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Davis Riley has 70-minute wait before last putt in bogey-free 2nd round for lead at Colonial

May. 24, 2024 20:53 PM EDT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Davis Riley had to wait out a 70-minute weather delay before his last shot in the second round at Colonial. Riley made a 3-foot par putt right after play resumed Friday wrapping up a bogey-free 6-under 64 to get to 10 under at the Charles Schwab Challenge....

Charley Hoffman leads at renovated Colonial as Scottie Scheffler fails to break par

May. 23, 2024 20:52 PM EDT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Scottie Scheffler failed to break par in the opening round for the first time this year Thursday on a tough afternoon of blustery conditions and a new feel at renovated Colonial that seemed to befuddle just about everyone but Charley Hoffman in the Charles Schwab...

Officer who arrested Scottie Scheffler disciplined for not having bodycam activated

May. 23, 2024 16:47 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky police officer who arrested top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler outside the PGA Championship is receiving “corrective action” for not having his body-worn camera activated when he approached the golfer's vehicle — an interaction that allegedly resulted in...

Veteran Kentucky lawmaker Richard Heath, who chaired a House committee, loses in Republican primary

May. 22, 2024 17:17 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican state Rep. Richard Heath, who twice ran for statewide office and was a leading voice on agricultural issues as a committee chairman, lost his reelection bid in Kentucky's GOP primary. The veteran lawmaker was among the few incumbents unable to...

Daniel Cuvet hits a pair of three-run homers to tie a program record and help Miami beat Louisville

May. 21, 2024 15:26 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Daniel Cuvet hit a pair of three-run homers to tie a program record and No. 11 seed Miami beat seventh-seeded Louisville 8-5 on Tuesday in an ACC Tournament opener. Miami (25-29) will square off against second-seeded Clemson on Thursday. Louisville...

Scottie Scheffler's Louisville court date postponed after arrest during PGA Championship

May. 20, 2024 15:04 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky court has postponed pro golfer Scottie Scheffler's appearance on charges he injured a police officer and disobeyed commands outside the gates of Valhalla Golf Club as the venue hosted this year's PGA Championship. Scheffler, who was handcuffed and...

Golfer's prompt release from jail angers some who recall city's police turmoil

May. 18, 2024 16:32 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler’s arrest and prompt release from a Louisville jail Friday that let him play in a high-profile tournament after being booked on charges including felony assault has sparked questions over whether he was given preferential treatment...

Consistent at making cuts, Mark Hubbard now aims to make it pay off at the PGA Championship

May. 18, 2024 07:18 AM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Those big, crooked numbers bunched on one side of his scorecard made Mark Hubbard wonder if his luck was running out. He was thankful to straighten out things on the other side and remain within sight of the leaders at the PGA Championship. ...

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

May. 17, 2024 22:24 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — 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 round of par or better. Bryson DeChambeau smashed his way into the mix with nine tee shots over 300 yards. ...

After starting his day in jail, Scheffler finds peace on the course and a chance to win, too

May. 17, 2024 21:39 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Perspective was even harder to come by than birdies through all the raindrops, bourbon and cigar smoke that streamed across golf's biggest stage Friday during one of the sport's most bizarre mornings ever. By the time the world's best player, Scottie...