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A year after winning in pro debut, Rose Zhang takes Founders Cup lead with career-best 9-under 63.
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — When two-time NCAA champion Rose Zhang came out of Stanford and became the first woman to win her professional debut since 1951, the sky was suddenly the limit. Everyone expected Zhang to win again and again and again, much like Nelly Korda has been doing these...
Schauffele shoots 67 to take Wells Fargo lead. McIlroy in contention again at Quail Hollow
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy hoped that his victory with Shane Lowry two weeks ago in the Zurich Classic team event would serve as a springboard for the remainder of the season. He's off to a good start. McIlroy positioned himself for a run at a record fourth...
Nelly Korda shoots 69 in Founders, leaving her 6 shots back in bid for 6th LPGA Tour win in a row
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — Nelly Korda is going to have some work to do to win a record sixth straight LPGA Tour title, especially the way Rose Zhang is playing. Korda shot a relatively mistake-free 3-under 69 early in the first round of the Cognizant Founders Cup on Thursday and then...
Harrington, DiMarco share Regions Tradition lead in suspended 1st round
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Padraig Harrington and Chris DiMarco shared the lead Thursday at the Regions Tradition when the already rain-delayed first round was suspended because of lightning in the area. The first round was scheduled to be completed Friday morning. Both...
Hossler, MacIntyre share 1st-round lead in inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Beau Hossler and Robert MacIntyre each shot 7-under 64 on Thursday to share the first-round lead in the PGA Tour's inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic. Hossler had an eagle, six birdies and a bogey at Dunes Golf & Beach Club. The 29-year-old former Texas...
Hideki Matsuyama withdraws from Wells Fargo Championship before 1st round with a back injury
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Hideki Matsuyama withdrew from the Wells Fargo Championship before the start of Thursday's first round with a back injury. The world's 15th-ranked golfer has not played on the PGA Tour since finishing tied for 38th at the Masters last month. ...
Tiger Woods to be lone player on negotiating committee with Saudis
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 the PGA Tour tries to strike a deal with Saudi backers of LIV Golf. Woods was appointed to the PGA Tour board...
Rory McIlroy won't rejoin PGA Tour board, says others were 'uncomfortable' with his potential return
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy won’t be returning to the PGA Tour board, saying Wednesday a plan to replace Webb Simpson was met with resistance from board members. Simpson, one of six player-directors, recently offered to give up his seat — but only if McIlroy were to...
After appearing on red carpet at Met Gala, Nelly Korda goes for a sixth straight win on LPGA Tour
CLIFTON, N.J. (AP) — Things are going well for Nelly Korda these days, that's for sure. The 25-year-old has won a record-tying five straight tournament starts. She has the No. 1 ranking in the world, along with the 2024 lead in earnings, scoring average and points for the player of...
The opening round of the Wells Fargo Championship is delayed with rain in the forecast
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The opening round of the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on Thursday will be delayed with rain in the forecast. The start of the first round was set for 11 a.m. because of heavy rain expected to move through the area in the morning. Tournaments...
