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Cheboygan girls golf finishes 17th at states
EAST LANSING — Coming into this season, some players on the Cheboygan varsity girls golf team lacked experience in big tournaments. Now? You can say they gained quite a bit of experience these last two months. The Chiefs made it all the way to the state finals
'Boring golf' results in silver medal for Quaker Valley's Bould at PIAA 2A Championships
YORK — It took Quaker Valley High School's Jackson Bould three tries to qualify for the PIAA Class 2A Golf Championships. However, the long wait seems to have been more than worth it. After taking second place in the
Golf: World No. 1 Jon Rahm to take 4-week break to rest and recover after ...
MADRID (REUTERS) - US Open champion Jon Rahm said he is going to take four weeks off to rejuvenate after missing the cut at the Andalucia Masters in his native Spain. "This is the first time in my life that I
Lancaster Catholic's Novis top L-L golfer at PIAA Class 2A championships
YORK — Jack Novis was upbeat when he finished up at the PIAA 2A golf championships on Monday, even if it was the Lancaster Catholic senior’s final high school round. ...
‘I was done with golf, I didn’t want to see it again until 2022’ – Rory McIlroy's journey back from Ryder Cup misery
Pádraig Harrington was quick on the uptake when asked if Rory McIlroy needed “a lift” on the eve of the Ryder Cup singles at Whistling Straits. “No, I think he’s already back at the hotel,” the Dubliner quipped through gritted teeth as he contemplated an 11-5
Missouri girls golf state tournament roundup: Visitation, Villa Duchesne on verge of team championships
Julie Jones didn’t want to brag. ...
PIAA golf championship: Union City's James, Camp Hill's Richter bring home Class 2A trophy
Union City's James and Camph Hill's Richter win PIAA class 2A golf championship. ...
Trio of WPIAL golfers comes away with PIAA silver
A couple of shots separated three WPIAL golfers from winning gold medals at the PIAA Class 2A championships Monday at Heritage Hills Golf Resort in York. Greensburg Central Catholic senior Meghan Zambruno came close to joining her sister
OSU women's golf: Beavers finish in eighth
Les Gehrett Kelsey Webster and Ellie Slama both posted top-20 finishes to lead the Oregon State women’s golf team at the Stanford Intercollegiate on Sunday. The Beavers concluded the three-day tourney with a
Div. 3 Golf: Talented Franklin Tech looking to make noise at WMass tourney
There are few more unpredictable games than
Here's how 11-year-old Michigan boy gets to tee it up at Augusta on eve of Masters
Bentley Coon has punched his ticket to Augusta National. Coon, an 11-year-old from Horton, Michigan, won the 10-11 boys division of the local Drive, Chip and Putt qualifier Saturday at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township. Coon won the driving
Girls Golf Finals Recap: Cranbrook wins first title since 2006
The Cranbrook-Kingswood girls golf team raised the Division 3 state championship for the first time in 15 years on Saturday. Coming into the tournament with high expectations, the Cranes prevailed in the two-day tournament at Forest Akers West in East Lansing,
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Red, White and Bubba Date: Oct. 16 Hide-A-Way Lake Club,Hideaway Red, White & Blue Flight 1 — 1, Brad Weesner; 2, (tie) Conner Smith; Stan
Kathleen's Hancock grabs girls title; Lakeland wins team title at county golf
LAKELAND — It was a bittersweet day for Kathleen freshman Darby Hancock. The sweet was her 1-over 73 that gave her the individual title on Monday at the 2021 Polk County Girls Golf Championships at Cleveland Heights. Hancock's joy, however, was tempered by the
Nicolas wins in playoff, leads Lakeland to team title
Lakeland senior Ron Nicolas thought he was playing for third place when he learned of the scores of other top players with three holes to play. He ended his day as the boys county champion. Nicolas found himself in a three-way tie for first at 3-over 74 after
How a young Rory McIlroy avoided a ‘recipe for disaster’ in his golf swing
Rory McIlroy got injured in 2010, which sent his career on an entirely different direction. Getty Images If there are two words that best describe Rory McIlroy’s golf swing, I’d say turn, and torque. Rory has a huge amount of turn on his backswing:
Try this at-home drill to fix your trail arm and stop your over-the-top move
Connect your tight elbow to your right hip Instagram Your trail arm plays a hugely important role in the golf swing, and if you struggle with a slice courtesy of an over-the-top move, it’s probably your trailing arm that’s the culprit. Enter Shaun
Golf Roundup: McIlroy wins in Las Vegas; Janzen takes 2nd senior title
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Rory McIlroy capped off a big weekend in Las Vegas on Sunday by surging past Rickie Fowler and holding off Collin Morikawa to win the CJ Cup at Summit for his 20th PGA Tour title. McIlroy seized control with a 35-foot eagle putt from just off
PIAA Class 2A golf: Palmerton’s Suto, Hager plus Moravian Academy’s Eichenlaub earn medals
PIAA Class 2A golf: Palmerton’s Josh Suto (tied for second) and Tyler Hager (tied for sixth) plus Moravian Academy’s Evan Eichenlaub (tied for sixth) earn medals. Notre Dame-Green Pond's Ben Ortwein ties for 20th.
Div. 2 Golf: Hampshire’s Levi Zielinski ties for 7th, qualifies for state tournament
PITTSFIELD – Amidst the wind, rain and low
McIlroy finds it pays to be himself
LOS ANGELES • Rory McIlroy captured his 20th career PGA Tour title on Sunday, firing a six-under 66 to win the CJ Cup by one stroke over Collin Morikawa. Disappointed by a poor performance at last month's Ryder Cup and his struggles after trying to match the
LA County wants Vanessa Bryant to undergo psychiatric exam
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County is seeking to
Jon Rahm to take four-week mental break
US Open champion Jon Rahm said he is going to take four weeks to rejuvenate after missing the cut at the Andalucia Masters in his native Spain.","content":"US Open champion Jon Rahm said he is going to
Golf: Rory McIlroy wins CJ Cup for 20th Tour victory in Las Vegas
Rory McIlroy converted an eagle putt from off the 14th green Sunday and held on for a one-stroke win at the CJ Cup at Summit in Las Vegas. The four-time major champion from Northern Ireland posted a final-round
Div. 1 Golf: Northampton wins first WMass title since 1956
WESTFIELD – For the first time since 1956,
Photos: PIAA Class 2A golf championships
The Class 2A state golf tournament was held Monday at Heritage Hills Golf Club in York. ...
A Monster no more? Oakland Hill Country Club is ready for its next major after restoration
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – When golf course architect Gil Hanse has time to play golf these days, he abides by his three-strike rule. “If it’s cold, windy and rainy I’m out,” he said. “If it’s two of the three, I’m OK.” On a warm July summer day near Detroit,
Drive, Chip and Putt: 80 finalists advance to Augusta National Golf Club for April 2022 competition
AUGUSTA, Ga. — With the completion of regional qualifiers, the 2022 Drive, Chip and Putt finalists to play next spring at Augusta National Golf Club were announced Monday.
3 things I learned from Rory McIlroy’s impressive 20th PGA Tour win
Rory McIlroy looked at his very best last weekend. Getty Images Welcome to Play Smart, a game-improvement column that drops every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Game Improvement Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen to help raise your golf IQ and play smarter, better
PGA Tour Champions Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs explained: Format, tournaments, money and the $1 million annuity
And down the stretch they come. After combining the 2020 and 2021 seasons, the PGA Tour Champions 39-event “super season” has reached the playoffs, with the Charles Schwab Cup Championship capping the postseason. The Schwab tournament a year ago,
Former North East star Isaiah Swan wins PSAC golf title for IUP, gets hole-in-one
HERSHEY – The Swan siblings' success in golf has carried over to college play. Former North East High School star Isaiah Swan, an Indiana University of Pennsylvania freshman, was the individual medalist for the 2021 PSAC
Jon Rahm to take 4-week mental break
U.S. Open champion Jon Rahm said he is going to take four weeks to rejuvenate after missing the cut at the Andalucia Masters in his native Spain.","content":"U.S. Open champion Jon Rahm said he is going
A mustard bottle, a golf ball and a hot dog: How Tennessee fans trashed end ...
For 18 minutes, Tennessee's 31-26 loss to Ole Miss was a projectile-throwing festival as Vols fans showed their displeasure after a last-minute call. ...
How to hit longer drives, according to the longest player on the LPGA Tour
Anne van Dam averages over 290 per drive on the LPGA Tour, and she's got some tips on how to add length to your tee shots. Getty Images Everyone wishes they could add a few extra yards to their drives. In the bomb-and-gouge era of golf we find ourselves in,
Wall-to-Wall Equipment: Two major winners switch to one-of-a-kind irons
Andrew Tursky/GOLF.com Welcome to Wall-to-Wall Equipment, the Monday morning gear wrap-up in which GOLF equipment editor Jonathan Wall takes you through the latest trends, rumors and breaking news. Just for me Custom, one-of-a-kind irons aren’t as common
Why Rory McIlroy expressed empathy for Rickie Fowler on Sunday
Pals McIlroy and Fowler at the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. On Sunday, they met again, at the CJ Cup. getty images It was High Noon on a football Sunday in fall in Las Vegas, and it seemed like old times. There they were, two former wunderkinds —
Waste Management Phoenix Open to kick off tournament week with a concert on 16th hole
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Waste Management Phoenix Open has added a Concert at the Coliseum to its live music programming for 2022. Thomas Rhett and Old Dominion will take the stage at the iconic 16th hole for the inaugural Concert at the Coliseum on Saturday,
Former PGA Tour player Casey Martin has leg amputated
Casey Martin, who successfully sued the PGA Tour to gain the right to use a golf cart during tournaments, had his right leg amputated on Friday, Golf Digest reported. Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues
Fifteen of world's top 20 bound for the Bahamas as Tiger Woods announces 2021 Hero ...
The world’s best are bound for the Bahamas once again. On Monday morning 15-time major champion Tiger Woods took to Twitter to announce the field for his 2021 Hero World Challenge Dec.
Golfweek's Best 2021: Top 50 Modern Courses in Great Britain and Ireland
Welcome to Golfweek’s Best rankings of the Top 50 Modern Courses in Great Britain and Ireland – built in or after 1960 – as determined by
Florida man makes hole-in-one on same hole in consecutive rounds
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Raymond Brunelle knows how special a hole-in-one is in golf. He hadn’t had one in almost a half century. He was thrilled when he aced the par-3 16th on the Heritage Course at The Club at Ibis on Oct. 2 with an 8-iron from 160 yards even
Golf betting tips: Preview and best bets for the Mallorca Golf Open
Golf betting tips: Mallorca Golf Open 2pts e.w. Ryan Fox at 28/1 (BoyleSports 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7) 1.5pts e.w. Romain Langasque at 50/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7) 1pt e.w. Alvaro Quiros at 80/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7) 1pt e.w. Rhys Enoch at 200/1 (Unibet
‘It is my mind that can’t take it’: Jon Rahm says he’ll take 4 weeks ...
Jon Rahm says he's going to take some time off and rest. Getty Images Jon Rahm is in desperate need of some time off. He has said so himself. The World No. 1 failed to make the cut at the Andalucia Masters in Spain after opening rounds of 78-74. The seven-over
‘I was done with golf’: Rory McIlroy reveals key turning point that led to his ...
On Saturday of the Ryder Cup, Rory McIlroy was ready to store away the clubs for the winter. But then, he had a realization. Getty Images Rory McIlroy’s 2021 Ryder Cup campaign was, in a word, disastrous. In the first three sessions he appeared, McIlroy was on
Live from the links: Updates from the 2021 PIAA golf championships
The two-day PIAA golf championships get underway bright and early Monday morning. The boys and girls Class 2A tournament will be held
Billy Horschel seeks to double prize money at event aimed at boosting diversity
World number 20 Billy Horschel has set himself the target of almost doubling the prize money on offer at the tournament he established this year aimed at boosting diversity in golf. The 34-year-old American hosted the inaugural Billy Horschel APGA Tour
TEE TO GREEN, STEVE SCOTT: A tiny nudge in the ‘direction of travel’ towards distance ...
The R&;A and USGA seemed to make their first move in properly controlling the distance the golf ball is travelling last week. ...
Golf - Jerry Jean-Baptiste wins Absa October Mug |18 October 2021
Jerry Jean-Baptiste is the winner of the Absa Monthly Mug for October. With a -2 handicap,
Photos: Arcadia Bluff's Bluffs and South courses in Michigan
Arcadia Bluffs, on the shores of Lake Michigan near Arcadia, is home to two of the top-rated golf courses in Michigan and offers some of the best clubhouse views found at any resort in the world. The resort’s Bluffs course is the top-rated course in the state
Golfweek's Best: Where to play golf in Michigan, from Forest Dunes to Arcadia Bluffs, Boyne ...
Red barns and cows. Narrow two-line highways and trees – so many trees. Grand lake views stretched to the horizon. Blue jean jackets and gas stations attached to liquor stores. Tall cornfields and billboards advertising only the finest marijuana edibles. And
Photos: Belvedere Golf Club in Michigan, a restored classic
Belvedere Golf Club in Charlevoix, Michigan, is a prime example of old-school cool and charm that shouldn’t be missed by any golf architecture fans looking to play a classic
Photos: Eagle Eye in Michigan
Eagle Eye Golf & Banquet Center in Bath, Michigan, features a Chris Lutzke design built in
Photos: The Upper Peninsula of Michigan, from Greywalls to Island Resort & Casino
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula offers a staggering array of terrain, and the four courses I played on a recent trip
Photos: Forest Dunes, The Loop and the Bootlegger in Michigan
Since the resort opened nearly 20 years ago in Roscommon, Michigan, Forest Dunes has become a must-play in what might be considered a surprisingly
'It's a great way to start the season' - Rory McIlroy bounces back to secure 20th PGA Tour win in Las Vegas
Rory McIlroy admitted the Ryder Cup reminded him he already has what it takes to get back to being the best player in the world and he went on to prove it by claimed his 20th PGA Tour
Senior sendoff: Lewis leads Greenwood to 1st region championship
Greenwood's Clair Lewis wanted one thing to happen during her senior season, she wanted to enjoy it. Truth be told, it's easier to enjoy the game when a player is having success and that's exactly what has occurred for Lewis, as she led Greenwood to its first
Golf: Mount Greylock celebrates Senior Day with an eagle and a win over Hoosac Valley
WILLIAMSTOWN — For Senior Day at Waubeeka Golf Links, Mount Greylock loaded up with Cayden Conry, Alex Axt and Cameron Turner leading the Mounties out of the opening gate. "The day started out with loud yells from spectators and players when
‘Rushed’ Trump Golf Course succession passes city board with dissents
This article was originally published on Oct 13 at 9:43pm EDT by THE CITY A city panel approved a new operator Wednesday to take over a Bronx public golf course run by ex-President Donald Trump’s company — but two members cast “no” votes, citing concerns about
Here are the 4 keys to Tony Finau’s powerful swing
Tony Finau is one of the longest players on Tour, and there are a number of things you can learn from his powerful move. Getty Images I first saw Tony Finau hit a ball about 15 years ago at Champions Gate in Orlando, Fla. Both he and his brother were already
Golf: Rory McIlroy wins CJ Cup for 20th Tour victory
LAS VEGAS (REUTERS) - Rory McIlroy converted an eagle putt from off the 14th green on Sunday (Oct 17) and held on for a one-stroke win at the CJ Cup at the Summit Club in Las Vegas. The four-time Major champion from Northern Ireland posted a final-round
Protesters disrupt flame lighting for Beijing Winter Games
ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece — Three activists
Protestors disrupt flame lighting for Beijing Winter Games
ANCIENT OLYMPIA. Greece (AP) — Three activists
Golf this week around the world
A look at the main golf events happening around the globe this week PGA Tour Thursday–Sunday ZOZO Championship Venue: Accordia Golf Narashino CC,
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship moves to new home at Yas Links
Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the European Tour have announced that the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship will move to Yas Island for the first time next year when Yas Links Abu Dhabi hosts the opening Rolex Series event of the 2022 season. Designed by Kyle Phillips
Fitzpatrick makes timely Race to Dubai surge with Andalucía Masters triumph
With just one month to go until the season-ending DP World Tour Championship arrives in Dubai, defending champion Matt Fitzpatrick made a significant surge up the European Tour’s Race to Dubai Rankings after winning his seventh European Tour title in style as
Big times ahead for Al Hamra in Ras Al Khaimah and Ross McGowan
Golf fans in the UAE and around the world may have seen English golfer Ross McGowan, representing Al Hamra Golf Club, on the entry lists for the European Tour. We followed this one up to find the back story to this partnership. Paul Booth, General Manager of
This avid Swansea golfer died of ALS. Here's how his family is helping others like him.
FALL RIVER — David Machado spent an untold amount of hours playing golf at Fall River Country Club. When the Swansea resident died of ALS three years ago, his family knew just the right way to honor him. “To say he was an avid golfer was an understatement,”
A to Z: Meet Ben Davis, Eastside's junior golfing standout
Ben Davis, a junior on Eastside's boys golf team, has put together a successful campaign. Back on Sept. 23, Davis set a school record at Ironwood Golf Course after shooting a -4 under par on a par 32 nine-hole course. Following Davis' record-breaking
Dates confirmed for three Webex Players Series events
Although both the men’s and women’s Australian Opens have been cancelled for a second straight year, the growth of the Players Series represents a positive for the Tour and its hopes of
‘Being me is enough’ – Rory McIlroy revels in turnaround to win CJ Cup
McIlroy finishes on 25-under a shot ahead of Collin Morikawa 20th PGA win after Ryder Cup woe made him simplify game Rory McIlroy put his Ryder Cup pain behind him to join a select band of players with 20 PGA victories with a one-stroke win in the CJ Cup in
Amateur Golf: Ackerson is Mr. Mulligan champion
Oct. 18—WILLMAR — Chad Ackerson is the 2021 Mr. Mulligan Tournament champion at Eagle Creek Golf Course. Akerson shot a 64 to win the one-person scramble Saturday. He beat Andy Jacobson and Joey Wisocki, who each shot 68s. Eric Means ...
Petoskey golf ends another season at Division 2 state finals
BATTLE CREEK — Coming off a higher regional round than they’ve played at throughout the season, the Division 2 state championships offered a chance to rebound for the Petoskey girls’ golf team. Unfortunately, that rebound didn’t come. On a rain-soaked Bedford
Masters invitation tantalisingly within reach for Lee
Lee shot a round of 1-under par 70 to finish tied for second at the Estrella Damm NA Andalucía Masters – three strokes behind champion Matthew Fitzpatrick – but the richest
‘Being me is enough’: Rory McIlroy revels in turnaround to win CJ Cup
Rory McIlroy put his Ryder Cup pain behind him to join a select band of players with 20 PGA victories with a one-stroke win in the CJ Cup in Las Vegas on Sunday. How did USA regain the Ryder Cup? Just keep it simple and trust your swing, stupid | Andy Bull
Spectacular Blair Atholl makes its Sunshine Tour debut
The new Blair Atholl Championship delivered by The Courier Guy will tee off a strong build-up to the main summer schedule of the Sunshine Tour as the Touru2019s finest professionals","content":"The new Blair Atholl Championship delivered by
Janzen tops Jimenez to win SAS Championship
Lee Janzen sank a 20-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole Sunday to defeat Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain and capture the SAS Championship in Cary, N.C.","content":"Lee Janzen sank a 20-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole Sunday
McIlroy pulls away to win CJ Cup at Summit in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Rory McIlroy felt as though he had been spinning his wheels for the last five months as he tried to get better and instead got nowhere. It took the Ryder Cup for him to realize what he had was always good enough. McIlroy shifted into high gear