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Greg Norman set to join organizing board for 2032 Olympics in Brisbane

Jan. 30, 2025 00:44 AM EST

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Greg Norman is set to link up with organizers of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. Norman, a two-time British Open champion and the only player to lose all four majors in a playoff following 72 holes, has recently been replaced as CEO of LIV Golf by Scott...

British Open to return to St. Andrews in 2027. One last chance for Tiger Woods?

Jan. 23, 2025 15:10 PM EST

The British Open is returning to St. Andrews in 2027, perhaps giving Tiger Woods one last chance to play his favorite course and maybe even pause when he crosses the Swilcan Bridge. The R&A announced Thursday the sport's oldest championship would return to the home of golf for...

Justin Hastings wins Latin American Amateur in 36-hole marathon and earns Masters berth

Jan. 18, 2025 20:21 PM EST

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Justin Hastings of the Cayman Islands built a four-shot lead with an 8-under 64, and then held on to win the Latin American Amateur Championship in a 36-hole marathon Saturday that sends him to the Masters, U.S. Open and British Open. Hastings, a...

Hastings, Sparks share 36-hole lead at Latin American Amateur with Masters on their minds

Jan. 17, 2025 19:03 PM EST

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Justin Hastings of the Cayman Islands was playing so well Friday he felt nothing could stop him in the Latin American Amateur Championship. A two-hour storm delay did, but he birdied the 18th for a 7-under 65 and a share of the lead with Patrick Sparks of Peru. ...

Manuel Merizalde at age 45 among 3 tied for the lead in Latin America Amateur

Jan. 16, 2025 17:26 PM EST

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Manuel Merizalde of Colombia already had five birdies in eight holes Thursday and rode that to a 6-under 66, giving him a three-way share of the lead after the opening round of the Latin America Amateur Championship. Patrick Sparks of Peru and Gabriel...

Tiger Woods and son Charlie share the lead at PNC Championship in Orlando

Dec. 22, 2024 08:06 AM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods and 15-year-old son Charlie ran off five straight birdies on the back nine Saturday for a 13-under 59 in the scramble format, giving them a share of the lead in the PNC Championship in Woods' first competition since back surgery in September. Woods...