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Spieth wins; Player of the Year?

Spieth wins; Player of the Year?

ATLANTA — There will still be a vote. But the conversation ended Sunday at East Lake. That’s where Jordan Spieth put an exclamation point on what many already thought was a Player of the Year campaign [...]

The 30: Tour Championship capsules

The 30: Tour Championship capsules

A capsuled look at the 30 competitors set for the Tour Championship beginning Thursday at Atlanta’s East Lake Golf Club: Jason Day – No. 1 (2,000 points) Jason Day’s breakthrough season has included five victories, his [...]

Solheim Cup: U.S. rallies for victory

Solheim Cup: U.S. rallies for victory

ST. LEON-ROT, Germany — The United States knew it would take an epic comeback on Sunday if they were going to bring The Solheim Cup back across the pond. Having never come back from bigger than a [...]

Day’s dream comes true: World No. 1

Day’s dream comes true: World No. 1

LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Jason Day was sitting on his mother’s bed in Australia when he first publicly expressed his desire to be No. 1 in the world. Day, who’d just turned 20, was on a [...]

Day closing out stellar season

Day closing out stellar season

ESPN LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Jason Day usually doesn’t sleep very well, but the past few nights were even more fitful than usual. By his own admittance, he was more emotional, too. All of this despite [...]

Tiger undergoes second back surgery

Tiger undergoes second back surgery

Tiger Woods announced Friday he has undergone a second microdiscectomy surgery on his back, which will keep him out of competition indefinitely. He’s hoping to return in early 2016. Woods, via a story posted on his [...]

What it takes to get into the Finals

What it takes to get into the Finals

Here’s a quick look at how each competitor can qualify for the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola. In the table below, you’ll see how far each competitor could climb with a win, fifth-place finish, 10th-place finish and [...]

Cool Ko adds first major to her resume

Cool Ko adds first major to her resume

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — With two holes left to play in her bid to become the youngest LPGA major champion at the Evian Championship, Lydia Ko stayed as relaxed and composed as a seasoned veteran. The South [...]

Captain Haas names Mickelson, Haas

Captain Haas names Mickelson, Haas

Phil Mickelson’s unmatched Presidents Cup streak will continue after he received a Captain’s Pick to compete in this year’s Presidents Cup. Mickelson, the only player to compete in every edition of the match between the U.S. [...]

Cutting the field to 70 for BMW event

Cutting the field to 70 for BMW event

NORTON, Mass. — The only player older than Jerry Kelly in the field at this week’s Deutsche Bank Championship was Davis Love III. After Monday’s final round, Kelly is the only one left. The soon-to-be 49-year-old [...]