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Rory McIlroy ends his year with another win in Dubai and a 6th title as Europe's best

Nov. 17, 2024 07:47 AM EST

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy capped off a tumultuous year by winning the World Tour Championship and his sixth title as Europe's No. 1 player. He birdied two of the last three holes Sunday for a 3-under 69 to win by two over Rasmus Hojgaard. McIlroy hit wedge to...

Charley Hull makes more birdies for more vacation time and a 2-shot lead over Nelly Korda

Nov. 15, 2024 19:09 PM EST

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Charley Hull made five birdies Friday for a 4-under 66 that gave her a two-shot lead and an extra day of her offseason holiday, along with a weekend date with Nelly Korda at The Annika. Hull, who won in Saudi Arabia two weeks ago to end a two-year winless...

Justin Lower shoots another 65 and leads Bermuda Championship

Nov. 15, 2024 18:34 PM EST

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) — Justin Lower had another 6-under 65 without taking advantage of the par 5s on Friday, giving him a two-shot lead going into the weekend at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. The island paradise was more like a grind in the wind and squalls of rain at...

Egor Eroshenko becomes first Russian to play on PGA Tour and makes the cut in Bermuda

Nov. 15, 2024 17:39 PM EST

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) — Egor Eroshenko already made history as the first Russian to play on the PGA Tour. It got even better Friday when he became the first Russian to make the cut. Eroshenko shot 31 on his final nine for a 4-under 67 in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship,...

McIlroy one off the lead at World Tour Championship and in good shape to clinch Race to Dubai title

Nov. 15, 2024 09:00 AM EST

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The path is clear for Rory McIlroy to clinch the year-long Race to Dubai title and be crowned the European tour’s best player for a sixth time. He’s well in contention to win the season-ending World Tour Championship, too. ...

Charley Hull is fresh off a win and tied for the lead on LPGA. Nelly Korda is 2 behind

Nov. 14, 2024 19:03 PM EST

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Charley Hull, fresh off her first victory in more than two years, didn't lose her form from Saudi Arabia to Florida in opening with a 6-under 64 on Thursday to share the lead with Jiwon Jeon after the first round of The Annika. Nelly Korda hasn't lost much...

Hayden Springer and Justin Lower share lead at the Bermuda Championship

Nov. 14, 2024 18:23 PM EST

SOUTHAMPTON, Bermuda (AP) — Hayden Springer birdied three of his last four holes Thursday for a 6-under 65, giving him a share of the lead with Justin Lower before darkness kept the opening round of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship from finishing. Springer needed a start like...

McIlroy tied for lead at World Tour Championship and strengthens Race to Dubai title bid

Nov. 14, 2024 10:03 AM EST

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy was already an overwhelming favorite to win the European tour’s season-long Race to Dubai title. He made his chances even better on Thursday. McIlroy shot 5-under 67 and was tied for the lead with Tyrrell Hatton after...

Caitlin Clark draws a big crowd for an LPGA pro-am in Florida

Nov. 13, 2024 13:52 PM EST

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Caitlin Clark brought her golf game and a big buzz to the LPGA Tour on Wednesday when the basketball star played in a pro-am that attracted a bigger crowd than the tour often gets for its tournament rounds. Clark played nine holes with Nelly Korda, the No. 1...

Caitlin Clark steps off the court and onto the fairway to play in an LPGA pro-am

Nov. 12, 2024 20:42 PM EST

BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Caitlin Clark has one goal when she plays in an LPGA pro-am. “I've tried to practice as much as I can,” Clark said Tuesday. “I'm just the average golfer. I'm going to hit some good, I'm going to hit some bad. ... Just going to try not to hit anyone...