McIlroy defends Shenzhen withdrawal
World number one Rory McIlroy has defended his decision to skip last week's WGC-HSBC Champions tournament in China to watch his girlfriend play tennis but admits that the criticism of his no-show was fair.
World number one Rory McIlroy has defended his decision to skip last week's WGC-HSBC Champions tournament in China to watch his girlfriend play tennis but admits that the criticism of his no-show was fair.
Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods may have angered officials by not participating in the HSBC Champions, but Lee Westwood more than made up for their absence on a thrilling third day at Mission Hill.
Shane Lowry remains in contention at the mid-way point of the WGC-HSBC Champions in China after shooting four under to enjoy a share of third place.
Shane Lowry is one shot off the lead at the WGC-HSBC Champions at Mission Hills in China.
Shane Lowry gives his reaction after the first round of the WGC-HSBC Champions in China
Germany's Martin Kaymer shot a brilliant final-round 63 to win the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai today.
Fredrik Jacobson takes a two-shot lead into the final round of the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai event after the Swede held off the challenge of a high-class chasing pack with a third round 67.
Sweden's Fredrik Jacobson took over at the top with a second-round 66 at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai.
Keegan Bradley's dream first year in big-time golf continued when he began the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai with a seven under par 65.
Associated Press golf writer Doug Ferguson previews the final World Golf Championship event of the year.
Francesco Molinari gives his reaction to winning the HSBC Champions by one stroke.
Lee Westwood was happy with his showing in the HSBC Champions tournament.
Francesco Molinari claimed his second European Tour title after the Italian won the HSBC Champions by one stroke from Lee Westwood.
An incredible second shot at the 13th helped Francesco Molinari maintain his one-shot lead over Lee Westwood going into tomorrow's final round at the HSBC Champions in Shanghai.
Francesco Molinari maintained his one-stroke lead over Lee Westwood at the HSBC Champions as a second round of 70 saw the Italian reach nine under par at the halfway mark.
Francesco Molinari shot a 65 to claim the first-round lead at the HSBC Champions but the Italian has new world number one Lee Westwood breathing down his neck.
Hard work paid off in stunning fashion for Rory McIlroy in Shanghai as a fourth-place finish at the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions thrust the Holywood ace firmly into contention for the Race to Dubai title.
World number two Phil Mickelson survived a nervous final hole to edge out South Africa's Ernie Els by one shot and win the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions following a thrilling final round in Shanghai on Sunday.
Former champion Phil Mickelson will take a two stroke lead over world number one Tiger Woods and fellow American Nick Watney into the final round of the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions after carding a five-under-par 67 in Shanghai today.
Tiger Woods claimed a share of the halfway lead at the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions, as Shane Lowry slipped back and Phil Mickelson made a significant move.