Doug Ferguson

Pinehurst se distingue como desafío para el US Open por sus greens

June 12, 2024 at 11:19 p.m.

PINERHURST, Carolina del Norte, EE.UU. — Pebble Beach se caracteriza por la vista del Océano Pacífico. Oakmont tiene la trampa de arena Church Pew. Y el campo 2 de Pinehurst presenta una...

Pinehurst stands apart as a US Open test because of the greens

June 12, 2024 at 11:29 p.m.

PINEHURST, N.C. — Pebble Beach has the Pacific Ocean. Oakmont is the brute with its church pew bunkers. Pinehurst No. 2 has the cereal bowls turned upside down.The greens at Pinehurst No....

Hats off to Scheffler. His collection of caps remind him of what took him to No. 1

June 12, 2024 at 11:20 p.m.

PINEHURST, N.C. — Scottie Scheffler took two minutes to celebrate a big win at the Memorial, and then it was on to the next challenge — even though the next one is...

Rahm se da de baja del U.S. Open por infección en el pie

June 12, 2024 at 11:26 p.m.

PINEHURST, Carolina del Norte, EE.UU. — Jon Rahm se dio de baja el martes del Abierto de Estados Unidos de golf debido a una infección en el pie izquierdo, algo que generó...

Jon Rahm withdraws from the US Open with a left foot infection

June 12, 2024 at 11:31 p.m.

PINEHURST, N.C. — Jon Rahm withdrew from the U.S. Open on Tuesday afternoon because of an infection in his left foot that led to concerns it could hurt the rest of his...

Analysis: Jon Rahm says he’s in ‘happy place’ before foot injury forces him to withdraw from US Open

June 12, 2024 at 11:38 p.m.

PINEHURST, N.C. — Jon Rahm says he is in a “happy place.” That was in response to a question Tuesday that suggested he was not, mainly because of two bad weeks and...

Woods regresa a Pinehurst para el US Open. El campo no es el mismo, tampoco él

June 12, 2024 at 11:41 p.m.

PINEHURST, Carolina del Norte, EE.UU. — Este no es el mismo Pinehurst No. 2 que Tiger Woods vio hace 19 años cuando terminó en el segundo lugar del Abierto de Estados Unidos,...

Tiger Woods returns to Pinehurst after 19 years and it’s not the same. Neither is he

June 12, 2024 at 11:56 p.m.

PINEHURST, N.C. — This is not the same Pinehurst No. 2 that Tiger Woods saw 19 years ago when he walked away with a runner-up finish in the U.S. Open, his last...

Tiger Woods atrapa una bola en el hoyo 13 durante una ronda de práctica para el torneo de golf U.S. Open, el lunes 10 de junio de 2024 en Pinehurst, Carolina del Norte. (AP Foto/Matt York)

Woods presente temprano en practica del U.S. Open, incluyendo a Scott y su racha en torneos grandes

June 11, 2024 at 12:10 a.m.

PINEHURST, Carolina del Norte, EE.UU. — Tiger Woods estaba entre los presentes en Pinehurst No.2 en su primer día completo de prácticas para el U.S. Open antes de que el sol atravesara...

FILE - Ireland's Padraig Harrington holds the trophy after winning the British Open Golf Championship at Carnoustie, Scotland, July 22, 2007. Harrington is to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, Monday, June 10, 2024, in Pinehurst, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)

Padraig Harrington, Sandra Palmer lead Class of ’24 inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame

June 11, 2024 at 1:42 a.m.

PINEHURST, N.C. — Three-time major champion Padraig Harrington was among six inductions into the World Golf Hall of Fame, closing out his acceptance Monday night by citing a line his late swing...

Tiger Woods hits his tee shot on the 13th hole during a practice round for the U.S. Open golf tournament Monday, June 10, 2024, in Pinehurst, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Tiger Woods off early for US Open practice that includes Adam Scott and his major streak

June 10, 2024 at 8:46 p.m.

PINEHURST, N.C. — Tiger Woods was among those on Pinehurst No. 2 for the first full day of U.S. Open practice before the sun could break through the clouds and climb over...

FILE - Payne Stewart celebrates after winning the U.S. Open golf championship at Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, N.C., June 20, 1999. The U.S. Open returns to Pinehurst for the fourth time, June 13-16, 2024. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

US OPEN ’24: ing US Open champions over the years

June 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

PINEHURST, N.C. — Brief summaries and stories from key anniversaries at the U.S. Open this year:125 years ago (1899)Site: Baltimore Country ClubSummary: Scottish-born Willie Smith was the only player to post three...

Scottie Scheffler poses for a photo with the trophy after winning the Memorial golf tournament, Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Scheffler holds on to win Memorial for his 5th PGA Tour title of the year

June 10, 2024 at 12:07 a.m.

DUBLIN, Ohio — Winning has become a habit for Scottie Scheffler, except there was nothing typical about his victory Sunday at the Memorial.He made only one birdie. He closed with a 2-over...

FILE - U.S. Open winner Michael Campbell, right, of New Zealand, poses with Tiger Woods after the 105th US Open Championship at the Pinehurst Resort and Country Club's No. 2 course in Pinehurst, N.C., Sunday, June 19, 2005. The U.S. Open returns to Pinehurst for a fourth time. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)

US OPEN ’24: A trivia quiz covering more than century of U.S. Open golf

June 9, 2024 at 3:03 p.m.

How well do you know the U.S. Open? Try this quiz (answers at the bottom):1. Where was the first U.S. Open played?a.) Pinehurst No. 2b.) Newportc.) Shinnecock Hills2. Who is...

Scottie Scheffler antes de golpear desde el tee 18 durante la tercera ronda del torneo de golf Memorial el sábado 8 de junio de 2024, en Dublin, Ohio. (AP Foto/Sue Ogrocki)

Scheffler construye ventaja de 4 golpes en el Memorial incluso con un triple bogey

June 9, 2024 at 2:15 a.m.

DUBLIN, Ohio — Scottie Scheffler, el jugador número uno del mundo, comenzó la tercera ronda con una ventaja de tres golpes en Memorial, rompió el par en un día difícil en Muirfield...

Scottie Scheffler hits from the second tee in the third round of the Memorial golf tournament, Saturday, June 8, 2024, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Scheffler builds a 4-shot lead at Memorial even with a triple bogey

June 9, 2024 at 12:03 a.m.

DUBLIN, Ohio — Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 player in golf, started the third round with a three-shot lead at the Memorial, broke par on a tough day at Muirfield Village with...

US OPEN ’24: Payne Stewart indelibly linked to Pinehurst

June 8, 2024 at 5:15 p.m.

Pinehurst No. 2 in the sandhills region of North Carolina has 117 years of golf history behind it. That includes a PGA Championship not many , a Ryder Cup before...

FILE - Denny Shute, right, is presented with the PGA Championship trophy at Pinehurst Country Club in Pinehurst, N.C., Nov. 22, 1936. Shute defeated Jimmy Thomson, left, in the final round, 3 and 2. Presenting the trophy is George Jacobus, president of the Professional Golfers' Association. Shute was the first major champion at Pinehurst. (AP Photo, File)

US OPEN ’24: A capsule look at major golf events at Pinehurst No. 2

June 8, 2024 at 2:54 p.m.

A capsule look at the six major tournaments held at Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, North Carolina, site of the 124th U.S. Open to be played June 13-16:1936 PGA ChampionshipWinner:...

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, gestures after putting on the 17th green during the first round of the Memorial golf tournament, Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

PGA Tour reports ‘progress’ without details in meeting with Saudi wealth fund leaders

June 9, 2024 at 12:13 a.m.

The PGA Tour reported progress without details from a face-to-face meeting between its negotiating committee and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia as it tries to work toward a...

Scottie Scheffler watches his shot on the 11th fairway during the second round of the Memorial golf tournament, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Scottie Scheffler’s big finish gives him a 3-shot lead at the Memorial

June 7, 2024 at 11:43 p.m.

DUBLIN, Ohio — Masters champion Scottie Scheffler is only making it look easy right now. It didn't feel that way Friday on a firm course in gusty wind, where he finished strong...

FILE - Martin Kaymer, of , putts on the 13th hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament in Pinehurst, N.C., Saturday, June 14, 2014. The U.S. Open returns to Pinehurst on June 13-16, 2024. The course is renowned for its sandy dunes and turtleback greens. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

US OPEN ’24: Americans on a run not seen in 40 years heading to Pinehurst No. 2

June 7, 2024 at 7:17 p.m.

The list starts with Brooks Koepka winning his fifth major in the PGA Championship at Oak Hill. The most recent addition is Xander Schauffele winning his first major in the...

FILE - Justin Thomas watches his second shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament at Riviera Country Club, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles. Thomas will be competing in the U.S. Open next week at Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, N.C. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang, File)

US OPEN ’24: Capsules of 10 prominent players at Pinehurst No. 2

June 7, 2024 at 5:21 p.m.

A capsule look at 10 leading players in the U.S. Open, to be played June 13-16 at Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Listed in predicted order of finish...

Adam Hadwin con un chip en el hoyo 18 de la primera ronda de Memorial el jueves 6 de junio del 2024 en Dublín, Ohio. (AP Foto/Sue Ogrocki)

Hadwin lidera tras la primera ronda y espera dar un vuelco en Memorial

June 6, 2024 at 11:52 p.m.

DUBLIN, Ohio, EE.UU. — Adam Hadwin tuvo demasiados birdies para poder quejar después de que terminó la primera ronda en Memorial con una nota triste el jueves. Su 6 bajo par y...

Adam Hadwin chips onto the 18th green in the first round of the Memorial golf tournament, Thursday, June 6, 2024, in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Hadwin hoping to turn corner at Memorial as Scheffler and Schauffele start strong again

June 6, 2024 at 11:05 p.m.

DUBLIN, Ohio — Adam Hadwin had too many birdies to complain about ending his round at the Memorial on a sour note Thursday. His 6-under 66 was enough to lead Masters champion...

Xander Schauffele celebrates after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Schauffele now a major champion at Memorial and facing a big stretch of golf

June 5, 2024 at 3:09 p.m.

DUBLIN, Ohio — One moment that stood out to Xander Schauffele in the two weeks since he won the PGA Championship was the morning he woke up and realized nothing had changed.Yes,...

FILE -Grayson Murray hits off the 18th tee during the first round of the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Thursday, April 20, 2023. Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died Saturday morning, May 25, 2024 at age 30, one day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge at Colonial. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

The late Grayson Murray is still part of golf’s world ranking for another few weeks

June 4, 2024 at 10:16 p.m.

DUBLIN, Ohio — Payne Stewart perished in a plane crash on Oct. 25, 1999, when he was the U.S. Open champion and No. 8 in the Official World Golf Ranking. He remained...

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan pauses while speaking about the death of PGA player Grayson Murray during the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, May 25, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Analysis: A year after PGA Tour’s surprise deal with Saudis, still no clarity on where golf is going

June 4, 2024 at 6:59 p.m.

DUBLIN, Ohio — PGA champion Xander Schauffele was on the 10th tee at Muirfield Village for a late Monday afternoon practice round to start the week of the Memorial. Just the sight...

Scottie Scheffler hits a tee shot on the third hole during the final round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 26, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Scottie Scheffler says he’s still trying to move past his arrest even after charges were dropped

June 4, 2024 at 4:21 p.m.

DUBLIN, Ohio — Masters champion Scottie Scheffler said he knew five days in advance that charges related to his arrest during the PGA Championship were going to be dismissed. In his mind,...

A golf television broadcast is played at the broadcast tent showing a photo of Grayson Murray during the third round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, May 25, 2024. Two-time PGA Tour winner Murray died Saturday morning at age 30, one day after he withdrew from the tournament. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Grayson Murray is ed for his kindness during a player ceremony at the Memorial

June 4, 2024 at 3:29 p.m.

DUBLIN, Ohio — Dozens of players gathered Tuesday for a solemn celebration of life for Grayson Murray, the PGA Tour winner who had turned the corner from struggles with alcoholism and depression...

Adam Scott of Australia watches his tee shot on the first hole during the first round of the Canadian Open golf tournament in Hamilton, Ontario Thursday, May 30, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Adam Scott loses a playoff for a US Open spot on a long day of qualifying at 10 sites

June 4, 2024 at 1:26 p.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Adam Scott ended his longest day in golf with a playoff loss against Cam Davis in a U.S. Open qualifier, and now Scott has to wait a week to...

Yuka Saso, of Japan, holds the tournament trophy after winning the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Lancaster Country Club, Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Lancaster, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Yuka Saso wins another US Women’s Open. This one was for Japan

June 3, 2024 at 12:16 a.m.

LANCASTER, Pa. — The first Filipina to win the U.S. Women's Open, and now the first from Japan. Sweetest of all for Yuka Saso was sharing the biggest prize in her sport...

Minjee Lee, of Australia, waits to putt on the 18th hole during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Lancaster Country Club, Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Lancaster, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Minjee Lee with 66 forges a 3-way tie in the US Women’s Open

June 1, 2024 at 11:29 p.m.

LANCASTER, Pa. — Wichanee Meechai has a share of the lead and every reason to feel out of place at a U.S. Women's Open that is crowded at the top. Meechai typically...

Lexi Thompson walks off the second tee during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Lancaster Country Club, Friday, May 31, 2024, in Lancaster, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Lexi Thompson makes a tearful exit from US Women’s Open

June 1, 2024 at 12:02 a.m.

LANCASTER, Pa. — Lexi Thompson stood off to the side of the ninth green after hitting what could be her final stroke — a 3-inch bogey putt — in the U.S. Women's...

Wichanee Meechai, of Thailand, htis from the second tee during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Lancaster Country Club, Friday, May 31, 2024, in Lancaster, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Meechai has a big start and leads Women’s Open. Nelly Korda won’t be around to see how it ends

June 1, 2024 at 1:10 a.m.

LANCASTER, Pa. — Wichanee Meechai became the latest surprise in a U.S. Women's Open filled with them. She started Friday with four straight birdies and matched the low score of the week...

Yuka Saso, of Japan, hits from the fairway on the ninth hole during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Lancaster Country Club, Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Lancaster, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Saso survives brutal starts of US Women’s Open that sent Korda to an 80

May 31, 2024 at 1:07 a.m.

LANCASTER, Pa. — Former champion Yuka Saso leaned on her putter to survive a brutally tough start to the U.S. Women's Open on Thursday, an opening round that featured Nelly Korda making...

Nelly Korda measures her putt on the second green during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Lancaster Country Club, Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Lancaster, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Oh, Nelly! Korda makes a 10 on one hole and posts an 80 in U.S. Women’s Open

May 31, 2024 at 2:07 a.m.

LANCASTER, Pa. — Nelly Korda was not even three holes into the U.S. Women's Open when she dropped to a crouch and bowed her head in disbelief after her third straight shot...

Nelly Korda hits her tee shot on the 18th hole during a practice round for the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Lancaster Country Club, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Lancaster, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Nelly Korda faces her toughest test at US Women’s Open

May 29, 2024 at 8:15 p.m.

LANCASTER, Pa. — No matter how easy Nelly Korda has made golf look over the last two months, not even the best player in her sport can expect an easy time at...

FILE - NBC on-course reporter John Wood, right, Dustin Johnson, second from right, Claude Harman, second from left and caddie Austin Johnson share a laugh during practice for the Tour Championship on Sept. 1, 2021, at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Wood, a former caddie, has been appointed Ryder Cup team manager for the Americans.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

John Wood goes from caddie to TV to Ryder Cup team manager

May 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

John Wood has been to nine Ryder Cups as a caddie, a team assistant and an on-course reporter for NBC. Now he’s headed to Bethpage Black next year in a...

Adam Scott, of Australia, watches his tee shot on the sixth hole during the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country Club, Friday, May 24, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Adam Scott is looking to keep alive a major streak that dates to 2001

May 28, 2024 at 9:43 p.m.

LANCASTER, Pa. — Adam Scott would rather not miss the cut at any major. His early exit from the PGA Championship two weeks ago was particularly bad timing because it knocked him...

Nelly Korda watches her shot on the first hole during a practice round for the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Lancaster Country Club, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Lancaster, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Analysis: Korda is head and shoulders over her peers. She hopes winning is enough to help golf grow

May 28, 2024 at 8:05 p.m.

LANCASTER, Pa. — Nelly Korda has won six of her last seven tournaments. She tied a record held by two LPGA greats, Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam, by winning five tournaments in...

Lexi Thompson laughs during a news conference at the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Lancaster Country Club, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Lancaster, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Lexi Thompson, a 15-time winner on the LPGA Tour, is retiring from full-time golf at 29

May 29, 2024 at 12:25 a.m.

LANCASTER, Pa. — Golf is all Lexi Thompson has ever known, and one of the more popular players on the LPGA Tour decided Tuesday this will be her last year playing a...

Una transmisión televisiva proyecta en la carpa de transmisión una foto de Grayson Murray durante la tercera ronda del torneo de golf Charles Schwab Challenge en el Colonial Country Club, en Fort Worth, Texas, el sábado 25 de mayo de 2024. (AP Foto/LM Otero)

Padres de Grayson Murray informan que el dos veces ganador de la gira PGA murio por suicidio

May 26, 2024 at 6:49 p.m.

Los padres de Grayson Murray informaron el domingo que se su hijo de 30 años se quitó la vida, tan solo un día después de retirarse de un torneo de...

Grayson Murray’s parents say the two-time PGA Tour winner died of suicide

May 26, 2024 at 11:54 p.m.

Grayson Murray's parents said Sunday their 30-year-old son took his own life, just one day after he withdrew from a PGA Tour event. The family asked for privacy and that...

ARCHIVO - Grayson Murray sostiene el trofeo después de ganar el evento de golf Sony Open, el domingo 14 de enero de 2024, en el Waialae Country Club en Honolulu. El dos veces ganador del PGA Tour, Grayson Murray, murió la mañana del sábado 25 de mayo de 2024 a los 30 años, un día después de retirarse del Charles Schwab Cup Challenge en Colonial (AP Foto/Matt York, Archivo)

Golfista Grayson Murray muere tras retirarse del Colonial. Tenia 30 anos

May 25, 2024 at 11:08 p.m.

El golfista Grayson Murray, dos veces ganador de torneos en la Gira de la PGA, murió a los 30 años el sábado por la mañana, un día después de retirarse...

FILE -Grayson Murray holds the trophy after winning the Sony Open golf event, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu. Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died Saturday morning, May 25, 2024 at age 30, one day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge at Colonial(AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Grayson Murray dies at age 30 a day after withdrawing from Colonial, PGA Tour says

May 26, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died Saturday morning at age 30, one day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge at Colonial.There were no immediate details on...

Brooks Koepka reacts after missing a putt on the third hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka showing early sign of major struggles

May 21, 2024 at 8:27 p.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The affiliations of players, whether they belong to the PGA Tour or LIV Golf, no longer seem to be much of a talking point except to note who’s playing...

Bryson DeChambeau celebrates after a birdie on the 18th hole during the final round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Analysis: Bryson DeChambeau doesn’t win the PGA trophy, but he does win the crowd

May 21, 2024 at 7:14 p.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Golf is more than about winning the trophy.Such was the message from Bryson DeChambeau on the eve of the final round at the PGA Championship. He had just used...

Xander Schauffele gets validation and records with one memorable putt at PGA Championship

May 20, 2024 at 4:10 p.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Xander Schauffele might have to watch the replay of his 6-foot putt to see how it dipped into the left side of the hole and looked as though it...

Xander Schauffele sostiene el trofeo Wanamaker después de ganar el torneo de golf del Campeonato de la PGA en el Valhalla Golf Club, el domingo 19 de mayo de 2024, en Louisville, Kentucky (AP Foto/Sue Ogrocki)

Xander Schauffele gana su 1er major en el Campeonato PGA en un emocionante dia en Valhalla

May 20, 2024 at 1:07 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, EE.UU. — Xander Schauffele embocó en el momento justo un putt para birdie de seis pies en el último hoyo para ganar el Campeonato PGA y su primer major con...

Xander Schauffele holds the Wanamaker trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jon Cherry)

Former Aztec Xander Schauffele wins first major at PGA Championship in a thriller at Valhalla

May 20, 2024 at 9:06 p.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Every step Xander Schauffele took Sunday toward becoming a major champion brought small reminders that it was never going to be easy.It wasn't just Bryson DeChambeau pushing in the...

Xander Schauffele tira desde el fairway en el hoyo 18 en la segunda ronda del Campeonato de la PGA en el Valhalla Golf Club el viernes 17 de mayo del 2024. (AP Foto/Matt York)

Schauffele y Morikawa, igualados en la cima del Campeonato de la PGA

May 19, 2024 at 1:14 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, EE.UU. — Xander Schauffele y Collin Morikawa cerraron el sábado compartiendo la cima del Campeonato de la PGA tras una jornada caótica, esta vez por motivos absolutamente deportivos, con más...

Xander Schauffele watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Schauffele and Morikawa are tied at the PGA Championship with a lot of company, except for Scheffler

May 19, 2024 at 12:48 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The cheers were endless Saturday in the PGA Championship, and when another record day of scoring finally ended at vulnerable Valhalla, so were the possibilities.Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa...

Scottie Scheffler llega a una conferencia de prensa tras la segunda ronda del Campeonato de la PGA en Louisville, Kentucky, el viernes 17 de mayo de 2024 (AP Foto/Matt York)

Scheffler sigue en la lucha en Campeonato de la PGA, incluso tras arresto

May 18, 2024 at 1:23 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, EE.UU. — Scottie Scheffler estuvo esposado antes del amanecer, en la parte posterior de un vehículo policial. Su rutina de calentamiento comenzó en la celda de una cárcel.Y una seis...

In this still image made from video provided by ESPN, Masters champions Scottie Scheffler is escorted by police after being handcuffed near Valhalla Golf Club, site of the PGA Championship golf tournament, early Friday, May 17, 2024. (ESPN via AP)

Schauffele leading and Scheffler contending at PGA Championship. It only seemed like a normal day

May 18, 2024 at 2:24 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Xander Schauffele was in the lead for the fifth time in his last six rounds. Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was in the thick of contention with his 42nd straight...

El golfista Scottie Scheffler aparece en esta foto suministra por el Departamento de istración Penitenciaria de Louisville, el viernes 17 de mayo de 2024. Scheffler fue detenido rumbo al Campeonato de la PGA. (Departamento de istración Penitenciaria de Louisville vía AP)

Scheffler, acusado de agresion contra un policia, pero termina la ronda en el Campeonato de la PGA

May 17, 2024 at 9:15 p.m.

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, EE.UU. — El campeón del Masters Scottie Scheffler fue arrestado al amanecer del viernes mientras se dirigía a jugar en el Campeonato de la PGA.Inauditas imágenes captaron esposado al número...

Scottie Scheffler warms up before the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Friday, May 17, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Scottie Scheffler arrested outside PGA Championship, then returns and climbs leaderboard

May 17, 2024 at 2:11 p.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship, with stunning images showing him handcuffed as he was taken to jail for not...

Jeremy Wells watches his tee shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Jeremy Wells leads the way for club pros at PGA Championship

May 16, 2024 at 10:27 p.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A club professional played like he fit right in with the tour pros on Thursday in the PGA Championship. No, it wasn't Michael Block.Jeremy Wells made a 15-foot birdie...

Xander Schauffele le pega a la bola en el fairway en el hoyo ocho en la primera ronda del PGA Championship en el Valhalla Golf Club en Louisville, Kentucky el jueves 16 de mayo del 2024. (AP Foto/Matt York)

Con una ronda de 62, Schauffele establece un nuevo record en el Campeonato PGA

May 17, 2024 at 1:33 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, EE.UU. — Xander Schauffele está atravesando uno de los mejores momentos de su carrera, sin conseguir un trofeo que lo certifique. Al menos ha inscrito su nombre en el libro...

Xander Schauffele reacts after missing a putt on the third hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Schauffele gets another major scoring record and sets the pace at PGA Championship

May 17, 2024 at 1:59 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Xander Schauffele saw no reason to change anything in his swing or think any less of his game after yet another close call at ending two years without winning....

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’24: Looking back at Tiger Woods and key anniversaries

May 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

A look at some of the anniversaries this year at the PGA Championship:100 years ago (1924)One year after losing to Gene Sarazen in the championship match, Walter Hagen captured the...

Rory McIlroy, golfista norirlandes, habla en una conferencia de prensa el miércoles 15 de mayo de 2024, en Louisville, Kentucky (AP Foto/Jeff Roberson)

McIlroy lidia con distraccion, un divorcio inminente, de cara al Campeonato de la PGA

May 16, 2024 at 1:04 a.m.

Rory McIlroy llega con un muy buen nivel en su golf al Campeonato de la PGA, donde tratará de cortar una sequía de títulos en majors que se remonta a...

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, speaks during a news conference at the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Rory McIlroy says PGA Tour is ‘worse off’ without Jimmy Dunne on board

May 15, 2024 at 10:42 p.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rory McIlroy believes the potential for a deal between the PGA Tour and the Saudi backers of LIV Golf has stalled because board member Jimmy Dunne was left out...

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, walks to the green on the 12th hole during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Rory McIlroy dealing with another distraction on eve of PGA Championship

May 16, 2024 at 12:26 a.m.

Rory McIlroy has all the momentum he could want heading into the PGA Championship as he tries to end a drought in the majors that has lasted a decade.He also...

Tiger Woods hits his tee shot on the fifth hole during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’24: What golf was talking about the last time at Valhalla

May 15, 2024 at 1:16 p.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A look back at the trending topics in golf the last time the PGA Championship was held at Valhalla in 2014:Tiger Woods nearly a no-showTiger Woods had the first...

Scottie Scheffler speaks during a news conference during the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Scheffler never happier with his life, wife and son. Now he’s ready to grab another major at PGA

May 14, 2024 at 10:10 p.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Scottie Scheffler has never spent much time reflecting on anything he has done, especially with something grand — another major championship — on the immediate horizon.But for that moment...

Tiger Woods speaks during a news conference at the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Tiger Woods is still deciding whether he has time to be Ryder Cup captain

May 14, 2024 at 7:36 p.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Tiger Woods brings a lot of uncertainty to Valhalla for the PGA Championship. Some of that has to do with his achy body. And some of that involved the...

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, holds the trophy after winning the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Rory McIlroy files for divorce from his wife of 7 years ahead of the PGA Championship

May 14, 2024 at 6:37 p.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rory McIlroy has filed for divorce after seven years of marriage, according to court records in Palm Beach County, Florida, a stunning development going into the PGA Championship.McIlroy and...

David Puig of Fireballs GC hits his shot from the eighth tee during the first round of LIV Golf Singapore at Sentosa Golf Club in Sentosa, Singapore, Friday, May 3, 2024. (Chris Trotman/LIV Golf via AP)

Analysis: David Puig left college for LIV. He’s still playing in the majors and maybe the Olympics

May 14, 2024 at 4:19 p.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — David Puig knew what he was g up for when the Spaniard left Arizona State to Saudi-funded LIV Golf, even if it really wasn't entirely about the money...

FILE - Tiger Woods celebrates making birdie on the last of regulation play to tie Bob May at 18 under-par and force a playoff at the PGA Championship on Aug. 20, 2000, at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. Valhalla will be hosting the PGA Championship for the fourth time May 16-19, 2024. (AP Photo/Rob Carr, File)

Valhalla’s future in question for another PGA. Another dramatic finish wouldn’t hurt

May 14, 2024 at 10:01 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The PGA Championship is returning to Valhalla for the fourth time in the last 28 years, a greater rate than any other golf course over that span. Another memorable...

FILE - PGA Tour board member Jimmy Dunne departs the witness table after testifying before a Senate Subcommittee on Investigations hearing on the proposed PGA Tour-LIV Golf partnership, July 11, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Dunne, one of the architects of the deal with the Saudi backers of LIV, resigned from the PGA Tour board on Monday, May 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Jimmy Dunne resigns from PGA Tour board. He feels his input is no longer needed

May 14, 2024 at 2:37 a.m.

Jimmy Dunne, one of the architects behind the PGA Tour's stunning reversal to strike a deal with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf, abruptly resigned Monday from the PGA Tour...

Jordan Spieth hits from the fairway on the 16th hole during the second round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow on Friday, May 10, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’24: Spieth gets another Grand Slam shot. Hardly anyone is talking about it

May 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The attention starts building weeks, if not months, ahead of the one major keeping Rory McIlroy from the career Grand Slam, the most elite club in golf. It's like...

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’24: Justin Thomas gets rare experience playing a major in his hometown

May 10, 2024 at 6:38 p.m.

Justin Thomas was back home in Kentucky for an occasion different from any other time in Louisville. The city honored him with its “Hometown Hero” award, and a 60-foot banner...

Scottie Scheffler sostiene el trofeo de campeón tras ganar el RBC Heritage el lunes 22 de abril del 2024, en Hilton Head Island, Carolina del Sur. (AP Foto/Chris Carlson)

Tras conseguir su segundo saco verde en el Masters, Scheffler ahora va por el PGA Championship

May 10, 2024 at 3:50 p.m.

Sólo 31 días separan el momento en el que Scottie Scheffler se puso el saco verde de campeón del Masters y la segunda etapa del Grand Slam con el PGA...

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’24: Capsules of 10 key players at Valhalla

May 10, 2024 at 3:31 p.m.

A capsule look at 10 key players going into the PGA Championship, which starts May 16 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Listed in predicted order of finish:SCOTTIE SCHEFFLERAge:...

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’24: The big moments at Valhalla

May 10, 2024 at 3:13 p.m.

A capsule look at the three PGA Championships and one Ryder Cup held at Valhalla Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky, site of the 106th PGA Championship to be played May...

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’24: A trivia quiz for over a century of golf

May 10, 2024 at 3:05 p.m.

How well do you know the PGA Championship? Try this 18-hole trivia quiz:1. Where was the first PGA Championship played in 1916?a.) Bronxville, New Yorkb.) French Lick, Indianac.) Frisco, Texas2....

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP ’24: Scheffler takes aim at another major at Valhalla course favorable to No. 1

May 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Only 31 days separate that moment from when Scottie Scheffler slipped on the Masters green jacket to when the world's No. 1 player embarks on the second leg of the...

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, walks off after completing the first round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow on Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

McIlroy says he and Adam Scott also involved in Saudi meetings

May 10, 2024 at 1:30 a.m.

Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott are ing Tiger Woods on the subcommittee directly involved in negotiating with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf, an addition to what the PGA Tour...

Tiger Woods waves after his final round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Tiger Woods to be lone player on negotiating committee with Saudis

May 9, 2024 at 12:32 a.m.

Tiger Woods will be the lone player on a five-member subcommittee that will be involved in negotiations with the Public Investment Fund, part of a busy day of governance as...

Patrick Reed reacts to his tee shot on the fourth hole during final round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

PGA Championship invites 7 LIV players to get top 100 in the world

May 8, 2024 at 3:03 a.m.

The PGA Championship officially has Tiger Woods in a field released Tuesday that includes invitations to seven players from Saudi-funded LIV Golf, giving the major 99 of the 100 in...

Greg Norman watches on the fourth hole during second round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Friday, April 12, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Greg Norman and Phil Mickelson make for an interesting week on LIV Golf

May 7, 2024 at 3:54 p.m.

LIV Golf had another active week before and after Brooks Koepka won in Singapore for his first title of the year.Greg Norman, the CEO of the Saudi-funded league, had a...

Individual champion captain Brooks Koepka, of Smash GC, poses with the trophy after the final round of LIV Golf Singapore at Sentosa Golf Club, Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Sentosa, Singapore. (Jon Ferrey/LIV Golf via AP)

Analysis: Brooks Koepka has a big game. He doesn’t need a lot of words

May 7, 2024 at 3:07 p.m.

Brooks Koepka leaves the bluster to everyone else at LIV Golf. He cares about only his golf, especially when it's not going the way he wants.He was burning inside a...

Talor Gooch, of Smash GC, hits during the second round of LIV Golf Singapore at Sentosa Golf Club, Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Sentosa, Singapore. (LIV Golf via AP)

Talor Gooch of LIV Golf gets a special invitation to the PGA Championship

May 6, 2024 at 7:32 p.m.

Talor Gooch of LIV Golf gets to play in at least one major this year. He announced Monday on social media that he received an invitation to play in the...

FILE -NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico motions to fans before the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Tirico and Dan Hicks will be sharing play-by-play duties at the U.S. Open golf championship this year. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

NBC will stick with dual announcers and analysts for the US Open

May 6, 2024 at 3:02 p.m.

NBC Sports has been without a permanent analyst in the 18th tower all year, and that's not going to change for the U.S. Open.The network announced its commentary team Monday:...

Tiger Woods se despide tras su última ronda en el Masters de Augusta, el domingo 14 de abril de 2024 (AP Foto/David J. Phillip)

Woods obtiene exencion especial para disputar el US Open

May 3, 2024 at 12:42 a.m.

Tiger Woods aceptó una exención especial para disputar el Abierto de Estados Unidos en el campo número 2 de Pinehurst.Es la primera vez que Woods, tres veces monarca del torneo,...

Tiger Woods hits from the bunker on the 16th hole during final round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Tiger Woods gets special exemption to US Open at Pinehurst

May 2, 2024 at 5:53 p.m.

Tiger Woods accepted a special exemption for the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, the first time the three-time champion has needed an exemption to play.Woods has been exempt for...

Martin Trainer reacts after missing his putt on the 18th green during a playoff for the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Sunday, April 28, 2024. The team of Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, and Shane Lowry, of Ireland, defeated Trainer and teammate Chad Ramey to win the tournament. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Trainer and Brehm can find a few perks amid New Orleans disappointment

April 30, 2024 at 3:07 p.m.

The disappointment on Martin Trainer’s face was obvious when he pushed a 6-foot par putt that would extended the playoff in the Zurich Classic. Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy wound...

Shane Lowry, of Ireland, hoists up teammate Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, after they won the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Sunday, April 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Analysis: McIlroy had a blast in New Orleans. It was just what he needed

April 30, 2024 at 1:23 p.m.

Winning the Ryder Cup might have been more valuable than Rory McIlroy realized.McIlroy already was emotionally and physically spent from Europe beating the Americans in Rome for a seventh straight...

PGA Tour players learn how much loyalty is worth in new equity program

April 24, 2024 at 10:00 p.m.

Players who stayed loyal to the PGA Tour amid lucrative recruitment by Saudi-funded LIV Golf are starting to find out how much that loyalty could be worth.The PGA Tour on...

Jordan Spieth hits his tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament, Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Hilton Head, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Jordan Spieth’s left wrist injury isn’t getting any better. It’s also not getting worse

April 23, 2024 at 8:54 p.m.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — The left wrist injury Jordan Spieth first suffered a week before the PGA Championship last year hasn’t gone away.That doesn’t necessarily means it’s worse — or better.“It’s...

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his tee shot on the sixth hole during the second round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Webb Simpson offers to resign from PGA Tour board. But only if McIlroy replaces him, AP source says

April 23, 2024 at 7:57 p.m.

A plan is in place for Rory McIlroy to re the PGA Tour board, a move that would require the board's approval and could be viewed as a chance to...

Scottie Scheffler waves after winning the weather delayed RBC Heritage golf tournament, Monday, April 22, 2024, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Analysis: Golf has two dominant forces in Scheffler and Korda. It didn’t happen overnight

April 23, 2024 at 10:57 p.m.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Golf went a decade without being able to identify a dominant player. And then within the last month, the sport suddenly has two of them.Scottie Scheffler won...

Scottie Scheffler holds the trophy after winning the weather delayed RBC Heritage golf tournament, Monday, April 22, 2024, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Scottie Scheffler finishes off another win at Hilton Head to extend dominant run

April 22, 2024 at 3:16 p.m.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — A Masters green jacket wasn't enough for Scottie Scheffler.Scheffler was running on emotional fumes fresh off his four-shot victory at Augusta National, but full of purpose that...

Scottie Scheffler reacts after missing a putt on the ninth hole during the final round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Scottie Scheffler builds 5-shot lead at Hilton Head. Rain forces a Monday finish

April 22, 2024 at 1:08 a.m.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Turns out only the rain can stop Masters champion Scottie Scheffler.Scheffler holed a difficult pitch for eagle on his second hole Sunday to build some separation in...

Scottie Scheffler hits from the fairway on the 15th hole during the third round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Masters champ Scottie Scheffler posts a 63 and leads the RBC Heritage by 1 shot

April 20, 2024 at 11:15 p.m.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Scottie Scheffler drilled his opening tee shot — straight down the middle, of course — with a grandstand packed with spectators behind him. What got his attention...

Scottie Scheffler chips to the green on the 17th hole during the second round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Collin Morikawa part of 4-way tie for the lead at Hilton Head. Scottie Scheffler lurks 3 shots back

April 19, 2024 at 10:51 p.m.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Collin Morikawa had another solid round Friday in the RBC Heritage with a 5-under 66 and appears to be getting back to the reliable form that made...

Scottie Scheffler hits his tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament, Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Hilton Head, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Scheffler wiped out from Masters and opens with a 69 at Hilton Head. He trails Poston by 6 shots

April 18, 2024 at 10:36 p.m.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Scottie Scheffler is running on fumes after an exhausting Masters victory just four days ago. He hit a shank from a bunker. He nearly lost his mind...

Jon Rahm, of Spain, puts the green jacket on winner Scottie Scheffler after the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Scottie Scheffler had a quick Masters celebration. Now, it’s time to get back to work

April 17, 2024 at 8:33 p.m.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Masters champion Scottie Scheffler would be the first to lament he doesn't spend enough time celebrating his achievements, which are piling up at an alarming pace. He...

Rory McIlroy, left, of Northern Ireland, and Joaquin Niemann, of Chile, walks off the 18th hole after final round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Rory McIlroy debunks LIV Golf rumors. Greg Norman claims unanimous during Masters trip

April 16, 2024 at 7:50 p.m.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — This wasn't the kind of attention Rory McIlroy was hoping for on the day after the Masters.A London financial paper, City A.M., cited anonymous sources as saying McIlroy was...

Scottie Scheffler holds the trophy after winning the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Analysis: Scottie Scheffler comparisons with Tiger Woods is a tribute to both

April 16, 2024 at 4:43 p.m.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Just think if Scottie Scheffler had not misread that 5-foot birdie putt that kept him out of a playoff at the Houston Open.Imagine him slipping his arms into that...

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