Golfer's family members killed in Typhoon Haiyan
Eight relatives of golfer Jason Day died in Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, including his grandmother.
JASON DAY'S mother said eight of the Australian golfer's relatives died in Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, including his grandmother.
Day's mother, Dening Day, told the Gold Coast Bulletin today that the player's uncle and six cousins also died in the typhoon, which has killed nearly 4,000 people and left more than a thousand missing.
"I am deeply saddened to confirm that multiple members of my family lost their lives as the victims of Typhoon Haiyan," Day said in a statement released by the PGA Tour. "My family and I are thankful for all who have reached out with their prayers and concern.
"We feel devastated for all who have been affected by this horrific tragedy. While I understand the media's interest in this matter and hope that any coverage can spread awareness to assist with the relief efforts that continue in the Philippines, I hope that all will respect my family's privacy during this difficult time. I will have no further public comments at this time. Please pray for all who have suffered loss. Thank you."
Day is teaming with Adam Scott to represent Australia in the World Cup of Golf, starting Thursday at Royal Melbourne.
Day's mother, who migrated from the Philippines to Australia 30 years ago, told the newspaper, "My daughter has been updating him, but I don't want to bother him because he has commitments."
She said many of her family members lived in the area around Tacloban, the capital of hardest-hit Leyte province.
In golf tournaments:
* Henrik Stenson won the season-ending World Tour Championship in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, to become the first player to sweep the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup and European Tour's Race to Dubai. The Swede closed with an 8-under 64 to finish at 25-under 263, six strokes ahead of second-place Ian Poulter.
* Harris English won the rain-delayed OHL Classic in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, for his second PGA Tour title, pulling away for a four-stroke victory in a 29-hole finish.
* Lexi Thompson won the Lorena Ochoa Invitational in Guadalajara, Mexico, for her second victory in her last four starts, birdieing the final hole to beat Stacy Lewis by a stroke.
* Adam Scott successfully defended his Australian Masters title for his second victory in 2 weeks, scrambling for an even-par 71 and a two-shot victory at wind-swept Royal Melbourne.
Philly File
* The Penn and Drexel men's soccer teams have qualified for the NCAA Tournament and they will find out their opponents and pairings today at noon. The Quakers won their eighth Ivy title by beating Harvard, 2-0, on Saturday. Drexel won its first CAA Tournament title on Saturday by beating William & Mary, 1-0.
Sport Stops
* American Brittany Bowe broke the world record in the women's 1,000 meters in a World Cup speedskating race at the Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns, finishing in 1:12.58.
* The Czech Republic retained the Davis Cup title by beating host Serbia, 3-2.