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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

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Oliver Wilson ends eight-year winless streak at Made in Himmerland

Englands Oliver WilsonTwo birdie putsts were made from 65 feet on the back nine. This win was the Made in HimmerLand event. It also ended a nearly eight-year-long victory drought. Wilson, ranked No. 745, Wilson rolled in the long putsts on No. 13 and then on to No. 17 to

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Rickie Fowler dropping swing coach as he continues to tweak team

Rickie FowlerHe had changed caddies prior to his last start on the 2021-22 PGA Tour, and hes also moving on with his swing coach. John Tillery (Fowlers former swing coach), confirmed to ESPN that the pair are no more working together. Fowler is now ranked 178th on the Official World

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Starting this week, featured groups from 2 LPGA events will air on ESPN+

Two LPGA tournaments are featured on ESPN+. They will debut this week in Cincinnati. Each event will have two morning groups and two after-hours groups that will be broadcast on ESPN+. This is the first time LPGA events have featured groups on a streaming platform. Brooke Henderson, Paula CreamerAnd Minjee

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Billy Horschel, Jon Rahm critical of LIV golfers participating at this weeks BMW PGA Championship

VIRGINIA WATER. England Billy HorschelThey were called hypocrites. Jon RahmThey were accused of using double standards. On Tuesday, strong criticism was levelled at golfers from the Saudi-backed breakaway group for choosing to play on the European tour the BMW PGA Championship. The main target of criticism was LIV Golf players,

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Trevor Immelman reveals 2022 Presidents Cup captains picks; International team to field eight first-timers

The International team has not won in 13 Presidents Cup matches. It will again be a strong underdog when play at Quail Hollow club in Charlotte, North Carolina, begins later this month. International team captain Trevor ImmelmanTuesday, South Koreas six captains were announced K.H. Lee Si Woo Kim, Canadas Taylor

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

European Tour sets up match-play event to give golfers format experience ahead of Ryder Cup

VIRGINIA WATER (England) — The European tour is reviving a match-play event consisting of 10 man teams from Continental Europe, Britain, and Ireland to give more experience with the Ryder Cup format. The Hero Cup will be held in Abu Dhabi between January 13-15, next year. The teams will be

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Breaking down the rosters, pairings and snubs for the Presidents Cup

The rosters for Presidents Cup 14th These are the setThe Americans, who have won 11 times before, appear to be overwhelming favorites again. The U.S. team boasts five of 10 top players worldwide and 11 of the top 20. This means that the International team faces a steep climb when

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth among Davis Love III picks to fill out stacked U.S. roster for Presidents Cup

It wont be. AlabamaPlaying for the top-ranked football club AkronOn its home field, the U.S. is the overwhelming favorite to beat the International team for the 9th consecutive Presidents Cup. U.S. team captain Davis Love IIIHe was joined Wednesday by six of the 26 best players in the Official World

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf has strained his relationships with former Ryder Cup teammates

VIRGINIA WATER. England — Rory McIlroyWhen he runs into his Ryder Cup teammates from Wentworth this week dont expect them spend much time reminiscing over fond memories. European Ryder Cup stalwarts Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood Ian PoulterMcIlroy and others who resisted the financial benefits of joining the Saudi-backed breakaway series,

November 20, 2023 17 Comments

How to watch LPGAs Kroger Queen City Championship on ESPN+

The LGPA returns to Ohio after greater than a 30-year hiatus with the inaugural Kroger Queen Metropolis Championship in Cincinnati. The 144 gamers will compete over the weekend for a share of the $1.75 million purse. Gaby Lopez, whos coming off her third LPGA title on the Dana Open, is

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

BMW PGA Championship halts play after the death of Queen Elizabeth II

The BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth has been suspended for Thursday and Friday after the dying of Queen Elizabeth II, the DP World Tour introduced. On behalf of our members and everybody linked with the European Tour group and the BMW PGA Championship, its with nice unhappiness that weve got

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Xiyu Lins 64 leads Kroger Queen City Championship; Gianna Clemente, 14, shoots 70

CINCINNATI — Xiyu Lin (China) opened with five birdies on six holes. He birdied all except one of the par 5, and had an 8 under 64 on Thursday, giving him a one shot lead over Nasa Hatakeka in the Kroger Queen City Championship. The LPGA Tour returned to Cincinnati

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Bernhard Langer, Padraig Harrington share lead in PGA Tour Champions event in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS Bernhard LangerHoled out for eagle starting at 76 yards on opening hole. Shot his age for the second year with a 6-under 65 to share the lead Padraig HarringtonIn the Ascension Charity Classic. Langer was 65 on February 2. He scored a 64 in Chubb Classic earlier this

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Jeongeun Lee6 finds her form and leads LPGA in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI — Jeongeun Lee6 was without a top 10 score since the Asia swing in March. On Friday, she posted her best score in almost a year with a 9-under-63. This gave her a one shot lead in the Kroger King City Championship. Lee6 has been gone for three years

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Patrick Beverleys funny take on playing with LeBron James, plus more quotes of the week

Patrick Beverley has a Patrick Beverley-esque take about joining the Lakers, Michael Jordan’s legendary trash talk against JR Smith, and more from our quotes. Theyre going play with me. They didnt make it to the playoffs last season. New Los Angeles LakersGuard Patrick BeverleyWhen asked how it would be to

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Ally Ewing holds slight lead over Maria Fassi at LPGAs Queen City Championship in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI – Ally Ewing took the lead on Saturday with a quick start. She maintained her position on a wet course Saturday for a 5-under score of 67 to gain a one shot lead. Maria FassiIn the Kroger Queen City Championship. Ewings first order in this seasons LPGA Tour season

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Scottie Scheffler overwhelming choice as PGA Tour Player of the Year, receives award in College GameDay appearance

Scottie SchefflerBetween getting his PGA Tour card, and winning the Phoenix Open, he played in 58 tournaments. This was just the beginning of a remarkable year in golf. Scheffler was ranked No.1 a month later. Scheffler was ranked No. 1 in the world a month later. He became a major

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Padraig Harrington holds 1-shot lead at Ascension Charity Classic despite late bogey

ST. LOUIS Padraig HarringtonHe bogeyed Saturdays final hole for a 5-under-66, which left him just one stroke ahead Steve Stricker Bernhard LangerWith a round lead at the Ascension Charity Classic Harrington, the three time major winner and most recently European Ryder Cup captain was at 11-under 131. In his first

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Kjeldsen, Hovland share lead as play resumes; McIlory one back

Soren Kjeldsen from Denmark won the second round of BMW PGA Championship with an eight-under 64 to take a share of first alongside Norwegian. Viktor HovlandSaturday, Wentworth Rory McIlroyOne shot off the pace After the DP World Tours flagship event in Europe, 54 holes were cut from the 54-hole event.Fridays

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Shane Lowry claims 1-shot victory at BMW PGA Championship as Rory McIlroy falls short

Irelands Shane LowryHe won the BMW PGA Championship on Sunday with a third round of dominance, his first title after winning the 2019 Open. Lowry birdied the par-5 18th at Wentworth to score a blemish-free round of 65. He was 1 stroke ahead Spaniard. Jon RahmHe had previously set the

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Ally Ewing cards five straight birdies en route to LPGA win in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI — Ally Ewing made five consecutive birdies on Sundays back nine and finished with a 7 under 65 to defeat Xiyu Lin to win the Kroger City Championship in the LPGA Tour’s return to Cincinnati. Ewing now has three career victories, one in each the past three year, even

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Padraig Harrington wins the Ascension Charity Classic for his 3rd PGA Tour Champions win this year

ST. LOUIS Padraig HarringtonHe built a comfortable lead and even a few missteps at the end couldn’t stop him winning the Ascension Charity Classic on Saturday for his third title this season on the PGA Tour Champions. Harrington shot a 1-shot victory with seven birdies in the closing round of

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Arizona State senior golfer David Puig goes pro, joins LIV Golf tour

TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona State senior golfer David PuigThrough an Instagram post Monday, he announced his decision to skip senior season and become a pro through an Instagram post. He didnt mention which professional tour he would join or when he would start his pro career. However, he is listed

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Sergio Garcia faces DP World Tour fine for withdrawal from BMW PGA Championship

Sergio GarciaAfter his withdrawal at Wentworths BMW PGA Championship, he is facing a fine from DP World Tour. After posting a round of 76, Garcia pulled out of the tournament. He was then photographed at Saturdays college football game between Texas (Texas) and Alabama (Alabama). The DP World Tour handbook

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

LIV Golfs season-ending team championship includes match-play head-to-head knockout playoff and $50 million purse

LIV Golfs season ending team championship will see the golfers competing for $50 million, which is the largest prize in the sports history. The tournament will be held at Trump National Doral Miami, Oct. 27-30. Twelve four-man teams will compete to win a $16million first-place prize. The teams will be

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Annika Sorenstam to host LPGA Tour event starting in November 2023

Annika SorenstamNow, she has her own LPGA Tour event. The LPGA and Pelican Ladies Championship announced Tuesday that Sorenstam would host the November tournament in Tampa Bay beginning in 2023. It will be known as The Annika driven By Gainbridge at Pelican. This tournament is the last event before the

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Rory McIlroy reiterates stance despite differing opinions, says LIV Golf players shouldnt be allowed at Ryder Cup

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO. Italy — For Rory McIlroyIts a flat-out no. U.S. Open champion Matt FitzpatrickHe is open for LIV Golf players to join Europes Ryder Cup team in next years Ryder Cup. Europe Luke DonaldWhile he is on the official tour, he said he was in limbo while he waited

November 20, 2023 1 Comment

Whats inside the released LIV Golf rules, regulations and player contracts

No gambling. No doping. Moderate alcohol consumption is permitted at post-tournament parties. The LIV Golf circuit may look great and make a lot of money, but its not. Greg NormanThere are many rules and regulations for tour operators who are not accompanied by a guide. On Monday, a California federal

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Greg Norman says LIV Golf circuit has no interest in truce with rival PGA Tour

SUGAR GROOVE, Ill. — LIV Golf is getting ready to host its fifth tournament. The event will take place outside of Chicago this Wednesday. CEO and commissioner Greg NormanThe upstart circuit said it is not interested in negotiating a truce with the rival PGA Tour. LIV Golf, a Saudi Arabian

November 20, 2023 1 Comment