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2026-06-08 01:20:06

Poston rallies to win Memorial in playoff thriller

J.T. Poston birdied the 18th to force a playoff with Ryan Gerard at the Memorial, then won on the second extra hole when Gerard missed a 6-foot par putt, securing his biggest career victory. read more

2026-06-03 15:40:03

Scheffler eyes Grand Slam with Shinnecock scouting

Scottie Scheffler scouted Shinnecock Hills for the U.S. Open while seeking a third straight Memorial win. He noted generous fairways but extremely difficult greens and penal rough. Rory McIlroy also played the course, warning that even slight misses bring trouble. read more

2026-05-31 23:20:02

Boutier Rallies From Four Down to Win ShopRite LPGA

Celine Boutier rallied from a four-shot deficit to win the ShopRite LPGA with a 5-under 66, securing a one-shot victory over Arpichaya Yubol. It was her seventh career LPGA title and first this year. read more

2026-05-29 14:00:41

Casey Martin battles new pain after landmark amputation

Casey Martin, who won a Supreme Court case to use a golf cart, had his leg amputated in 2021. Now coaching Oregon, he faces new pain and hasn't played 18 holes in two years, grieving the sport he fought to play. read more

2026-05-19 15:40:36

Rai Wins First Major in PGA Championship Upset

Aaron Rai won the 108th PGA Championship by three strokes, becoming the first English-born winner in over a century. Scottie Scheffler struggled with putting, Bryson DeChambeau missed another cut, and attention turns to the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. read more

2026-05-19 02:10:03

Garrick Higgo Fires Caddie Over Costly PGA Penalty

Garrick Higgo split with caddie Austin Gaugert after a two-shot penalty for being one minute late to his PGA Championship tee time. He missed the cut by one shot. Nick Cavendish-Pell will caddie at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. read more

2026-05-17 23:30:38

Lottie Woad Wins Queen City Championship by Two

Lottie Woad won the Kroger Queen City Championship by two strokes, closing with a 1-under 69. The 22-year-old English player finished at 12-under 268, holding off Haeran Ryu for her second LPGA Tour victory. read more

2026-05-17 00:00:44

Smalley Leads Chaotic PGA Championship by Two

Alex Smalley leads PGA Championship by two shots after a 2-under 68, with six birdies in 10 holes. A seven-way tie occurred before his kick. Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, and others lurk close. Fourteen players shared the lead Saturday. read more

2026-05-16 00:50:03

Smalley and McNealy Lead Crowded PGA Championship

Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy share the PGA Championship lead at 4-under 136, the highest 36-hole score to lead since 2012. A tight leaderboard leaves hope for many, including Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, just five shots back. read more

2026-05-11 02:10:06

PGA Championship preview: Scheffler defends at Aronimink

The 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink features Scottie Scheffler defending against Rory McIlroy and LIV Golf players. Cameron Young and Matt Fitzpatrick are top contenders. Eleven LIV players, including Bryson DeChambeau, compete amid uncertain league future. read more

2026-05-10 17:10:42

South African Golfer Nearly Matches Tiger Woods Record

Yurav Premlall, ranked 598th, won the Catalunya Championship by 14 shots, just one shy of Tiger Woods’ record. The 22-year-old South African shot 28-under par with 33 birdies, securing his first DP World Tour victory after missing four cuts this season. read more

2026-05-03 22:50:06

Young dominates Cadillac Championship, wins by six strokes

Cameron Young won the Cadillac Championship wire-to-wire by six strokes, finishing at 19-under after a 68. He self-assessed a penalty on the second hole, remained unflappable, and earned $3.6 million, beating world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. read more

2026-05-03 00:50:03

Furyk Names Leonard, Cink as 2027 Ryder Cup Assistants

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk named Justin Leonard and Stewart Cink as assistant captains for 2027 at Adare Manor. Leonard, a first-time assistant, was Furyk's right hand at the 2024 Presidents Cup. Cink served under Zach Johnson in 2023. Europe has won the last two Cups. read more

2026-04-24 15:30:04

Furyk Named US Ryder Cup Captain After Woods Withdraws

Jim Furyk will captain the 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup team after Tiger Woods withdrew due to a DUI arrest. Furyk, previously 2018 captain, aims to end Europe's dominance. He's the fourth U.S. captain to serve twice since 1979. read more

2026-04-20 03:40:04

Greens LA Championship Three-Peat Sealed in Playoff

Hannah Green won the JM Eagle LA Championship in a playoff for her third title in four years. She overcame a six-shot deficit with a back-nine surge to tie, then made a 12-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole. read more

2026-04-20 00:10:09

Fitzpatrick Topples Scheffler in RBC Heritage Playoff

Matt Fitzpatrick defeats world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in a playoff to win the RBC Heritage. He birdied the first extra hole after Scheffler’s late rally forced overtime. This marks Fitzpatrick’s second victory at Harbour Town. read more

2026-04-14 20:10:41

McIlroy Masters Repeat Fuels Historic Major Chase

Rory McIlroy wins back-to-back Masters, sparking questions about his future major pursuit. Analysts discuss his evolving preparation and the season's remaining storylines, including contenders like Scheffler and disappointments like Rahm. read more

2026-04-13 00:10:09

McIlroy Makes Masters History With Repeat Win

Rory McIlroy wins his second consecutive Masters, becoming the first back-to-back champion since Tiger Woods. He overcame a third-round stumble and a dramatic bogey on the 18th to secure his seventh major title by one stroke. read more

2026-04-12 02:10:08

Masters Saturday Sets Stage for Epic Finale

A record-low average score of 70.63 set a wild Masters Saturday. Shane Lowry's ace highlighted the charge, leaving a dozen players within six shots. The stage is set for a dramatic, wide-open final round. read more

2026-04-12 01:10:11

Historic Masters Charge Sets Up Sunday Showdown

Cameron Young surged with a 65 to tie Rory McIlroy for the Masters lead after McIlroy's third-round struggles. A record six-shot lead vanished, setting up a wide-open final round with several contenders close behind. read more

2026-04-11 23:10:04

Schefflers 65 Ignites Masters Charge

Scottie Scheffler shot a bogey-free 65, his Masters career-low, to climb back into contention. He trails Rory McIlroy by five strokes heading into the final round, aiming for a third green jacket after a strong rebound from Friday's over-par score. read more

2026-04-11 21:10:10

Lowrys Historic Second Masters Ace

Shane Lowry made Masters history with a hole-in-one on the sixth hole, becoming the first golfer with multiple aces at Augusta National. This was his second ace in consecutive events, moving him into a tie for third. read more

2026-04-10 01:10:07

McIlroy Leads Stacked Masters on Brutal Augusta

Rory McIlroy shares the Masters lead after a 5-under 67, crediting confidence from his 2025 win. The firm, fast Augusta course challenges contenders. Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau had disappointing opening rounds, falling well behind. read more

2026-04-08 01:20:09

PGA Tour Regains Dominance Over LIV Golf

Three years after LIV Golf's disruptive emergence, the PGA Tour has regained dominance with better competition and ratings. LIV persists globally but no longer threatens the PGA's existence, as players return and public interest in its format wanes. read more

2026-03-30 03:20:05

Kim Stuns Korda Again, Wins Ford Championship

Hyo Joo Kim defeated Nelly Korda for the second consecutive week, winning the LPGA Ford Championship by two shots. Kim secured back-to-back victories for the first time in her career, finishing at 28-under 260 despite a late double bogey. read more

2026-03-29 17:00:07

Fitzpatricks Stunning Rally Wins Indian Open

Alex Fitzpatrick rallied from six shots down, carding seven birdies to win the Indian Open. This marks his first DP World Tour victory, joining brother Matt as a winner and creating a historic consecutive-week sibling triumph. read more

2026-03-23 20:40:12

Underdog Jupiter Battles LA for TGL Title

The TGL SoFi Cup finals feature No. 2 LA Golf Club versus No. 4 Jupiter Links GC in a best-of-three series starting Monday. Jupiter, once called the "Bad News Bears" by Tiger Woods, stunned the top seed. LA rallied from a deficit to advance. read more

2026-03-23 03:30:44

Kim Outlasts Korda for Founders Cup Win

Hyo Joo Kim won the LPGA Fortinet Founders Cup wire-to-wire, holding off Nelly Korda by one shot. The South Korean player, who also won the event in 2015, secured her eighth LPGA Tour victory with key par saves on the back nine. read more

2026-03-17 16:20:10

TGL Playoffs: Semifinals Set to Crown Champion

The 2026 TGL playoffs begin Tuesday with two semifinals. Defending champion Atlanta Drive faces Los Angeles GC, while top-seeded Boston Common plays Jupiter Links. The winners advance to a best-of-three finals series on March 23-24. read more

2026-03-16 15:30:20

Youngs Dramatic Players Championship Triumph

Cameron Young clinched his second PGA Tour victory with a dramatic late surge at the 2026 Players Championship, overtaking Matt Fitzpatrick on the final holes. Rookie Sudarshan Yellamaraju impressed with a T-5 finish, while Ludvig Åberg faltered after leading. read more

2026-03-15 23:00:41

Youngs Dramatic Final-Hole Victory Seals Players Championship

Cameron Young birdied the 17th and parred the 18th to win the Players Championship by one stroke over Matt Fitzpatrick, who bogeyed the final hole. Young secured his first PGA Tour victory since 2025 with a dramatic finish. read more

2026-03-14 20:20:10

Schefflers Bogey-Free 67 Signals Return to Form

Scottie Scheffler rebounded with a bogey-free 5-under 67 at The Players Championship, moving to 4 under. He credited practice and a driver switch for improved accuracy. Despite being eight strokes behind leader Ludvig Åberg, his attitude remains positive. read more

2026-03-13 01:10:05

McIlroy Blames Rust, Not Injury, for Slow Start

Rory McIlroy shot a 2-over 74 in his Players Championship first round, citing rust over his recent back injury. The defending champion struggled with accuracy and sits seven shots back, but remains hopeful for the weekend. read more

2026-03-10 04:20:11

Gary Woodland Reveals PTSD Battle After Brain Surgery

Gary Woodland reveals his battle with PTSD following 2023 brain surgery. The golfer says he can no longer hide his struggle, describing emotional breakdowns on the course. He continues to play, focusing on recovery and his PGA Tour dreams. read more

2026-03-09 16:40:12

Scheffler Eyes Historic Third Players Championship Win

The 2026 Players Championship begins Thursday with a $25M purse. Defending champion Rory McIlroy seeks a third win, while world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler aims for a historic third title. The event also features PGA Tour future announcements. read more

2026-03-06 00:30:50

Golfs Mental Toll: Lis Fury, Lowrys Pain

Shane Lowry's difficult day continued with a bogey finish at Bay Hill. Meanwhile, Li Haotong's poor round included club-breaking anger and swearing at a heckler, drawing criticism for his conduct on the PGA Tour. read more

2026-03-02 00:40:05

Echavarria Wins as Lowry Collapses

Nico Echavarria won the Cognizant Classic after Shane Lowry's late collapse. Echavarria's bogey-free weekend and a key birdie on 17 secured his third PGA Tour victory, a Masters invite, and a $1.728 million prize. read more

2026-03-01 23:00:36

Green Edges Kim to Win Singapore Again

Hannah Green won the HSBC Women's World Championship in Singapore, her second title there. She held off Auston Kim by one stroke with a 14-under total. Minjee Lee finished tied for third after an even final round. read more

2026-03-01 20:40:13

Jarvis Wins South African Open, Earns Masters Invitation

Casey Jarvis won the South African Open with a 3-under 67, securing his second straight DP World Tour victory. The win earns him his first Masters invitation and a spot in The Open Championship, fulfilling a lifelong dream. read more