Broberg clinches playoff to win first European Tour title Swede Kristoffer Broberg won his 1st European Tour title prevailing over playing partner Patrick Reed in a dramatic playoff at the BMW Masters in Shanghai. Grace leads WGC in China as McIlroy guts it out Branden Grace shot a sparkling nine-under 63 to take a one-shot lead in the first round of the WGC-HSBC Champions. Turkish delight for triumphant Dubuisson Victor Dubuisson won the Turkish Airlines Open for the second time in three years. Global game needs a bigger golf ball: top TV analyst The game of golf urgently needs a bigger golf ball to keep it relevant for the average amateur players, says top analyst, David Feherty. Fast start in Vegas for exciting prospect Patrick Rodgers Patrick Rodgers, continued his impressive start to the PGA Tour by charging into contention at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas. Preview: Length no problem in Vegas for title holder Martin American Ben Martin had his maiden PGA Tour victory in Las Vegas 12 months ago but knows he needs to buck up for his title defence. Steele sets the pace in Napa, McIlroy five back Brendan Steele charged one stroke clear after the opening round of the Frys.com Open, though heavyweights Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose were in hot pursuit. McIlroy makes ‘pretty solid’ start in wine country Rory McIlroy took advantage of ideal scoring conditions at Silverado Resort to surge into contention for the Frys.com Open on Thursday. Haas grabs important point as US wins Presidents Cup Captain's pick Bill Haas claimed the crucial final point at the Presidents Cup on Sunday, as the United States beat the Internationals 15.5 to 14.5. Haas grabs crucial point as US win Presidents Cup Captain's pick Bill Haas claimed the crucial final point at the Presidents Cup, as the US beat the Internationals to clinch the Presidents Cup. Sleepless nights await Lahiri after crucial missed putt Anirban Lahiri had hoped for a chance at redemption on the final day of his debut President's Cup but when it eventually came, the rookie crumbled. No dangerous precedent over McIlroy, says Tour chief The European Tour did not set a dangerous precedent by allowing Rory McIlroy to compete in the Final Series, its chief executive said.
