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Rory McIlroy sees glass half-full with 4 wins. The US Open makes it feel half-empty: Analysis

Tied for the lead with three holes left in an exhausting season for Rory McIlroy, he launched a pitching wedge toward the 16th green in Dubai and barked out desperate instructions. “Go! Go! Go!" he urged the golf ball as it descended over the water .

Nov 19, 2024 6:58 AM Read more >

PGA Tour approves reduction to 100 players keeping cards off FedEx Cup list

The PGA Tour policy board approved eligibility changes Monday that eliminate 25 cards through the FedEx Cup in the first reduction of jobs since the all-exempt tour began in 1983.

Nov 18, 2024 5:42 PM Read more >

Trump thinks he can fix golf's mess. He starts by playing golf with PGA Tour commissioner

President-elect Donald Trump boasted during the campaign he would need about 15 minutes to get a deal done between the PGA Tour and the Saudi investors of LIV Golf.

Nov 18, 2024 10:42 AM Read more >

Canada's Savannah Grewal eager to improve after re-earning LPGA Tour card

Canada's Savannah Grewal has re-earned her LPGA Tour card for 2025 and will take plenty of lessons into her second season as a pro. Grewal, of Mississauga, Ont.

Nov 18, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

Rory McIlroy wins his 6th title as Europe's best. Nelly Korda wins her 7th LPGA title this year

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy capped off a tumultuous year by winning the World Tour Championship and his sixth title as Europe’s No. 1 player.

Nov 17, 2024 3:53 PM Read more >

Rafael Campos goes from new father to first-time PGA Tour winner with a victory in Bermuda

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) — Rafael Campos always dreamed of being a PGA Tour winner. He never could have imagined when it would happen and just how much it would mean.

Nov 17, 2024 3:43 PM Read more >

Nelly Korda rallies in Florida for her seventh LPGA win of the year

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Nelly Korda was back to competition for the first time in nearly two months and didn't miss a beat.

Nov 17, 2024 3:38 PM Read more >

Rory McIlroy ends his year with another win in Dubai and a 6th title as Europe's best

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy ended a tumultuous year packed with emotion on and off the golf course with a pair of trophies and plenty of tears.

Nov 17, 2024 8:08 AM Read more >

Nelly Korda recovers from a 6-shot deficit, cuts Charley Hull's lead to one in LPGA

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Nelly Korda holed two long birdie putts to start her recovery from a six-shot deficit to Charley Hull, cutting the lead down to one shot Saturday going into the final round of The Annika.

Nov 16, 2024 4:58 PM Read more >

New father Rafael Campos shares the lead in Bermuda Championship

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) — Rafael Campos celebrated the birth of his daughter Monday and was poised for another big moment.

Nov 16, 2024 4:18 PM Read more >