ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Petra Vlhova took advantage of Mikaela Shiffrin taking the day off to win a World Cup parallel slalom event on Sunday. Vlhova rallied from a slower start in the final to edge ahead of Anna Swenn Larsson by just 0.02 seconds at the line. They had filled the podium places behind Shiffrin in a traditional slalom two weeks ago at Killington, Vermont. The Slovakian racer’s 10th career World Cup win was the first in a season where she shapes as the biggest rival to Shiffrin winning a fourth straight overall World Cup title. In the third-place race, Franziska Gritsch beat Meta Hrovat to take her first career podium finish. Shiffrin won the parallel event at St. Moritz last year, but said Saturday after placing third in super-G she would rest and manage her upcoming schedule in France. A giant slalom is raced Tuesday at Courchevel and Val d’Isere stages downhill and Alpine combined races next weekend. ___ More AP sports: … [Read more...] about Vlhova wins World Cup parallel slalom in Shiffrin’s absence
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Presidents Cup 2019: Star-struck USA team shower winning captain Tiger Woods in praise
The USA made history after rallying to beat the Internationals 16-14 in a thrilling finish at Royal Melbourne Golf Club on Sunday. Trailing 10-8 before the start of the deciding singles, no team had won the Presidents Cup after being down after three days, but the USA - led by playing captain Woods - changed that. The USA claimed a record-equalling eight points on Sunday, while Woods surpassed Phil Mickelson for the most Presidents Cup matches won after easing past Abraham Ancer in Melbourne. I couldn’t have had a better group of guys to be the Captain for. Each and every one of you are what made this week so special for me. I’m incredibly proud of you all and proud to be bringing home the Cup. Go U.S.A.! pic.twitter.com/bR2UXhDnAf — Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) December 15, 2019 While it was a collective effort, the star-studded USA team showered Woods in praise, with the 15-time major champion flawless throughout the 13th edition of the event. Speaking with a large … [Read more...] about Presidents Cup 2019: Star-struck USA team shower winning captain Tiger Woods in praise
Presidents Cup 2019: USA charging towards stunning victory
Down 10-8 prior to Sunday's deciding singles, the USA faced an uphill battle to claim an eighth consecutive title as no team had ever trailed after three sessions and won the Presidents Cup. However, the USA are on track to sensationally retain their crown, with Tiger Woods' team up in six of the 12 matches and projected to triumph 15.5 - 14.5 at Royal Melbourne Golf Club. First out against Abraham Ancer, Woods returned for the singles showdown after sitting out on Saturday and the 15-time major champion has led the way in more overcast conditions. From 4 down through 10 tied after [email protected] is on a ROLL.pic.twitter.com/RmDGGE2X1p — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) December 15, 2019 Woods - who can break the record for most matches won at the Presidents Cup - leads Ancer 3up through 15 holes. Controversial American Patrick Reed - without his usual caddie following a fan altercation on Saturday - birdied five of his opening seven holes in a remarkable start to his day against C.T. Pan. … [Read more...] about Presidents Cup 2019: USA charging towards stunning victory
Presidents Cup 2019: Tiger’s record in numbers
The 15-time major champion surpassed Phil Mickelson for most match wins in the tournament's history with his 27th. Woods proved too good for Abraham Ancer 3 and 2 at Royal Melbourne Golf Club as the United States neared a comeback win over the Internationals. Presidents Cup 2019: Tiger Woods breaks record We take a look at some of his numbers at the Presidents Cup. Most #PresidentsCup Match Wins All [email protected] - [email protected] - [email protected]_Easy - 20 pic.twitter.com/y8Pp4bwiLn — Presidents Cup (@PresidentsCup) December 15, 2019 27 - Woods has 27 match wins, surpassing Mickelson's mark of 26. 12 - Of his wins, 12 have come in the foursomes format, with eight in the four-ball and seven in the singles. 7 - His seven singles wins is also a record. 15 - Woods has suffered 15 defeats in his Presidents Cup career.2 - He will finish the 2019 Presidents Cup with a 3-0-0 record, marking just the second time he has gone undefeated, having also done so in 2009 when he went 5-0-0. 1998 … [Read more...] about Presidents Cup 2019: Tiger’s record in numbers
Presidents Cup 2019: Tiger Woods breaks record
United States playing captain Woods outclassed International opponent Abraham Ancer 3 and 2 in the deciding singles session for his 27th victory. American superstar Woods equalled Phil Mickelson's all-time record in Friday's foursomes at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, where he has remained perfect this week with three wins.Woods - a 15-time major winner - has put defending champions the USA on track for an eighth consecutive Presidents Cup title. Another birdie for @TigerWoods.#USTeam Captain stays at 2 UP. pic.twitter.com/IB0Hl4bOVa — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) December 15, 2019 More TIGER WOODS News Presidents Cup 2019: Star-struck USA team shower winning captain Tiger Woods in praise Presidents Cup 2019: Tiger celebrates 'amazing' comeback Presidents Cup 2019: Tiger's record in numbers Presidents Cup 2019: USA charging towards stunning victory Presidents Cup 2019: Internationals on track for first title since 1998 Presidents Cup 2019: Clutch birdies give rallying USA … [Read more...] about Presidents Cup 2019: Tiger Woods breaks record