Der Golfclub Wilhelmshaven-Mennhausen richtete zeitgleich das 2. Offene Jugendturnier aus. Collin Posinke gewann die Nettowertung.

Michael Campbell, US-Open-Sieger 2005, führt ab Donnerstag das hochkarätigste Starterfeld in der Geschichte der Bank Austria-GolfOpen an.

Tiger Woods played his first round of golf Wednesday since the Masters, practicing at Torrey Pines eight days before the start of the U.S. Open. The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that Woods played in 3 hours, 15 minutes amid tight security and no spectators or media. The South Course has been closed to the public since May 21. Woods was accompanied by caddie Steve Williams and swing coach Hank Haney.

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will play together the first two rounds of the U.S. Open, a decision by the USGA to create equal footing for the highest-ranked players, but one that could turn Torrey Pines into one big traffic jam. Woods and Mickelson, Nos. 1 and 2 in the world, will be joined by No. 3 Adam Scott. The USGA will release the pairings Thursday.

Mainz (ots) - "Wie schlau ist Deutschland?" wollte Johannes B. Kerner am Mittwoch, 4. Juni 2008, 20.15 Uhr im ZDF wissen, und bei der fünften Ausgabe des großen ZDF-Wissenstests ...

Mainz (ots) - "Wie schlau ist Deutschland?" wollte Johannes B. Kerner am Mittwoch, 4. Juni 2008, 20.15 Uhr im ZDF wissen, und bei der ...

[sa] Mainz - "Wie schlau ist Deutschland?" wollte Johannes B. Kerner gestern um 20.15 Uhr im ZDF wissen. Bei der fünften Ausgabe des großen ZDF-Wissenstests siegte bei der Bundesländer-Wertung Mecklenburg-Vorpommern vor Schleswig-Holstein und Brandenburg.

Ein Psychologe aus Norwegen und ein belgischer Unternehmensberater leiten die ersten beiden Spiele der deutschen Nationalmannschaft bei der Fußball-Europameisterschaft.

The expression golf fitness used to be an oxymoron. Golf was an activity where you didn't need to be in shape to play. However, it is clear that to play your best you should have some type of physical conditioning.

Golf setup is an important and very necessary thing you need to learn if you are trying to learn golf. If you have already crossed the beginner stage then go back to basics and examine your setup to make sure that you are doing it the right way.

Understanding golf balls for beginners is a tough call but a must given its importance in the case of golf swing and shots. As a beginner you will keep on hearing several terms related to golf balls like X-out, two piece compression balls etc. Then there are various numbers on the golf ball which can come in handy while selecting a golf ball.

Once your ready to golf, the biggest step is the swing. A good swing should look as if the body moves in harmony and once contact with the ball is made, follow through correctly and you will be rewarded with good position on the green.

The lie of the ball in a fairway shot will dictate how you hit your next shot. In some friendly games, your opponents may allow you to put the ball up on some grass. This will emulate, in a way, a tee since you cannot use a tee with a fairway shot. In tournaments or serious money games, you will probably have to play the ball as it lies, so it's a good idea to know how to hit an effective fairway shot.

Heavy rain forced organizers to cancel play on the opening day of the Bank Austria Open on Thursday. The start of the first round at the Fontana Golf Club was postponed several times before it was rescheduled for Friday. Organizers will decide before the start of the second round Saturday whether the event will be reduced to 54 holes instead of 72.

Mennhausen – Am Wochenende stand die 18-Lochanlage des Golf-Clubs Wilhelmshaven-Friesland Mennhausen im Zeichen von BMW. Blau-Weiße Fahnen schmückten den Mast des Golfclubs.

Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will play together the first two rounds of the U.S. Open, a decision by the USGA to create equal footing for the highest-ranked players, but one that could turn Torrey Pines into one big traffic jam. Woods and Mickelson, Nos. 1 and 2 in the world, will be joined by No. 3 Adam Scott. The USGA will release the pairings Thursday.

Wülknitz. Für das 155-Seelen-Dorf Tiefenau bei Gröditz wird derzeit ein Golfplatz geplant. Auf dem Gelände eines alten Rittergutes soll die 18-Loch-Anlage mit Wellnesshotel entstehen. Sachsens Golfer sind von der Idee begeistert. Denn in der Region fehle ein solcher Platz, auf dem auch Wettkämpfe ausgetragen...

One of the most effective changes that a golfer can bring into his or her game is called step-breathing. The benefits of using step-breathing are many. You give yourself a solid, focused mental and physical place from which to hit your shots or make even the longer putts, you have a time to find the best level of mental arousal, and you gain more control over the pace of your game.

Lorena Ochoa recovered from an early double to sit three shots back at the LPGA as she chases her 3rd straight major.

It's a game of finess, no it's a game of pure power. You need to be a great athlete, no you need to understand the process. You have to play a lot, no you have to practice correctly alot. So .. which is it. It's all of the above and more. What about power ? How do those girls hit it so far with so little effort?