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McIlroy says PGA-LIV exhibition match offers a glimpse of possibilities

Sep. 11, 2024 17:02 PM EDT

Rory McIlroy doesn't view the made-for-TV match between stars from the PGA Tour and LIV Golf as a message, more like a glimpse of the possibilities of what can happen, and what has been missing in golf since the great divide. McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are playing against Brooks...

PGA Tour starts its FedEx Cup Fall with a reduction in prize money and a new event in Utah

Sep. 10, 2024 13:18 PM EDT

The numbers alone indicate a FedEx Cup Fall season worth $58.7 million in prize money as players try to secure their PGA Tour cards by finishing in the top 125, or perhaps qualify for two signature events if they finish in the top 60. But there's a reason for the increase in prize...

Europe tries to capture the Solheim Cup for a 4th straight time. PGA Tour fall starts in California

Sep. 10, 2024 09:48 AM EDT

LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour SOLHEIM CUP Site: Gainesville, Virginia. Course: Robert Trent Jones GC. Yardage: 6,706. Par: 72. Television: Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Golf Channel), 3-6 p.m....

Scheffler and DeChambeau part of PGA Tour-LIV Golf match in Las Vegas, report says

Sep. 04, 2024 11:42 AM EDT

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy will take on LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a made-for-TV match in Las Vegas, Golfweek reported Wednesday, the first time outside the majors top players from each circuit will compete against each other. Blake Smith of Hambric...

Scheffler's actual scoring average on tour says plenty about his and Tiger's dominance

Sep. 03, 2024 16:19 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Scottie Scheffler closed out his season with a 264 at East Lake, lowering his scoring average to 68.01. NBC pointed out during the telecast it was the lowest in the history of the PGA Tour. What gets recognized is the adjusted scoring average, which accounts for how...

Scottie Scheffler caps off record season with FedEx Cup title and $25 million bonus

Sep. 01, 2024 19:50 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — A Masters green jacket and an Olympic gold medal. A first-time father and his first time being arrested. A year Scottie Scheffler won't forget ended the best way possible Sunday when he won the FedEx Cup to cap off golf's best season in nearly two decades. “If you...

Scottie Scheffler closes in on $25 million FedEx Cup prize with late burst of birdies

Aug. 31, 2024 21:01 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — The most PGA Tour victories in 15 years. A Masters green jacket and an Olympic gold medal. And now Scottie Scheffler is one round away from capping off this astonishing season with a FedEx Cup title and its $25 million prize. Scheffler had four birdies over his last...

Everyone starts out chasing Scottie Scheffler for the FedEx Cup title at East Lake

Aug. 28, 2024 16:51 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Former British Open champion Shane Lowry is a newcomer to the Tour Championship and to the format at the FedEx Cup finale. He is No. 13, meaning he will be at 3-under par and seven shots out of the lead when he tees off Thursday. He has 72 holes to make that up. And...

PGA Tour postseason could use a little variety in its venues: Analysis

Aug. 27, 2024 16:15 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — The PGA Tour postseason could use a change in scenery. One solution that has no logistical possibility would be a new perk for the No. 1 seed. Along with starting the FedEx Cup finale with a two-shot lead, the top player would get to choose where to play the Tour...

Xander Schauffele has the points for PGA player of the year. But the award no longer exists

Aug. 27, 2024 12:50 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Winning two majors in a year used to be a shoo-in for earning the points-based award for player of the year presented annually by the PGA of America since 1948. Xander Schauffele was in line to get at least one award this year. A major is worth 30 points. Two majors...