Top 50 at end of year looms and Oosthuizen needs a big week
December 6, 2022 GMTNASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Augusta National has not said if it intends to keep the same criteria for its field, which includes the top 50 in the world at the end of the year. Sometimes no news is good news, especially for a small group of LIV Golf players.
US Open to accept Mickelson and all eligible players
June 7, 2022 GMTPhil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson are welcome to play the U.S. Open next week under a USGA decision announced Tuesday that puts the open nature of the championship over a player's decision to play in a Saudi-funded rival league.
Na resigns as tour member after signing up for Saudi league
June 4, 2022 GMTDUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Kevin Na became the first player to publicly resign from the PGA Tour on Saturday, four days after the Saudi-financed LIV Golf Invitational listed him in the field for next week's debut of the new series.
Masters Tee Times
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The Latest: Kanaya wins in Match Play when Herbert 3-putts
March 25, 2022 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Latest on Match Play (all times local):
Conflicting events for golf at Pebble Beach and Saudi Arabia
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Big finish by Henley stakes him to 3-shot lead at Sony Open
January 15, 2022 GMTHONOLULU (AP) — Russell Henley set the target Friday in the Sony Open by making a 30-foot eagle putt to cap off a big finish, and nobody could catch him.
Nine years after Henley began his rookie season on the PGA Tour by winning the Sony Open, he played his final six holes in 6 under and posted a 7-under 63 for a three-shot lead over Haotong Li of China.
Defending champion Na with another 61 leads Sony Open
January 14, 2022 GMTHONOLULU (AP) — Kevin Na felt such great control Thursday in the Sony Open that he matched his career low with a 9-under 61 and still found reason to be slightly disappointed.
He had his sights on a sub-60 round, especially as the afternoon wind died, only to see three good birdie chances narrowly miss.
PGA Tour stays in Hawaii, Korn Ferry prepares for Bahamas
January 11, 2022 GMTPGA TOUR
Birdies galore for Kokrak and Na, LPGA awards 46 tour cards
December 12, 2021 GMTNAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Jason Kokrak and Kevin Na birdied 12 of their last 13 holes Sunday in fourballs and closed with a 12-under 60 to rally from at three-shot deficit and win the QBE Shootout.
Kokrak and Na were five shots behind after a bogey on the par-3 fifth hole when they ran off nine straight birdies, seven of them by Na.
Kokrak, Na birdie 12 of last 13 holes to win QBE Shootout
December 12, 2021 GMTNAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Jason Kokrak and Kevin Na birdied 12 of their last 13 holes Sunday in fourballs and closed with a 12-under 60 to rally from at three-shot deficit and win the QBE Shootout.
Kokrak and Na were five shots behind after a bogey on the par-3 fifth hole when they ran off nine straight birdies, seven of them by Na.
Aussie duo Leishman and Day take 3-shot lead in QBE Shootout
December 11, 2021 GMTNAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Marc Leishman holed out for eagle for the second straight day as he and Jason Day posted an 8-under 64 in the modified alternate shot format Saturday to build a three-shot lead in the QBE Shootout.
Day, Leishman lead Aussies to 1-shot lead at Tiburon
December 10, 2021 GMTNAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Jason Day and Marc Leishman had 12 birdies, two eagles and finished one shot short of the record for the scramble format, posting a 16-under 56 that gave the Australian duo a one-shot lead Friday in the QBE Shootout.
Rahm wins points-based best player award from PGA of America
September 7, 2021 GMTTurns out that birdie Jon Rahm made on the final hole of the Tour Championship earned him a trophy.
Rahm won the points-based player of the year award from the PGA of America, and it was that birdie putt on the 18th hole at East Lake that made the difference.
Kevin Kisner wins Wyndham in record-tying 6-man playoff
August 16, 2021 GMTGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Kisner birdied the second extra hole to win a record-tying six-man playoff at the Wyndham Championship on Sunday.
Kisner struck his approach to 3 feet on the 18th hole at Sedgefield and made the putt for his first PGA Tour victory since 2019 and fourth of his career.
Kevin Kisner wins 6-man playoff at Wyndham Championship
August 15, 2021 GMTGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Kevin Kisner finally broke his playoff drought to win the Wyndham Championship. He hopes the victory will help him achieve another milestone — representing the United States in the Ryder Cup.
Na cites travel restrictions in pulling out of British Open
July 8, 2021 GMTKevin Na has withdrawn from the British Open next week at Royal St. George's because of the international travel requirements getting to England.
He was replaced in the field by two-time major champion Martin Kaymer.
Garcia comes up aces on a frenetic Friday at Match Play
March 27, 2021 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Needing to win the final hole to advance, Bob MacIntrye drilled a driver to 3 feet of the cup on he 371-yard 18th hole...
Column: Lower scores just an example of golf evolving
January 19, 2021 GMTHONOLULU (AP) — Chris Kirk shot 65 four days in a row and it wasn't enough to win on the PGA Tour...
Putting carried Na to Greenbrier title
July 9, 2018 GMTWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. - To a man, PGA Tour players spoke of the firming up of the Old White TPC golf course Saturday at A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier as the rains and humidity that had settled into White Sulphur Springs early in the week faded.
Putting carried Na to Greenbrier title
July 9, 2018 GMTWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — To a man, PGA Tour players spoke of the firming up of the Old White TPC golf course Saturday at A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier as the rains and humidity that had settled into White Sulphur Springs early in the week faded.
Kraft, Varner III carry tie into final round
July 8, 2018 GMTWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The clouds, the rain and even the humidity were gone at the Old White TPC golf course, and suddenly warm, dry and fast conditions gave a negative connotation to "moving day" during Saturday's third round at A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier.
Incredible Chip Assists Na’s 62
May 25, 2018 GMTKevin Na chipped in from the rough more than 90 feet away for an incredible birdie to close out an 8-under 62 and take the first-round lead in the Fort Worth Invitational at Colonial on Thursday.
After Na's tee shot at the 399-yard ninth hole went into the rough to the right, his approach flew over the green and settled against a temporary grandstand.
US Open Tee Times
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Tom Oates: Whether players’ gripes had anything to do with it or not, U.S. Open officials trim grass on four holes
June 14, 2017 GMTERIN — Who says the United States Golf Association doesn’t have a heart?
It took one practice day for “fescue” to become a four-letter word at Erin Hills Golf Course, site of the 117th U.S. Open that starts Thursday, and one more day for the USGA to order the lengthy fescue that lines the fairways at the first-time U.S.