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With a 68, Laura Davies earns share of third-round lead at U.S. Senior Womens Open in Ohio

KETTERING (Ohio) — Laura Davies shot a 5-under 68 Saturday to share the third round lead with Helen Alfredsson at the U.S. Senior Womens Open. The 58-year old English star Davies won the inaugural event at Chicago Golf Club in 2018. He eagled 16th par-5 and had three birdies in

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Scottie Scheffler pulls away for 6-shot lead entering final round of Tour Championship

ATLANTA Scottie SchefflerSunday morning saw him return to East Lake looking like the worlds No. He finished the third round with four birdies in six holes and a 4-under-66, giving him a 6-shot lead at the Tour Championship. Scheffler was delivering a steady diet pars that put him in a

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Rory McIlroy rallies to win Tour Championship, third FedEx Cup title

ATLANTA — Rory McIlroyDespite being the strongest voice for PGA Tour in a turbulent year of change, he was the last to speak with his clubs on Sunday when he rallied from six shots behind to win Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup for third time. McIlroy won $18million, bringing

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Even-par 73 gives Jill McGill U.S. Senior Womens Open crown, her third U.S. Golf Association title

KETTERING (Ohio) — Jill McGill won Sundays U.S. Senior Womens Open to win her third U.S. title. Golf Association title, winning with an even-par score of 73 to win by one stroke over Leta Lindley. McGill, 50, finished at 3-under 289 on NCR Country Club South Course. She also won

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Cameron Young says he is staying with PGA Tour after discussions with LIV Golf

ATLANTA — PGA Tour Rookies of the Year Favorite Cameron YoungSundays announcement was that he will continue to be with the tour, having spoken with LIV Golf about the possibility of joining the new circuit. Young, speaking after Sunday’s final round of Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club said

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Paula Reto outlasts Nelly Korda, Hye-Jin Choi to win Canadian Pacific Womens Open by stroke

OTTAWA. Ontario — Paula Reto won on Sunday the Canadian Pacific Womens Open. It was her first victory on the LPGA Tour. Reto finished with a score of 4-under 67, which was a one-stroke victory. Nelly KordaHye-Jin Choi. Reto was 19-under 265 at Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club. The South

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Steve Stricker wins The Ally Challenge for 2nd PGA Tour Champions win this season

GRAND BLANC (Mich.) Steve StrickerHe won The Ally Challenge at Warwick Hills on Sunday, his second PGA Tour Champions win of the season and ninth overall. Stricker, 55, closed with a 5-under-67. He rebounded from a bogey at the 12th with four straight birdsies. This was a one-stroke win over

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Thriston Lawrence wins Euro Masters in playoff vs. Matt Wallace

Thriston LawrenceAfter a play-off against Englands, the winner of the European Masters in Switzerland was declared. Matt WallaceOn Sunday, he won his second tour win of the season. The South African finished the tournament tied with Wallace at 18 over, before winning in a play off. Lawrence stated, Its an

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Open champ Cameron Smith, Harold Varner III, several other PGA Tour players expected to join LIV Golf

ATLANTA – Open Championship winner Cameron SmithSources confirm that he is among the next wave PGA Tour players who will be moving to LIV Golf, according to ESPN sources. Smith, who is ranked second in the Official World Golf Rankings, will be the highest-ranked Australian player to leave for LIV

November 20, 2023 2 Comments

Europe to have six captains picks in 2023

Captain of Team Europe Luke DonaldHe will have twice as many captains picks when the 12-man team he puts together will face the United States next summer in Rome, Italy. Ryder Cup Europe announced this Tuesday. Donald will now have six captains choices instead of three. This is because the

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Open champion Cameron Smith, five others leave PGA Tour for LIV Golf

ATLANTA — As Billy HorschelAs he approached the 18th hole in Sundays final round at East Lake Golf Clubs Tour Championship, he couldn’t help but wonder if it was his last time playing with his good friend. Cameron Smith, on The PGA Tour. Horschel and Smith live in Ponte Vedra

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Thriston Lawrence claims one-shot lead at European Masters

A Saturday that began early Thriston LawrenceHe completed the four holes in his weather-affected round two, and he was now leading by three shots after three rounds at the European Masters. Lawrence was back at Crans-sure–Sierre Golf Club early Saturday morning. He birdied Crans-sure–Sierres par-4 18th to score 64. Alejandro

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

PGA Tour tables plans for global series to focus on elevated events, sources say

Sources have confirmed to ESPN that the PGA Tour plans to host a global series three events that would have featured its top players competing to win purses of up to $25 million. Aug. 1, the PGA Tour announced that the FedEx Cup points standings top 50 players, along with

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Harold Varner III surprised by social media backlash to LIV Golf decision, says, I hate being hated

If Harold Varner IIIHe thought that being truthful about why he was leaving PGA Tour to play LIV Golf would help him in court of public opinion. However, he quickly realized that he was wrong. Varner is among six PGA Tour players who will make their debuts at LIV Golfs

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

LIV Golf players asked not to wear logos, can skip pro-am at BMW PGA Championship

11:01 AM ET Michael Collins Close ESPN Senior Writer ESPN.com Senior writer/video talent As a PGA Tour caddie, I worked for many players. Former stand-up comedian Mark Schlabach Close ESPN Senior Writer Senior college football writer Author of seven books about college football Graduate of the University of Georgia According

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Open Champion Cameron Smith says its not fair LIV golfers are not getting ranking points

British Open champion Cameron SmithOn Wednesday, he stated that he felt it unfair that LIV Golf members are not receiving world rankings points. He hopes that this changes before his exemption from the four majors. World No. 2 Smith, This week, LIV Golf made the official move for this coupleWith

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Wrapping up the wildest, most tumultuous year in PGA Tour history

The most turbulent season of PGA Tour history is now behind us. A season that began in September Max HomaIt was a week after Team USA beat Team Europe in the Ryder Cup at Whistling Strits, Team Europe won the Fortinet Championship. The Fortinet Championship in Napa, California was won

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Chinese rookie Ruoning Yin among three tied for lead after first round of LPGA Tours Dana Open

SYLVANIA – Ruoning Yuin, a Chinese rookie, turned her frustration at a bogey Thursday into six birdies over her final 10 holes for a 6-under 65. She tied for the lead in Dana Open with three other players. Hye-Jin Choi was also awarded her LPGA Tour card last season. Carlota

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

DP World Tour Ross McGowan cards 9-under 62 to lead Made in HimmerLand

Englands Ross McGowanAfter the first round of Made in HimmerLand in Denmark, Thursday, I had a bogey-free, 9 under 62 to lead by just one stroke. McGowan, one of the late starters chipped in for the eagle at No. 8 was his next hole. He tapped in for birdie on

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Rusty Strawn wins U.S. Senior Amateur over Doug Hanzel for first USGA title

MARION, Mass. Rusty Strawn won five out of six holes and never trailed in Thursdays 3-and-2 win over Doug Hanzel in The Kittansett Clubs U.S. Senior Amateur final. The 59-year old Strawn won his first USGA title in a battle between Georgia residents. Hanzel, who became the only player to

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Phil Mickelson says feedback from LIV Golf, PGA Tour competitors appreciative over new windfall for sport

Phil MickelsonHe stated that he has heard from numerous , professional golfers from LIV Golf as well as the PGA Tour, about the current upheavals in the sport, and the changes that have occurred. The 52-year old said, I think both players on the PGA Tour and LIV are appreciative

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Lucy Li shoots 64 to set early pace in Ohio at Dana Open

SYLVANIA – Lucy Li already has her LPGA Tour card. She played Friday as if shes ready for the big leagues even earlier. Li had five birdies on the back nine. She also kept bogeys away the rest of the time for a 7 under 64 that gave her an

November 20, 2023 2 Comments

California teenager Lucy Li, 19, shoots 64 to take 2-shot lead at Dana Open

SYLVANIA – Lucy Li has already been guaranteed an LPGA Tour card for next season. The 19-year old Californian played Friday as if she was ready to join the big leagues sooner. Li had five birdies in a stretch of seven holes on the back nine. She also kept bogeys

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Matthew Wolff makes first hole-in-one in LIV Golf history, tied for lead in Boston

BOLTON, Mass. — Matthew WolffHe became a key figure in LIV Golfs history when he made the first hole in one. This ace helped him to a 7-under score of 63 in LIV Golf Invitational-Boston on Friday. Wolff is tied for first place with Talor Gooch. British Open champion Cameron

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Serena Williams isnt surprised anymore, plus more quotes of the week

Serena WilliamsIts not surprising that this is the case. Tom BradyReminds everyone about his age and more from our quotes for the week. Im just Serena you know? Serena Williams on whether she had ever had a baby. Surprised herShe was at the same level as she was during the

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Lucy Li uses 5-birdie run for a one-stroke lead at Dana Open

SYLVANIA (OH) — Lucy Li, 19, played with a lead on Saturday at the LPGA Tour. She recovered from a slow start to play for a 4-under-67 and a one shot lead in the Dana Open. Li was 2 over through seven holes, quickly fading away from Highland Meadows picture

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Talor Gooch shoots 65 for 1-shot lead in LIV Golf Invitational-Boston

BOLTON, Mass. After two rounds of the LIV Golf Invitational Boston, Talor Gooch shot a 5-under 65. Gooch was one of the first to sign up for the Saudi-funded league. He has been in the top 10 in each series. He was at 12-under-198 and will play the third and

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Dustin Johnson makes eagle putt in playoff to win LIV Boston event, his first victory in 19 months

BOLTON, Mass. LIV Golf had its first major moment Sunday with Dustin Johnsons 35-foot eagle putt at the first hole of a sudden death playoff to win the LIV Golf Invitational Boston. It was his first victory in 19-months. Johnsons putt at the par-5 18th was so fast it may

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Justin Suh wins Korn Ferry Tour Championship; Austin Eckroat among 25 to secure PGA Tour cards

NEWBURGH, Ind. Justin Suh already had a PGA Tour card and won the season with a 4-under 68 Sunday. This was a two shot victory in the Korn Ferry Tour Championship, which came with a few extra perks. Suh finished first in the points standings from the regular season and

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Gaby Lopez birdies final three holes to win Dana Open by one shot

SYLVANIA, Ohio — Gaby LopezAfter being four shots behind on Sunday, he rallied and finished with three straight birdies to record an 8-under-63 score and win the Dana Open by one shot. Lopez completed her big run by finishing her big run on Highland Meadows par-5 18th. It was a

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