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New Valero Texas Open winner Steven Bowditch was left gob-smacked when fellow PGA Tour winner John Senden brought up the fact he once caddied for the Brisbane golfer. “You’ve come a long way since caddying for me at Twin Waters,” said Senden smiling widely and who was the first Australian-born golfer to congratulate Bowditch. Senden, who had changed into jeans and a 2012 Masters t-shirt, had been all prepared with the comment as he watched Bowditch come up the final hole on the ...

John Senden and Aaron Baddeley have led the tributes to Steven Bowditch and Australia’s newest PGA Tour winner. The duo along with fellow Australian Scott Gardiner remained after their rounds to watch the 30-year old Bowditch break through to claim victory in the Valero Texas Open on the TPC San Antonio course  and in his 110th Tour event. However there was plenty of anxious moments for those watching on, including Bowditch’s Dallas-born wife, Carol before Bowditch lipped-out for his ...

Australia’s Steven Bowditch has ended an 11-year, 110 PGA Tour event victory drought to capture the Valero Texas Open, and also earn a first-ever invitation into next fortnight’s Masters. The 30-year old Australian but now Dallas-based Bowditch withstood all that was thrown at him over the final day to post a 76 and win by a shot with a eight under par tally Bowditch becomes the third Australian in the past six events to claim victory on golf’s greatest stage, and that could have ...

Phil Mickelson found himself being greeted by a green jacket wearing coyote at tonight’s (Sat) San Antonio Spurs NBA encounter against the New Orleans Pelicans. A crowd of 18,500 packed into the AT & T Centre in downtown San Antonio to witness the Spurs easily account for the Pelicans 96 – 80 and in what was a record-setting 17th straight victory for the franchise. Mickelson was accompanied by his 12-year old daughter, Sophia who the five-time Major Champion had promised he would ...

Australia’s Steven Bowditch will take a three shot lead into the final round of the Valero Texas Open as he seeks a first-ever PGA Tour success and a first-ever appearance in the Masters. The 30-year Newcastle-born and now Dallas-based Bowditch extended his second round lead by two shots with a round 68 to be clear of the American pair of Matt Kuchar (65) and Andrew Loupe (70) who share second place on nine under par. Once again Bowditch got his round off to a sensational start holing out from ...

Phil Mickelson’s back injury could be more serious than first thought. Australia’s Stuart Appleby played the third round alongside the five-time Major winner and it is Mickelson’s comments to both he and fellow American John Merrick that suggest Mickelson’s oblique muscle concern may of more concern. “He had hit a few poor shots but it was the first hole of our back nine when I really noticed there was something wrong, as he just didn’t look right,” said Appleby. . “Then ...

Caroline Wozniacki has again showed off her golf ball size engagement ring. While her future husband was belting balls on a practice range Wozniacki took time out in this week’s Sony Open in Miami to get a massage and a manicure. She then snapped a picture of her hand and stuck the picture on her Twitter page. The Dane won through to the quarter-finals in Miami before losing out in straight sets to China’s Na Li. The couple became officially engaged during the New Year’s Eve fireworks ...