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Villegas finishes strong to take 36-hole lead in Mexico

LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — Camilo Villegas birdied his final three holes Friday and carded an 8-under 64 that allowed him to emerge from the pack on another low day of scoring and build a two-shot lead going into the weekend at the World Wide Technolog

Nov 3, 2023 9:20 PM Read more >

Japanese golfers Shiho Kuwaki and Nasa Hataoka hold second-round lead in Japan Classic

OMITAMA, Japan (AP) — Japanese golfers Shiho Kuwaki and Nasa Hataoka shared the top of the leaderboard with a two-stroke lead after the second round of the LPGA's Japan Classic on Friday.

Nov 3, 2023 6:32 AM Read more >

Cameron Percy has blistering start and leads in Mexico with a 62

LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — Cameron Percy of Australia had only one birdie over his last five holes and still matched his best score on the PGA Tour, a 10-under 62 that gave him a two-shot lead Thursday in the World Wide Technology Championship.

Nov 2, 2023 7:52 PM Read more >

Masters champ Jon Rahm backs out of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's tech-driven TGL league

The tech-infused TGL golf league led by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy lost a marquee player Thursday when Masters champion Jon Rahm decided to remove himself from the 24-man roster.

Nov 2, 2023 11:39 AM Read more >

Akie Iwai of Japan leads LPGA's Japan Classic with an opening round 9-under 63.

OMITAMA, Japan (AP) — Akie Iwai of Japan shot a 9-under 63 on Thursday to lead the first round of the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic.

Nov 2, 2023 6:50 AM Read more >

Edmunds hot hatch comparison: Acura Integra Type S vs. VW Golf R

To the intrigue of many compact-car enthusiasts, Acura brought back its Integra nameplate for 2023 after a long hiatus.

Nov 1, 2023 4:30 AM Read more >

Justin Thomas to be part of Atlanta team in TGL. Annika Sorenstam now an Augusta member

This isn’t exactly an expansion draft, but Justin Thomas is the first player to join one of the six teams in the new TGL League. Thomas, a two-time PGA champion, is the first of four players to join Atlanta Drive Golf Club.

Oct 31, 2023 10:29 PM Read more >

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's TGL to feature 15-hole matches, overtime and lots of technology

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are bringing modern technology to the royal and ancient game with TGL, a team-based golf league played over 15 holes that combines an oversized simulator with actual shots to a tech-infused green that can change contours

Oct 31, 2023 2:52 PM Read more >

Column: Options abound for getting to the PGA Tour. LIV Golf offers a new wrinkle

Keita Nakajima took a break from staring at all the menu options in a coffee shop down the street from Royal Liverpool and began contemplating his next move in golf. More options. Nakajima, who broke Jon Rahm's record for most weeks (87) as the No.

Oct 31, 2023 11:23 AM Read more >

Boutier goes 9 playoff holes in Malaysia to get 4th LPGA title of the year

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Celine Boutier closed with an 8-under 64 and then had to go nine extra holes to outlast Atthaya Thitikul and win the Maybank Championship on Sunday for her fourth LPGA Tour title of the year.

Oct 29, 2023 12:25 PM Read more >