By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer A few days before Rory McIlroy returned to No. 1 in the world, he was asked if he could accept being No. 2 for the foreseeable future. The topic, of …
Ever since the PGA Tour announced its Player Impact Program (PIP) in 2021, it’s been a lightning rod of sorts. In an honest attempt to gain more traction for the game by rewarding its most buzzworthy …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer The appeal was an easier travel schedule with a chance to make more money from bigger purses. That’s why Peter Uihlein left the PGA Tour for Saudi-funded LIV Golf. It’s …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — Just about everyone was in the mood to celebrate except for Rory McIlroy. It had been eight years since McIlroy played the week before the Masters, …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy capped off his steady march back to No. 1 in the world on Sunday with an explosive burst of three birdies late in the …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy has reached the top of the world ranking eight times, and it’s still not enough. Even if the feeling is nothing new, the reward …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer RIDGELAND, S.C. (AP) — The PGA Tour will have a four-month stretch of 12 tournaments that are either majors or have $20 million purses in what figures to be a …
By Stephen Wade, AP Sports Writer INZAI CITY, Japan (AP) — It was worth the trip to Japan for Keegan Bradley, who won the Zozo Championship on Sunday with a final-round 2-under 68 to finish one …
Ask any coach and they will tell you, the key to success is building on a solid foundation of fundamentals. After rebranding as PGA Tour 2K, and launching a well-received offering in 2020, developer HB Studios …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer Dustin Johnson needed only six events to have a $30 million year, and he still has two events left with Saudi-funded LIV Golf. Even though he failed to finish in …
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tom Kim still didn’t have PGA Tour status two months ago. Now he’s a two-time winner being mentioned in the same space as Tiger Woods and is the highest-ranked Asian player in …
By Andrew Dampf, AP Sports Writer GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy (AP) — The biggest team event in golf is coming to Italy and the Ryder Cup’s organizing committee is concerned that the locals might miss the party. About 90% …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The day started out with memories of 2017 at Liberty National, where the Americans dominated so thoroughly they nearly clinched the Presidents Cup on Saturday. By …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer The end of next week is the deadline to fill the 20-man field for the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, and host Tiger Woods will be leaning on the …
By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The great disruption in golf is doing no favors to the Presidents Cup, which already struggles for an identity as a global competition owned and operated by one …
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Facts and figures for the 14th Presidents Cup matches: Teams: United States against an International team of players from everywhere but Europe. Dates: Sept. 22-25. Venue: Quail Hollow Club. Length: 7,047 yards. …
SUGAR GROVE, Ill. (AP) — British Open champion Cameron Smith made his decision to leave the PGA Tour for LIV Golf pay off Sunday when he closed with a 3-under 69 for a three-shot victory in …
In the months ahead, a judge will determine the merit of Patrick Reed’s $750 million extraordinary defamation lawsuit against Golf Channel and analyst Brandel Chamblee. Reed believes the PGA Tour and American media conspired to turn …
