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Yannik Paul takes Indian Open lead with opening-round 65

NEW DELHI — Yannik PaulAfter birdieing his last four holes, he shot 7-under 65 to take a one stroke lead in the Indian Open on Thursday. The No. The No. 119-ranked Germans hot finish elevated him above Honey BaisoyaHe was leading an Indian contingent that made a quick start at

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Jan Stephenson has stage 3 breast cancer, foundation says

PALM HARBOR (Fla.) — Jan Stephenson has been diagnosed as a breast cancer survivor. She is a three-time major champion golfer and a World Golf Hall of Fame member. Her Crossroads Foundation” said Thursday that stage 3 cancer had been diagnosed and that the 71 year-old Australian will be starting

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Saudi officials file letter challenging subpoenas in LIV-PGA lawsuit

Saudi Arabia is contesting a federal magistrate’s ruling that its sovereign fund and the governor of the fund be required to provide documents or testimony in LIV Golf’s antitrust lawsuit against PGA Tour. On Thursday, attorneys for the kingdom filed an objection letter challenging the reasons that a magistrate judge

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Natthakritta Vongtaveelap shoots 65 for LPGA Thailand lead

PATTAYA (Thailand) — Maja Stark was one shot ahead of Natthakritta Vongtaveelap, who finished strong with six birdies on nine to win the second round of the LPGA Thailand. The 20-year-old Thai player had 2 birdies against a Bogey on the front nine, followed by 6 more birdies, including 4

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Yannik Paul extends lead to 5 shots at Indian Open

NEW DELHI — Yannik PaulAfter Fridays Indian Open, his lead was extended to five strokes. The No. The No.119-ranked German started the day with a one-shot lead, before he shot his 3-under 69 at DLF Golf and Country Club, New Delhi. Paul had four birdies to go with one

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Paul Casey, Jason Kokrak tied atop LIV opener in Mayakoba

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Paul CaseyHe birdied his three last holes to score a 6-under 65, and share the lead Jason KokrakFriday saw the start of the second season, Saudi-funded LIV Golf, at Mayakoba. Casey was 5 under through 10 hole before he lost ground due to a double

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

USGA launches National Development Program for junior golfers

Mike Whan was still the LPGA Tour Commissioner. He was talking to a Pac-12 womans golf coach at an event. The coach asked him why it was so difficult to recruit an American. What are you talking to? Whan asked her. Whan was told by the coach to fly to

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Justin Suh leads, Chris Kirk sizzles on Day 2 of Honda Classic

PALM BEACH GARDENS (Fla.) — The Honda Classic has been home to approximately 7,200 rounds since its 17-year-old move to PGA National. Only two of them were better than Fridays. Chris Kirk. Kirk shot an 8 under 62 in round two, which moved him to 9 under for this week

November 15, 2023 3 Comments

Natthakritta Vongtaveelap goes four shots clear in LPGA debut

PATTAYA – Thai rookie Natthakritta Vongtaveelap shot the bogey-free 64 for a four-stroke advantage over Atthaya Thtikul in round three of Saturdays US$1.7 million LPGA Thailand. Vongtaveelap, 20, started with an eagle. He then went on and tallied six birdies, including three in succession from the 16th. To finish at

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Yannik Pauls Indian Open lead trimmed to 1 over Marcel Siem

NEW DELHI — Yannik PaulAfter Saturdays third round, the European Tour event,s lead at Hero Indian Open was reduced from five shots to one. Paul, who shot a 1-under-71 to move to 11 below overall, is one ahead his fellow German. Marcel Siem. Siem birdied his last two holes for

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Talor Gooch, Peter Uihlein share lead at LIV Golf season opener

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Talor GoochTo tie the match, he made a 4-foot birdie on his last hole Peter UihleinFor the lead in LIV Golf season debut at Mayakoba, which looks to be an Oklahoma State alumni reunion. Uihlein led El Camaleon for most of Saturday, until a bogey

November 15, 2023 13 Comments

Chris Kirk cards 4-under 66, has 2-shot lead at Honda Classic

PALM BEACH GARDENS FL. Chris KirksThe PGA Tours last win was almost eight years ago. He is now in a position that can change that at the Honda Classic. Kirk battled to a 4-under round 66 on Saturday. That put him at 13-under 193 for the week, giving him a

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

LIV Golf Season 2 – Big goals and familiar issues lined up for the league

IT WAS ALMOST Alan Shipnuck published Phil Mickelson’s controversial remarks about the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabias history with human rights abuses and alleged involvement at the death of Jamal Khashoggi, Washington Post journalist. Mickelson was allegedly recruiting LIV Golf players and told Shipnuck he was only working with the

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Marcel Siem wins Indian Open, 1st Euro Tour title since 14

NEW DELHI — Marcel SiemHis long wait for a fifth European title was over with Sundays victory at the Hero Indian Open. The last time the German won the tour was eight years ago, 116 days ago at 2014 BMW Masters. He finished second in the final 68, just ahead

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Lilia Vu makes up 6 shots to win 1st LPGA title in Thailand

PATTAYA (Thailand) — American Lilia Vu rode hot putter to win her first LPGA title. She defeated Natthakritta Vongtaveelap, the home favorite, by 1-shot at the LPGA Thailand. Vu, 25, trailed the rookie by six strokes when she started the day. She unleashed eight birdies including five straight from the

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Chris Kirk wins Honda Classic in playoff; 1st title since 2015

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Chris Kirk waited practically eight years to win a PGA Tour occasion once more. Ready yet one more gap on Sunday was no drawback. Kirk caught his method to the par-5 18th to tap-in vary, and his birdie on the primary gap of a playoff

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Charles Howell III wins by 4 shots in Mexico for his 1st LIV event title

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — Charles Howell IIISunday at Mayakoba was his last chance to win. His putter worked for an 8-under score of 63 to win by 4 shots the LIV Golf Invitational. Howell made seven birdies in El Camaleons 10th hole to win. He then received some help.

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Jack Nicklaus expects stronger field for 2024 Honda Classic

PALM BEACH GARDENS FL. Jack NicklausHe believes the Honda Classic should have a chance to be in a stronger field due to the looming changes to PGA Tour. He said Sunday that Pebble Beach would be elevated and the tour going to Mexico prior to the Florida swing. Nicklaus will

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Kirks comeback, Vus breakthrough, LIVs season kickoff and more from the golf world

With the Honda Basic sandwiched between 4 of the PGA Tours largest occasions, it is no surprise its leaderboard was missing in star energy this previous weekend. Lots of the tours most recognizable names performed in back-to-back occasions on the WM Phoenix Open and the Genesis Invitational, and so theyll

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

PGA Championship exemptions open door for LIV golfers

The PGA Championship is the last of golfs four majors that will allow members of the rival circuit to compete in this seasons championship, a nod to LIV Golf League. Wednesdays announcement by The PGA of America was made by the International Federation Ranking List, which includes three categories for

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How to watch PGA Tours Arnold Palmer Invitational on ESPN+

The 2023 PGA Tour continues with the Arnold Palmer Invitational, which begins Thursday. It can happen at Arnold Palmers Bay Hill Membership & Lodge, a par-72 course in Orlando, Florida. The match is an elevated PGA Tour occasion, which means the purse is $20 million. Editors Picks Due to the

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Billy Horschel, Joseph Bramlett card 65s, share Honda lead

PALM BEACH GARDENS (Fla.) Billy HorschelHe has never won a PGA Tour tournament in Florida. His quest to change that is already underway. Horschel shot a 5-under 65 Thursday to tie him with Joseph Bramlettfor the lead in round one Honda ClassicPGA National. Bramlett was bogey-free, while Horschel had six

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

LIV Golfs CW debut scores low ratings; Nexstar CEO bullish

LIV Golf League promised to be golf and louder , but last weekends Mexico opening broadcast showed that very few people were listening. The CWs first live broadcast of LIV Golf League attracted an average of 289,000 viewers, and a 0.18 household rating on Saturday. The opening round of the

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Jon Rahm asked Tiger Woods for advice on staying world No. 1

The No. The No. Jon RahmAccording to, he recently received some solid advice on how he can keep his game at its peak as long as possible. It came from Tiger Woods. I asked him, Out of the 82 wins, — I didn’t get into any other ones — How

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

PGA Tour revamps format for designated events, with no cuts

Jay Monahan, commissioner of the PGA Tour, described Tuesday nights decisions as transformative and setting the future direction for the tour. The policy board voted Tuesday night dramatically to change the format of future designated events. They will have smaller fields and no cut. Monahan made the announcement in a

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McIlroy vs. Scheffler, a loaded LPGA field and more to watch in golf this week

The LIV Golf League will have a three week break from its first 54-hole event in Mexico. However, the PGA Tour is expected to return to its pre-Masters form over the next month. Editors Choices 2 Similar In the next four week, there will be three designated tournaments. The Arnold

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Elizabeth Szokol up 3 shots at Womens World Championship

SINGAPORE — Elizabeth Szokol shot an 8-under-par 64 on Thursday for a 3-stroke lead after the primary spherical of the Girlss World Championship on the Sentosa Golf Membership in Singapore. The 28-year-old American was 3 pictures forward of Yuka Saso and 4 away from a pack of six others, together

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Jon Rahm has big finish for 65, 2-shot lead at Bay Hill

ORLANDO, Fla. — Jon RahmHe started strong and finished it strong Thursday. He closed eagle birdie-birdie for an impressive 7-under 65 and a two-shot lead in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Bay Hills brute test was not enough to match golfs hottest player. He said, Amazing round of golf. I wish

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Rookie Carson Young has 3-shot lead after Puerto Rico 1st round

RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico — Carson YoungHis rookie season on PGA Tour was a success. He made three eagles to reach a 9-under 63 and gave him a three shot lead after the Puerto Rico Open. Young has only made three cuts in 12 starts. The most recent was Sundays

November 15, 2023 1 Comment

Brett Quigley atop PGA Tour Champions Cologuard Classic

Brett Quigley fired a 7-under-par 65 to seize the first-round lead on the PGA Tour Champions Cologuard Basic on Friday in Tucson, Arizona. Quigley is one shot forward of John Huston, Kirk Triplett and Brian Cooper, who opened with rounds of 6-under 66 at Omni Tucson Nationwide. Quigley, 53, made

November 15, 2023 1 Comment