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Norman conquest long on promise, short on details
A small contingent of golf’s biggest names are at a tropical resort late in the season, just like 27 years ago. There are differences between now and then, one in particular: No one should expect a contract promising riches to be slipped under their doors at
Golf: Greg Norman's latest venture long on promise, short on details
A small contingent of golf’s biggest names are at a tropical resort late in the season, just like 27 years ago. There are differences between now and then, one in particular: No one should expect a contract promising riches to be slipped under their doors at
How Herbert will prep for ‘daunting’ Augusta debut
Playing on limited status earned through the Korn Ferry Tour Finals, Herbert’s victory at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship last Sunday has provided an open diary in which he can select the game’s showpiece events for the coming year. Top of that list is a
Jordan Spieth Returns to Top 10 for First Time in 3 Years
Jordan Spieth returned to the top 10 in the Official World Golf Ranking on Monday despite taking the past two weeks off. The
Column: Norman conquest long on promise, short on details
A small contingent of golf’s biggest names are at a tropical resort late in the season, just like 27 years ago. There are differences between now and then, one in ...
H.S. GOLF: Seekonk's Taraian competes at MIAA Div. 3 state tourney
NORTHBRIDGE — Seekonk High senior Gary Taraian competed at the MIAA Division 3 State Golf Championship Tournament
CCS girls golf: Stevenson’s Iniakov advances to NorCal finals
MONTEREY — The wet greens in the morning called for adjustments with her approach. Balls that normally spin back, were being soaked up like a sponge on the soggy grass. Nikki Iniakov figured it out early, carding a three-under over the first nine holes
Consistent Lowry seeking end to long victory drought in Mexico
Shane Lowry will have to leave half the US Ryder Cup team in his wake if he’s to end his long victory drought in this week’s World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba in Mexico. The world No 42 has not lifted a trophy since July 2019 (836 days ago), and
Rams supplant Cardinals on top of latest AP Pro32 poll
NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams are tied for the best record in the NFL. ...
Bayern, Juventus through to Champions League knockout rounds
BERLIN (AP) — Robert Lewandowski missed a penalty on Tuesday but still got a hat trick. ...
The Latest: Fried rolling, Braves maintain 3-0 lead
HOUSTON (AP) — The Latest on Game 6 of the World Series (all times local): ...
Golf: Japan's Matsuyama and Korea's Im set the bar high as they eye golf's summit
The similarity in their golf swings is rather uncanny. One owns a deliberate take-away that feigns slow motion on video, while the other possesses a prolonged pause at the top of the backswing that has become a popular meme on social media. It can sometimes
McKeel eighth-grader Ryan Donaldson rallies to finish 2nd at 2A-3 girls regional golf meet
McKeel eighth-grader Ryan Donaldson stumbled out of the gate on the front nine but had two birdies on her last three holes to finish with a 2-over 72 and in second place on Tuesday at the Class 2A, Region 3 girls golf tournament at Dubdread Golf Course in
Callaway continues investment in Entertainment Golf, this time in Five Iron
Five Iron Golf has secured a $30 million investment from Callaway. Instagram.com/fiveirongolf Nothing in golf has quite revolutionized the game publicly than the sector of Entertainment Golf. Don’t know what that is? It’s the corner of the golf world where
Inside Collin Morikawa’s bag: 4 things I noticed while inspecting his clubs
Andrew Tursky Collin Morikawa is only 24 years old, but he already has two major championships and three other PGA Tour victories to his name. He’s also established himself as one of the best ball strikers in the game of golf. Ahead of the 2021 CJ Cup – where
World Wide Technology Championship odds to win: Justin Thomas leads the pack
As the PGA Tour heads south of the border this week, world No. 7 Justin Thomas is the betting favorite at Mayakoba. Getty Images The PGA Tour heads south of the border this week for the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba, and some of the biggest
The U.S. Open and Open Championship are moving to a new TV channel
Two of golf's major championships have a new early week television home. Getty Images Half of golf’s major championship schedule has a new television home. On Tuesday, NBC Sports announced that both its early week U.S. Open and Open Championship coverage
‘I’m going to fight:’ This pro’s days are numbered but his golfing spirit endures
Brian Morris made his PGA Tour debut last week in his native Bermuda. getty images The actor Paul Giamatti was born in 1967. So was the country singer Faith Hill and Kurt Cobain, the late Nirvana frontman. The CNN anchor Anderson Cooper was born in 1967. And
High school golf: Bishop Verot, Community School girls, Cypress Lake's Lowry advance from regionals
The Bishop Verot and Community School girls golf teams advanced to the Class 1A state tournament, and Cypress Lake's Jamie Lowry made it in 2A Tuesday. ...
Watch: How does this UFC star unwind before a big fight? By playing 18 at ...
With just days remaining before a major fight, one Ultimate Fighting Championship star has found some much-needed relaxation and fun on a popular Colorado municipal golf course. In a battle between two of the sport’s most exciting fighters, former title
Johnson's 68 leads Niceville to region title; FWB's Hock qualifies for state
GAINESVILLE — The Niceville girls golf team was always a shoo-in to make state. Mariane Johnson and Gracie Grant's routine rounds in the 60s affirm that, as does the depth provided by Peyton Maraman and Chloe Rich. Now the Eagles will enter the
Fort Walton's Lee cards even-par 72, qualifies for 3A state
PORT ORANGE — Eddie Lee's season was done. A front-nine 40 had sealed his fate, the Fort Walton senior well aware that anything over-par would fall short of earning one of the three individual qualifying spots in Monday's Region 1-3A golf tournament at
Golf Glance: Strong field as PGA Tour goes from seaside course to another
PGA TOUR WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY CHAMPIONSHIP AT MAYAKOBA Site: Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Course: El Camaleon GC at Mayakoba. Yardage: 7,017. Par: 71. Prize money: $7.2 million. Winner's share: $1.296 million. Television: Thursday-Friday, 2-5 p.m. (Golf
5 things to know about the return of the Asia-Pacific Amateur this week in Dubai
The Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship hasn’t been played since 2019 thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. When it returns this week, it should resonate a little louder with players than it did in its
World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba Thursday tee times, TV info
After a less beautiful and more blustery trip to paradise in Bermuda last week, the PGA Tour continues its excursion outside the United States this week in Mexico. Mayakoba Resort’s El Camaleon Golf Club in Playa del Carmen plays host this week to the 2021
Dover-Sherborn captures Div. 3 state golf title in wild ending
NORTHBRIDGE — To this day, Jon Kirby can still vividly remember one day in his life — Oct. 29, 2018. That evening, the Dover-Sherborn golf coach was on his way home from Black Swan Country Club after witnessing his program fall one stroke short of a state
NZ PGA returns to Auckland in 2022
The PGA of New Zealand announced on Wednesday morning that the 2022 NZ PGA Championship will return to Auckland from April 7-10 at the Gulf Harbour Country Club, bringing top-level golf back to the country’s largest city for the first time in seven years. “We
Callaway Golf Company to Broadcast Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results (Callaway Golf Company)
) CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) announced today that it will release its third quarter 2021 financial results on Tuesday afternoon, November 9, 2021. The Company will subsequently hold a conference call with
Sodetz cruises to second Las Vegas City Amateur title
Brett Sodetz shows off his trophies after winning the Las Vegas City Amatuer over the weekend at Las Vegas Golf Club. Sodetz also won the title in 2018. (Southern Nevada Golf Association) Golf analysts love to say that you can’t win a tournament on the
Vincent Smith indicted on additional charges of evading tax to the tune of R10mn
The Investigating Directorate has added charges of tax fraud and money-laundering involving some R28-million in undisclosed income to those of corruption faced by former senior ANC MP Vincent Smith. Smith was handed an updated indictment on Tuesday, counting
World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba fantasy golf power rankings, odds and picks
After a rain-soaked week in Bermuda, the PGA Tour heads to Mexico for the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba. Viktor Hovland took down Aaron Wise by a single shot last season for his second win on the PGA Tour. This year, Hovland will have to fight
World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba odds, picks and PGA Tour predictions
The PGA Tour is back in Mexico this week for the World Wide Technology at Mayakoba. The young Norweigan Viktor Hovland is the defending champion, as he was able to bring down Aaron Wise by a single shot last December. A few of the biggest names in golf will be
New golf courses can’t use Colorado River water, Las Vegas board says
In this 2003 file photo, sprinklers are seen at Angel Park's Palm Golf Course in Las Vegas. New golf courses that come to Las Vegas won’t be able to use Colorado River water for irrigation, a municipal water board decided on Tuesday. (Las Vegas Review-Journal,
The Latest: Braves' Ehire Adrianza on paternity list
HOUSTON (AP) — The Latest on Game 6 of the World Series (all times local): ...
Memorable year for Willie Mack III ends with trip to Mexico
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Willie Mack III is headed to the Mexican resort of Mayakoba on a sponsor’s exemption, the final act of what has been a memorable year. He measures his success more in making two cuts on the PGA Tour than the two tournaments he
Strong field as PGA Tour goes from seaside course to another
PGA TOUR WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY CHAMPIONSHIP AT MAYAKOBA Site: Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Course: El Camaleon GC at Mayakoba. Yardage: 7,017. Par: 71. Prize money: $7.2 million. Winner's share: $1.296 million. Television: Thursday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. (Golf
Scorer's Tent: Golf league results and upcoming events in Polk County
Results from golf league play around Polk County through Nov. 1 with format, date, event and winners by flight or class in alphabetical order. Cleveland Heights Men's Wednesday, Quota Points, Oct. 27: Green Tee - Rick Morrison plus 6, Marlin Hamil plus 4, Paul
Rules Guy: How do you account for temporary hole closures or yardage changes on your scorecard?
How should you handle scoring when a course is temporarily modified? Getty Images The Rules of Golf are tricky! Thankfully, we’ve got the guru. Our Rules Guy knows the book front to back. Got a question? He’s got all the answers. During a recent round, a par 5
Can you still post scores to your handicap? It depends where you live
Getty Images Welcome to Stuff Golfers Should Know, a GOLF.com series in which we reveal all kinds of useful golf (and life!) wisdom that is sure to make you the smartest, savviest and most prepared player in your foursome. *** A quick trivia question: What was
College golfer watches push cart roll into lake, responds with birdie binge
The scene of the crime. @TerpsWGolf Karla Vázquez Setzer not only had to deal with high winds and the nerves of a collegiate golf tournament, but she also had to overcome wet clubs and a missing 9-iron. Vázquez Setzer, a sophomore on the Maryland women’s
Report: PGA Tour to officially restrict yardage, green books
Long-rumored changes to the PGA Tour's yardage book policy are slated to begin in early 2022, a report says. Getty Images The PGA Tour will adopt a local rule officially restricting the usage of green and yardage books beginning in early 2022, according to a
Bubba Watson explains why athletes must use their platform to speak out
Bubba Watson was a hit at the Solheim Cup at Inverness in September. Getty Images Growing up, all Bubba Watson wanted to do was become a pro golfer. He’d be the first to tell you so, just like he told the hosts on the TODAY show Tuesday morning. He just wanted
Anna Nordqvist on winning the Women's British Open, Swag putters and day-glow golf bags
Both personally and professionally, 2021 has been a fantastic year for nine-time LPGA winner Anna Nordqvist. The 34-year-old native of Eskilstuna, Sweden, got married to caddie Kevin McAlpine, won the AIG Women’s British Open for her first major in four
‘I’ve been desperate from the start’ – Paige Spiranac sarcastically hits back after being trolled ...
PAIGE SPIRANAC sarcastically hit back at a Halloween troll after she was criticised online. The golfer told the individual
Emirati Ahmad Skaik puts studies aside to test mettle at Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
UAE's No 1 golfer will hit first tee shot at November 3-6 event in Dubai ...
Genesis Scottish Open confirmed to return to The Renaissance Club in 2022
The Genesis Scottish Open, co-sanctioned for the first time by the PGA Tour and European Tour, will return to the Renaissance Club, in East Lothian, for the fourth consecutive year next July. ...
NBC Sports to move some USGA, R&A golf programming to USA Network
Public service announcement to golf fans: if you don’t know what channel to find USA Network on, now would be a good time to learn. On Tuesday morning, NBC Sports announced
Is there a public high school in the U.S. that can rival this Omaha team's ...
Kaitlyn Hanna likes to go into The Swede Center before basketball games to work on her putting. Said it helps with her nerves. She can also get a few clubs out of her locker during lunch or after her homework is complete at Westside High School in Omaha,
STATE BOUND! These area golf teams are headed to the state tournament
After a few strong outings in Monday's regionals, some area golf teams have booked their tickets to the state championships next week at the Mission Inn Resort in Howey-in-the-Hills. Here’s a look at the results from the first set of semifinals matches:
Historic return of Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by Public Investment Fund
Ladies European Tour confident
PGA Tour Champions 2022 schedule features record money, strong rookie class
For 42 years the PGA Tour Champions has provided some of golf’s best players a second chance to compete at a high level and for a big payday. With a strong rookie class and the highest prize money to date, 2022 is shaping up to be a big year for the senior
Memo to players, caddies: PGA Tour Advisory Council supports altering green-reading books in 2022
A big change may be coming to the PGA Tour starting Jan. 1, 2022. And no, this time we’re not talking about a Saudi Arabia-backed rival golf league. On Monday evening a memo sent to PGA Tour members and caddies circulated around
Las Vegas golf course, once owned by Billy Walters, may see new homes
The county Planning Commission will consider Touchstone Living’s proposal to build around 1,300 homes on a golf course once owned by gambler Bill Walters. ...
Indian Open returns to Race to Dubai schedule
The Indian Open is set to return to the European Tour’s Race to Dubai in 2022, with the 56th edition of the historic event to be played from February 24-27, following a two-year absence due to the Coronavirus pandemic. First
Three UAE golfers to tee up alongside the world’s best at DP World Tour Championship
After being crowned the leading man, woman, and junior at the Luckiest Ball on Earth Grand Final, UAE golfers, Emanuele Galeppini, Teffy Bercero and Rory McGettigan will rub shoulders with the top-50 players on the European Tour’s Race to Dubai at this year’s
Golf betting tips: Challenge Tour Grand Final preview and best bets
Golf betting tips: Challenge Tour Grand Final 3pts e.w. Wilco Nienaber at 16/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5) 1pt e.w. Michael Hoey at 50/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5) Sky Bet odds | Paddy Power | Betfair Sportsbook It's not my intention to branch out beyond the two main
Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky party with Donald Trump at Halloween bash as model dresses ...
DUSTIN JOHNSON and Paulina Gretzky enjoyed the presidential treatment on Halloween. The golf star and his fiancee joined former US president Donald Trump
COP26: The 459-year old golf course being 'chewed up' by the North Sea
Montrose Golf Club, the world's fifth oldest course, is being eaten up by coastal erosion accelerated by climate change. ...
High school golf: Mosley High wins regional golf tournament
Lynn Haven Mosely High School shot a four-person team score of 324 to finish first in Monday's FHSAA Class 2A, Region 1 golf tournament at Golden Ocala Golf Club. The 12-teams and several individuals competing in the 18-hole event faced a stiff test on the
Tim Beach reclaims Butte Creek title | Tee to Green
Tim Beach may have been denied the Butte Creek Men’s Club Championship Title last year, losing to Brian Jones, but not this year. Beach defeated Landon Williams in the championship match to earn his fifth championship. Beach had defeated Ben Pollock in their
Meet the 2021 Register Star boys golfer of the year and the all-area team
Cooper Watt shot two rounds in the 70s at state as a freshman to help Boylan finish third in Class 2A, four strokes ahead of Mundelein Central. That was only the fourth state trophy in Boylan's illustrious golf history, but Watt was disappointed in himself. He
Meet the 2021 Journal Star boys golfer of the year and the all-area team
Listing the tournaments Connor Hamm didn’t win during the 2021 high school boys golf season maybe easier than putting together the tally of his individual titles. Nevertheless, the Macomb senior took medalist honors 11 times including seven invitationals
Golf betting tips: Preview and best bets for the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba
Golf betting tips: World Wide Technology Championship 1pt e.w. Harold Varner III at 75/1 (Betfair, Paddy Power 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) 1pt e.w. Adam Hadwin at 100/1 (General 1/5 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) 1pt e.w. Chris Kirk at 125/1 (Betfair, Paddy Power 1/5
Desert Rose reflects on successful Pink October
The Desert Rose Golfing Society (DRGS) recently hosted our final 2021 Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Day, the JA The Resort Pro-Am, featuring Ladies European Tour players Kelsey MacDonald and Olivia Cowan. 36 players competed in nine teams in this 4-player Team
UAE’s No.1 golfer Ahmad Skaik to hit opening tee shot at Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
Ahmad Skaik, the UAE’s No.1 golfer, has been given the honour of hitting the opening tee shot at the prestigious Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship (AAC), which will be played at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club from November 3-6. This will not be the first time
Kansas men’s golf wins 4th straight stroke-play tourney with dominant showing in Maui
As if playing golf in Maui wasn’t reward enough, the Kansas men’s golf team made the long trip even more worth its while last week by winning a fourth consecutive stroke play tournament. This one the Jayhawks dominated. Kansas finished the
Collin Morikawa Career-Best No. 2 in World Rankings
Collin Morikawa reached a new career high by passing Ryder Cup partner Dustin Johnson for No. 2 in the Official World Golf
Sunny Hills girls golf captures Division 3 for first CIF championship
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber.�Subscribe now Sunny Hills’ girls golf team made history in impressive fashion Monday at the CIF-SS Division 3 championships in Ojai. The Lancers won the team tournament and crowned
HIGH SCHOOL GOLF: Central's Ohr, Congleton honored again
The postseason accolades continue to roll in for the Madison Central golf programs. On Monday, Tennye Ohr and Kyle Congelton were named Region 9 Coaches of the Year by the Kentucky Golf Coaches Association (KGCA) for the fourth-straight season. Ohr and
Everything you need to know about the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Dubai
Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club will play host to a plethora of the region's top amateur golfers over the coming days as the prestigous Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship makes its way into town from November 3-6. The 2020 AAC, which was due to be played at
High school golf: Bishop Verot, Gulf Coast boys win region titles; Naples finishes second
The Bishop Verot and Gulf Coast boys golf teams won the Class 1A-2 and 3A-2 regional tournaments, respectively, on Monday. Naples was second in 2A-4. ...
Knicks Go is early 5-2 favorite for Breeders' Cup Classic
Knicks Go is the early 5-2 favorite for the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic this weekend at Del Mar. ...