Tiger Woods reacts to his tee shot
off the 11th during the first round of the Telstra Hyundai New
Zealand
Open 2002 golf tournament at the Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
north of Wellington on Thursday, Jan.10, 2002. (AP Photo/Ross
Land, Fotopress)
Thursday,
March 14, 2002 -- Another honor for
Woods
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - For the fourth straight year, Tiger Woods
won the Mark H. McCormack Award for be No. 1 in the world ranking
for the most weeks in 2001.
Tuesday,
March 5, 2002 -- Tiger loses again, this
time in video golf
NEW YORK (AP) Surrounded by a towering Ferris wheel and
a roaring life-sized dinosaur instead of bunkers and water hazards,
Tiger Woods came up short again.
Monday,
March 4, 2002 -- Els survives Woods' rally
to win Genuity
MIAMI Ernie Els had the misfortune of watching Tiger Woods
all the way around Doral's Blue Monster on Sunday.
Sunday,
March 3, 2002 -- Role reversal for Els
at Doral (Doug Ferguson)
MIAMI (AP) - The score was so astounding in such difficult conditions
that it appeared Ernie Els was playing a different game than
everyone else at the Genuity Championship.
Friday,
March 1, 2002 -- Els takes command at
Doral; Tiger lurking (Doug Ferguson) MIAMI (AP) - Don't be fooled
by the nickname. When Ernie Els is on his game, the Big Easy
likes a golf course to play as difficult as possible.
Thursday,
Feb. 21, 2002 -- Tiger ousted early
at Match Play CARLSBAD,
Calif. (AP) - Tiger Woods was right. The Match Play Championship
is anybody's tournament to win.
Wednesday,
Feb. 20, 2002 -- Woods ready for challenge
at Augusta (Cox News Service)
CARLSBAD, Calif. - The No. 1 seed for today's first round of
the Accenture Match Play Championship, Tiger Woods will enjoy
the same role in seven weeks at the Masters as defending champion.
Then again, perhaps beefed-up Augusta National Golf Club, which
has been lengthened by nearly 300 yards, should be the top seed.
Wednesday,
Feb. 13, 2002 -- Appreciating cut streaks,
then and now
Tiger Woods is 33 tournaments away from breaking Byron Nelson's
record of 113 consecutive times making the cut, a streak that
was in serious jeopardy last week as Woods stood over a slippery,
6-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole.
Tuesday,
Feb. 12, 2002 -- Woods top seed in Match
Play, opponent still unknownThe
player who nearly derailed Tiger Woods' historic sweep of the
majors could get another crack at him next week in the opening
round of the Match Play Championship.
Sunday,
Feb. 10, 2002 -- Kelly, Lewis, OMeara
tied atop Buick; Tiger 6 strokes back SAN DIEGO Jerry
Kelly moved into position for his second win of the season, shooting
a 6-under-par 66 on Torrey Pines South Course to tie Mark
OMeara and J.L. Lewis for the third-round lead in the Buick
Invitational on Saturday.
Saturday,
Feb. 9, 2002 -- Tiger makes Buick cut,
Mickelson doesnt (Bernie Wilson) SAN DIEGO (AP) Tiger
Woods needed a 6-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to make the
Buick Invitational cut, but two-time defending champion Phil
Mickelson wasnt as lucky Friday and will miss the weekend
rounds of his hometown tournament.
Thursday,
Feb. 6, 2002 -- Augusta might be too long
for the over-the-hill gang
One of the traditions that makes the Masters unlike any other
major is participation by its past champions for as long as they
like.
Wednesday,
Jan. 30, 2002 -- A switch to the swoosh
The
change did not bring as much attention as when Tiger Woods made
the switch, but it was quite traumatic for Steve Flesch when
he left Titleist to play the Nike Tour Accuracy DD.
Wednesday,
Jan. 30, 2002 -- Security beefed
up at Pebble Beach golf tournament PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP)
- Security has been increased at this week's Pebble Beach National
Pro-Am, in part to ensure Tiger Woods doesn't have a repeat of
a problem from last year.
Wednesday,
Jan. 16, 2002 -- The Big Wiesy: 12-year-old
with Tiger potential (Doug Ferguson) HONOLULU (AP) - Tim Herron
didn't realize he would be playing golf with a 12-year-old girl
in the Sony Open pro-am until a few minutes before he teed off.
Good thing he bumped into Tom Lehman and got a scouting report.
Monday,
Jan. 14, 2002 -- Parry wins, Woods tied
for sixth in New Zealand
PARAPARAUMU BEACH, New Zealand (AP) Craig Parry couldn't
believe his luck at the New Zealand Open, while Tiger Woods had
trouble believing the greens.
Sunday,
Jan. 13, 2002 -- Woods fades in final
round at New Zealand
PARAPARAUMU BEACH, New Zealand (AP) Tiger Woods four-putted
the second hole for a double bogey and appeared to slightly injure
his left wrist early Sunday in the final round of the New Zealand
Open.
Saturday,
January 12, 2002 -- Woods makes charge
before play suspended
PARAPARAUMU BEACH, New Zealand (AP) Tiger Woods made up
three strokes on the New Zealand Open leaders early this morning
before play was suspended because of rain following his tee shot
on the 12th hole.
Thursday,
Jan. 10, 2002 -- Woods, bedeviled by greens,
trails by six
PARAPARAUMU BEACH, New Zealand (AP) So much for local
knowledge. When Tiger Woods agreed to come to the New Zealand
Open, it was partly as a favor to his caddie, Steve Williams,
who grew up playing on the Paraparaumu Beach links course where
this year's tournament is being played.
Wednesday,
Jan. 9, 2002 -- Tiger receives rousing
welcome
PARAPARAUMU BEACH, New Zealand Tiger Woods didnt
have to have a club in his hand to attract applause on his first
trip to New Zealand.
Tuesday,
Jan. 8, 2002 -- Controversy mark Woods'
first visit to New Zealand
PARAPARAUMU BEACH, New Zealand (AP) Tiger Woods' appearance
at the New Zealand Open this week has brought security concerns,
complaints over high ticket prices and angry players.
Monday,
Jan. 7, 2002 -- Garcia wins Mercedes;
Tiger 10th
KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) The grandiose goals that Sergio Garcia
set for himself made it clear he thought he was capable of toppling
Tiger Woods.
Sunday,
Jan. 6, 2002-- Cyanide letter contains
threat against New Zealand Open WELLINGTON, New Zealand
(AP) - Days before Tiger Woods' first appearance in New Zealand,
police and U.S. Embassy officials said Sunday that the embassy
received a letter containing cyanide and threats to disrupt the
New Zealand Open.
Sunday,
Jan. 6, 2002 -- Perry strong in the
wind to take lead at Mercedes (Doug Ferguson) KAPALUA, Hawaii
Scott Verplank eagled the final hole to catch Kenny Perry
after three rounds of the Mercedes Championships, the season-opening
tournament that is looking more like a tuneup for the British
Open.
Friday,
Jan. 4, 2002 -- Weir picks up where he
left off; Tiger 5 back
KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) The last time Mike Weir played on
the PGA Tour, he was hitting his irons close to the flag on his
way to victory in the Tour Championship. Two months later, only
the scenery has changed.
Friday,
Jan. 4, 2002 -- Woods-Mickelson rivalry
seems poised to erupt in 2002
KAPALUA, Hawaii Fans who have been hoping for a rivalry
to emerge on the PGA Tour may be close to getting a serious villain
or shining knight, depending on your opinion to
crusade against Tiger Woods.
Thursday,
Jan. 3, 2002 -- Sergio primed to tackle
Tiger
KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) Sergio Garcia has never been intimidated
by Tiger Woods.
Thursday,
Jan. 3, 2002 -- Tiger looking for fast
start to new year
KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) Tiger Woods arrived with only the
bottom half of his goatee remaining, changed into golf shoes
and was quickly out of sight.
Wednesday,
Jan. 2, 2002 -- What can fans expect
for 2002 golf season?KAPALUA,
Hawaii Another PGA Tour season starts in two days, and
already there is change in the wind.