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High school biology teacher looks to make the most of his 'Tin Cup' moment at the US Open
Read full article: High school biology teacher looks to make the most of his 'Tin Cup' moment at the US OpenColin Prater feels a little like Kevin Costner’s character in “Tin Cup” this week — a relative unknown who suddenly finds himself on one of golf’s biggest stages at the U.S. Open.
Nick Dunlap becomes 1st amateur winner on PGA Tour since 1991 with victory at The American Express
Read full article: Nick Dunlap becomes 1st amateur winner on PGA Tour since 1991 with victory at The American ExpressNick Dunlap became the first amateur in 33 years to win on the PGA Tour, making a 6-foot par putt on the final hole for a one-shot victory over Christiaan Bezuidenhout at The American Express on Sunday.
Nick Dunlap shoots 60, takes 3-shot lead in search of PGA Tour's first amateur victory since 1991
Read full article: Nick Dunlap shoots 60, takes 3-shot lead in search of PGA Tour's first amateur victory since 1991University of Alabama sophomore Nick Dunlap has matched the lowest round by an amateur in PGA Tour history and surged into position for the first victory by a non-professional in 33 years.
Sam Burns shoots 61, leads The American Express with amateur Nick Dunlap in the hunt
Read full article: Sam Burns shoots 61, leads The American Express with amateur Nick Dunlap in the huntSam Burns fired a career-low 61 on Friday to take a one-shot lead over Michael Kim and a two-shot lead on amateur Nick Dunlap after two rounds at The American Express.
Wedding bells for Cantlay and alarm bells for the Americans after another Ryder Cup loss in Europe
Read full article: Wedding bells for Cantlay and alarm bells for the Americans after another Ryder Cup loss in EuropeThe United States never recovered from an opening-session sweep by Europe and were beaten 16 ½ to 11 ½ by a European team that got in front early at every opportunity and produced an array of shot-making that reverberated around the designed amphitheaters that so many holes resembled.
Best friends Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns again struggle together in Ryder Cup loss
Read full article: Best friends Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns again struggle together in Ryder Cup lossScottie Scheffler and Sam Burns are best friends away from the golf course but it's been a struggle when they play the sport together.
Live updates | McIlroy says Europeans won't be complacent after their 'amazing' Day 1 at Ryder Cup
Read full article: Live updates | McIlroy says Europeans won't be complacent after their 'amazing' Day 1 at Ryder CupRory McIlroy says the Europeans will not be complacent after their “amazing” Day 1 at the Ryder Cup.
Hatton turns air blue at the Ryder Cup ahead of partnership with fellow hothead Rahm
Read full article: Hatton turns air blue at the Ryder Cup ahead of partnership with fellow hothead RahmTyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm will play together for the European team in the first match of the morning foursomes at the Ryder Cup on Friday.
The Ryder Cup is finally here. US skipper Zach Johnson says it's time to let the thoroughbreds loose
Read full article: The Ryder Cup is finally here. US skipper Zach Johnson says it's time to let the thoroughbreds looseThe Ryder Cup is finally here and U.S. captain Zach Johnson says it's time to let the thoroughbreds run.
PGA Tour's 'Block party' moves to Colonial along with local favs Scheffler and Spieth
Read full article: PGA Tour's 'Block party' moves to Colonial along with local favs Scheffler and SpiethThe PGA Tour's “Block Party” is still going with Michael Block playing at Colonial after tying for 15th at last week's PGA Championship.
Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele hold on in New Orleans
Read full article: Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele hold on in New OrleansPatrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele held off Sam Burns and Billy Horschel by two strokes Sunday in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans to complete a record-setting, wire-to-wire victory.
Cantlay, Schauffele shatter 54-hole mark, take 5-shot lead
Read full article: Cantlay, Schauffele shatter 54-hole mark, take 5-shot leadPatrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele played the back nine in 8-under 28 and shot a 12-under 60 in best-ball play Saturday to shatter the Zurich Classic three-round record at 29 under and stretch their lead to five strokes.
Advice from Tiger Woods? It's not always forthcoming
Read full article: Advice from Tiger Woods? It's not always forthcomingIt’s been 25 years since Tiger Woods famously won the first of his five Masters titles, so it would seem only natural that other players seek his advice on how to play Augusta National.
Abraham Ancer of Mexico wins FedEx St Jude Invitational
Read full article: Abraham Ancer of Mexico wins FedEx St Jude InvitationalAbraham Ancer of Mexico won the FedEx St. Jude Invitational on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, beating Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama and Sam Burns with a 6-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole of a playoff.
Aussies Leishman and Smith win Zurich Classic in a playoff
Read full article: Aussies Leishman and Smith win Zurich Classic in a playoffCameron Smith and Marc Leishman outlasted Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel to win the Zurich Classic in a playoff that capped a tight and tense final round Sunday.
Homa gets another chance and wins hometown event at Riviera
Read full article: Homa gets another chance and wins hometown event at Riviera(AP Photo/Ryan Kang)LOS ANGELES – Winning at Riviera was always a dream for Max Homa since he first attended the PGA Tour event as a toddler. Homa missed a 3-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole for the win. 1 player in golf, started the final round two shots behind and in the final group. But it flipped on the crucial stretch of Riviera, the 12th through the 15th holes, four of the five toughest scoring holes in the final round. Needing a birdie on the final hole to join the playoff, he missed the fairway and went just over the green.
Sam Burns holds his own on a tough, windy day at Riviera
Read full article: Sam Burns holds his own on a tough, windy day at RivieraBurns went 31 consecutive holes with a bogey, a streak that ended on No. When the third round was halted by darkness, he made back-to-back bogeys that dropped him to 10-under par, two shots ahead of Matt Fitzpatrick. “Even the downwind holes weren’t that much easier because it was hard to stop it there on the green,” Burns said. “It’s a hard course with no wind,” Burns said. Fitzpatrick was at 3 under for the day through 17 holes, the low score of the round so far.
Sam Burns builds 5-shot lead at halfway point at Riviera
Read full article: Sam Burns builds 5-shot lead at halfway point at Riviera(AP Photo/Ryan Kang)LOS ANGELES – Sam Burns wanted to pay respect to tough Riviera by playing it safe. He chipped it about 10 feet short — anything too strong could lead to big trouble — and made the par putt. “Whenever we were kind of in a tricky spot, just kind of took what the golf course gave us,” Burns said. “I feel like I'm playing really well. “There's a lot of good players — really, really good players.
Great start and a better finish gives Burns lead at Riviera
Read full article: Great start and a better finish gives Burns lead at Riviera(AP Photo/Ryan Kang)LOS ANGELES – Sam Burns had the ideal start at Riviera. The 24-year-old Burns is still looking for his first PGA Tour victory. On one of the best courses of the year, against another stacked field, it was a good first step. “You can’t ask for a course in better shape,” said Johnson, who won two weeks ago in Saudi Arabia. The 72-hole record, 20-under 264 that Lanny Wadkins set in 1985, has stood the longest of any PGA Tour event.
Reed dodges controversy to share 54-hole lead at Farmers
Read full article: Reed dodges controversy to share 54-hole lead at Farmers(AP Photo/Gregory Bull)SAN DIEGO – Patrick Reed was involved in another rules controversy Saturday in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. Believing the ball didn't bounce, Reed picked it up to see if it was embedded before a rules official arrived. Reed told the official that no one in his group, as well as a nearby volunteer, saw it bounce. “At that point we go with what the rules official said and also with what the volunteers and what we see,” Reed said. Reed shared the lead with Alex Noren after the first round and was one shot off the lead after 36 holes.
Ortiz holds off Johnson, Matsuyama for 1st PGA Tour victory
Read full article: Ortiz holds off Johnson, Matsuyama for 1st PGA Tour victoryHOUSTON – Carlos Ortiz held off Dustin Johnson and Hideki Matsuyama by closing with a 5-under 65 to win the Houston Open on Sunday, becoming the first Mexican to win on the PGA Tour in 42 years. He had to settle for a two-putt birdie, and it held up when Johnson and Matsuyama narrowly missed birdie chances coming in. Needing two putts to win, the 29-year-old holed a 20-foot birdie putt for a two-shot victory. Ortiz held back tears as he waited for his playing partners to putt. The Houston Open was the first domestic PGA Tour event that allowed spectators, with 2,000 tickets sold daily.
Jason Day in contention in Houston Open on eve of Masters
Read full article: Jason Day in contention in Houston Open on eve of MastersCarlos Ortiz tees off on the 10th hole during the second round of the Houston Open golf tournament Friday, Nov, 6, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)HOUSTON – Jason Day was back in contention on the eve of the Masters after two eventful days alongside Phil Mickelson. “He kind of left himself in some pretty tough positions and you’re just struggling the whole day,” Day said. The 12-time PGA Tour winner returned the next week at Sherwood to tie for 60th, and took last week off. “I think that was really helpful to learn that.”Carlos Ortiz of Mexico had a 68 to match Day at 5 under.
Morikawa builds big lead at Muirfield Village before storms
Read full article: Morikawa builds big lead at Muirfield Village before storms(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)DUBLIN, Ohio Among the lessons Collin Morikawa took away from missing his first cut as a pro was that his reliable cut shot had left him. He found at it Muirfield Village, and suddenly looks as though he'll be tough to catch at the Workday Charity Open. Morikawa ran off four straight birdies after making the turn Friday, finished with another birdie and shot 6-under 66 to build a six-shot lead when thunderstorms arrived in Ohio. I had heard from a lot of people before, this course was going to suit a left-to-right shot, anyway, Morikawa said. I think sometimes when something really doesnt go your way, like missing a cut, it just stands out a little more, he said.