By Doug Ferguson, AP Golf Writer Tiger Woods was one college kid who got everyone’s attention on the PGA Tour. Retired commissioner Tim Finchem recalls being in the players’ dining room at Firestone during the old …
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 …
