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Golfer Bryson DeChambeau deems himself ready for world long-drive championship

SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — Bryson DeChambeauHe has spent the last four months recovering from surgery on his left hand. However, he is now well enough to compete later in the month in a long-drive competition. Thursdays announcement by DeChambeau indicated that he plans on competing in the Professional Long Drivers

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Rickie Fowler opens new season with 5-under 67, just shy of top of leaderboard at Fortinet Championship

NAPA, Calif. — Rickie FowlerOn Thursday, he began his 15th professional year. For the five-time PGA Tour winner, almost everything is new. Fowlers last win was at the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open. He enjoyed immediate success. He shot a 5-under-67 and was one of nine players who finished their

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Matt Fitzpatrick leads, Rory McIlroy shines in Italian Open first round on 2023 Ryder Cup course

U.S. Open champion Matt FitzpatrickWhile Rory McIlroyImpressive in the first round at the Marco Simone clubs Italian Open. Next years Ryder Cup will be held there. McIlroy, a four-time major champion, shot an approach shot for an Eagle on his way to a 4-under 67. 1 Related McIlroys second shot,

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Bryson DeChambeau says no buyers remorse about going from PGA to LIV

SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — Bryson deChambeauInsisted that he has no regrets in his decision to switch from the PGA Tour to Saudi-funded LIV Golf Series. He said, I couldn’t feel happier to be over there, I have no buyer’s regret. The 2020 U.S. Open champion said it was the most

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McIlroy, Fitzpatrick are one and two on next years Ryder Cup course

Rory McIlroyU.S. Open champion Matt FitzpatrickYou are getting very comfortable on the Ryder Cup course next year. Europe Luke DonaldMeanwhile, he made a rookies error by hitting into the thick dirt at Marco Simone club outside Rome. He then hit the wrong ball and was given a two stroke penalty.

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Dustin Johnson stays in groove, opens with 63 at LIV Golf Invitational-Chicago

SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — Dustin JohnsonAlready, the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series has surpassed $10 million and hes playing like that number will keep on rising. Johnson ran off nine birdies Friday, none longer than about 12 feet, and posted a 9-under 63 at Rich Harvest Farms to build a three-shot

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Esther Henseleit sink 10 birdies, tied with Lilia Vu after 64 at LPGA Portland Classic

PORTLAND (Ore.) — Esther Henseleit has felt like she has been spinning her wheel for the past six months on LPGA Tour. Fridays AmazingCre Portland Classic felt like she was flying. Henseleit made 10 birdie putsts on her way up to an 8-under 64, giving her a share of Lilia

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Max Homa, Danny Willett share 2-shot lead after 2nd round at Fortinet Championship

NAPA, Calif. — Max HomaMoved into position to defend his title, shooting a 5-under 65 on Friday to share lead at 36 holes with Danny WillettAt the PGA Tours Season Opening. Homa, a two-time winner last season and a captains pick for next weeks Presidents Cup, had an eagle, four

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

LIV series here to stay, should come together with PGA Tour

Six-time major winner Phil MickelsonHe said that the LIV Golf Invitational Series is here to stay and called on the PGA Tour for help with the Saudi-backed series. The circuit broke away in June and has 12 major champions. However, the PGA Tour has made drastic changes to counter the

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Matt Fitzpatrick leads by one after windy day at Italian Open

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO (Italy) — Matt Fitzpatrick, the U.S. Open champion, was unable to stop the wind at the Italian Open. Fitzpatrick will enter the final round leading and will be aiming for a better result than three years back. Fitzpatrick overcame challenging conditions on Saturday and posted a stunning 2-under-69

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Justin Lower birdies 18th hole to lead Fortinet Championship by 1

NAPA, Calif. — Justin LowerThe wind was not a problem and I birdied the 18th green Saturday to take a oneshot lead into the final round at the season-opening Fortinet Championship. Lower shot a 3-under 69 to get to 13 under at Silverado Resort & Spa, with his fifth birdie

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Lilia Vu, Andrea Lee, and Ayaka Furue in 3-way tie atop Portland Classic leaderboard

PORTLAND, Ore. — Andrea Lee and Lilia Vu each reached No. 1 within the girlss world novice rating once they had been in faculty. Now theyve a shot at their first LPGA Tour victory. Vu had 4 birdies on the again 9 and had a 3-under 69 on Saturday and

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Cameron Smith pushes past Dustin Johnson, secures lead at LIV Golf Invitational-Chicago

SUGAR GROVE, Sick. — Cameron Smith made a pair of 7-foot birdie putts to complete off his spherical of 4-under 68 and permit him to overhaul Dustin Johnson going into the third and closing day of the LIV Golf Invitational-Chicago. As straightforward as Johnson made it look within the opening

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Matthew McClean beats Hugh Foley to win U.S. Mid-Amateur title

ERIN, Wis. — Matthew McClean received the rain-delayed U.S. Mid-Beginner on Saturday, constructing a 5-up lead and holding off shut pal Hugh Foley in an all-Irish closing at Erin Hills. The 36-hole championship match was cut up over two days due to rain earlier within the week. McClean was 2

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Robert MacIntyre eyes Ryder Cup spot after beating Matt Fitzpatrick in playoff to win Italian Open

Robert MacIntyre put himself within the body to make subsequent yr Ryder Cup as he beat U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick on the primary gap of a playoff to win the Italian Open on the Marco Simone course exterior Rome. That is what I would like. That is my solely

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Max Homa secures title at Fortinet Championship in California, posts fifth career victory on PGA Tour

NAPA, Calif. — Max Homa knew he had no alternative however to go for it on the par-5 18th gap if he wished to defend his title on the Fortinet Championship. Trailing Danny Willett by a shot, he went for the inexperienced in two however ended up in a tricky

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Cameron Smith wins Chicago event in second start with LIV Golf

SUGAR GROVE, Ailing. — British Open champion Cameron Smith made his choice to go away the PGA Tour for LIV Golf repay Sunday when he closed with a 3-under 69 for a three-shot victory within the LIV Golf Invitational-Chicago. Smith was solely briefly threatened within the third and remaining spherical.

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

LIV CEO, commissioner Greg Norman visiting Capitol Hill to address concerns over circuits ties to Saudi Arabia

LIV Golf CEO and commissioner Greg Norman is visiting Capitol Hill later this week to debate the brand new circuits plans and enterprise mannequin with lawmakers, a LIV Golf spokesperson confirmed to ESPN on Monday. Norman, a two-time Open Championship winner, hopes to deal with some lawmakers considerations concerning the

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Steve Stricker beats Robert Karlsson in playoff for 2nd straight PGA Tour Champions win

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Steve Stricker gained his second straight PGA Tour Champions occasion on Sunday, closing with a 6-under 64 and beating Robert Karlsson with a birdie on the primary playoff gap within the Sanford Worldwide. Stricker had a one-shot lead when he seemed behind and noticed Karlsson with

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Andrea Lee bounces back again, wins Portland for first LPGA title

PORTLAND (Ore.) — After recovering from two early bogeys she pulled off five birdies in the back nine to win the AmazingCre Portland Classic. This was her first LPGA Tour championship. Lee took the lead with an 18 foot birdie putt on 16th hole. Lee then hit another bunker shot

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Ayako Uehara takes 1-shot lead as LPGA returns to Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. – Ayako Uehara gained momentum with par saves on her first two holes and turned it into a 7 under 65 for a one shot lead Thursday in AmazingCre Portland Classic. Hannah Green shot 66, despite a double bogey on the final hole at Columbia Edgewater Country Club.

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Phil Mickelson considers removing name from federal antitrust lawsuit against PGA Tour

SUGAR GROVE, Ill. — Six-time major champion Phil MickelsonThursday, he said that he is considering removing himself from LIV Golfs federal antitrust suit against the PGA Tour. Mickelson was one of 11 golfers who participated in the event. The PGA Tour was sued on Aug. 3,They claimed they were wrongly

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

What you need to know ahead of the 2022 Presidents Cup

CHARLOTTE N.C. — Many things have changed since the last Presidents Cup, when captains took part. Tiger WoodsThe 2019 U.S. team won 16-14 at Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Australia. 2 Similar It was announced in the last week Greg NormanGoes to Congress to support LIV Golf Cameron SmithYou also won

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

LIV golfers send letter to OWGR chairman asking for retroactive inclusion of results in rankings

Each of 48 players who participated in last weeks LIV Golf tournament outside Chicago signed a letter asking for the Official World Golf Ranking chairperson to retroactively include LIV Golf results within its rankings. Peter Dawson, OWGR chairperson was sent the letter. The letter was also signed non-playing captains Bubba

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International team leads with Adam Scott-Hideki Matsuyama as Day 1 Presidents Cup pairings revealed

CHARLOTTE – The International Team will field its two most experienced players on Thursday in the opening match at Quail hollow Clubs 14th Presidents Cup. Past Masters champions Adam ScottAustralia and Hideki MatsuyamaJapan will play Patrick Cantlay Xander SchauffeleIn the opening match. The U.S. team has won 11 of the

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Longtime host and event founder Greg Norman, now of LIV Golf, wont attend this years QBE Shootout

LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner Greg NormanTuesdays announcement was that he was not allowed to attend the QBE Shootout. This event, which he started and has hosted since 1989, was his first. The 54-hole competition will be played between two-man teams at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples on December 9-11.

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Greg Norman lobbies for LIV Golf during Congressional visit, gets mixed reviews

LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner Greg NormanWednesdays meeting with federal lawmakers at Capitol Hill was to lobby for the new circuit that is being funded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The message was met mixed reviews from politicians. ESPN reported that Tim Burchett, a Tennessee Republican, said he left

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2022 Presidents Cup – International team faces historic odds

CHARLOTTE N.C. – The U.S. Presidents Cup team comprisesFive of the top ten players in the Official World Golf Ranking. Nine of them are in the top 15, which is the highest ranking ever for a single team in the history. After Australias, the International team has no. Cameron SmithThe

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Presidents Cup 2022 – Best moments, sights and sounds from Quail Hollow

After a three-year absence, the Presidents Cup is back. In a matchup of the best golfers, the U.S. team will face off against the International team. The U.S. is currently the favourite, boasting the number one ranking in the world. 1 Scottie Scheffler, No. 4 Patrick Cantlay, No. 5 Xander

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

With his FedEx Cup win, the PGA Tour caps off the Summer of Rory McIlroy

ATLANTA — Sunday afternoon, late Rory McIlroy Scottie SchefflerJay Monahan, PGA Tour Commissioner, stood on a balcony in the East Lake Golf Club Clubhouse, looking out at the 18th green, as he prepared to play the final round of the Tour Championship. Monahan, who had a difficult summer, if you

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