Topic: Greg Norman

Adam Scott: First Australian to win the Masters golf tournament (+video)

Adam Scott won the Masters in a thrilling playoff against Argentinian Angel Cabrera Sunday. Adam Scott is the first Australian to win at Augusta, Ga.

Tiger Woods jumps to early lead in the Tour Championship

Tiger Woods shot a 66 in the first round of the final FedEx Cup tournament at East Lake. Tiger Woods is tied for the lead with Justin Rose. Rory McIlroy shot a 69.

Epic Adam Scott meldown hands British Open to Ernie Els

South African Ernie Els won the 2012 British Open after tournament leader Aussie Adam Scott bogeyed the last four holes. Els was apologetic in his victory over his friend, Adam Scott.

Top 10 sports biographies I wish somebody would write

Call this a wish list to publishers. Of course it's true that’s there hardly any major sports star who hasn’t already achieved hardcover immortality a time or two or more. So why check back in with some already familiar sports luminaries? With the passage of time comes fresh perspectives on playing days, teammates, and rivals. And maybe even a little more honesty. So here goes, in no particular order: the Monitor’s Top 10 sports figures we’d put in the publishing on-deck circle.

Despite Tiger Woods, US squad leads President's Cup golf after first day

Tiger Woods and partner Steve Stricker did not enjoy a pleasant match against their international counterparts Thursday in Australia, but the American team is out in front in the President's Cup competition.

Tiger Woods to play in Australian Open this November

Tiger Woods says he'll take part in this year's Australian Open, one week before the President's Cup competition down under. Tiger Woods could be a captain's pick for the US side in the President's Cup.

Golf star Lorena Ochoa swings strong in face of Mexico drug war

Lorena Ochoa teed off in her first PGA Tour event since retiring nearly a year ago, her star power lending a needed boost to sports events in violence-wracked Mexico.

Davis Love III picked as US Ryder Cup captain

Davis Love III: The announcement wraps up a week that put the Ryder Cup in the news about 18 months before the next shot is struck. Europe, which won the gold trophy in Wales last October, appointed two-time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal as the captain this week.

Shaquille O'Neal wants a new nickname: the 'Green Monster'?

Shaquille O'Neal, the newest member of the Boston Celtics, has announced that he's looking for a new nickname. If you think he's just 'Shaq,' you haven't been paying attention.

Tiger Woods and others chasing Rory McIlroy after first round of British Open

Tiger Woods shot a five under 67 Thursday at St. Andrews, but Rory McIlroy tied an Open Championship scoring record with a nine under 63 to lead by two.

China: In land of superlatives, world's largest golf resort gets even bigger