Yang Set For Whistling Straits Showdown With Woods


Wisconsin, United States (August 7): Yang Yong-eun is assured of returning to the international spotlight when he defends his US PGA Championship crown next week. In a move that promises to provide fascinating viewing, the Korean has been paired with Tiger Woods for the first two rounds at Whistling Straits on Thursday and Friday. Among other things, it's a re-match of last year's dramatic final round at Hazeltine when Yang defied the odds to shoot down his playing partner Woods and become the first Asian male to win a Major title.

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Bold PING Expands Award-Winning Product Line


Phoenix, Arizona (August 1): In a year that has seen significant market share gains for the company in several key categories, PING has announced further expansion of its award-winning product line, according to John Solheim, PING chairman and chief executive officer. The new introductions include the K15 Series, Faith Ladies Series, S56 irons, Anser irons, Tour-S wedges, EYE2 XG wedges and Scottsdale Series putters. “This launch is especially exciting because of the variety of products we’re bringing to golfers,” said Solheim. “From the super-game improvement K15s to the Tour-proven S56 irons and Tour-S wedges, we’re reaching golfers of all abilities with our newest technologies."

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Shin Shines To Regain Her Place On Top Of The World


Manchester, England (July 27): It's official! Heading into this week's Ricoh Women's British Open, Shin Ji-yai is back on top of the world. The 22-year-old Korean reclaimed the number one position in the Rolex Rankings thanks to her victory at the Evian Masters presented by Societe Generale on Sunday. It's the second time that Shin has risen to the summit of the women's game, the first having come on May 3 following the retirement of Lorena Ochoa.

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South African Legends Player And Els Salute Oosthuizen


St Andrews, Scotland (July 18): South African golfing greats Ernie Els and Gary Player proved a major inspiration to Louis Oosthuizen. Player offered his best wishes to his young compatiot via a telephone call prior to the final round at St Andrews. "He told me to stay calm and have fun. His call meant a lot to me," said Oosthuizen, in the wake of his maiden Major triumph in the 150th anniversary Open Championship.

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Open Championship: Chun Relishes Steep Learning Curve


St Andrews, Scotland (July 16): For Eric Chun, his first taste of Major championship golf proved an experience that will live with him for the rest of his life. “It’s been an awesome week – one of the toughest of my life ... but also one of the most fun,” said the US-based Korean amateur, after signing for a four-over-par 76 in the second round at St Andrews. Although his 36-hole aggregate of 147 meant he failed to progress to the weekend, the Northwestern University student was able to draw a whole host of positives from his participation in the 150th anniversary Open Championship. “I’ve learnt so much this week. I’ve had to hit shots that I’ve never hit before. It’s been fun and it’s shown me that this type of golf you have to be creative with your shots."

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Major Ambition Continues To Drive England's Westwood


St Andrews, Scotland (July 13): Lee Westwood was talking the language of losing in the days and weeks following his near miss at last year’s Open Championship at Turnberry. But the 37-year-old Englishman turned negatives into positives, disappointment into hope, defeat into victory and reeled off a remarkable run of results to finish 2009 on top of the European Tour tree. Now, with the Claret Jug up for grabs for the 139th time at the ‘Home of Golf’ this week, Westwood has his focus firmly fixed on a Major and his renaissance would be complete were he to convert Open Championship anguish into the joy that comes from fulfilling a lifetime’s ambition. He said: "The Majors are where I can improve the most because I haven't won one, and that's everybody's goal I would guess. It's the yardstick by which all top professionals are measured.”

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