Golf

World number one golf Tiger Woods of the US considers a shot during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club, in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

Tiger Woods' golf bag sits on the fairway during the second round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Course, in Shanghai on November 6, 2009. Woods shares the lead with Nick Watney of the US.

Tiger Woods' golf bag sits on the fairway during the second round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Course, in Shanghai on November 6, 2009. Woods shares the lead with Nick Watney of the US.

ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 28: Lawyer George Sorial speaks on a mobile phone at the Menie Estate, where Donald Trump is building a multi-million pound golf development on October 28, 2009 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Preparatory work started today on Donald Trump's golf project on the Menie Estate, north of Aberdeen, councillors gave clearance for work to be carried out to stabilize sand dunes in the area of the proposed site. However, some local residents are strongly opposed to it and are refusing to sell their homes on the land where Trump Snr. plans to build a billion-pound resort which will feature two golf courses, a hotel and some 1,000 holiday homes.

Australian golf fans wait at a green for US golfer Tiger Woods to arrive during the first round of the Australian Masters golf tournament at the Kingston Heath course in Melbourne on November 12, 2009. Tiger Woods made a spectacular birdie-laden start to the Australian Masters and only marred his opening round with a final hole bogey at Kingston Heath. The American world number one blasted his way to a six-under 66 as he took apart the revered sandbelt layout in his first Australian tournament appearance in 11 years.

SHENZHEN, CHINA - OCTOBER 29: (L-R) Keith Hodgkinson, Chairman of The R&A's Golf Development Committee, Taizo Kawata, Chairman of the International Committee Japan Golf Association, Billy Payne, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Master Tournament, Kwang-soo Hur, President of the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation pose with the trophy on day one of Asian Amateur Championship at the Mission Hills Golf Club on October 29, 2009 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.

World number one golfer Tiger Woods of the US considers a putt during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club, in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one golfer Tiger Woods of the US eyes a ball during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club, in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one golfer Tiger Woods of the US hits a ball during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

Yang Yong-Eun of South Korea tees off during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one Tiger Woods (C) of the US makes his way through a crowd of Chinese spectators after completing the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one Tiger Woods of the US gets ready to tee-off during the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one golfer Tiger Woods of the US eats a snack during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club, in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

Nick Watney of the US walks on the green during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club, in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

Anthony Kim of the US reacts to a missed putt during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one Tiger Woods of the US chips on to the green during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one Tiger Woods of the US hits a fairway shot on the ninth hole during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one Tiger Woods (R) of the US chooses a club during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club, in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

Tiger Woods of the US attempts to exit a bunker during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club, in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

Ryo Ishikawa of Japan hits a shot during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

Ryo Ishikawa of Japan hits a chip during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one Tiger Woods of the US walks up to the ninth green during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 28: Donald Trump Jr. (L) and lawyer George Sorial view work on the Menie estate on October 28, 2009 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Preparatory work started today on Donald Trump's golf project on the Menie Estate, north of Aberdeen, after councillors gave clearance for work to be carried out to stabilize sand dunes in the area of the proposed site. However, some local residents are strongly opposed to it and are refusing to sell their homes on the land where Trump Snr. plans to build a billion-pound resort which will feature two golf courses, a hotel and some 1,000 holiday homes.

ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 28: Donald Trump Jr. walks through mud on the Menie estate on October 28, 2009 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Preparatory work started today on Donald Trump's golf project on the Menie Estate, north of Aberdeen, after councillors gave clearance for work to be carried out to stabilize sand dunes in the area of the proposed site. However, some local residents are strongly opposed to it and are refusing to sell their homes on the land where Trump Snr. plans to build a billion-pound resort which will feature two golf courses, a hotel and some 1,000 holiday homes.

ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 28: Donald Trump Jr. talks to the media as he views work on the Menie estate on October 28, 2009 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Preparatory work started today on Donald Trump's golf project on the Menie Estate, north of Aberdeen, after councillors gave clearance for work to be carried out to stabilize sand dunes in the area of the proposed site. However, some local residents are strongly opposed to it and are refusing to sell their homes on the land where Trump Snr. plans to build a billion-pound resort which will feature two golf courses, a hotel and some 1,000 holiday homes.

ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 28: Donald Trump Jr. walks with the media on the Menie estate on October 28, 2009 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Preparatory work started today on Donald Trump's golf project on the Menie Estate, north of Aberdeen, after councillors gave clearance for work to be carried out to stabilize sand dunes in the area of the proposed site. However, some local residents are strongly opposed to it and are refusing to sell their homes on the land where Trump Snr. plans to build a billion-pound resort which will feature two golf courses, a hotel and some 1,000 holiday homes.

ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 28: Donald Trump Jr. talks to the media as he views work on the Menie estate on October 28, 2009 in Aberdeen, Scotland. Preparatory work started today on Donald Trump's golf project on the Menie Estate, north of Aberdeen, after councillors gave clearance for work to be carried out to stabilize sand dunes in the area of the proposed site. However, some local residents are strongly opposed to it and are refusing to sell their homes on the land where Trump Snr. plans to build a billion-pound resort which will feature two golf courses, a hotel and some 1,000 holiday homes.

World number one golfer Tiger Woods of the US hits a ball during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club, in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

Ernie Els of South Africa acknowleges spectators during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club, in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

Defending Champion Sergio Garcia of Spain measures a putt on the ninth green during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

Nick Watney of the US tees-off during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club, in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

Ian Poulter (L) of England and Martin Kaymer of Germany line up their putts during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

Phil Mickelson of the US tees off during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

Phil Mickelson of the US putts on the ninth green during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one Tiger Woods (R) of the US hits a shot during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club, in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one Tiger Woods of the US watches a shot during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club, in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one golfer Tiger Woods (R) of the US in action during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club, in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

Phil Mickelson of the US takes a fairway shot during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one Tiger Woods of the US waits for his turn to putt on the ninth green during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one golfer Tiger Woods of the US hits a ball during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club, in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one golfer Tiger Woods of the US hits a shot during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one Tiger Woods (L) of the US shakes hands with Thai golfer Thongchai Jaidee (R) during the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one golfer Tiger Woods of the US hits a ball during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club, in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

Thongchai Jaidee (L) of Thailand points down the fairway as world number one Tiger Woods (R) of the US waits during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

Lee Westwood (L) of England and Sergio Garcia of Spain line up their putts during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

Yang Yong-Eun of South Korea takes a fairway shot during the first round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one Tiger Woods of the US (R) and his caddy Steve Williams get ready for a shot on the fairway during the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

World number one Tiger Woods of the US gets ready to tee-off during the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on November 5, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.

Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand tees off during the second round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at the Sheshan International Golf Course, in Shanghai on November 6, 2009. Signboards were displayed around the Sheshan International Golf Course reminding fans not to use mobile phones or take pictures, as world-class golf is still a new concept to many Chinese and on-course etiquette has yet to be taken on board.

South Korean golfer Yang Yong-Eun looks on during the Pro-Am event of the HSBC Champions golf tournament in Shanghai on November 4, 2009. Now elevated to World Golf Championship status, the 2009 HSBC Champions is set to become the biggest televised golf event in Asian history, with the tournament being beamed into 500 million homes, organisers say.