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Down the Fairway: Russo seeks another amateur championship
PHOTOGRAPHER: Bob Weiner Dan Russo of Schuyler Meadows, five-time champion in this event, will lead the field in the Tri-County Match Play Championship Friday through Sunday at Colonie Golf & Country Club. Shares0 Facebook Tweet Email Although match play
Golf: Pine Valley ends 108 years as a male-only golf club, says report
NEW YORK (AFP) - Pine Valley Golf Club, a men-only private enclave since its founding in 1913, has voted to allow women memberships and unrestricted play, Golf Digest reported on Saturday (May 1). The club, located in the New Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia,
Collegiate Golf: Justin Lane ties for 8th in Big Sky Championships
BOULDER CITY, NEV. — Justin Lane, the reigning four-time defending Ulster County Amateur Golf champion, posted his best showing in the Big Sky Conference Championships
Finland's Kalle Samooja tied for Euro Tour lead on Canary Islands
Finland’s Kalle Samooja shot a 5-under 66 to work into a tie with 36-hole leader Nicolai von Dellingshausen
Bradley ends with eagle and ties Burns for Innisbrook lead
PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Sam Burns kept piling up birdies Friday, turning a solid start into a great round of 8-under 63 for a share of the lead in the Valspar Championship. ...
King to kingmaker: Liverpool can seal EPL title for Man City
Liverpool will like nothing more than to officially hand over its title as English Premier League champion to Manchester City on Sunday. City moved to the brink of reclaiming the league crown by beating Crystal Palace 2-0 on Saturday. One more win will
This course’s second-longest hole is a par-4. And it has five par-5s over 500 yards
The 8th hole at Golf Costa Adeje in Spain, host of this week's Tenerife Open on the European Tour. twitter.com Laurie Canter read the yardage sign behind the tee box. Hole 8 at Golf Costa Adeje, it said in blue letters and a number, was a par-4. Check. To the
Caldwell pulls within four shots of Tenerife Open lead
A third-round 66 leaves Jonathan Caldwell just four shots off the lead heading into the final round of the Tenerife Open in the Canary Islands. The Belfast golfer had six birdies and just the one dropped shot for his second five-under round of the week at the
Zach Johnson explains why missing the cut at this year’s Masters has been good for ...
After missing three cuts in a row, Zach Johnson is in contention through two rounds of the 2021 Valspar Championship. Getty Images For most pros, missing the cut is no reason to celebrate. But according to two-time major champ Zach Johnson, failing to make the
Team South Sizzle At SADGA Provincial Challenge
Team South played sensational golf throughout day two of the SADGA Provincial Challenge as they surged to a 9.5-3.5 lead over Team North at Uitenhage Golf Club on Saturday. ","content":"Team South played sensational golf throughout day two
Sports roundup for Saturday, May 1, 2021
TRACK TRI COUNTY BOYS, GIRLS 12TH AT GR CATHOLIC CENTRAL: BOYS: The Vikings’ boys team finished 12th out of 13 teams at the GR Catholic Central Cougar Invite on April 24 with a team score of 17 points. Rockford won the meet with a score of 145. The team’s
Golf betting tips: Final-round preview of Tenerife Open
Golf betting tips: Tenerife Open 1pt e.w. Garrick Higgo at 11/1 (1/4 1,2,3 General)** 1pt e.w. John Catlin at 16/1 (1/4 1,2,3 General)** 0.5pt top-10 Guido Migliozzi at 7/1 (Skybet) Sky Bet odds | Paddy Power | Betfair Sportsbook To be fair, the course at the
Samooja, Von Dellingshausen lead in Tenerife; Burmester one back
Kalle Samooja carded a 66 to join Nicolai von Dellingshausen at the top of the leaderboard heading into the final day of the 2021 Tenerife Open at Golf Costa Adeje.","content":"Kalle Samooja carded a 66 to join Nicolai von Dellingshausen
Stability at the Top of Your Golf Swing will Lead to Consistency
By Keith Stewart, PGA Inbee Park of South Korea plays her shot from the 13th tee during the third round of the HSBC Women's World Championship at Sentosa Golf Club on May 01, 2021 in Singapore. Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty Images Golfers crave
The Latest: Kentucky Derby Day begins with sunny sky, fans
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby (all times local): ___ 12:30 p.m. Kentucky Derby Day is underway with near-perfect weather and masked spectators milling around Churchill Downs again after not being allowed for last
Silent golf rainwear? This Italian ski brand (Cherv�) is making it.
Cherv�, an Italian company, started as a ski brand, but has now transitioned into the golf scene. The brand is almost 40 years old and is primarily worn in Europe, but it is now picking up popularity
Carthage Boys Golf advances to state
The Carthage Boys Golf team placed third in regionals on April 20 and are advancing to state competitions. ...
2A Golf: Monarchs swing to victory over Jills
Josh Kirshenbaum The Mark Morris and R.A. Long girls golf teams got one more dose of action in before the end of the
Should Gary Woodland take some time off? He's thinking about it.
PALM HARBOR — Gary Woodland believed he had finally healed. He thought the torn labrum in his left hip repaired itself. He was pain-free and enjoying golf again. That was early this year after a difficult, frustrating 2020. But the discomfort returned and
California's restrictions will lead to a smaller, quieter U.S. Open at Torrey Pines
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit in the spring of 2020, few people would have guessed that 13 months later the pandemic would still be affecting professional golf events played in California. But from the postponement and eventual playing of the 2020 ANA
Golf: 700 golfers raise $1.3m at SICC May Day event
SINGAPORE - The sick, the elderly, the children with special needs, the hungry and the community are among the 13 beneficiaries who stand to gain following the SICC May Day Charity golf event on Saturday (May 1). More than 700 golfers teed off over two
GCCC golf qualifies for nationals
WICHITA - For the second time in three years, the Garden City Community College men's golf team punched their ticket to the national tournament. The Broncbusters finished fourth as a team at the NJCAA District III Championships at Crestview Country Club, while
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace wins his Golf Guys Tour debut
The Golf Guys Tour is a fun bunch, made up of NASCAR drivers, team members and others in the NASCAR universe who call themselves the “most frustrated amateurs on tour.” These guys not only play tournaments at really great golf courses but they keep
Prestigious Portmarnock and Pine Valley golf clubs to ditch all-male policies
> Two of the final bricks in golf’s notorious male-only facade are set to be removed with the all-male Pine Valley, often rated as the best course in the world, ready to emulate Portmarnock by opening up its membership to females. Pine Valley, the 108-year-old
Three-way tie for title chase in Cape Town
South Africans Jacques Blaauw and Neil Schietekat and Spainu2019s Santiago Tarrio will head into Sundayu2019s final round of the Bainu2019s Whisky Cape Town Open in a three-way tie for the lead.","content":"South Africans Jacques Blaauw and
How a rare penalty almost made this major winner miss the Valspar Championship cut
Jimmy Walker managed to overcome a rare two-shot penalty to make the cut at the Valspar Championship. Getty Images Longtime Tour pro and 2016 PGA champion Jimmy Walker was assessed an ultra-rare two-shot penalty on his opening hole at the Valspar Championship
China's Xiyu Lin leads HSBC Women’s World with crowd of major champions in hot pursuit
Xiyu Lin birdied four of the last six holes at Sentosa Golf Club to take the 54-hole lead at an LPGA event for the first time in her career. Lin’s 5-under 67 put her at 14 under at the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore where a host of major
Top-rated Pine Valley votes to allow women members, get on 'right side of history'
Pine Valley Golf Club, citing the urge to be “on the right side of history,” voted Friday to begin accepting women members, according to a report. The very private Pine Valley in New Jersey is the No. 1-ranked course on Golfweek’s Best Classic Courses list for
China's Lin surges into lead at Women's World Championship
China's Lin Xiyu carded a superb five-under-par 67 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead over Australia's Hannah Green and South Korea's Inbee Park heading into the final day of the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore. Lin got off to a
High school golf: Northwest girls are area champs; Bruin, Creek boys finish second.
May 1—The Northwest Whitfield High School girls golf team is the Class 4A Area 4 champion. Sara Burger led the Lady Bruins to the region championship at Nob North Golf Course in Cohutta on Tuesday with an overall low score ...
Chinese golfer Lin Xiyu leads HSBC Women’s World Championship as first LPGA Tour victory beckons
China’s Lin Xiyu emerged as leader of the pack going into the final round
How to watch the 2021 Valspar Championship on Saturday: Round 3 tee times, TV schedule, streaming
The Valspar Championship is already at the halfway point. Here's how to watch the third round. Getty Images The 2021 Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort is already at the halfway point. Here’s what you need to know to watch the third round on
Gimme That: Adidas Golf’s new Stan Smith
Welcome to Gimme That, a GOLF.com column where we’ll highlight one notable item we think you might like. Whether it’s an article of clothing, an intriguing electronic device or anything in between, we want to share these items with you because
10 top-selling wood and iron shafts that will change your game
These 10 models are among the best-selling golf shafts in the game. Jeffrey Westbrook They can be a pricey investment, but premium after-market shafts deliver performance you can’t put a price tag on. For more yards and consistency throughout your set,
Use this 3-step drill to hit the perfect approach shot every time
There are few shots more enjoyable than a pin-seeking approach shot. Getty Images There are few shots more enjoyable than an approach that never leaves the pin. Not only does a perfectly struck iron feel great, its high, target-seeking flight is what keeps us
Carroll County Golf Outings | May 1-2, 2021
A listing of golf tournaments coming up in and around Carroll County. ...
Why this TravisMathew retail rig’s interior is one of the coolest spots in golf
Like all the vehicles in the TM fleet, Eleanor is staffed by company employees, who also pilot the rig, driving tens of thousands of miles a year. Along with a kitchenette and bathroom, the trailer is furnished with a range of creature comforts, including beds
Golf: Three in the hunt for glory at the Tokyo Olympics
SINGAPORE -�The 2016 Rio Olympic Games was one of near misses and disappointment for golfers Ariya Jutanugarn (Thailand), Amy Yang (South Korea) and Yan Jing (China). After a long five-year wait, the trio are back in the game in the chase for Olympic success
An up-close look at American Dunes
GRAND HAVEN TWP. — On Aug. 13, 2019, I stood on the elevated tee box of the 13th hole at the former Grand Haven Golf Club and watched golf legend Jack Nicklaus sketch out ideas for a green on what is now the fourth hole at the soon-to-open American Dunes Golf
Golf: Park's shock errors allow Lin to snatch lead at HSBC Women's World C'ship
SINGAPORE - Lin Xiyu took full advantage of a series of uncharacteristic mistakes by Park In-bee on Saturday (May 1) to snatch the lead at the HSBC Women's World Championship. The Chinese world No. 86 fired a five-under 67 to
Disc golf is growing in popularity; new course proposed for Milford
MILFORD — Disc golf could be soon coming to town. “The park commissioners and myself believe this will be a great addition of recreation for our town,” Parks and Recreation Director James Asam told selectmen this week. Disc golf is played by
Pirates tie for eighth at Bemidji Invitational
The Crookston girls' golf team finished in a tie for eighth at the 14-team Bemidji Invitational on Friday. In their third competition of the season, the Pirates posted their lowest score yet. They shot a 403 (115 over par) at Bemidji Town and Country Club,
Burns and Bradley share Florida lead but McDowell cut
American Sam Burns produced a stretch of five birdies in six holes Friday, and he is tied with Keegan Bradley for the lead at the midpoint of the Valspar Championship in Palm Harbor, Florida. Burns produced the best score of the week so far, an eight-under-par
Golf: Park's shock errors allows Lin to snatch lead at HSBC Women's World C'ship
SINGAPORE - Lin Xiyu took full advantage of a series of uncharacteristic mistakes by Park In-bee on Saturday (May 1) to snatch the lead at the HSBC Women's World Championship. The Chinese world No. 86 fired a five-under 67 to reach 14-under 202 and climb to
Flashes lead MAC Championship by eight shots after difficult day in Fort Wayne
Day one of the 2021 Mid-American Conference Men's Golf Championship was about as challenging as it gets in college golf. Playing conditions combined with the difficult Sycamore Hills Golf Course layout sent scores through the roof on Friday in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Golf: China’s Lin surges to lead at Women’s World Championship
Dubai: China’s Lin Xiyu carded a superb round of five-under-par 67 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead over Australia’s Hannah Green and South Korea’s Inbee Park heading into the final day of the HSBC Women’s World
China's Lin Xiyu has 1-stroke 54-hole lead at LPGA Singapore
SINGAPORE (AP) - China’s Lin Xiyu tapped
China's Lin surges to lead at Women's World Championship
China's Lin Xiyu carded a superb round of five-under-par 67 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead over Australia's Hannah Green and South Korea's Inbee Park.","content":"China's Lin Xiyu carded a superb
Prep Golf Roundup: Willmar takes 10th at Bemidji Invitational
May 1—BEMIDJI — Kessa Mara shot a 92 to tie for 16th place as Willmar finished 10th of 14 teams Friday in the Bemidji Invitational. Brainerd won the event with a 322 at Bemidji Town & Country Club. Detroit Lakes ...
China’s Lin Xiyu has 1-stroke 54-hole lead at LPGA Singapore
China’s Lin Xiyu tapped in on the 18th hole for her fourth birdie of the back nine and a 5-under 67 to take a one-stroke lead Saturday after three rounds ...
Kings rally to spoil James' return to the Lakers' lineup
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James scored 16 points in his return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup, but it wasn't enough as the Sacramento Kings rallied for a 110-106 victory on Friday night. James suffered a high right ankle sprain on March 20 against the
Lydia Ko sinks crazy eagle at Women's World Championship that ricochets off rival's ball
A freakish final shot has kept Lydia Ko well in contention on day three of the HSBC Women's World Championship in
Inside the ropes with: Feng Shanshan
Age: 31 Country: China Former world No. 1 and 10-time winner on LPGA Tour Q: Favourite athlete not in golf? A: Li Na (retired Chinese tennis player). As a professional athlete, I understand how hard it is out there. She's an
Midway golf back on top
The Midway boys golf team capped an undefeated regular season with a team win at the East Central 2A Conference Championship Thursday. ...
Golf tourney benefits Tuscumbia foundation
MUSCLE SHOALS — Supporters of Tuscumbia City Schools assisted the school system Friday and enjoyed a round of golf in the process. ...
Inside the ropes with: Hannah Green
Age: 24 Country: Australia 2019 KPMG Women's PGA Championship winner Q:�Did you pick up any new skill or hobby during Covid? A: It wasn't really a new hobby, I just did it more than normal. I'm really into jigsaw puzzles and it was something that I did at the
Inside the Ropes with: Patty Tavatanakit
Age: 21 Country: Thailand 2021 ANA Inspiration winner Q: What new skill/ hobby did you pick up during Covid? A: I watched the whole Avengers movies in order. Then I did Harry Potter as well. I was
Men's golf: DC opens play in HCAC Championships
LIMA — The Defiance College men’s golf team opened play in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship on Friday at the par-72,
Bradley, Burns share Valspar lead
PALM HARBOR, Fla. : Sam Burns kept piling up birdies Friday, turning a solid start into a great round of 8-under 63 for a share of the lead in the Valspar Championship. Keegan Bradley got there with one shot. ...
Bieber strikes out 11, sets K record as Indians beat Chisox
CHICAGO (AP) — Shane Bieber is focusing on the Ws, not the Ks. The reigning AL Cy Young Award winner struck out 11, setting a major league record in the process and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Friday night. Bieber (3-2)
The Latest: Broncos end 3rd round with Ohio State's Browning
The latest on the second and third rounds of the NFL draft on Friday night. (all times EDT): ___ 11:55 p.m. The Denver Broncos wrapped up the second day of the NFL draft by using a compensatory pick to take Ohio State linebacker Baron Browning with the 105th
Suns beat Jazz 121-100, now tied for NBA's best record
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns had their All-Star backcourt on the court and playing well. As for the Utah Jazz, their All-Star backcourt was injured and on the bench. The results were predictable. Devin Booker scored 31 points, Chris Paul had 12 points and
Scott Harrington DQ'ed; Jimmy Walker hit with penalty but survives cut at Valspar Championship
PALM HARBOR, Fla. – Scott Harrington was disqualified from the Valspar Championship after the second round for signing an incorrect scorecard. The DQ was a mere formality as Harrington, 40, had shot 1-over 72, which combined with his opening-round 4-over 75,
HS GOLF: Trinity teams look to make up for lost 2020 with state titles
May 1—Jules Crow was determined to have one last shot as a senior golfer at Trinity to win a state title, especially after the heartbreak of having the season canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. For most of ...
HS GOLF: MCS hopes to ride momentum from region into state
May 1—It took a little drama and some nervous moments, but the Midland Christian boys golf team is heading back to the TAPPS 6A State Golf Tournament. The Mustangs were sitting in fifth place after the first round TAPPS 6A ...
Scoreboard: High school golf
Glasgow Scottie Invitational Boys Team scores: Glasgow 373, Scobey 431, Malta 436. Top 10: Riley Smith, Gla, 82; Keigan Ingram, Gla, 90; Hunter Stolem, Mal, 90; Kaden Bishop, Mal, 93; Landon Young, Poplar, 96; Vinny Chappell, Gla, 98; Tristan Fladager, Sco,
The Portfolio: John Phalane’s art ‘gives me a sense of being myself’
It was my dad who got me into cars. He taught me how to drive, but even before that, he’d always wash and polish his Valiant. At some point he drove a golf cart at a golf course. In the mid to late 70s, I joined him at the Royal Johannesburg Golf Club as a
Girls golf: Bulldogs wrap up busy week
MOUNT PLEASANT — For most of the Ottumwa High School girls golf team, it was an unprecedented week of golf. ...
Girls golf: Ottumwa 13th at Linda Bloom Invite
MOUNT PLEASANT — For most of the Ottumwa High School girls golf team, it was an unprecedented week of golf. ...
‘The right side of history’: Pine Valley to allow women members, loosen playing restrictions
Big changes are afoot at Pine Valley. getty images Measured by prestige and architectural merit, no one would deny Pine Valley’s greatness. But there’s always been one thing about the No. 1-ranked golf course in the world: It has never allowed women as
Mickelson misses cut and is worried about lack of focus
Phil Mickelson said he is struggling to keep his concentration on the golf course, leading to short spells where his mind goes numb. One such example came Friday at the ...
Watch: Keegan Bradley's walk-off eagle gives him share of Valspar lead with Sam Burns
PALM HARBOR, Fla. – Keegan Bradley’s putter has been his friend of late, but nothing beats not having to use your putter. Bradley knocked in a gap wedge from 115 yards at the uphill par-4 ninth, his final hole of the day, for an eagle and a walk-off finish to
Celtics rally from 32-point deficit, top Spurs 143-140 in OT
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown hit a 3-pointer with 16.7 seconds remaining in overtime, Jayson Tatum scored a career-high 60 points and the Boston Celtics rallied from a 32-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 143-140 on Friday night. Tatum, whose previous
The Latest: Ohio State's Davis, Sermon go late in 3rd round
The latest on the second and third rounds of the NFL draft on Friday night. (all times EDT): ___ 10:53 p.m. Ohio State guard Wyatt Davis was picked in the third round by the Minnesota Vikings with the 86th pick, Davis is the grandson of Hall of Famer Willie
H.S. GOLF: D-R wraps regular season with win over Somerset Berkely
REHOBOTH — Overcoming blustery winds at Hillside Country Club, Harry Taraian fired a
High School Boys Golf roundup: New Paltz improves to 3-0
WALLKILL, N.Y. — New Paltz High's boys improved their record to 3-0 in Mid-Hudson Athletic League golf Friday with a 181-206 victory over Wallkill at the Turtle
High School Girls Golf: Ellenville scores first win
ELLENVILLE, N.Y. — Ellenville High won its first girls golf match of the season Friday,
Bradley, Burns share four-shot lead at Valspar Championship
Keegan Bradley holed out for eagle from the fairway at his final hole on Friday to share the 36-hole lead at the Valspar Championship with fellow American Sam Burns. ...
Max Homa, Lucas Glover share early lead at Innisbrook
PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Max Homa didn’t make the cut and couldn’t even shoot par his previous three trips to the Valspar Championship. He had a simple explanation for why he’s playing well this year. “I think I’m just better at golf now,” Homa said Friday. With a
Zalatoris inspiring McBride to scale the highest peaks
Paul McBride might have lost out in a five-way playoff for the Alps Tour’s Antognolla Alps Open but he’s inspired to keep chasing his tour dream after seeing his former Wake Forest team-mate Will Zalatoris finish second in the Masters. The Dubliner (25) closed
Area Boys Golf: Seeling, Patriots score 2nds at Pokegama
Pequot Lakes plays at Pokegama Golf Course Friday, April 30
Girls Golf: Brainerd 1st in Bemidji Invite behind Foley’s win
Brianerd and Pequot Lakes at Bemidji Town and Country Club
Why is Phil Mickelson struggling? ‘As I’ve gotten older, I have a hard time focusing’
Phil Mickelson during Friday's second round of the Valspar Championship. Getty Images Phil Mickelson had just bogeyed two of his last three holes at the Valspar Championship to miss the cut by a stroke, he hasn’t had a top 10 since last August, and his press
Bradley ends with eagle and ties Burns for lead at Innisbrook
PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Sam Burns kept piling up birdies Friday, turning a solid start into a great round of 8-under 63 for a share of the lead in the Valspar Championship. Keegan Bradley got there with one shot. Bradley ended his round by holing out for
Paul Casey’s shot at history slipping away at Valspar Championship
PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Paul Casey is out to make history this weekend at the Valspar Championship. But after two days, his chances are not looking good. The back-to-back champion ...
Want a top prospect? Draft from the SEC, mainly Alabama
One thing didn't change on the second night of the NFL draft. The SEC and, specifically, Alabama was the place to go. Georgia cornerback Tyson Campbell to Jacksonville and Mississippi wide receiver Elijah Moore to the Jets were the top two selections Friday
Bradley ties Burns for Valspar Championship lead with 18th-hole eagle
Sam Burns kept piling up birdies Friday, turning a solid start into a great round of 8-under 63 for a share of the lead in the Valspar Championship. Keegan Bradley got there with one shot. ...
Friday's golf: Keegan Bradley ends with eagle, ties Sam Burns for Innisbrook lead
Palm Harbor, Fla. — Sam Burns kept piling up birdies Friday, turning a solid start into a great round of 8-under 63 for a share of the lead in the Valspar Championship. Keegan Bradley got there with one shot. Bradley ended his round by holing out for
2021 Valspar Championship tee times: Third round pairings for Saturday
Keegan Bradley shares the lead with Sam Burns at the Valspar Championship's halfway point. Getty Images The 2021 Valspar Championship is already at the halfway point, and continues on Saturday, May 1, at Innisbrook Resort’s difficult Copperhead course.
Valspar Championship Saturday tee times, TV and streaming info
The PGA Tour is back in the Sunshine State this week, and it’s moving day. Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead course in Palm Harbor, Florida, plays host once again for the 2021 Valspar Championship after the 2020 tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19
Valspar Championship: Phil Mickelson, Patrick Reed among the notables who missed the cut
PALM HARBOR, Fla. – The top two players in the world, Dustin Johnson and Justin Thomas, are among those on the right side of the
Hole-in-one on par 4 a once-in-a-lifetime achievement for LI's Nick Hahnan
Nick Hahnan had been playing golf for 11 years with a reasonable level of skill, but had never holed out a long shot, never had an ace. On April 24, he and his buddies were playing their regular