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Adam Scott loses a playoff for a US Open spot on a long day of qualifying at 10 sites
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — 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 see if his alternate status will allow him to extend the longest active streak of playing the majors. Davis gave his...
Grayson Murray dies at age 30 a day after withdrawing from Colonial, PGA Tour says
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 the circumstances of his death, only shock and grief from the PGA Tour and his management team. ...
Jimmy Dunne resigns from PGA Tour board. He feels his input is no longer needed
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 board with a letter that expressed frustration at the lack of progress that no longer included his input. Dunne,...
McIlroy says he and Adam Scott also involved in Saudi meetings
Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott are joining Tiger Woods on the subcommittee directly involved in negotiating with the Saudi backers of LIV Golf, an addition to what the PGA Tour previously disclosed even though McIlroy says he's been involved in discussions. McIlroy said Thursday at the...
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...
PGA Tour goes to Quail Hollow ahead of PGA Championship. Nelly Korda goes for 6 in a row
PGA TOUR WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP Site: Charlotte, North Carolina. Course: Quail Hollow Club. Yardage: 7,558. Par: 71. Prize money: $20 million. Winner's share: $4 million. Television: Thursday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. (Golf...
McIlroy ready to return to PGA Tour policy board, and eager to enjoy his first trip to New Orleans
AVONDALE, La. (AP) — For this week, at least, Rory McIlroy is focused on “fun” during his first visit to New Orleans for the PGA Tour's lone team event. McIlroy and teammate Shane Lowry have their restaurant reservations booked in this city renowned for its dining scene. A...
Webb Simpson offers to resign from PGA Tour board. But only if McIlroy replaces him, AP source says
A plan is in place for Rory McIlroy to rejoin the PGA Tour board, a move that would require the board's approval and could be viewed as a chance to help to improve stalled negotiations with the Saudi financial backers of LIV Golf. McIlroy resigned from the board in November, saying...
PGA Tour gets post-Masters signature event at Hilton Head. LPGA stages first major in Houston
PGA TOUR RBC HERITAGE Site: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Course: Harbour Town GL. Yardage: 7,213. Par: 71. Prize money: $20 million. Winner's share: $3.6 million. Television: Thursday-Friday, 2-6 p.m. (Golf Channel);...