Rahm, McIlroy, Scheffler resume battle for No. 1 at Bay Hill
March 1, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler returned to No. 1 in the world by winning in Phoenix with Jon Rahm on his heels. A week later, Rahm was back to No. 1 by winning at Riviera in a tense battle with Max Homa.
Woods, McIlroy break ground on high-tech golf league site
February 21, 2023 GMTPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy put the silver-plated shovels into a pile of dirt and left sizable divots.
With that, their high-tech golf league got a bit closer to launch.
Rahm holds on to win at Riviera and return to No. 1 in world
February 20, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Jon Rahm is playing at such a high level he felt he didn't need the Official World Golf Ranking to tell him he was the No. 1 player in golf.
Rahm earned another trophy Sunday in the Genesis Invitational, his fifth in his last nine tournaments worldwide, and this was a big one.
Rahm wins at Riviera; Langer ties Irwin’s victory record
February 20, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Jon Rahm returned to No. 1 in the world Sunday by winning the Genesis Invitational with a performance that left no doubt who’s playing the best golf.
Caught in a battle with hometown favorite Max Homa at Riviera, Rahm delivered two big moments with a 45-foot birdie putt from the fringe on the par-3 14th and then a tee shot to 2 feet for birdie on the par-3 16th.
Rahm limits mistakes to take Riviera lead as Tigers posts 67
February 19, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Jon Rahm has a game for wherever he plays, whether it's Spain or Dubai, Hawaii or California. That's what makes the final round at Riviera so daunting for the few people left who have a chance to catch him.
Homa feeling at home and leads at Riviera as Tiger makes cut
February 18, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Homa in the lead at his hometown PGA Tour event used to give him chills. Now he's playing so well it almost feels normal.
Homa, a winner last month down the coast at Torrey Pines, ran off three birdies around the turn at Riviera and tossed in a few big par saves Friday for a 3-under 68, giving him a one-shot lead over Jon Rahm, Keith Mitchell and Lee Hodges at the Genesis Invitational.
Tiger opens with 69 at Riviera, trails Homa, Mitchell by 5
February 17, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The scene was similar to the last time Tiger Woods played against the world's best. Fans packed onto every balcony on every level of the Riviera clubhouse Thursday, all of them straining for a rare sight of golf's biggest star.
Column: Bringing together the best should include the rest
February 14, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Tiger Woods is back among the modern stars in the game, this time with his golf clubs, still wearing more than one hat.
He is a player at the Genesis Invitational. It already has the strongest field of the year, but Woods brings a buzz that only he can generate.
Homa good at golf, good talking about it during CBS telecast
January 31, 2023 GMTPEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (AP) — “Max, can you hear me?”
Lead analyst Trevor Immelman was in the broadcast booth talking to Max Homa, who had just hit his drive on the par-5 13th at Torrey Pines. Homa was listening through an earbud.
Pebble Beach and Saudi International again share top billing
January 31, 2023 GMTPGA TOUR
Max Homa comes from 5 back to win Farmers Open by 2 strokes
January 29, 2023 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Max Homa did what his beloved Los Angeles Dodgers couldn't do in October — win in San Diego.
The L.A.-area native came from five shots off the lead to win the Farmers Insurance Open by two strokes over Keegan Bradley on Saturday at Torrey Pines, where Jon Rahm imploded early and missed a shot at winning his third straight start and moving to No.
Maui musings: Golf a learning curve for some players’ ’wives
January 7, 2023 GMTKAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — They had been dating for three months when Jon Rahm's wife attended her first golf tournament. He was a senior at Arizona State and had already won the Ben Hogan Award as the nation's best college player.
Max Homa can enjoy time away with a rock-solid foundation
December 13, 2022 GMTHal Sutton once went into a slump so severe he was embarrassed to be on the range next to the best players. When he finally got back on track, there was a time he was worried about leaving his clubs in the closet for too long in case his game left him.
Hoffman, Palmer lead QBE Shootout with a 56 in a scramble
December 9, 2022 GMTNAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Charley Hoffman and Ryan Palmer are making their 10th appearance in the QBE Shootout. Friday was their first time as partners, and they posted a 16-under 56 in a scramble format for a two-shot lead.
Max Homa part of an elite field and he’s getting used to it
November 30, 2022 GMTNASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Max Homa arrived long before his plane touched down in the Bahamas to face an elite field of 20 players, all of them the core of the PGA Tour and European tour after defections to Saudi-funded LIV Golf.
PGA Tour returns to Japan, LIV Golf heads to Saudi Arabia
October 11, 2022 GMTPGA TOUR
Tom Hoge rides a pair of eagles to 63, Las Vegas lead
October 7, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Tom Hoge wanted to be sure to take advantage of pristine conditions Thursday morning in Las Vegas. He did more than he expected, making two eagles on his way to an 8-under 63 for a one-shot lead in the Shriners Children's Open.
PGA Tour to Las Vegas, LIV Golf heads overseas to Bangkok
October 4, 2022 GMTPGA TOUR
Presidents Cup stays with US, Thitikul wins 2nd LPGA title
September 26, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Spieth capped off a perfect week at the Presidents Cup and the Americans made it nine straight victories against an International team depleted by defections to Saudi-funded LIV Golf.
Final day of the Presidents Cup at a glance
September 26, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — THE SCORE: United States 17 1/2, International 12 1/2
THE STREAK: The Americans won the Presidents Cup for the ninth straight time and are 8-0 in home matches.
THE STAR: Jordan Spieth became the sixth player to go 5-0 in his Presidents Cup matches.
A look at Day 2 from the Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow
September 24, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A brief look at Friday's fourballs matches from the Presidents Cup:
THE SCORE: United States leads 8-2.
THE SESSION: The Americans won the fourballs session 4-1, with the International team failing to win a single match (two ties).
Homa’s heroics turn close day into US rout in Presidents Cup
September 24, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Max Homa never felt more energized over a big putt on a Friday, perhaps because he never had so many people who shared in the celebration.
This is why making the Presidents Cup was the top of his wish list this year, and his latest afternoon heroics at Quail Hollow exceeded expectations.
Fiery Horschel thrives in first Presidents Cup match for US
September 24, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Billy Horschel raced over to Max Homa on the 18th green and chest-bumped his playing partner after Homa’s birdie putt gave the United States a 1-up victory over the International team at the Presidents Cup and a commanding 8-2 lead after the second day of play.
A look at Day 1 at the Presidents Cup
September 23, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A brief look at the first day of matches from the Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club.
THE SCORE: United States 4, International 1.
UNDEFEATED: Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele improved to 5-0 in foursomes at Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup matches.
Newcomers Young, Homa help US take Presidents Cup lead
September 23, 2022 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cameron Young didn’t flinch in his first Presidents Cup.
Neither did Max Homa.
They are among the new blood on the United States team and they made the most of their opportunities on Thursday in alternate-shot play, earning points to help the Americans take a 4-1 lead over the International team at Quail Hollow.
Homa chips in, wins in Napa after Willett’s shocking 3-putt
September 19, 2022 GMTNAPA, Calif. (AP) — Max Homa knew he had no choice but to go for it on the par-5 18th hole if he wanted to defend his title at the Fortinet Championship. Trailing Danny Willett by a shot, he went for the green in two but ended up in a tough spot in a bunker short of the green.
Homa a surprise winner in Napa, Smith gets 1st LIV Golf win
September 19, 2022 GMTNAPA, Calif. (AP) — Max Homa chipped in from nearly 33 feet for birdie on the closing hole, then watched as Danny Willett shockingly three-putted from inside 4 feet on Sunday to give Homa his second straight title at the Fortinet Championship.
Defending champ Max Homa, Danny Willett share lead in Napa
September 17, 2022 GMTNAPA, Calif. (AP) — Max Homa moved into position to defend his title at the Fortinet Championship, shooting a 5-under 67 on Friday to share the 36-hole lead with Danny Willett at the PGA Tour’s season opener.
Fowler begins with new caddie, coach and early 67 in Napa
September 16, 2022 GMTNAPA, Calif. (AP) — Rickie Fowler began his 15th professional season Thursday. From clubs to coach to caddie, just about everything is new for the five-time PGA Tour winner.
Fowler, whose last victory was the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open, enjoyed immediate success.
Horschel, Homa among 6 players added to Presidents Cup team
September 7, 2022 GMTBilly Horschel finally made a U.S. team as one of six players added Wednesday to a stacked American team that will try to win the Presidents Cup for the ninth straight time.
Captain Davis Love III took two other newcomers to team competition with Max Homa, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour last season and Cameron Young, a 25-year-old who nearly won two majors as a rookie.
Dry conditions on course lead to slow play at British Open
July 14, 2022 GMTST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — The dry conditions at the British Open turned a beautiful day for golf into a long, long slog for many of the players.
The moderate temperature and average wind Thursday on the east coast of Scotland combined to make the fairways lightning fast, which in turn made play ploddingly slow.
Homa’s love of the links takes him to 2 courses in one day
July 9, 2022 GMTNORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — Max Homa can’t get enough of links golf, especially when it comes to North Berwick.
Never mind that the four-time PGA Tour winner had to grind his way through 18 holes in the wind to make the cut in the Scottish Open.
Homa gets another win at Wells Fargo on different course
May 8, 2022 GMTPOTOMAC, Md. (AP) — Max Homa played solid, steady golf during a week of cold, wet conditions and a back-and-forth Sunday duel with Keegan Bradley, closing with a 2-under 68 for a two-shot victory in the Wells Fargo Championship.
Homa steady in Sunday duel, gets 4th tour win at Wells Fargo
May 8, 2022 GMTPOTOMAC, Md. (AP) — Max Homa kept hearing from his coach, caddie and other supporters that he needed to carry himself with more confidence, an attitude befitting a multiple PGA Tour winner.
With his fourth win overall, third in 15 months and second since he gave up his popular podcast to focus on his career and mental health, the 31-year-old is starting to believe.
Bradley goes low in mud again, leads Wells Fargo by 2
May 7, 2022 GMTPOTOMAC, Md. (AP) — Keegan Bradley did nothing special on the only easy scoring day this week at the Wells Fargo Championship, opening with an even-par 70 that left him around the cut line.
Since the conditions got tougher, Bradley has been the best player at TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm.
Max Homa on life, golf after podcasting: ‘So far, so good’
May 5, 2022 GMTPOTOMAC, Md. (AP) — If Max Homa still had a podcast, he would tell his listeners that everything is fine, thanks for asking.
Homa, the son of a Hollywood acting coach and a three-time winner on the PGA Tour, has strong instincts about fan engagement.
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A day of big comebacks and early elimination at Match Play
March 25, 2022 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The format is fickle enough even before that notorious Texas wind arrived. Kevin Kisner, Mackenzie Hughes and even Sergio Garcia showed how quickly fortunes can change Thursday in the Dell Technologies Match Play.
A mini-major at Riviera with 10 of top 10 players in world
February 15, 2022 GMTPGA TOUR
Golf goes to Netflix and it has competition from tennis
January 18, 2022 GMTHONOLULU (AP) — Formula One racing got a huge boost in interest in North America through the Netflix series “Drive to Survive.”
Netflix now is expanding to a documentary series on golf, with the PGA Tour and the organizers of the four major championships granting access for a behind-the-scenes look.
Back to playing for self, PGA Tour resumes in Mississippi
September 28, 2021 GMTPGA TOUR
Max Homa rallies to win Fortinet Championship at Silverado
September 20, 2021 GMTNAPA, Calif. (AP) — Max Homa’s decision to give up his popular and often comical golf podcast to concentrate on his game already is paying off.
Homa holed out from the rough from 95 yards for eagle on the par-4 12th to start a back-nine comeback and added three birdies for a 7-under 65 and a one-stroke victory Sunday in the season-opening Fortinet Championship.
Homa wins at Silverado; Ko returns to take Portland title
September 20, 2021 GMTNAPA, Calif. (AP) — Max Homa holed out from the rough from 95 yards for eagle on the par-4 12th to start a back-nine comeback and added three birdies for a 7-under 65 and a one-stroke victory Sunday in the season-opening Fortinet Championship.
Knous, McNealy share lead at Fortinet Championship
September 19, 2021 GMTNAPA, Calif. (AP) — Jim Knous shot a 7-under 65 on Saturday for a share of the lead with Maverick McNealy after three rounds in the Fortinet Championship.
Knous had eight birdies, five on the front nine, then held on after a bogey on No.
Niemann, Lewis share 36-hole lead at Rocket Mortgage Classic
July 3, 2021 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Phil Mickelson created a buzz at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, flip-flopping on his plans to return, and Bryson DeChambeau left lingering questions about parting ways with his caddie.
A glance at the second round of the US Open
June 19, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — LEADING: Russell Henley and 48-year-old Richard Brand, both at 5 under 137.
JUST BEHIND: Louis Oosthuizen and Matthew Wolff, a shot back at 138. Bubba Watson and Jon Rahm were at 3-under 139.
Chambers Bay back in USGA rotation; Open may remain elusive
May 26, 2021 GMTUNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. (AP) — After teaming with his playing partner to shoot 67 on a cloudy afternoon, Joe Greiner praised the golf course he spent five hours traversing. He loved the setting, loved the variety and was especially complimentary of the greens.
Burns struggles to keep share of Tampa lead with Bradley
May 1, 2021 GMTPALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Keegan Bradley hit one of his worst shots of the round and it led to eagle...
Bradley ends with eagle and ties Burns for Innisbrook lead
May 1, 2021 GMTPALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) — Sam Burns kept piling up birdies Friday, turning a solid start into a great round of 8-under 63 for a share of the lead in the Valspar Championship...
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...
Sam Burns holds his own on a tough, windy day at Riviera
February 21, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Sam Burns watched his five-shot lead shrink to two in a matter of two holes late Saturday afternoon at Riviera, reason to feel discouraged until realizing no one had it any easier at the Genesis Invitational...