After a runaway win by Geoff Ogilvy at the Mercedes-Benz Championship, the PGA Tour shifts to Honolulu this week for the Sony Open, the first full-field event of the season.
Ernie Els wants the strong contingent of home players assembled at this weeks South African Open to overcome the high-class international field and win the title.
Thomas Aiken set a new course record with his 11-under 61 Saturday and that gave him a one-stroke lead after three rounds of the Alfred Dunhill Championship.
Annika Sorenstam is trying to go out on a winning note. Playing in her final event before moving on with her personal endeavors, Sorenstam shot 6-under 66 Friday to grab the outright lead at the Dubai Ladies Masters.
Matt Bettencourt fired an 8-under 63 on Saturday to vault into a tie for the lead with Bryce Molder, who had a 64 of his own, after three rounds of the Nationwide Tour Championship.
Steve Marino posted a 6-under 66 on Saturday to join overnight leader Scott Verplank atop the leaderboard after the third round of the Children’s Miracle Network Classic.
Playing on his home course and acting as tournament host, Sergio Garcia carded a 6-under 65 Friday to gain a share of the lead after two rounds of the inaugural Castello Masters Costa Azahar.
Taking advantage of playing on his home course, Sergio Garcia fired his second 5-under 66 of the week to move four strokes clear of the field after Saturday’s third round of the inaugural Castello Masters Costa Azahar.
