Golf

Levin can succeed on PGA Tour, observers say

By Steve Pajak - Wednesday, January 14 2009 - 12:00 am

Levin responded, gaining traction in 2007 and steadily advancing through the pro golf hierarchy to reach its pinnacle this year. He begins his first exempt PGA Tour season Thursday in the Sony Open in Hawaii.

Golf: Spencer Levin Q & A

Golf: Teens get chance of a lifetime in Sony

Associated Press - Wednesday, January 14 2009 - 12:00 am

HONOLULU – The Sony Open just wouldn't be the same without a teenager in the news.

Golf: Course Report

By Steve Pajak - Wednesday, January 14 2009 - 12:00 am

The Bee posse's weekly update of the latest in area conditions, bargains, etc.

Golf: Holes in one

Bee Sports Staff - Wednesday, January 14 2009 - 12:00 am

To appear in the paper, a hole in one must be faxed to The Bee from the golf course at which it was made. The golf course must submit the hole in one on the course's official stationery at (916) 326-5503.

Golf Wire

Edfors, Lundberg share lead in Abu Dhabi

By Sports Network - 7:54 am

Fellow Swedes Johan Edfors and Mikael Lundberg opened with six-under 66s Thursday to share the lead with the first-round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship suspended for the day.

Golf Tidbits: PGA needs to improve tournament promotions - 7:55am
This Week in Golf - January 15th through January 18th - 12:46pm
Ogilvy moves to No. 6 in world rankings - 12:01pm
Time to find a better way to start the season - 7:55am

Eric Risberg/AP Photo

Geoff Ogilvy, of Australia, hits from the first tee of the Plantation Course during the final round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship golf tournament in Kapalua, Hawaii, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009. In the background is the island of Molokai.
Eric Risberg/AP Photo

Geoff Ogilvy, of Australia, acknowledges the gallery after making an eagle putt on the ninth green of the Plantation Course during the final round of the Mercedes-Benz Championship golf tournament in Kapalua, Hawaii, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009.
AP

In this photo provided by Lena Hyde Photography, Annika Sorenstam and Mike McGee pose for a photo after the couple were married on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Lena Hyde Photography) NO SALES
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In this photo provided by Lena Hyde Photography, Annika Sorenstam and Mike McGee pose for a photo after the couple were married on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Lena Hyde Photography) NO SALES