Lee Westwood birdied two of the last three holes Friday en route to a three-under 69 and a two-stroke lead after two rounds of the inaugural Dubai World Championship.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Lee Westwood shot a 3-under 69 Friday to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Dubai World Championship, strengthening his chance of winning the European money title.

Lorena Ochoa birdied three of her last four holes on Thursday for a six-under 66 and the first-round lead of the season- ending LPGA Tour Championship.

RICHMOND, Texas Michelle Wie withdrew from the LPGA Tour Championship on Thursday after hobbling through her first round on a sprained left ankle.

RICHMOND, Texas Michelle Wie couldn't take the pain one week after taking the spotlight at Lorena Ochoa's tournament.

Robert Allenby fired a seven- under 65 Thursday to grab a one-stroke lead after the first round of the inaugural Dubai World Championship.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Robert Allenby of Australia shot a 7-under 65 Thursday for a one-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai World Championship, while Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy vied for the European Tour money title.

Steve Haskins fired a six-under 65 to take the second-round lead Wednesday at Champions Tour Q-School.

Reflecting a year of economic and organizational turmoil, the LPGA Tour on Wednesday released a leaner schedule for its upcoming 2010 season.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. The LPGA Championship will be held at Locust Hill golf course in suburban Rochester for one year next June, with supermarket chain Wegmans replacing McDonald's as sponsor of the season's second major.

Curt Byrum opened with a six-under 65 Tuesday to share the lead after the first round of the Champions Tour National Qualifying Tournament.

MELBOURNE, Australia Tiger Woods first made his move in the Australian Masters in the middle of the opening round, getting his name on the leaderboard next to a player named "Jordan" that even some of the local fans did not recognize.

FACTS AND STATS: Course Architects: Tom Doak and Jack Nicklaus (2006). Year Opened: August, 2006. Location: Southampton, New York. Slope: 151. Rating: 77.3. Par: 72. Yardage: 7,481.

A U.S. magistrate in Memphis has denied Doug Barron's request for a temporary restraining order that would have allowed him to play in the second stage of the PGA Tour qualifying tournament.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. A U.S. magistrate has denied a temporary restraining order sought by a golfer trying to block a one-year doping ban by the PGA Tour long enough to let him play at a qualifying tournament in Houston.

With a victory on Sunday, McIlroy, Westwood or Kaymer would win the Race to Dubai. Fisher can win the Dubai World Championship, but isn't guaranteed the title formerly called Order of Merit champion.

NEWARK, N.J. After losing at least seven tournaments since 2007, the LPGA is renewing an old acquaintance. The ShopRite Classic is returning to the LPGA lineup next year with a $1.5 million pure.

Rory McIlroy finished second at the Hong Kong Open, moved to first in the Race to Dubai and jumped to 13th in this week's world rankings.

The LPGA Tour, ShopRite and Atlantic City Golf, LLC announced on Monday that the ShopRite LPGA Classic will return to the LPGA Tour schedule in 2010 after a three-year absence.

Tom Watson's epic run at this year's British Open Championship prompted the R&A to amend entry criteria for future Open Championships.

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland Tom Watson's place in the next five British Opens is safe after the Royal & Ancient's decision to change one of its exemption rules.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico Michelle Wie, LPGA Tour champion.

After years of near misses, Michelle Wie closed with a three-under 69 Sunday to collect her first LPGA Tour title at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational.

It took a final-round 64 and two playoff holes Sunday for Stephen Ames to finally emerge victorious at the Children's Miracle Network Classic.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Stephen Ames was munching on sliders and drinking a few beers at his coach's house Saturday night when he realized that he needed all the help he could get to make his final round of the year a special one.

MELBOURNE, Australia Tiger Woods gave the record crowds at the Australian Masters everything they could have wanted with his victory Sunday, except a definitive answer when he would return.

HONG KONG France's Gregory Bourdy shot a three-under 67 to capture his third European Tour win Sunday at the Hong Kong Open.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico Michelle Wie won her first LPGA Tour title, fulfilling the promise of a decade with a 3-under 69 Sunday for a two-stroke victory over Paula Creamer in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational.

Michelle Wie shot a two-under 70 on Saturday to join Cristie Kerr, who fired a 67, atop the leaderboard after the third round of the Lorena Ochoa Invitational.

HONG KONG Gregory Bourdy of France shot a bogey-free 7-under 63 on Saturday to take the lead heading into the final round of the $2.5 million Hong Kong Open.

HONG KONG Gregory Bourdy fired a seven-under 63 Saturday to move two strokes clear of the field after three rounds of the Hong Kong Open.

MELBOURNE, Australia Tiger Woods gave record crowds at Kingston Heath what they wanted to see - exquisite shots and a closing round of 4-under 68 to win the Australian Masters on Sunday for his seventh victory of the year.

Tiger Woods only managed an even-par 72 Saturday and now shares the lead after three rounds of the JBWere Masters.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico Michelle Wie moved into position for her first LPGA Tour victory, shooting a 2-under 70 on Saturday in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational for a share of the third-round lead with Cristie Kerr.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico Jiyai Shin has shot a 6-under 66 for the second-round lead at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational.

Justin Leonard fired an eight-under 64 in windy conditions to move past Justin Rose and into the lead Friday after two rounds of the Children's Miracle Network Classic.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. George McNeill stepped onto the 18th tee with a two-stroke lead, and was surprisingly still feeling good after just making bogey.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. David Duval walked off the course on Friday, his trademark shades glaring, his smile still resonating after a year that showed much promise only to end in such disappointment.

Kevin Streelman captured $1 million as the winner of the season-long Kodak Challenge, clinching the prize during Friday's second round of the Children's Miracle Network Classic.

Doug Barron's one-year suspension from the PGA Tour came after the golfer tested positive for a beta-blocker and testosterone, according to court documents.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. The PGA Tour's first-ever suspension for violation of its anti-doping rules wound up in federal court on Friday where attorneys for a 40-year-old journeyman tried to block the one-year ban.

Tiger Woods posted a four-under 68 on Friday to move three clear of the field after the second round of the JBWere Masters.

MELBOURNE, Australia Tiger Woods lost his three-shot advantage in six holes Saturday in the Australian Masters. By the end of the day, he was happy to simply be tied for the lead with Greg Chalmers and James Nitties.

Song-Hee Kim carded a seven-under 65 Thursday to grab a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Lorena Ochoa Invitational.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico Song-Hee Kim shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational to take a two-stroke lead over Jiyai Shin, Paula Creamer and Mariajo Uribe - and six-shot advantage over the top-ranked Ochoa.

Justin Rose fired a seven-under 65 Thursday to grab a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the Children's Miracle Network Classic.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Justin Leonard has shot an 8-under 64 in the second round of the Children's Miracle Network Classic to surge to the top of the leaderboard in the final PGA Tour event of the season.

After much speculation regarding his status, Rory McIlroy announced earlier this week that he will join the PGA Tour next season.

Anthony Kim only needed a bogey on the first playoff hole Thursday to defeat Sean O'Hair and win the Kiwi Challenge.

HONG KONG Liang Wenchong shot a bogey-free 5-under 65 Friday to move into a four-way tie for the lead after the second round of the Hong Kong Open.