Kitayama holds onto Bay Hill lead over Scheffler, Hovland
March 5, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Kurt Kitayama had to leave home to find his way in golf by playing circuits in Europe, Australia and Asia, all for a chance to get to the highest level. Along with three worldwide titles, he learned how to battle.
Hovland hangs on to become repeat winner of World Challenge
December 4, 2022 GMTNASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Viktor Hovland led by four shots at the turn. No one got closer to him than two shots during the final nine holes at the Hero World Challenge.
Hovland wins again in Bahamas, Meronk wins in Australia
December 4, 2022 GMTNASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Viktor Hovland won the Hero World Challenge with more excitement than he needed Sunday, clinching it with a 20-foot bogey putt on the final hole for a 3-under 69 to join tournament host Tiger Woods as the only back-to-back winners.
Hovland has 64 in the sun and mud of Bahamas for 3-shot lead
December 3, 2022 GMTNASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — The warm sun in the Bahamas brought out plenty of mud on the rain-soaked fairways and created some wild shots for just about everyone but Viktor Hovland. He made 10 birdies Saturday to build a three-shot lead in the Hero World Challenge.
Scheffler makes a late bid to return to No. 1 in the world
December 2, 2022 GMTNASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — The degree Masters champion Scottie Scheffler earned from the McCombs School of Business at Texas did not equip him with the skills to figure out the new formula for the Official World Golf Ranking.
Tiger replacement Sepp Straka shares lead in the Bahamas
December 1, 2022 GMTNASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Sepp Straka was home in Alabama preparing for a big week of golf matches at his club, a friend's wedding and the SEC Championship game. And then Tiger Woods couldn't play in the Bahamas because of a foot injury, and Straka had a change in plans.
Will Gordon opens with 62 in Mayakoba, Scheffler 3 behind
November 3, 2022 GMTPLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (AP) — Will Gordon was frustrated with the way he finished last week in Bermuda. He had no complaints about his start Thursday at Mayakoba.
Gordon ran off four straight birdies to start the back nine on the El Camaleon course and finished with a 9-under 62 to take a one-shot lead over Russell Henley in the World Wide Technology Championship.
PGA Tour heads to Mexico, LPGA Tour caps Asia swing in Japan
November 1, 2022 GMTPGA TOUR
LIV Golf players should get ranking points, Matsuyama says
October 11, 2022 GMTINZAI CITY, Japan (AP) — The players who left to compete in the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series should be entitled to earn ranking points, former Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama said Tuesday.
Speaking at the Zozo Championship, which opens Thursday, Matsuyama called the ranking-points question ”difficult” and didn't offer any details, solutions or clarifications.
Rory McIlroy, LIV golfers in sight of leaders at Wentworth
September 10, 2022 GMTVIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — A truncated tournament could pave the way for a thrilling finish to the BMW PGA Championship, with the top 10 players separated by two shots heading into Sunday's final round.
Play suspended in 1st round at Wentworth after queen’s death
September 9, 2022 GMTVIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) — Play was suspended late in the first round of the BMW PGA Championship on the European tour on Thursday following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96.
Justin Suh finally makes his way onto the PGA Tour
September 6, 2022 GMTJustin Suh was part of four college stars at the Travelers Championship in 2019, all playing on exemptions with big expectations.
Matthew Wolff won two weeks later in Minnesota. Collin Morikawa won two weeks after that at the Barracuda Championship.
Birdies dry up for Hovland in final round of British Open
July 17, 2022 GMTST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — The birdies that flowed so freely for Viktor Hovland over the first three days of the British Open dried up in the final round.
The 24-year-old Norwegian managed only one birdie on the Old Course on Sunday, when he started in a tie for the lead with Rory McIlroy.
British Open at a glance
July 17, 2022 GMTST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — A brief look at the final round Sunday of the British Open at St. Andrews:
VICTOR: Cameron Smith closed with an 8-under 64 for a one-shot victory and his first major.
British Open at a glance
July 16, 2022 GMTST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — A brief look at the third round Saturday of the British Open at St. Andrews (all times EDT):
LEADING: Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland each with 6-under 66 to share the lead at 16-under 200.
Scheffler rues unlucky roll on back 9 at British Open
July 16, 2022 GMTST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — One unlucky roll on the back nine cost Scottie Scheffler a couple of strokes and plenty of momentum.
The Masters champion started the day five strokes behind Cameron Smith at the British Open.
British Open’s key hole from third round at St. Andrews
July 16, 2022 GMTST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — The key hole Saturday in the British Open at St. Andrews:
McIlroy, Hovland avoid blunders to share British Open lead
July 16, 2022 GMTST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Cheers from every corner of the Old Course that belonged to Tiger Woods for two days at St. Andrews switched over to Rory McIlroy in the British Open, and he certainly did his part to give them what came to see Saturday.
British Open | Smith drops 4 off lead after tough 3rd round
July 16, 2022 GMTST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — The Latest on the British Open (all times local):
British Open at a glance
July 15, 2022 GMTST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — A brief look at the second round Friday of the British Open at St. Andrews (all times EDT):
LEADING: Cameron Smith shot an 8-under 64 for a two-shot lead.
TRAILING: First-round leader Cameron Young shot 69.
Column: Best to never win major label starting much earlier
May 17, 2022 GMTTULSA, Okla. (AP) — Jerry Barber holds a distinct place in history at the PGA Championship. He was 45 when he won an 18-hole playoff at Olympia Fields to become the oldest first-time winner of a major.
PGA shaping up as much different from previous 4 in Tulsa
May 16, 2022 GMTTULSA, Okla. (AP) — Inside the clubhouse at Southern Hills is a sign that proudly signals its heritage with the phrase, “First to Five.” No other course has hosted the PGA Championship as many times.
Hovland holds his ground in dispute over Berger drop
March 15, 2022 GMTPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Some of the biggest drama Monday at The Players Championship unfolded on the 16th hole, except it had nothing to do with the outcome.
Daniel Berger was 234 yards out on the par 5 when his fairway metal went right into the water, and he knew it when it was in flight.
Scheffler wins at Bay Hill; Ko takes her LPGA season debut
March 7, 2022 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler played the kind of golf that wins a traditional U.S. Open, and that’s what the Arnold Palmer Invitational felt like Sunday at Bay Hill.
In another final round that featured some of the toughest scoring conditions in four decades, Scheffler made key putts to save two unlikely pars, followed with a pair of lag putts and closed with an even-par 72 for a one-shot victory.
Hovland with 2-shot lead at Bay Hill as McIlroy falters late
March 5, 2022 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Viktor Hovland had the lowest round of the day with a 6-under 66 and is off to another great start at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. This time, he has a good idea what to expect on the weekend at Bay Hill.
Niemann stays on top as the major champs can’t keep up in LA
February 20, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The tee shot was close to perfect, staying on the 10th green at Riviera and just left of the flag for the longest time until it trickled off the back. Joaquin Niemann was in no mood to complain.
Ryan Fox shoots 63, leads Ras Al Khaimah Classic by 2
February 10, 2022 GMTRAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Ryan Fox shot 9-under 63 to take a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Ras Al Khaimah Classic, the latest stop on the “Desert Swing” on the European tour on Thursday.
Hovland beats Bland in playoff to win Dubai Desert Classic
January 30, 2022 GMTDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Viktor Hovland beat Richard Bland in a playoff to capture the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday after Rory McIlroy missed a chance to win the title in regulation by bogeying the last hole.
Pieters wins in Abu Dhabi for biggest career victory
January 23, 2022 GMTABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Thomas Pieters claimed the sixth and biggest European tour title of his career by winning the Abu Dhabi Championship by one shot after a turbulent final round on Sunday.
Jamieson maintains 1-stroke lead after 3 rounds in Abu Dhabi
January 22, 2022 GMTABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Scott Jamieson stayed on course for a wire-to-wire win at the Abu Dhabi Championship by making a 6-foot birdie putt at the last hole to retain his one-stroke lead at the end of the third round on Saturday.
McIlroy, Morikawa battling to make cut in blustery Abu Dhabi
January 21, 2022 GMTABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy rolled in a 6-foot birdie putt at the last and was set to join Collin Morikawa in making the cut on the number in a brutal second round at the Abu Dhabi Championship that brought some of the world’s best golfers to their knees Friday.
Hovland feels right at home in new surroundings in Abu Dhabi
January 20, 2022 GMTABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A new course brought an element of the unknown to the Abu Dhabi Championship on Thursday.
Viktor Hovland still felt right at home.
Seeking a third win in his last four events, the Norwegian produced an impressive display of putting over the undulating greens of Yas Links — a first-time host of the event — to shoot 8-under 64 and lie one stroke off the first-round lead held by Scott Jamieson.
Hovland couldn’t wait to get to Hawaii but his clubs could
January 6, 2022 GMTKAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Viktor Hovland spent a few weeks at home in Norway and figured he would get to the warmth of Hawaii early to start knocking some rust off his game before starting the new year.
Weekend practice sessions for Tiger fuel talk about return
December 8, 2021 GMTNASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Tiger Woods kept everyone guessing at the Hero World Challenge with weekend range sessions that got as much attention as the two eagles Viktor Hovland made in his comeback victory.
Hovland rallies to win in Bahamas; Kanaya gets Masters spot
December 5, 2021 GMTNASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Viktor Hovland made consecutive eagles and closed with consecutive bogeys while overcoming a six-shot deficit to win the Hero World Challenge on Sunday and keep Collin Morikawa from reaching No.
Hovland rallies to win from 6 back and deny Morikawa No. 1
December 5, 2021 GMTNASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — The 24-year-old rising star put a nice ribbon on a three-win year in golf by posing with Tiger Woods at the trophy presentation Sunday in the Hero World Challenge.
Morikawa heads to Bahamas for a shot at No. 1 in the world
November 30, 2021 GMTPGA TOUR
Hovland buries the field and repeats as winner at Mayakoba
November 7, 2021 GMTPLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (AP) — Viktor Hovland won again on the PGA Tour, this time without a clutch finish. The Norwegian star was too dominant to give anyone else a chance Sunday in the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba.
Hovland repeats in Mexico, Alker wins on PGA Tour Champions
November 7, 2021 GMTPLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (AP) — Viktor Hovland won again on the PGA Tour, this time without a clutch finish. The Norwegian star was too dominant to give anyone else a chance Sunday in the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba.
Late birdies give Hovland a 62 for a 2-shot lead at Mayakoba
November 6, 2021 GMTPLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (AP) — Viktor Hovland was hitting it so well he had no trouble taking on a big risk, and it paid off Saturday with a big finish for a 9-under 62 and a two-shot lead in the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba.
Robert Streb leads a day of low scoring in CJ Cup at Summit
October 15, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Robert Streb went from making putts to wondering if he would ever miss Thursday in the CJ Cup at Summit. It led to his best start to any tournament and his lowest score on the PGA Tour.
Resounding US Ryder Cup win could be start of something big
September 27, 2021 GMTSHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — The kids are more than alright. After America's youngest Ryder Cup team handed Europe its biggest beating ever, they're more than a little cocky, too.
Two decades-and-counting worth of frustration poured out alongside plastic cups filled with champagne after the 19-9 final score was posted Sunday at Whistling Straits.
Ryder Cup pairings for Sunday singles sessions
September 26, 2021 GMTSHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — Whistling Straits
The Latest: U.S. takes commanding 11-5 lead at Ryder Cup
September 25, 2021 GMTSHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — The Latest on Day 2 of the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):
6:30 p.m.
The U.S. closed out Saturday's fourball matches with an 11-5 lead in the Ryder Cup for its biggest two-day advantage since 1975.
Friday Sports in Brief
September 25, 2021 GMTGOLF
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — The United States took a 6-2 lead for its largest opening-day advantage at the Ryder Cup since 1975.
Teaming with Patrick Cantlay, Justin Thomas led a U.S. comeback from 3 down in Friday’s final fourball match to salvage a tie for a half point against Tommy Fleetwood and Viktor Hovland.
The Latest: U.S. takes 6-2 lead after Day 1 at Ryder Cup
September 24, 2021 GMTSHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times CDT):
6:40 p.m.
The United States took a 6-2 lead for its largest opening-day advantage at the Ryder Cup since 1975.
Elder-Lee: At 48, Westwood makes 11th Ryder Cup appearance
September 21, 2021 GMTSHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — The stubble on his beard matches the color of that small shock of hair near Lee Westwood's temple — gray. Instead of calling him old, Westwood suggests “mature” might be a better way of putting it.
Americans try to win back the Ryder Cup in Wisconsin
September 21, 2021 GMTBy The Associated Press (AP) — PGA OF AMERICA
Lowry joins Garcia, Poulter as Europe’s picks for Ryder Cup
September 12, 2021 GMTPadraig Harrington has long been conscious of what the reaction would be if he picked Shane Lowry, his good friend and fellow Irishman, to play for Europe at the Ryder Cup.
“It’s always been the elephant in the room — everybody says, ‘You’re going to pick Shane, you’re going to pick Shane,’” the European team captain said.
European Tour has flagship at Wentworth, finalizes Ryder Cup
September 7, 2021 GMTEUROPEAN TOUR
Hovland holds off Kaymer to win BMW International Open
June 27, 2021 GMTMUNICH (AP) — Viktor Hovland held off a final-round charge from Martin Kaymer to become the first Norwegian winner of a European Tour event at the BMW International Open on Sunday.
Hovland (70) finished on 19 under to beat Kaymer by two shots after the German shot 8-under 64 in the final round.
Hovland opens up 3-shot lead at BMW International Open
June 26, 2021 GMTMUNICH (AP) — Viktor Hovland is a round away from becoming the European Tour's first Norwegian winner after he opened up a three-shot lead in the third round of the BMW International Open on Saturday.
PGA Tour courses that held majors in the same year
June 14, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Here are the courses that held a PGA Tour event and a major championship in the same year. Only two rounds were played at Pebble Beach and three rounds on the South Course at Torrey Pines for PGA Tour events:
Finau-Champ, Hovland-Ventura share 2nd-round lead at Zurich
April 23, 2021 GMTAVONDALE, La. (AP) — Tony Finau and Cameron Champ shot a 4-under 68 in alternate-shot play Friday for a share of the Zurich Classic lead with the Norwegian duo of Viktor Hovland and Kris Ventura...
Garnett-Stallings, Hovland-Ventura share Zurich Classic lead
April 23, 2021 GMTAVONDALE, La. (AP) — Brice Garnett and Scott Stallings birdied eight of their last 11 holes, Viktor Hovland and Kris Ventura birdied nine of their final 12, and both teams shot 10-under 62 in Zurich Classic to share the first-round lead Thursday...
Conners builds 1-shot lead at Bay Hill as McIlroy lurks
March 5, 2021 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Corey Conners spent more time grinding out pars than chasing birdies, and that proved to be the right recipe Friday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational as Bay Hill began to bake under a warm sun...