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship will help him to gain a place in Colin Montgomerie's Ryder Cup team.
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Johnson just denies Duval
Home golfer Dustin Johnson successfully defended his Pebble Beach Pro-Am title by sinking a birdie putt on the final green to edge out compatriots JB Holmes and David Duval.
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Dodt tastes victory for first time
Andrew Dodt emerged from the pack to win the Avantha Masters in Delhi by a stroke after posting a final round of 68 to finish on 14-under-par.
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Woods sits out Match Play
Tiger Woods will not return to action at the WGC Match Play Championship in Arizona after tournament organisers confirmed he had not registered in time to take part in next week's event.
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McIlroy shrugs off back issue
Rory McIlroy does not believe a niggling back problem will hamper his attempt to make an impression on the PGA Tour in the coming weeks.
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Parnevik contemplates retirement
Jesper Parnevik fears that he may have to retire from the game because of a troublesome back injury.
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McIlroy cools injury concerns
Rory McIlroy is expected to figure in the WGC-Accenture Match Play in Arizona next week, despite being told he has a lower back problem.
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Stricker up to number two
Steve Stricker moved up to number two in the world rankings after holding on to win the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.
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