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Phil Mickelson says LIV on rise and PGA Tour trending downward

Phil Mickelson was back in Saudi Arabia for the first-time since his disparaging comments about LIV Golfs source of funding. He said that he was glad he was on winning side and that he sees LIV Golf trending down. He also denied giving the famous interview with Alan Shipnuck. Mickelson

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Rickie Fowler, Andrew Putnam lead Zozo after 2nd round

INZAI CITY, Japan — Rickie Fowler and Andrew Putnam shared a one-stroke lead after Fridays second spherical of the Zozo Championship, the place scores had been low with drier circumstances after rain within the first spherical. It was a more durable day for former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama, who can

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Brooks Koepka takes early lead at LIV Golf Invitational-Jeddah

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia (AP) _ Brooks KoepkaTwo shots ahead at the LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah on Friday, after an 8-under score 62 in the first round. This was the lowest score of the breakaway tour that has broken the world of golf. The American made eight birdies

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Angel Hidalgo cards 63 to share three-way lead of Andalucia Masters

Angel HidalgoAfter two rounds on Friday, he shot an 8-under 64 to take part in a three-way lead at Andalucia Masters. The Spaniard was able to sink eight birdies at Valderrama, a day that was error-free. He joined the overnight leaderboard. Min Woo LeeAnd Adrian Otaegui9 under par Hidalgo stated

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Rickie Fowler leads Zozo, eyes first PGA Tour win since 2019

INZAI CITY (Japan) Rickie FowlerTo take a one shot lead in the third round of Zozo Championship, he shot a 4-under 66. He was thus in position to win his first PGA Tour title in 3 1/2 year. Fowler was last victorious at the Waste Management Phoenix Open in 2019.

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Peter Uihlein takes 1-shot lead at LIV Golf Invitational-Jeddah

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia — Peter UihleinAfter a round of 7 under 63 on Saturday, the LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah leader is one-shot ahead going into the final day. To make up for the double bogey on 13th hole at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club, King Abdullah

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Otaegui earns 6-shot lead after Andalucia Masters day three

Adrian Otaegui grabbed a commanding six-stroke lead of the Andalucía Masters after carding a 7-under 64 over the third spherical on Saturday. Otaegui entered the day sharing the lead with countryman Angel Hidalgo and Min Woo Lee of Australia. However Otaegui opened up an enormous hole on the leaderboard after

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Keegan Bradley wins Zozo for 1st PGA Tour victory in 4 years

INZAI CITY (Japan) — It was well worth the trip. Keegan BradleyThe Zozo Championship was won by, who shot one ahead with a 2-under-68. Rickie Fowler Andrew PutnamFor his first PGA Tour victory in just over four year. Bradley raised his arms to the heavens and had to swallow hard

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Brooks Koepka closes individual LIV Golf season with playoff win

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia — Brooks KoepkaHe made his birdie putt on Sundays third playoff hole to win LIV Golf Invitational-Jeddah and his first win on the breakaway tour. Koepka could not be separated from American friend and compatriot. Peter UihleinThey were matched on birdie by each other

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Fred Couples beats his age with 60, wins SAS Championship

CARY, N.C. — Fred CouplesHe broke his age by three strokes with his lowest round of PGA Tour Champions, a 12-under-60 that saw him to a six shot victory Sunday in SAS Championship, his first title in over five years. Couples was two strokes behind after four holes when the

November 15, 2023 3 Comments

Adrian Otaegui enjoys 6-shot win at Andalucia Masters

Adrian OtaeguiHe won the Andalucia Masters by six shots to take his first home win on Sunday. The Spaniard shot a 3-under 68, with four birdies (and only one bogey), which left him at 19 under after four rounds. Thats seven shots more than his previous record at Valderrama. Im

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

This week in golf — PGA Tours loaded field, LPGA returns, LIV Golf prepares for its finale

Many notable players returned to the winners circle during the week of professional golf. Keegan BradleyThe victory over the PGA Tours four-year-old drought ended with the winning of the Zozo ChampionshipJapan Brooks KoepkaHe won LIV Golfs first victory in 20-months, his first ever. first eventSaudi Arabia had a $4.5million payday,

November 15, 2023 7 Comments

PGA Tour to announce 4 events added to elevated $20M tier

RIDGELAND, S.C. – The PGA Tour announced this week that 13 high-profile events will have purses of at least $20,000,000 in 2023. Sources confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday. They will join nine other prestigious events, which the PGA Tour’s top players have pledged to play in to boost those fields.

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

PGA Tour takes CJ Cup from South Korea to South Carolina

Because of travel restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the PGA Tour has moved the CJ Cup from South Korea to compete in the upcoming PGA Tour. This year, the event will take place at the Congaree Golf Club, Ridgeland in South Carolina. Las Vegas was the location of the

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Before Grand Slam debut, Los Angeles course gets 2nd U.S. Open, womens major

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Nation Membership is getting one other U.S. Open earlier than it even holds its first one, and the ladies will get their crack on the course on the sting of Beverly Hills. The memberships North course is internet hosting its first U.S. Open in June.

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Cameron Young earns Arnold Palmer Award as PGA Tours top rookie

RIDGELAND, S.C. — Cameron Younger, a five-time runner-up this previous season, was named the winner of the Arnold Palmer Award because the PGA Tours high rookie on Wednesday. Younger, 25, was introduced with the Arnold Palmer Award by previous winner Sungjae Im and Webb Simpson throughout a information convention at

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Rory McIlroy disagrees with Phil Mickelsons PGA-LIV comment

RIDGELAND, S.C. — Rory McIlroy understands why Phil Mickelson stated the LIV Golf circuit is trending up and the PGA Tour is trending down, however he would not agree with the six-time main champions evaluation of the present state of maless skilled golf. I do not agree with what Phil

November 15, 2023 3 Comments

Atthaya Thitikul cards record 9-under 63 to lead in Wonju

WONJU, South Korea — Atthaya Thitikul shot a 9-under 63 to set a match report and lead after the primary spherical of the BMW Girls Championship on Thursday. She was a stroke forward of Minsol Kim and three up on a trio of gamers: A Lim Kim, Andrea Lee and

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Saudi Golf Federation boss walks back view of golfs majors

Majed Al Sorour, CEO of the Saudi Golf Federation, attempted to rescind comments he made to The New Yorker in which he suggested the federation would create its own major championships if LIV Golfers are not allowed to participate in the four currently running ones. In a story that was

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Rory McIlroy, Tom Kim put on show at CJ Cup, 1 off lead

RIDGELAND, S.C. — Tom KimI felt as much as a spectator Thursday in the CJ Cup, and was amazed at how it turned out. Rory McIlroyProduces so much power with so little effort. Kim was not too bad. They were the main attractions at Congaree Golf Club on a beautiful

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

PGA Tour suing LIV Golfs Saudi backers in federal court

According to court records, the PGA Tour filed a federal suit Thursday against Saudi Arabias Public Investment Fund (Yasir Othman al-Rumayyan), governor of the fund that finances LIV Golf. The complaint was filed under seal at the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York in Manhattan. The PGA Tours

November 15, 2023 3 Comments

Andrea Lee shoots 66, leads BMW Ladies Championship

WONJU, South Korea – Andrea Lee shot another bogey free round of 6-under66 to win the BMW Ladies Championship by two strokes on Friday. Lee had two birdies in the second rounds front nine, before completing another impressive day with backward birdies on two of the last holes to finish

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Jon Rahm roars into share of lead at CJ Cup with 62

RIDGELAND, S.C. — Jon RahmBecause of the long shadow across the green, he thought his 7-iron from just 195 yards had missed the pin. Moments later, he saw the crowd react to his shot that was only an inch away from hitting the hardest hole at Congaree. Rahm should have

November 15, 2023 2 Comments

Whitnell matches Mallorca course record to take 1-shot lead

Halfway through the Mallorca Open, Dale Whitnell held a one-stroke advantage after shooting 8-under63 on Friday to match the course record of fellow Englishman Marcus Armitage. Whitnell finished the week with six birdies and an eagle at the par-5 11th green to move to the top on the leaderboard at

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Atthaya Thitikul enters final round of BMW Ladies with 1-shot lead

WONJU in South Korea — Atthaya Thtikul shot five birdies Saturday on the back nine. She will be leading by one stroke into the final day at the BMW Ladies Championship. The 19-year-old Thai player finished at 15-under 200 overall after her third round 5-under 67. Lydia Ko, Andrea Lee

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Rory McIlroy sinks two eagles, takes 1-shot lead in CJ Cup

RIDGELAND, S.C. — Rory McIlroyHis score Saturday was better than it actually felt. He had two eagles to make it look even better. He was in position to win his third year-end victory at the CJ Cup in South Carolina. This one comes with a bonus: The chance to return

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Paul cards 9 under to share Mallorca Open lead

Three eagles plus a round of nine under-par sawing Yannik PaulThe Mallorca Golf Open leaderboard is up for grabs on Saturday. Its now 16 under par and a part of the lead Ryan Fox. Fox shot a consistent round with six birdies, no dropped shots and a 6-under-par 65. Dale

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Lydia Ko returns to country of her birth to win BMW Ladies

WONJU (South Korea) Lydia Ko won her 18th career title after finishing a 7-under 65 final round at Sundays BMW Ladies Championship. Ko finished the South Korea-based tournament at 21 under 267. This was four strokes more than Andrea Lee, who had a final round score of 3 under 69.

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Yannik Paul makes 15-foot putt to snatch European Tour win in Mallorca

Yannik PaulHe made a birdie putt of 15 feet on the final hole to win his first European Tour title by one stroke at Sundays Mallorca Open. Paul, 28, overcame a deficit of two shots with three holes remaining at the Son Muntaner Golf Club. The German player finished the

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Rory McIlroy wins CJ Cup, returns to world No. 1

RIDGELAND, S.C. — The last steps Rory McIlroyThe long road to No. 1 went down on the scorecard, which made him giggle. Sunday was all that mattered to him, winning the CJ Cup South Carolina. That made him almost cry. McIlroy reclaimed No. McIlroy reclaimed the No. 1 ranking by

November 15, 2023 1 Comment