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Kenny Perry splits with longtime caddy

2009-09-02T23:05:10-08:00

Associated Press - In a peculiar move, Kenny Perry parted ways last week with longtime caddie Fred Sanders, with whom he has won most of his tournaments.

Sanders said Perry has decided to use his son, Justin, the rest of the year—the final three FedEx Cup playoff events, and even the Presidents Cup.

His son played college golf at Western Kentucky and caddied for his father at the British Open, where Perry tied for 52nd without breaking par in any round at Turnberry.

Sanders said he learned of the change through Perry’s agent, even though they worked all week at The Barclays.

Asked about using his son, Perry replied tersely to two reporters, “Guys, I really don’t want to talk about that.”

Perry, who turned 49 last month, has won twice this year, lost in a playoff at the Masters and is No. 5 in the world ranking. He has 14 career victories, and has said one of his ambitious goals is to get to 20.

Unboxing Live 026: HP Pavilion HDX Dragon PC

2007-12-13T12:23:19-08:00

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In this episode, we open up the HP Pavilion HDX Dragon PC. This thing is a monster - a 20-inch notebook that specializes in home entertainment.

Race to Dubai in danger of fizzling out

2009-09-17T23:08:50-08:00

“Money is a touchy subject at present, particularly for those running the European Tour. With the Race to Dubai entering the final stretch, players are looking towards the mega-bucks on offer at the Dubai World Championship, in November, and wondering if the amount they had been promised at the start of the year is going to be there after all.

“The deal - originally with Leisurecorp, but now with Nakheel, its parent company - was to provide a stash of $20 million in each of the next five years. Half of it would make up the prize fund for the season-ending tournament, open to the leading 60 players in what was once known as the Order of Merit, with the other $10 million being shared out as bonuses between the top 15 players in the overall standings.

“The figures are eye-watering. But with the property crash in Dubai, Nakheel, a government-owned development company, is suddenly strapped for cash. There has been speculation that the amount on offer this year is to be reduced by anything up to 25 per cent, something that George O’Grady, the tour’s chief executive, does not deny. More important, though, will be keeping the show on the road even if prize funds have to be reduced.

“The tour has massively rebranded itself this year and will be working hard to keep hold of its partners in Dubai. In jest people within the game are asking if there will even be a Race to Dubai after this year? It would seem that urgent meetings are being held between the tour and Nakheel right now, suggesting that things are afoot. Expect an announcement some time soon.”

Unboxing Live: Early 2009 Apple iMac

2009-05-01T15:03:15-08:00

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In this episode we open up the Early 2009 Apple iMac, giving you a look at what’s inside the box.

Unboxing Live 021: SleepPhase Alarm Clock

2007-07-31T23:02:30-08:00

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We know how much everyone loved our SLEEPTRACKER Watch review, so we made sure that when we heard about the Axbo SLEEPPHASE Alarm Clock, we got our hands on it. The SLEEPPHASE Alarm Clock works in conjunction with wireless bracelets which can be worn by two people, with the aim of waking you when you are in your lightest phase of sleep. The end result is that you wake up feeling refreshed instead of tired. We unbox the SLEEPPHASE Alarm Clock in this episode of Unboxing Live!