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Lorena Ochoa, of Mexico, watches her tee shot on the 13th hole during the second round of the LPGA Tour Championship golf tournament Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Richmond, Texas. Weather delays over the previous two days shortened the tournament to 54 holes which officials hope to finish on Monday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

McPherson leads heading into LPGA final round

AP - Mon Nov 23, 9:58 AM ET

RICHMOND, Texas - The sky cleared and Lorena Ochoa and Jiyai Shin were left with one day to settle their duel for LPGA Tour player of the year.

  • England's Lee Westwood reacts after winning the Harry Vardon trophy of the Race to Dubai and the Dubai World Championship trophy at the Earth course, in the final round of Dubai World Championship European Tour golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
    Lee Westwood of England wins Dubai, money titles AP - Sun Nov 22, 2:36 PM ET

    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Lee Westwood of England became Europe's No. 1 golfer on Sunday after winning the Dubai World Championship by six strokes.

  • Michelle Wie limps down the 12th fairway during the first round of the LPGA Tour Championship golf tournament, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Richmond, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
    Wie withdraws from LPGA event with ankle injury AP - Thu Nov 19, 9:21 PM ET

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

  • Michelle Wie, from the United States, waves on the 3rd green during the final round of the Lorena Ochoa Invitational LPGA golf tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. Wie won the tournament. (AP Photo/Miguel Tovar)
    LPGA Championship moves to Locust Hill in New York AP - Wed Nov 18, 2:52 PM ET

    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.

  • Damien Jordan from Australia tees off on the 18th hole during the final round of the Australian Masters golf tournament at Kingston Heath Golf Club, in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. Jordan finished the tournament at 11 over par. ( AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)
    Giving new definition to being on tour AP - Tue Nov 17, 3:43 PM ET

    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.

  • US Magistrate denies restraining order to Barron AP - Mon Nov 16, 7:53 PM ET

    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.

  • ShopRite Classic returning after 3 year absence AP - Mon Nov 16, 1:23 PM ET

    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.

  • Michelle Wie, from the United States, holds her trophy after winning the Lorena Ochoa Invitational LPGA golf tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Miguel Tovar)
    At long last, Michelle Wie gets 1st LPGA Tour win AP - Mon Nov 16, 9:03 AM ET

    GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Michelle Wie, LPGA Tour champion.

  • 5-time champ Watson gets British Open exemption AP - Mon Nov 16, 6:34 AM ET

    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.

  • Stephen Ames, of Canada, reacts to his tee shot on the first hole during the final round of the Children's Miracle Network Classic PGA golf tournament at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
    Stephen Ames wins in playoff at Disney AP - Sun Nov 15, 6:33 PM ET

    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.

  • Nick O'Hern, of Australia, watches his tee shot on the first hole during the second round of the Children's Miracle Network Classic PGA golf tournament at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
    Former No. 1 Duval likely losing PGA Tour card AP - Fri Nov 13, 6:31 PM ET

    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.

  • A crowd cheers Tiger Woods from the United States after he hit an approach shot during the second round of the Australian Masters golf tournament at the Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Woods was at 10-under 134. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)
    Tiger thinking his way around a short course AP - Fri Nov 13, 12:57 PM ET

    MELBOURNE, Australia - Tiger Woods had a stiff breeze at his back as he stood on the 13th tee, his hand resting on the cover of his driver as he contemplated how to navigate the 354 yards to the green.

  • Liang Wen-chong of China hits the ball on the 9th hole during the second round of the UBS Hong Kong Open golf tournament in Hong Kong Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
    Four players tied for lead at Hong Kong Open AP - Fri Nov 13, 7:13 AM ET

    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.

  • Montgomerie to lead Europe in 2010 Royal Trophy AP - Thu Nov 12, 3:26 AM ET

    BANGKOK - Colin Montgomerie will captain Europe's team at next year's Royal Trophy match play tournament against Asia after Seve Ballesteros ruled himself out over lingering health concerns.

  • Ballesteros receives honorary membership at R&A AP - Wed Nov 11, 1:51 PM ET

    ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Three-time British Open champion Seve Ballesteros has accepted honorary membership of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club at St. Andrews almost a year after undergoing multiple operations to remove a malignant brain tumor.

  • Tiger Woods of the U.S. tees off on the 18th hole during a Pro-Am match ahead of the Australian Masters golf tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)
    Lefty, rivals may regret tugging at Tiger's tail AP - Wed Nov 11, 3:55 AM ET

    Bookmakers the world over made Tiger Woods the odds-on favorite to win this week's Australian Masters.

  • Tiger Woods from the U.S. reacts during a press conference before the Australian Masters golf tournament at Kingston Heath Golf Club, in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. ( AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)
    Tiger's aura strong, at least outside the ropes AP - Tue Nov 10, 4:13 PM ET

    MELBOURNE, Australia - Tiger Woods made news simply by walking off his private jet.

  • Tiger Woods from the U.S. plays a practice round before the Australian Masters golf tournament at Kingston Heath Golf Club, Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. ( AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)
    Fans flock to see Tiger in Australian Masters AP - Tue Nov 10, 10:20 AM ET

    MELBOURNE, Australia - Thousands of fans lined fairways and TV network helicopters circled overhead as Tiger Woods played his first round of golf in Australia in 11 years Tuesday.

  • Phil Mickelson of the U.S. holds the trophy after winning the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Shanghai Sheshan International Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Mickelson finished at 17-under 271. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
    Mickelson caps his week with win at HSBC Champions AP - Mon Nov 9, 4:07 AM ET

    SHANGHAI - Phil Mickelson eased through a crush of spectators and into a courtesy van, telling them he would sign autographs in front of the Sheshan International clubhouse after he had a chance to eat.