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Minimal changes in women's world rankings

Rod Pampling beat Marcus Fraser in a playoff Sunday to win the Australian Masters, and that victory that gave the Aussie a 12-spot bump in the world rankings to No. 59.
This Week in Golf - December 3rd through December 8th

There are plenty of known players trying to gain their 2009 PGA Tour cards at PGA West this week. Among them are Ricky Barnes, Notah Begay III, 1996 PGA Champion Mark Brooks, Robert Gamez, Jason Gore, John Huston, Bob May and Chris Riley.
Fanfare: Choi seizes lead at Skins Game

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — K.J. Choi overcame the nerves of playing in his first LG Skins Game by using a precise short game and key putts to take the first-day lead in the 26th annual event on Saturday.
Sorenstam leads International team to Lexus Cup title

SINGAPORE — Annika Sorenstam made her last appearance in an LPGA Tour sponsored event a memorable one.
Pampling topples Fraser in Australian Masters playoff

Rod Pampling needed three extra holes Sunday to defeat countryman Marcus Fraser and win the Australian Masters.
Choi wins Skins Game with $415,000

K.J. Choi pocketed $270,000 for a birdie on the 18th hole Sunday, giving him a big win at the Skins Game.
Sweden runs away with World Cup title

Sweden's Henrik Stenson and Robert Karlsson teamed to fire a nine-under 63 on Sunday to run away with the title at the World Cup.
Pampling topples Fraser in Australian Masters playoff

Robert Allenby carded a five-under 67 Saturday, while his playing partner Michael Sim posted a four-under 68 as the two share the lead after three rounds of the Australian Masters.
Choi leads Skins Game; big hole awaits

K.J. Choi pocketed three skins and $75,000 on Saturday for the opening-nine lead at The Skins Game.
Australia, Spain share World Cup lead

The Spanish team of Miguel Angel Jimenez and Pablo Larrazabal fired an impressive, nine-under 63 in Friday's foursomes format to move atop the leaderboard after the second round of the World Cup.
Lexus Cup remains tied through two days

SINGAPORE — The Asian team and International team split Friday's foursomes matches at the Lexus Cup, leaving the competition in a 3-3 tie.
Germany's Kaymer and Cejka lead World Cup

Germany's Martin Kaymer and Alex Cejka combined to shoot a 10-under 62 on Thursday to take the first-round lead at golf's World Cup.
Clark, Hend lead suspended Australian Masters

Tim Clark and Scott Hend shot rounds of five-under 67 and shared a two-shot lead Thursday when the Australian Masters was suspended.
Golf highlights: Ailing Creamer aims for LPGA money title

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — — Paula Creamer has played well enough this week to have a chance of winning the LPGA Tour's money title. That is, if she can get out of the hospital this morning.
Golf’s choice: 2 majors vs. 4 months of greatness

During a break in a recent meeting, PGA Tour executives were asked their choice for player of the year. Half of them chose Padraig Harrington. The other half raised their hands for Tiger Woods.