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Rain and Wind Make for Wild Start to WM Phoenix Open

Rain and Wind Make for Wild Start to WM Phoenix Open

Scottsdale, AZ – The weather was frightful, but it didn’t stop thousands of fans from braving the surprising elements to see the best PGA players compete in the iconic WM Phoenix Open, taking place Feb. 8-12 [...]

Eagle on 18 boosts Jaeger into lead

Eagle on 18 boosts Jaeger into lead

SAN DIEGO — Stephan Jaeger of Germany made a 35-foot eagle putt on his final hole for an 8-under 64 and a one-shot lead over Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark after the second round of the Farmers [...]

Dunlap decides to turn pro after PGA win

Dunlap decides to turn pro after PGA win

Nick Dunlap, who recently became the first amateur in 33 years to win on the PGA TOUR, announced Thursday that he is turning professional and intends to accept PGA TOUR membership. The announcement came in a [...]

DP exile Pavon in contention at Sony

DP exile Pavon in contention at Sony

HONOLULU – Matthieu Pavon has a tattoo on his right hand inscribed, “The saliva that flows now will become the tears of joy tomorrow.” It’s a reminder to work hard, and it’s also a metaphor for [...]

Kirk’s swing, demeanor wins Sentry

Kirk’s swing, demeanor wins Sentry

KAPALUA, Hawaii – Chris Kirk’s stern, unflinching expression hid an emotion that has come to define this phase of his career. With birdies being made all around him on Kapalua’s back nine, Kirk looked like a [...]

Els Takes Early Lead in Phoenix

Els Takes Early Lead in Phoenix

PHOENIX – He can’t win the PGA TOUR Champions Charles Schwab Cup, but Ernie Els certainly has a shot at hoisting the 33rd Charles Schwab Cup Championship trophy and cashing a check for $528,000 on Sunday. [...]

Europe routs U.S.; Americans wonder way

Europe routs U.S.; Americans wonder way

GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy – It was in the immediate aftermath of the United States’ Ryder Cup victory two years ago that the topic turned to the next edition of this biennial competition against Europe. Several players [...]

Victor Hovland: PGA Class of 2023

Victor Hovland: PGA Class of 2023

ATLANTA – Marty Jertson’s phone rang around 1 p.m. on May 20. The caller was Joe Mayo, the man who had become Viktor Hovland’s instructor at the start of the year. Jertson was surprised to see [...]

Hovland shoots record 61; wins by two

Hovland shoots record 61; wins by two

OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. – Viktor Hovland and his caddie, Shay Knight, had a tough conversation last week, Hovland having shot a final-round 69 for a T13 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. At 133rd for the [...]

Glover stays hot, leads Moore by one

Glover stays hot, leads Moore by one

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Lucas Glover’s experiences have spanned the spectrum in his two decades as a professional. He’s withstood the Sunday pressure to win a major championship and been filled with fear while standing over the [...]