Watson puzzled by critics questioning LIV Golf guaranteed money
Two-time Masters champion Bubba WatsonIm not sure why LIV Golf players are being heavily criticized for accepting guaranteed money from the new circuit. Watson, 43, stated to ESPN that he was paid guaranteed appearance money by tournament organizers and sponsors while playing on the PGA Tour. This was not allowed under the Tours rules. Watson […]
Greg Norman on LIV Golfs first season, free agency and his relationship with the PGA Tour
The controversial LIV Golf circuit concluded its inaugural season last week with the team championship at Trump National Doral Golf Club, Miami. The new circuit, which will be funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and helmed two-time Open Championship winner, is now open. Greg Norman, has plans for a 14-tournament League in 2023. LIV […]
European tour offers boost in prize money, new minimum pay
As part of a new schedule that was announced Thursday, the European tour will offer $150,000 to players earnings and $1,500 to players if they miss it. The tour stated that the prize money would not include the four majors or the World Golf Championship in Texas. The four Rolex Series events, Abu Dhabi, Dubai […]
Ai Suzuki, Momoko Udea lead Toto Japan Classic after 1st round
SHIGA (Japan) — Japanese players Ai Suzuki & Momoko Ueda shot 7-under 65s on Thursday, to place at the top of the first round leaderboard at LPGA Tours Toto Japan Classic. Sakura Koiwai and Ayaka Furue were the other Japanese players who finished behind. The tournament will be played at the Seta Golf Club, Shiga, […]
Momoko Ueda shoots 69, has one-shot lead in Toto Classic
SHIGA, Japan — Motoko Ueda shot 3-under 69 to carry a one-shot lead on Friday after the second spherical of the LPGAs Toto Traditional. Ueda was a shot away from fellow Japanese gamers Miyu Yamashita and Ai Suzuki. Yamashita carded a 68 and Suzuki had a 70. Attahaya Thitikul of Thailand, the LPGAs No. 1-ranked […]
Will Gordon up 1 shot at Mayakoba after firing 9-under 62
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Will GordonHe was disappointed by the way he ended last week in Bermuda. He was not unhappy with his start Thursday at Mayakoba. Gordon had four birdies in a row to start the back 9 on El Camaleons course. He finished with a 9-under-62 to win by one stroke. Russell […]
Miguel Angel Jimenez birdies final 4 holes for 1-shot lead in Boca Raton
BOCA RTON, Fla. — Miguel Angel Jimenez birdied four of his final holes Friday to shoot a 5-under par 67, giving him an 1 shot lead. Paul Goydos Rod PamplingTimberTech Championship The PGA Tour Champions is the second event in the postseason. The top 36 players in points advance to the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup […]
Russell Henley doubles lead to six strokes at Mayakoba
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Russell HenleyHe made a 25-foot birdie on his first hole. He never stopped until Saturday, when he shot a 6-under 65. Henley is now at least part of the 54-hole lead for the sixth time. He has only converted one of his victories into a victory, in Hawaiis rookie start […]
Momoko Ueda 1 shot ahead after 3 rounds of LPGAs Toto Classic
SHIGA, Japan — MomokoUeda of Japan shot a 4-under par 68 on Saturday to lead by one after three rounds in the Toto Classic. Ueda held a one shot lead after the second round. Ueda shot a total of 14-under-202 for her three rounds. Gemma Dryburgh shot a 65 for the best round. Pornanong Phatlum […]
Gemma Dryburgh wins first LPGA title with victory in Japan
SHIGA (Japan) — Gemma Dryburgh, from Scotland, won her first LPGA Tour title on Sunday with a final round 7-under 65 to win the Toto Classic by four strokes ahead of Kana Nagai of Japan. Nagai finished with a 65. Linn Grant was third after a 67, five shots off the pace. Dryburgh also shot […]